The Third Raikage: I Really Want to Crush This Genius!

"Big brother!"

Upon Killer B's eyes turned fierce, and his Tailed Beast Chakra erupted, causing his speed to increase dramatically. Might Guy originally intended to use Shadow Leaf Dance to lift Killer B into the air, but the blade instantly cut him.

That's too fast!

Kakashi immediately stepped back.

at this time--

Kyohiko Hand Seals.

Yin Seal - Released!

One of the "pools" was unsealed, Chakra surged from it.

At the same time, the "Gate of Opening" inside his body opened.

The next moment...

Call out!

Killer B hadn't anticipated that Kyohiko also possessed a way to increase speed and unleash Chakra.

By the time he realized what was happening, Kyohiko was already a step in front of him.

He was fast enough to immediately retaliate with his blade.

But.

In the blink of an eye, Kyohiko split into three, attacking him from three different directions.

Konoha Style: Dance of the Crescent Moon!

Kyohiko had been studying this move for a long time and had already mastered it, but now he had only reached the level of proficiency.

But he doesn't need the real Dance of the Crescent Moon.

Just like this time...

It split into three, and the first one to be affected immediately vanished, turning into a fleeting shadow.

Another Shadow Clone was also destroyed by Killer B's tail.

but.

The third one, however, emerged from a blind spot in Killer B's attack and landed a punch on him.

Strength of a Hundred!

Bang!

The burst of Chakra sent Killer B flying, crashing heavily into the mountainside, Killer B was deeply embedded.

The mountain rocks cracked, and stones above collapsed.

Kakashi put away the Rasengan.

Kai blinked, looking astonished. "Kyohiko, aren't you going too far? This..."

That punch was terrifying!

If he takes a punch, he'll be severely injured, even if he doesn't die.

"Don't worry, he's a Jinchuriki of a Tailed Beast, he'll be fine."

Kyohiko withdrew his Chakra.

At that moment, Ai got up to fight back, but Minato had already created distance.

Then, he looked around and was immediately stunned.

Even Killer B...

How could that be!

"Jonin Ai, I think this exchange should end now, or... do you want to continue fighting?"

Minato Namikaze smiled.

Ai was unwilling to accept this, and said, "It's because our teamwork is inferior to the four of you, but if it were a one-on-one fight, I wouldn't..."

Then he fell silent.

Initially, he was unwilling to admit his defeat, but upon reflection, he realized that he had been slammed to the ground by Minato Namikaze, while the other three opponents hadn't even made a move.

In other words...

He was hit one-on-one by Minato Namikaze. If it weren't for his Lightning Release Armor, Minato Namikaze's attack would have severely injured him. Even with the Lightning Release Armor...

Right now, he's not having an easy time either.

"I know a little bit of Medical Ninjutsu; let me heal your wounds."

Kyohiko withdrew the Yin Seal Chakra.

Ai sighed and was about to say something when, at that moment, terrifying Chakra erupted from the mountain wall.

Killer B is further unleashing the power of the Tailed Beast!

"No, you still can't control it!"

Ai's pupils contracted.

This is about to explode!

He no longer cared about competing with Minato.

Then, Killer B, dragging three tails, burst out of the mountain wall.

Just as A was about to rush over and beat Killer B up to bring him back to his senses and control the Tailed Beast, he saw that Minato Namikaze had already disappeared.

The next moment, Minato Namikaze was close to Killer B.

Just as Killer B was attacking him frantically, he vanished again in an Body Flicker Technique, and at the same time, he was already close to Killer B's side, with the Five Elements flowing in his hands.

Five Elements Seal!

He pressed down on Killer B.

In an instant, the Tailed Beast Chakra receded, and its tail gradually disappeared.

Then, he grabbed Killer B, Body Flicker Technique beside Ai, and looked helplessly at Kyohiko, saying, "Kyohiko, you went too far."

"It has nothing to do with me. I knew my limits with that punch. The Jinchuriki of the Tailed Beast wouldn't be seriously injured. It must be that you went too far and made him worry about his brother's safety, which is why he did that!"

Kyohiko immediately retorted.

Ai's forehead veins bulged.

These two sound like they're blaming each other, but they're actually just messing with his mindset.

Too heavy-handed...

