Kage-Level Strength

Kushina reached for her Ninja Tool Pouch at her waist, pulled out Kunai, and held it to her chest, her voice filled with bitterness.

"This is really bad... I still have so much to say to you, Eiji."

"In this situation, there's no point in making any last words. Although I don't know how these guys infiltrated the Village, they can't easily defeat me."

Even so, Eiji still felt some pressure.

According to Six Eyes' perception, the strength of the people in front of him included a large number of Genin, a considerable number of Chunin, and even a few Jonin, some of whom were Elite Jonin.

It's important to understand that Elite Jonin in Konoha are comparable to future monsters like Kakashi and Might Guy. Although the strength of the Cloud Village's Kumogakure isn't quite at that level yet, those who can be called Jonin must have some skills.

But that's not the point.

The main focus was on the muscular man with a scar on his face standing at the very front. Eiji felt a sense of unease after seeing the amount of Chakra within him. Who exactly was this man?

Eiji vaguely sensed that his strength had reached the "Shadow" level, which was somewhat troublesome.

Wait a minute, why wasn't such a powerful being mentioned in the original work?

"Those Azure eyes... it seems you must be Ryuuzaki Eiji. The one beside you must be Kushina Uzumaki. My Warui, and I'm also the Third Raikage's brother—Bee! Surrender! The Lord Raikage's orders are to capture you alive if possible. Giving up resistance will make things easier for you."

The Third Raikage's brother Warui, spoke calmly, as if announcing a given fact.

In his view, the two children were no threat, while he, leading over a hundred elite Kumogakure warriors, was unlikely to encounter any setbacks under these circumstances.

Hearing this, Eiji's lips curled into an arrogant smile as he said, "Sorry, I'm not so lowly as to bow down to nobody. That would make me look incredibly pathetic."

This guy is very strong.

The Third Raikage's brother, huh? He's obviously no nobody.

Why wasn't this kind of person mentioned in the original work?

Where did it come from?

Eiji could clearly sense that the burly man before him was vastly different from the enemies he had faced before.

Just look at those muscles, those powerful meridians, and that massive Chakra reserve—his aura is just like that of the Fourth Raikage.

Eiji turned his head to look at Kushina behind him. Although her strength had improved by leaps and bounds, it was still not enough to deal with such a dangerous battle. He had to get her away from here first so that he could use his skills.

"Kushina, no one has come to our aid yet, which means something has happened in the Village as well. This group is after me. I'll take you away from here first."

Eiji said calmly.

While using Ao to Teleportation Kushina away together is an option, if I leave on my own, these people might scatter and run off everywhere, which would be troublesome.

He wasn't going to let this opportunity to massively increase his Fusion Rate slip by.

Although we are complete strangers, since you've come here specifically to die, I'll grant your wish!

"Although I'd like to stay and help Eiji, I'm afraid staying here will only get in the way... I wish I could be stronger."

Kushina gritted her teeth and didn't insist, and Eiji was quite satisfied with Kushina's rationality.

If this were a character from a shonen manga, they'd probably insist on fighting side-by-side no matter what, which would only cause trouble for the stronger characters.

"Don't say that. The Village is definitely in chaos, and that might just give you a chance to shine."

"Hehe, Eiji, you're not going to lose, are you?"

"Don't worry, it would be so pathetic to lose. I don't want to die so young."

"You must be careful, absolutely! You absolutely cannot die!"

Hearing the two talking back and forth, Warui felt offended.

So many of us gathered here just to watch you two show off your love?

"Boy, you don't actually think I'd be kind enough to let one of you go, do you? If you're willing to come back to Kumogakure with me, I can spare both of your lives!"

Warui remembered the Raikage's instructions: if possible, bring both of them back to Kumogakure; that would be a great achievement.

His brother liked to bring talented children back to the Village to reproduce. Although he felt this was a bit excessive, it was for the sake of the Village, and his brother had a reason to do so.

"Sorry, sir, I don't like places like Kumogakure that are full of muscle-bound weirdos, and I especially dislike being threatened!"

Eiji activated the Azure aura in his hand, and a blue gravitational sphere began to form in his palm. The Azure aura raged wildly around his body, forcing the Cloud Village ninjas around him to retreat.

After Eiji used the Azure Dragon to clear a path, Kushina saw an opportunity and quickly broke through the opening using the Body Flicker Technique. She then ran towards the Konoha Residential District with all her might.

"Eiji! I believe you can win! I'll go find Tsunade, but you absolutely cannot lose before then!!!"

Seeing their target slip away right under their noses, Warui's forehead veins bulged. He barked out the order, "Damn it, catch her! Lord Raikage's orders are to capture that little brat! She absolutely cannot escape! If that's not possible, kill her!"

Upon hearing the order, the Ninja roared and gave chase, but before they could move even ten meters, a pale blue light enveloped the space.

The enormous blue energy ball, carrying branches and Sand and Gravel, flew past them like a giant pendulum, crushing them from the side!

Boom--!

Countless Kumogakure were directly swept away and killed by the massive azure, many Tree were broken and Giant Rock were smashed, and some of the others fell to the ground, some dropped their Ninja Tool, and those around them swallowed hard and looked at Eiji.

Eiji's Azure eyes grew increasingly dangerous. "Hey, I didn't give you permission to leave here, did I?"

"He can unleash destructive Ninjutsu beyond his capabilities, just as described in the intelligence. He's quite a formidable brat."

Warui looked at the furrows plowed into the ground. Even as a seasoned warrior, he had never seen such a genius before, let alone someone who was just a child.

His brother was right; if he hadn't died at his hands today, he would definitely have become a great enemy of the Kumogakure in the future!

Unfortunately, there are no "what ifs"!

"Releasing Ninjutsu of this scale must have greatly depleted your Chakra. You sacrificed yourself to save her. I, Warui, acknowledge you as a worthy opponent. You can die with honor!"

Numerous bolts of lightning appeared on his body as Warui completely enveloped his body with Lightning Release Chakra!

Lightning Release Body grants him superhuman speed, strength, and defense. This is a secret technique personally taught to him by his brother, the Third Raikage. Any enemy who has ever seen this move is doomed!

He had originally intended to try to bring him back to Kumogakure, but with such a genius, he would definitely be unable to control him in the future, so he had no choice but to ruthlessly destroy him!