The Kirin I Used? I Can Teach It to You!

Facing the lightning beast lurking in the thunderclouds, flickering in and out of sight, Scorpion's expression shifted.

He could preserve the Kekkei Genkai of a corpse intact and turn it into a Human Puppet. His understanding of ninjutsu far surpassed that of an ordinary ninja.

So he knew very well that what Shinji was controlling wasn't ordinary Lightning Release.

It had nothing to do with the amount of Chakra. Scorpion had simply seen through Shinji's technique of using a little force to overcome a greater one, and realized he wasn't facing only Shinji's Chidori, but also natural lightning infused with Natural Energy.

Against such terrifying Lightning Release, he wasn't sure whether his Third Kazekage Human Puppet's Magnet Release could withstand it.

Shinji held back, keeping the technique at the ready.

He didn't act rashly. The thunderclouds, formed by the clash of hot and cold air, had been created by the large-scale use of Fire Release. They weren't purely natural, which meant he had only one chance to unleash Kirin.

The Konoha-Iwagakure Allied Forces also held their positions.

Besides Scorpion, three Akatsuki Organization members stood side by side farther away. Kakashi feared that if his side made a move, the entire Akatsuki Organization would attack.

The battle could easily spiral out of control.

He didn't want a full-scale fight with the Akatsuki Organization so soon—not before the Kumogakure Ninja Army led by the Fourth Raikage arrived. That was why he greatly approved of Shinji's decision to hold Kirin in reserve. He believed it was the best choice under the circumstances.

Haku and Karin were about to bring the wounded Fourth Kazekage back to the allied forces. Scorpion made several moves as if to attack, but the Kirin in Shinji's hands kept him at bay, and he restrained himself.

A moment later,