Indeed, at that very moment, Tianyuan suddenly noticed an Ultra-Clear video signal manifesting on his player.
The clearer the video signal, the greater the danger it represented. Of course, given Tianyuan's current strength, he didn't have much to fear. However, if such a situation occurred on this battlefield, it could only mean one thing: a large contingent of Sunagakure ninja was lying in wait.
Thus, Tianyuan naturally sent Kushina to notify Jiraiya and the others, prompting them to mobilize the Konoha ninja.
As for Tianyuan himself, he naturally went to absorb that Ultra-Clear video signal first. Such a signal was bound to contain something exceptional.
"Sky Dancing Technique." Tianyuan's figure drifted into the air, and he sped toward the direction of the signal with incredible velocity. Such was the speed of the Sky Dancing Technique.
In a hidden area of Kikyo Pass.
A great number of ninja were gathered here, their forehead protectors bearing the symbol of Sunagakure. These were the Suna shinobi. For some reason, they were in the middle of setting something up.
Rasa and Chiyo stood together at the site.
"It's almost ready. The barrier is nearly complete," Rasa said, his eyes gleaming with anticipation. "After this, we only need to lure Tianyuan's squad directly here."
"However, some Suna shinobi may have to be sacrificed for the plan to work. Otherwise, that shrewd brat won't be fooled into pursuing us," Chiyo remarked.
"That is something we must consider." Rasa nodded. It was impossible to let the Suna shinobi retreat without a clear reason. In a battlefield situation like this, Tianyuan would either kill them on the spot or, if he couldn't finish them, he would likely be too cautious to give chase recklessly for fear of a trap.
That boy named Tianyuan acted like a slippery old fox; he didn't have the impulsiveness of a child at all. This was exactly what gave Rasa a headache. Not only was the boy's strength formidable, but his intelligence and emotional maturity were equally impressive.
"So, Rasa, what about the One-Tail Shukaku?" Chiyo asked.
"Shukaku." Rasa smiled and pointed not far away. There stood a large object resembling a water vat, its exterior covered in eerie, intricate patterns.
"The One-Tail Shukaku is sealed inside there," Chiyo noted with a strange tone.
"Yes, it's inside. We can say that everything is ready now. We just need to lure Tianyuan in," Rasa laughed. Since he held Tianyuan in such high regard, he naturally wouldn't let his guard down; instead, he had arranged everything perfectly.
"Lord Kazekage, the barrier is complete and ready for testing at any time," a ninja approached Rasa and Chiyo, speaking respectfully.
"Mm, very good," Rasa nodded. "Take a short rest. We will conduct the test shortly."
"Yes, Lord Kazekage!" the Sand Ninja replied quickly. Being able to serve the Kazekage was a matter of great pride for him.
Meanwhile, high in the sky above, Tianyuan looked down at the numerous Sand Ninja gathered below. He even recognized some familiar faces: the Kazekage Rasa and the Puppeteer Chiyo. Of course, there were hundreds of Suna shinobi accompanying them.
For Rasa to bring hundreds of ninja here, he had to be up to something; otherwise, why would the Kazekage leave the main force?
"And that thing..." Tianyuan looked down at the positioning of the ninja and certain special props. From the layout, it appeared to be an unactivated barrier.
"They've certainly put a lot of effort into this." Floating in the air, Tianyuan's eyes shifted slightly. For the Kazekage to go to such lengths, the target had to be a specific ninja from Konoha. By Tianyuan's estimation, this trap was likely meant for him. It was just that he had discovered it first.
However, Tianyuan needed to go down regardless, as the signal was right there the Ultra-Clear video.
"Let's go down." Tianyuan's figure plummeted directly toward the ground.
"Who goes there?" Rasa's expression changed as he looked up. A dark figure was descending rapidly. When the figure landed on the ground, Rasa was stunned. He hadn't expected that while he was planning to deal with Tianyuan, the boy would deliver himself right to their doorstep.
"Tianyuan..." Rasa's face darkened as he stared at him. "How did you find this place?"
"I just happened to stumble upon it," Tianyuan said, shaking his head.
"I was planning to look for you anyway, but now, whether it was a coincidence or not, you're staying here!" Rasa shouted. "Activate the barrier!"
"Yes!" dozens of Sand Ninja yelled. Their hands formed strange seals before they slammed their palms onto the ground.
Hazy, earthy yellow light erupted from the earth. The light moved with incredible speed, instantly forming a tall, hemispherical barrier that trapped Tianyuan inside.
At the same time, countless streaks of earthy yellow light connected to the vat covered in special runes the item holding the sealed One-Tail Shukaku.
Seeing Tianyuan trapped within the barrier, Rasa breathed a sigh of relief. He had been extremely tense just now, fearing Tianyuan might escape before it was set. If the target wasn't inside, the barrier would be useless. But now that Tianyuan was caught, the outcome was decided.
Simultaneously, Tianyuan finished receiving the Ultra-Clear video. However, he didn't watch it immediately, choosing instead to see what else the Kazekage had to say.
"Lord Kazekage, and Chiyo the Jonin... is this barrier specifically for me?" Tianyuan guessed based on Rasa's earlier words.
"You're very clever. This was indeed made for you. I was originally wondering how to lure you in, but I never expected you to walk into the trap yourself," Rasa laughed triumphantly.
"Do you really think you can stop me just by trapping me here?" Tianyuan said slowly. If they just kept him confined without further action, he could eventually destroy the barrier. A barrier could not last forever.
"Don't worry. Trapping you here is only the first step. While I might not be able to truly kill you, you can take your time enjoying what I've brought for you," Rasa chuckled. "You'll be very grateful to me."
Rasa formed a series of hand seals and placed his palms against the barrier. The barrier glowed brightly, and the runes on the central vat vanished as the container began to crack.
With a loud bang, the vat shattered completely.
ROAR!
A blinding white light flashed, accompanied by a violent, earth-shaking roar.
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