Snatching the Three-Tails
Roar!
A giant turtle with three tails roared wildly on the lake, causing terrifying water ripples to spread everywhere, while two groups of people on the lake were rushing to seal it.
"Get out of my way! You can't stop me from sealing the Isobu! Crystal Style: Shattering Crystal Rising Dragon Technique!" The green-clad female ninja with spiky hair swooped down on a giant crystal dragon.
"How could we let someone like you take the Isobu? Wind Style: Toad Iron Cannon!" Naruto Gamaryu unleashed a combined ninjutsu. The water jutsu, infused with wind-style Chakra, possessed extraordinary power. With a single strike, they blasted the crystal dragon to pieces, turning it into beautiful pink stardust that danced in the air.
It must be said that although Guren, who possesses the Crystal Release bloodline limit, is powerful, she is still somewhat inferior to the Konoha's group of young heroes. If it weren't for the Three Tails Isobu losing control under the provocation of Yūkimaru, causing great difficulties for Konoha's temporary beauty sealing team, this operation should have ended quickly.
"These useless trash! It took them so long to defeat one of Orochimaru's subordinates. I actually lost to them last time. What a disgrace!"
Deidara was incredibly frustrated. Last time when they fought him, these people used all sorts of powerful ninjutsu like they were free. But now, not only was the Mangekyo Sharingan that unexpectedly severed his arm gone, but even that Jinchuriki brat wasn't making his favorite Rasengan. This kind of differential treatment was too much. Could it be that these Konoha guys were actually a bunch of people who only cared about looks?
"Powerful ninjutsu always comes at a price. The fact that they were willing to unleash their physical potential to stop you proves the value of your art," Roy reassured casually.
Of course, these were just words to fool the "kids." Roy knew very well that Kakashi and the others were conserving their energy and Chakra simply to guard against him and Deidara, who might appear at any moment.
"Yes, Brother Roy, you see things very clearly." Deidara nodded in deep agreement, then asked, "Brother Roy, when do we make our move?"
"It's almost time. That brat named Yūkimaru is nearing his limit. The Isobu will soon unleash another burst of power. Once one of them has exhausted their strength, we'll seize the opportunity to strike."
The situation in the lake became increasingly chaotic. The rampaging Isobu absolute power, making those who were trying to seal it realize that even the weakest of the tailed beasts was still a tailed beast, and not an ordinary enemy.
In the temporary sealing team by the lake, Ino's Chakra fluctuations began to become disordered.
As the team leader, Shizune quickly reassured Ino, "Hang in Ino, the seal will be completed soon."
"Believe in yourself, try your best to control the flow of Chakra in your body, you can definitely do it," Sakura encouraged from the side.
"I will definitely..." Ino had just regained some confidence when she sensed the Isobu's aura surge, its Chakra surging wildly within its body, and the barrier formed by the four of them lost its balance.
The Barrier: Four Corner Sealing Formation, was instantly broken!
"I'm sorry, I'm sorry, it's all my fault..." Although her body was churning and blood was even pooling in her throat, Ino still hurriedly apologized, feeling extremely guilty.
"It's none of your business. Someone from the outside broke the balance of the barrier, helping the Isobu break free of its seal." Shizune looked towards the lake, her heart suddenly pounding with alarm. "Akatsuki!"
Hinata and the others quickly looked towards the lake and saw two people standing on a large bird made of clay and infused with Chakra. It was none other than Roy and Deidara, who had appeared in the previous intelligence reports.
"Damn it, they chose this time!" Sakura's heart sank. Kakashi and the others not only had to deal with Orochimaru's subordinates, but also had to calm the Isobu's rampage. They probably had very little Chakra left in their bodies.
The temporary sealing team also suffered varying degrees of backlash due to the sudden shattering of the barrier, and they were probably powerless to provide support.
"Is that man Roy? He's handsome, but he doesn't seem very strong?" Shizune was a little surprised. She thought that those who were good at Body Technique should be like Might Guy or the Raikage of Cloud Hidden Village.
"Sister Shizune, please be very careful! His body contains power that is completely disproportionate to his size!" Sakura warned seriously.
In mid-air, Roy faced the Konoha members and said without turning his head, "Deidara, the Isobu is yours. I'll stop them."
"Brother Roy is really good at slacking off, oh well, what can I say? My art works better on these big guys!"
Roy lightly leaped onto the lake surface. "Everyone, we meet again. It seems we are truly destined to meet. It's just a pity that this Isobu creature is the prey I've set my sights on. I'll have to trouble you all to step aside."
"Kakashi- senpai, is he Roy you mentioned last time?" Yamato asked, sidling up to Kakashi.
"Okay, if a fight breaks out later, prioritize using the Wood Clone Technique to protect yourself," Kakashi whispered a warning.
Yamato was shocked. This was putting him at a disadvantage from the very beginning. Was the enemy really that strong?
Yakushi Kabuto on the lake was also quietly retreating. He hadn't forgotten that Orochimaru had another identity: a defector from the Akatsuki. Now that two official Akatsuki members had appeared at once, it was hard to guarantee that they wouldn't cause him trouble.
Guren bit her lip tightly, knowing in her heart that these two were very likely to be powerful figures on the same level as Lord Orochimaru. With her strength, she could never be their match, but... for the sake of Yūkimaru, she absolutely could not let them seal the Isobu.
"Crystal Style: Hexagonal Shuriken Dance!" At a moment no one expected, Guren suddenly attacked without warning, targeting Deidara was standing on a giant bird, and the Isobu in the water.
She had thought it through clearly. Judging from their previous conversation, it seemed that only the person flying in mid-air had the ability to deal with large tailed beasts. If she could injure him unexpectedly and send the Isobu back to the bottom of the lake, she might be able to avoid the Isobu' fate of being captured.
However, Roy merely tilted his head slightly, and the longsword hanging at his waist instantly flew out of its sheath. A dazzling light soared into the sky, shattering all the crystal shuriken in mid-air before it could even react, as if a pink drizzle had begun to fall.
Then, his gaze, sharp as a sword, fell upon the female ninja who was still forming hand seals.
When Roy's gaze fell upon her, Guren felt a tightness in her heart, as if her heart was being gripped by some invisible force. She felt so heavy that she could hardly breathe, and her head spun. In the end, she collapsed onto the lake, completely exhausted, and could no longer continue the hand seals.