Very fast, but not strong in defense.
That's Simu's evaluation of Five Tails, Kokuō.
He wasn't greedy for credit, even after landing a successful strike.
As Han's attack fell, Simu swiftly leaped back into the air.
"Damn it..."
Han ignored his injuries.
Kokuō's Tailed Beast Chakra rapidly repaired his body.
"The vitality of a Tailed Beast is truly terrifying," Simu muttered with deep emotion.
However, with mastery over Life Return, he knew it was only a matter of time before he reached a similar level.
Thousands of flashes rained down from the sky again—like countless stars falling to the earth.
Without hesitation, Han used Kokuō's tail as a shield once more to cover himself.
After a round of bombardment, Simu suddenly appeared above Han in a flash of light.
This time, he didn't hold back.
Terrifying Armament Haki wrapped tightly around his foot.
Like a comet crashing down, he stomped down heavily!
Seeing Simu voluntarily abandon his advantage in altitude and speed, Han instantly became excited.
"Finally stopped running?"
Hot steam erupted from Han's entire body as he unleashed his full power.
"Peerless Strength!"
With an ear-piercing whistle, Han swung his fist forward.
But at that moment, the corner of Simu's mouth curled into a smirk.
As he descended, he twisted his body mid-air like lightning—just barely dodging Han's devastating punch.
The sheer force of Han's strike blasted away the surrounding air, forming a massive vacuum shockwave that soared into the sky.
It struck the barrier set by the Jōnin, shaking it so violently that it almost shattered.
Han, thrown off balance by his own powerful attack, nearly stumbled to the ground.
At that precise moment, Simu landed beside him.
"Didn't anyone ever tell you that in battle, you should play to your strengths and avoid your weaknesses?"
Simu unleashed a kick.
Han, still off balance, barely had time to react.
He could only use Kokuō's tail to block.
But Simu's full-powered strike wasn't something a mere Five Tails' tail could withstand.
A golden burst of light erupted like an explosion. The immense impact shattered the massive white tail into pieces!
Simu's Haki-infused kick finally connected with Han's body.
His sturdy red armor shattered on impact!
Han froze for a brief moment before being sent flying like a shooting star.
Countless runes flickered across the barrier's surface, indicating that the impact had reached its absolute limit.
Then...
The barrier shattered!
Han crashed through it, smashing a massive hole into the rocky walls of the castle.
The Rock Shinobi Jōnin stood frozen in disbelief.
Their painstakingly cultivated Five Tails Jinchūriki... had just been kicked away?
Jiraiya clenched his fist excitedly but kept his expression composed.
"Calm down. Simu's good at everything, but he never knows how to save face for others. Such a troublesome guy."
Though he sounded like he was complaining, everyone could hear the pride in his tone.
The medical ninja immediately rushed to Han's side, administering emergency treatment.
Not that it was really necessary.
With the Five Tails' immense vitality, Han was never in any real danger of dying.
Simu's overall assessment of the Five Tails:
It was extremely fast, even faster than the Two Tails.
But its weakness? A complete lack of anti-air capabilities.
Simu didn't defeat it so easily because it was weaker than Matatabi.
Rather, Han's reaction speed was just too slow.
Moreover, Kokuō wasn't fully unsealed—not even close.
It had barely revealed a single tail before being sent flying by Simu's kick.
If this had been a true life-or-death battle with no restrictions...
And if Han had completely unsealed Kokuō, he might have stood a chance against Simu.
But that was wishful thinking.
There was no way Admiral Sanfu would allow Han to unleash a second tail.
This was the heart of the Land of Iron!
Not some mountain wilderness.
If the Tailed Beast went berserk here, it wouldn't just be a matter of one or two casualties.
"I declare Simu the winner."
Admiral Sanfu swiftly announced the result.
Simu stood with his hands in his pockets, looking in Han's direction.
As expected, although Han hadn't fully recovered, he was still barely able to stand.
His shoulder armor was completely destroyed, revealing a bloodied yet sturdy body.
The ninjas quickly restored the battlefield and reactivated the barrier before preparing for the next match.
"Next match: Sunagakure's Pakura versus Konoha's Uzumaki Kushina."
"Watch me shine!" Kushina grinned mischievously at Simu.
Simu smiled back. "Go for it!"
"You Konoha shinobi really are something else," Pakura said as she glanced between Kushina, Minato, and Simu.
She tied her black hair into a bun, with two orange bangs framing her face, giving her a distinctive look.
She wore a black cheongsam-style dress that accentuated her well-proportioned figure.
Kushina frowned. She was already feeling irritated.
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