As his words fell, the surging river of molten lava abruptly froze completely, three feet from his body!
The next second, Uchiha Gen raised his fingertips slightly and gave a gentle flick.
A phantom Mangekyō Sharingan instantly appeared before the new Four-Tails Jinchūriki's eyes. Immediately afterward, phantom Mangekyō Sharingan overlaid his eyes as well.
In a single encounter, without even making eye contact, the new Four-Tails Jinchūriki instantly fell under the Mangekyō Sharingan's genjutsu.
From his attack to his being controlled, fewer than two breaths had passed.
The sight made the expressions of Han, who was about to help, and the Two-Tails Jinchūriki and Qila, who were watching the spectacle from afar, change drastically.
If he could control a Jinchūriki that easily, what about them?
"A, did you see that?"
Ōnoki's voice was dry. He stared fixedly at the controlled Four-Tails Jinchūriki standing motionless below and spoke gravely.
"This is why I don't dare let him grow."
The Third Raikage's brows were likewise tightly knitted, his rugged face heavy with solemnity.
Although he couldn't stand Ōnoki and trusted none of his promises, the reality before him seemed to leave no room for acting on impulse.
"Old runt, you'd better not try anything."
The Third Raikage stared hard at Ōnoki as pitch-black lightning surged around him again.
"We can join forces today. Just this once."
"But... if you dare stab me in the back, my Yotsuki Clan will inflict devastating losses on your Iwagakure, even if it costs us our entire clan. And I... will take you down with me."
Third Raikage A spoke coldly, his tone heavy.
Ōnoki nodded firmly at his words.
"Rest assured. I understand what matters better than you do!"
As his words fell, both men moved instantly.
The first to rise was a streak of pitch-black