Chapter 908: The Strongest Tailed Beast Appears! (Combined Chapter)
"Next. Who is it?"
Aramaki's seemingly playful but ice-cold and ruthless gaze sent a chill down the spine of everyone it swept over.
Everyone present was at least a Jonin Rank Expert.
Furthermore, they were Hidden Mist Ninja, the only ones among the Five Great Ninja Villages whose average Mass could rival Konoha.
Even Sunagakure, which also prided itself on 'Elite Cultivate', was slightly inferior in this regard.
Therefore, they could clearly feel the surging Aura emanating from Aramaki.
The convergence of this Aura even caused some people with stronger Mental Power.
To vaguely see a Bull Phantom, completely dark green with scarlet eyes, appearing above and behind Aramaki's Figure.
"Hmph, Juzo Biwa, that waste, is indeed the weakest among us, but it won't be that easy from now on!"
Fuguki Suikazan, as the one with the highest Status among the Seven Ninja Swordsmen.
Immediately stepped forward, glaring at Aramaki while letting out a loud Roar.
This instantly woke up many Hidden Mist Ninja whose Minds had been intimidated by the Aura.
"Remember, our objective isn't to defeat him, but to stop him here!"
As he spoke, Fuguki Suikazan's orange long hair.
Suddenly transformed into Hardening into dense Senbon.
Like a Rainstorm of Pear Blossoms, they shot towards Aramaki at high Speed accompanied by a series of rapid Whistling Sounds.
"Hmm?"
This scene caused Aramaki to reveal a surprised Expression.
Because it was too familiar.
He then grinned and laughed, "This Technique is something this great me can also use, let's compare~~"
The next moment.
Aramaki's curly black long hair suddenly trembled, shooting out streaks of black Afterimage.
Instantly.
Between the two, as the orange and black Hair collided, a 'ding ding dang dang' Clanging Sound rang out.
"What!"
Fuguki Suikazan looked at the streaks of black shadow rushing towards him, completely shocked, as they easily knocked away the hair he had shot out.
But a Counterattack of this level, with his Strength, was enough for him to use Body Flicker Technique to flash out of the range of the black shadows.
Aramaki didn't pursue either.
Instead, he looked at the just-standing-still Fuguki Suikazan and asked with a Smile, "Hey, Fatty, did you use Chakra with that Technique?"
"Fat... Fatty?!"
Fuguki Suikazan and the surrounding Hidden Mist Ninja were all stunned.
Immediately, the former's Face showed Anger.
While the latter's Faces all carried a hint of strangeness.
Fuguki Suikazan had always given the impression of being serious, ruthless, cold, having deep Composure, but being extremely Loyal to the Village.
Therefore, the Ninja of Kirigakure held him in Awe, and no one dared to speak to him like that, including the other Members of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen.
Let's put it this way.
Fuguki Suikazan in the current Kirigakure was equivalent to the Squad Leader of the Jonin, plus a Head of Anbu.
Because all the covert Missions in Kirigakure were under his unified management.
It was a pity that in the Future of the Canon.
He actually did something like leaking Kirigakure's Intelligence to other Villages.
Ultimately dying at the hands of his Subordinate, Kisame Hoshigaki.
"Hmph, I have indeed heard that Jiraiya, one of Konoha's Sannin, developed a Ninjutsu with a similar Effect."
"But mine is a Pure Taijutsu Realm, I believe there is no stronger Taijutsu Ninja than me in the entire Ninja World!"
A hint of arrogance appeared on Fuguki Suikazan's cold Face.
No one around raised any objections to his words.
After all, his Ability to Control his Body to such an extent without relying on Chakra was indeed extremely rare.
"So that's how it is, this great me finds you quite pleasing to the eye, I will try my best to spare your Life!"
Aramaki laughed loudly.
But his arrogant Posture made everyone unable to hold back any longer.
"You're getting a bit too carried away, Otherworld Bastard!"
"Don't look down on people, watch me blow you up!"
Jinpachi Munashi, who had a volatile Personality, immediately went into a Rampage and attacked.
"Explosive Blade Art: Jigon Happa!"
