Soon, several dark-skinned Kumogakure Ninja stepped forward, all of them, like Karumu, members of the Third Raikage's Shadow Guard Unit.
The several people exchanged glances and immediately formed hand seals in unison: "Lightning Release: Black Panther!"
Led by Karumu, several Kumogakure Jonin collaborated, using the Lightning Release Secret Techniques together.
This was a Lightning Release Secret Techniques developed by the Third Raikage.
Lightning Release: Black Panther!
Black lightning, concentrated to attack a single target, could cause the opponent to suffer a heavy blow, rendering them immobile, and agonizingly killing them.
And such Secret Techniques, ordinary people really couldn't learn, but Karumu and the others were the Third Raikage's Shadow Guard Unit, and authentic dark-skinned veterans within Hidden Cloud Village; their talent, ability, and status perfectly matched.
Therefore, when they used it, the power of any single one might not be as great as the Third Raikage's, but multiple people combining could contend with him.
Several black lightning bolts, like black panthers, shot towards the Susanoo in the sky, but Bai Mu didn't care about it. Instead, he showed a look of disdain, his lips slightly curved, completely ignoring it.
"Child's play!"
Controlling Susanoo, he swung his long sword again, and the Lightning Release Secret Techniques used by five or six Jonin vanished in an instant, as if they had never appeared.
At this scene, Karumu couldn't help but feel a little desperate. He had thought it would have some effect, but the reality was it had no effect at all. How were they supposed to fight this?
If they could fight, why would it come to this?
"It's not that I want to tell you, but you are really weak." Standing within Susanoo, Bai Mu's arrogance was evident, completely disregarding this group of people.
What's more, how many people died from just one gentle swing of the sword just now? At least over a thousand. There were definitely over a thousand. So, let Esdeath and Alice Lize deal with the remaining stragglers.
"Esdeath, Alice, stop watching, it's time to hunt."
Esdeath landed first, her white high-heeled boots touching the frozen ground. With a calm expression, she replied, "Of course!"
Alice Lize followed closely, her high heels stepping on the ice. Her fair, jade-like right hand slightly lifted, and blue Ice Swords had already emerged behind her.
Ice Calamity: Thousand Thorns Blizzards!
With a gentle wave of her hand, the Ice Swords locked onto all enemies within her sight, launching a torrential assault that was impossible to dodge.
This wasn't something you could successfully dodge just by wanting to. It wasn't that easy, and not only was it difficult to evade, but defense was also hard.
In an instant, dozens of Kumogakure Ninja perished beneath the Ice Swords.
"You're actually stealing my kills~"
Seeing this, Esdeath's expression immediately changed, a mix of shock and anger. She really hadn't expected Alice Lize to be so dishonorable, attacking first and snatching so many of her kills?
In her fury, Esdeath went all out. Her Ice Teigu (Imperial Arm) unleashed its power, cold air enveloped and whistled forth, countless ice pillars, ice cones, and the like completely annihilated the Kumogakure Ninja she saw within her sight.
Anyone alive, anyone who could breathe, would be left behind.
In a moment, Kumogakure suffered heavy casualties. The three hundred-odd survivors were almost all gone in an instant.
The only ones still alive were Karumu's group of dark-skinned Shadow Guard Unit, but out of twelve people, only eight actually survived. This meant that within the Kumogakure camp at this moment, only eight Kumogakure Ninja were still alive.
And although these eight were all Jonin, they had little chance of winning at this moment. That monster Bai Mu was out of the question, and the two women using Ice Release power in front of them were already very troublesome. So, even though Karumu and the others spoke fiercely...
However, their confidence was almost completely gone.
What could they fight them with?
This was just giving themselves away for nothing!
At this moment, Karumu was silent, but Nukaru, beside him, directly asked, "How do you say we fight?"
"Ask me, and there's no answer." Karumu admitted there was no answer. Fight however you want to fight. If you're unhappy, just go. One person going is best.
"There are only two women on the other side. Although their Ice Release is very powerful, our close combat is stronger than theirs." Akaru believed the advantage in close combat was on their side, because Nintaijutsu (Ninja Body Technique) had an advantage.
"We can each deal with one person, four against one, it's unlikely we'll be at a disadvantage." Karumu glanced at the few people, then said in a low voice.
I'll just be frank, let's surround them.
"Alright, let's surround them!"
Nukaru had no objections.
What else could be said now? There was only one path: to surround them. Besides that, there was no other way. As for whether they could win, and what to do with that monster Uchiha Bai Mu if they did win... why think so far ahead?
First, solve the immediate problem.
If they couldn't even deal with those two Ice Release Kunoichi, then there was no point talking about dealing with that monster Uchiha Bai Mu. So, the current target was the Ice Release Kunoichi!
Their goal was consistent, their actions synchronized.
Karumu, with three others, spread out in four directions, surrounding Esdeath, while Nukaru and Akaru, with two other Kumogakure Ninja, surrounded Alice Lize.
"Lightning Release: Black Panther!"
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The target was very clear; they were aiming for close combat. So, if the black lightning hit, it was best, but if not, it didn't matter. It gave them some time to close the distance, and then as long as it was close combat, they would be invincible.
".Tch, overestimating yourselves!"
Esdeath lowered her head slightly, a cruel smile playing on her lips. With a raised hand, a wave of cold air appeared, and a pillar of ice rose before her, blocking the incoming lightning.
Then, she landed on one foot, leaped into the air, and with an empty grab of her right hand, aimed at the two Kumogakure Ninja leaping towards her.
Cold air surged, and ice cones rained down.
In an instant, it covered the two Kumogakure Ninja.
The two dark-skinned Kumogakure Ninja drew their swords, lightning swirling around the blades. The current was instantly released, rushing towards the incoming rain of ice cones. Under the high-speed impact of the Lightning Release, many of the ice cones were destroyed.
However, compared to the massive quantity, the number destroyed was clearly insignificant. What's more, Esdeath's offensive came again.
"Is that all you've got?"
Esdeath hovered in the air, looking at the two struggling Kumogakure Ninja with an arrogant expression. She simply didn't take this group of people seriously.
"Don't look down on us!"
Karumu and another Kumogakure Ninja attacked from behind. The former roared in anger, his long sword glowing with black lightning, and electricity wrapped around his limbs. He was clearly using the power of Lightning Release to boost his speed, agility, and flexibility.
The other Kumogakure Ninja formed hand seals and shouted, "Storm Release: Laser Circus!"
Beams of laser-like water vapor shot out from the Kumogakure Ninja's hands, attacking Esdeath in the air. If hit, they would surely pierce the target.
However, facing such a powerful attack, Esdeath merely sneered, saying indifferently, "Nothing special, truly overestimating yourselves, you ants!"
As her words fell, she waved her small hand, instantly generating a spherical hailstorm the size of a small mountain. In an instant, it enveloped the two, and their so-called attack was defeated without even needing to be countered...