After Zhou Cheng left, Yugito made her way to Kumogakure's gates.
The shinobi on guard recognized her at a glance.
They couldn't help cheering with delight.
Their shouts drew the attention of more shinobi.
"Lady Yugito is back!"
"I told you she'd be all right."
"The measly Akatsuki could never be a match for her."
Yugito looked rather embarrassed. They were laying it on too thick.
The Akatsuki had me completely pinned down!
Only that guy could withstand three Kage-level opponents ganging up on him.
Everyone crowded around Yugito and escorted her to the Raikage's building.
The Raikage and Killer B were just about to leave the village to rescue her.
The two groups ran straight into each other.
"Yugito, you escaped!"
Killer B looked delighted, and Raikage A's expression softened considerably.
The Eight-Tails, Gyuki, spoke inside Killer B's mind.
"B, the Two-Tails is no longer inside Yugito!"
Killer B's eyes widened instantly. How was that possible?
If the Two-Tails was no longer inside her, how could she still be alive?
A Jinchūriki whose tailed beast was extracted was certain to die.
"B, keep quiet for now. Ask her once we're somewhere private."
Killer B nodded solemnly, without any of his usual rapping flair.
"All right, everyone, disperse!"
With his strength, Raikage A had also sensed something different about Yugito.
He led the inner circle toward the Raikage's Office.
Once only the inner circle remained, Killer B was the first to speak:
"Yugito, where's the Two-Tails?"
"Why isn't the Two-Tails inside you anymore?"
His words silenced the entire room!
What did you say? The Two-Tails wasn't inside Yugito?
With her tailed beast extracted, she couldn't possibly still be alive.
"Lord Killer B, could you be mistaken?"
"As a Jinchūriki yourself, you should know better than anyone!"
Everyone else turned their