Dark, thick clouds like ink enveloped the sky above Kikyō Mountain.
A large army of nearly ten thousand Cloud Shinobi gathered at the Kikyō Mountain fortress. From a distance, they looked like a dark wave, exuding a heavy, oppressive aura.
It had been nearly half a day since the Eight-Tails Jinchuriki had launched a surprise attack on Konoha.
If everything went according to plan, he should have returned by now, but Raikage Ai stood there with a blank expression, arms crossed over his chest, his gaze lowered, hiding a trace of worry.
As time passed and they exceeded the agreed-upon timeframe, Raikage A's face slowly darkened. A sense of foreboding rose in his heart.
"What happened?"
A forced down his growing anxiety. He knew his current position and couldn't show even a hint of panic.
If others saw the Raikage losing his composure, showing signs of fear, it would undoubtedly deliver a significant blow to their morale.
Just when he could hardly hold on, he finally spotted a familiar figure approaching.
"Raikage-sama, Lord Killer B has returned!"
The scout in front quickly turned back to report, "And Lord Killer B successfully brought back the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki!"
"Good! Good! Good!"
At this news, Raikage A finally felt a heavy weight lift from his heart. He exhaled deeply, tightly clenching his fists, his expression one of excitement.
Hearing this good news, everyone else began to cheer as well.
"Long live Raikage-sama! Long live Lord Killer B!"
"Wow, this is amazing!"
"Lord Killer B is incredible! He actually brought back the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki!"
"Hahaha, now Konoha is done for!"
Amid the cheers of those around, even the usually composed Raikage A couldn't help but let a smile creep onto his face.
The plan to surprise Konoha not only succeeded but exceeded expectations. They had truly captured the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki! Konoha was left without any ability to resist, like fish on a cutting board, at the mercy of the Cloud Shinobi!
"Big Brother, I'm back."
Killer B walked over with Kushina on his shoulder, swaying slightly with each step.
"Well done, B!" As Killer B approached, Raikage A embraced him without hesitation, patting his back vigorously, barely containing his excitement. "You did well, B! Without the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, Konoha is finished!"
"This is what I should do, Big Brother."
Killer B lowered his head, his voice weak, as if he had exhausted all his energy and felt somewhat faint.
"Take a break, B. We'll handle the battles from here," Raikage A said, though he found it strange, he didn't dwell on it, thinking Killer B was just tired.
"Yeah, okay."
Killer B nodded, his expression blank, appearing utterly exhausted.
Then, he staggered slightly while carrying Kushina, moving awkwardly toward the depths of the Cloud Shinobi army.
"B?"
Raikage A frowned, watching Killer B's strange demeanor. He hesitated for a moment and then asked, "Are you okay? You seem a bit off."
"I…I…"
Killer B spoke in a stuttering manner, his body twitching and spasming uncontrollably.
"B, are you alright?"
Raikage A looked at the increasingly odd behavior of Killer B, feeling that something wasn't quite right.
"I'm fine, I'm..."
Killer B knelt on the ground, clutching his head in a wild panic, as if he was in a painful struggle. "It's not dangerous, big brother!"
"B!"
Raikage Ai was about to rush forward, but someone beside him stopped him, earning an angry glare. "Get out of my way!"
"Raikage, please don't approach Killer B!" A Cloud shinobi from the Anbu warned, drawing a kunai. "With all due respect, be careful of the Jinchuriki losing control!"
At those words, Raikage Ai froze.
A Jinchuriki losing control was no small matter, especially at this critical moment; it could lead to disastrous consequences for the Cloud shinobi.
"Ugh, get out! Get out!" Killer B rolled on the ground, holding his head and letting out low cries of pain. His eyes were wide, and his facial muscles twisted in agony, dark veins bulging out, making him look terrifying. "Get out of my head!"
Seeing this, those around him stepped back in fear.
The respectful gazes of the Cloud shinobi turned to looks of terror and horror in an instant.
"Ugh, ahhh—!"
In extreme pain, Killer B fought for control of his body against the 'thought' in his mind. With incredible willpower, he managed to temporarily suppress it.
But he knew it was only temporary; with the help of the Eight-Tails, he could barely stay 'awake' for a little while longer.
That feeling was truly horrifying!
It was as if he was a third party, helplessly watching his own body act against his will.
Uchiha Sogetsu... this guy's genjutsu was truly the nemesis of Tailed Beasts!
He had to tell his brother everything.
Otherwise, the Cloud shinobi were done for!
"Big brother, hurry up and run!"
Taking advantage of his brief moment of clarity, Killer B shouted at Raikage with all his might, "It's a trap! The mission has failed!"
"The Eight-Tails and I—ahhh, get out, get out of my head!"
Just as he started to say more, that feeling of being detached from his body and having his consciousness replaced surged again. Without hesitation, Killer B stabbed himself with a sword.
*Thud!*
The sharp blade pierced through him, blood gushing out.
Using the pain, Killer B regained control once more. He couldn't afford to hesitate any longer and spoke rapidly, "The Eight-Tails and I have been controlled by Uchiha Sogetsu. The Nine-Tails Jinchuriki is a trap! That guy has... ahhh!"
In an instant, the pain on Killer B's face vanished, replaced by an icy coldness that kept others at bay.
"B?"
Raikage Ai looked at him in shock, seemingly unable to process the information.
The mission has failed?
The Eight-Tails Jinchuriki has been controlled?
The Nine-Tails Jinchuriki is a trap?
Just then, the Raikage, A, scanned his surroundings and suddenly felt a chill when he realized someone was missing. "Who has seen the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki?"
The people around him looked at each other in confusion and shook their heads. "No, we haven't seen her, Lord Raikage."
The 'Nine-Tails Jinchuriki,' brought back by Killer B, had mysteriously vanished right under their noses!
"Quick! Find her!"
A, overwhelmed by a bad feeling, shouted loudly.
"Long time no see, A."
At that moment, 'Killer B' looked at him coldly, paused for a moment, and corrected himself. "No, I should call you Raikage A now."
Hearing that familiar tone, Raikage A's expression twisted, and fury blazed in his eyes. "It's you, Uchiha Sogetsu!"
"Don't show that kind of expression."
'Killer B' knew how to provoke him and said playfully, "If it weren't for me, you wouldn't even be the Raikage right now. You should thank me for that."
"Uchiha Sogetsu, you bastard!"
Fueled by rage, A's forehead bulged with veins, and he couldn't contain his murderous intent. "If you have the guts, come out! I'll kill you!"
"Sure, but the condition is..."
'Killer B' deliberately paused for half a second, eyeing him with interest and tauntingly said, "You have to survive first before you can talk about 'killing me.'"
"I know you're stalling for time."
Ai sneered and replied, "But unfortunately, we've already caught that guy!"
The fake Nine-Tails Jinchuriki was currently pinned down by several Anbu members from the Cloud Village, and they had sealed her chakra.
"Really?"
'Killer B' showed a strange smile. "Well, thank you very much."
"What?"
Ai was slightly taken aback.
"Have you heard a saying?"
'Killer B' made a hand seal, a smirk forming on his lips. "Art is... an explosion."
"No, no, this guy is covered in explosive tags!"
At that moment, the Anbu's shout reached Raikage's ears.
Realizing something was wrong, Ai shouted at the top of his lungs, "Everyone, get away from here—!"
However, it was too late.
The fake Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, covered in explosive tags, suddenly ignited them all.
One explosive tag lit another, and their numbers multiplied at an astonishing speed.
"Mutually Multiplying Explosive Tags!"
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