I used to throw my weight around because those guys had rocks for brains

"The Daimyo is the nation's Jade. As long as I'm alive, I won't let you lay a finger on him."

After speaking, Asuma Sarutobi took a deep drag on his cigarette, savoring it.

He knew

this might be the last cigarette of his life.

Chiriku and the others relaxed a little when they heard Asuma Sarutobi's words.

They knew how strong Asuma was.

If he was willing to help, they would gain a powerful ally.

"Then you can shatter alongside your precious Jade."

Naruto Uzumaki shrugged, unconcerned.

He had given Asuma a chance.

If Asuma wanted to die,

Naruto would show him no mercy.

The only reason they had been able to throw their weight around before was that those people had rocks for brains.

"Lightning Release: Lightning Strike!"

Beizi of the Twelve Guardian Ninja struck first. He raised his iron staff high, then slammed it into the ground.

The next instant,

a bolt of lightning raced toward Naruto Uzumaki.

At the same time,

Nanwu, Xidu, and Dongmao rushed in from three sides.

"Lightning Release: Lightning Dream Thunder Man!"

The four formed Hand Seals together, sending four bolts of lightning at Naruto Uzumaki from four directions.

The next instant,

a mass of lightning swallowed Naruto Uzumaki.

"Hmph!"

"So this is all that arrogant Konoha Ninja can do."

When they saw the lightning engulf Naruto Uzumaki, Beizi and the other three smiled with disdain.

They had thought he would be difficult to deal with. He was nothing special.

"Be careful. Don't let your guard down."

Asuma Sarutobi couldn't help warning them when he saw their expressions.

"Relax. No one can survive a hit from that."

Beizi sneered.

It was the four of them's strongest combination Ninjutsu.

The mass of lightning could burn everything within its reach to ash.

Once it hit,