The Cloud Village retreats
Chidori!
Blue and white lightning erupted from Qingyu's palm, emitting a sharp shriek like the chirping of a thousand birds.
Qingyu condensed the "Chidori" in his palm and then pushed it upwards.
The Fourth Raikage's Lightning Axe struck Qingyu's "Chidori".
Boom!
The moment the two Lightning Release Ninjutsu collided, the lightning surged.
Blue-white and dark blue electric arcs intertwined.
Pfft.
The ground beneath Qingyu's feet cracked.
The two stared at each other amidst the lightning.
The Fourth Raikage's eyes were filled with killing intent.
Both were injured by the violent arcs of electricity.
The Fourth Raikage looked at the wound that had been cleaved open by an arc of electricity, but paid it no mind.
After his Lightning Style Chakra was activated, his control over his body's cells also increased.
Simply clenching the muscles will stop the blood from flowing out, thus stopping the bleeding.
It won't affect his fighting at all.
Just as the Fourth Raikage snorted coldly, intending to continue the fight...
He was astonished to discover that Qingyu's wounds, the charred skin and torn muscles, were healing at a speed visible to the naked eye.
New flesh grew from the edge of the wound, and within seconds, Jinping was completely healed.
"!"
The Fourth Raikage was shocked.
This recovery speed is even stronger than that of his father Third Raikage.
Although his father's body was as tough as iron, he still needed time to recover from his injuries.
Ke Qingyu's wound healed almost immediately after it was cut open.
"Hmph, it seems this brat's defenses aren't as strong as his father's."
The Fourth Raikage thought to himself.
"But----"
His face darkened.
This recovery ability is just too unfair.
If only Qingyu could one day acquire the same defensive capabilities as his father.
Doesn't that mean that after everyone exerted all their strength to break through her defenses, Qingyu simply healed her wounds effortlessly?
Being indestructible is more frightening than being invulnerable.
Qingyu moved her left shoulder to confirm that the wound had completely healed.
"Lord Raikage, your Lightning Style is indeed very powerful."
Qingyu said.
"But that's all you can do; you can't kill me."
The Fourth Raikage clenched his fist.
Crack!
The electric arc flickered.
The Fourth Raikage struck Qingyu like a bolt of lightning.
With his Lightning Chakra Mode activated at full power, every muscle in his body unleashed a force far exceeding normal limits under the stimulation of lightning.
Boom!
The Fourth Raikage's fist struck Qingyu in the chest.
The power of this punch was enough to shatter the chest cavity of any Jonin.
But the moment his fist touched Qingyu's body, the Fourth Raikage suddenly sensed something was wrong.
Judging from the looks of it, he should have hit Qingyu.
But the feel of the ball coming through wasn't right.
The Setsuna Qingyu's chest touched his fist, the entire area transformed into blue-white lightning.
His fist pierced through Qingyu's chest, as if striking a condensed bolt of lightning.
The lightning then coalesced again, returning to Qingyu's body and forming Qingyu chest.
"Genjutsu or Lightning Body Flicker?"
The thought flashed through the Fourth Raikage's mind, but he immediately dismissed it.
No, that's not right.
Qingyu did not use Genjutsu.
Although the Fourth Raikage's Genjutsu abilities were not strong, he was certain of that.
Qingyu was simply using Lightning Style to fight him.
Furthermore, "Lightning Body Flicker" is Ninjutsu that uses Lightning Style Chakra for high-speed movement; essentially, it's just about moving quickly.
But just a moment ago, Qingyu's body truly transformed into lightning.
"What kind of Ninjutsu is this?"
The Fourth Raikage's expression was grave.
Qingyu stood before him, her chest completely unharmed, without even a trace of being struck.
"You can consider it a unique secret technique."
Qingyu said calmly.
This ability is the partial Elementalization of the A-Rank Trait [Lightning Style Body].
It allowed Qingyu to Elementalization, much like she had consumed Devil Fruit.
However, at present, there cannot be too many parts that can Elementalization.
Furthermore, it consumes a lot of Chakra, and the conversion must be completed just before the attack strikes.
But for Qingyu, none of these were problems.
He possesses the dynamic vision of the Sharingan and the sensory abilities enhanced by "Sage Mode," a combination that allows him to react swiftly to any physical attack.
If Qingyu hadn't wanted to test the power of the Fourth Raikage, he wouldn't have been hit by the Fourth Raikage's Lightning Axe.
"You little rascal—"
The Fourth Raikage was furious.
Even if you hit him, he won't kill you.
Lightning Oppression Horizontal Chop!
The Fourth Raikage's hand blades are like sharp blades formed from lightning, each strike carrying the cutting power to cleave steel.
The air produced a sonic boom as his hand slashed through, tearing the surrounding air into countless white shockwaves.
The surrounding Cloud Village retreated even further.
They had never seen the Fourth Raikage in this state before.
