When Killer B bravely rushed into the shockwave of the explosion, he saw that there was nothing in the central crater.
Did he kill A with Tailed Beast Bomb?
Just as he was filled with regret and about to lose control of the Tailed Beast Chakra, the Eight-Tails reminded him in his mind:
"By the way, Ai isn't dead! Look over there!"
Killer B closely and saw that about fifteen meters from the epicenter of the explosion, in a small crater, Ai, covered in blood, was kneeling with his arms crossed.
"Hey! Are you alright?!"
Killer B dispersed the Tailed Beast Chakra and rushed over to help A up.
Ai breathed a sigh of relief when he saw it was Killer B.
"That was close! Your Tailed Beast Bomb powerful; I almost died."
Just as the Tailed Beast Bomb appeared, A, who was desperately chasing Minato Namikaze, suddenly found himself in the void.
The spot where Minato Namikaze disappeared has been replaced by a Tailed Beast Bomb Ball!
At the critical moment, A, based on his understanding of the Tailed Beast Bomb, began a desperate attempt to save himself.
He immediately used the Substitution Technique, leaving a wooden stake in place, switched to his maximum range, and then punched the ground!
The turbulent soil and rocks blocked the small pit. He knelt in the pit and used all his strength to activate his Lightning Release Armor, which blocked the explosion of the Tailed Beast Bomb.
"Bi, retreat to the main camp for now!"
Killer B nodded and roared:
"Retreat! Retreat back to camp!"
"Phew! I finally survived!"
The three members of the Ino -Ino-Shika-Cho collapsed to the ground, exhausted. They smiled at each other and looked at the blond-haired figure with admiration.
Minato Namikaze Jonin's Flying Thunder God Technique is truly amazing!
Even Gamabunta, puffing on his pipe, praised Gamaken:
" Jiraiya's disciple has grown to this level!"
That's amazing!
I thought I was going to get hurt!
Minato Namikaze, standing before Jiraiya, was unusually humble:
"This is all I should do as a teacher. This Flying Thunder God: Guiding Thunder was only achieved thanks to Mukai's suggestion and the use of a specially made curtain provided by Konan to set up the spell."
Having resolved his inner conflict Jiraiya, Jiraiya's personality became much more composed. He patted Minato on the shoulder and said:
"Awesome is awesome, no need to be so modest. Konan and Nagato have both become awesome ninjas, it's just a pity about Yahiko..."
By the way, how come you're back so soon?
How's Tsunade doing?
"It's said that the Third Raikage went there personally. Should we go and provide support?"
Minato Namikaze shook his head:
" Mukai's Puppet Mecha actually used Ninjutsu comparable to Dust Release!"
The Third Raikage was severely injured and almost died in the Land of Wind.
"How is this possible?"
"This... this is impossible!"
Ai Gang breathed a sigh of relief as Kumogakure's front-line camp in a sorry state, only to hear the news that his father, the Third Raikage, had returned severely injured.
"How is that possible? Dad's Lightning Armor is indestructible, the strongest shield. How could it be defeated by those weaklings, the Sand Shadows?"
Ai shook off Killer B, who was supporting him, and rushed inside:
"Father! How are you?"
The tent was filled with a strong smell of herbs and blood, replacing the familiar smell of steel and sweat.
Several medical-nin, having just finished treating the patients, were whispering about the patients' conditions, their faces filled with disbelief.
In the center of the tent, the Third Raikage A, A, a man hailed as the " Strongest Spear " and the " Strongest Shield," was leaning against a makeshift hard couch.
His bronze, muscular upper body was bare, with strange holes running from his shoulders to his arms, as if a piece had been missing out of thin air.
"Father..."
Ai's deep, hoarse voice broke the silence in the tent. He strode to the bed, knelt on one knee, and bowed his head.
"I'm back."
The Third Raikage slowly opened his eyes. His sharp, eagle-like eyes were still bright, but a hint of solemnity lingered deep within them.
His gaze first fell on his son, then swept over the wounds on his body.
"You're injured, so badly. Did Konoha's Tailed Beast join the battle?"
The third generation's voice remained steady, but carried a barely perceptible concern, "How badly are you injured?"
"It wasn't Konoha's Nine-Tails, it was Killer B's Tailed Beast Bomb that was somehow transferred to me by Konoha Ninja."
It's all my fault, I made you..."
He lowered his head, about to say, "I've let you down."
The Third Raikage raised his hand, interrupting his self-reproach. His movement aggravated his wounds, causing him to furrow his brow slightly.
"It's nothing, it's nothing."
"How is the situation? What are the team's losses?" He was more concerned about the village's ninja losses.
"The exertion was significant, but their emotions remained stable, and they have returned to the rear to rest."
The village's ninja suffered a loss of over three hundred men...
Ai answered, then abruptly raised her head, her eyes filled with barely suppressed confusion.
"Father! Your injuries... what happened?"
Who can hurt you?
Could it be that guy, Ōnoki?
He finally asked the question that had been lingering in his mind for a long time.
He couldn't believe it ever since he received the news that his father had been severely wounded and that the front lines had suffered a defeat.
What kind of power could have injured his father to such an extent?
This is the Strongest Shield ever!
The Third Raikage remained silent for a moment, his gaze fixed on the top of the tent.
He took a deep breath, the breath carrying a faint pain.
"Ai, not Ōnoki."
His voice was deep and serious, each word seeming to be squeezed out from his chest.
"This is not any Ninjutsu we are familiar with. There are no Hand Seals, no Chakra nature transformation, and not even any warning."
He raised his right hand, pointing to the wounds on his shoulder and arm:
"If Ōnoki's Dust Release is a beam of light, then this technique is a beam of light that is so pure and fast that it is invisible."
It came from an extremely distant place; the moment I sensed the danger, it had already arrived.
Ai held his breath, listening to this description that was beyond his comprehension.
"My ' Lightning Release Armor ' is like thin ice on a summer mountain peak before that light."
The Third Raikage's tone was unusually solemn:
"If I hadn't instinctively veered slightly at the last moment, my head and heart would have been the ones struck."
This technique is like traceable obliteration.
"Annihilation..."
Ai repeated the unfamiliar word, feeling a chill rise up her spine.
Even his father's absolute defense couldn't withstand it?
Tracking is possible! That's simply unbelievable!
" The Sunagakure possesses a completely different kind of power."
This spell takes a long time to activate, so the energy consumption must be considerable.
Such a terrifying technique must be a newly developed forbidden art.
He paused, his tone becoming even more somber:
"Ai, remember this lesson."
The Sunagakure is no longer the weakling we remember.
Besides, the Land of Wind is so poor they can't even afford to eat, so there's no point in conquering it. Let's concentrate our forces and fight against Konoha!
It's not worth putting our resources into Sunagakure!
The Third Raikage didn't finish his sentence, but A already understood the deeper meaning.
Even my father, who was once as tough as steel, has begun to fear Sunagakure!
Ai suddenly asked:
"Father, how should we deal with Ōnoki in Iwagakure?"