Chapter 73 - 73 (2/2)
He had to pretend to be un-phased, and he commanded his Ninjas to advance even more. They soon reached the battlefield.
”Ryo san, the Sand have entered your trap.” The Hyuga Ninjas were monitoring the Sand's advancement. They found that the Sand went over the pit on the battlefield and immediately reported that to Ryo.
”Good! Rasa, Chiyo, I hope you'll like my gift!” Ryo melted the ice he layed underneath the desert, and the Sand Ninjas fell into a pit full of explosive tags.
Ryo's trap also took the live over 300 Ninjas. The battle hadn't started yet, and the Sand lost nearly 700 of their Ninjas.
”Haha! Kid is doing a great Job! Look at all of those Ninjas already dead and wounded! We have a great advantage this time!” Jiraya said, while laughing.
”I can only relax when we win this.” Said Ryo.
”Don't worry Ryo. the Sand Ninjas have lost their momentum, and over a fifth of their Ninjas are wounded. This time, we'll win!”
Sakumo's words made Ryo feel a lot more relaxed. Even Sakumo, who was always calm and cautious, felt that their chances were much greater this time.
The Sand did not retreat, and Rasa ordered everyone to charge; Konoha did the same. Chiyo went straight to the one she hated the most, Sakumo, while Jiraya was against Rasa, as usual.
Ryo looked at Pakura heading his way accompanied by a large man that he didn't know. He entered the Ice-Lightning Chakra mode, and went on to face the two.
The Sand Ninjas still had a number advantage over Konoha. However, the traps really hit their morals, and about 2000 of them were injured by the explosions.
Of course, the wounded focused by Konoha's Ninjas, giving them a great advantage.
”Jiraya san, Shukaku is out!”
Ryo threw an Ice Scalpel in the direction of Shukaku and instantly teleported there. He did it three times to reach the beast. Jiraya also forced back Rasa and headed straight to where Ryo was.
”Ryo Chan, Jiraya chan told me that you two have a way to suppress Shukaku's actions. What's your method?” asked Fukasaku.
”You'll know right away!” Ryo kept him guessing, but Fukasaku didn't continue to ask. Jiraya was preparing to launch something big and he needed his support.
”[Hard Whirlpool Water Blade]” With the help of the Two Great Sages, Jiraya launched a Jutsu holding an immense amount of Senjutsu Chakra.
After the Water Blade became a Whirlpool, its pulling force brought by the high speed rotation was easily able to break through Shukaku's ultimate defense. The beast that just had been released was wounded before it could do anything.
Kid, I can make this last about 20 minutes. The rest is up to you!” Right after he finished talking, Jiraya turned back and blocked an incoming attack from Rasa. The two continued their fight.
Ryo used his natural energy. Without affecting the rotation speed, he froze a portion of the Whirlpool's water, controlling its shape to turn it and blades.
That way, Ryo expects that the speed at which the blades cut through Shukaku's body should be comparable to that of its regeneration with the desert's sand. With that, it should be successfully restrained for the full 20 minutes of the whirlpool's lifespan.
”Now, as long as I can take care of Pakura and this big man within these 20 minutes, this war could be declared over.”