"Sir, that's Konoha's barrier," Zabuza and Kisame said, their faces grim as they looked at the massive gate before them.
"Water Release: Water Dragon Bullet!" Zabuza acted first, his hands flying as he formed a series of hand seals.
The surrounding water rapidly gathered, transforming into a massive water dragon, tens of meters long.
Roar!
The water dragon roared, charging towards the barrier.
Boom!
As it neared, a fiery red barrier flared into existence. The deafening collision shattered the water dragon. The barrier only dented slightly before swiftly repairing itself.
"This barrier's defense is incredibly strong. Unless we break through instantly, it will draw power from its surroundings and rapidly repair itself," Zabuza said, his expression shifting.
They'd heard that Konoha's barrier was designed by the Uzumaki clan, masters of sealing and barrier techniques, but experiencing it firsthand revealed why the Uzumaki were such a target.
This barrier was nearly impenetrable; it could exhaust almost any ninja unless a massive force was used to overcome it.
"Based on the sensor seals, they'll catch up in about a minute. Too many to count accurately," Kisame said, turning to Kai with a shark-like grin.
"I assume you have a plan to break through, sir?"
"Kisame, what's with that attitude? You can't casually assess the sir's power!" Zabuza scolded sharply.
He knew Kisame's rebellious nature. Questioning Kai in front of him was incredibly disrespectful, and could cost him his head.
"Senpai, I was just stating—" Kisame started, his smile faltering as something suddenly flew towards him.
"You dare question the boss?! I'll kill you!" The Three-Tails burst from Kai's backpack. Its small body expanded, its massive tail whipping towards Kisame with incredible force.
Kisame had no time to dodge and could only raise Samehada to defend.
Boom!
The immense impact sent Kisame flying, crashing into the barrier with a deafening thud.
Roar!
Having landed a blow, the Three-Tails roared again, its chakra surging. Kisame, unlike his future self who would fully bond with Samehada, wasn't a match for a tailed beast.
As the tail whipped towards him again, Kisame frantically tried to form hand seals.
"Alright, Little Three, that's enough," Kai said, patting the Three-Tails' head. The enraged beast instantly calmed down, its tail retracting like a scolded dog.
"Boss, why'd you stop me? I promised to kill ten for every meal you give me, clean kills!" the Three-Tails said, its tail shrinking, as it hopped onto Kai's shoulder with a fawning expression.
Kisame was completely dumbfounded. In his experience, a rampaging tailed beast required the deployment of a village's elite forces to subdue.
He'd almost welcomed death facing the Three-Tails' attack. Yet, Kai had calmed it with a single word.
"He's a newbie. Show some mercy, old man," Kai said, interrupting the Three-Tails' excited chatter.
He looked at the barrier, exhaled deeply, and said,
"Time to try this."
"Alone?" Kisame hesitated. "Sir, let's combine our efforts. Your Lightning Release and my Water Release would significantly amplify the attack's power."
He suggested, having steadied his churning blood.
Zabuza wasn't sure if Kisame was being genuinely helpful or sarcastic, but it was a good idea.
"No need. I'm enough," Kai said warmly, relaxing his body before his aura surged.
Lightning Release Chakra Mode!
Bang!
Violent lightning crackled around him, forcing Zabuza and Kisame to take several steps back.
"Incredible chakra control! That's like A's Lightning Release Body Flicker!"
Kisame exclaimed, his face changing. As an Anbu, he was well-informed. Mastering Lightning Release Chakra Mode required precise chakra control.
While Lightning Release was considered the most destructive of the five basic elements, breaking through the barrier alone would be difficult. Kai's confidence was unsettling.
"Feel the chakra, focus it on your right hand," Kai said, his eyes blazing as a torrent of lightning chakra surged into his right hand.
"Hell Stab: Four-Finger Nukite!"
His fingers merged, unleashing a powerful lightning blast, a spear of lightning that tore through the air. The crackling sound made their scalps tingle.
"That's the Third Raikage's Hell Stab: Four-Finger Nukite!" Kisame exclaimed, his face pale.
There was speculation about Kai killing the Third Raikage, but no one dared to confirm it.
The Third Raikage was incredibly powerful; the idea of a teenager killing him was unbelievable. But seeing the Hell Stab in Kai's hands was undeniable proof.
"Sir, you killed the Raikage," Zabuza said, his voice urgent. "If you use this technique, and I provide Water Release support…"
"No need!" Kai interrupted. He sensed their pursuers closing in.
The Hell Stab's power increased with each finger removed. The One-Finger Nukite, with only one finger, was considered the strongest spear. It required continuous attacks and chakra buildup, something even the Third Raikage struggled with. But for Kai, it was simple.
"Amplification Eye!" Kai's eyes widened, his nine-tomoe Sharingan spinning. Crimson chakra surged, amplifying the lightning chakra in his hand.
Boom!
A thunderous clap echoed, forcing Zabuza and Kisame to retreat.
Before they could react, Kai's fingers changed.
"Hell Stab: One-Finger Nukite!"
Boom!
The change felt like a surge of power. A torrent of lightning erupted, and Kai, like a lightning spear, charged at the red barrier.
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