"Burabi, we can't hold back anymore. Use the Eight-Tails' power."
The tall young man nodded slowly at the words, closed his eyes, took a deep breath, and then a scorching red Chakra surged out from his body, instantly enveloping him.
Behind him, eight illusory tails gradually emerged, howling softly, bringing with them an oppressive feeling that could tear everything apart.
This was the Eight-Tails Chakra Cloak form.
Burabi's overall abilities—attack, defense, speed, and even recovery—were rapidly increasing.
However, a hint of barely concealed ferocity appeared in his eyes, and a dangerous aura permeated his breathing.
He couldn't go any further, he silently reminded himself. If he delved deeper into borrowing the Tailed Beast's power, he might completely lose control, but now there was no turning back.
A crazy smile spread across Burabi's lips as he muttered, "What a pity… I don't want to lose to that brat in the village. I won't easily give up the title of 'B'.
"Let's go!"
Burabi roared as he charged at Hayato, his speed so great that he closed the distance almost instantly. Hayato's pupils contracted; in this form, Burabi's speed had actually increased enough to catch up to him!
Previously, he was slightly slower than Ai, but now, with the boost from the Tailed Beast Chakra, his strength was formidable!
No wonder so many people both hated Tailed Beasts and wanted their power.
Hayato swiftly swooped down, avoiding Burabi's Sucker Punch, and at the same time, whispered, "Xiao Yan, Ai is yours."
Is this monkey my enemy? Ai's gaze sharpened.
He didn't think much of it; Monferno had already vanished from its spot, moving at an astonishing speed. Just as Ai was momentarily stunned, a Mach Punch slammed into his chest, sending him flying several feet.
With its speed increased by six stages, in this state, if Hayato hadn't used Extreme Speed, even his speed couldn't match Monferno's.
Speed is power, and the duel between Monferno and Ai shouldn't be decided so quickly.
Meanwhile, Hayato was frantically dodging and weaving through Burabi's attacks, his Ninjutsu and agile movements working seamlessly together.
He knew that if he continued to ascend, the danger would shift to Monferno and the others; he had to stay on the ground.
"A flying fly…" Burabi snarled, staring irritably at his constantly regenerating wounds, the irritation in his heart growing uncontrollable. His Chakra cloak gradually changed, its color deepening, and its form becoming more violent.
"Is this… partial Tailed Beast transformation?"
Feeling the commotion from Burabi not far away, Ai took a direct punch from Monferno and turned to look.
Monferno beside him also felt the pressure.
"You'll definitely die from this move!"
Not far away, Burabi was on all fours, his body covered in a dark red Chakra cloak, only vaguely retaining a human form. He roared, and a dark orb condensed in his mouth, a strong aura of destruction enveloping the surroundings.
"A Tailed Beast Ball…" Hayato stared at the terrifying ball of Chakra, a cold smirk playing on his lips.
This was his chance!
Hayato squinted his left eye, his right eye locked onto Burabi, and he made a shooting gesture towards Burabi.
A remarkably fast water bullet pierced the air, accurately hitting the Tailed Beast Ball in Burabi's mouth.
"Boom—!"
The Tailed Beast Ball, not yet fired, instantly exploded in Burabi's mouth, creating an earth-shattering sound.
[Snipe: Ignores the enemy's status, guaranteed to hit the target after Lock-On]
This was a move that appeared in Pokémon Sword/Shield, Inteleon's exclusive move, and its effect was somewhat similar to the Hozuki Clan's Water Gun Ninjutsu.
Therefore, it could also be fired continuously.
Feeling his Chakra rapidly decreasing, Hayato's mood was exceptionally cheerful; this feeling was as refreshing as the morning of New Year's Day in new underwear.
"B!"
The violent explosion shook the heavens and earth, and amidst the swirling smoke and dust, Burabi's figure gradually reappeared.
His body was covered in scorch marks, bones exposed, yet he still stubbornly stood up, his eyes showing a complex mix of pain and hatred.
"B, no, if you keep this up, you'll die!"
Ai knew Burabi's abilities and also understood his character; for the Hidden Cloud Village, he was willing to endure the cold shoulders of some people.
Now that he had a chance to obtain the Uzumaki Clan's sealing Ninjutsu, how could he easily give up?
"Burabi, if you keep this up, you will die."
Gyuki spoke from within the Iron Armor Seal, with some emotion.
It had thought highly of him, but the young man was step by step walking towards a dead end. It would resurrect after death, so it didn't feel much about it, but if Burabi died, he would truly be dead.
"How would I know… if I don't try?"
"Burabi, as the future Fourth Raikage, I order you to stop further Tailed Beast transformation!"
Ai unleashed Lightning Release Chakra and rapidly approached. Burabi was not only his partner, the Hidden Cloud Village's Jinchuriki, but also his cousin, and he absolutely couldn't let him die here.
Hayato sensed a familiar aura approaching from a distance. It was… Kushina!
Leaping out of the forest was Arcanine, with Kushina and Asako on its back. Though slightly disheveled, they were unharmed.
Hayato breathed a sigh of relief. Were they here to help him? He feared they wouldn't be useful in this battle. Hayato descended, wanting to approach the two.
The sudden appearance of the two made Burabi regain his composure, and he blocked Hayato's path.
"Don't think about escaping."
Hayato frowned. Did he really have to deal with Burabi?
The people of Hidden Cloud Village were truly stubborn, like smelly stones in a latrine.
At least he had to get Kushina and the others to a safe area!
The next moment, two figures darted out from the forest—Tōsō Noerujin and another Ninja named Harusame.
"Water Release: Bubble Ninjutsu!"
"Brat, watch them die before your eyes!"
"Get out of the way!"
Hayato activated Extreme Speed, but the rapid depletion of his Chakra slowed him down, and Burabi easily intercepted him.
His heart was burning with anxiety, and he seemed to see images of Kushina and Asako being cut in half by Tōsō Noerujin before his eyes, Arcanine lying in a pool of blood, struggling to look at him.
"Why… why did it come to this…?" Hayato gritted his teeth, his heart filled with self-reproach and regret.
He hated his own weakness and arrogance. He had vowed to change history and protect his comrades, but why was reality always so cruel, going against his will?
I need more power!
He suddenly leaped up, pulled out a bottle of milk, and chugged it down, trying to replenish his energy.
His speed was still not fast enough—fifty meters, which would normally be instantaneous for him, now felt like an unbridgeable chasm. Before him, Tōsō Noerujin's blunt sword was already raised high.
Asako slammed Kushina on the back, pushing her backward, while she herself was sent flying by the recoil.
"I'm sorry, Kushina, I'm three years older than you… I guess it has to be me, your older sister, who saves you."
"Without me, Arcanine could take you further."
A relieved smile appeared on her face.
"What a pity… I'm dying, and I haven't even had a single relationship." She sighed in her heart, a hint of unwillingness flashing through her, "If it were Hayato… maybe it would have been interesting."
"Thank you for letting me meet you in my final moments."
Kushina was stunned, but in an instant, she seemed to understand something—sadness gradually welled up in her eyes.
Before this sadness could fully release, the golden Adamantine Chains behind her suddenly lashed out, firmly coiling around the blunt sword.
"Tsk!"
Tōsō Noerujin snorted. His blunt sword had two ends; the giant hammer slammed down, directly striking Asako like a piece of paper.
"Asako!"
Hayato's eyes widened, his vision gradually filled with crimson.
Tōsō Noerujin involuntarily took a step back, only to find himself chilling all over.
In Hayato's Sharingan, three tomoe slowly rotated in each eye, emanating a cold and insane killing intent.