Killer B, the second jinchūriki of Gyūki, the Eight-Tails. Having spent so many years together, Gyūki had come to acknowledge Killer B's existence.
At this moment, upon sensing Veigar's chakra, the sensitive Gyūki immediately realized that this person was not someone the current Killer B could handle.
"I know."
Responding silently in his mind, Killer B immediately looked at A.
"Brother, the Eight-Tails said..."
"The owner of this chakra is very strong, very dangerous."
"It told us to be careful."
Aside from A and Killer B, other high-ranking officials of the Kumogakure were also alarmed.
Furuyama Ryūgetsu, the clan head of the Furuyama clan and a candidate for the Fourth Raikage, also changed his expression.
"This chakra..."
Furuyama Ryūgetsu, who was looking in Veigar's direction, quickly vanished from his spot.
Just as Furuyama Ryūgetsu left, a message was also delivered to Furuyama Renjou, an elder in the Furuyama clan compound.
His solemn expression instantly changed, becoming incredibly furious, upon reading the message.
"Koshima Veigar..."
The enraged Furuyama Renjou immediately returned inside, changed into his combat attire, and then left the Furuyama clan compound.
...
Swish.
As Veigar sheathed his blade, all one hundred-plus Cloud ninjas fell dead under his sword.
There were no screams, because Veigar's attacks were swift and lethal, giving these Cloud ninjas no chance to cry out. There were only fading battle cries.
"Should be enough."
Veigar looked at the Shinigami Blade in his hand, murmuring to himself.
A, Killer B, and Furuyama Ryūgetsu arrived swiftly. Upon seeing the scattered corpses, with none surviving, they were greatly astonished and stared at Veigar with immense fury.
If looks could kill, Veigar would have died countless times over.
"I'll kill you!"
A looked at Veigar's calm expression, roaring in mingled shock and rage. He unleashed the Secret Technique of the Yotsuki clan, the Lightning Release Chakra Mode, which he had trained for many years.
Blue lightning crackled around A's body.
Lightning Release Armor.
"Brother!"
Killer B's face revealed a look of worry.
Veigar looked at the three Kage-level powerhouses before him. Although he didn't know Ryūgetsu personally, he recognized the clan crest on Ryūgetsu's attire.
With his gaze shifting between Ryūgetsu and A, Veigar spoke to Killer B.
"You're the Eight-Tails' jinchūriki, Killer B, aren't you?"
Despite his anger, A didn't lose his rationality. And beneath his rough exterior, a meticulous mind resided.
'Is this guy targeting Bee?'
From Veigar's words, A began to deduce Veigar's objective. He was, admittedly, overthinking a bit.
'So, it's Konoha...'
'No, it must be his own decision.'
A secretly speculated in his mind, while Killer B gave him a divine assist.
"So you were targeting me all along? Then let me see what you've got."
"Fool, you idiot!"
Gazing at Killer B, Veigar smiled faintly.
"Good idea. If I can capture the Eight-Tails, that would certainly be interesting."
"Originally, I just came to confirm if the Third Raikage was truly dead, but..."
"Since you asked, I've changed my mind."
As they spoke, a large number of Cloud ninjas appeared around the perimeter of the four individuals, clearly all heading for Veigar.
"You want to capture Bee?"
"Then you'll stay in the Kumogakure forever!"
Having said that, A shouted:
"Barrier Team!"
Fearing that Veigar might escape, A immediately shouted loudly before engaging in battle.
"Yes, sir!"
From the periphery of the four, four ninjas immediately leaped out, forming a square at the four corners.
"Ninja Art: Four Red Yang Formation."
Instantly, a barrier set up by four Jonin began to form.
Just then, at the moment the barrier was about to close, the belated Furuyama Renjou rushed in.
"Elder, you..."
Ryūgetsu frowned instantly upon seeing Renjou burst into the barrier.
"Clan Head, say no more."
"Today, it's either him or him."
At this moment, Renjou's eyes were bloodshot, staring at Veigar as if he wanted to devour him.
Ryūgetsu had also heard of the animosity between Renjou and Veigar. Since things had come to this, he could only nod.
Regardless of A's command to erect the barrier or Renjou's late entrance, Veigar remained indifferent, allowing them to proceed with their arrangements.
If he wished to leave, this barrier could not stop the Flying Raijin Technique he had already set up.
A looked at Veigar's calm demeanor, feeling utterly displeased.
"Die!"
Without warning, A attacked Veigar, appearing before him in a flash of lightning.
Lightning Release: Lariat.
A, with lightning chakra condensed in his hand, swung a hand chop at Veigar's neck.
As A made his move, Ryūgetsu and Killer B weren't idle either; they also prepared for battle.
"Lightning Release: Thunderstorm Field!"
Ryūgetsu clapped his hands together, activating the Lightning Release ninjutsu he had secretly prepared, transforming the area within the barrier into a field of electricity.
Before the Kumogakure was established, the Yotsuki clan and the Furuyama clan were originally close, both specializing in Lightning Release. Their inherited Lightning Release ninjutsu even had complementary effects.
It was only after the Kumogakure was established that the Yotsuki clan and the Furuyama clan gradually drifted apart due to their struggle for the Raikage position.
But this was merely their internal conflict. When facing an external enemy, they would still unite.
In the face of major issues of right and wrong, all conflicts were irrelevant.
Killer B, unwilling to be outdone, also developed a layer of red chakra around his body—this was the Eight-Tails' chakra from within him.
This layer of chakra was also known as the Tailed Beast Cloak.
Whoosh.
Calm, composed, full of confidence.
They say the eyes are the windows to the soul. Looking into Veigar's eyes, A felt as if he had seen into Veigar's heart.
"This jutsu..."
A found Veigar's sudden disappearance incredibly familiar.
Without time to think, A immediately shouted, "He can use Teleportation Jutsu, Bee!"
Instantly, Killer B understood what A was trying to convey and simultaneously unleashed a countermeasure.
"Got it, Brother!"
Eight octopus-like tentacle tails emerged from Killer B's body, thrashing wildly.
Veigar, who reappeared, had already entered Death God Mode. The Shinigami Blade tightly held in his hand plunged straight into Renjou's back.
Zzz...
Lightning Release: Lightning Clone.
Of the four individuals before Veigar, A and Killer B were, needless to say, the Kumogakure's new generation of Kage-level powerhouses, and Ryūgetsu was the same, also Kage-level.
As for Renjou, he was on the boundary between Jonin and Kage-level—more precisely, he should be considered a quasi-Kage.
A quasi-Kage and a Kage were like a Special Jonin and a Jonin; in some aspects, Furuyama Renjou possessed Kage-level strength, but it wasn't comprehensive.
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