The Tenseigan started from the Hyuga main family.

Seeing that things were not going well, Maki, who was standing nearby, spoke up again to remind him.

"Stop talking nonsense! If you dare utter another word, I'll kill you too!"

Gaara slightly turned his head to look at Maki, and the swirling wind blew up the half-cloth covering Maki's face.

cut!

Maki gritted his teeth, but dared not utter another word.

Gaara formed hand seals, his heavy eyelids drooped, and he completely lost consciousness.

The art of feigning sleep!

In a pitch-black world, Gaara sat quietly in a corner, his arms wrapped around his knees.

"Hehe, you really look pathetic..."

Suddenly, a deep voice echoed through the world, causing Gaara's eyes to twitch slightly, revealing the presence of a living person.

"I can finally go out!"

The sounds from before had turned into something incredibly joyful, and even the massive Shukaku body began to dance wildly, a complete change in style.

Chapter 47 Tailed Beast Ball

"Heh... If I kill you, I'll gain more freedom!"

After gesturing wildly, Shukaku stretched out a hand in a remarkably human-like manner, pointing towards Hyuga Sawatatsu, who had been standing at the edge of the arena.

"You go first, I'll handle Shukaku!"

Before Hyuga Zechen could speak, a figure descended from the sky; it was none other than Hyuga Hiashi.

Upon realizing the Sand Village's surprise attack, Hyuga Hiashi instructed the branch family members to escort Hinata and Hanabi to the shelter. He then fought off the Sound Ninja who were blocking their way in the stands and reunited with Hyuga Sawatatsu.

Hyuga Hiashi was now certain that Hyuga Zetsu was the hope that would lead the Hyuga clan to the top. If he continued to grow stronger, Hyuga Zetsu would surely lead the clan to become a force to be reckoned with in the ninja world.

As one of the oldest and most prestigious clans in Konoha, the Hyuga clan during the Warring States period was no less powerful than the Senju and Uchiha clans. The reason they can no longer be compared to the two is simply because no one like Hashirama Senju or Madara Uchiha has emerged from their ranks.

"Master, you should go back quickly and take care of the clan and Hinata. As for Shukaku, he is my prey!"

Hyuga Sawatatsu naturally didn't need the Japanese team's attempt to cover their retreat.

With Hiashi Hyuga's strength, dealing with Jonin-level opponents wouldn't be a problem, but against a Tailed Beast like Shukaku, which is enormous and possesses near-infinite chakra, it's a completely different level. Unless he can wake Gaara up with a single punch, Hiashi's charge would be nothing more than a mantis trying to stop a chariot.

"Now is not the time to act impulsively..."

Seeing that Hyuga Zechen wouldn't listen to advice, Hyuga Hiashi became anxious. He turned around, about to display the authority of the clan head, but was shocked by the scene before him.

The familiar Byakugan eyes of Hinata Zechen had disappeared, replaced by a pair of azure eyes.

How could there be such dazzling eyes in this world?

Recalling the contents mentioned in the family's ancient books, Rizu felt his breath catch in his throat, his eyes turned red, and he fell into an unprecedented state of excitement.

"Master, how about you step aside for a moment and let me subdue Shukaku first?"

Under the gaze of the Tenseigan, Hiashi Hyuga felt an indescribable pressure weighing on his heart, as if he were being suppressed by his bloodline.

It turns out that, according to the ancient books passed down in the family, the white eye can be further developed and enhanced, eventually transforming into a stronger double pupil.

"Prioritize your own survival; do not act recklessly!"

After leaving a word of advice, Hyuga Hiashi used the Body Flicker Technique to leap back to the edge of the stands, his gaze fixed on Hyuga Zetsu.

From this moment on, Hyuga Sawatatsu's safety became far more important than Sarutobi Hiruzen's.

Wind Release: Sky Bullet Training!

Shukaku's enormous belly became incredibly bloated, and then it slammed its large hand heavily on its belly, unleashing a massive chakra vortex that shone with intense light from its mouth, hurtling towards Hyuga Zechen's location.

Even if its power isn't as great as the Nine-Tails', it's still not something an ordinary Jonin can easily withstand. Even if someone uses the Heavenly Rotation technique, they'd probably be blasted away.

With his Byakugan activated, a bead of sweat rolled down Hiashi Hyuga's forehead. Faced with such a fast-paced and powerful wide-range attack, the Hyuga clan's Gentle Fist technique seemed powerless to defend itself.

boom!

As if bombarded by artillery, a thick, pitch-black mushroom cloud rose up, directly collapsing most of the stands behind it. Countless broken chairs and debris flew in the gale, and the aftershocks alone were quite astonishing.

This is……

Chakra emerged from Hyuga Hiashi's feet, firmly resisting the onslaught of the gale, and a look of shock appeared in his eyes.

In the Byakugan's vision, Hyuga Zetsu's chakra suddenly vanished from its spot, then directly traversed the entire arena's distance, appearing behind Shukaku.

Could it be a space-time ninjutsu?

Having lived through the era of Minato Namikaze, Hiashi Hyuga naturally understood what space-time ninjutsu truly meant.

Even when surrounded by a large number of enemies, they are almost invincible!

If a ninja who has mastered space-time ninjutsu is determined to leave the battlefield, who can stop him?

Minato Namikaze was able to surpass his rival Orochimaru and become the Fourth Hokage not only because of the support of Hiruzen Sarutobi and Jiraiya, but also because of the intimidation he created on the battlefield using the Flying Thunder God Technique.

"Spirit Spell!"

With a low shout from Hinata Zechen, the gray-white Hamura statue rose from the ground, its massive size no less than that of Shukaku.

