It Turned Out to Be Just an Illusion!

"Big brother's mission cannot go wrong, little devil's life must be saved as soon as possible!" Forget about rhyming, the word count has to be right first.

Clang clang clang...

A cacophony of sharp blades being drawn rang out as Killer B yelled and hurled Seven Swords into the air, then used his hands, armpits, legs, and other parts of his body...

He was like a hedgehog, using every part of his body to catch all Seven Swords.

Acrobat!

Using various parts of the body and Taijutsu, he skillfully wields Seven Swords, his unpredictable and rapid knife skills making him impossible to defend against and impossible to see clearly!

It's like a tentacle monster; even though it only has two hands, it looks like it has countless hands on Killer B's body.

Seven Swords are as agile as an octopus's tentacles.

"They're here!"

The air seemed to freeze, and Tōka's expression changed slightly.

Killer B Bee's muscular body was not bulky at all; on the contrary, he was incredibly agile, like a monkey.

He spun, leaped, and brandished his knife...

Killer B lunged forward, the spinning blade in his hand tearing through the air, transforming into clearly visible streaks of silver light.

The howling wind whistled and wailed, clearly audible in my ears.

The seemingly unpleasant figure arrived in front of them in the blink of an eye.

Before he knew it, Tōka's forehead was covered in a thick layer of cold sweat.

Swish swish swish!!

Countless blade shadows flashed in the forest, the sword energy was like thin but long and soft threads, flowing like water.

It appears light and graceful, but is actually filled with a strong murderous aura.

Silver Thread Sword Energy swept across the tree trunk, and the thick Big Tree, as if made of tofu, was instantly severed in half. The break was neat and smooth, like a young girl's skin.

As Killer B's primary target, Tōka's body instantly shattered into countless tiny fragments, blood...

Thump!

In Killer B's mental world, the Eight-Tails Ox Demon bent a finger and slammed it hard onto Killer B's head.

"Wake up, Bi!"

"Huh?! What's going on?" Killer B woke up with a bewildered look on his face, asking in a silly and cute way.

"You're under Genjutsu!" the Eight-Tails Ox Demon replied in a muffled voice.

Killer B's expression tightened. What a terrifying Genjutsu! If it weren't for Gyuki's reminder, he wouldn't have realized he was under Genjutsu.

When exactly was it? I don't think I saw that kid Hand Seals.

Killer B squinted, his sharp gaze sweeping across his surroundings through his sunglasses, though they obscured his view.

With the help of the Eight-Tails Ox Demon, Killer B was certain that the Genjutsu had been broken, but he still couldn't find the brat!

Sudden!

"Bi, up there!" The voice of the Gyuki echoed in Killer B's mind.

A terrifying aura suddenly swept over, right above Killer B's head!

A shadow fell, blocking the warm sunlight.

"Yo~ yo~, little guy's attack is terrifying!" Killer B yelled as he leaped diagonally, spinning in the air before landing on the tree trunk.

Puff puff puff!!

A series of gray Bone Bullets fell densely like raindrops, embedding themselves directly into the soil Killer B stood.

"The Jinchūriki is that ordinary Genjutsu can be broken almost instantly."

A dark, ghostly figure drifted out from the Void, appearing just as Killer B's toes touched the tree trunk.

"Is it another Genjutsu?" Killer B was startled. He twisted his strong waist and spun around rapidly on his tiptoes.

The sharp knives held by various parts of his body also began to spin rapidly.

The Tōka, who was about to strike Killer B, froze, then raised an eyebrow slightly. "A hedgehog? Did you think I had no way to deal with that?"

Buzz!

Chakra surged forth, rushing through the meridians of the entire body like a tidal wave!

"All-Killing Ash Bones - Hedgehog Style - Chaotic Dance!"

Puff puff puff!!

Countless gray bones, some as thin as needles, others as thick as legs, emerged from Tōka's body, tearing through his flesh like the quills of a hedgehog.

A strong, rotten smell hit him, Killer B's pupils, hidden behind his sunglasses, contracted sharply.

He spun and jumped, panicking...

You absolutely must not get pricked by those Ash Bones.

The thought One Flash mind, and Killer B twisted his leg in an odd motion, the weapon on his leg falling swiftly, its sharp blade flashing...

Thud! The blade sliced through the air, One Flash silver light.

The branch that Killer B was standing on was cut off at the root.

Tōka suddenly felt his feet slip and his body immediately lurched backward.

Killer B, however, plunged his sword into the tree trunk, suspending him in mid-air.

The closest piece of Ash Bones grazed almost to Killer B's chest; how could he be so confident in such a dangerous move?