He instantly leaped into the Air, swinging the Explosive Blade: Shibuki in front of him.
Instantly.
Amidst the 'swish swish swish' Paper sounds, Explosive Tags.
Centered around Aramaki, connected into a long Scroll that floated.
The moment the end touched the Water surface, a series of Explosion Firelight shot up into the Sky.
Aramaki's Figure was submerged by the light and Water Flow.
But no one relaxed their vigilance.
As expected.
A slender Afterimage, as fast as Lightning, rushed out from the Gunsmoke and Steam.
A sharp Sonic Howl echoed In the Court.
Along the way, a series of crisscrossing, hard-to-detect Fine Threads in the Air.
As this Afterimage flashed past, a series of crisp sounds, like snapping strings, rang out.
This caused Kushimaru Kuriarare, who had secretly set all this up with his Longsword: Nuibari.
To quickly use Water Clone Technique to dodge the attack aimed at his Center of the Brow.
Fortunately, the White Mask he wore perfectly covered his startled Expression.
However...
"Ahhhh!"
A shrill Scream suddenly rang out, and everyone saw Kushimaru Kuriarare, who had appeared elsewhere.
Was actually bound all over by several thick, long Thorns that grew out of the Water.
The sharp spikes, nearly three centimeters long, dug into his Meat.
Not only did it leave him covered in Blood, but as the Thorns tightened, the Pain Sensation kept increasing.
"Lord Kuriarare!"
Several nearby Hidden Mist Jonin approached, trying to help him cut the Thorns.
But Aramaki didn't give them the chance.
The Thorns exerted Strength, and Kushimaru Kuriarare was strangled on the spot!
Meanwhile, Aramaki's Figure flashed, leaving an Afterimage in place.
He had already appeared in front of Jinin Akebino, who was holding the Blunt Sword: Kabutowari.
His tall Figure suddenly transformed into a Black Shadow, enveloping the latter.
Although Aramaki didn't say a word.
His emotionless Gaze, like looking at a dead person, completely enraged Jinin Akebino.
"Don't look down on me!!!"
"My Blunt Sword: Kabutowari is enough to crush everything!"
Accompanied By the Roar he let out.
The massive axe blade, Coated with Chakra like Blue Flames Air Current, heavily chopped down on the Palm that was glowing with Green Light and reaching out to grab him, but it was tightly squeezed by those five thick, long Fingers.
Jinin Akebino was not surprised by this, but rather delighted.
He revealed a cruel Smile and used the large Iron hammer in his Left Hand to fiercely smash the back of the axe blade.
He actually already knew that Aramaki had the Ability to turn into Wood.
Not only was he immune to any attack's Damage, but he could also recover his damaged Body at any Time.
But he couldn't just not attack because of this, could he?
At the same Time.
Fuguki Suikazan's Samehada, the Lightning released by Raiga Kurosuki using Lightning Blades: Kiba, and the Chakra Light Mass manufactured by Qianren Hozuki after releasing Hiramekarei...
As well as various other single-target Water Release Ninjutsu from other Hidden Mist Ninja.
Attacked Aramaki, who was half a Body taller than Jinin Akebino, from all directions.
"Water Release: Water Whip!"
"Water Release: Water Fang Bullet!"
Aramaki, however, ignored these attacks.
Allowing his Right Hand and entire Arm, which were gripping the axe blade, to be completely blown apart by the Impact of the Blunt Sword: Kabutowari.
The next second.
Amidst the 'rumble' of Water pillars erupting, all the attacks completely swallowed Aramaki.
At the same Time,
Jinin Akebino's Scream rang out.
He was seen spitting Blood wildly, his entire Body bent at the waist as he flew backward.
It turned out that in that instant.
Aramaki's Right Foot had kicked him in the Chest like Lightning.
"Lord Akebino!!"
Two nearby Hidden Mist Jonin immediately ran over and caught him just before he fell into the Water.
Meanwhile, the Line of Sight of Fuguki Suikazan, Jinpachi Munashi, Qianren Hozuki, and others was fixed on Aramaki, who was recovering his damaged Body while floating up from the Water, standing on a floating Wood Block.
