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Chapter 226: Minato Team VS the Third Raikage AB Combination!

Every era has its own prominent figures.

If the last Shinobi World War belonged to the era of Hoshinobi Hideaki, then this Shinobi World War belongs to the era of Minato Namikaze.

The yellow flash of light completely overshadowed the brilliance of Konoha's White Fang, Jiraiya, Tsunade, Orochimaru, and others.

Following his amazing performance on the battlefield in Iwagakure, and with Iwagakure and Konoha initiating peace talks, Minato Namikaze arrived at the battlefield in Kumogakure after only a short rest.

Unlike the original timeline, this time Minato Namikaze's teammates are Kushina Uzumaki, the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, and Shinnosuke Sarutobi.

This time, they came here together from the battlefield of the Land of Rain.

In the battlefield of Kumogakure, the leader of Konoha was Sakumo Hatake, and the commander was Torifu Akimichi of the Akimichi clan.

Akimichi Torifu breathed a sigh of relief upon seeing Namikaze Minato and the other two arrive: "It's so good that you're here!"

Minato Namikaze quickly asked, "Lord Torifu, is the current situation very dire?"

Akimichi Torifudo: "The defense is still very solid, but the Kumogakure's AB combination is very strong, and Sakumo is injured."

Minato Namikaze and the other two were all taken aback upon hearing this.

Konoha's White Fang is injured!

Akimichi Torifu said in a deep voice, "The AB combination, the killer bee is the Eight-Tails Jinchuriki. Judging from the current situation, this guy's mastery of the Eight-Tails' power is far superior to the previous generation of Eight-Tails Jinchuriki."

"And then there's the Raikage's son, whose mastery of Lightning Release is already extremely profound. In terms of speed, even Sakumo is a notch below him."

"This combination is very difficult to deal with, and they work together very well."

Upon hearing this, Minato Namikaze immediately said, "We'll handle the AB combination from now on!"

Akimichi Torifu nodded; that was exactly what he was thinking.

At that moment, a figure rushed into the tent: "Lord Torifu, the Land of Lightning has sent intelligence that the Raikage has been mobilized, and their target is this place!"

"What?"

Qiu Dao Qu Feng suddenly stood up.

Minato Namikaze and the others also changed their expressions.

"I didn't expect the Third Raikage to have to take action personally."

Akimichi Torifu calmed down, but his expression was not good: "I am not confident that I can stop the Third Raikage."

In terms of strength, he was not intimidated by the Third Raikage at all.

But in terms of speed, he is far behind.

The Raikage lineage is proficient in Lightning Release, possessing a powerful physique, immense strength, terrifying attack power, and incredible speed.

Akimichi Torifu witnessed the strength of the Third Raikage when he was young, during the First Shinobi World War.

"I'll inform Hiruzen about this, but it might be too late..."

Akimichi Torifu looked at Namikaze Minato and said, "Minato, I need you to deal with the AB duo by yourself until reinforcements arrive."

"Kushina, Shinnosuke, you and I, along with White Fang, will hold off the Third Raikage!"

Minato Namikaze quickly suggested, "Why don't I hold off the Third Raikage?"

The Third Raikage is far more dangerous than the AB combination.

Kushina Uzumaki then scoffed, "Minato, don't underestimate us!"

"You deal with the AB duo properly, leave the Third Raikage to us."

"Don't forget, Shinnosuke and I are no less capable. Not to mention we have Lord Torifu and Sakumo-senpai with us."

"Even if I can't beat the Third Raikage, keeping him occupied shouldn't be a problem."

Sarutobi Shinnosuke nodded in agreement: "Minato, don't worry!"

Akimichi Torifu immediately made the decision: "It's decided!"

After sending intelligence back to Konoha, Akimichi Torifu led Minato Namikaze and two others to the front lines.

Minato Namikaze and Kushina Uzumaki were dazzling.

One Flying Thunder God Technique, one person operating a unique chakra mode.

Moreover, Iwagakure and Kumogakure had been exchanging information before, and some of Kushina's information had already been obtained by Kumogakure.

Not to mention, Kumogakure had been eyeing Kushina Uzumaki for a long time.

Therefore, news of the two appearing on the battlefield spread very quickly.

in the afternoon.

Minato Namikaze, Kushina Uzumaki, Shinnosuke Sarutobi, and the AB duo unexpectedly encounter each other.

The two sides faced off, and Minato Namikaze stepped forward: "Everyone, don't move, leave it to me."

With that, he flicked his hands, sending out a large number of Flying Thunder God Kunai.

On the opposite side, a Cloud Ninja saw Minato Namikaze's hair color and the scattered Flying Thunder God kunai, and then saw Kushina Uzumaki's unique chakra, and immediately changed color: "Could this guy be Konoha's Yellow Flash?"

"And that woman, she's the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki!"

Yunren turned to Ai and said, "Let's retreat!"

Ai stared at Minato Namikaze and Kushina Uzumaki opposite him and snorted, "No need, this is an opportunity."

He had not forgotten the humiliation he suffered at the hands of the Star Show.

Moreover, he had long heard of Konoha's yellow flash and wanted to see it for himself and test its power.

