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The Raikage, A, trembled with fury upon hearing Killer Bee's declaration.
"Traitorous brother!!!"
Cursing beneath her breath, Mabui worked quickly to treat his wounds. She sighed with relief as she finished stitching him up. Had she been a moment slower, Raikage-sama's injury might've reopened.
Naruto stood calmly before the furious Kage, his tone resolute.
"Uncle Raikage, my terms are simple. I want the building where Kumogakure hides its secret techniques. Also, I need your cooperation in reestablishing diplomatic relations with Konoha and forming a Shinobi Alliance as soon as possible. The masked man is a far greater threat to the world than I ever could be."
The Raikage sneered. "Hmph. My brother has been completely brainwashed by you. Why should I fight or protect anything now?"
Naruto's gaze sharpened. "Let me be blunt. Can you honestly say Killer Bee is safer under your protection than mine?"
A heavy silence fell upon the room. No one could offer a rebuttal.
Naruto's expression darkened. He no longer spared Bee's pride and turned his scorn to everyone present. "That masked man and his White Zetsu army… be grateful it was Konoha he attacked. If it had been Kumogakure, do you think you'd have fared any better?
You can't even detect a single mutated White Zetsu! One imposter, and your entire village would collapse into chaos."
No one spoke.
Nozomi, the head of Kumogakure's Sensory Division, clenched his jaw. He didn't refute Naruto's claim. He knew it was true.
Their reconnaissance reports to Konoha admitted it: their sensory array couldn't detect the mutated White Zetsu at all.
It was terrifying.
The White Zetsu could infiltrate undetected. They could slip through every barrier, bypass every sensor. There had been assassination attempts every night, and no one knew whom to arrest. No chakra anomaly. No trace.
If this continued, the village would be swallowed by paranoia—a white terror. And even the strongest shinobi would be rendered ineffective.
Nozomi understood now—why Konoha survived, why the masked man failed in his invasion.
It was because of Naruto.
The moment the Shinobi Alliance formed, Naruto's strength would be essential against the White Zetsu menace.
Naruto stepped forward, his voice filled with conviction. "The masked man only wants two things: the Nine-Tails and the Eight-Tails. Me and Killer Bee.
And while your military might is top-tier, your forces are meaningless before me. I don't even need the Rinnegan. One Tailed Beast Bomb and I could level Kumogakure."
Killer Bee nodded solemnly.
He understood the destructive potential of a Tailed Beast Bomb. He'd seen it firsthand.
Omoi, nearby, paled and muttered in disbelief, "Master, are you seriously nodding while he's threatening to nuke our home?"
Naruto sighed. "Don't misunderstand. I'm not here to look down on you or boast. I'm stating a fact.
If I didn't respect Uncle Bee, I wouldn't have even offered terms. I would've done what you Yunyin shinobi believe in—might makes right. I would've taken what I needed. Who could stop me?"
Darui clenched his jaw and unsheathed his blade. "Don't go too far, Naruto!"
Omoi shouted, "No matter how strong you are, arrogance will lead to your defeat! Isn't that right, Master?"
Killer Bee blinked. "Huh? What's about me?"
Omoi facepalmed in silence.
Naruto locked eyes with the Raikage. "You know Killer Bee isn't safe with you. Even if you hide him on a remote island with high-level barrier jutsu, that masked man will still find him. He'll kill every last one of you to get to him."
Raikage's eyes narrowed in shock. "You… you know about the island?"
He turned to Killer Bee, who raised his hands defensively. "I didn't tell him, bro! But it's Naruto. He can see the future, remember?"
Naruto gave a small nod. "That's all I needed to say. I'm taking that building. If you want to stop me, think carefully about the consequences."
Raikage gritted his teeth, fury simmering in his eyes. "You dare threaten me!?"
Then, he turned to Bee and shouted, "Bee! Get over here! Fight with me—we'll take Naruto down together!"
