A massive explosion echoed, generating a powerful shockwave.
The earth sank deep, smoke filled the air, and the Third Raikage, trapped in the cage of light, stared intently ahead.
Although knowing the hope was slim, the Third Raikage still harbored a tiny bit of expectation in his heart.
"Blue Mu, don't die!"
A tiger's roar resonated, and a beastly and ferocious growl echoed from the smoke.
The Two-Tails, composed of blue flame-shaped chakra with black runes adorned on its body, resembling more of a tiger than a cat, manifested in the smoke.
Seeing this scene, the Third Raikage's emotions shifted from joy to shock, and a sense of sorrow and indignation rose from the depths of his heart.
The Third Raikage knew that the appearance of the Two-Tails meant that Blue Mu had entered the countdown to death.
"Damn it! Damn it!"
Struggling with all his might, the Third Raikage tried to break free from the chains.
"You damn bastard! Aaahhhh!"
A hoarse and furious roar, but it was just a venting of the unwillingness and anger in his heart. The severely injured Third Raikage was powerless to break the cage suppressing him.
"How scary!" A golden light soared into the sky, transformed into a human form, and Kizaru, rubbing his chin, smiled.
"Roar!" Facing the airborne Kizaru, the just unsealed Two-Tails raised its huge claws and fiercely swiped.
With a flash of golden light, Kizaru, avoiding the attack, appeared on top of the Two-Tails' head.
The sole of his right foot emitted a golden glow as Kizaru kicked heavily, directly stomping the Two-Tails to the ground.
"So cute! Little kitty!"
"Roar!" The response to Kizaru was a furious roar from the Two-Tails.
In pain, the Two-Tails became even more violent, shaking its head vigorously and raising its claws to grab at its head.
Elementalizing again, Kizaru teleported to the front of the fallen Two-Tails.
"Phew… Not bad for a Tailed Beast! So strong like a monster!" Letting out a sigh, Kizaru, seeing the Two-Tails preparing to breathe fire, rushed to the underside of the Two-Tails' chin.
Springing up, a flashing side kick, Kizaru's right foot hit the Two-Tails' chin.
Under the tremendous force, the Two-Tails, which was about to spew fire, closed its mouth.
The not yet formed fireball scattered into flames, spraying out from both sides of the Two-Tails' mouth.
"Oho! Almost got burned." Watching the kicked Two-Tails flying backward, lying on the ground with its belly up, Kizaru laughed.
"Damn humans!" Rolling over and standing up again, Two-Tails, who had suffered two consecutive blows, had to suppress the anger and destructive desire in its heart.
"Meow! The kitty can talk!" With a teasing and lecherous tone, Kizaru joked.
"I'm not a beast! Bastard!" Hearing Kizaru's words, anger surged again, and Two-Tails roared angrily.
After saying that, Two-Tails no longer created giant fireballs but directly aimed at Kizaru and spewed out a massive flame.
The range of the flames was extensive, directly engulfing Kizaru within.
"Die, you bastard!" Seeing Kizaru engulfed in flames, Two-Tails' eyes flashed with joy, yelling triumphantly.
"Hey, hey! Little kitty! Playing with fire might make you wet the bed, you know!"
Two-Tails' momentary triumph didn't last long. Kizaru's voice sounded from behind it.
Startled, Two-Tails instinctively controlled its tail to sweep horizontally, immediately adjusting its direction, looking back.
"Two-Tails, you're too strong. I have to catch you!" With a playful smile, Kizaru's hands were covered in Armament Haki, his feet emitting a dazzling golden light, continuously gathering light particles.
With a flash of golden light, Kizaru appeared on the left side of Two-Tails' head, his body accelerated by the light. With his right hand enhanced by Armament Haki, he plunged like a meteor, hitting Two-Tails.
Letting out a miserable howl, Two-Tails heavily tilted to the side, smashing into a huge pit on the ground.
After the blow, Kizaru didn't stop. He flashed to the back of Two-Tails' body, extended his hands, grabbed one of Two-Tails' tails, and with force from his body, performed a shoulder throw.
