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Chapter 132: Starry Night Show vs. the Fourth and Third Raikage! (Two chapters combined, please subscribe and vote!)

Hidden Cloud Village.

Xingxia Xiu strolled around leisurely.

I was in such a rush last time that I didn't get a good look around.

This place has a unique architectural style and local customs, quite different from Konoha. The only thing it has in common with is its peaceful atmosphere.

Only in the Five Great Ninja Villages can one feel this, even though it is currently during a war.

Even though the Land of Rain has become a battlefield, and the war is now concentrated in the northern border area, with very few Iwa ninja able to penetrate into the heartland, there is still no peaceful atmosphere in the area where Amegakure is located.

Even the air there felt tense.

However, this time is not the same as the last time.

Currently, Konoha has no information about the Eight-Tails and the Two-Tails.

The last time the Eight-Tails Jinchuriki died, the Eight-Tails was extracted and sealed away beforehand. It is still uncertain whether it has been resealed back into a human body.

Hideaki Hoshino knew that the new Jinchūriki was most likely Killer Bee, because this had been decided long ago.

Just like Kushina Uzumaki, it was already confirmed several years ago that she would be the next Nine-Tails Jinchuriki.

As for the Two-Tails Jinchuriki, Hoshino Shu naturally knew it was Yugito Nii, but this person seemed to be younger than Kakashi.

Kakashi was only born last year.

It is highly likely that the two Yukito have not yet been born.

Before Yugito Nii, Hoshishita Hide was unaware of any information about the Two-Tails Jinchuriki.

Therefore, the Two-Tails is most likely sealed away in some hidden place in Kumogakure.

Although Hoshino Hide's target this time was not the two tailed beasts, it was only natural to gather some information along the way.

"Um?"

Xingxia Xiu noticed that there seemed to be something interesting going on ahead, so she quickly walked over.

Killer Bee!

Hoshino Shizuku narrowed his eyes.

The boy looked to be only seven or eight years old, and he was singing and dancing by himself.

The villagers of Kumogakure surrounding them had cold eyes and even spoke harshly.

"Looks like he's already become a Jinchūriki..."

Xingxia Xiu watched calmly.

Fear of power, aversion to power, craving for power.

As an observer, Xingxia Xiu watched as Killer Bee, amidst the villagers' cold stares and ostracism, sang and danced away into the distance.

It must be said that without a strong heart, it is difficult to become a qualified Jinchūriki.

This qualification is not simply about using the power of the tailed beast.

More importantly, it can resist the corrosive effect of the tailed beast's power on the mind.

The Starry Night Show serves as a wake-up call.

He is now considered a Jinchūriki, but because of his great strength and the powerful sealing power of the Myōjinmon, he is unaffected.

However, to become the Ten-Tails' Jinchūriki, one must endure immense pressure.

This pressure comes from consciousness and the mind.

"I have experienced the pain of Hashirama's cells eroding my body. I have the [Concentration] state, I have mastered the Spirit Transformation Technique, and my mental consciousness is highly concentrated. I have always kept my Sharingan active. Although the pressure from the two tomoe is negligible, there is still a future."

Casually following Killer Bee, Hoshino thought to himself, "Furthermore, training in Sage Mode also helps to improve one's mental will."

"The more tailed beasts I seal, the more pressure I feel. This is also a kind of training."

"And the dark chakra of the Zero-Tails..."

"And the power of the dragon vein."

Suddenly, Xingxia Xiu stopped in her tracks.

Killer Bee turned around: "Hey, you're not from the village, are you? You idiot, you moron!"

"Kirabi said in a strange tone."

Xingxia Xiu collected her thoughts and smiled, "Your senses are quite sharp!"

Killer Bee scoffed, "You underestimate Lord Killer Bee too much. Such obvious tracking, you idiot, you moron!"

At this moment, several figures appeared around, and one person appeared next to Killer Bee, who was none other than the future Fourth Raikage.