Killer Bee hesitated and waved his hands awkwardly. "Let's not, brother. We can't win against Naruto, even together. Besides, he's not doing this for himself. He's thinking about the future of the ninja world.
You may not believe it now, but if Kumogakure follows Naruto, we'll all become stronger under him."
Naruto nodded solemnly.
Seeing Bee's refusal and Naruto's growing pressure, the Raikage found himself hesitating. The power imbalance was clear, and he knew it.
Naruto stepped forward once more. "Raikage-sama, I'll take that as agreement. Uncle Bee, please guide me."
Bee glanced at his elder brother, then turned and began walking with Naruto.
Darui's anger flared. "Hey! Where do you think you're going, Naruto!?"
He stormed after them, blade drawn. Omoi and Karui followed without hesitation.
Dodai turned to the Raikage, concern etched into his face. "Raikage-sama, I don't think Bee's being manipulated. I believe that, as a Jinchūriki, he sees something we don't.
He's always been loyal to you and the village. If he thought Naruto was truly a threat, he'd fight him right here. But he's not.
Maybe he's seen the future. Maybe he knows that if we resist, both you and the village will fall.
And… if we don't listen, with Naruto's power—he could actually destroy us."
The Raikage remained still, letting Nozomi continue his treatment. Dodai's words sank in.
After a few long seconds, the Raikage finally spoke. "Dodai… stop Darui. Let Naruto take the building."
Dodai straightened. "Yes, Raikage-sama!"
As the order left his lips, the Raikage seemed to slump back. Like a burden had been lifted from his shoulders.
Only then did he truly feel the pain in his chest.
"…C. Anesthetic. Now."
C blinked in surprise. Raikage-sama, asking for anesthetic?
The man who once ignored pain as if it were a mere itch?
Even tough men bleed.
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Meanwhile, Killer Bee led Naruto to the guarded attic where the sealed secrets were held. A squad of elite jonin surrounded it instantly.
Bee barked, "Out of the way! My brother already agreed—Naruto is authorized to take the building."
The jonin captain stepped forward. "With all due respect, Lord Bee, this building holds the most critical secrets of our village. If you don't back down, we'll be forced to act!"
Bee's eyes glinted with anger. He began to transform, releasing a partial Version 2 cloak. Eight octopus limbs writhed behind him.
"So we're doing this the hard way?"
Darui arrived, blade still drawn. "Master Bee! Are you really going to fight against the village—for him!?"
Killer Bee frowned. "My brother gave the order. You want to betray it now? You wanna see Naruto level the village with one Tailed Beast Bomb!?"
Darui hesitated, staring at Naruto. Sweat rolled down his face.
The jonin captain asked quietly, "Captain… orders?"
Darui gritted his teeth. "…Prepare to engage!"
Just as tension reached its peak, a commanding voice cut through the air.
"Stand down!"
Everyone turned as Dodai arrived on the scene.
He addressed Naruto respectfully. "Naruto, Lord Raikage has approved your request. You may take the building."
Darui blinked. "What!? The Raikage agreed!?"
Dodai nodded. Then turned to the guards. "Withdraw. This is a direct order from the Raikage!"
There was grumbling among the troops, but none dared disobey. In Kumogakure, orders were orders.
Killer Bee stepped forward, chakra flaring, and transformed into his full tailed beast form. Eight massive limbs surged forward and wrapped around the entire building, then tore it from the ground like an uprooted tree.
The watching shinobi looked on in disbelief.
Their own Jinchūriki… stealing from their own village?
It was unthinkable.
Naruto leapt onto Gyūki's head and looked down at Dodai. "Uncle Dodai, tell Raikage-sama this—one day, he'll be grateful for the decision he made today."
With that, Naruto activated the Flying Thunder God Technique, and with a flash of light, vanished—along with Killer Bee and the massive building.
Only the crater remained, and the stunned silence of Kumogakure's finest.
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