Konoha: Tsunade, I am the Hokage

Chapter 250 Oh no! The Jinchuriki has been captured by Konoha!

"Go on, rescue Lord Kirabi!"

Suddenly, someone in the crowd shouted.

now……

The group quickly charged towards Nara Shikaku and Yuhi Kurenai.

Even if Yoshimine Kyohiko is just a wood clone, they are definitely no match for him. But if they can capture these people, they can still use Konoha ninjas to threaten or exchange them.

In addition-

Behind them, the ships had been destroyed by the Tailed Beast Ball. If they didn't capture the Konoha ninjas, they would have to swim back.

Or, will their chakra be enough to sustain them until they reach land?

The Cloud Village ninjas quickly headed towards Shikaku in Nara.

Shikaku was indeed a bit weak against Ai and Killer Bee, but that doesn't mean anyone can bully him, especially with Kyohiko lurking in the sea below...

What does he have to be afraid of?

Immediately.

Shadow Stitching Technique: Black Spider Lily!

The shadow expanded rapidly.

In the blink of an eye, all the ninjas who had rushed at them from all sides were frozen in place, and then...

Everyone was fixed in place.

The next second, a figure swiftly emerged from beneath the seawater, the blade in his hand carrying seawater on one side and shimmering with highly concentrated lightning chakra on the other.

The blade slipped.

In an instant, the water blade extended, and the blade swiftly transformed into a horizontal strike that slashed across the heads of several people.

laugh!

Compressed and condensed water is inherently extremely sharp, and with the enhancement of Lightning Release chakra, it swiftly severed the heads of several people like an extended blade.

Simultaneously.

On the other side, Kurenai Yuhi formed hand seals.

"Senior Shikaku, leave these people to me!"

"it is good."

Shikaku relaxed his control over the Shadow Imitation Technique, reducing his chakra output, while Kurenai Yuhi quickly completed her genjutsu release.

The next second, a shadow clone emerged from underwater, its hands gathering chakra.

Chakra Scalpel!

laugh!

The palm brushed across the motionless enemy, instantly slicing through the trachea and heart muscle.

"Ho! Ho!"

The two who fell down struggled fiercely, but gradually lost their ability to fight.

In the blink of an eye, the "scalpel" had taken two lives!

Illusion, Shadow Clone Technique, Chakra Scalpel.

Kurenai Yuhi silently coordinated her attack, quickly reaping the remaining enemies. But at that moment, a figure swiftly charged in from the billowing smoke in the distance.

Ah...

Even though he was hit by the Tailed Beast Ball, he still didn't die!

He realized what was happening in time and stopped Killer Bee from accumulating more chakra. The Tailed Beast Ball only had a portion of its power now. Although it could still shatter ships, it allowed him to use his speed to avoid the main points of attack.

Even so, despite being protected by his Lightning Release Armor, he was still severely injured by the Tailed Beast Ball and it took him quite a while to regain some mobility.

When Ai rushed out...

What he saw were his subordinates, frozen in place by a secret technique, like puppets at the mercy of others, and Killer Bee, who was completely suppressed by Myojinmon and Amber.

Ai's pupils contracted.

He realized that perhaps there was a possibility—

Yoshihiko Ryomine's wooden clone might be trying to kidnap his younger brother, Killer Bee!

As the Eight-Tails Jinchuriki, Killer Bee had already mastered the ability to fully transform into a tailed beast, but at this moment, under the suppression of Myojinmon and Kohaku's seal, Killer Bee was completely unable to move.

The balance of power shifted instantly after a wooden clone appeared, a fact that Ai found hard to accept.

That is……

Now, Yoshimine Kyohiko no longer needs his main body to take action; a single clone is enough to defeat the brothers working together.

of course.

This is under the circumstances of being ambushed.

If they clash head-on...

"If we had fought head-on, we wouldn't have suffered such a crushing defeat!"

"If it were a normal match, we could win!"

Ai regained his confidence.

He must save his men and rescue Kirabi!

however.

In an instant, the black spider lilies withered.

Ai moved with incredible speed, arriving beside Shikaku in an instant.

But at that very moment...

A strange cry rang out from above.

"The Azure Beast of Konoha..."

"Matt Kai!"

Might Guy's aura surged instantly.

Even though he was seasick and not feeling well, he was immediately jolted awake from the drowsiness induced by the illusion upon hearing the sounds of battle.

He couldn't stand by and watch his comrades fight while he lay on the ship!

Eight Gates Formation...

The gate of life, open!!

Kai knew very well that the enemy was the unprecedentedly powerful Ai. Even though Jingyan was still there, it seemed that Jingyan would have to deal with that unknown being.

The gate of life opened, and instantly, an aura burst forth, attracting Ai's attention.

This aura...

Ai immediately looked up.

This suddenly powerful aura seems to match another forbidden technique rumored in Konoha...

He immediately became fully focused.

but.

