Besieged on All Sides

"Fourth Kazekage, Fifth Mizukage, this is between Uchiha Mingyou and me, and this barrier isn't meant to target you."

The Raikage's lightning intensified, as if they had activated their Lightning Chakra cells, successfully reaching Second Gear.

With the use of Second Gear, their speed and power would likely experience a significant boost compared to before.

"Is that so?" Fourth Kazekage Rasa frowned. Although he was interested in recruiting Mingyou, seeing the current situation, he feared his reach exceeded his grasp.

Mei Terumi watched Mingyou and the Raikage, her eyes flickering, as if she was struggling internally.

If she chose to help Mingyou this time, the Land of Water would inevitably incur the wrath of the Land of Lightning.

That Mingyou, relying on his powerful abilities, had already offended Third Tsuchikage Ōnoki.

If she really chose to intervene, the Land of Water would become the target of everyone's animosity this time.

"Fourth Raikage, don't mind if I lend a hand, do you? I haven't settled my score with this brat yet."

Sure enough, Ōnoki's voice suddenly rang out. His short figure floated in the air, arriving near the Fourth Raikage.

"Is that so? That works out perfectly. Let this arrogant brat know the power of us Kage."

The Fourth Raikage chuckled dismissively, looking at Mingyou as if he were a prey about to be captured.

If Mingyou were really captured, he wouldn't doubt for a moment that he would be subjected to inhuman abuse.

Whether he was locked up to become a breeding machine or used as a test subject for extracting sperm, That... would be a terrifying end.

At the same time, the four Kage's guards had arrived in time, following their respective leaders.

A line of Land of Lightning ninja also appeared on the rooftops, poised and ready, quietly watching Mingyou's direction.

As soon as the Raikage gave the order, they would unhesitatingly unleash their strongest attacks on Mingyou.

"Yo~~ Looks like quite the welcoming committee, but it's still not enough to threaten me."

Mingyou frowned. Although the situation seemed perilous, he wasn't too worried.

Having multiple means at his disposal was Mingyou's greatest safety net at this moment.

"Uchiha brat, still acting tough when death is at your doorstep."

Ōnoki stepped forward, floating in the air and closing the distance with Mingyou. "Then, allow this old man to use my most proficient Dust Release Ninjutsu to turn you into dust in this world."

"Hold on." Ōnoki's Dust Release hand seals had just begun when the Fourth Raikage stopped him.

The Fourth Raikage said in a deep voice, "Third Tsuchikage, I think you've misunderstood my intentions. Although this brat is hateful, we can't let him die just yet."

"Oh?" A hint of doubt flashed in Ōnoki's eyes, but he quickly understood what the Raikage was thinking.

Just as Mingyou had said before, the Raikage valued Mingyou's Sharingan abilities.

"Understood, I'll do my best to cooperate." Ōnoki nodded slightly, although he disdained the Fourth Raikage's actions.

But compared to his hatred for Mingyou, these were nothing.

"Darui, you will cooperate with me." As soon as the Fourth Raikage finished speaking, his figure disappeared.

He transformed into a blur, charging straight towards Mingyou.

"Guillotine Drop!"

Without anyone noticing, the Fourth Raikage was already high in the sky, delivering a powerful axe kick towards the top of the Susanoo's head.

The lightning emanating from that kick was even more intense than before.

From Mingyou's perspective, he couldn't see where the Raikage was, only a ball of lightning and electricity crashing down from above.

Without time to think, Mingyou controlled the Susanoo to retreat while swinging the ten-meter-long sword in his right hand upwards.

Mingyou himself possessed Lightning Chakra, so aside from the attack's intensity, the side effects of the lightning were not a concern.

Boom~~

The Fourth Raikage's kick collided with the blade of the giant sword, creating a deafening roar.

Although the Susanoo didn't sustain any damage, it was forced to retreat several steps due to the Raikage's powerful kick.

"Yosh, finally caught a chance."

At the same time, Darui, having received the Raikage's orders, had quietly climbed onto the roof behind, preparing for a sneak attack.

Darui formed the hand seals for the Shadow Clone Technique. With a flash of light and shadow, an identical Darui appeared beside him.

Just as the Susanoo was staggering backward from the Raikage's kick, the two Darui simultaneously and rapidly formed the same hand seals.

"Lightning Release: Double Black Panther!"

As the final seal was completed, several black lightning bolts flickered in front of the two Darui.

The lightning bolts were as thick as stone pillars, looking incredibly menacing. While emitting a crackling and piercing sound, they struck directly towards the top of the Susanoo's head.

[You have copied a non-attribute Ninjutsu, Shadow Clone Technique.]

[You have copied a Lightning Release Ninjutsu, Lightning Release: Double Black Panther.]

[You have copied a burst of Taijutsu energy, Taijutsu Constitution +39]

"Not fast enough to dodge?"

Uchiha Mingyou naturally noticed Darui's big movements on the rooftop behind him, but the Susanoo was recoiling from the momentum and its body was too large, so it couldn't react in time.

"Tch~~"

Mingyou looked disdainful. Just a Lightning Release? Did they really think it could break through the Susanoo's strongest defense?

He simply gave up trying to dodge and manipulated the Susanoo's large hand, slamming the blade into the ground to stabilize their stance.

Boom~~

At the same time, the clusters of black lightning arrived in front of them, striking the back of the Susanoo's head.

He merely raised a hand to block, and the lightning struck the Susanoo's arm, but didn't cause much damage.

"Uchiha brat, eat my fist!"

Third Tsuchikage Ōnoki had somehow flown behind Mingyou.

"Earth Release: Super Added-Weight Rock Technique!"

His seemingly light punch actually contained infinite power.

If he were really hit by it, it probably wouldn't feel good.

"Playing the numbers game with me, huh?"

Mingyou snorted softly and simply gave up on using the Susanoo.

Whoosh~~

The massive body over ten meters tall suddenly disappeared, and Ōnoki's punch aimed for Mingyou's face, but he passed through Mingyou's body with a look of horror.

"Bang~~"

Before Ōnoki could recover, the re-solidified Mingyou lifted a foot and kicked him in his lower back.

"Ah~~"

Ōnoki already had back pain, and it was unclear if the kid did it on purpose or not, but he just so happened to kick him right in his old back.

He let out a scream, the pain from his lower back causing him to lose control of his body, and he fell straight towards the ground.