Another Side of the Fourth Battlefield
The Third Raikage moved at incredible speed. The Allied shinobi simply couldn't land any attacks on him.
Even when they managed to strike under Dodai's command, the effect was minimal.
Black Zetsu intended for the Third Raikage to quickly wipe out the Allied Forces here and then immediately move to support Obito.
Thus—
The Third Raikage activated Lightning Release Chakra Mode.
He curled his thumb inward and concentrated massive lightning chakra into four fingers, then launched a lightning-fast thrust toward the Allied Forces.
"Hell Stab: Four-Finger Nukite!"
Dodai's expression changed drastically.
"Earth Release Unit!"
"Yes!"
"Earth Release: Earth-Style Rampart!"
Multiple Iwagakure shinobi worked together to create a massive wall of earth as tall and long as a fortress.
"Lava Release: Rubber Wall!"
Dodai converted his chakra into rubber and spat it out, forming an elastic protective membrane behind the earth wall to reinforce the defense.
However, Dodai knew this defense could not stop the Third Raikage.
He ordered the Allied Forces to retreat.
But many shinobi believed this was a perfect chance to attack.
A classic case of newborn calves not fearing the tiger—those who had never seen the Third Raikage had no idea how terrifying his power truly was.
Sure enough—
The Four-Finger Nukite pierced straight through the final rubber membrane.
The shinobi standing in front of him were stunned.
They had never seen such overwhelming force.
Just as they thought death was inevitable—
They realized the expected pain never came.
"Huh?"
They looked forward.
Standing before them was a man with white hair, green eyes, red markings around his eyelids, and two red dots on his forehead.
"Shikotsumyaku: Dance of the Larch!"
It was Kaguya Kimimaro.
Using his Shikotsumyaku, Kimimaro generated dozens of bone spikes from the front of his body, forming a defensive barrier.
The bones completely blocked the Third Raikage's Four-Finger Nukite.
"What?! It stopped it?!"
Dodai was stunned.
Aside from Tailed Beasts, he had never seen anyone directly withstand the Raikage's Hell Stab.
The Third Raikage praised him.
"Young man… you're from the Kaguya Clan, aren't you?"
Kimimaro nodded.
"Yes. I was sent here under Lord Nagi's orders to provide support."
"Nagi?"
The Third Raikage frowned slightly, unable to recall the name.
Dodai explained:
"Lord Third, Nagi is a benefactor of Kumogakure."
Hearing this, the Third Raikage became interested.
"Oh? For you to say that, he must be quite an extraordinary man."
"What a pity. If possible, I'd like to thank him personally."
"But young man—be careful."
"Lightning Release Armor!"
The Third Raikage's hair stood upright as the power of his lightning armor surged to its peak.
Kimimaro also grew serious.
"Sage Mode."
A bone horn grew from his forehead.
White, bone-shaped streams of translucent chakra radiated from his body.
With a sharp whoosh—
The Third Raikage vanished using Lightning Release Body Flicker.
Kimimaro relied on Sage Mode sensory perception to track him.
Suddenly—
A surge of black lightning appeared behind him.
Kimimaro immediately turned around.
"Shikotsumyaku: Ten-Finger Drilling Bullets!"
The bones of his fingertips shot out like bullets, intercepting the lightning.
At that moment—
The Third Raikage suddenly appeared behind him.
"Heavy Lariat!"
His fist crashed toward Kimimaro.
The black lightning earlier had only been bait.
But Kimimaro's perception was extremely sharp.
"Shikotsumyaku: Dance of the Clematis!"
Bone-like chakra tendrils extended from Kimimaro's back like whips, instantly binding the Raikage's arm.
Kimimaro then formed a hardened bone blade and struck—
Sending the Third Raikage flying over ten meters away.
Feeling the impact through his weapon, Kimimaro frowned.
"What incredible defense…"
The Third Raikage quickly regained his footing.
The moment his feet touched the ground, he rushed forward again.
"Hell Stab: Three-Finger Nukite!"
This time, lightning chakra was concentrated into three fingers.
Kimimaro responded immediately.
"Shikotsumyaku: Dance of the Camellia!"
Condensing senjutsu chakra, Kimimaro formed a bone sword and charged forward.
BOOM!
Their bodies crossed paths.
The desert between them exploded into a massive crater.
Kimimaro's bone blade cracked.
The Third Raikage's hand also developed fractures.
Dodai stared in shock.
"Incredible… he matched the Raikage's Three-Finger Nukite!"
Watching from the shadows, Black Zetsu was equally confused.
Was this really the Kaguya survivor he remembered?
Back when Orochimaru was still in the Akatsuki, Zetsu had observed Kimimaro.
At the time, he was a terminally ill weakling who shouldn't have lived long.
But now—
Not only was he healthy—
His power had reached an unbelievable level.
"Tch… no choice."
"Until the real trump card appears, I'll stall using the strongest spear."
The Third Raikage's eyes sharpened.
"Young man… be careful."
Lightning surged violently around him.
He condensed all of it into one finger.
Dodai panicked.
"That's the Raikage's ultimate attack! Dodge!"
Kimimaro slammed both hands onto the ground, injecting massive senjutsu chakra into it.
"Shikotsumyaku: Dance of the Seedling Fern!"
Sharp bones erupted across the desert like a forest of white spikes.
Then—
The countless bones suddenly shattered and converged toward Kimimaro's hand.
They formed a gigantic bone spear.
"Shikotsumyaku: Twilight Bone!"
Senjutsu chakra erupted beneath Kimimaro's feet.
He dashed toward the Raikage at incredible speed.
The Third Raikage had also finished charging his attack.
"Hell Stab: One-Finger Nukite!"
Both warriors rushed toward each other at blinding speed.
Bone spear vs. lightning finger.
Spear against spear.
Neither yielded.
"AAAHHH!" ×2
Both pushed forward with everything they had.
"I will never lose!"
"Because I must become the spear and shield of Lord Nagi and Lord Orochimaru!"
At that moment—
Kimimaro felt an unprecedented surge of power within his body.
Senjutsu chakra poured into the bone spear.
Finally—
RIPPPP!
With a violent tearing sound, the two figures crossed.
This time—
The Third Raikage's right arm was completely destroyed.
Yet he began laughing.
"Hahaha!"
"Young man… the title of Strongest Spear belongs to you now."
"Your conviction at the end was truly admirable."
Kimimaro nodded.
"I am the spear and shield protecting Lord Orochimaru and Lord Nagi."
The Third Raikage smiled and nodded.
"With a subordinate like you… I won't comment on Orochimaru."
"But Nagi must be a remarkable man."
"Oh, and if possible—"
"Please thank him for me… for saving Kumogakure."
Kimimaro nodded once more.
Soon after—
The Third Raikage was sealed away.
Seeing this, everyone finally let out a breath of relief.
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