"Elder Mokkaku, what's happened? Why are you so flustered?" Kinkaku, unable to contain his curiosity, was the first to ask, seeing Mokkaku d
"Elder Mokkaku, what's happened? Why are you so flustered?" Kinkaku, unable to contain his curiosity, was the first to ask, seeing Mokkaku descend from the sky, his weathered face slick with sweat.
This sight piqued the curiosity of Dodai, Samui, and the other Kumogakure shinobi.
This elder, who had secretly orchestrated the Yotsuki Clan's actions for decades, usually maintained an impenetrable composure, even when facing the Third and Fourth Raikage. This display of panic was completely unexpected.
"Run! It's a trap! No wonder that Fourth Raikage dared to take Killer Bee out of the village—you're secretly colluding with the Konoha renegade, the Blood-Colored Asura!" Mokkaku grabbed Kinkaku and Ginkaku, his voice practically a roar.
For decades he had meticulously planned, feeling completely in control just hours ago. But witnessing Uchiha Kai emerge unscathed from the Lightning Pool, and then instantly slaughtering his eight elite warriors, shattered his confidence. This, coupled with the outside rumors, destroyed any lingering hope.
"Mokkaku, what nonsense! The Fourth Raikage wouldn't cooperate with the Konoha renegade who killed the Third! Your clan is rebelling and trying to shift blame!" Dodai's face turned grim, the thought of the only outsider in the village flashing through his mind.
At this moment, he'd rather face the Yotsuki Clan's rebellion and Matatabi than believe Kai had infiltrated Kumogakure undetected.
"It's him!" Samui suddenly spoke.
Everyone instinctively followed her gaze to a slender figure in a red cloud-patterned cloak perched on a tree trunk.
Seeing his face, now clearly visible without the disguise, their pupils constricted.
Dodai urgently shouted, "Don't make eye contact! Beware of his genjutsu!"
This warning sent a wave of fear through the Kumogakure shinobi. One panicked, "No good! I looked at his Mangekyō Sharingan…"
"Me too!"
"If the rumors are true, a single glance is enough to fall under genjutsu…"
A chorus of panicked cries rose, a sea of fear washing over the hundred-plus shinobi.
Seeing the wanted Konoha renegade, the Blood-Colored Asura, for the first time, they couldn't help but look. That glance, however, felt like a death sentence.
"Ho ho, don't be so tense. I just came to Kumogakure for sightseeing. I didn't expect to stumble upon such an interesting rebellion," Kai said, smiling as he patted Kimimaro's shoulder. "Stay here and wait for me. I'll go down and take a look."
With a crackle of lightning, he used Lightning Release Body Flicker, moving with blinding speed, appearing before Samui in an instant.
The sudden appearance was chilling. Even Dodai's pupils constricted. He exclaimed, "Black Lightning! That's the Black Lightning Chakra Mode only the Second Raikage possessed!"
"Don't be so dramatic. I'm just here to say goodbye," Kai said, his words leaving Dodai speechless and his face twitching. Regardless of their predicament within the sealing barrier, Dodai didn't dare to confront Kai.
The recent incident where hundreds of Kumogakure's elite shinobi were instantly killed at a Konoha outpost had sent shockwaves through the village. While many elite shinobi were present, Dodai doubted they could withstand even one of Kai's attacks.
"You're injured," Kai said, noticing the cuts on Samui's face from the falling rocks.
Seeing the man Yugito had been relentlessly promoting, now revealed in his true form, Samui froze as Kai's warm hand reached for her.
"Don't be nervous, I'm just treating you," Kai said soothingly. "This Lightning Seal I took from that old man is a gift, my interest on the Black Lightning. And consider this a bonus: Darui. He's just learned Chakra Mode, but with Black Lightning and training, he should reach Kage-level strength."
"Sensei, that's a terrible thing to say! I want to leave with you!" Darui exclaimed.
But Yugito, beside him, was faster, grabbing Kai's arm. "Oily Old Man, are you leaving? Take me with you!"
Her words sent a jolt through everyone. Not only was Darui, now possessing Black Lightning, wanting to leave with Kai, but the jinchuriki candidate was also willing to go with the infamous Konoha renegade. This was beyond their comprehension.
"Alright, you stay in Kumogakure. They won't mistreat you, they dare not. Otherwise, I'll let Son Gokū and Isobu pay them a visit," Kai said, ruffling Yugito's hair.
Two black dogs emerged from his cloak, landing on Yugito's shoulders. They glared around. "Little girl, you eat a lot and disrespect us. But since you've been with the Boss, if you need help, we've got your back."
"We'll even bring the monkey. His Lava Release is great for sneaking around."
"And you, you grumpy cat! You're a girl, yet you're so violent! The Boss doesn't hit women, but the monkey might not be so kind."
"Hey, you turtle, you showed off, why drag me into this?"
Everyone was speechless as the two ninken boasted. Only Yugito giggled. They all had the same thought: Someone who could treat a tailed beast like a dog… that's a god.
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