"As expected of the Eight-Tails Jinchuriki, he's incredibly powerful!"

With nowhere to put his weight in mid-air, Tōka's attack could not be sustained, so he had to flip and spin to adjust his landing posture.

"Idiot, fool, you're falling!~" Killer B, half-hanging in the tree, was also restless, waving and stretching one leg and one arm, chanting his art.

Tōka's face fell; she didn't want to give up such a rare opportunity.

Bang!

A muffled thud!

"You think you can get away with this? It's not over yet!"

As soon as Tōka landed, his foot sank into the soil. Chakra gathered in his legs, his body suddenly sinking and then springing out.

Call out!

Tōka's body transformed into a sharp arrow, its pointed Ash Bones gleaming coldly.

Like a human-shaped spiky ball, it shot towards Killer B at the speed of a bullet.

"So fast!" Killer B exclaimed, pulling his entire body upwards with a powerful lift of his thick arms.

Swish swish swish!!

A dark shadow flashed rapidly along the massive tree trunk.

In the blink of an eye, Killer B leaped up to the treetop with the agility of a monkey.

A dull cracking sound.

The Withered Bones in the Tōka were deeply embedded in the tree trunk, causing the Big Tree to visibly crumble into pieces, turning into scraps of Waste Paper that fell with the wind.

Seeing the Big Tree beneath his feet shatter, Killer B immediately charged up and leaped high, his body tracing a perfect arc in the air before landing steadily on another Big Tree.

Tōka then floated down once more, returning to the ground.

One person stands on the treetop looking down at the ground, while another person stands on the ground looking up at the tree.

Time seems to have never moved, except for the scraps of Waste Paper scattered on the ground that prove its passage.

Tōka tilted his head and stared at Killer B. Although his little face showed no expression, countless alpacas and horses were galloping through his mind.

A guy as strong as a bear could leap through the trees faster than a monkey!

This feeling...

Tōka felt an urge to unleash a torrent of curses; something must be wrong with the character design!!

The atmosphere was quiet, with the leaves rustling as they drifted by.

The two faced each other coldly, as if two arcs of electricity were colliding fiercely in the air.

A pair of dark sunglasses obscured Killer B's eyes, so Tōka couldn't see his gaze, but he vaguely sensed an admiring look.

Praise?

That's right, it's praise!

"Little brat, you're quite strong, very troublesome, and very strange!" Killer B Bee said something unusually serious, his tone unusually grave.

If they weren't enemies, Killer B would love to be friends with Tōka!

Tōka curled his lip; he dared not accept the high praise offered by Killer B.

After fighting for about ten minutes, the opponent only used the purest Swordsmanship, and that alone was enough to give Tōka a headache.

If Killer B Tailed Beast Transformation...

Just thinking about it makes Tōka's skin crawl. Compared to Yugito was in her teens, Killer B, who is around twenty years old, is now truly strong!

A perfect Tailed Beast Transformation, a youthful and vigorous body.

Absolutely... incredibly strong!

However, Tōka's attack was not entirely ineffective; at least it held off Killer B.

Time is of the essence. If we delay any longer, the people from Konoha should be arriving soon...

Tōka comforted herself in this way.

Killer B Budong, Tōka naturally wouldn't move either.

To avoid attracting attention, Killer B wouldn't easily Tailed Beast Transformation, which is why Tōka dared to chase after him and stop him.

However, Tōka didn't dare to provoke Killer B, in case the guy suddenly lost his temper and Tailed Beast Transformation, spitting wildly...

At that moment, Tōka was truly dumbfounded!

Sudden!

A whooshing sound filled the air as more than a dozen powerful auras approached, causing both of them to freeze in surprise.

Then they showed different expressions.

"Phew!~ We're finally here." Tōka let out a long sigh of relief and grinned with a relaxed expression.

"Someone's here? It should be from Konoha..." Killer B paused slightly, then looked up and gazed into the distance...

A thick, long rod came into view, with two jet-black ribbons fluttering in the wind...

Killer B frowned, suddenly feeling completely awful!

That person could not be...

Hiruzen Sarutobi the Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi!

With a whoosh!

"Tōka, well done!" The Third Hokage Wind, clad in armor and wielding Ruyi Jingu Bang, landed like a gust of wind and stood beside Tōka.

He glanced at Tōka with slight gratitude and nodded slightly to acknowledge Tōka. He also said he would not forget everything Tōka had done.

Immediately afterwards, the Third Hokage Teuchi his hand and made a gesture. Upon seeing this, the dozen or so Anbu who had followed him quickly used Body Flicker Technique to scatter.

