From Naruto onwards, I've become a dreamer.

Chapter 183 One Step Away

A cross-shaped vein bulged between the Raikage's brow bones.

The death of the Third Hokage was like a wound in his heart that could not heal for a long time, still oozing blood and causing a dull ache.

Now that he finally found an opportunity to avenge his previous defeat, his seemingly flawless plan was once again ruthlessly shattered, even causing greater casualties. Because of his carelessness, the entire elite force of the Cloud Village was wiped out!
Just now, that slap woke him up.

When anger reaches its extreme, emotions turn into a deathly stillness, like a cold, deep pool.

Ray Shadow Ai, supporting himself on his knees, his chest and abdomen heaving as he breathed heavily. The chaotic thoughts in his mind gradually cleared, and he tried his best to control his anger.

The reason is simple: no matter how angry he is, he has to recognize one thing, or rather, the truth.

The man before him, Uchiha Munetsuki, was very strong. Even the Third Raikage, whom he considered the strongest, had died at his hands.

"I must admit, you are truly strong, Uchiha Muneki."

Ai wiped the blood from the corner of his lips, his eyes hard and resolute, his body standing straight like a drawn sword, exuding a strong fighting spirit: "If it were just one person, I would never be your match, but you've forgotten, the Thunder Shadow is never alone!"

As they were speaking, another figure crashed down, creating a huge shockwave.

Killer Bee, draped in the tailed beast's cloak, had extreme rage in his eyes and gritted his teeth, as if he wanted nothing more than to tear him apart alive.

"The Raikage of Kumogakure has always been a duo!"

Ai stepped forward, standing shoulder to shoulder with Killer Bee, and sneered, "Don't call us despicable."

"Wise choice."

Uchiha Muneki looked at the two of them and chuckled, "At least in this respect, you are smarter than your father."

"Without further ado!"

"Uchiha Munetsuki, I will make you pay the price!"

Suddenly, the air surged like a tide, accompanied by a deafening roar of thunder, arriving in an instant.

A dazzling white light streaked towards them, and Ai was enveloped in lightning. Every time he stomped his foot, the earth shattered, leaving behind dense cracks.

Lightning Release Mode was pushed to its limit. In his anger, Ai felt every muscle and bone in his body swell with extreme power. The high degree of harmony between his mind and body even made him feel that in this moment, he had surpassed his former father!

Boom!

A deafening explosion engulfed the heavens and the earth.

That wasn't thunder, but an explosion caused by air pressure being compressed to its limit!
The surging air currents, like a wall, carrying a terrifying shockwave, instantly dented the atmosphere in front of them.

Ai suddenly stopped, his foot scraping against the ground like a high-speed train abruptly coming to a halt.

It was only thanks to the Raikage's powerful physique that he was able to withstand the force of the sudden stop; otherwise, anyone else would have been torn to pieces by that force.

But at the same time, the enormous kinetic energy from the sudden stop was instantly transformed into power, and his long-charged fist, carrying an unstoppable storm, slammed out heavily.

boom! ! !
The fist, brimming with murderous intent, was blocked by a layer of pale golden bone.

But only for a moment, with Ai's roar, he decisively chose to close the distance, retracting his fist and using his hardest elbow as a weapon, gathering his lightning jutsu into a single point and unleashing it.

"Heavy flow storm!"

The skeleton of Susanoo was shattered by a single blow.

But just as he shattered Susanoo, Uchiha Munetsuki leaped backward, creating distance, and took a deep breath: "Fire Release: Great Fire Annihilation!"

call--!
The blazing flames erupted like a tsunami, engulfing Ai in an instant.

Without a moment's rest, Killer Bee arrived at lightning speed. The two were almost face to face in mid-air, but unlike the Raikage, he chose to launch a Tailed Beast Ball at near-zero distance, while also blocking the retreat route with his tail.

"Damn it, taste the power of this move!"

Faced with a Tailed Beast Ball, even Uchiha Muneki was shocked by his determination.

Is this guy taking advantage of the fact that he's a Jinchuriki and has thick skin, so he's planning to trade one for one with him?
Boom!

A massive explosion swept through the air, and shockwaves spread in all directions.

