" Summoning Technique!"
Accompanied by a familiar voice, a massive figure appeared before Chiyo.
As the smoke and dust dissipated, the figure, with a tail covered in purple runes, swayed like a small mountain.
This is... Shukaku?
Why is Shukaku out?
Wait, Shukaku goes berserk, there should be a familiar line like, "I'm finally here!"
The height is wrong too. A fully evolved Shukaku is fifty meters tall, but this figure that looks like Shukaku is only twelve meters tall at most!
Summoning Technique?
Only then did Chiyo and the others get a clear look at the figure standing atop Shukaku's head.
" Mukai? What's going on?"
Mukai, wearing the Hierarch Mecha and with his arms crossed, said:
"This is a long story, we'll talk about it later."
Deal with these traitors first!
Mukai suddenly raised his voice and said:
"I'm giving you one last chance. Surrender now, and I promise I won't kill you and will give you a fair trial."
Don't say you weren't warned!
Unfortunately, these rebellious families still claim to have noble blood.
They don't even understand the meaning of "don't say you weren't warned".
When Fusa Yukimura saw Shukaku appear, he was truly startled.
But like Chiyo, he noticed something was wrong with Shukaku.
As the Tailed Beast of Sunagakure, One-Tail Shukaku, has always been known for its volatile temper.
As Tailed Beast living in the desert, Shukaku's violent nature is as terrifying as the Death Desert.
Every time Shukaku goes berserk, it's a disaster for Sunagakure.
The children of Sunagakure all know that he's always shouting "I'm back!"
When has Shukaku ever been so quiet?
When will Shukaku be able to be summoned by spirits?
How could Shukaku, as Tailed Beast, only be a dozen meters tall?
This is a smokescreen!
Trying to scare them? You're too naive!
Fusa Yukimura pointed:
"Sand worms, giant scorpions, charge!"
With a rustling sound, the giant desert scorpion and the giant sandworm rushed straight towards them.
" Shukaku, it seems your intimidating power isn't that great after all!"
Mukai's tone was full of sarcasm, but Shukaku at his feet wasn't angry; it merely narrowed its star-shaped pupils and grinned, saying:
" Mukai is joking. Perhaps I've been inside Bunpuku's body for too long, and the village has forgotten how terrifying I was."
Shukaku's Kakuzu twitched as he spoke.
Wasn't it you who beat me up to this state?
Ask me to my face, isn't Shukaku a matter of face?
Circumstances dictate the course of events; Shukaku, nestled at Mukai's feet, behaved as obediently as a tamed raccoon dog.
Not only did they not dare to refute, but they also asked cautiously:
" Mukai, may I kill these two summoned beasts?"
Mukai nodded and said:
"I gave them a chance, and since they didn't cherish it, I'll grant them their wish!"
After killing those two bugs, let's prepare to Drilling Air Bullet!
Having obtained Mukai's permission, Shukaku finally wore a cruel smile on its chubby face:
"Foolish insects, you're courting death!"
Shukaku slammed its two sand arms forward.
The enormous claws were like solidified sandstorms.
It instantly became even larger as it was being photographed!
The arm, which was originally about ten meters long, swelled to more than twenty meters!
boom!
Two sand arms, each over eight meters in diameter, slammed the giant desert scorpion and the giant sandworm directly into the ground.
Juice splattered everywhere!
Gulp
These two enormous arms evoked memories of Shukaku for Fusa Yukimura and the others.
That domineering, destructive power—the power of the Tailed Beast!
How is that possible?
Before they could react, the smaller version of Shukaku's arm had already reverted to its original shape, and it began slapping its belly with a wide grin.
"You insects! Feel the wrath of Lord Shukaku!"
Mukai, I'm about to begin!
Drilling Air Bullet!
Mukai had already formed the hand seal, and with one hand forward, he began to charge the compressed air in Shukaku's mouth!
At the same time, a supercapacitor with its self-destruct mechanism activated was thrown out, enveloped in a burst of compressed air and sent flying.
Combination Ninjutsu, Thunderstorm Drilling Air Bullet!
ha!
A highly compressed gas cloud, five meters in size and crackling with blue-white electricity, shot out from Shukaku's mouth.
The massive Drilling Air Bullet arrived in an instant, and before it even hit, Fusa Yukimura felt the hairs on his body stand on end.
brush!
The Thunderstorm Drilling Air Bullet, had already begun to discharge electricity indiscriminately before it hit the target.
In the despairing gazes of these people, they were completely engulfed by the Thunderstorm Drilling Air Bullet.
Raging wind blades, enveloped in a violent electrical explosion.
However, this is just the beginning.
Having just finished his Substitution Technique and before he could even catch his breath, Fusa Yukimura was confronted by another massive Drilling Air Bullet.
"No!"
Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom!
Drilling Air Bullet!
Five highly compressed air blades, five supercapacitors,
Mukai and Shukaku's simple combination Ninjutsu directly wiped out the elite clan members and allies that Fusa Yukimura had placed high hopes on.
Amidst the yellow sand, in five overlapping craters, all that remains are melted, charred debris.
Annihilate them outright!
Shukaku had been feeling frustrated for so long, and these five Drilling Air Bullet finally allowed it to vent its pent-up frustration:
"You insects! Now you know how powerful Lord Shukaku is! You idiots!"
Chiyo and the other families exchanged glances; that tone was unmistakably Shukaku's!
Shukaku, known for its explosive temper, is actually so obedient?
How did Mukai do it?
Faced with the arrogant and clamorous Shukaku, Mukai simply stomped his foot, and it quieted down.
" Mukai, mission accomplished."
"Very good. Practice your Wind Release Ninjutsu more often. If you encounter danger, use Reverse Summoning Technique to call for me."
With me protecting you, no one can bully you!
Let's go play in that anchor point desert!
"Yes, sir!"
Shukaku reached out and dragged Mukai to the ground, then disappeared with a bang.
" Granny Chiyo, how is the Third Kazekage? Is he badly injured?"
Chiyo also put away the Chikamatsu Collection of Ten Puppets, shaking her head sadly.
Mukai frowned and asked in confusion:
" Fusa Clan members gone mad?"
What benefits would they gain from assassinating the Third Kazekage?
Could they possibly become the Kazekage?
"You guessed right, their goal is to replace the Third Kazekage."
Their backers are the daimyo of the Land of Wind.
Mukai was completely stunned by this news.
"Has the Daimyo of the Land of Wind lost his mind?"
"Is the decline of the hidden village in the Land of Wind actually beneficial to the Land of Wind?"
Before Chiyo could answer, Ebizo arrived with his guards and said:
"For the Daimyo, the Kazekage, whom they cannot control, is like a Ninja Blade that can hurt them."
Even if a high-ranking official fails, it won't be a big problem.
But not Sunagakure.
Sister, the village is now at a critical juncture, facing life or death.
As he spoke, Ebizo handed the intelligence scroll to Chiyo.
"This is..."
Chiyo unfurled the scroll, her expression changing drastically:
"What does daimyo mean?"
"Temporarily suspend funding to the village?"
Upon hearing that Chiyo and Ebizo were going to discuss village matters, Mukai instinctively wanted to leave, but Chiyo stopped her.
" Mukai, this is a critical moment for the village. You and Sasori should both attend the Jonin Tournament!"