Several dark figures flashed by in the air, Killer B on the treetop was immediately surrounded by the most elite Anbu members of Konoha.

Having caught up with them, the Third Hokage was well aware of the Raikage and Killer B's plans. He glanced Budong at the Shelter beneath the Hokage Rock.

His dry, chapped cheeks instantly turned black, like the bottom of a pot.

If Tōka hadn't entangled the Eight-Tails Jinchuriki, the consequences...

Upon thinking of this, the Third Hokage, having shed his Shinobi Hero, unleashed an extremely fierce and terrifying aura.

At that moment, the dying flames on the Third Hokage's body reignited fiercely once more.

Absolute...

No one is allowed to lay a hand on the village!

Unless you step over my dead body, Hiruzen Sarutobi!!

"Eight-Tails Jinchuriki, with me here, you won't take another step forward!"

The Third Hokage stared coldly at Killer B, his arm outstretched, the Ruyi Jingu Bang in his hand pointing towards the figure on the treetop.

Tōka stepped back at the right time. He felt immense pressure fighting against Jinchūriki Jinchuriki!

While I was complaining about Konoha's intelligence system, the Third Hokage arrived with a group of Anbu.

As expected of the number one hidden village among the Five Great Nations, its foundation, strength, economy, and intelligence are all second to none.

"Third Hokage, now that you've arrived, I'll take my leave."

Tōka covered his arm, revealing a section of his sleeve that had been sliced off, and made a gesture as if to say, "I'm badly injured, I need to go back to the Fountain to heal my blood."

Upon seeing this, Hiruzen Sarutobi's eyes twitched, and his rare murderous aura was instantly shattered by Tōka.

"Can't you at least make it look convincing? At least smear some blood on it!" the Third Hokage roared inwardly, then waved his hand impatiently.

Why does that movement look so strange...?

Tōka was speechless, feeling like he was being shooed away like a fly.

Forget it! If it achieves its purpose, the fly...

I'll put up with it!!

Just as Tōka was preparing to retreat, Killer B suddenly moved.

The moment the Jinchūriki moved, and it was the Eight-Tails Jinchuriki, everyone's expressions immediately turned serious, and they focused their attention intently on Killer B.

Even the Third Hokage's body suddenly sank, his hands gripping the Ruyi Jingu Bang tightly, his massive chakra gathering in his calves, ready to unleash it at any moment and charge forward.

But Killer B simply changed to a more comfortable standing position.

"Little devil, what's your name?" he asked loudly, looking at Tōka from afar.

"..." Tōka paused, turned around, and stared expressionlessly at Killer B. So... he wasn't as famous as he'd imagined!

After fighting for so long, you still don't recognize me!

Sensing Killer B's seriousness, Tōka frowned, feeling deeply hurt, and tilted his head, hesitating whether to tell Killer B his full name.

Ōtsutsuki Tōka...

In just a fraction of a second, Tōka dismissed the idea.

"Tōka."

With a simple utterance of two words, Tōka's figure vanished like smoke or a dream, disappearing with the wind...

In the blink of an eye, Tōka's presence completely vanished.

Killer B pulled out a small notebook and seriously wrote Tōka's name on the back of the notebook.

You can vaguely see a few names written on the back of the notebook: Ai, Minato Namikaze...

"The opponent is the perfect Eight-Tails Jinchuriki, we cannot let our guard down!" The Third Hokage's words instantly made the atmosphere in the Small Woods tense.

An invisible hand gripped the air, and time seemed to freeze.

Depressing, dull.

Glug...

Someone nervously swallowed hard. Killer B moved; this was the moment to truly launch an attack!

"Woo-ee-ee-ee!!"

Killer B raised his left arm high, but instead of making a fist, he raised his index and little fingers, making a bull horn shape.

A fierce and terrifying red chakra surged out, clearly visible to the naked eye, enveloping his body in a bubble-like form.

The Eight-Tails' Tailed Beast Cloak!

"Waaaaah~~~"

Killer B roared, his entire body surging with Lightning Release Chakra, further enhanced by the Tailed Beast Cloak, and shattered the ground with a single kick.

An exaggerated force penetrated the earth, and with a loud boom, clearly visible cracks spread out like a spider web.

Power surged from the ground, Killer B Bee unleashed a terrifying chakra that defied description.

Time seemed to stand still, and his body appeared frozen in place.

Immediately afterwards...

Call out!

The blood-red figure suddenly vanished, and the next moment, just as everyone was shocked by Killer B's speed, his body appeared directly in front of the Third Hokage.

A powerful and violent aura erupted forth.

His powerful body bent down, his muscular arms reaching around his waist.

Impact!

"Liger Bomb!"

Boom!!