A Little Fangirl

With a whoosh, Kaede, the Seven-Tails Jinchuriki, shot into the middle of the field like a blur and shouted, "Can I join in?"

Shinji glanced over at her.

"I'm coming at you!"

Kaede had heard all about Shinji and had mainly wanted to challenge him, so when he didn't object, she immediately lunged at him.

"Watch out!"

Yakumo was startled and hurriedly sprang into action.

In an instant, countless vines shot from Yakumo's sleeves, whipping through the air with a sharp whistle as they quickly wrapped around Kaede, who was flying toward Shinji.

"Huh!?"

Kaede gave a small gasp as Yakumo's Wood Release seized her. She tried to break free, but no matter how hard she struggled, she couldn't tear herself loose.

Not only that, she could feel her Tailed Beast Chakra being absorbed by the vines.

"So this is the legendary Wood Release?"

Kaede realized what was happening, then, unwilling to back down, released her Chakra.

With a rustle—

In the blink of an eye, her body was covered by a violent crimson Tailed Beast Chakra, and she donned a Tailed Beast Cloak.

Yakumo had only meant to stop Kaede from recklessly attacking Shinji. She knew how strong he was, and Kaede might get hurt if she charged at him so carelessly.

But she hadn't expected Kaede to choose Tailed Beast Transformation to counter her Wood Release. Now she was in an awkward position, unable to back down.

Outside the field.

"Uh-oh!"

"Damn, is she going berserk?"

"Everyone, move back!"

The watching shinobi immediately grew alert. They formed a cordon and ushered the curious students and villagers behind it.

The Kage watched the unfolding scene with interest, seemingly eager to see how Yakumo and Shinji would handle Takigakure's transformed Jinchuriki.

Retreating with the crowd, Sakura asked Sasuke nervously, "Sasuke,