Even when the Fourth Raikage sparred with Killer B, he never displayed such power.
"It seems that Lord Raikage has pushed himself to his limits under pressure."
Dodai secret passage.
A ninja's power comes from Chakra.
Chakra is a mixture of mental and physical abilities.
When willpower exceeds its limit, Chakra will also temporarily increase.
Therefore, sometimes, the desire to protect one's comrades can make a ninja even stronger.
This is the power of the mind.
"Only----"
Dodai looked doubtful.
Even so, he felt that the Fourth Raikage didn't have much of an advantage against Qingyu.
Qingyu easily dodged the Fourth Raikage's attacks.
Seeing that he couldn't hit Qingyu, the Fourth Raikage grew impatient.
As the Raikage, he had never encountered such an opponent.
His speed is among the best in the Shinobi World.
Ke Qingyu was like a slippery fish, weaving freely through his attacks.
That feeling reminded him of when he used to practice boxing in front of his father. No matter how hard he tried, his father could always easily deflect all his attacks.
But Qingyu is younger than him.
This realization fueled the Fourth Raikage's rage.
Are you kidding me?!
I am the Fourth Raikage!
How can someone be inferior to a brat in Lightning Style techniques?!
Rumble!
The ground beneath the Fourth Raikage's feet was constantly cracking.
Every time he missed, the shockwave would create a new crater in the ground.
The entire battlefield had been wrecked beyond recognition; mud churned and rocks shattered.
But Qingyu still wasn't hit even once.
The Fourth Raikage roared and concentrated a large amount of Lightning Style Chakra into this attack.
Lightning Style: Lightning Axe!
He leaped high into the air, his right leg like a battle axe formed from lightning, slashing down towards Qingyu's head.
This was the signature move of his father Third Raikage. Countless powerful enemies in the history of Kumogakure have died by this axe.
Qingyu looked up at the Lightning Axe that was striking down.
He immediately threw a punch.
A fist covered in Lightning Style Chakra collided with the Fourth Raikage's leg in mid-air.
Boom!
The surrounding rainwater evaporated instantly, forming a ring of white mist that spread outwards.
The Fourth Raikage's body tumbled several times in the air before flying uncontrollably backward.
He adjusted his posture in mid-air and landed with both feet, but was still pushed backward dozens of steps by that enormous force.
His right leg was trembling slightly, and the arc of electricity on the sole of his foot had dimmed considerably.
"Big brother!"
"Killer B shouted."
He could tell that his elder brother hadn't gained the upper hand in the previous exchange.
Qingyu's mastery of Lightning Style is no less than that of the Raikage, and his Taijutsu strength is unexpectedly terrifying. Coupled with his near-immortal regenerative ability, this battle has reached a stalemate.
Meanwhile, Konoha's reinforcements are approaching, and time is running out for Cloud Village.
Delaying this any longer will only lead to greater casualties.
Seeing this, Killer B also decided to go and help the Fourth Raikage.
Red Tailed Beast Chakra surged from his body, forming a visible Chakra Cloak around him, and a scarlet tail took shape behind him.
His muscles swelled under the stimulation of the Tailed Beast Chakra, and his pupils contracted into the vertical pupils of a beast.
Qingyu also collected a new C-Rank Trait from Killer B.
[Collectible trait detected: Tailed Beast Affinity]
[C-Rank Trait: Tailed Beast Affinity]
[Effect: Increases control over Tailed Beast Chakra by 60%.]
[Synthesis: Becoming Jinchuriki will upgrade your trait to a higher level.]
Qingyu raised an eyebrow.
This upgrade method is rather subtle.
Become Jinchuriki?
He currently has no such plans.
Even if he were to become Jinchuriki, it would have to be someone of the Ten-Tails' level to suit his taste.
Otherwise, ordinary Tailed Beast would only provide more Chakra, but Qingyu can eventually increase his Chakra reserves by stacking special abilities.
However, the Tailed Beast have a fatal flaw: once they are completely extracted, even the Sage of Six Paths will die.
Qingyu disliked the feeling of handing over her life to someone else.
"Bi, step back!"
The Fourth Raikage roared.
"Brother, we can't delay any longer."
Killer B's voice deepened; the influence of the Tailed Beast Chakra had altered his voice.
"This guy is unkillable; we have to attack him together."
The Fourth Raikage remained silent for a moment.
He glanced at the battlefield in the distance; reinforcements from Konoha were arriving in droves.
The Cloud Village ninjas have already suffered heavy losses in the melee; continuing the fight will only lead to more deaths.
He nodded.
"Good."
Lightning surged around him once more as he assumed a fighting stance.
Qingyu took a deep breath.
Even he had to take the combined attack of two Kage Level powerhouses seriously.
Just at this moment----
Boom!
A golden figure descended from the sky and landed heavily in front of Qingyu.
Tsunade's landing was not elegant; in fact, it could be described as rough. But the moment her foot touched the ground, the entire battlefield trembled.
