The strongest A-B Combo? A defense that inspired despair!
Deep in the Forest, on the ground covered by countless dense branches and leaves, two figures faced each other coldly, their faces expressionless.
"Idiot, you shouldn't have come!" The Raikage, bound by the Cursed Seal, uttered the words stiffly.
The "idiot" he was referring to was naturally the burly man standing twenty paces away, Killer Bee, the Eight-Tails Jinchuriki Killer B.
Brother, if our positions were reversed, would you abandon me? Killer B didn't say it aloud, but asked it in his heart.
The Raikage fell silent; he seemed to be able to sense Killer B's inner thoughts.
That's right!
They are the strongest combination in Kumogakure!
"Oh? Not bad eye!" Uchiha Madara crossed his arms and glanced sideways at the Raikage, noticing the intense fighting spirit in the Raikage's eyes.
A guy who can generate such a strong fighting spirit under these circumstances...
Interesting!
Buzz!
Chakra overflowed, and the Cursed Seal that had trapped the Raikage receded like a tide.
His body suddenly felt lighter. Raikage slightly taken aback, then twisted his shoulders and stood up, though he didn't understand what Uchiha Madara was going to do.
But he... is free!
"That brat Tōka ruined my mood last time," Uchiha Madara grinned, revealing a wicked smile.
"This time, you two better give me a good time!"
Boom!
A terrifying aura erupted instantly, forming a raging storm. The wind and clouds surged, and the swirling snowflakes were blown away, rushing wildly in all directions.
Sizzle...
Arcs of electricity crackled, Raikage lightning danced across Raikage's body, as if he were draped in a Lightning cloak, causing his hair to stand on end.
Killer B was not to be outdone; his crimson chakra surged forth, and his eight crimson tails spread out like a peacock's tail feathers.
Uchiha Madara was a legendary figure; they might only have one chance.
From the very beginning, both of them had given it their all, determined to decide the outcome with a single, all-out attack!
Click...
The ground beneath their feet was crushed, and cracks turned into black lines that spread outwards like a spider web.
Absolutely amazing...
Boom!
Two violent streams of chakra, one blue and one red, erupted with a deafening roar. The Raikage and Killer B roared in unison, shattering the ground beneath them with a single kick.
Centered on the soles of their feet where they exerted force, the ground visibly collapsed, spreading outwards for more than ten meters before finally stopping.
Uchiha Madara remained standing with a slight smile on his face, arms crossed, not moving an inch, watching the two's movements with an expression of great interest.
"He looks like he's full of energy!"
As soon as Uchiha Madara finished speaking, the Raikage and Killer B transformed into two streaks of light and rushed straight towards Uchiha Madara!
Lariat!
The powerful energy swept across the land, unleashing a raging storm.
Blue and red hues intertwined...
The scene froze, as if the world had stood still. The Raikage and Killer B crossed paths, their points of intersection being where Uchiha Madara was.
Click...
A crisp sound of bone cracking rang out, and both of them were overjoyed to hear it. The Double Lariat had indeed struck Madara's true Original Body!
However...
The Raikage and Killer B Bee turned around confidently, but what they saw...
"How... is this possible?!"
A layer resembling human bones appeared around Uchiha Madara's body, composed entirely of evil and cold chakra.
Even though the massive human skeleton was completely struck by the Double Lariat, it only showed a slight crack.
Absolute defense?
These four words simultaneously popped into the minds of the Raikage and Killer B.
"While your expression pleases me, it also annoys me greatly!" Uchiha Madara's cold voice slowly rang out, as black and white lines spread outward from his pupils.
The terrifying Dojutsu indicated that Uchiha Madara was in a very bad mood.
"You don't actually think you can defeat me in one move, do you?"
A dangerous gaze fell upon the two of them. Uchiha Madara's smile gradually faded, and his arms, which had been crossed in front of him, fell to his sides.
A look of seriousness appeared in Raikage's eyes. Although he had been caught off guard by Tōka, who suddenly appeared behind him, during the last battle in the Land of Iron, which led to his capture.
There's no denying that Uchiha Madara was incredibly strong!
A defense that even the Double Lariat couldn't break through...
"Big brother, let me do it!" Killer B stepped forward and stood in front of the Raikage.
"Bee, what are you planning to do?" The Raikage and Killer B were the strongest duo in Kumogakure, so of course they knew each other's techniques.
Upon hearing Killer B's words, the Raikage immediately understood Killer B's next plan.
Full Tailed Beast Transformation!
As Killer B Bee's Chakra Cloak gradually solidified, the Eight-Tails' chakra began to overflow wildly.
"Be careful!" Raikage warned in a deep voice, then Body Flicker Technique retreated.
The battle of Full Tailed Beast Transformation requires sufficient space. The Raikage has a powerful physique and unparalleled speed, so he can still participate in the battle, but the tactics will be different from before.
