Halfway up the mountain, in the audience seats.
Compared to the hustle and bustle of the conference hall, this place was surprisingly quiet at this moment.
Whether it was Ōnoki, the Fourth Raikage, or Rasa, they all wore grim expressions at this moment.
Hiruzen Sarutobi, standing in front of Ōnoki, stared intently at Ōnoki.
Ōnoki stared at Hiruzen Sarutobi, showing no intention of backing down.
Having been Hiruzen Sarutobi's mortal enemy for so long, he felt that backing down now would be a disgrace.
Samui then went to the Fourth Raikage's Fourth Raikage and whispered a few words in his ear.
After Samui finished speaking, the Fourth Raikage composed himself.
Hiruzen Sarutobi did set up his formation in Moon Wheel Gorge, but...
If Ōnoki were to kill Konoha's genius in Kumogakure, Kumogakure would be in deep trouble, regardless of whether they had any dirty secrets to begin with.
Moreover, this Chunin Exam was funded by the Daimyo of the Land of Lightning.
If they pull this stunt, I'll have to go through the trouble of explaining it, and my military budget might even be cut.
It's important to understand that Kumogakure is unlike any other ninja village. As the wealthiest Land of Lightning, Kumogakure naturally receives the most military funding among all the ninja villages.
Even Konoha in the Land of Fire, which occupies the best location, is not as good as Kumogakure.
"Tsuchikage Tsuchikage--"
The Fourth Raikage spoke to Ōnoki.
In an instant, everyone turned to look.
Even Ōnoki couldn't help but look at the savage Fourth Raikage, wanting to see what he would say.
"As the organizer, we, the Kumogakure, have every reason to protect the reference Genin from various countries."
"If, because of your actions, Kumogakure is forced to go to war with Konoha— "
"Before that, Kumogakure will first massacre Iwagakure!"
The Fourth Raikage A, spoke slowly and deliberately, completely ignoring Ōnoki's increasingly unpleasant expression.
Even Hiruzen Sarutobi couldn't help but glance at Samui behind the Fourth Raikage.
As expected— the Kumogakure's think tank is no ordinary organization.
This is what Shikaku and Hiruzen Sarutobi said before they set off.
Rasa remained seated, showing no interest in stepping forward to face Ōnoki's wrath.
After all, Ōnoki had been intentionally manipulating him from the very beginning.
However, Rasa wasn't stupid; he wouldn't actually step forward to Hiruzen Sarutobi at this moment.
Who knows, Ōnoki might come after him the moment he turns around.
"Hehe--"
"Isn't Your Hokage being a little too excited?"
"When did I ever make a move or say I would target Konoha's 'genius'?--"
After a long while, Ōnoki sat back down in his original position and responded in a calm and indifferent manner.
Upon hearing this, Hiruzen Sarutobi's lips curled into a smile, but he merely looked at Ōnoki and said calmly, "Not ideal, at least this old bone of mine doesn't need to move."
After saying that, Hiruzen Sarutobi put his hands behind his back and walked back to his original spot.
The Fourth Raikage A, A, breathed a sigh of relief; he had almost been dragged into the Iwagakure.
Sure enough, people become more cunning with age!
Ōnoki continued watching the battle on the screen, but his hands were clenched tightly at the cuffs of his sleeves.
Kitsuchi, standing to the side, glanced at his old man with a worried expression, then his eyes involuntarily drifted towards the direction of Hiruzen Sarutobi and the others.
--
Hagoromo and Killer B Bee had no idea what was happening halfway up the mountain.
The two fought fiercely, with Kakkō intermittently at the foot of the mountain, accompanied by howling winds and the sound of crashing waves, creating an already chaotic terrain.
Because the battle between Hagoromo and Killer B is constantly changing.
"This guy is even more troublesome than I imagined! Baka yarou! Kunayarou!"
Killer B, having been blocking Hagoromo's attacks, gradually became somewhat irritated.
"Partner! We can't wait any longer!"
In his heart, Killer B a deep breath and shouted at Gyuki.
"Oh! Let's go! Let's compete!"
"This is the first time I've ever met someone so difficult," Gyuki shouted.
Moreover, they were attacking relentlessly from all sides, unlike the Kumogakure Village, where the Third Raikage was straightforward and direct!
He also annoyed Hagoromo to the point of being unbearable.
As the Gyuki's words fell—
Boom--
A massive amount of dark red Chakra erupted from Killer B's body as if it were a tangible substance, instantly covering Killer B entire body.
Killer B's size expanded rapidly in an instant, and four thicker, blood-red octopus tentacles burst forth from its body.
Roar--
Killer B raised his head and let out a non-human roar, his head being completely covered by blood-red Tailed Beast Chakra.
The outline of bull horns appeared on his forehead.
Partial Tailed Beast Transformation Mode Activated!
Roar--!
As Killer B enters his Partial Tailed Beast Transformation, his speed and power surge once again.
The enormous tentacles, like giant pythons, swept horizontally towards the direction where Hagoromo was.
The clouds beneath Hagoromo's feet appeared; she quickly dodged them and headed upwards.
Thud--
The tentacle swept directly into the mountainside, sending rocks flying in all directions like cannonballs.
Seeing the Hagoromo fly into the sky, Killer B, in his Partial Tailed Beast Transformation, opened his mouth without hesitation.
Buzz--
Two different types of Chakra converged in Killer B's mouth and gradually took shape.
Halfway up the mountain, the Fourth Raikage, witnessing this scene, roared at Samui, "Activate the barrier!"
Without hesitation, Samui quickly launched another signal flare.
In the venue, dozens of Kumogakure ninjas rushed out and quickly formed hand seals on the mountain wall.
"Barrier! Activate!"
A deep blue barrier instantly opened, and at that moment, Killer B's Tailed Beast Bomb was ready.
Looking at the extremely compressed Tailed Beast Bomb, Hagoromo frowned slightly.
That amount of Chakra is truly terrifying!
Rumble--
Killer B's mouth closed slightly, and the Tailed Beast Bomb instantly shrunk like a water balloon under pressure.
Countless energy attacks, like lasers, shot towards Hagoromo's location.
Depend on--!
Hagoromo's expression changed drastically in an instant, and the clouds and mist moved rapidly.
Killer B, however, seemed to be able to pinpoint his location. No matter how Hagoromo dodged, he could always attack Hagoromo's location in the next instant.
Bang--
Hagoromo once again deflected Killer B's attack, even though he was protected by Yang Release Armament.
Yet I still felt my blood surging.
This can't go on any longer!
A glint of light flashed in Hagoromo's eyes as she keenly caught Killer B's momentary opening—
Raise your right hand, bring your index and middle fingers together, and shout:
"Yang Release - Yang God Binding!"
Splash--
A dazzling golden light erupted from behind the Hagoromo, and a dozen chains radiating blazing gold burst forth from behind Hagoromo in an instant!
It tore through the air in an instant, piercing towards Killer B in his Partial Tailed Beast Transformation with unparalleled precision, regardless of distance!
"What?!"
Killer B on the ground and the Gyuki inside him were both horrified at the same time by the chains coming toward them.
It sent chills down their spines; it was something the Tailed Beasts feared most deeply!
"By the way! Get out of the way!"
The Gyuki couldn't help but roar loudly.
It's too late!
Pfft--Pfft--
The chains completely ignored Killer B's Partial Tailed Beast Transformation Chakra Cloak, which would burn any ordinary person who touched it.
Like a knife slicing through tofu, it Killer B's Partial Tailed Beast Transformation form—