Tsunade.
Her golden twin ponytails flew in the lightning, and her brown-gold eyes opened.
The sleeves of his shirt were rolled up to his elbows as he rushed, revealing his muscular forearms.
"Kid, who gave you the right to act like a hero all by yourself?"
Tsunade.
"Sister Tsunade ----"
Qingyu watched her retreating figure, a warm feeling welled up in her heart.
"Enough talk, hand over this Eight-Tails Jinchuriki to me first."
Tsunade flexed her wrists.
She looked at Killer B without a trace of fear in her eyes.
Killer B stared at the blonde woman who had suddenly appeared.
Tsunade ----
Killer B hadn't expected Tsunade to arrive so quickly.
"The Jinchuriki of Cloud Village, are you still planning to ambush Qingyu?"
"Tsunade shouted."
She stepped back with her right foot, lowered her body slightly, and tucked her right fist to her waist.
He concentrated a large amount of Chakra in his fist and then unleashed it in an instant.
Then she threw a punch.
Strength of a Hundred!
The air was compressed into a visible white shockwave in front of her fist.
Killer B's pupils contracted, and he crossed his arms in front of him to block.
Boom!
His body was sent flying backward by the punch, his feet carving two deep furrows in the ground.
The Tailed Beast Cloak rippled violently under the impact of the punch.
"What incredible strength!"
Killer B steadied himself and shook his numb arms.
Qingyu's strength is so great; it's entirely thanks to Tsunade's "Strength of a Hundred."
Or rather, Qingyu's already great strength became even greater under Tsunade's tutelage.
Now that he's encountered Tsunade, Killer B realizes how troublesome these siblings are.
"Again!"
Killer B absorbed Chakra from the Eight-Tails once more and charged towards Tsunade.
Tailed Beast Chakra condensed on his fist, forming a layer of scarlet Chakra Flames.
Tsunade charged at Killer B, unleashing another powerful right punch.
The two fists collided.
Boom!
The shockwave spread in all directions, blowing away all the surrounding rainwater.
Tsunade's feet sank into the ground, her knees slightly bent, but her body remained completely still.
Killer B was also knocked back a step, the ground beneath his feet shattering into a spiderweb pattern, cracks spreading in all directions.
The two charged forward simultaneously, exchanging blows with terrifying force.
Tsunade's "Strength of a Hundred" collided with Killer B's Tailed Beast Chakra, constantly producing vibrating sounds.
"The fighting methods of Lady Tsunade and Lord Qingyu are just too audacious—"
Even the Konoha Ninja were stunned by this scene.
They suspected that if they were to take such a blow, they would probably be beaten to a pulp.
"Go help them!"
A Nara Clan ninja shouted.
Immediately afterwards, a chaotic battle broke out between the Konoha Ninja came to provide support and the Cloud Village ninjas.
Nara Shikaku was directing the group.
Kakashi weaved through the crowd, arcs of Purple Electricity flashing in the rain, knocking down one Cloud Village after another.
"No, I must activate ' Complete Tailed Beast Transformation '----"
Killer B frowned.
They plan to use the "Tailed Beast Bomb" to clear the area.
At the same time, a golden flash appeared on the battlefield.
Minato Namikaze.
"It's Minato Namikaze ----"
Killer B a moment.
Even if they used the "Tailed Beast Bomb," Minato Namikaze would transfer it away.
Moreover, the explosion might even spread to the Cloud Village's side.
"Lord Raikage, it's been a long time."
Minato Namikaze's voice caused the Fourth Raikage to furrow his brow deeply.
Yellow Flash.
Konoha's other trump card.
The Fourth Raikage glanced at Minato Namikaze, then at Tsunade who was fighting Killer B, and finally fixed his gaze on Qingyu.
Qingyu was troublesome enough, and now Minato Namikaze and Tsunade have joined the fray.
If this drags on any longer, reinforcements from Konoha will arrive in droves, and his thousand-strong force has already suffered heavy losses in the melee.
"Compare!"
The Fourth Raikage roared.
Upon hearing his older brother's call, Killer B suddenly unleashed his Tailed Beast Cloak, forcing Tsunade back several steps.
He turned and rushed towards the Fourth Raikage.
"Withdraw!"
The Fourth Raikage gave the order.
The Cloud Village began to retreat, surging westward like the sea.
The Fourth Raikage stood at the back, lightning coalescing into a barrier around him, forcing back the pursuing Konoha Ninja.
The Cloud Village ninja team quickly disappeared at the end of the western valley.
Qingyu looked in the direction where the Fourth Raikage had disappeared, feeling somewhat regretful.
He thought he could meet all the requirements for the special trait today.
However, he had a premonition that Cloud Village would not let the matter rest.
They'll inevitably clash sooner or later during this period.
Only when a true victor is determined can this war be considered over.
Before long, the battlefield quieted down.