From high in the sky, A saw Suna ninjas and thought about taking the opportunity to eliminate Konoha's high-level officials. This would leave Konoha leaderless for a few days, giving the Kumogakure forces that would arrive in the following days more of an advantage. Then he would retreat.
But seeing the Suna ninjas actually return, he immediately changed his mind. He now wanted to cooperate with Sunagakure to cause a massive disturbance, using the Suna ninjas to wear down Konoha's ninjas so that the Kumogakure forces could take Konoha more easily.
As for whether he would be in danger alone?
He believed it was absolutely impossible. In his Lightning Release Chakra Mode, his speed was such that only the former Yellow Flash could keep up with him. If he couldn't win, he would run, there was no need for concern at all.
A's thoughts flashed by as he increased his force and smashed toward the ground.
Boom!
The ground shattered, leaving deep ravines.
"Ahhh!!!"
Countless villagers fell into the massive ravines, vanishing into the darkness, with only their screams echoing back.
Expressionless, A wreaked havoc, coordinating closely with Sunagakure as he slowly made his way toward the Hokage Building.
He showed no mercy to the villagers in his path nor did he spare the ninjas. For a time, his surroundings were filled with screams and wails, driving the ninjas into a bloodshot frenzy as they charged forward. One by one, they threw their lives away.
"Stop it!" A furious voice rang out.
A looked at the bowl-cut man blocking his path. Green energy swirled around him, blowing his bowl-cut hair upward, giving him an extraordinary aura.
He knew this technique—Eight Inner Gates.
By releasing the channels that restricted Chakra within the human body, one could temporarily gain immense power. It was a suicidal Taijutsu.
A intended to kill him just as he had killed the other ninjas. But Guy's reaction speed far exceeded his expectations.
But...
"Too slow."
In an instant, he appeared before the dodging Guy, pressing four fingers together.
Hell Stab: Four-Finger Nukite!
Guy shouted with glaring eyes, "Seventh Gate! Gate of Wonder! Open!"
Sweat evaporated rapidly, forming a blue steam that violently washed over everything nearby, making him look incredibly powerful.
The moment he appeared, Guy became the focus of everyone's attention. The villagers forgot to scream and the ninjas forgot their pain. Every gaze was fixed upon him.
But in Guy's eyes, there was only the incoming Four-Finger Nukite, his gaze filled with an unyielding will.
The faint sound of a tiger's roar echoed between his hands.
"Day Tiger!"
Immediately after, the crowd heard the sound of a single palm strike.
It wasn't loud but the faint tiger's roar became real, erupting into a howl that shook the soul.
A transparent white tiger surged forward, colliding with A's Four-Finger Nukite. The collision created a violent wind, making leaves and clothes whip and snap.
Ultimately, Day Tiger proved superior, making A crash through houses before finally stopping against a solid, thick wall. A lay amidst the rubble, looking battered and remaining motionless, his fate unknown.
"Hiss!"
The sound of people drawing in sharp breaths could be heard faintly.
Everyone looked at Guy in shock, forgetting the tragic deaths of their family and friends.
They never expected that this man, whom they had always mocked for his odd clothes and behavior, would be the one standing before them to save them at this moment.
Even more unexpected was that A, hailed as the "Strongest Spear," had been defeated so utterly.
Seeing this, Guy exhaled, deactivated the Eight Inner Gates, and lay on the ground, exhausted.
As soon as he lay down, he grimaced, cold sweat pouring off him. This was the side effect of the opening Seventh Gate, even a slight touch to the body after deactivating it would cause unbearable pain.
However, if it were opened again after being deactivated, the pain would temporarily vanish, and it wouldn't affect combat.
Kakashi walked to his side, his eyes fixed on A at the end of the tunnel of ruins. "I'm afraid he won't stay down just like that."
Guy endured the intense pain, tears nearly falling, but he still stood up and stared at A.
The villagers and ninjas had been about to cheer. But seeing the solemn expressions on the two men's faces, they turned their heads uneasily and followed their gaze. They saw A, whose fate had been uncertain, stand up as if he had just woken up. With a cold expression and a body brimming with power, he stared at Guy.
"Mon... monster..."
The villagers and ninjas stammered in disbelief.
He could still stand up after being hit by such a powerful technique?
What shocked them even more was that blue lightning began to flicker across A's body once again. A second later, it covered his entire body.
Lightning Release Chakra Mode!
This sent a chill through the hearts of the villagers and ninjas.
A's voice boomed. "Konoha truly is full of talent, but it's a pity you've encountered me."
Suddenly, A raised his hand, assuming an attacking stance. This time, he pulled back three fingers, leaving only one.
Guy's expression was grave, his aura rising as if he were about to open the Seventh Gate again at any moment.
Just then, a streak of golden light descended from the sky.