"Save him?"
Shukaku sneered. "He trespassed into my territory, so he should pay the price."
"He's just an ordinary ninja. There was no need for you to hit him that hard."
Sasuke spoke coldly.
"An ordinary ninja?"
A trace of disdain flashed through Shukaku's eyes. "To me, all humans are equally insignificant and foolish."
"Then let me show you the power of humans!"
Killing intent flashed in Sasuke's eyes as his hands rapidly formed seals. "Fire Release: Great Fire Dragon Technique!" A massive fire dragon erupted from Sasuke's mouth and charged straight at Shukaku.
"Hmph, cheap tricks!"
Shukaku snorted and opened his mouth, spewing out a massive wave of sand that instantly swallowed the fire dragon.
"This is bad!"
Aoba's expression changed. He had not expected Shukaku to be this strong.
"Sasuke, be careful!"
Aoba shouted.
Sasuke also realized how powerful Shukaku was. He quickly retreated while forming a Chakra Blade in his hand.
"Wind Release: Blade of Wind!"
Aoba rapidly formed seals, and a sharp wind blade shot toward Shukaku's eye.
Wariness flashed through Shukaku's eyes, and he hurriedly shut them. The wind blade struck his eyelid with a crisp clang, but did not harm him at all.
Is this the defense of a Tailed Beast? It's terrifying.
Aoba was alarmed.
"With just the two of us, defeating it will be difficult," Sasuke said in a low voice. "We have to find a way to save that Sunagakure ninja, then retreat."
"I agree."
Aoba nodded. "We'll split up. I'll draw Shukaku's attention while you take the chance to save that Sunagakure ninja."
"Alright."
Sasuke nodded.
"Wind Release: Wind Wall!"
Aoba rapidly formed seals, raising a Wind Wall before himself. Then he charged at Shukaku. "Shukaku, I'm your opponent!"
When Shukaku saw Aoba rushing toward him, his eyes were full