"Indeed, other than the so-called Sage Mode Chakra, no other attack is effective against him? He's really a troublesome guy. It seems we really can only find a Method to Seal him."
Raiga Kurosuki, standing beside Senju Tobirama, gritted his teeth and cursed.
Senju Tobirama, however, ignored him.
He frowned, staring at Aramaki's expressionless Face.
He always felt that something was strange.
Next, Aramaki relied solely on Martial Arts, Element Transformation, and a small amount of Forest-Forest Ability.
He single-handedly fought against the siege of this Troops of nearly fifty Jonin, led by Senju Tobirama and Fuguki Suikazan.
Everyone on this vast Water surface constantly exchanged Blows and engaged in Fierce Battle.
Every ten seconds or so, one or two painful Screams would ring out.
A few more Figures would fall into the depths of the Water amidst the scarlet Blood.
Aramaki, on the other hand, seemed to be somewhat overwhelmed by the numbers.
As the Combat continued, various parts of his Body were continuously damaged by attacks.
Although he could recover in Time each time, not giving them Time to perform Sealing Jutsu.
This gave Fuguki Suikazan, Raiga Kurosuki, and the other Hidden Mist Ninja Hope of Victory.
"Indeed, no matter how powerful a person is, facing the encirclement and killing of so many Jonin, they still can't hold on!"
Qianren Hozuki raised Hiramekarei, which looked like it was burning with Blue Flames, with both hands.
He laughed as he watched Aramaki, who was once again blasted away by the Water Dragon Bullet Technique jointly performed by several Jonin.
"No!"
Senju Tobirama's Expression changed drastically.
Suddenly, under the surprised Gaze of the people around him, he turned and looked towards the Sky in the East.
That was the Direction of Konohagakure!
"Eh, why isn't he coming out?"
At this moment, Raiga Kurosuki said with a look of Doubt.
Fuguki Suikazan and the other Ninja also noticed this.
Before, every time Aramaki fell into the Water, he would rush out immediately.
Stepping on Air, he would launch repeated Strong attacks against them.
That Speed, Strength, and evasion were simply incredibly Strong.
If they weren't careful, one of their own would be instantly killed.
In just these ten minutes or so of exchanging Blows.
They had already lost two Ninja Sword users and twelve Jonin.
"That's a Manifestation!"
"He should have already reached Konohagakure by now!"
As soon as he finished speaking, the pale-faced Senju Tobirama instantly disappeared from the spot.
Leaving only Fuguki Suikazan, Qianren Hozuki, and others looking at each other.
And the ten Konoha Ninja, after exchanging glances.
Without a word, turned into streaks of Afterimage and rushed towards Konoha.
[Swish!]
The next second, Senju Tobirama returned to the Hokage's Office using the Flying Thunder God Technique.
As soon as he appeared, he looked through the large Window and saw that red Barrier Jutsu had already risen on the four sides and top of Konoha.
And in the Direction of the Main Gate, a lifelike Aramaki Wood Golem, nearly a hundred meters tall, was seen.
It was constantly pounding the Uchiha Flame Formation Barrier Jutsu with its Black (Haki) Fists.
The earth-shattering Rumble that echoed with every Collision not only caused the scorching Barrier Jutsu to tremble slightly,
But also plunged all the Residents in Konohagakure into Panic...
"Lahahaha!"
"Fear? Despair? That's right!"
"Only by deeply engraving these into your Souls will you completely surrender to the World Government!"
"Remember, this great me is the Highest Combat Power of the future Army Headquarters, Admiral Aramaki!!"
Aramaki, wearing a Coat of Justice as black as ink, with his bare, muscular Chest puffed out, stood above the Wood Golem, laughing wildly.
His laughter transformed into rolling Sound Waves that spread throughout Konoha Hidden Village, breaking through the Seal of the red Barrier Jutsu.
The Citizens who heard this became even more terrified, while the Konoha Ninja were furious.
Some impulsive people not only cursed loudly but also looked ready to rush up and fight to the Death.
Among them, a middle-aged man with thick eyebrows and wearing strange green tights seemed to be in a state of hesitation and struggle.