Uchiha Madara remained standing Budong, because he had seen the changes in Killer B's body.
Blood-red chakra bubbles churned like boiling water, and Killer B Bee's tail, resembling octopus tentacles, had sprouted from his back.
"Full Tailed Beast Transformation? I wonder how it compares to a real Tailed Beast..." Uchiha Madara murmured to himself.
He has fought against the strongest Tailed Beast, the Nine-Tails, and even with the power of these behemoths, he can forcibly control the Nine-Tails using the Dojutsu of his Mangekyo Sharingan.
However, the Full Tailed Beast Transformation Jinchūriki is different. They possess two completely different types of chakra, which can clash with each other's chakra that has been disrupted by Genjutsu.
In other words, it's unrealistic to expect to Jinchūriki in their Full Tailed Beast Transformation form using the Sharingan.
Uchiha Madara cracked his knuckles, looking eager to try it out. Having returned to his peak condition, he activated the Rinnegan once more.
He hadn't even had a chance to properly fight with this vibrant body.
Roar!
Eight-Tails...
It's here!!
A deafening roar suddenly rang out, and a torrent of evil chakra burst forth, transforming into gusts of wind that swept across the land.
Snowflakes danced in the air, and dark clouds gathered.
The sky suddenly darkened, the air was compressed by an invisible force, and the gloomy Forest trembled in this violent atmosphere.
Depressing, dull.
Suddenly, Uchiha Madara's eyes narrowed, and his hands, which had been hanging by his sides, quickly rose up, his fingertips flying as he completed Hand Seals in the blink of an eye.
Boom!
"Summoning Technique..."
Deep in the Forest, a massive figure soared into the sky, as if a mountain had suddenly fallen from the heavens and crashed into the Forest.
The earth trembled violently, as if it were about to collapse at any moment.
The moment Darui, who was being held back at the perimeter, saw the Eight-Tails, his dark face suddenly changed color. "That's Killer B's..."
Upon hearing this, Kakashi and the others' expressions changed drastically.
The Eight-Tails appears; Full Tailed Beast Transformation?
"The battle between Killer B Bee and Uchiha Madara has begun! We must break through their defenses quickly!" Darui was the first to come to his senses, and his tone was very firm.
Break through the defenses quickly? Impossible!
If it really is that technique, these people not only possess strength approaching that of their predecessors, but also have bodies capable of unlimited resurrection.
What needs to be done is to defeat them and then seal them one by one!
Kakashi certainly wouldn't be foolish enough to say such a thing aloud; he was simply thinking about the fastest way to end the battle.
Hidden in Shadowy Corner, Kabuto Yakushi clearly observed the entire Battlefield.
The fingers that were fiddling with the chess pieces suddenly paused. As if sensing something, Kabuto Yakushi quickly turned his head to look behind him.
"Judging from their expressions, they seem to be full of energy!" Space was torn apart, Tōka's figure slowly appeared.
Kabuto Yakushi's pupils contracted slightly; he hadn't expected his pre-prepared hiding place to be found so easily.
Is it because of Black Zetsu? I remember that guy was in charge of all the Akatsuki Organization's intelligence.
Before joining Akatsuki Organization, Kabuto Yakushi did his homework, and investigating the roles and responsibilities of each Akatsuki Organization member was his primary task.
"Senior Tōka, is there something you need?" Kabuto Yakushi relaxed; at least for now, they were on the same side.
"Don't be nervous, I'm just looking around." How could Tōka possibly say that he came to see Kabuto Yakushi because he was bored?
Just browsing?
Hidden beneath the thick brim of his hat, Kabuto Yakushi's brow furrowed slightly, and his fingers, which had stopped moving, resumed their motion, shifting the pieces on the chessboard.
Each white chess piece represents a character Impure World Reincarnation).
A suffocating atmosphere filled the entire Forest as Darui hoped to break through the blockade of the six Jinchūriki as soon as possible to support Killer B.
However, not everyone is as willing to risk their life as Cloud Ninja.
Not only Kakashi, but also Kankuro from Sunagakure and Ao from Kirigakure chose to completely ignore Darui's words.
Although this mission is to cooperate with the Cloud Ninja Squad, sending them to their deaths is another matter entirely.
"The more panicked we are, the more time we'll waste. Let's formulate a battle plan first." Qing jumped down from the tree and landed beside Kakashi and Darui.
Kankuro, being the youngest, didn't have much say, but he had already made up his mind that he wouldn't accept orders that would put the Sunagakure Shinobi team in danger.
Darui's face darkened; he knew these guys had made the right decision.
But...
"Do you have any ideas, Kakashi?" Among the group, Ao was the oldest, but Kakashi had the biggest reputation.
A great reputation is well-deserved. Ao couldn't come up with a good idea. Darui was already in a state of panic because of the Eight-Tails Jinchuriki. As for Kankuro, he was simply ignored because of his age.