They weren't seriously injured at all!

Normally, they can launch a counterattack immediately after a short rest.

"Bi, are you alright?"

"I'm fine, brother..."

Killer B concern.

Kyohiko stepped closer and said, "I know Medical Ninjutsu, so this kind of injury can be healed quickly. But I wonder when those two will wake up."

"..."

Mentioning those two people made Ai's shoulder ache again.

Those two Jonin were defeated without doing anything. Although it's not entirely their fault, their early defeat was definitely a contributing factor to their eventual failure.

Ai felt her body recovering.

"Thanks!"

After treatment, Ai recovered completely.

Kakashi stood to the side, secretly surprised.

He knew Minato's strength very well; if that Rasengan hit, a normal person would not only suffer such injuries.

A's Lightning Style defense is very strong!

During the battle, he observed and pondered while slacking off, but he still couldn't figure out the secret of the Kumogakure's Lightning Release Armor.

"Your name is Kyohiko, right?"

Moxibustion can help loosen muscles and bones.

That kid's got some skills; his treatment was very meticulous, and now he's completely fine.

Ninjutsu, Taijutsu, Medical Ninjutsu...

Is there anything he can't do?

In some ways, he was even more outrageous than Senju Tobirama.

Ai pondered this inwardly.

He looked at Killer B, Chakra Killer B was much more stable at this moment, but he could sense that there was another seal inside Killer B's body.

Was that Sealing Technique?

"Minato Jonin..."

"Good."

Minato Namikaze nodded, formed a hand Hand Seals, and then placed his palm back in the original position.

Five Elements Unseal!

With the seal broken, Killer B's aura dissipated, gradually returning to normal. However, after A glanced at him, Killer B immediately controlled his emotions and suppressed his Chakra.

Kyohiko watched from the side without saying a word or intervening.

They were chatting.

In the distance, two other Jonin also woke up.

Murazawa and Wada looked completely bewildered.

Ai didn't reprimand them, but merely glanced at them before leading his men toward Kumogakure.

Upon returning to the village, many people came to greet them, including the Third Raikage.

He was taller and stronger than Ai.

They look like they have a lot of strength.

"Welcome everyone from Konoha to this exchange. Please come inside."

The Third Raikage greeted them with a smile as they entered.

The Raikage personally greeted him.

Such a level of respect was quite generous, and Minato Namikaze, in turn, was extremely polite and dared not be negligent in the slightest.

After parting ways with the Konoha, Ai finally had a chance to look at the two Jonin who had accompanied Jonin.

How did you all fall unconscious?

"Well, I don't know. We were initially wary of those two kids rushing towards us. Kyohiko is so strong, they can't be weak either, but then suddenly someone flew out from behind us..."

They were both completely baffled and still hadn't figured it out.

Ai finally confirmed it.

Kunai!

The opponent's special Body Flicker Technique requires kunai Wuwei coordinates for movement; it is a Space-Time Ninjutsu.

"I see."

Ai nodded, not blaming them, but simply patting them on the shoulder, "Don't take it to heart. After you, I also suffered at his hands."

"Ah?"

The two looked at each other, both filled with shock.

Given Ai's competitive nature, the fact that he admitted defeat, without either side resorting to lethal force, can almost be considered an admission of defeat.

Is this really something Ai would say?

"..."

Ai was speechless.

He knew how others perceived him, but he was too lazy to explain at the moment. He simply waved and walked towards the Raikage Office Building.

Once inside, they made arrangements for the four from Konoha to go inside.

He stepped down from the Dodai: "Let's go upstairs and talk about the situation."

"Yes!"

Ai followed.

Once inside the office, the Third Raikage chuckled, "How about it? You got a big loss, didn't you?"

How did you know?

Ai was surprised.

Since their first meeting, the Third Raikage and Dodai haven't seen anyone from outside Konoha yet.

He sent someone to follow him?

No!

Ai knew her father well; since he had entrusted her with the task, he probably wouldn't send anyone else...

The Third Raikage sneered, "Don't even think about it. I know your personality. If you were going to win, you would have said so as soon as you entered. Why would you have remained silent until now?"

Ai really wanted to argue.

If he really wins, he will indeed be very happy, and might show it in some ways, but not to the point of...

All right.

