Bad News! The Jinchuriki Has Been Captured by Konoha!
"Go, rescue Lord Killer B!"
Suddenly, someone in the crowd shouted.
now...
The group quickly charged towards Nara Shikaku and Kurenai Yuhi.
Even if Kyohiko Yoshimine is just Wood Clone, they certainly wouldn't be a match for him. But if they could capture these people, they could still use Konoha's ninjas to threaten or exchange them.
in addition--
Behind them, the ships had been destroyed by the Tailed Beast Bomb. If they didn't capture the Konoha ninja, they would have to swim back.
Or, will their Chakra be enough to sustain them until they reach land?
The Kumogakure quickly headed towards Nara Shikaku.
Shikaku was indeed a bit weak against Ai and Killer B, but that doesn't mean anyone can just come up and bully him, especially with Kyohiko lurking in the sea below...
What does he have to be afraid of?
Immediately.
Shadow Stitching Technique: Black Spider Lily!
The shadow expanded rapidly.
In the blink of an eye, all the ninjas who had rushed in from all sides were frozen in place, and then...
Everyone was fixed in place.
The next second, a figure swiftly emerged from beneath the seawater, the blade in his hand carrying seawater on one side and shimmering with highly concentrated Lightning Style Chakra on the other.
The blade shifted.
In an instant, the water blade extended, and the blade swiftly transformed into a horizontal strike that slashed through the heads of several people.
Laugh!
Compressed and condensed water is inherently extremely sharp, and with the enhancement of Lightning Style Chakra, it swiftly severed the heads of several people like an extended blade.
at the same time.
On the other side, Kurenai Yuhi Hand Seals.
"Senior Shikaku, leave these people to me!"
"Good."
Shikaku relaxed his control over the Shadow Possession Technique, reducing his Chakra output, while Kurenai Yuhi quickly completed her Genjutsu release.
The next second, a Shadow Clone emerged from underwater, its hands gathering Chakra.
Chakra Scalpel!
Laugh!
A hand brushes across the motionless enemy, instantly slicing through the trachea and heart muscle.
"Ha! Ha!"
The two who fell down struggled fiercely, but gradually lost their ability to fight.
In the blink of an eye, the "scalpel" claimed two lives!
Genjutsu, Shadow Clone Technique, Chakra Scalpel.
Kurenai Yuhi silently coordinated her attacks, quickly reaping the remaining enemies. But at that moment, a figure swiftly charged in from the billowing smoke in the distance.
Ai...
Even after being hit by the Tailed Beast Bomb, he still didn't die!
He realized his mistake in time and stopped Killer Bee Killer B accumulating more Chakra. The Tailed Beast Bomb now only had a portion of its power. Although it could still shatter ships, it allowed him to use his speed to avoid the main points of attack.
Even so, despite being protected by his Lightning Release Armor, he was still severely injured by the Tailed Beast Bomb and it took him quite a while to regain some mobility.
When Ai rushed out...
What he saw were his subordinates, frozen in place by a secret technique, like puppets at the mercy of others, and Killer B, completely suppressed by Gate of the Great God and Amber.
Ai's pupils contracted.
He realized that perhaps there was a possibility—
Kyohiko Yoshimine's Wood Clone might be planning to kidnap his younger brother Killer B, while he's at it!
As the Eight-Tails Jinchuriki, Killer B had already mastered the ability to Complete Tailed Beast Transformation, but at this moment, under the suppression of the Gate of the Great God and Amber seals, Killer B was completely unable to move.
The balance of power shifted instantly after a Wood Clone appeared, a fact that Ai found hard to accept.
That is...
Now, Kyohiko Yoshimine no longer needs his main body to take action; a single clone is enough to defeat the brothers working together.
certainly.
This occurred under circumstances of being ambushed.
If they clash head-on...
"If we had faced each other head-on, we would never have suffered such a crushing defeat!"
"If it were a normal match, we could win!"
Ai regained his confidence.
He must save his men and rescue Killer B!
However.
In an instant, the black spider lilies withered.
Ai moved with incredible speed, arriving beside Shikaku in an instant.
But at that very moment...
A strange cry rang out from above.
"The Azure Beast of Konoha..."
"Might Guy!"
Might Guy's aura surged instantly.
Even though he was seasick and feeling unwell, the sound of battle immediately jolted him awake from the drowsiness induced by the Genjutsu.
He couldn't stand by and watch his comrades fight while he lay on the ship!
Eight Inner Gates...
Gate of Life, open!!
Kai knew very well that the enemy was the unprecedentedly powerful Ai. Even though Kyohiko was still there, it seemed that Kyohiko would have to deal with that unknown being.
The Gate of Life opened, and instantly, an aura erupted, attracting Ai's attention.
This aura...
Ai immediately looked up.
This suddenly powerful aura seems to match another forbidden technique rumored in Konoha...