Finally, this is an opportunity to capture the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki.

At that moment, Minato Namikaze spoke up loudly: "You must be A, the son of the Third Raikage. I've heard you're quite capable."

Killer Bee, preparing for battle, snorted and rapped, "With me and Big Brother here, we can take care of you. You idiot! You bastard!"

Upon hearing Killer Bee curse, Kushina Uzumaki immediately put her hands on her hips and said, "You bastard, you can't even speak properly, yet you're spouting nonsense."

Killer Bee's gaze fell on Kushina Uzumaki, and he thought to himself, "The power of the Nine-Tails... Hachi, is this girl the same as me?"

Eight-Tails said, "No, I'm far inferior to you."

"But she has forcibly taken control of that Nine-Tails' power, so you need to be careful."

Killer Bee immediately retorted, "Hachi, I'm the first perfect Jinchūriki. Don't underestimate yourself."

While exchanging thoughts, Killer Bee said aloud, "Women are all troublesome. I won't bother with you, but I'll catch you later, you idiot! You bastard!"

This guy's words are really... infuriating!

Kushina Uzumaki frowned, then said to Minato Namikaze, "Minato, I'll deal with the Eight-Tails Jinchuriki."

Minato Namikaze refused: "No, Kushina, you all stay and observe for now."

Sarutobi Shinnosuke advised, "Kushina, let's take this opportunity to find their weaknesses."

Kushina Uzumaki reluctantly nodded: "Alright then!"

"But I'm going to beat that guy up sooner or later!"

Kushina Uzumaki raised her fist menacingly.

opposite.

A dense burst of electricity erupted from Ai's body, signaling the activation of Lightning Release Chakra Mode.

Sarutobi Shinnosuke's gaze sharpened: "Such a powerful Lightning Release nature, even stronger than Hideaki-sensei's. No wonder Sakumo-senpai suffered a loss."

He was also trying to train in Lightning Release Chakra Mode, but the training was extremely difficult.

The main problem is that if the body is not strong enough, deep cell activation will be extremely painful and will also cause one to lose subtle control over the body, making it a losing proposition.

Having watched Hoshinoshu use Lightning Release Chakra Mode multiple times, Sarutobi Shinnosuke was naturally able to easily judge the difference in skill between the two.

At that moment, Ai moved, rushing towards Minato Namikaze.

Sarutobi Shinnosuke exclaimed in surprise, "So fast!"

"I'm afraid only Hideaki's speed and Minato's can match it, um, and Kushina's Nine-Tails Chakra Mode."

Kushina Uzumaki was also taken aback.

Having witnessed many ninjas in previous battles, she had almost never seen such speed, except for Hoshino Hideaki and Minato Namikaze.

Ai, like a bolt of lightning, rushed in front of Minato Namikaze in the blink of an eye and threw a punch.

Minato Namikaze tossed his kunai into the air, and at the last second, his figure disappeared from Ai's sight.

"They actually avoided it..."

Ai caught a glimpse of Minato Namikaze on a tree to his left.

But the next moment, Minato Namikaze appeared behind A, caught the kunai, and stabbed at A.

Bang!

Ai's body flew out, and the Flying Thunder God Kunai slashed down, slicing through the Eight-Tails' tentacles.

However, Killer Bee pushed Ai away with his tentacles at the crucial moment.

Ai's figure flashed, and in the blink of an eye, he was back with the Cloud Ninja: "Sorry, Bi!"

Killer Bee was sweating profusely, but remained resolute: "This little injury is nothing."

"Yao-Tails is none other than me, the rapper Killer Bee!"

Minato Namikaze watched the tentacles slowly retract and said, "You are very brave. Regardless of whether you are the Eight-Tails Jinchuriki, as a ninja, you seem to possess something extraordinary."

He had very keen senses, especially with Kushina Uzumaki by his side and the Zero-Tails sealed within him. He realized that Killer Bee, who was also a Jinchūriki, was different.

"Perhaps this is what Teacher Shu was talking about... the perfect Jinchūriki!"

Minato Namikaze secretly speculated.

Minato Ami, upon hearing Killer Bee's praise, immediately exclaimed with pride, "Hmph, this guy's talent surpasses mine!"

Minato Namikaze said calmly, "No, that's not what I'm talking about. He possesses something more precious than talent."

Ai frowned upon hearing this; he didn't understand what Minato Namikaze meant.

Kushina Uzumaki understood and asked in surprise, "Minato, you mean this strange guy actually did it?"

Minato Namikaze nodded slightly.

Ai snorted, "Don't try to distract me, I've already found a way to deal with this."

His gaze swept over the Flying Thunder God kunai, and he thought to himself, "His Body Flicker Technique should only be able to move to those kunai. As long as I lock onto those kunai, I can arrive at his location as quickly as possible after he appears."

After thinking it over, Ai charged toward Minato Namikaze once again.

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He was confident in his speed.

Although Minato Namikaze moves quickly, he caught people off guard before, but now that we know where he might go, he's much easier to deal with.

however.

Minato Namikaze disappeared again.

