Don't Forget, My Main Job Is Genie

"I'll leave this to you."

As the words fell, a figure leaped out from the dense forest.

The two Kumogakure Jinchuriki followed Orochimaru's gaze, recognizing the newcomer instantly.

"Uchiha Shisui?"

Yugito had just fought Shisui and had been entangled by his "turtle shell" for quite some time, so she was naturally no stranger to him.

Seeing him again, a human-like expression of rage appeared on her cat-like face, and she spat a fireball at him the moment she opened her mouth.

Killer B, however, suddenly felt a sense of unease rising in his heart.

To be entrusted with such an important task by Orochimaru, this Uchiha Shisui must have something special about him.

Could it be...

Thinking of a certain possibility, Killer B was startled, and eight tentacles shot toward Shisui like arrows.

The two Jinchuriki reacted differently, but both immediately displayed deep malice.

Facing their attacks, Shisui's eyes narrowed, and the three tomoe in his Sharingan rapidly intertwined, shifting into a pattern resembling a four-bladed shuriken.

As the ocular power in his eyes grew exponentially, Shisui let out a low shout, "Susanoo!"

The next moment, a translucent, emerald-green giant projected from Shisui's body. It was clad in full-body armor and held a spiral sword in its right hand, looking majestic and no less imposing than a Tailed Beast.

"Boom! Boom..."

With two consecutive slashes, the fireball and tentacles were shattered instantly. Shisui did not stop for a moment, controlling Susanoo to attack the Kumogakure Jinchuriki.

Killer B's heart sank, It really is the forbidden eye of the Uchiha clan.

Judging by the sheer power of this giant, it was easy to tell that Yugito was no match for it, and even he himself would be evenly matched at best.

Coupled with Orochimaru, who had transformed into a white snake, this battle was likely to be difficult.

With these thoughts flashing through his mind, Killer B continued his assault; the severed tentacles regenerated quickly, winding toward the Susanoo.

However, after the opponent swung its sword to cut them off, it did not launch a follow-up attack on him, but instead focused its target on Yugito.

Susanoo took several fireballs head-on, brandishing its spiral sword and unleashing a barrage of attacks against Yugito.

Killer B let out a cry of surprise; he realized that as long as he didn't interfere with the opponent's attack, Shisui acted as if he didn't exist.

Even stranger was that Orochimaru, standing on a treetop nearby, showed no intention of joining the fight.

"Strange, strange, I just can't figure it out!"

Killer B wanted to keep pondering, but Yugito didn't give him the chance.

Susanoo's power was extraordinary; if he continued to split his focus on Orochimaru without intervening, Yugito would likely suffer heavy injuries soon.

Thus, Killer B gave up on thinking.

The Eight-Tails Gyuki stopped worrying about Orochimaru and attacked the Susanoo with full force. Two tentacles stretched high into the sky, slamming down toward the Susanoo like long whips.

Struck in the back, the Susanoo's form faltered, and it stumbled. After regaining its footing, it still ignored the Eight-Tails and continued to attack Yugito.

Surprised by its defensive capabilities, Killer B changed his strategy immediately; the tentacles beneath him moved like snakes, crawling up the Susanoo's legs.

With its legs bound by the tentacles, Shisui was forced to divert some of his slashes to resolve the Eight-Tails' restraint.

Yet, as long as his own attacks remained unimpeded, Shisui was willing to risk injury to ensure his offensive against Yugito.

This desperate stance gave Killer B a moment of realization. Looking back at the spot where Orochimaru had been, he saw that the figure was indeed gone.

"The Raikage is likely in trouble."

Having figured out the opponent's strategy, Killer B felt helpless.

He could not leave this spot; otherwise, given Yugito's strength, she would be defeated before long, and with Shisui fighting to the death, it would be difficult for Yugito to escape the battlefield.

Now, the only silver lining was that the opponent's burst state clearly could not last.

Thinking of this, the Eight-Tails Gyuki opened its massive mouth, and Yin and Yang chakra began to condense frantically in front of it.

The Susanoo seemed not to notice the massive energy gathering behind it, continuing to attack the Two-Tails Jinchuriki relentlessly.

"I didn't expect Shisui to be able to hold off two Kumogakure Jinchuriki single-handedly."

Orochimaru was also somewhat surprised, remarking, "It seems the Genetic Serum had a greater effect on him than I imagined."

"It's also because he is releasing his ocular power without regard for the cost. The Genetic Serum strengthened his physique, at most raising his ability ceiling. The increase in ocular power isn't something that happens overnight."

The Genie poked his upper body out and smiled, "Still, being able to save Manda means the main battlefield will be much easier."

Orochimaru nodded slightly, but soon asked, "Can you really hold off the Raikage?"

In this battle, Shisui holding off the Kumogakure Jinchuriki was only one part of the plan. If the Raikage could not be contained, the strategic goal would still be hard to achieve.

"I can't hold him off, but you can!"

The Genie blinked, a smile spreading across his lips, "Don't forget, my primary role is a Genie; my ability is to turn the impossible into the possible."

"However, I do need to collect a small price for that."

Orochimaru's heart skipped a beat as a sense of foreboding washed over him; he suddenly recalled the three types of Genie mentioned by the Genie when they first met.

Bang! Bang! Bang!

The blue silhouette and the crimson barrier collided repeatedly, producing a deafening sound that not even the chaotic noise of the battlefield could drown out.

After entering the Lightning Release Chakra Mode, the Fourth Raikage unleashed his power without reservation, leaving the Uchiha Flame Formation teetering under his relentless assault, as if it would shatter at any moment.

"Swish..."

Suddenly, the sound of wind being torn apart rang out, and a figure landed near the barrier.

When the four Uchiha jonin saw who had arrived, they couldn't help but heave a sigh of relief and ceased their chakra supply to the barrier.

Without the four of them to maintain it, the crimson barrier shattered instantly under the Fourth Raikage's attack.

Finally free from the constraints of the barrier, the Fourth Raikage showed no joy on his face, for he too had noticed the new figure on the battlefield.

His expression changed drastically, and he shouted sternly, "All Kumogakure forces, get away from this area!"

He was afraid that Orochimaru would recreate the scene from that night.

Hearing the order, the Kumo ninja were also startled; they hurriedly disengaged from their respective opponents and retreated outward in a divergent pattern, with the area where Orochimaru stood as the center.

On the other side, the Konoha ninja did not pursue them, instead charging directly toward the Kumogakure fortress.

"Orochimaru, where are Killer B and the others?" the Fourth Raikage demanded sharply. "What have you done to them?"

"Rest assured, they are still alive; you will see them in a moment."

"Orochimaru" licked his lips, drew the Kusanagi Sword from the mouth of a summoned viper, and laughed, "Let's get started quickly. This is my first time using this state, and I cannot maintain it for long."

"You want to engage me in close-quarters combat?"

The Fourth Raikage laughed in extreme anger, his body transforming into a bolt of lightning as he lunged directly at Orochimaru.

"Go to hell, you damn bastard!!"

Thanks to "A-Mo Da Ren Shuai Shuai Shuai" for the tip.