Orochimaru's Speech Content at the Konoha Gate had already spread throughout Konoha.
So even he, a Genin, knew.
The current Fourth Hokage Lord wanted to facilitate Peace Talks with that World Government.
So Might Duy was Conflicted about whether he should open the Eight Gates Formation and fight with all his might?
Elsewhere.
Inside the Konoha Hospital, Kushina Uzumaki also stood by the Hospital Room Window, wavering.
"Minato, do you think I should release the Nine-Tails inside me?"
Finally, she looked at her husband sitting on the Hospital Bed.
Unlike the Tailed Beast Jinchuriki of other Ninja Villages.
Kushina had never tried to utilize the Nine-Tails' Chakra.
Because she married Minato Namikaze not long after graduating from the Ninja School.
Coupled with her Identity as a Jinchuriki, she was not allowed to leave Konohagakure.
Therefore, she neither needed to fight nor encountered Situations where she needed to use Tailed Beast Chakra.
This also resulted in Kushina having no Experience with Partial Tailed Beast Transformation.
She didn't even communicate with the Nine-Tails inside her.
So once she released the Nine-Tails inside her.
There was a high Probability that it would immediately Loss of Control, destroying everything indiscriminately, regardless of friend or foe.
This was also the Matter that Kushina worried about the most.
"This..."
Minato Namikaze was also unsure.
Emotionally, he absolutely didn't want his wife to take risks.
But Rationality told him that in Hashirama Senju's absence.
To Protect Konoha, perhaps releasing the Nine-Tails was truly necessary.
It was simply that Aramaki's Attitude was too bad, completely unwilling to give anyone a chance for Peace Talks.
How could they allow such a person to break into the Village?
"Hehe, it seems you still need me, huh? This Time, let me Protect your Village, Minato!"
Kushina Uzumaki revealed a brilliant Smile.
"Kushina..."
Then, under Minato Namikaze's hesitant Gaze, she left the Hospital Room.
"I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry..."
Minato Namikaze clenched his Fists.
He looked unwillingly at his Legs, which had recovered their healthy color but were still unable to move, his Gaze filled with regret.
If he had been a little more careful, reacted a little faster back then.
Perhaps he could have avoided his leg bones being injured by Wood Spikes...
On the other side.
Kushina, for the first Time in a long while, rushed to the Main Gate of Konoha with a Ninja's Speed.
Gathered here were Senju Tobirama, Orochimaru, Jiraiya, Nara Shikaku, Yamanaka Inoichi, Choza Akimichi, Clan Leaders and Elders from various Great Ninja Clans, and a large number of Leaf Jonin, while Uchiha Fugaku had gone to oversee the Uchiha Flame Formation in front of them.
"Hello, two Lord Hokage, could you find a Method to open a small opening for me to go out?"
Kushina Uzumaki, under the surprised Gaze of many people, walked in front of Orochimaru and Senju Tobirama and asked with a Smile.
It is worth mentioning that her Jinchuriki Identity had not been made public.
So only a very small number of Higher-Ups knew what she meant until now.
Even Jiraiya and Tsunade, who were among the Sannin, didn't know.
Orochimaru didn't know before either.
He only learned about it from a Classified Document after becoming Hokage.
So in the eyes of most Konoha Ninja, Kushina was just Minato Namikaze's wife.
This also meant her Life hadn't been subjected to much discrimination or exclusion.
In other words, Konoha was completely capable of sealing Jinchuriki information.
So how did Uzumaki Naruto become known to the entire Village? That's a mystery...
Senju Tobirama and Orochimaru exchanged glances.
Then nodded.
After all, neither of them was someone who acted on Feelings...
A few minutes later.
Aramaki suddenly perceived a surging Aura in the West that he could not ignore.
Moreover, this Aura was filled with extreme negative Emotions such as Anger and Hatred.
"Hmm?"
Aramaki raised an eyebrow, watching a Great Fox with orange Hair whose Body Size was constantly expanding, quickly growing to sixty or seventy meters tall, with nine thick, long Tails floating behind it, appearing not far away.
"Is this the so-called Strongest Tailed Beast, the Nine-Tails?"
(End of Chapter)