"Lord Nikaido, that Konoha ninja... he's caught up to us."
The Kumo shinobi who had not only survived Haseo's attacks but also the chaos of Eight-Tails' rampage were now gathering around the Two-Tails Jinchuriki. Once the surrounding barrier had been shattered, they had begun fleeing from Eight-Tails.
It wasn't surprising that the ninja reporting the situation had a trembling voice, as today Haseo was displaying power far beyond his actual skill level—he was nearly unstoppable.
In truth, many still couldn't wrap their heads around how the battle had suddenly turned so drastically against them.
At first, they'd sealed off the area with a barrier. They had the numbers, and their elites clearly outclassed the enemy. Could any Konoha ninja really be stronger than a Jinchuriki? Facing just two enemies, one practically a burden, this fight should've been a guaranteed victory.
But then, the only capable opponent among them suddenly powered up, attacking in an unimaginable state and catching them completely off guard. Just when they finally regrouped, devised a plan, and prepared for a steady win...
An ambush from the enemy triggered Eight-Tails' sudden rampage.
I guess there's no one to complain to at this point.
The Two-Tails Jinchuriki frowned. That enemy ninja's ninjutsu, which could provoke tailed beasts into sudden rampages, was extremely troubling for him personally—he absolutely could not get hit by it again. If Two-Tails went berserk like Eight-Tails, how would he handle the resulting mess?
Needless to say, what lay before Kumo now was a difficult question—how to retrieve Eight-Tails. This wasn't the Land of Lightning, and Eight-Tails had become a wild beast filled with aggressive hostility and an enormous range of hatred.
World bosses had always been the most difficult targets to take down.
Now, that Konoha ninja was actually chasing them down... Even though Kumo's forces had suffered devastating losses from Eight-Tails, there were still about twenty left. Pursuing one man against twenty opponents—this enemy was simply too arrogant.
Would the Two-Tails Jinchuriki fear him? That was laughable.
"Stop him."
The Two-Tails Jinchuriki commanded the surrounding shinobi, yet his own pace didn't slow in the slightest. This wasn't cowardice—anyone could show fleeting courage—but he needed to preserve his strength for something more important... like reporting to the Raikage.
Following his orders, four or five Kumo shinobi broke away from the main group and gave chase to Haseo.
Haseo himself knew that chasing an entire squad alone seemed excessive, but he had no choice but to pursue.
As soon as the enemy formation changed, Haseo noticed immediately. He spared a glance at the few enemies moving to intercept him, but quickly locked his eyes on the Jinchuriki... Next, he prepared to enter that special Lightning Release mode once again.
[Senkan Zetsu Shin Ki Go Rai] and Mikage Dazong Lu mainly differ in that the latter involves a single-meridian compound circulation of lightning-natured and water-natured chakra, while the former utilizes a dual-meridian circulation of extremely high-intensity lightning-natured chakra only. Later factors caused the former to become an advanced Lightning Release ninja taijutsu, whereas the latter became Kinjutsu due to the immense physical strain they inflict.
Maximum-density chakra, as intense as surging torrents of power, circulates inside the body. But… if the lightning chakra in Haseo's two meridians flowed in opposite directions, their interaction would trigger explosive bursts—like miniature particle collisions.
This reverse collision mechanism constitutes the working principle behind Haseo's Chakra Control Mode. Such theories confirm that these techniques are truly beyond what any ordinary ninja physique could withstand. The reason his jutsu exceed normal limits is because he literally risks his life.
He was willing to risk everything just to push past limits—he was truly insane.
Although all five chakra modes designed by Haseo fundamentally originated from Water Release Dōruku, each based upon counter-collision principles, Lightning Release techniques stood out particularly. Their energy flow proved stronger than others, producing the greatest destructive force… but also inflicting the most unbearable physical burdens.
Earlier when Katsuyu said Haseo wouldn't last ten seconds, it had already been a generous overestimation.
If possible, Haseo would rather avoid such techniques—but necessity left him no choice. Through his flaring sleeves while running, one could see his entire arm had turned pitch-black—like someone who'd worked in an African coal mine for ten years. This discoloration resulted entirely from chakra corrosion.
That unique high-frequency crackling sound of Lightning Release suddenly emerged, paused momentarily, then continued nonstop. Since the frequency easily passed 20KHz—far beyond what humans can hear—those sounds vanished quickly.
Unlike during his first attempt, when Haseo emitted that brilliant white glow, this time the Two-Tails Jinchuriki—who was already prepared—immediately noticed his movements.
While blocking Haseo's sudden attack proved impossible, in order to prevent both tailed beasts from simultaneously going berserk, even though the Two-Tails Jinchuriki didn't understand what Haseo had previously done to the Eight-Tails, he clearly recognized what constituted his best immediate response… to avoid being controlled, he chose voluntary partial beast transformation.
Maintaining rationality while fully utilizing the tailed beast's power and preventing its uncontrolled rampage—the Two-Tails Jinchuriki seemingly had no better alternatives.
When the light pouring from Haseo became blindingly bright in an instant, several Kumo shinobi trying to stop him suddenly started bleeding from every part of their bodies—and…
Their interception ultimately failed.
As blinding light merged with spurting blood along a straight path, the Two-Tails Jinchuriki felt his spine shatter from the impact. His reason told him to hold back during the transformation—but under life-or-death pressure, his instincts took over. Consequently, the Two-Tails chakra surged uncontrollably from his body.
Instantly, the form of Two-Tails Nekomata began to emerge.
A dense cloak of tailed beast chakra surrounded the Jinchuriki like a solid protective barrier. At that moment, Haseo's glowing hand sliced forward like a spear, directly stabbing toward the chest of the Jinchuriki.
The Jinchuriki defended swiftly and prepared himself for the incoming attack.
Yet in the next moment, something unimaginable happened — having a defense didn't necessarily mean everything could be blocked, not even the tailed beast chakra cloak.
The powerful tailed beast chakra, possessing both strong corrosive properties and defensive strength, was torn through effortlessly by Haseo's strike. Then, his hand pierced straight through the heart of the Jinchuriki.
"This... chakra... is..."
"Being a Jinchuriki must be a painful existence — caught between humanity and monstrosity, neither fully one nor the other. At night, when you think about your comrades... you probably want to get close, but somehow always end up alone till morning. Life is fleeting — whether filled with pain or luck. I suppose sparing you further suffering isn't such a bad mercy after all."
Haseo's mercy — the Jinchuriki definitely couldn't understand it.
Moreover, the Two-Tails' Jinchuriki had always misunderstood one crucial point — the truth was, Haseo simply had no need for a second rampaging tailed beast.
The barrier had already been broken open by the Eight-Tails' rampage. What use was there for keeping Two-Tails?
Therefore, even if tailed beasts are tough to control, a Jinchuriki's still just a ninja. And as ninjas go, they're generally quite fragile.
The Jinchuriki died instantly, his transformation into the beast stopping midway. The emerging Two-Tails chakra exploded violently outward. Soon after, a massive shockwave sent Haseo flying.
Haseo crashed heavily onto the ground and coughed out a large mouthful of blood. At this time, his body could no longer withstand the surging currents of Lightning Release chakra — he needed to shut off this mode immediately.
However, for reasons unknown, the normally mindless Eight-Tails suddenly became drawn to Haseo's chakra, then sharply shifted its attention toward him. After that...
Another dark sphere appeared.
Ending this fight between Kumo and Konoha ninjas with a tailed beast's interference wasn't just appropriate — it was perfect.
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