So What?

"That's right, it's just us. So what?"

Shen Ye stood with his hands on his hips, watching Killer Bee. Although this guy looked incredibly strong right now, there was still a possibility of victory.

"It seems we need to change our approach."

Minato nodded. Relying on conventional combat methods really wouldn't do much against this guy.

"Strength of a Hundred: Partial Multi-Size Technique!"

Shen Ye leaped high into the air, his entire right arm instantly swelling to a massive size as he plummeted straight toward Killer Bee.

"Trifling tricks!"

Killer Bee completely underestimated Shen Ye's strength. Instead of dodging, he met the attack head-on.

As the tiny fist collided with the gargantuan one, Killer Bee was instantly blasted by the force, catapulting back toward the ground like a bullet.

With a thunderous boom, a massive trench appeared in the earth, and Killer Bee lay motionless within it.

"It can't be over this easily, that would be too boring."

Shen Ye stood at the edge of the trench, peering into the depths. Killer Bee twitched twice before slowly standing up.

His eyes were filled with fury. He hadn't expected such a small body to unleash such immense power, forcing him into a humiliating spot.

His anger was laced with a hint of disbelief.

"It seems I need to get serious with you lot. To think you could unleash such powerful force."

"One Thousand Years of Death!"

Taking advantage of the moment, Hatake Sakumo appeared silently behind Killer Bee, his hands clasped together with only two fingers extended.

In an instant, Killer Bee's expression tightened.

From Shen Ye's perspective, Killer Bee looked as if he were standing in a pot of boiling oil; his face turned beet red, ready to explode at any moment.

"Ah!!"

A startled cry escaped his lips as Killer Bee shot into the sky before crashing back down to the ground.

Only Hatake Sakumo remained in the trench, wearing a cheeky grin, still holding his half-crouched posture of the heroic One Thousand Years of Death.

Killer Bee paced back and forth, clutching his backside. He felt excruciating pain in his rear, and tears welled up in the corners of his eyes, threatening to fall.

"You're finished! To humiliate me like this!"

"It is your honor to experience the ultimate secret of taijutsu. This is the first time I've used it in actual combat, and the results are quite good, aren't they?"

Although everyone's common enemy was Killer Bee, Shen Ye and the others still felt a chill run down their spines, subconsciously hiding their own backsides behind Hatake Sakumo.

Shen Ye curled his lip, never expecting Hatake Sakumo to use One Thousand Years of Death at a time like this.

"Hatake, well done!"

"It's nothing. If we can't defeat him directly, making him wish he were dead seems even harder to accept."

Minato and Shikaku couldn't help but give Hatake Sakumo a thumbs-up, their hearts already filled with admiration.

At the same time, both men warned themselves in their hearts never to provoke Hatake Sakumo under any circumstances; after all, the backside is a very fragile thing.

After some time, Killer Bee finally regained his composure. He rubbed his backside and pointed a finger at Hatake Sakumo.

"Kid, you've successfully caught my attention!"

He had intended to capture the leader first, but the humiliation from Hatake Sakumo forced him to change his target.

"Water Release: Water Bullet Technique!"

Killer Bee formed hand seals, gathering the chakra within his body toward his mouth.

Looking at him now, for some reason, Killer Bee's hand seals looked incredibly awkward; his legs were pressed tightly together, making him look more like a woman.

Suddenly, a pillar of water erupted from his mouth, surging toward Hatake Sakumo in the trench.

The speed was immense. It was too late for Hatake Sakumo to dodge, and only the rushing water pillar remained in his vision.

"Earth Release: Earth Dome!"

Hatake Sakumo crouched down and slammed his hands onto the ground. The earth before him began to churn, erecting a wall several centimeters thick.

The water pillar slammed into the earthen wall. The massive impact nearly shattered it, but in the end, it was held back.

"Not bad, but you won't be so lucky next time."

"That is exactly what we were going to say to you!"

Shen Ye and Minato exchanged a glance and nodded. They charged toward Killer Bee from two different directions, reaching his side in just a few breaths.

Almost simultaneously, the two swung their fists, aiming viciously for Killer Bee's head.

Killer Bee let out a cold snort, his body jerking backward to evade the attack while simultaneously seizing the opportunity to reach out and grab both of their arms.

Feeling the force emanating from his grip, Shen Ye knew that if he couldn't break free quickly, he would likely be crushed by this guy.

The three of them remained locked in a triangle, the force exerted by their hands the only proof that the battle was still ongoing.

"Kid, if you don't want to die, then obediently become my sacrifice. Being alive is much more effective than being dead."

"Naive!"

Shen Ye planted one foot firmly into the ground, while the other swung through the air, slamming into Killer Bee's stomach.

In the end, two fists were no match for four hands. After a few exchanges, Killer Bee realized he would only continue to suffer if he stayed, so he decided to create some distance.

Taking advantage of a punch, Killer Bee retreated, unaware that a trap had been waiting for him all along.

"Shadow Possession Technique!"

Shikaku had been waiting on the sidelines for the perfect opening; he only had one chance to succeed.

Otherwise, once this guy grew wary, it would be impossible to control him again.

The shadow beneath his feet surged across the ground, racing toward Killer Bee's feet before coiling up his arms and wrapping around his body.

"Damn it, to think I was outsmarted by you two brats! I won't accept this!"

"And what if you don't? Are you going to break free and keep fighting us? Give it up. With our seamless teamwork, you're only going to get hurt."

Shen Ye tapped Killer Bee on the head, his face full of mockery.

After all, this guy appeared to have the strength of at least a Chunin, yet he had been easily captured by four kids who hadn't even graduated from the Ninja Academy yet.

Killer Bee's eyes darted around, and his attitude shifted suddenly.

"I know now that you kids are truly formidable. To have such strength at such a young age, your futures are boundless."

"Cut the crap. Are you trying to trick us into letting you go so you can teach us how to use the Altar?"

"How did you know?"

Killer Bee's face lit up with surprise, thinking he had a chance to regain his freedom.

If he just gave them a simple explanation about the Altar, he could still quietly turn them into sacrifices and ultimately reap the benefits for himself.

However, he was met with a sharp flick to the forehead from Shen Ye, the sound echoing throughout the entire forest.