Just then, a tremendous force came from below.

What?

Below, Jingyan kicked him into the air. Even though he restrained his strength, the impact still made Ai dizzy and his head buzzing.

"Kai".

"Well done, Kakashi!"

Kakashi?

This guy is really troublesome!

Ai hadn't expected that Kakashi Hatake's strength had reached such a level, posing such a threat to him in this environment...

but.

The most crucial thing is the other side.

He glanced at Killer Bee out of the corner of his eye and saw that the tailed beast chakra on his body had been completely contained and returned to his own body.

The Eight-Tails' chakra has been completely sealed!

A's entire body erupted with Lightning Release chakra.

Whoosh!

Dodged in an instant!

but.

Kai's attack never actually came. His body hadn't fully recovered, and he fell off the ship, landing with a "plop" in the sea.

Ai looked down and was immediately dumbfounded.

This……

Are Konoha ninjas really that casual?

He looked into the distance.

At that moment, Kyohiko's wood clone formed hand seals and swiftly unleashed a Five Elements Seal on Killer Bee, followed immediately by—

The Four Symbols Seal!

While not as powerful as Minato Namikaze or Kushina, it can at least seal most of the tailed beasts' chakra.

After several seals were broken, Kyohiko released the Myojinmon and the heavily damaged Sage Mode, and carried the unconscious Killer Bee.

At this point, Killer Bee only had his nose and mouth exposed, allowing him to breathe independently and preventing him from suffocating or being completely assimilated.

"Jonin A, I think you don't want Killer Bee to die right now, do you?"

"you!"

Ai took a deep breath and gradually calmed down.

He understands.

I am indeed no match for Kyohiko, even if the opponent is just a wooden clone, even if...

At this moment, the opponent may not have much chakra left.

but.

He couldn't gamble with Kirabi's life.

"You released Killer Bee!"

Ai Luo landed on the water's surface, her tone grave.

Jingyan smiled.

"Hey, even now, you still have such unrealistic fantasies!"

With that, he threw Kirabi onto the boat.

Immediately afterwards, he transformed into Kakashi Hatake's true form, instantly teleported to the ship, and caught Killer Bee directly.

"Jonin A, if something happens to us, Killer Bee will definitely die too, and you will lose the power of the Eight-Tails for a long time."

"As for our Konoha, Kyohiko is just a wood clone, while we..."

He smiled.

"We might not even die!"

Xiao Jingjun, who was standing nearby, and the crew members on the ship all turned green instantly.

You will not die!

But as ordinary people, they were certainly not going to escape death.

but.

At present, Konoha has clearly regained the upper hand, so he shouldn't interrupt rashly to avoid changing the situation due to his own intervention.

The next moment, Nara Shikaku returned to the ship with Kurenai Yuhi and the drowning Kai, leaving only Kyohiko's wooden clone below.

Ai's face darkened.

He knew that at this moment, he had lost the power to negotiate.

"Let's go, Mr. Koi, our friendly exchange with Kumogakure has come to an end."

Shikaku looked at Koi Shun.

Xiao Jingjun's lips twitched slightly.

Is this what you call friendly exchange?

The friendly exchanges between you ninjas were so shocking to us ordinary people that they almost died of fright!

"Go! Set sail!"

"etc!"

Ai swiftly charged forward, but in an instant, the figure appeared in front of him.

The next second—

boom!

A loud bang.

Ai was slammed into the sea by the immense force, creating a sizable tsunami that crashed into Xiaojing Jun's ship...

Chakra spread, freezing the tsunami in time.

Immediately following.

Water Release: Water Dragon Bullet Technique!

Several water jets roared and rose into the air, hurtling towards all directions.

A single wooden clone was suppressing a group of people in the Hidden Cloud Village!

At this moment, Kyohiko stood on the waves, like a god.

Ai struggled to swim ashore from the sea, and when he saw this scene, he was stunned for a second, and a deep sense of powerlessness welled up in his heart.

This guy...

Why is it so powerful?

Despite being only twelve or thirteen years old, and merely a shadow clone, he possessed such terrifying power that he suppressed him and Killer Bee in an extremely short time.

Frustration filled his heart.

"Lord Ai..."

"I'm so sorry, I'm so sorry everyone! But right now, please do everything you can to treat the wounded here!"

Ai managed to cheer up.

He cannot be defeated by setbacks!

Right now, everyone in Kumogakure needs him to keep them going!

Only after the Konoha ships had departed did Yoshimine Kyohiko's wood clone look down and then smile, "Need my help?"

"help?"

Ai was stunned for a moment.

"Yes, there is no absolute hatred between Kumogakure and Konoha. In fact, you were the ones who started this whole thing!"

Jingyan answered calmly.

Ai felt a sudden tightness in her throat and almost couldn't catch her breath.

But a few seconds later, he was unable to refute it.

