Chapter 353: **Chapter 353: War of Attrition**
Reiki initially planned to wait until Namikaze Minato and Uzumaki Naruto defeated An Lushanzan [Centipede] before stepping in. However, it seemed he couldn't afford to wait any longer. If Minato and Naruto used their combined "Father and Son Rasengan" as the final blow, there would be nothing left of An Lushanzan—not even the crucial jade embedded in his chest.
"ROOM!" Reiki activated his surgical jutsu, focusing on An Lushanzan [Centipede]. The jade in An Lushanzan's chest was essential, and Reiki could not let it be destroyed.
Suddenly, a wave of weakness hit Reiki, making his chest tighten and forcing him to cough up blood. Without hesitation, he downed the remaining potions he had, suppressing the backlash within his body.
"Hmm?" An Lushanzan's eyes narrowed as he sensed the interference. "Did you just try to attack me? I should mention that with the energy of the dragon vein, the space-time here is unstable. Your jutsu, especially space-time techniques, are rendered ineffective and may even backfire on you. Remember this: do not interfere in my battle. Once I turn Namikaze Minato into a puppet, I'll deal with you."
An Lushanzan commanded another wave of puppets to charge at Minato. Hearing his words, Minato was cautious not to use the Flying Thunder God technique recklessly. Instead, he relied on his arsenal of Rasengan, Wind Release, Earth Release, and sealing jutsu to keep up the fight.
Reiki, recovering from his initial weakness with the help of the potions, smirked. "Think that'll stop me? Let's see how you handle this." He activated his surgical jutsu once more, drawing on his unique skills and medical knowledge.
"ROOM!" Reiki summoned a box of potions, which materialized in front of Minato.
Minato glanced at it briefly, recognizing its potential. Without hesitation, he drank the potion. Immediately, the energy within him surged, enhancing his strength. The Rasengan he formed now glowed with even more intensity, its power unmistakably greater.
"Sealing Technique: Hundred Chains!" Minato called out, unleashing a powerful sealing jutsu. Chains shot out, piercing through dozens of puppets and locking them in place. An Lushanzan [Centipede] could no longer command them.
"This potion… it's incredible," Minato said, a look of relief crossing his face. With this aid, the threat of An Lushanzan was significantly diminished.
An Lushanzan [Centipede], realizing his puppets were permanently sealed, began to panic. His eyes flicked to Reiki, who was now studying the dragon vein. The stories he'd heard from 20 years in the future painted Reiki as more formidable than the Yellow Flash of Konoha. This was why An Lushanzan targeted Minato first—facing Reiki head-on was a risk he'd hoped to avoid. But now, he had no choice. He had to eliminate Minato to get to Reiki.
The giant puppet beneath him began unleashing powerful strikes at Minato, who, empowered by the potion, countered with precise movements and lethal Rasengan attacks. The battle between them intensified, with Akimichi Choza and Aburame Shibi unable to contribute at that level.
"Shibi, our task is to hold the line and trust Minato!" Choza said confidently, seeing the concern in Shibi's eyes. He downed a potion given by Reiki, feeling the side effects of his earlier techniques wash away. Empowered, Choza transformed into his butterfly mode and surged into the puppet horde, smashing them apart. Though the puppets could repair themselves, the process took precious time.
"Yes, we need to play our part." Shibi summoned his iron-eating insects. Although fewer in number than his necrotic insects, these silver bugs targeted metal specifically. The puppets' key components were made from special metals, perfect food for the iron-eating insects. While slow, their efforts weakened the puppets, making them easier to destroy.
Suddenly, Naruto leaped down from above, defying the order to stay outside. His eyes were determined.
"Naruto, why didn't you follow the mission plan?" Minato called out, a mix of confusion and frustration in his voice. Naruto's presence, given Minato's understanding of his identity, was disconcerting.
"I am following my mission!" Naruto declared firmly. "Because this task was assigned by you!" He pulled out a potion and handed it to Minato while holding another for himself.
"You…" Minato began, caught off guard but understanding Naruto's determination.
Reiki observed with a smirk. This was about to turn the tide.
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