Why make it such a life-or-death situation? Are you just giving up already?
Jiraiya thought death was imminent, suddenly opened his eyes and saw the purplish-black Tailed Beast Bomb, filled with deadly danger, being held in a large hand.
More accurately, it was held in the palm of a large wooden hand.
"This..." Jiraiya gaped in disbelief. The Rasengan was developed based on the principle of the Tailed Beast Bomb. Minato Namikaze often discussed the further development of the Rasengan with him. For example, the Big Ball Rasengan is a recent achievement.
Therefore, no one understood the terrifying power of the Tailed Beast Bomb better than him. He was able to easily block Tailed Beast Bomb, albeit an incomplete one. Was this the power that allowed the First Hokage to end the Warring States period and establish Konoha?
Naoki Senju manipulated the tall wooden doll to grasp the Tailed Beast Bomb, and then swiftly turned and threw the Tailed Beast Bomb, which could explode at any moment, towards the pursuing Fourth Raikage.
Armored to the teeth with Lightning Release Armor, he originally intended to withstand the attack head-on, but upon discovering that what was being thrown at him was actually Tailed Beast Bomb, he immediately dodged it somewhat awkwardly.
As for the option of directly resisting the Tailed Beast Bomb... he wanted to live a few more years and didn't want the Kumogakure to be forced to choose a next Raikage.
"By the way, quickly hold off that wooden figure!"
The Fourth Raikage's roar reached Killer B's ears, but at this moment, he and the Eight-Tails couldn't care less about that. The Toad Oil that Jiraiya spat out was some kind of strange Ninjutsu, and after being ignited by the Fire Style, it stuck directly to the Eight-Tails. Moreover, the flames couldn't be extinguished by rolling around. If this continued, the Eight-Tails would really become a live roasted octopus!
" Gyuki, release your Complete Tailed Beast Transformation."
Fortunately, for the Jinchūriki, this situation is not unsolvable; in fact, it can be resolved quite easily, but at a cost...
"By the way, for the next period of time, you'll have to rely on your own strength."
"No problem, don't worry!"
Wearing small sunglasses, Killer B nodded seriously and said that for a period of time after deactivating his Complete Tailed Beast Transformation, the amount of Eight-Tails Chakra he could use would be greatly reduced, and he would have to wait a considerable amount of time before he could use the Complete Tailed Beast Transformation again.
Without being able to Complete Tailed Beast Transformation, Killer Bee's status Killer B Perfect Jinchuriki becomes useless, and his strongest trump card— the Tailed Beast Bomb —will also be unusable.
However, Killer B would not hesitate in the slightest to reduce the suffering of the Eight-Tails Gyuki.
The Eight-Tails' enormous size began to collapse, gradually shrinking back into the Jinchūriki's body, leaving only a layer of red Chakra Cloak on Killer B Bee's skin.
Seeing Killer B release his Tailed Beast Transformation, and then looking at Jiraiya being protected by the wooden golem, the Fourth Raikage felt a pang of regret. Just a hair's breadth away from completely killing Jiraiya, one of the Konoha Sannin, Kumogakure would have been rid of one of its most troublesome enemies.
But now that their offensive phase is over, they will face Konoha's counterattack.
The Fourth Raikage, with a grave expression, helped the somewhat exhausted Killer B to his feet and asked:
"By... can you continue fighting?"
"No problem, don't worry, Nii-san." After a brief period of exhaustion, Killer B's stamina was rapidly recovering. This was the undeniable advantage of Jinchūriki: superhuman regenerative abilities.
"Listen carefully to every word I'm about to say. First of all, this attack on Konoha is very likely a trap set by Konoha and Kirigakure, so we are probably already surrounded."
Upon hearing that his side was surrounded, Killer B showed no panic. Instead, he calmly listened to the Fourth Raikage's account, after all, he was a 'veteran' who had experienced the Third Shinobi World War.
"Therefore, the most important task at present is to break through, and I have already given the order to do so. Darui and Xi are organizing the breakout and retreat. Our mission is to stop the Kage Level experts from Konoha and any subsequent reinforcements from Konoha. Understand?"
"Idiot brother, I understand!"
Faced with such a dangerous situation, Killer B readily agreed, attempting to lighten the mood, but the effect was clearly minimal.
After their exchange, the Fourth Raikage realized that his Nintaijutsu were not particularly advantageous, making a partner with whom he shared a deep understanding crucial.
"Then it's time to go, let's compete."
"Okay, Nissan!"
Killer B and the Fourth Raikage took turns providing cover as they approached Naoki Senju. Their movements were skillful and their teamwork seamless; they didn't even need to exchange unnecessary glances, clearly indicating that they had fought together more than once.
Naoki Senju manipulated the wooden dolls to toss Jiraiya like a sandbag towards the Konoha camp. The heavily injured Jiraiya was useless in the battle and would even be a hindrance. It was undoubtedly the right decision to leave him to Konoha's logistics.
Moreover, the medical team led by Shizune is about to arrive on the battlefield, Jiraiya's injuries will recover quickly. However, being used as a punching bag is not a pleasant experience.
Facing the Wood Human Technique of Tailed Beast, the Fourth Raikage and Killer B remained calm, having personally experienced the Eight-Tails' rampage more than twenty years ago.
In that battle, the Fourth Raikage cut off one of the Eight-Tails' horns, demonstrating his true strength and officially earning the title 'A', becoming the Fourth Raikage.
Killer B witnessed his master Blue B, lose control, be subdued, and die... while he became the next Eight-Tails Jinchuriki!
"By using that move, take him down!"
"O--K"
Killer B and the Fourth Raikage dodged the wooden dummy's somewhat clumsy kicks, exchanged a glance, and simultaneously charged towards the wooden dummy in the middle.
" Double Lariat!"
The Lightning Release Armor and the Tailed Beast Cloak struck the wooden doll's calf simultaneously. The collision of the two forces, which were in completely different directions, caused the wooden doll, who was capable of withstanding a Tailed Beast Bomb, to lose his balance and begin to sway.
The wooden figure's lower leg was severed by the A B Combo.
Having just gained some initial advantage, the Fourth Raikage planned to press his advantage, firmly restraining Naoki Senju, and even attempting to kill him...
But before the A B Combo could take any action, a flash of bright light caught their eye.
Naoki Senju leaped from the top of the wooden doll, unleashing a devastating strike while simultaneously facing the formidable A B Combo who dominated the Shinobi World.
"You don't need to come looking for me. Now I control your lives!"
The dazzling slash vanished in an instant. The Fourth Raikage touched his arm, which had been cut open. He had raised his arm to block, but the Lightning Release Armor had been completely ineffective, and he was injured again!
Killer B was cut on his cheek. Although it was dangerous, the injury was not serious enough to threaten the Jinchūriki. In fact, thanks to the Eight-Tails 'Chakra, it had already begun to heal itself.
Naoki Senju, wielding a long and beautiful katana, single-handedly suppressed the A B Combo. The A B Combo, who dominated the Shinobi World in the field of Taijutsu, would soon learn the terrifying power of this Ninja Blade.