The technique seemed almost comical to me. It was basically a big chakra leash and the seal on his hand said "be seated" which might as well say "Sit boy!"

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I don't think the pillars were there simply to prevent the Kyuubi from running away because it wasn't even attempting to run away and if it was those certainly wouldn't have stopped it.
Of course you don't because it contradicts your "bijuu controlling powers are directly related to his wood element powers" theory.