Shibi Aburame and Akimichi Chōza

In the woods, Koki hurried along, fine beads of sweat forming on his forehead. His heart felt as if it were being gripped tightly by an invisible hand, filled with worry for Minato-sensei and Shisui's safety.

Suddenly, Koki's expression changed drastically. His intuition was as sharp as a wild beast's, and he clearly sensed two powerful auras quietly approaching him.

Koki stopped without hesitation, his figure blending into the surrounding scenery, hidden in the shadows. He crouched slightly, like a cheetah lurking in the grass, ready to launch a fatal attack at any moment.

His gaze was sharp as he quickly scanned his surroundings, not missing a single rustling sound, and his heart pounded faster.

He didn't know who the visitor was, whether they were friend or foe, but he had made thorough preparations.

Finally, the two mysterious figures came into Koki's view.

One of them was wearing a long trench coat, the hem of which fluttered in the wind, giving off a dashing and unrestrained vibe.

He wore a pair of black sunglasses that covered most of his face, revealing only a tuft of beard on his chin.

With a huge jar on his back, covered in strange patterns, this person exudes a unique charm, free and unrestrained.

The other person was clad in heavy armor, which gleamed with a dazzling light, as radiant as the sun.

The prominent "food" character on his chest is particularly eye-catching. His posture is as upright as a mountain, majestic and awe-inspiring, inspiring awe in all who behold him.

A familiar face came into view!

Koki's heart, which had been hanging in suspense, finally settled down, and he Earth Flow out without any hesitation.

When the two of them clearly saw Koki's face, they also showed expressions of surprise and delight.

"Koki!" With excited shouts, they leaped to Koki's side in a few quick steps.

Uncle Shibi, Uncle Chōza.

One of them is the future father of Choji Akimichi, and the other is the future father of Shino Aburame.

Both of them were close teammates of Minato Namikaze in the past, and Fugaku Uchiha once brought Mitsuki to visit them.

Because of the striking physical characteristics of these two seniors, Koki had a deep impression of them and felt no sense of unfamiliarity with them.

"The Lord Hokage specifically dispatched us as reinforcements, "Shibi said with a serious expression.

"Minato-sensei is battling Yugito!" Koki anxiously relayed this urgent message to them, knowing that every second was crucial and there was no room for delay.

"Yugito?!" Upon hearing this name, the two couldn't help but cry out in surprise, their faces showing shock. They clearly hadn't expected to encounter such a powerful opponent here.

"That's right! There's no time to lose, we must get there immediately. I'll explain everything to you in detail on the way," Koki urged anxiously.

"Okay!" Shibi and Chōza responded decisively without the slightest hesitation.

The three of them moved through the forest like the wind. As they ran, Koki briefly described the battle between Minato and Minato-sensei to Shibi Yugito Chōza.

"... Minato-sensei has activated Sage Mode, but I'm afraid it won't last long." Koki's voice revealed deep worry.

Upon hearing this, Shibi and Chōza's expressions grew even more grave. How could Jinchūriki from Kumogakure be here?

War!

The village!

Family!

Akimichi Chōza shouted, "Minato, we're here!"

On this desolate and quiet hill, a scene of utter chaos was shocking.

The eerie blue fireballs were scattered densely in every corner, their strange light and shadow swaying gracefully, just like the wild dance of will-o'-the-wisps from the underworld.

The many trees that once stood there were ravaged and scattered during the fierce battle. Without the shelter and protection of the trees, the Yugito moved with ease, like dragons entering the sea.

Her entire body was enveloped in an outer garment formed from the Chakra released by the Two-Tails. The outer garment shimmered with a dazzling blue light, constantly flowing and changing. It looked as solid as a rock, like an impenetrable suit of armor, granting her near-invincible defensive power.

In that instant, her defensive power had approached the legendary level; no matter how fierce and powerful the attack, it could not pose the slightest threat or harm to her.

Each of her attacks was imbued with terrifying, world-destroying power, sending chills down one's spine. Every strike was enough to completely tear this vast and boundless world apart.

Her movement was as fast as a ghost, her figure flashing like lightning as she darted back and forth among the hills. Her movements were agile and nimble, her leaps light and graceful, like an elusive and nimble sprite.

Those Cat Claw, gleaming with blue light, relentlessly launched fierce attacks on Minato, each strike accompanied by a piercing shriek, as if trying to tear Minato into countless fragments.

Faced with Yugito's fierce and relentless attacks, Minato fought with all his might to defend and parry.

With his powerful Sage Mode gone and no longer protected, Minato could only rely on his rich combat experience accumulated over the years, as well as his agile and nimble movements, desperately trying to find a sliver of hope in this desperate situation.

After narrowly avoiding Yugito's vicious Cat Claw attack once again, Minato seized the opportunity to catch his breath and quickly adjust his disordered breathing and exhausted physical condition.

How could the Chakra within him possibly compare to that of Tailed Beast?

The Tailed Beast's Chakra seemed like an inexhaustible, vast ocean, constantly surging forth, while his own Chakra, like fine sand in an hourglass, was continuously flowing away and being completely depleted.

However, Minato was not discouraged. He had to find a way to exploit Yugito's weakness in order to turn the tide of the battle.

Seeing that Minato had once again successfully dodged his fatal blow, Yugito's anger burned even more fiercely.

Her hands flew up and down, repeatedly activating blue fireballs, which, like shooting stars streaking across the night sky, crashed violently down towards the Minato.

The fireball contained immense power and was extremely hot. Wherever it passed, the air seemed to distort and suffer from the scorching heat.

The ground atop the hill cracked instantly under the impact of the fireball, revealing a series of huge craters amidst the billowing dust.

Despite Minato's attempts to dodge and weave, trying to avoid Yugito's relentless attacks, the sheer density of the attacks meant he was inevitably grazed by the fireballs, leaving behind bloodstains.

At this moment, Koki, Shibi, and Chōza rushed to the battlefield, and the thrilling scene before them made them immediately understand the situation.