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Chapter 102: Beneath the Turret, Crumbled Like Clay
In the vast open ground, over a hundred Kumogakure Anbu, wearing various masks, heavily surrounded Konan in the center.
Dodai and C commanded from the middle.
"All Anbu, listen up! The enemy is the Akatsuki's White Tiger, a Kage-level powerhouse! You must stall her and wait for the Raikage to arrive and execute the enemy himself!"
"Yes!"
The Anbu responded, their voices filled with killing intent.
They began to launch attacks at Konan using their respective methods.
Some specialized in Ninjutsu, others in launching various shuriken and explosive tags. Some even used clones for close-range suicide attacks.
Their coordination was seamless, maximizing the effectiveness of their assault.
Poof!
Konan released the Transformation Technique, reverting to her original appearance.
Since her identity had been seen through, maintaining the disguise was meaningless.
Facing the overwhelming attacks raining down from all directions, she showed no panic.
Her expression was cold as she swung her hands forcefully.
Countless white kunai instantly appeared all around her body.
Suspended in mid-air, they emitted a chilling coldness.
The sharp tips of the kunai glinted with cold light, aiming at one Anbu after another.
Swish! Swish! Swish!
In the next instant, all the kunai shot out in a 360-degree omnidirectional barrage.
Hidden weapons they collided with were frozen and fell to the ground.
Incoming Fire Release jutsu were extinguished; Water and Earth Release jutsu were frozen solid. Wind and Lightning Release jutsu were neutralized by the Ice Release chakra on the kunai.
In a flash.
The offensive launched by over a hundred Anbu crumbled under the absolute numerical superiority of the white kunai.
Although a significant number of kunai were consumed, Konan and Alex could replenish them instantly.
Like a turret with infinite ammunition, they continuously bombarded the surroundings.
"Aaaah!!"
"I'm frozen!!"
"Quick! Help me, I'm going to die!!"
"Aaah! My brother's been pierced and frozen! Come help me!!"
Screams and cries of pain rose one after another.
The Kumogakure Anbu only had time for that first wave of attacks.
Under the subsequent rapid and saturated offensive, they had no power to parry.
Many were killed instantly, turning into blocks of ice.
Those with faster reactions could only flee in a sorry state, frost clinging to their bodies.
In just a moment, the elite Anbu unit was devastated by Konan's wide-range attack, beaten into a disorganized mess, unable to rise again.
Each Anbu was worthy of the title of elite.
But their hard power was only at the Chunin or Jonin level; the gap in absolute strength was too great.
Even with their numbers and their determination to defend the village, they were ultimately powerless.
"White Tiger!!! Kumogakure will not rest until you are dead!!! The Raikage will make you pay a painful price!!!"
Seeing the Anbu fall one by one, Dodai's heart ached to the point of suffocation.
These were the village's elites!
Who knew how much time and resources it took to train a qualified Anbu member?
Yet now, they were falling on the battlefield like cannon fodder, unable to display their true value or utility.
Facing Dodai's impotent rage, the only response was more ice-attribute kunai shooting toward him.
More and more Anbu fell.
The ground froze over; the open space was almost turning into a white domain of death.
...
In the center of the village, inside the Raikage's office.
Darui sat at a side desk, processing documents.
Possessing the Storm Release and having inherited the Third Raikage's Black Lightning, his strength was comparable to a Kage.
He was practically the designated successor for the next Raikage.
While the Fourth Raikage was out training, he was the acting person in charge of the village.
"Darui!"
Bang!
The door was pushed open with great force as Killer B entered and stood before Darui.
"B, how many times has the Raikage told you not to be so impetuous?"
Darui put down his documents and looked at Killer B. "You're not young anymore; you need to be more steady."
"Yo! Yo! Bakayarō, Konoyarō!" Killer B started rapping and dancing.
"Yo~ Darui, listen here~
Haven't even warmed the Raikage's chair~
Copying Big Brother's stiff style, yeah~
Actin' tough with a cigar in your mouf..."
"B! Get to the point!" inside his mental space, the Eight-Tails reminded him.
Being the Jinchuriki of this guy was truly exhausting sometimes. Regardless of the occasion or time, if the mood struck him, he would start rapping and dancing anywhere.
Forgetting the important matters.
Darui rested his chin on his hand, waiting for Killer B's "important business."
Everyone in the village was used to this scene.
"Uh..." Killer B stopped rapping, finally remembering the main issue.
His expression turned serious. "Darui, just now during my concert, Little Eight told me someone was spying."
"Spying?" Since it involved the Eight-Tails, Darui became serious. "Were there any further discoveries?"
"No, that person's gaze was fleeting. Before Little Eight could sense their location, they quickly disappeared."
Darui rubbed his chin. "It seems that person deliberately avoided you and Little Eight to avoid detection. B, your warning is timely. I'll arrange for the Anbu to investigate. The ninja world is in turmoil right now, and the Akatsuki's intention to capture Tailed Beasts is clear as day. You can't be careless and let them find you again."
"Unless necessary, do not leave the village."
"I know, I know. Last time, before I could even go out and have fun, Big Brother dragged me back and lectured me severely. I'll be well-behaved for a while."
Just for a while...
Darui was speechless.
But he knew this was already Killer B's limit. With his energetic nature and yearning for freedom, it was hard to confine him to the village for long.
Killer B turned around. "Since I've told you the intel, I'm leaving first. I still have an unfinished concert to—"
Before he could finish his sentence...
An extremely conspicuous firework exploded in the sky, instantly interrupting him.
"Enemy attack!!"
Darui's expression changed. His figure vanished instantly as he sped toward the direction of the fireworks.
Killer B was only half a beat slower, his expression also shifting as he left the Raikage's office, following behind Darui.
"B! It seems the spy has been discovered."
In the mental space, the Eight-Tails spoke gravely. "To release the highest level enemy attack signal... that person is likely very strong. Be careful, B!"
"Got it, Little Eight." Killer B appeared very cool, gripping his swords with both hands.
"Next is Killer Bee's showtime! Anyone who dares to harm the village will regret that choice!"
...
High in the sky, hidden within the sea of clouds, was the aerial fortress.
On the deck.
Kameda's expression changed drastically as he shouted, "Honoka! Hurry and replenish the final chakra for the Box of Ultimate Bliss!!"
As he spoke, he and other Sky Ninja pushed the Box of Ultimate Bliss halfway off the edge of the deck.
Just a gentle push, and the box would fall.
Honoka pressed her palm against the surface of the Box of Ultimate Bliss, pouring chakra into it turbulently.
In the next instant.
The purple-black box suddenly trembled, emitting a hum and a whisper:
"Born with fear, move with fear, end with fear!"
In the giant mouth of the 'Joy' face, a pitch-black vortex appeared.
The Box of Ultimate Bliss had met the conditions for opening. "Satori" was about to emerge!
Seeing this, Kameda shouted, "Now! Push!!"
He exerted force together with the other Sky Ninja, and the Box of Ultimate Bliss was shoved off the deck.
After drifting horizontally for a distance, with a whoosh, it plummeted rapidly from the high altitude.
On the ground.
Darui, who was leaping rapidly, suddenly looked up.
His pupils contracted instantly.
A small black dot fell from the clouds, growing larger and larger.
It was smashing right toward the area in front of them!
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