As he spoke, his sharp gaze swept over the people behind Minato Namikaze, lingering a moment longer on Killer B in particular. He calculated how to use the Jinchūriki-a trump card the enemy might not yet know about-to create an opening for a killing blow.
Minato Namikaze likewise swept a quick glance over the opposing force.
Seventy elite Kumogakure ninja, all with formidable presences. A and the black-haired youth beside him possessed especially staggering reserves of chakra.
Everyone on his side was an elite, but they were hopelessly outnumbered.
"Shikaku, it looks like your assessment was right on the mark."
Minato Namikaze spoke quietly to Shikaku Nara beside him.
"They really are going straight for our heart. We're outnumbered, so we can't fight them head-on. Our goal is to hold them here and buy time for the forces behind us to surround them. Focus on keeping A and that black-haired youth occupied."
"Understood." Shikaku Nara nodded, intelligence gleaming in his eyes. "Inoichi, Doto, stick to the plan."
"Got it!" Doto Akimichi flexed his thick arms, while Inoichi Yamanaka closed his eyes and began gathering his mental energy.
"Attack!" A wasted no more words and let out a thunderous roar!
"Lightning Release Chakra Mode!"
Boom!!
Dazzling blue lightning instantly enveloped A's entire body!
His hair stood on end and his muscles bulged, his presence surging like an erupting volcano!
The next instant, he became a bolt of blue lightning, tearing through the air with a terrifying sonic boom as he charged straight at Minato Namikaze!
Speed! Absolute strength and speed! That was what made the Fourth Raikage so terrifying!
Yet Minato Namikaze's speed was just as far beyond reason!
The instant A moved, Minato Namikaze vanished too!
This was not the high-speed movement of the Body Flicker Technique, which left afterimages