"By the way, be careful of this guy, he's not simple!"

Ai shouted.

Killer Bee nodded: "Big brother, I know!"

Ai stared at Hoshino Shuu: "How dare you show up here so leisurely, and have your eyes on Bee? You're that Wood Release user, aren't you?"

Bang!

Xingxia Xiu deactivated his transformation spell, revealing his true form, and laughed, "Since you've guessed my identity, these people probably aren't enough, are they?"

"Or are you, this Raikage candidate, confident you can stop me?"

At this moment, a Cloud Ninja shouted, "A, you take Killer Bee and go first, we'll hold this guy off."

"You know, this guy was able to fight the Third Tsuchikage to a draw."

Ai replied, "I know, but that's precisely why I must stay."

Xingxia Xiu couldn't help but applaud, exclaiming, "What a touching scene!"

"But why do I look like the main villain?"

"But I'm the victim!"

Ai shouted, "Bi, step back!"

As soon as he finished speaking, lightning chakra appeared on his body, indicating that he had entered lightning chakra mode.

Hoshino chuckled: "Lightning Release Chakra Mode, huh? Let's see how far you are from becoming the Third Raikage."

boom!

A dense chakra glow emanated from Xingxia Xiu's body, and azure wind chakra enveloped his entire body, with air currents swirling around him, even forming sharp ring-shaped wind blades.

This is another way of presenting the Wind Release Chakra Mode, transforming pure airflow into a sharp vacuum airflow.

"Such powerful chakra!"

"I've never seen a Wind Release technique of this level before!"

The Cloud Ninjas around them all changed their expressions drastically when they saw Xingxia Xiu's terrifying chakra.

Wind Release is a perfect counter to Lightning Release.

Ai, however, was not afraid at all. The ground beneath his feet exploded, and he was shot out.

He swung his forearm horizontally, aiming for Xingxia Xiu's neck.

A single, incredibly powerful thunderous plowshare!

As Xingxia Xiu saw Ai rushing towards him, he raised his right hand and his forearm collided with Ai's arm.

boom!

The airflow exploded, creating a terrifying shockwave that swept outwards, causing the several Cloud Ninja watching to raise their hands to cover their faces, but their eyes remained fixed on the scene, filled with shock.

They actually managed to block it!

Ai was equally shocked; the guy in front of him was no less powerful than him.

Ok?

Suddenly, Ai's expression changed as he felt a terrifying force sweeping towards him.

boom!

Ai's body flew backward, but was blown away by Xingxia Xiufa's powerful hair.

Immediately afterward, Xingxia Xiu's feet exploded, and he shot out, instantly catching up with the flying Ai. He raised his hand, using his palm as a blade, and Zhang Feng's Wind Release chakra flowed at high speed, forming a serrated shape.

This is an upgraded version of the vacuum blade.

Its cutting power surpasses the original, and with the added shape transformation, it has reached A-level difficulty.

Bang bang bang!

The air currents and lightning exploded together as Xingxia Xiu clashed head-on with A. His hand clashed repeatedly with A's arm and hand. With his immense strength and the addition of wind chakra, he completely overwhelmed A.

"This guy's strength completely surpasses mine!"

Ai gritted his teeth and suddenly unleashed his chakra again, causing his tied-up hair to explode and stand up straight.

He activated his Lightning Release to its maximum, blasting Hoshino Hide away, and then chased after him at an even faster speed.

boom!

An airflow burst forth, and Xingxia Xiu's figure suddenly rose, causing Ai to miss his target.

At this moment, Ai's speed had already surpassed his, and the two-tomoe Sharingan could no longer provide any assistance.

"I'm not playing anymore!"

Standing in the air, Xingxia Xiu chuckled, then withdrew her Wind Release Chakra Mode. In a flash, she appeared on the roof of a house, clasped her hands together, and opened and closed her eyes, instantly entering Sage Mode.

Sage Art - Wood Release - Advent of the Tree World!

Click!

