Therefore, the expression of Third Tsuchikage Onoki was extremely grave, unwilling to easily release the Atomic Dismantling Jutsu, lest Second Tsuchikage Wu finds a flaw.
Huang Tu sighed helplessly, gazing at the Ancient Giant Dragon on the mountain that was recklessly spewing fireballs below. Someone must stop its rampage!
Huang Tu spoke solemnly, "Those adept in Mountain Earth Jutsu, step up and join me to cast it, restraining that creature's movements!"
After watching the ninjas step forward one by one, Huang Tu instructed again in a deep voice, "The others, immediately pursue and eliminate those two Akatsuki guys. Upon encountering Han, follow his orders entirely, understood?"
"Yes, Master Huang Tu!"
The Hidden Rock ninja squad quickly split into two groups; one followed Huang Tu to restrain the Ancient Giant Dragon, while the other continued pursuing Uehara Naraku and Uchiha Sasuke, and protect the Five-Tails Jinchuriki Han.
On a tall building.
The Five-Tails Jinchuriki Han was standing here.
Han's gaze fixated on Uehara Naraku and Uchiha Sasuke charging toward him, gathering his chakra: "Although Lord Tsuchikage doesn't allow battle within the village, now there's no other choice, right?"
As the Five-Tails Jinchuriki, Han's abilities were somewhat unique.
Wearing a bright red special steam armor, Han could maximize his brute strength using steam propulsion, making him an extraordinarily powerful Taijutsu ninja as a Jinchuriki.
More important than Han's strength was his resolve.
Unlike the village's former Jinchuriki Roshi, Han venerated Onoki's rule, contributing greatly to the Hidden Rock Village.
Clearly a Steam Ninja, Han's temperament was as cool as ice. He excelled in restraint and was acknowledged by Five-Tailed Kokuo, easily leveraging its power and chakra.
Uehara Naraku and Uchiha Sasuke landed on the tall building, also seeing the red-armored Five-Tails Jinchuriki standing there.
Uehara couldn't help but smile slightly, laughing softly, "Ha, facing Akatsuki's members, such a composed ninja is quite rare!"
"Hmph."
Uchiha Sasuke snorted coldly, disdainfully saying, "There's always some foolish guy who thinks he's strong..."
Since obtaining the Mangekyo Sharingan, Uchiha Sasuke had tremendous confidence in his power, aware of the Mangekyo Sharingan's advantage over Tailed Beasts, thus he didn't regard the Five-Tails Jinchuriki heavily.
"Sasuke!"
Uehara Naraku shook his head, smiling as he advised, "Sasuke, although you might be speaking the truth, you must also learn this virtue, staying calm in any crisis, like Itachi. Understood?"
"Yes, senior."
Uchiha Sasuke nodded, his face somewhat stern.
Whenever Uehara Naraku mentioned Uchiha Itachi's virtues, Uchiha Sasuke's heart softened involuntarily, heeding Uehara's advice.
The Five-Tails Jinchuriki Han gazed at the two nonchalant individuals before him, contemplating his strategy internally.
Both enemies exuded formidable auras.
Particularly when facing a Jinchuriki, they seemed pressure-free, almost leisurely, like vacationing.
According to recent rumors, Akatsuki members regarded Jinchuriki as their prey, exceptionally skilled in battling Tailed Beasts.
"Better eliminate one first..."
Han's eyes turned sharp; his Boil Release chakra surged to its peak, steam jets erupted from his red armor, propelling him rapidly toward Uchiha Sasuke!
"Boil Release: Unrivalled Strength!"
Han almost instantly appeared in front of Sasuke, delivering a powerful punch to Sasuke's chest, sending him flying!
Uchiha Sasuke stared incredulously at Han, an immense force impacting his chest, involuntarily sending him hurtling back!
Uchiha Sasuke felt his chest bones fracturing, his chest slightly caving in as pain spread through his body!
"Hah..."
Uchiha Sasuke couldn't hold back, spewing a stream of blood, describing an arc in the air, plummeting from the tall building.
"..."
Uehara Naraku watched the scene, a twitch at the corner of his eye.
Uehara Naraku felt relieved he came along.
Otherwise, wouldn't Uchiha Sasuke have died on the spot?
Truthfully, Uehara felt Sasuke was exaggerating, meeting the Five-Tails Jinchuriki and getting grievously injured immediately.
Utterly absurd.
"Looks like Akatsuki isn't as strong as rumored."
The Five-Tails Jinchuriki Han slowly retracted his fist, looking at Uehara Naraku and murmured, "First one down, now the second..."
"Don't rush."
Uehara Naraku swiftly waved his palm, sending a burst of life energy and chakra energy towards Uchiha Sasuke, rapidly healing his injuries.
Despite disdaining Sasuke, he still needed saving.
This incident served as a lesson for Sasuke, hoping he'd remember not to taunt before acting, or risk getting beaten.
Before hitting the ground, Uchiha Sasuke felt his injuries healing rapidly, realizing it was Uehara Naraku's doing, amazed by the remote healing.
Unexpectedly, even at such a distance, Uehara Naraku could heal his wounds, easing Sasuke's mind slightly.
Sasuke didn't hesitate, throwing a mechanical shuriken, jumping back onto the tall building, his face slightly embarrassed.
"Senior..."
"Heh, don't mind it."
Uehara Naraku chuckled softly, advising as Sasuke wiped blood from his mouth, "Jinchuriki are inherently stronger than Tailed Beasts; they know how to wield the Tailed Beasts' chakra in battle, so don't be careless..."
"Yes, senior."
Uchiha Sasuke still looked embarrassed.
However, embarrassment quickly turned to anger, Uchiha Sasuke drew his ninja blade, his eyes crimson, speaking gravely, "Senior, allow me to defeat the Five-Tails Jinchuriki and erase this humiliation!"
"Hmm, let me teach you how to fight a Jinchuriki then!"
Uehara Naraku glanced at the Five-Tails Jinchuriki, rubbing his wrists, "If it were another Jinchuriki, sure, but seeing a strong Taijutsu ninja...I just can't suppress my body's urge!"
While Uehara Naraku and Uchiha Sasuke discussed, the Five-Tails Jinchuriki Han watched them: "One is an Uchiha ninja, another is a medical ninja..."
Han looked at Uehara Naraku, eyes slightly dim, "Although it's a pity to kill a medical ninja, there's no other choice when facing enemies. Just injure him slightly and wait for reinforcements to capture him!"
In the next moment, steam erupted around Han's armor, he appeared beside Uehara Naraku, kicking at his abdomen!
However, as Han lunged at Uehara Naraku, surprise flickered in his mind, as Uehara's movements were even faster!
Uehara Naraku twisted, kicking Han, knocking the towering Five-Tails Jinchuriki to the ground, even shattering a piece of his armor!
"Does the Hidden Rock Village underestimate people this much?"
Uehara Naraku carelessly clenched his palm, "Your speed is half of what it was against Sasuke, yet you dare hold back against a ninja like me?"