He immediately became fully focused.
but.
Just then, a Dali came from below.
What?
Below, Kyohiko kicked him into the air. Even though he restrained his strength, the impact still made Ai dizzy and his head buzzing.
"Kai."
"Well done, Kakashi!"
Kakashi?
This guy is really troublesome!
Ai hadn't expected that Kakashi Hatake's strength had reached such a level, posing such a threat to him in this environment...
but.
The most crucial part is the other side.
He glanced at Killer B out of the corner of his eye and saw that the Tailed Beast Chakra on his body had been completely contained and returned to his own body.
The Eight-Tails 'Chakra has been completely sealed!
A unleashed a burst of Lightning Style Chakra from his entire body.
Whoosh!
Dodged in Body Flicker Technique!
but.
Kai's attack never actually came; his body hadn't fully recovered, and he fell directly off the ship, plunging into the sea with a "plop."
Ai looked down, completely dumbfounded.
this...
Are Konoha ninjas really that casual?
He looked into the distance.
At that moment, Kyohiko's Wood Clone Hand Seals and swiftly unleashed a Five Elements Seal on Killer B, followed immediately by—
The Four Symbols Seal!
While not as powerful as Minato Namikaze or Kushina, it can at least seal most of the Tailed Beast Chakra.
After several seals were broken, Kyohiko released the Gate of the Great God and the severely damaged Sage Mode, carrying the unconscious Killer B.
At this point, Killer B only had his nose and mouth exposed, allowing him to breathe independently and preventing him from suffocating or being completely assimilated.
"Jonin, I think you don't want Killer B to die right now, do you?"
"You!"
Ai took a deep breath and gradually calmed down.
He understood.
I am indeed no match for Kyohiko, even if the opponent is just a Wood Clone, even if...
At this moment, the opponent may not have much Chakra.
but.
He couldn't gamble with Killer B's life.
"Release Killer B!"
Ai Luo landed on the water's surface, her tone grave.
Kyohiko smiled.
"Ai, even now, you still have unrealistic fantasies!"
With that, he threw Killer B onto the boat.
Immediately afterward, he transformed into Kakashi Hatake's true form, Body Flicker Technique to the ship, and caught Killer B directly.
"Jonin, if something happens to us, Killer B will definitely die too, and you will lose the power of the Eight-Tails for a long time."
"As for our Konoha, Kyohiko is merely a Wood Clone, while we..."
He smiled.
"We might not even die!"
Koi Shun, who was standing nearby, and the crew members on the ship all turned green instantly.
You will not die!
But as ordinary people, they were certainly not going to escape death.
but.
Currently, Konoha has clearly regained the upper hand, so he shouldn't interrupt rashly, lest his intervention change the situation.
The next moment, Nara Shikaku returned to the ship with Kurenai Yuhi and the drowning Kai, leaving only Kyohiko's Wood Clone below.
Ai's face darkened.
He knew that at this moment, he had lost the power to negotiate.
"Let's go, Mr. Koi, our friendly exchange with Kumogakure has come to an end."
Shikaku looked at Koi Shun.
Koi Shun's lips twitched slightly.
Is this what you call friendly exchange?
The friendly exchanges between you ninjas were so shocking to us ordinary people that they almost died of fright!
"Set sail, set sail!"
"Etc!"
Ai Body Flicker Technique charged forward, but in an instant, the figure appeared in front of him.
The next second--
Boom!
A loud bang.
Ai was slammed into the sea by the immense force, creating a sizable tsunami that crashed into Koi Shun's ship...
Chakra spread, freezing the tsunami in time.
Following closely behind.
Water Style: Water Dragon Bullet Technique!
Several Water Dragon Bullet roared as they rose into the air, hurtling towards all directions.
A single Wood Clone was suppressing an entire group of people in the Kumogakure!
At this moment, Kyohiko stood on the waves, like a god.
Ai struggled to swim ashore from the sea, and when he saw this scene, he froze for a second, a deep sense of powerlessness welling up in his heart.
This guy...
How can it be so powerful?
Despite being only twelve or thirteen years old, and merely a Shadow Clone, he possessed such terrifying power that he suppressed him and Killer B in an extremely short time.
Frustration filled his heart.
"Lord Ai..."
"I'm so sorry, I'm so sorry everyone! But now, please do everything you can to treat the wounded here!"
Ai managed to cheer up.
He cannot be defeated by setbacks!
Right now, everyone in Kumogakure needs him to keep them going!
Only after the Konoha ships had departed did Kyohiko Yoshimine's Wood Clone look down and then smile, "Need my help?"
"Help?"
Ai was stunned for a moment.
"Yes, there is no absolute hatred between Kumogakure and Konoha. In fact, you were the ones who started this whole thing!"
Kyohiko answered calmly.
Ai felt a sudden tightness in her throat, almost unable to catch her breath.