The houses beneath their feet cracked open, and then thick vines shot into the sky, sweeping towards Ai, Kirabi, and the others like dragons and snakes.

"Compare!"

With a shout, Ai charged forward, about to grab Killer Bee and retreat.

But thick vines suddenly burst forth from the ground, forcing him to chop them down, or he would be pierced through.

"Big brother, I can do it, you idiot, you bastard!"

Killer Bee drew his sword and swung it with both hands, cutting down the swirling vines. But the vines were endless, coming from all directions, and in just a few breaths they had turned into a sea of ​​trees.

Several Cloud Ninja were quickly entangled by the vines, their chakra drained, and they lost the ability to resist.

Ai is fast and has sharp attacks. Together with Killer Bee, he smashes the vines and trees one by one.

Upon seeing this, Xingxia Xiu immediately unleashed his ultimate move.

Sage Art - Wood Release - Wood Dragon Technique!

The soil churned, and within the sea of ​​trees, an enormous wooden dragon materialized, its body undulating and swimming at high speed, its massive mouth opening to bite down on Ai.

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The timing was perfect; it was precisely when Ai had nowhere to gain leverage in the air.

Ai braced himself against the wooden dragon's sharp teeth, forcefully withstanding its bite force.

"Big brother!"

Killer Bee leaped up in an attempt to save him, but the next moment his body was entangled in vines, and his chakra rapidly drained away.

"asshole!"

Enraged, Ai unleashed his power and managed to escape from the dragon's mouth.

But before he could make his next move, he was suddenly sent flying, kicked by Hoshino Hideaki. He crashed into trees with a series of loud bangs before finally hitting the ground.

"hateful!"

As soon as Ai got up, his body was wrapped by a thick wooden dragon, and his chakra was rapidly drained away.

At this moment, a large number of Cloud Ninja arrived and, upon seeing the dense sea of ​​trees, their expressions changed drastically. They then unleashed their ninjutsu to destroy the sea of ​​trees from the outside.

Ignoring the arriving Cloud Ninja, Xingxia Xiu appeared in front of Ai and laughed, "From now on, you brothers are my prisoners."

Ai glared fiercely at Xingxia Xiu: "Your goal won't succeed!"

"That's obviously not the case," said Hoshino Hide.

"What do you think about me selling the Eight-Tails Jinchuriki to the Third Tsuchikage?"

"Iwagakure lost the Four-Tails, so they'd be very happy to buy the Eight-Tails from me, right?"

Ai Qi's chest felt like it was about to explode, but he was getting weaker and weaker and didn't even have the strength to resist.

When their eyes met, Xingxia Xiu activated the Heavenly Dream Walker Technique with his Sharingan. Ai immediately lost his composure, his eyelids drooped, and he slowly fell asleep. When he opened his eyes again, he had become a sleepwalking puppet.

Xingxia Xiu turned around and, along with Ai, hypnotized and controlled Killer Bee again, then led them to appear in front of a large group of Cloud Ninja.

"Lord Ai!"

The Yun ninja exclaimed in surprise.

Hoshino Hide chuckled: "You can go and report to the Third Raikage now. Your Raikage candidate and the Eight-Tails Jinchuriki have become my prisoners."

"If you don't want anything to happen to them, you'd better come and negotiate with me in person."

A Yun ninja shouted angrily, "Release Lord Ai and the others, or you won't be able to leave!"

Hoshino Hide said with a smile, "I advise you not to speak too loudly in front of me, otherwise I don't mind letting you find another Eight-Tails Jinchuriki."

"No, I think selling the Eight-Tails to Iwagakure is also a good idea."

The numerous Cloud Ninjas immediately fell silent.

Hoshino Shu looked quite satisfied: "Then go report to the Raikage!"

Cloud Ninja immediately left.

Xingxia Xiu led Ai and Killer Bee back to the center of the Tree Realm, where they built a wooden hut as a resting place and waited patiently.

……

"What?"

"Both A and Bee were captured by that Wood Release user?"

