Listening to the opponent's tone, it seemed they would come again to cause trouble, making Dodai feel a headache coming on.
Next time, the opponent would be wary of their ninja techniques, and it was unlikely they could once again help the Fourth Raikage block such a deadly Gentle Fist like this time.
"Raikage-sama, are you alright?"
Dodai looked at the Fourth Raikage beside him and asked.
"I'm fine, just some superficial wounds. Although my body can't compare to my father's, I won't be so easily broken by the enemy. I'll definitely defeat that woman! Dodai, isn't Bee's training over yet?"
The Fourth Raikage asked.
Dodai thought for a moment and replied, "There hasn't been any news from Killer Bee yet. After all, mastering the perfect jinchuriki isn't that easily achieved. You know, even your cousin Blue B, the previous Eight-tailed Jinchuriki, couldn't fully harmonize with the Eight-Tails. Being able to control most of the Eight-Tails' power was already impressive."
"I believe Bee will soon be able to perfectly master the Eight-Tails' power. By then, we'll show that Byakugan woman the true power of 'A' and 'Bee'!"
Strictly speaking, he hadn't been defeated this time, because he could still stand up and continue fighting.
But the moment Dodai used Corrosion Style to protect him, he had already acknowledged Ayane's strength without any excuses for his failure.
It was an undeniable fact that he was weaker than the opponent.
If they continued to fight, the opponent might get injured, but in the end, he would be the one to die.
The Fourth Raikage was completely certain of this.
"Let's hope so. It's a pity that Blue B was sabotaged, leading to the Eight-Tails' berserk and his death. If it weren't for that, with Blue B's strength, the Third Raikage-sama wouldn't have fallen in the Land of Earth. According to some unreliable sources, it seems Orochimaru from Konoha secretly infiltrated the Hidden Cloud and sabotaged Blue B."
"No worries, after bringing back my father's body to the village, next will be Konoha's turn. By then, we'll settle the score with that Orochimaru."
The Fourth Raikage snorted coldly.
Dodai nodded, walked to the place where Ayane had been standing, where countless shattered pieces of rubber lay around, looking as if some beast had clawed through them.
It was the first time Dodai had seen the rubber wall he created with powerful defensive abilities broken to such an extent.
With a serious expression, Dodai murmured to himself, "Even the Third Raikage-sama couldn't instantly destroy my Corrosion Style: Protective Rubber Wall so thoroughly. What kind of Gentle Fist was that?"
Hyuga Ayane... Dodai silently recited the name of this recently notorious renegade ninja from Konoha. From her, he sensed an incredible power that completely defied all of the Hyuga Clan.
Who exactly is she?
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At the same time, in the capital of the Land of Demons, Shion City.
In a two-story detached villa in a residential area near the commercial street, Hakushi was in a good mood doing the housework.
Usually, these chores were done by Tenfuyu, but Hakushi, feeling so happy, decided to do it himself.
And the reason was that Ruri was pregnant.
At this thought, Hakushi couldn't help but feel a deep joy and excitement from the bottom of his heart.
No matter how many complex affairs he handled, even to the point of exhaustion, he now felt it was all worth it.
This was his first experience as a father in his two lifetimes.
While sweeping the floor at home, Hakushi would occasionally stop and smile to himself. This morning, he repeated this a dozen times, and by noon, he had completed less than half of the housework.
To Tenfuyu, it seemed that her father had gone silly.
It's not like he hadn't had any children before, why was he especially happy about the child born to her mother?
But for her own child, he would call at will and ignore at will?
As an artificial human, Tenfuyu did not understand this mindset of her father, Hakushi.
When Tenfuyu finished preparing lunch, just as she was about to take the meal to the bedroom upstairs, Hakushi quickly rushed over, taking the meal she had prepared into his own hands.
"Oh, let me do this. You must be bored staying here all the time. Take a walk outside too."
After speaking, he left the unfinished morning chores behind, carrying the meal and walking to the bedroom on the second floor.
"..."
Tenfuyu did not go out for a walk as Hakushi ordered but instead picked up the broom and began doing the housework Hakushi hadn't finished.
In the second-floor room.
Hakushi placed the meal on the bedside in the bedroom, but he didn't find Ruri there.
He then went to the hallway on the second floor and knocked on the door of the nearby study before entering.
Ruri was calmly sitting in a chair reading a book.
"Ruri, why are you reading here? Don't tire yourself out. During pregnancy, you should avoid overexertion. Reading consumes too much mental energy. Reduce your training and just take some walks from now on. I'll have Earth General, Tenfuyu, and Water Dragon God accompany you to ensure your safety."
Hakushi walked over, taking the book from Ruri's hands and closing it before placing it neatly on the shelf.
Ruri: "..."
"Right, did you go for the hospital check-up today? From now on, have a weekly check-up to ensure everything is fine with the fetus. Especially if you have abdominal pain, seek medical attention immediately. Don't delay."
"..."
"And about that, although you have a large need, I think it's better not to engage in such activities during pregnancy since it might not be good for the fetus."
"..."
"Also, avoid unfresh foods and cold items, and try to stay away from spicy and seafood dishes. I'll have Tenfuyu make more mild and nutritious soups for you. Of course, don't consume too many supplements, as that could lead to premature birth or complications."
"..."
Faced with Hakushi's uninterrupted lecturing, Ruri felt her mind buzzing as if surrounded by a swarm of flies, causing her a headache.
"Get out!"
Seeing that Hakushi had more to say, Ruri couldn't bear it any longer, gritting her teeth and uttering a word.
She wasn't some delicate princess who couldn't touch a spring of water. Did she really need someone buzzing around her like a fly all the time?
"Alright, I'll get out right now. By the way, I left lunch in the bedroom. Eat it while it's hot."
Hakushi knew he had been a bit naggy. He turned to leave the study, glancing back at Ruri with almost every step.
"Why aren't you gone yet?"
Ruri took a deep breath, impatiently glaring at him.
"Ahem, I'll go now. I'm off to work; be sure to go eat soon."
"Get out!"
"Okay."
Hakushi scratched his head and disappeared at the study door.
Ruri finally sighed in relief, her expression much more relaxed. That idiot... She regretted telling him about her pregnancy.
The constant buzzing around her like a fly was so annoying.
"Remember to eat the fruit after lunch. It's good for the baby."
Suddenly, Hakushi's head popped stealthily from the doorway, softly yelling a reminder to Ruri.
"Fire Style..."
Ruri felt a string snap in her head. She began gathering chakra in her mouth, wanting to set someone on fire.
Seeing Ruri on the verge of losing her temper, Hakushi hurriedly dashed away, not daring to linger any longer.