But a few seconds later, he was unable to refute it.
Today's events were truly initiated by the Kumogakure themselves. Konoha has repeatedly warned them, yet they still insist on saying something...
That means he had a hidden Wood Clone.
Obviously.
This Wood Clone was deliberately placed on the ship by Kyohiko to protect them throughout the journey, but he himself fell for it!
"Lord Ai, they shouldn't have any clones left now, right?"
A child whispered.
Ai lowered her head.
The opponent was Darui, a newly promoted Genin.
"Darui, you were the one who reminded everyone to save people just now. I remember you did a good job, but now, Killer B is in their hands, and..."
Ai fell silent as she spoke.
Although I hate to admit it, this team is still very strong even without Shadow Clone!
in addition.
"How do you know he disappeared, and not that he used the Flying Thunder God to return to that ship?"
"Uh... sorry, I didn't think it through."
Darui was unable to refute this.
really.
Who can be sure that Kyohiko's Wood Clone disappeared instead of leaving using the Flying Thunder God?
What if it's Flying Thunder God...?
If they chase after them, it will only further enrage Konoha and could lead to some undesirable consequences.
Alternatively, this approach involves gambling on the Chakra reserves of the "Wood Clone".
However.
Kyohiko Yoshimine's Chakra...
Ai sighed heavily, looked around, and thought of another crucial problem he was facing.
How will they get back?
Their ship was blasted to pieces by Killer B's Tailed Beast Bomb, and the crew and many ninjas perished in the Tailed Beast Bomb.
Even himself.
"Puff!"
Blood gushed from Ai's mouth.
"Lord Ai!"
Darui immediately helped Ai up, but Ai was extremely weak at this moment. As soon as he touched Ai's hand, he felt warm liquid.
Blood!
"Lord Ai!"
"Don't panic, I'm fine. Collect the wounded's bodies, then send out a distress signal and wait for others to come and get us."
"Yes!"
Signal flare launched.
Standing on the ship debris, the group had their companions, who still possessed Chakra, collect the remains of the surrounding ninjas.
I waited for quite a while.
A ship is approaching from a distance.
Dodai stood anxiously at the bow of the ship, looking in this direction. When he saw Ai collapsed on a plank, with Darui and the others taking care of him, his heart skipped a beat.
Could it be...?
No!
It shouldn't have reached that point yet!
Dodai held his breath and quickly jumped off the boat, running towards them.
He breathed a sigh of relief when he got closer.
Just injured!
fine...
After looking around, he frowned.
"How could this have happened? Where's Killer B?"
"He..."
Darui hesitated, unsure how to answer.
Ai struggled to sit up.
"Uncle Dodai, because of my negligence, Killer B has been captured by Konoha!"
"What?"
Dodai's pupils contracted, and a look of shock and disbelief appeared on his face.
The Eight-Tails Jinchuriki...
and.
Or was he Perfect Jinchuriki capable of perfect Tailed Beast Transformation, captured by Konoha?
Suppressing his anger, Dodai demanded, "What exactly happened?!"
"I fell for their trap!"
Ai recounted the previous situation.
He lowered his head, his face filled with shame.
this time...
That is indeed undeniable.
Although Konoha set a trap, they themselves were the ones who stepped into it.
Dodai took a deep breath.
Kyohiko Yoshimine, merely a Wood Clone, possesses such terrifying power!
certainly.
What's most terrifying is the other party's cunning.
A single Wood Clone, without using any tricks, could not quickly defeat Killer B and A, so the opponent deliberately used a small team to attract their attention.
even.
This team also includes two Konoha elites, Nara Shikaku and Kakashi Hatake, both Jonin- level.
to be honest.
Even in the post-mortem analysis, Dodai didn't think Ai had done anything wrong.
That Wood Clone was obviously summoned through the Sealing Scroll after Ai was taken off the ship by the Shadow Possession Technique.
They had planned this all along!
His gaze was cold.
What is their attitude now?
"Kyohiko Yoshimine said..."
Ai recounted what Kyohiko had said at the time.
but.
He frowned and said, "But Konoha is so powerful that it's no longer a matter of cooperation or alliance; our Kumogakure is being gradually devoured by them!"
The Dodai did not answer.
How could he not understand this principle?
but.
The Jinchuriki has been captured!
The initiative is no longer in their hands.
He could only sigh and say, "Let's get everyone on board first. We can discuss the details later."
"Yes!"
Ai lowered her head, her face filled with undisguised shame.
He wished he could die in battle.
Can...
"I'll take you away."
Dodai carried him on his back.
Then, in a few Body Flicker Technique, he carried Ai a hundred paces away.
Only then did he whisper words of comfort.
"Don't blame yourself. Kyohiko Yoshimine too powerful. Even your father might not be his match now. If he continues to grow stronger, Kumogakure will have no future!"
"Yes, I... understand!"