But it didn't appear in any of the places where there was no hope, but instead appeared behind Kirabi.

Ai was shocked, as were the other Cloud Ninja and even many of the Konoha ninja watching the battle.

A Cloud Ninja noticed the jutsu mark on the octopus tail and suddenly realized, "It was a mark left back then, how terrifying..."

At that moment, Killer Bee's sword also pierced Minato Namikaze's abdomen, creating a situation where the two would perish together.

"bring it on!"

Killer Bee was sweating profusely, but he coldly replied, "I am prepared to die as a ninja!"

Minato Namikaze smiled and sincerely praised, "You are truly excellent."

Killer Bee reminded him of Kakashi.

Kakashi is also an outstanding child.

Swish!

Minato Namikaze disappeared and returned to Konoha.

Just then, a whistle sounded from behind.

"The water gate is a signal to retreat!"

The Konoha ninja shouted.

Minato Namikaze nodded, then turned around.

The Konoha ninja retreated.

A didn't make another move; he had already witnessed Minato Namikaze's strength.

Extremely difficult to deal with.

There was still the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki who hadn't made a move yet.

"withdraw!"

Ai gave the order, and many Cloud Ninja retreated, only to find out that the Third Raikage had arrived.

the other side.

Minato Namikaze and the others withdrew, having learned from Torifu Akimichi that the Third Raikage had arrived.

It was a sensory ninja from Konoha who sensed the Third Raikage's chakra.

of course.

The next day, during the standoff, the Third Raikage was present.

Sarutobi Shinnosuke's expression turned serious.

A is already very powerful. As the Third Raikage, his Lightning Release Chakra Mode has probably reached its peak.

Kushina Uzumaki stared at the Third Raikage, her expression no longer as relaxed as yesterday: "This guy... is amazing!"

Akimichi Torifudo: "Proceed according to the plan we discussed yesterday!"

Everyone nodded in agreement.

Across from him, the Third Raikage's gaze swept over Minato Namikaze and the others, finally settling on Kushina Uzumaki: "The Nine-Tails Jinchuriki..."

"Are you sure you can do it?"

The Third Raikage looked at his son and Killer Bee.

Ai nodded: "Don't worry, we can do it!"

The Third Raikage nodded and then stepped forward.

Today he's going to take down the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki!

Minato Namikaze's gaze sharpened, and he immediately took out a Flying Thunder God kunai and threw it out.

"Compare!"

Ai shouted and activated Lightning Release Chakra Mode, charging ahead towards Minato Namikaze.

Killer Bee stood holding a sword, his octopus tail silently extending out.

On the Konoha side.

Kushina Uzumaki floated up, while Shinnosuke Sarutobi pressed his hands to the ground.

The next moment, stone walls rose up from the ground, blocking the line of sight between the two sides.

But then the stone walls were blown apart one after another.

The Third Raikage arrived first, ahead of A, and attacked Sarutobi Shinnosuke and his companions.

"They're here!"

Hatake Sakumo let out a low shout, and the next moment his figure disappeared from the spot, leaving the many Konoha ninjas with only a flash of white light.

Sakumo Hatake charged forward, slashing at the Third Raikage with his sword.

However, the Third Raikage reacted extremely quickly, twisting his body to dodge Sakumo Hatake's sword.

The next moment, with a loud bang, the ground sank.

It was Akimichi Torifu who used the Multiply Technique, and his enormous fist slammed down.

But the Third Raikage avoided it.

Just as he was about to leap up and head straight for the flying Kushina, the ground beneath his feet turned into a swamp.

Earth Escape* Yellow Spring Marsh!

At that moment, Kushina, swirling in the air, shouted, "Scatter!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the Wind Release: Rasengan shuriken was thrown down.

Sakumo Hatake used the Body Flicker Technique to retreat, and Torifu Akimichi also dispelled the Multi-Size Technique and withdrew his fist.

The Third Raikage, mired in the mud, looked up to find the Wind Release: Rasengan shuriken right before him.

However, the Third Raikage vanished the next moment.

"What?"

Sarutobi Shinnosuke was taken aback; Yomi Swamp was completely useless.

At that moment, the Wind Release: Rasengan landed, followed by a deafening roar, and the ball of light rapidly expanded.

Under the blinding light, Sarutobi Shinnosuke caught sight of the Third Raikage.

"Although it didn't trap him, it did slow him down."

Sarutobi Shinnosuke formed hand seals, opened his mouth and spat out water, which poured out like a great river.

Boom!

The water crashed into the Third Raikage, and then the storm created by the Wind Release: Rasenshuriken swept in, carrying the water and forming a tempest.

When the storm passes.

The Third Raikage stood unharmed in the same spot, with a huge crater behind him.

"This kind of wind-style technique has appeared in intelligence reports; it belongs to that guy, Hoshino Hideaki."

"It was already enough to hurt me, but the speed..."

The Third Raikage looked up at Kushina in the sky.

The Wind Release: Rasengan is powerful, but it's not as fast as his.

"I need to take care of this first..."

The Third Raikage turned his gaze to Sarutobi Shinnosuke.

(End of this chapter)