The simultaneous appearance of two enormous figures in the arena instantly transformed the previously empty space into a crowded area.

"Hey, where have I seen this kind of person before?"

Shukaku, who had turned around, suddenly turned his head to look at the two protruding horns on the head of the Hamura statue and the huge magatama patterns on its shoulders, and fell into deep thought.

How come this person looks so much like the old man?

"What is this thing? Is it a summoned beast?"

Temari, standing nearby, felt the oppressive aura emanating from the Hamura statue and a sense of foreboding arose in her heart.

Boom! Boom! Boom!

The massive Hamura statue was incredibly fast, taking only two steps to reach Shukaku. Its two enormous hands clenched into fists, and it repeatedly swung them at Shukaku's face. Taking advantage of Shukaku's dazed state from the heavy blows, it grabbed Shukaku's body, lifted it high, and then hurled it forward.

boom!

The massive Shukaku body rolled several times, crashing into the stands and the buildings above, causing countless bricks and stones to bury Shukaku, which had fallen into a deep pit.

Even so, the Hamura statue's attack did not stop. With a long howl to the sky, huge rocks the size of millstones fell from the sky, continuously crashing down in the flames and bombarding the location of Shukaku, instantly piling up into a mountain peak tens of feet high.

"Oh no, Gaara!"

Both Maki and Temari's expressions changed drastically, and they exclaimed in surprise.

The biggest weakness of the Feigned Sleep Technique is that the Jinchuriki must be in a deep sleep for Shukaku to awaken from its seal. If Gaara is attacked, Shukaku's will will be sealed again.

Given Gaara's current condition, he will certainly be unable to use the Feigned Sleep Technique again in the short term. Without Shukaku as a core fighting force to destroy Konoha, the Sand and Sound Ninja outside the castle alone will probably be unable to harm the very foundation of Konoha.

Those within the village know their own situation best; even a weakened camel is bigger than a horse. If a decisive battle were to take place on the main battlefield, even if the Sand Village and Sound Village joined forces, they would be no match for Konoha. Once Konoha recovers, the Sand Village, which broke the alliance agreement, will inevitably face brutal retaliation.

"Ouch...you hit me hard!"

As Shukaku's voice echoed from the depths of the earth, Maki and the others, who had been on edge, immediately breathed a sigh of relief.

The next moment, a giant tail engraved with blue runes emerged from the rocky mountain, shattering all the layers of boulders in its path.

Immediately, Shukaku's massive body leaped out of it and returned to the ground.

"Great! Gaara hasn't woken up!"

Seeing Gaara still asleep, enveloped in sand balls on Shukaku's back, Temari couldn't help but cheer.

not good!

On the contrary, Maki, who was standing to the side, suddenly changed his expression. He picked up Temari and Kankuro with both hands and turned to flee into the distance.

Shukaku opened its mouth wide, and a Tailed Beast Ball with a jet-black core and a deep purple outer layer condensed within its open mouth.

Chapter 48 Jiraiya's Power

Tailed Beast Ball?

Hyuga Sawatatsu, who was standing on top of the Hamura statue, changed his expression, jumped down to the ground, and then drove the statue toward Shukaku.

As long as the Tenseigan is still in its initial state, even if the Hamura statue is completely shattered by the Tailed Beast Ball, it can still quickly regenerate and naturally serve as a shield to block the attack of the Tailed Beast Ball.

Just then, a loud sound came from high in the sky, resounding throughout the entire arena.

"Ninja Art Summoning - Overwhelming Technique!"

The next moment, a dark brown toad, no smaller than Shukaku, descended from the sky, pinning Shukaku beneath its body. Half of Shukaku's body turned into yellow sand and spilled all over the ground, demonstrating the immense power of this attack.

Jiraiya arrived so quickly? Shouldn't he be on the outskirts of Konoha Village defending against the summoning serpents summoned by the invaders?

Looking at the figure standing atop Gamabunta's head, a strange glint flashed in Hinata Sawatatsu's eyes.

That's fine too, as it reduces the exposure of the Tenseigan's abilities, allowing us to reap the benefits without lifting a finger.

"Jiraiya the Extraterrestrial Ninja's Demonic Realm, the performance is about to begin..."

As strange drumming sounds rang out, Jiraiya hopped back and forth on one foot on the toad's head, striking bizarre poses once again.

"Lord Jiraiya, now is not the time to show off!"

Standing amidst the ruins, Hiashi Hyuga was exasperated and interrupted Jiraiya.

"Haha, it's Japan's football team..."

Hiashi Hyuga, the head of the Hyuga clan, clearly had a close relationship with Jiraiya, so he didn't mind being interrupted.

What's the situation now?

Jiraiya, his expression turning serious, lingered on Hyuga Zetsu's Tenseigan for a few seconds before turning to look at Hyuga Hiashi and speaking.

"Orochimaru, disguised as the Kazekage, has taken the Hokage hostage and is currently fighting within the barrier ninjutsu. Meanwhile, my Byakugan has detected a large number of Sand and Sound ninja joining forces to invade Konoha from different directions..."

Just as Hiashi Hyuga was about to explain the situation, Gamahiro's massive body trembled, and countless wisps of yellow sand rose up, winding around his limbs. Gaara, who had been sleeping on Shukaku's back, was now slumped into the center of Shukaku's body by the surging sand.

Clearly, after suffering two severe blows in succession, Shukaku has regained his senses and is protecting his obvious weakness as a Jinchūriki, rather than leaving him exposed to everyone's gaze.

"Don't think about it!"

Gamabunta pulled out the two swords from his back and swung them out simultaneously, instantly severing Shukaku's two arms, which had just reassembled most of its body, and sending it back down as yellow sand.