The Third Raikage, who had just returned from a fight with Hiruzen Sarutobi, received this explosive news.

"Yes, Raikage-sama, that guy said he wants you to go back and negotiate with him in person, or he'll sell the Eight-Tails to Iwagakure."

The arriving Cloud Ninja Jonin looked grim.

Upon hearing this, the Third Raikage couldn't help but unleash his chakra, instantly shattering the entire tent into pieces.

"You wretched brat!"

The Third Raikage was furious and wanted to kill, but he quickly calmed down: "It seems that the mission regarding the Nine-Tails has completely failed. This time, it's Konoha's revenge."

After some thought, the Third Raikage decisively issued the order to retreat temporarily.

He didn't want to be counterattacked by Konoha after he left in a hurry.

He had experienced the strength of the Third Hokage firsthand these past few days; he was very powerful!

……

The news of the Cloud Ninja's retreat naturally reached Hiruzen Sarutobi and his group very quickly.

Hiruzen Sarutobi immediately ordered: "Form a sensory team immediately to monitor the Cloud Ninja's every move."

After giving the order, he looked at Danzo: "It seems that A's side has succeeded."

Danzo nodded: "Kagami's efficiency has always been very high, and he is also very fast."

"Although it's a clone, no one in the Hidden Cloud Village can stop him right now."

An hour passed in the blink of an eye, and the sensory team reported back that the Third Raikage had left.

Meanwhile, the Cloud Ninja have already retreated to the border of the Moon Kingdom.

Upon receiving the news, Hiruzen Sarutobi did not order a pursuit, but instead allowed the war to enter a stalemate.

"Danzo, Torifu, I'm leaving this place to you."

After confirming that the Raikage had left, Hiruzen Sarutobi did not stay on the battlefield; he needed to return to Konoha to oversee the situation.

Danzo nodded: "Don't worry, without the Third Raikage, the Cloud Ninja would never be able to enter the Land of Fire."

……

Hidden Cloud Village.

The Third Raikage arrived back just as evening was falling.

He was highly skilled and daring, and led two Cloud Ninja Jonin deep into the Tree World, arriving at the wooden house.

"Release Ai and Bi, and I'll let you leave safely!"

The Third Raikage roared.

Xingxia Xiu walked out, with Ai and Kirabi, one tall and one short, standing behind him like his followers.

The Third Raikage was instantly enraged. This bastard had actually controlled his son and Killer Bee.

In that case, I'm afraid a lot of intelligence...

"Lord Raikage, I don't need your permission to leave."

Xingxia Xiu chuckled: "The initiative is now in my hands."

The Third Raikage scoffed, a dense aura of lightning chakra emanating from his body: "Do you think you can just leave like that?"

Hoshino's gaze sharpened: "Lord Raikage, you can give it a try!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Hoshino and Killer Bee leaped onto the roof.

The Third Raikage snorted coldly, and with the sound of electricity crackling, he moved forward at high speed like a bolt of lightning.

Boom boom boom!

One by one, the vines exploded, and the vines blocking the Third Raikage's way were all pierced by his Four-Handed Piercing Technique.

The wooden house exploded, and Hoshino Shu led his men to continue their retreat, while the Third Raikage charged in pursuit.

Xingxia Xiu immediately entered immortal mode, clasping his hands together.

The Art of Wooden Dragons!

Seeing the wooden dragon charging towards him with its mouth agape, the Third Raikage immediately transformed his four Piercing Hands into a single Piercing Hand, Hell Thrust, the strongest spear!

Rumble!

The Third Raikage charged into the wooden dragon's mouth at incredible speed, then emerged from its body.

Bang bang!

Two thick vines lashed down, sending the Third Raikage, who had just emerged from the wooden dragon's body, flying.

"As expected of the Third Raikage!"

Looking at the devastated Mulong, Xingxia Xiu secretly admired him.

The strongest spear truly lives up to its name.

(End of this chapter)