The Eight-Tails and Nine-Tails were locked in fierce combat.
The octopus and the fox clashed head-on.
The power of the tailed beasts, revered as "natural disasters," was fully unleashed in that instant.
Even the aftershocks toppled trees and cracked the earth.
The collision of chakra disturbed the air currents, whipping up a violent storm.
"Eight-Tails," sneered the Nine-Tails, swinging a blade and pressing the attack, "have you grown weak from the comfort of life in the Cloud Village?"
The Eight-Tails remained silent, slightly disheveled, dodging to the side to avoid the strikes.
The octopus tentacles lashed out.
The fox's tails countered.
As they crossed paths, both tailed beasts opened their mouths simultaneously, each forming a Tailed Beast Bomb, which they fired at each other, resulting in a massive explosion.
Smoke and shockwaves filled the air.
But just as the view was obscured, a sudden flash of white lightning appeared.
"Hadō #4. Byakurai (白雷, Pale Lightning)."
Though small and faint, it was remarkably effective!
A sudden technique severed one of the octopus's tentacles as it was flailing in the air.
With a loud "thud," it hit the ground.
The Eight-Tails was shocked.
What kind of technique was this?
How did the Nine-Tails use it?
This was beyond its understanding of the Nine-Tails, much like how the Nine-Tails was now wielding a sword in battle.
"How long has it been since we last met? You've changed a lot," the Eight-Tails spoke, its tone heavy.
It was still the same Nine-Tails.
It could sense that half of the Nine-Tails' "essence" was missing.
But it had become even stronger.
Both in combat awareness and ability.
The Nine-Tails grinned maliciously, "I'm moving forward, Gyūki, while you're still stuck in place."
"We're no longer creatures of the same world."
Gyūki was puzzled.
Moving forward?
Can tailed beasts even move forward?
It was less concerned with the latter statement.
It was probably just another one of the Nine-Tails' "nasty remarks" it had picked up somewhere.
The Nine-Tails' eyes gleamed with a strange light. "I've come across some interesting things."
It continued to swing its sword.
But the blade wasn't aimed at the throat, stomach, or heart—these weren't critical points for a tailed beast.
Besides, even if a tailed beast were killed, it would be resurrected in a few years.
Except for the Nine-Tails, which of the other tailed beasts hasn't died a few times?
Its target was the horn on the Eight-Tails' head.
One was already broken, and now...
The Nine-Tails was contemplating how to cut off the other one.
That would be far more interesting than simply killing it.
Meanwhile, on the other side.
Blue-black flames swelled as the Two-Tails fully emerged from Yugito's body.
It immediately raised its paw.
Unlike Yugito's sharp, extended claws, the Two-Tails swung its paw into a fist, more human-like, and slammed down without hesitation.
Naruto looked up, with a somewhat nostalgic expression, "Ah, it's the little kitten."
He couldn't help but think of Yoruichi.
He wondered how she was doing in the present world.
Hmm... she must be living comfortably, no doubt.
The Two-Tails bared its fangs.
Little... kitten?
Even if you are the Nine-Tails' Jinchūriki, you can't call me that!
I'm not small at all!
It struck even harder.
Naruto didn't dodge; he simply clasped his hands together.
"Adamantine Sealing Chains!"
The chains rattled as they spiraled out, wrapping around the Two-Tails' arm.
These delicate chains possessed a force it couldn't resist.
They pulled the arm back, causing its massive body to stagger and fall.
Before the Two-Tails could react.
The chains continued to snake around like a serpent, extending along its body, binding its limbs and tails tightly, pinning it firmly to the ground.
"As a kitten," Naruto stepped down, descending invisible steps in the sky until he stood atop the Two-Tails' head, "a little bit of attitude can be cute."
"But being too temperamental isn't good."
"Be a good kitty."
He reached out and patted the Two-Tails' head.
The feel wasn't nearly as good as the Nine-Tails'.
Its fur was like flames, constantly shifting, with a light, insubstantial touch.
Moreover, the Tailed Beast's chakra was restless and hostile, trying to burn and devour Naruto.
Naruto pressed his hand down, "Be a little better."
Chakra surged, and his soul power also flowed strongly.
The Two-Tails whimpered, its body sinking even deeper into the ground.
Dodai and C observed this battlefield in disbelief.
"Yugito-sama was subdued so easily?" C took a deep breath, forcing himself to stay calm. "That's a tailed beast."
"Adamantine Sealing Chains, a secret technique of the Uzumaki Clan," Dodai recognized it immediately, his tone grave, "It's a technique that is highly effective against tailed beasts."
"Don't panic."
"We need to focus on rescuing Yugito-sama."
With that, he paused for a moment.
"I've already sent a message to Raikage-sama through the Summoning Technique. He'll be here to reinforce us soon."
"Rest assured, once Raikage-sama arrives."
"We're certain to win."
"Just hold on a little longer."
In the Raikage's office in Cloud Village.
"Mabui!" The Fourth Raikage, A, stormed through the office doors, "Prepare the Heavenly Transfer Technique."
"Send the support unit immediately."
"The mission to capture the Nine-Tails Jinchūriki has failed. It's time for me to take action."
A white-haired, dark-skinned female ninja, who had been called over by him, widened her eyes. "But Raikage-sama, that jutsu..."
