In the dense mountain forest, explosions echoed continuously.
Standing in a hidden defensive structure on the heights of Kikyo Mountain, Shikai watched the advancing battlefront with a serious expression.
"Are those specialized puppets from Sunagakure?"
Shikai speculated grimly.
After Danzo had invested enormous manpower and resources, the defenses of Kikyo Mountain had grown far beyond the scope of a mere fortress.
At the mountain's base and within the forest, Danzo had directed the construction of numerous traps and trenches, along with bunkers where Konoha's shinobi could conceal themselves.
These traps and fortifications were designed to become gaping maws, devouring the enemy forces within the dense forest.
But now it seemed that Sunagakure's puppets were proving highly effective in neutralizing these traps.
They had developed a specialized type of small puppet, specifically designed to trigger and detonate hidden traps, significantly reducing injuries among their shinobi.
"Let's hope Lord Danzo arrives in time."
Shikai rubbed his tired eyes. He had been awake for two days and nights preparing for this battle.
On the other side, the Fourth Kazekage, Rasa, also wore a grave expression.
"How much longer will it take to clear all the traps?"
In response to the Kazekage's inquiry, one of the puppet masters quickly reported:
"Lord Kazekage, the number of traps set up by Konoha in Kikyo Mountain is overwhelming. If we want to advance to Kikyo Castle without any risks, it will take at least half a day!"
Hearing this, Rasa frowned.
"Shimura Danzo, that old fox. It seems he anticipated our moves. Otherwise, there's no way Konoha could have prepared so many traps in such a short time."
Beside him, Killer Bee was entirely nonchalant, waving his hand rhythmically.
"No worries! Once big bro arrives, all problems will vanish!"
Rasa glanced at him, an inexplicable expression flashing under his dark eyeliner.
"It had better be that way."
Just as their conversation ended, a Kumogakure shinobi rushed over to Killer Bee, reporting urgently:
"Lord Killer Bee, Lord A has engaged in a fierce battle with Shimura Danzo. The trapped Konoha reinforcements in the Valley of Red have been rescued!"
"What?! Eight yeah, what did you say?"
Killer Bee grabbed the reporting shinobi in agitation, shouting, "What about my big bro?!"
The shinobi struggled as he replied, "Lord A suffered some injuries and has temporarily retreated with the Kumogakure forces."
Hearing that A was not in mortal danger, Killer Bee finally calmed down.
Meanwhile, Rasa let out a mocking laugh.
"Who would've thought that the renowned Raikage candidate would end up in such a sorry state?"
Already irritated by the news of his brother's injuries, Killer Bee erupted in anger.
"How dare you insult my big bro!"
An evil aura burst out as crimson Tailed Beast Chakra surged around Killer Bee, forming a cloak of chakra. In the blink of an eye, he slashed ferociously at Rasa!
The Fourth Kazekage hadn't expected such a violent reaction from a single comment. He hurriedly manipulated his pre-prepared Gold Dust, summoning it from the ground to form a defensive wall.
"Boom!"
With the power of the Tailed Beast backing him, Killer Bee's strike shattered the Gold Dust wall into fragments.
Immediately afterward, however, a dense golden sphere slammed heavily into him, forcing him back!
The surrounding Sunagakure shinobi quickly advanced, encircling the smaller Kumogakure force.
"Killer Bee, are you insane?"
Rasa's gaze turned icy as he shouted angrily.
If Kumogakure and Sunagakure broke into infighting here, the Konoha shinobi in Kikyo Mountain would undoubtedly wipe them out in one swift move.
But Killer Bee seemed unfazed, using the Tailed Beast Chakra to form tails that knocked aside the golden sphere. His expression remained fierce as he stared down Rasa.
"I'll never allow anyone to insult my big bro!"
As the tension between the two sides reached a boiling point, the reporting Kumogakure shinobi hurriedly intervened.
"Lord Killer Bee, Lord A ordered you to cooperate with the Kazekage's plans and break through Kikyo Mountain as quickly as possible, or the consequences will be dire!"
Hearing those words, Killer Bee's anger gradually subsided.
"Damn it... but since it's my big bro's order, I've got no choice but to obey."
Killer Bee dispelled the Tailed Beast Chakra Cloak around him, lowered his short blade, and said, "This time, I'll let you off, Kazekage."
Rasa squinted his eyes, visibly displeased.
"It's me letting you off, Eight-Tails Jinchūriki."
Ultimately, he chose not to escalate the conflict.
After all, dealing with a rampaging Eight-Tails was no easy task. Even if he could ensure his own safety, his subordinates from Sunagakure would suffer heavy casualties.
Moreover, their true enemy right now was Konoha. Fighting among themselves over a single remark was entirely unnecessary.
"If we must end this quickly, then I'll handle it myself."
With a rustling sound, vast amounts of gold dust surged from underground, forming a sand cloud beneath Rasa's feet and lifting him into the air.
At his command, all Sunagakure shinobi began withdrawing from the battlefield to give him room to perform a large-scale jutsu.
Originally, he had intended to conserve his chakra for the final assault on Kikyo Castle.
But now, he had no choice.
Due to Danzo's efforts, they needed to secure a swift victory.
If they failed to capture Kikyo Castle before Konoha's reinforcements arrived, they would find themselves trapped in a pincer attack.
There was no more time to delay.
Floating in mid-air, Rasa raised his hands as waves of Magnet Release chakra surged from within him.
Under the pull of his magnetic force, hidden gold dust erupted from the ground. Like a tsunami appearing out of nowhere, it surged toward Kikyo Mountain, ready to crush everything in its path!
"Magnet Release: Gold Dust Tsunami!"
The terrifying wave threatened to swallow everything—trees, rocks, rivers...
Nothing could stop the advance of the gold dust. Traps exploded under its pressure, while Konoha shinobi hidden in bunkers were crushed into pulp under its immense weight.
A massive shadow loomed over all, and an almost suffocating despair filled the hearts of the Konoha shinobi.
But unlike the others, Shikai murmured in shock, "He really predicted this!"
Before departing from Kikyo Mountain, Danzo had instructed Shikai to make specific preparations against Rasa's jutsu.
As the gold dust wave approached the city walls, tens of thousands of explosive tags placed 100 meters outside the walls detonated simultaneously!
A deafening explosion shook the entire battlefield, and the resulting shockwave disrupted the flow of the golden wave.
It was as if the sea had collided with a coastal barrier. The gold dust's movement became chaotic, and by the time it reached the city walls, it had lost most of its force and simply piled up weakly outside the defenses.
"Time for me to shine!"
Killer Bee seized the moment, smirking as he unleashed an overwhelming aura.
His skin was rapidly enveloped by a terrifying crimson chakra, and his body began to expand, transforming into an enormous beast that loomed over the battlefield.
The Eight-Tails' body was composed of immense muscles, resembling a massive bull with giant horns. However, its tail was formed of massive octopus-like tentacles, creating a bizarre and intimidating appearance.
The beast's infamous reputation and mountain-like presence struck awe and terror into the hearts of the Konoha shinobi.
"Alright, Hachibi, let's go!"
Perhaps because of his brother's injuries, Killer Bee wasn't in the mood for games. Fully transformed into the Eight-Tails, he wasted no time and opened his enormous mouth.
A wave of destructive energy engulfed Kikyo Castle entirely, signaling utter devastation!
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