Naruto: The Teaching System - 221

Chapter 221: The Ecosystem of the Four Great Shadows

On the mountainside, in the Kage viewing area, compared to the commotion in the arena below, this place was eerily quiet at the moment.

Whether it was Onoki, the Fourth Raikage, or Rasa, their expressions were all extremely grim.

Hiruzen stood before Onoki, staring intently at him. Onoki looked back at Hiruzen, showing no signs of backing down. As Hiruzen's longtime enemy, he felt that backing down now would be too shameful.

Samui came to the Fourth Raikage's side and whispered a few words in his ear. As Samui finished speaking, the Fourth Raikage's expression also became calm.

Hiruzen had indeed stationed forces at Moon Wheel Valley, but if Onoki killed Konoha's genius in Hidden Cloud Village, then regardless of whether Kumogakure was truly at fault, it would be impossible to clear their name.

Moreover, this Chunin Exam was funded by the daimyo of the Land of Lightning. If such a thing really happened, he would not only have to rack his brains to explain, but military funding would likely be withheld as well.

You must know that Kumogakure wasn't like other ninja villages. As the village of the wealthiest Land of Lightning, Kumogakure naturally also had the most military funding among ninja villages. Even Konoha in the Land of Fire, which occupied the best position, couldn't compare to Kumogakure.

"Tsuchikage-sama." The Fourth Raikage spoke to Onoki.

Immediately, everyone looked over. Even Onoki couldn't help but look toward the brutish-looking Fourth Raikage, wanting to see what he would say.

"As the host, we have reason to protect all participants from every nation. If your actions force Kumogakure into war with Konoha—before that happens, Kumogakure will first eliminate Iwagakure!"

Fourth Raikage A said word by word, completely ignoring Onoki's increasingly grave expression.

Even Hiruzen couldn't help but look toward Samui behind the Fourth Raikage. Indeed, Kumogakure's strategists were not simple. This was what Shikaku had told Hiruzen before departure.

Rasa remained seated steadily. He had no interest in stepping forward to bear Onoki's wrath. After all, from the beginning, Onoki had been deliberately manipulating him.

However, Rasa wasn't a fool either. Speaking up for Hiruzen at this time would likely cause Onoki to vent his anger on him instead.

"Hehehe—Hokage-sama, aren't you being a bit too agitated? When did this old man ever make a move, or say I would act against your Konoha's 'genius'—"

After a long while, Onoki sat back down and responded indifferently.

Upon hearing this, Hiruzen's lips curved slightly, just looking at Onoki and saying flatly, "That would be best. At least this old bag of bones won't have to move."

With that, Hiruzen walked back to his original seat with his hands behind his back.

Fourth Raikage A sighed. He had almost been dragged down by Iwagakure. Indeed, the older people get, the craftier they become!

Onoki continued watching the battle on screen, but his hands in his sleeves clenched tightly. Kitsuchi, standing beside him, looked worriedly at his father, then glanced toward Hiruzen and the others.

The situation on the mountainside was completely unknown to Sawada and Killer Bee. The two were engaged in fierce battle. At the mountain base, thunder, firelight, wind sounds, and impact sounds continuously intertwined, and the terrain was already in complete chaos.

The landscape kept changing due to the battle between Sawada and Killer Bee.

"This guy! He's even more troublesome than I imagined! Ya fool!"

Killer Bee continuously blocked Sawada's attacks, gradually becoming agitated.

"Partner! We can't wait any longer!" Killer Bee took a deep breath internally and shouted to the Eight-Tails.

"Oh! Let's go, Bee!" The Eight-Tails roared angrily. He had never encountered such a troublesome person either.

Moreover, he kept attacking from all directions, completely unlike Kumogakure's Third Raikage, who was straightforward! This also made Sawada quite annoyed, unable to stand it anymore.

As the Eight-Tails' words fell—

Boom—

A massive dark red chakra, like a solid entity, surged from Killer Bee's body, instantly enveloping his entire figure. Killer Bee's body swelled dramatically, and four thicker blood-red octopus tentacles burst from within him.

Roar—

Killer Bee's head tilted back, letting out an inhuman roar as his head was directly covered by blood-red Tailed Beast chakra. Horn-like outlines appeared on his forehead.

Partial Tailed Beast Transformation mode activated!

Roar!

As Killer Bee entered partial Tailed Beast transformation, his speed and power surged again. Massive tentacles swept toward Sawada like giant pythons.

Clouds appeared beneath Sawada's feet as he quickly dodged, moving upward.

Bang—

The tentacles directly struck the nearby mountain, and shattered rocks scattered like cannonballs.

Seeing Sawada fly into the sky, Killer Bee in partial Tailed Beast transformation state immediately opened his mouth without hesitation.

Buzz buzz—

Two different types of chakra gathered in Killer Bee's mouth, gradually taking shape.

On the mountainside, the Fourth Raikage saw this scene and shouted to Samui, "Deploy the barrier!"

Samui didn't hesitate and quickly fired another signal flare. From within the arena, dozens of jonin rushed out and quickly formed hand seals on the mountain walls.

"Barrier! Open!"

A brilliant blue barrier instantly expanded, and at this moment, Killer Bee's Tailed Beast Ball was also ready.

Sawada looked at the Tailed Beast Ball compressed to its limit, his brow furrowed. Such chakra was truly terrifying!

Rumble—

Killer Bee's mouth closed slightly, and the Tailed Beast Ball instantly became like a compressed water balloon. Countless energy attacks, like lasers, shot toward where Sawada was located.

Damn it!

Sawada's expression changed dramatically as clouds moved rapidly. However, Killer Bee seemed able to precisely locate his position. No matter how Sawada dodged, the next moment he would attack Sawada's location.

Bang—

Although Sawada was protected by Yang Release Armament, he still waved his hand to block Killer Bee's attack. He still felt his blood churning. This couldn't continue!

A sharp glint flashed in Sawada's eyes as he keenly caught a momentary opening from Killer Bee. He raised his right hand, index and middle fingers together, and shouted loudly:

"Yang Release: Divine Binding Chains!"

Whoosh whoosh whoosh—

Dazzling golden light erupted from behind Sawada, and over a dozen chains radiating blazing golden light instantly burst from behind him! They broke through the air in an instant, precisely stabbing toward the partially transformed Killer Bee, as if ignoring distance!

"What?!" Both Killer Bee on the ground and the Eight-Tails within him were terrified as the chains approached.

This made their hearts tremble. This was what Tailed Beasts feared most in the depths of their hearts!

"Bee! Get away!" The Eight-Tails couldn't help but roar loudly.

Too late!

Thud—thud—

These chains completely ignored Killer Bee's partial Tailed Beast transformation chakra cloak, burning anything that touched them. Like a knife cutting tofu, they ruthlessly pierced into Killer Bee's partial Tailed Beast form.