Their current state certainly doesn't look like they've won.

Ai said, head bowed, "We lost, and we lost completely. I haven't figured out a way to break this yet."

Tell me in detail.

The Third Raikage sat upright.

He rarely heard his son use descriptions like "very thorough".

A said, "Minato Namikaze possesses a Space-Time Ninjutsu. He can teleport using Kunai —or rather, Kunai with some kind of mark on them."

The Third Raikage and Dodai locked eyes, their expressions suddenly turning serious.

Then, he looked at Ai.

"This is the Flying Thunder God Technique."

"Flying Thunder God?"

Ai had a vague recollection of it.

The Third Raikage reminded him, "Senju Tobirama was known as the First Speed of the Shinobi World, do you remember?"

The father knows his son best.

A's goal was to become the First Speed of the Shinobi World. After being reminded by the Third Raikage, he immediately remembered where he had heard that.

I stumbled upon some documents that contained information about Senju Tobirama's Flying Thunder God.

certainly.

There aren't many records from Kumogakure, only that the other party possessed Space-Time Ninjutsu, enabling them to achieve true Body Flicker Technique.

"So, he's mastered Senju Tobirama's techniques..."

Ai muttered to herself.

Given how talented and powerful Senju Tobirama, losing to him doesn't seem so shameful.

certainly.

He quickly realized that he was deceiving himself.

Being able to master it is a skill!

Minato Namikaze is indeed faster than him.

Ai gathered his thoughts and then said, "Besides Minato Namikaze, that guy named Kyohiko Yoshimine is also very strong; he's even stronger than last year!"

"Being even more powerful was expected, but how exactly will it be powerful?"

Dodai was immediately intrigued.

Kyohiko Yoshimine...

He saw him in Yugakure last year; he was indeed impressive, but not to the point that Ai should praise him, right?

"He's already Jonin, and among Jonin, he's considered one of the strongest."

Ai commented.

Dodai looked at Raikage, a hint of surprise in its eyes.

They created hype to get Konoha to promote him to Jonin, their intention being to elevate Kyohiko to a high position and then ruin this promising talent.

result.

Does the other side really have that kind of strength?

That can't be!

How old is he?

Dodai muttered to himself, his face filled with shock.

Ai, who had been feeling conflicted, immediately smiled when she saw Dodai's expression.

"I was the same as you at first, I didn't believe it either, but his Water Dragon Bullet was special... and it possessed a terrifying power, which he must have learned from Tsunade..."

Ai listed them one by one.

Upon hearing that Kyohiko had managed to send Killer B was in Partial Tailed Beast Transformation, flying, the Third Raikage and Dodai could no longer hold back.

That's right.

That's Tsunade's Strength of a Hundred; this guy even knows Medical Ninjutsu...

Each single technique requires a ninja to spend many years studying it, but Kyohiko has honed each one to a very high level.

If Ai hadn't witnessed it with his own eyes, neither of them would have believed that such a genius existed in the world.

Seeing him is like seeing Senju Tobirama...

The Third Raikage sighed.

Then, he let out a long sigh.

"If we really wanted to stifle such a genius, giving him ten or twenty years, how powerful and terrifying would Konoha be? By then, would our Kumogakure still have a chance?"

The Third Raikage considered himself powerful and fearless against anyone in Konoha at present, but he would eventually grow old, while his opponents would only gradually become stronger.

even.

Become stronger at an unreasonable speed!

The office was deathly silent.

A fierce glint flashed in Ai's eyes. "Otherwise, we'll kill them, just like back then..."

Thump, thump, thump...

The Third Raikage tapped his fingers lightly on the table, his thoughts becoming more chaotic with each tap, and his expression growing increasingly gloomy.

After a long silence, he shook his head.

"Disaster!"

Tsunade must have had considerable confidence to dare to send them.

Ninja warfare is not just a contest of strength, but also a battle of intelligence and tactics.

They know too little about these four people from Konoha. If they act rashly, they might damage their relationship with each other and end up gaining nothing.

Ai hesitated for a moment, then said, "I heard that the Iwagakure and the others want to attack Konoha. If we act now, we can join them..."

"Stupid!"

The Third Raikage gave him a cold look. "When will you stop using your muscles to think?"