Killer Bee was sent flying backward, crashing heavily to the ground. The violent shock and the explosion made him feel like his internal organs were about to shatter, and he couldn't help but spit out a mouthful of blood. However, his eyes were still fixed on the pale golden humanoid skeleton several meters tall in the cloud of smoke.

Uchiha Muneki controlled Susanoo and slammed his fist into Killer Bee.

Hurala!
The fist carried a fierce gust of wind, as if a mountain was pressing down. Just as Killer Bee was caught off guard, the Raikage rushed out of the sea of ​​fire, stood in front of him, and threw a punch.

boom!
In an instant, a clanging sound like metal clashing rang out, and the collision of two absolute forces shattered the air.

Having withstood the Susanoo's heavy punch head-on, Ai's legs sank deep into the ground, his clenched teeth bled slightly, and his face turned bright red: "Are you alright, Bi? Get up quickly!"

"I know, brother!"

Killer Bee gritted his teeth and charged forward, shouting, "Let me do it this time!"

With the help of the Tailed Beast Cloak, his strength and injuries recovered much faster. Although it was only a brief respite, it was enough.

Another fierce attack ensued, with Ai and Bi launching a relentless barrage of attacks, like a sudden storm.

Soon, the enormous Susanoo seemed to become somewhat transparent, and blood kept flowing from the corner of Uchiha Muneki's lips, accompanied by coughing, his face growing increasingly pale.

"Sure enough, he's about to give up!"

Killer Bee was delighted to see this. The Eight-Tails was right; prolonged use of Susanoo would cause great damage to the body.

"Cough cough."

Uchiha Muneki seemed to be really unable to hold on any longer, and suddenly spat out a mouthful of blood, and Susanoo disappeared.

"Now's the time, let's compete!"

Ai roared, activating his Lightning Release Chakra Mode to its maximum.

"Here you are, big brother!"

Meanwhile, on the other side, Killer Bee suddenly unleashed six tails.

The two brothers worked together, attacking from the front and back, blocking all his escape routes, and charged forward with intense killing intent and momentum.

"Thunder Escape: Jue Niu Thunder Plow Hot Knife!"

He slashed at the two men charging towards him with his large arm, like a horizontal blade.

"Susanoh!"

Despite the excruciating pain, Uchiha Muneki, clutching his bleeding eyes, activated Susanoo once more.

However, time was too short. Only the skeletons had time to appear before the two men's killing moves suddenly arrived. Powerful forces attacked from both sides, and the two huge impacts collided, shattering the bones.

"Go to hell, Uchiha Munetsuki!" A slashed out with a hand chop: "Lightning-level!"

Click!

Uchiha Muneki's neck was severed by a single chop to the neck.

It's a success!
However, before Ai and Bi could even feel joy, they saw the person in front of them turn into a wooden stake.

Uchiha Muneki covered his eyes, his body trembling slightly, as if he were enduring some kind of intense pain. This scene was witnessed by Killer Bee and A, the latter of whom immediately sneered: "Uchiha Muneki, your body is about to give out, isn't it? How many more Susanoo can you use?"

"Your death is imminent, Uchiha Munezuki!"

A assumed a fighting stance, his lightning chakra surging, ready to end his enemy's life with his own hands, but was pulled back by Killer Bee.

"Big brother, look over there!"

Killer Bee's expression changed drastically, and he pointed in a direction: "It's Konoha's Anbu!"

Ai looked in the direction the finger was pointing and saw that there were indeed more than a dozen Konoha ANBU members rushing towards them.

"Big brother... reinforcements have arrived, we... have to go!" Killer Bee's eyes were bloodshot as he stared intently at Uchiha Muneki. He practically gritted his teeth, his anger raging, as he managed to utter the words: "If we stay any longer, something bad will happen!"

The series of fierce battles had nearly depleted their chakra.

It can be said that both Abby and Uchiha Muneki have reached their limits.

If they stay any longer, they'll be entangled by Konoha's Anbu, and then they won't be able to escape.

"I'll spare your life, Uchiha Munetsuki!"

Reason ultimately prevailed. Ai gritted her teeth and said hatefully, "Next time we meet, I will definitely kill you!"

(End of this chapter)