"Hurry and prepare!" A said with a calm face. "They can no longer wait for me to take my time."
"Now, we can only use that jutsu."
Mabui took a deep breath. "Understood, Raikage-sama."
They entered a room.
Inside, there was a special ninja tool resembling a three-tiered cake stacked together, with a red cloth placed on top.
A strode forward with large steps.
Mabui stood in front of the ninja tool, forming hand seals. "Raikage-sama, I am about to activate the jutsu."
In an instant, the chakra was mobilized, resonating with the ninja tool before her.
"Heavenly Transfer Technique!"
Raikage's body trembled as his chakra was pulled out, and in the blink of an eye, A disappeared from the ninja tool.
Mabui frowned, her expression heavy.
This jutsu is specifically designed to transport objects, and theoretically, it cannot transport people.
Almost no one can withstand the tremendous tearing force during the transfer.
So far, there has only been one successful case of transporting a person.
That was the Third Raikage! With his body as strong as an iron wall, he was able to withstand the side effects of this jutsu.
As for the Fourth Raikage, who inherited the Third Raikage, he had never tried this before. We can only pray that nothing goes wrong.
She hurriedly left the room to issue Raikage-sama's support orders to the other ninjas.
On the battlefield.
After hearing Dodai's words, C nodded heavily. "Yes, I understand."
"Then leave it to me."
He didn't speak but exchanged a glance with Dodai.
Then, he leaped high into the air, landing in front of Matatabi's head, catching Naruto's attention as he formed hand seals.
"Lightning Release: Lightning Illusion Flash of Lightning Pillar!"
Chakra surged intensely, and C's entire body lit up like a bright incandescent lamp, emitting a strong light that turned Naruto's entire field of vision into a blinding white.
But the white light didn't seem to fully obscure the view.
On the left side, a dark figure could vaguely be seen, also leaping forward.
This was another person launching an attack using the distraction of this jutsu.
Naruto waved his hand.
A chain whipped out but headed backward instead.
C, who was emitting light, was startled.
How is this possible? Did he see through my jutsu?
"Using Lightning Release to create a flash," Naruto said softly, "to make people mistakenly believe it's a jutsu that disrupts vision, hiding the true essence of it as a genjutsu?"
"Quite an impressive jutsu."
"But what a pity."
"To use genjutsu effectively, at the very least, you must hide your emotions. If you can't even do that—"
"What's the difference between this and completely exposing your intentions to me?"
As he spoke, the intense light dissipated, and C, now with golden hair, landed on the ground.
The shadow on the left also vanished along with it.
Just as Naruto said, it was all an illusion.
The golden chains snapped through the air with a "whoosh," precisely hitting the hidden figure.
It was cloud ninja's Dodai.
The chain pierced through his throat, dragging him and pinning him to a tree.
Instantly killed.
His eyes were wide open, his hands frozen in the "Tiger" seal on his chest, as if he was about to use a powerful Fire Release ninjutsu.
The chain retracted.
The body remained hanging on the tree, swaying slightly in the aftershocks of the Tailed Beast battle.
"Dodai-senpai!" C's voice was filled with grief and rage, his chakra surging even more violently. He gritted his teeth, his face twisted with anger. "You bastard!"
Naruto looked at him, smiling slightly, about to speak.
Suddenly, he turned his head to look into the distance, a hint of surprise in his eyes.
In his perception, a powerful chakra, even stronger than "Orochimaru," was approaching at an incredible speed, a speed far beyond anything Naruto had ever seen.
Like light itself! Can a ninja possess such speed? This was something even Yoruichi couldn't achieve.
C was momentarily stunned.
He didn't understand why Naruto would be distracted and look into the distance at this moment.
But... he knew very well that this was the only chance he had.
He quickly formed hand seals.
"Lightning Release: Thunderbolt!"
Intense lightning surged in his palm, crackling and releasing a massive amount of electricity around him.
But at the moment he formed the seal.
Naruto turned his head back and raised his hand.
Abandoning the incantation.
"Hadō #4. Byakurai (白雷, Pale Lightning)!"
A white lightning bolt streaked across.
C tried to dodge the attack by shifting his body, but the chain suddenly whipped out, binding his body.
"Stop it! Don't hurt C!" A furious shout came from a short distance away, accompanied by a bolt of lightning.
Hearing this voice, C was slightly stunned.
That was Raikage-sama's voice! He's here!
Dodai's words echoed in his ears, "Once Raikage-sama arrives, we're sure to win."
He struggled with all his might but couldn't break free.
The distant lightning also struck, colliding with the chain, sparks flying.
But it was of no use.
The restraints couldn't be undone.
The white lightning struck, piercing through C's chest.
Looking through the thumb-sized hole, a piece of his heart could still be seen faintly beating, slower and slower, blood pouring out.
"You damn bastard!" The voice of the owner of the distant lightning grew even more furious.
Naruto looked over.
It was a man with light blonde hair, dark brown skin, and an extremely burly, muscular build.
"Even if you're the Jinchuriki of the Nine-Tails..."
"Today, I will definitely kill you!"
Chakra surged.
Arcs of lightning exploded on his arm, then one after another, layer upon layer, in the blink of an eye, completely covering his body.
The blue Lightning Release chakra cloaked his body like the Tailed Beast's chakra.
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