Ai obediently lowered her head and accepted the scolding.

Have you ever seen village kids fight? When there are fewer of them fighting against a larger group, how do they fight?

"Ah?"

Ai was bewildered. After a moment of recollection, he understood what his father meant.

The Kumogakure are known for their fierce and valiant nature, and small-scale fights and brawls frequently occur in the village.

When outnumbered, whoever strikes first is often the one targeted for attack.

You can't be the first to strike.

Ai lowered her head. "I understand!"

"Kyohiko, we can't be careless tonight."

"Clear."

Kyohiko pointed to a tree outside the window, Minato Namikaze nodded knowingly.

They didn't reveal any information about their Wood Release abilities on the way, nor had they used it openly in the Kusagakure before.

Kumogakure has absolutely no idea that Kyohiko's Shadow Clone is hidden among the trees outside.

Once Kakashi and Guy entered the room, Minato Namikaze set up Barrier to isolate the inside from the outside, and his expression turned serious.

"Something's not right in the atmosphere of Kumogakure."

"Similar to Kusagakure, after years of rest, everyone is dissatisfied with the current situation and wants more and better land."

Kyohiko said.

Minato Namikaze nodded, then looked at Kai.

"Kai..."

"Yes!"

Kai immediately stood at attention.

Minato Namikaze.

"No need for that. We're discussing things together now, so let's be more casual."

He expressed his concerns.

Of the four people present, he had contracts with Mount Myoboku with Kyohiko and Kakashi, and could directly reach Mount Myoboku at crucial moments using the Reverse Summoning Jutsu.

but.

Might Guy won't do.

The contract isn't currently with him, and a temporary contract is unlikely, so...

"We need to prepare for the worst. If the Kumogakure attacks us, I will send you back to Shikaku. You don't need to worry about us."

"Yes."

Might Guy nodded after hearing this.

Afterwards, Minato Namikaze summoned Toad and told it about his plan, asking it to report back to Fukasaku and Shima.

Safety measures are in place.

He then moved on to the next matter.

"Kyohiko, Killer B is likely the Eight-Tails Jinchuriki, and as you said before, their use of the Tailed Beast is completely different from ours."

"Hmm, compared to the Yugito Nii, Killer B stronger. He can even freely control one of the Eight-Tails' tails and maintain complete rationality in his One-Tail form..."

but.

Killer B doesn't seem to have fully mastered the Eight-Tails ' power yet; otherwise, he wouldn't have gone berserk with the Three-Tails, but would have transformed directly into Gyuki.

The four reviewed the game and basically figured out Killer B's situation.

"The Jinchuriki of Kumogakure prefer to control the power of the Tailed Beast for their own use, unlike us who mostly rely on sealing techniques and the abilities of the Uzumaki Clan to suppress and utilize them."

Minato Namikaze's summary.

Kyohiko thought for a moment, but still couldn't help but say, "Ai mentioned that it's even more uncontrollable than it is now. What I'm worried about is, what level of control do they mean by 'control'? Complete Tailed Beast Transformation?"

"Complete Tailed Beast Transformation..."

Minato Namikaze fell silent for a moment.

The Two-Tails and Eight-Tails Complete Tailed Beast Transformation and can be controlled by ninjas, making them quite terrifying on the battlefield.

If that's the case, the Kumogakure will definitely turn against them.

"Yes, we need to send this back to Konoha and make them take it into consideration."

"Secondly, there's the Lightning Release Armor..."

Kyohiko looked at Kakashi.

Kakashi shook his head, his face full of confusion.

"Normally, while such Lightning Style could enhance defense, it shouldn't have such a strong defensive effect..."

"This isn't even the strongest. The Third Raikage's nickname is ' The Strongest Shield.' I've heard that his Lightning Release Armor can even withstand a Tailed Beast Bomb."

Minato Namikaze shared some insider information he knew.

Kakashi was understandably shocked.

"Tail, Tailed Beast Bomb?"

He had seen records about the Tailed Beast Bomb in the Second Hokage's book, which was in Kyohiko's possession.

This power is terrifying!

The Third Raikage could even block it? Is he even human?

"Could he have another Kekkei Genkai?"

"No, but it might be related to their physical condition."

Minato Namikaze also didn't know much about this.