The Unquenchable Flame

Lariat!

A's right hand instantly transformed into a hand blade. Under the burst of violent lightning, it unleashed a fierce posture that even caused the air to distort.

Break for me!

A roared repeatedly.

The hand blade struck the Susanoo with lightning speed.

Bang! Bang! Bang!

Streaks of blue lightning struck down frantically, creating a dazzling, dizzying spectacle.

In just a few short seconds, the two had exchanged blows a dozen times.

However, facing A's peerless, sharp offensive, the Susanoo remained indestructible.

Madness!

Watching this scene, the Cloud Ninja in the arena turned deathly pale.

If even A, who was renowned for his unparalleled attack and speed, could not break this defense, then who else could possibly do it?

"Played long enough, now it's my turn to attack." Qin Yu looked at A, who had just steadied his footing, with a faint smile.

A's expression turned extremely grim. With lightning crackling incessantly all over his body, he shouted sharply, "I may not be able to break your defense for now, but you can't keep up with my speed either. Let's see who lasts longer; whoever does will be the winner."

"So that's what you're thinking about." A playful look appeared on Qin Yu's face as he said, "Too bad, you've got it all wrong."

"Amaterasu!"

The Nine-Tomoe Sharingan spun abruptly, and an inexplicable aura of death rapidly spread through A's heart.

"Big Brother, watch out!"

Killer B roared.

A massive octopus tentacle instantly wrapped around A.

Before he could even react, pitch-black flames suddenly surged upward.

The black flames rose like a tide, carrying an inexplicable heat that caused the temperature of the ruins to skyrocket.

What was most unimaginable was the speed at which these black flames spread; in the blink of an eye, they had consumed more than half of the hundred-meter-long octopus arm.

"Is... is this Fire Style?"

"Quick, use Water Style to put out the fire!"

"Water Style: Water Dragon Bullet!"

A Cloud Ninja proficient in Water Style quickly formed hand seals, and the water elements drifting in the world were instantly drawn away.

As the water dragon coalesced, it lunged head-on toward the black flames.

Boom!

The water dragon shattered instantly. Under the billowing steam, the black flames burned even more fiercely.

This bizarre scene caused everyone's expressions to change drastically.

"This... this is a fire that cannot be extinguished!" a Cloud Ninja exclaimed.

Awoo!

Eight-Tails Gyuki let out a heaven-shaking roar, and violent chakra erupted from its body, shooting straight into the sky.

This sudden outburst made even Qin Yu reveal a hint of envy.

Having a Tailed Beast really is different; this is the capital for squandering power.

"Hachibi, don't be impulsive." Killer B's expression changed slightly.

Unfortunately, before he could react, Qin Yu's Nine-Tomoe Sharingan suddenly spun.

"Tsukuyomi!"

Killer B instantly felt the world spinning.

The entire sky was occupied by a blood-red hue, and scarlet Nine-Tomoe Sharingan rapidly appeared in the firmament.

One, two, three, one hundred!

The dense, crowded sight made one's scalp tingle.

However, no matter how much Killer B struggled, he was bound to a cross and unable to move.

Among the figures emerging all around him, there was even a familiar face.

It's me!

Killer B's expression changed drastically.

Unfortunately, before he could react, the countless approaching figures plunged scarlet blades into his body one after another.

Ahhhhh!

The screams echoed through the world, sounding incredibly shrill and miserable.

This seemingly elaborate scene unfolded in the blink of an eye to the outside world.

Seeing Killer B suddenly dazed, A's expression shifted instantly.

"It's a genjutsu!"

"Lord A, quickly sever the Eight-Tails Jinchuriki's tentacle! Otherwise, the black flames will consume Lord Killer B."

A Kumogakure ninja shouted a frantic warning.

A had no time to think; lightning bloomed on his right hand, forming a hand blade that struck directly down upon the tentacle.

Squelch!

A massive spray of green liquid erupted into the air, and as the tentacle fell to the ground, it was quickly engulfed by the black flames.

Watching the black flames burn even the ground itself, both the Kumogakure and Konoha ninjas felt a chill run down their spines.

"Genjutsu release!" A didn't care about anything else, quickly weaving hand signs and roaring sharply.

However, after trying seven or eight different methods to break the genjutsu, Killer B, trapped in the Tsukuyomi, remained completely unresponsive.

"Lord A, what is going on?"

"In Konoha, the Kurama Clan and the Uchiha Clan are masters of genjutsu, but we've tried so many ways to break it with no success. What should we do?"

The scene descended into chaos, and the remaining five Kumogakure ninjas began to consider retreating.

A single Kirin had instantly wiped out over a hundred elites.

They had thought that with the AB Duo, they could turn the tide and defeat Qin Yu in one fell swoop.

Yet, his successive techniques had completely shattered their understanding of the situation.

Faced with such an unsolvable opponent, how could they break the deadlock?

"The only way now is to forcibly break the genjutsu. First, kill the caster; second, use a more powerful chakra to shock the body from within." A's face was dark to the extreme.

However, seeing Qin Yu protected by an impenetrable shell, A immediately abandoned the first option.

As for the second, facing Killer B, who was the Eight-Tails Jinchuriki, A knew he couldn't compete in terms of raw chakra.

That was simply impossible to achieve.

"What's wrong? Can't make a decision?" Qin Yu smiled warmly.

"The method is simple: as long as you move far away from me, the caster, this genjutsu will dissipate quickly."

Tsukuyomi was one of the strongest genjutsu to ever appear in the ninja world.

But the duration of the illusion was tied to the caster's ocular power.

The reason Kakashi was able to escape back then was because Itachi Uchiha's ocular power was insufficient.

Even so, Kakashi remained in a coma for seven or eight days afterward before recovering.

Thinking back on that scene, he still felt a lingering fear.

"Of course, I won't let you escape that easily." The smile on Qin Yu's face deepened.

A's cheek twitched as he said, "Kid, don't be too arrogant. I've already seen through all your tricks."

"I may not be able to break your defense, but you can't kill me either."

"You're not wrong." Qin Yu didn't deny it, smiling as he said, "So, I want to make a deal with you."

"As long as you hand over the training method for the Lightning Release Chakra Mode, I can release the genjutsu."

"I forgot to tell you: in this world of genjutsu, one second could already be several days and nights."

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone's expression changed drastically.

Whether it was Konoha or Kumogakure, even A had not expected that what Qin Yu was plotting was the Lightning Release Chakra Mode he possessed.

"Lord A, you must not hand over this technique!"

"This is the secret technique of our Kumogakure. If the people of Konoha obtain it, it will be a massive threat to our village."

"Lord A, please think carefully. We of Kumogakure are undefeated in battle; we do not fear even death."