At the center of the battlefield, the atmosphere was so heavy it was nearly suffocating. Gold Dust and lightning stood opposed, forming two utterly different worlds.
On one side was Rasa. The desert beneath his feet seemed to have transformed into a golden ocean, vast Gold Dust flowing slowly around him as though alive, forming impregnable barriers one moment and ferocious beasts poised to strike the next. His expression was cold, his gaze as sharp as an eagle's, locked firmly on the enemies before him. Though his Magnet Release differed from the Third Kazekage's control over Iron Sand, its sheer weight, defensive power, and ability to reshape the terrain on a massive scale played a crucial role in this defensive battle.
On the other side stood the famed A-B Duo. A, the future Fourth Raikage, was still young, yet he had already displayed astonishing strength. Lightning crackled around his entire body, and the violent Lightning Release Chakra Mode granted him unmatched speed and power. Simply standing there, he radiated the terrifying pressure of a savage beast. Beside him, Killer B struck strange poses with apparent casualness, muttering off-key rap verses, but the tailed beast-level chakra contained within him was as unfathomable as an abyss, making hearts tremble. The phantom image of the Eight-Tails' tentacles flickered in and out behind him.
"Oh yeah~! Golden sand, shining bright~! But if you wanna stop Big Bro and me, you're nowhere near enough~ Fool~! Idiot~!" Killer B said in his distinctive tone.
"Shut up, B! Focus on the enemy!" A roared, his voice like thunder. His patience had run out. Sunagakure's stubborn resistance, especially the red-haired man's Magnet Release before him, had thoroughly enraged him.
Lariat!
A's figure vanished in an instant, turning into a bolt of blue lightning that charged straight at Rasa