Therefore, Kakashi is the only person Ao can trust.
"Let's deal with the Two-Tails and Three-Tails first. As for the remaining four, we can hold them off for now." Kakashi's eyes darted around, and he already had a plan in mind.
"The Two-Tails Jinchūriki, Darui, was originally a ninja from Yugito (Kumogakure). You should be quite familiar with her, Darui."
"The Three-Tails Jinchuriki, Yakura, was originally a ninja from Kirigakure. Kirigakure Ninja should be familiar with his fighting style."
"As for the remaining Four-Tails, Five-Tails, Six-Tails, and Seven-Tails beasts, Konoha and Sunagakure Shinobi will be responsible for containing them."
Kakashi's plan was simple: disperse the enemy's forces and defeat them one by one.
First, deal with Yugito, the Two-Tails Jinchūriki, and Yakura, the Three-Tails Jinchuriki, who are familiar to the Cloud Ninja Team and the Kirigakure Ninja Team.
Upon hearing this, everyone agreed to Kakashi's battle plan.
Body Flicker Technique, Ao and Darui returned to their respective groups, while Kakashi and Kankuro stayed behind.
The two teams of eight Jonin holding off four Jinchūriki, giving them a two-to-one numerical advantage, but in reality, their combat strength was still vastly different.
This is a tough battle...
Bang bang bang!!
Summoning Technique: Triple Rashōmon!
A gigantic, demon-faced gate burst forth from the ground. Uchiha Madara, in his final battle with Hashirama Senju at the Valley of the End, obtained Hashirama Senju's power.
In this situation, Rashōmon is naturally the best defense!
The two enormous chakras, Yin and Yang, condensed wildly in an eight-to-two ratio in the air, and then compressed infinitely into a sphere.
Tailed Beast Bomb!
The Eight-Tails' strongest attack!
The ear-piercing buzzing sound was like the howl of a vengeful Killer B Bee, in his Full Tailed Beast Transformation, unleashed his strongest attack.
The giant bull-headed octopus monster opened its mouth, and a huge ball of chakra frantically gathered in front of it.
"Go to hell, you bastard!"
Boom!
A blood-red beam of light shot through the air, heading straight for the three overlapping ghost-face gates.
As a deafening explosion rang out, a powerful storm erupted.
A fierce wind swept through the entire Forest, uprooting every tree it touched; its terrifying power destroyed everything in its path.
The ground seemed to have been turned upside down, and the soil that had settled deep underground emitted a unique smell.
Dust blurred my vision...
The snowflakes continued to fall, and without the shelter of the Forest, the cold front from the north brought a fierce, knife-like Cold Wind.
In a short time, the flying dust gradually settled.
The lush green Forest seemed to have been ripped away, exposing the bare back of the earth, where the dark brown soil stood out starkly against the backdrop of the forest.
"Be careful, that guy's aura is still very strong!" The Eight-Tails' voice echoed in Killer B's mind.
The two can have a deep dialogue, communicating silently.
Upon hearing this, Killer B secretly perked up, scanning his surroundings warily. Where could he possibly be hiding?
Forest? Sky? Or underground?
Who is Uchiha Madara? He is the most arrogant Asura of the Ninja World. In his eyes, there is only one person in this world who can be his opponent.
That was the god of the Ninja World from the previous era— Hashirama Senju.
Uchiha Madara disdained to launch a sneak attack. He slowly walked out of the Forest and onto the empty, muddy ruins.
They were completely exposed to Killer B's gaze.
"Tailed Beast Bomb? It's a bit inferior to the Nine-Tails 'Tailed Beast Bomb." Uchiha Madara scoffed. He was the man who had taken the Nine-Tails' Void Dog Cannon head-on.
The Eight-Tails ranks second in combat power, and even after fighting the Nine-Tails for several days, it is not certain that a victor will be determined.
However, compared to the incredibly powerful Nine-Tails, the Eight-Tails is ultimately a little lacking.
As Uchiha Madara drew closer, Killer B's heart sank deeper and deeper.
Even his strongest attack failed to cause the man before him to panic in the slightest, and not even a speck of dust appeared on his armor.
This kind of opponent is simply...
It's hopeless!
"What? You've run out of tricks?" Uchiha Madara stopped thirty paces away from Killer B, arms crossed.
For Killer B in his Full Tailed Beast Transformation, this distance was merely a step.
"Bee, the battle isn't over yet, cheer up!" Deep down, the Eight-Tails slammed a punch into Killer B's head.
Killer B covered his head and silently looked up; he no longer knew what to do.
Just then!
A figure suddenly appeared, like a thunderbolt from the sky, the flashing arc of electricity disappearing in an instant, the speed so fast that it was almost indistinguishable to the naked eye.
"Raikiri!"
The Raikage's roar instantly jolted Killer B out of his dejected state.