Today's events were truly initiated by the Hidden Cloud Village themselves. Konoha has repeatedly warned them, yet they still insist on saying there's something wrong...

That means he had a hidden wooden clone technique.

Obviously.

This wooden doppelganger was deliberately placed on the ship by Kyohiko to protect them throughout the journey, but he himself fell for it!

"Lord Ai, they shouldn't have any clones left now, right?"

A child whispered.

Ai lowered her head.

The opponent was Darui, a newly promoted genin.

"Darui, you were the one who reminded everyone to save people just now. I remember you did a good job, but now, Killer Bee is in their hands, and..."

Ai fell silent as she spoke.

Although I hate to admit it, this team is still very strong even without shadow clones!

Also.

"How do you know he disappeared, and not that he used the Flying Thunder God Technique to return to that ship?"

"Uh...sorry, I didn't think it through."

Darui was unable to refute it.

indeed.

Who can be sure that Kyohiko's wooden clone disappeared instead of leaving with the Flying Thunder God technique?

What if it's Flying Thunder God...?

If they chase after them, it will only provoke Konoha again, which may lead to some unwanted consequences.

Alternatively, this approach involves gambling on the chakra reserves of the "Wood Clone".

however.

Yoshimine Kyohiko's chakra...

Ai sighed heavily, looked around, and thought of another crucial problem he was facing.

How will they get back?

Their ship was blasted to pieces by Killer Bee's Tailed Beast Ball, and the crew and many ninjas perished in the explosion.

Even himself.

"puff!"

Blood gushed out of Ai's mouth.

"Lord Ai!"

Darui immediately helped Ai up, but Ai was extremely weak at this moment. As soon as he touched Ai's hand, he felt warm liquid.

Blood!

"Lord Ai!"

"Don't panic, I'm fine. Collect the wounded's bodies, then send out a distress signal and wait for others to come and get us."

"yes!"

Signal flare launched.

Everyone stood on the ship debris, while their companions, who still possessed chakra, cleaned up the bodies of the ninjas around them.

I waited for quite a while.

A ship is approaching from a distance.

Tutai stood anxiously at the bow of the ship, looking in this direction. When he saw Ai collapsed on a plank, with Darui and the others taking care of him, his heart skipped a beat.

Could it be...?

Do not!

It shouldn't have reached that level yet!

Tu Tai held his breath and quickly jumped off the boat, running towards this side.

He breathed a sigh of relief when he got closer.

Just injured!

fine……

After looking around, he frowned.

"How did it become like this? Where's Killer Bee?"

"he……"

Darui hesitated, unsure how to answer.

Ai struggled to sit up.

"Uncle Tsuchidai, due to my negligence, Killer Bee has been captured by Konoha!"

"What?"

Tu Tai's pupils contracted, and a look of shock and disbelief appeared on his face.

The Eight-Tailed Jinchuuriki...

and.

Or was he a perfect Jinchuriki who could perfectly transform into a Tailed Beast, but was captured by Konoha?

Tu Tai, suppressing his anger, demanded, "What exactly happened?!"

"I've fallen for their trap!"

Ai recounted the previous situation.

He lowered his head, his face filled with shame.

this time……

Indeed, there is no denying it.

Although Konoha set a trap, they themselves were the ones who stepped into it.

Tu Tai took a deep breath.

Ryōmine Kyōhiko, though merely a wooden clone, possesses such terrifying power!

of course.

What's most terrifying is the other party's cunning—

Without using any tricks, it would be impossible for a single wooden clone to quickly defeat Killer Bee and A. Therefore, the opponent deliberately used a small team to attract their attention.

even.

This team also includes two Konoha elites, Nara Shikaku and Hatake Kakashi, both Jonin-level.

to be frank.

Even in the post-mortem analysis, Tsuchitai didn't think Ai had done anything wrong.

That wooden clone was obviously summoned through the sealing scroll after Ai was taken off the ship by the Shadow Imitation Technique.

The other side had planned this all along!

His gaze was cold.

"What is their attitude now?"

"Yoshimine Kyohiko said..."

Ai repeated what Jingyan had said at the time.

but.

He frowned and said, "But Konoha is so powerful that it's no longer a matter of cooperation or alliance; our Hidden Cloud Village is being gradually devoured by them!"

The earthen platform did not respond.

How could he not understand this principle?

but.

The Jinchūriki has been captured!

The initiative is no longer in their hands.

He could only sigh and say, "Let's get everyone on board first. We can discuss the details later."

"yes!"

Ai lowered her head, her face filled with undisguised shame.

He wished he could die in battle.

Can……

"I'll take you away."

Tu Tai carried him on his back.

Then, in a few blinks, he carried Ai a hundred paces away.

Only then did he whisper words of comfort.

"Don't blame yourself. Yoshimine Kyohiko is too powerful. Even your father might not be his match now. If he continues to grow stronger, Kumogakure will have no future!"

"Yes, I... understand!"

(End of this chapter)