From one large pit to another, Two-Tails felt its head buzzing!
Fainted by the throw, Two-Tails fell into the pit. Kizaru flew over it, crossed his hands, and used the Yasakani no Magatama.
Countless light bullets fell from the sky, hitting the massive body of Two-Tails.
Letting out a scream, the just unsealed Two-Tails, feeling its breath gradually weakening through Kenbunshoku Haki, Kizaru stopped the attack and landed at the edge of the deep pit.
In the palm of his right hand, a faintly glowing light sphere appeared. Kizaru executed a deft throw, and it landed on the lying Two-Tails.
As the light sphere touched Two-Tails, it instantly transformed into a massive cage of light. Four light chains extended, tightly locking down the limbs of Two-Tails.
The trapped Two-Tails struggled to stand up and instinctively attempted to break free from the shackles.
A laser beam shot directly through the body of Two-Tails, causing the struggling creature to halt in pain.
"A Tailed Beast! How scary!" With his right index finger extended, emitting a golden glow at the tip, Kizaru smiled.
"Who is truly terrifying?!"
The pained Two-Tails momentarily ceased its struggle, gazing at Kizaru with resentment and dread.
"Human, what do you want?" Casually stroking his chin, Kizaru remained silent, instead continuing to observe Two-Tails in the deep pit.
"Is this Two-Tails also considered a cat?"
In an instant, a daring idea arose in Kizaru's mind.
"You're too strong, Two-Tails!"
"Who exactly is too strong?" Glaring at Kizaru, Two-Tails retorted.
"If I let you go, it would be troublesome for me!"
"Heh heh!" Emitting a mocking chuckle, Two-Tails seemed to anticipate what Kizaru would say next.
"You want to seal me away like other humans, right? Bastard!"
"No, no, no!" Shaking his head with a smile, Kizaru, under Two-Tails' puzzled gaze, continued, "Become my pet... I mean, partner!"
"Bastard! You want me to be your pet?" Offended, Two-Tails asked angrily.
"Partner!" Kizaru affirmed with a smile once again.
"I heard you just now! You bastard!" Two-Tails shouted angrily.
"You don't want to continue being sealed, right, Two-Tails!" Kizaru's voice unusually lowered. He smiled at Two-Tails and continued, "If you haven't had enough, carry my name and continue roaming in the ninja world! Become my summon! Matatabi!"
"You..." Instinctively yelling, just about to curse, the enraged Two-Tails cat froze upon hearing Kizaru call its name.
Looking at the stunned Two-Tails, Kizaru jumped into the deep pit and approached it.
Removing the light restraint, Kizaru wore a smile on his face and extended his right hand towards Two-Tails.
"How... how do you know my name?" Looking at Kizaru in front of it, the bewildered Two-Tails asked curiously.
Apart from the Sage of the Six Paths who gave them names, the true names of Tailed Beasts were probably unknown to others.
"That's a really tricky question!" Touching the back of his head with his left hand, Kizaru smiled and said.
"Tch!" Seeing Kizaru unwilling to answer, Two-Tails turned its head, snorted coldly, and arrogantly made a humphing sound.
After the snort, Two-Tails couldn't resist turning its head back, lowering it, and looking at Kizaru. It asked, "Are you really not going to seal me?"
"Of course not!" Kizaru earnestly replied.
"If I find out you're lying to me, I'll definitely kill you!" Asserting boldly, Two-Tails raised its paw.
The enormous paw continuously descended. Seeing Kizaru motionless and showing no signs of fear, the bored Two-Tails stopped.
"Tch! Boring!" After muttering, Two-Tails retracted its paw slightly, then slowly put it down, coming to rest on Kizaru's outstretched right hand.
Under the watchful gaze of one human and one cat, they lightly touched each other.
"That was really scary! I thought I was going to get smacked to death!" Seeing Two-Tails agree, Kizaru said with a laugh.
"Bastard, speak properly!" Retracting its paw, Two-Tails growled at Kizaru.
"So cute!"
"Hmph!" Snorting proudly, Two-Tails lifted its head with an air of superiority.