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Everyone knows that the Fog Shadow's offensive will likely be even more ferocious in the afternoon.
Therefore, everyone was extremely nervous.
Chapter 160 Tailed Beast Ball!! Juzo! Kisame!
Fortunately, Killer Bee recovered somewhat.
He can barely fight in human form, but he can't transform into a tailed beast.
His injuries haven't fully healed, especially the poisoning issue, which has never been completely cured.
"I hope they don't overestimate themselves, those idiots."
Despite being wrapped in bandages, the faint red patches on Killer Bee's body did nothing to diminish his stubbornness.
He stood on the outskirts of the stronghold, his gaze piercing through the mist towards the side of the Mist-Hidden.
Yukito's injuries are strange and have not yet healed, making him completely unable to go to the battlefield.
Killer Bee can't fight for long either, or his wounds will reopen.
But he had no choice but to come, and he couldn't let Kirigakure know about his recovery progress.
We must hold out until Raikage appears.
However, Killer Bee's plan clearly failed, and the Hidden Mist Village's probing attack in the afternoon was even more intense.
Moreover, Killer Bee knew several of the people active on the battlefield.
Kisame, Zabuza, Juzo.
The three acted as the vanguard, quickly clearing out the outer guards of the Hidden Cloud Village.
The group possessed exceptional combat prowess and played a vital vanguard role.
"Water Release: Water Body Technique!"
Kisame summoned a bunch of water clones again.
Go directly to clear the treasure-exploding talisman trap set by Yunyin.
The area around the Cloud Hidden Stronghold was filled with constant rumbling sounds. (967)
Although using water clones consumes a lot of chakra, Kisame has Samehada to absorb it for him.
Therefore, Kisame is the most efficient at destroying traps.
Just as the mist was slowly approaching the cloud.
Juzo, Zabuza, and Kisame felt a tremendous threat.
I experienced this feeling not long ago!
Juzo roared, "It's a Tailed Beast Ball! Run!"
Juzo only managed to shout out before collapsing to the ground, unable to get up.
A jet-black Tailed Beast Ball fell from the sky and struck the Kirigakure team.
Boom...
The enormous sound and shockwave instantly overturned most of the fog-shrouded area.
A huge crater was suddenly left in the center of the formation.
More than a dozen people were instantly wiped out; those who were closer suffered internal organ damage and were vomiting blood incessantly.
It looked like he was going to die.
The Tailed Beast Ball landed not far from Kisame, and its immense power and shockwave sent Kisame flying.
After Kisame got up, he immediately coughed up a mouthful of blood.
His internal organs were injured by the shockwave of the Tailed Beast Ball. 19
Fortunately, he kept his hand on Samehada.
Samehada just absorbed a lot of chakra.
Seeing that Kisame was injured, he quickly transferred his chakra to him, and Kisame's wound healed rapidly.
Because they were farther away, Pipa Juzo and Zabuza were not greatly affected.
I ran over and saw that Kisame was unharmed.
He hurriedly said, "The enemy's Jinchūriki may have recovered. Let's retreat quickly."
Kisame knew perfectly well that Killer Bee was all show and no substance.
But he has had his fill today and is not fit to fight any further.
"Bring along everyone who can be saved."
With that, Kisame Hoshigaki looked around at the Hidden Mist Village and decided to take everyone he could save with him.
He urged the other members of the Mist-Hidden Ones to retreat quickly.
.....
Killer Bee transformed back into his tailed beast form, his entire body splattered with blood.
He was still muttering to himself, "These idiots..."
The person has fallen into a coma.
Xi rushed forward, treating the patient while sighing, "This is ridiculous."
Yugito said helplessly, "If it weren't for Killer Bee scaring them away, our losses would have been much greater."
Samui also retreated. He had been on the front lines, but upon receiving the news, he hurriedly led the Cloud Village to withdraw.
Sure enough, a moment later, the Tailed Beast Ball fell from the sky.
Samui knew about Killer Bee's condition and returned to find Killer Bee indeed unconscious.
Samui suggested, "Killer Bee's Tailed Beast Ball's deterrent effect won't last long. If Kirigakure launches another strong attack, we'll be in a very passive position."
"Perhaps, perhaps we should abandon this outpost."
Now that Killer Bee is in a coma, Yugito is practically the only one left who can make the decision.
Yukito pondered for a moment, then asked Nozomi, "How many wounded soldiers are unable to fight?"
Xi, who was in charge of this matter, quickly calculated the numbers in his mind: "Fifty-three people are unable to participate in the battle, and the number may increase today."
Yugito sighed; establishing a base in Kirigakure was no easy feat.
However, with both Jinchuriki injured, Kumogakure was unable to withstand Kirigakure's offensive.
Abandoning the stronghold, dispersing forces, and delaying the Raikage's arrival to regroup would be a wise strategy.
In the past, we needed strongholds because we didn't know the movements of the Kirigakure Jinchuriki and had to proceed cautiously.
But now it seems that the Jinchūriki of Kirigakure is indeed not here.
We must protect our vital forces, especially the safety of the two Jinchūriki.
.....
Konoha Village.
Inside the Hokage's office.
"Grandpa, I'm back."
A familiar voice sounded.
He has long black hair, a goatee, and wears a black tight-fitting combat suit with a green Jonin chainmail over it.
He has dark red markings tattooed on his shoulders and back, the emblem of the Land of Fire on his waist, and a cigarette dangling from his mouth.
It was Sarutobi Asuma.
The Third Hokage took a drag of his cigarette: "It's earlier than expected."
Asma also had a cigarette in his mouth, but he didn't light it.
“If you hadn’t been so eager to call me back, I wouldn’t have been in such a hurry.”
Asma spoke calmly and composedly; though he said he was anxious, his face showed no sign of urgency.
The Third Hokage sighed as he looked at Asuma's easygoing demeanor.
If Asuma hadn't been so rebellious in his early years, the burden of Konoha would have been placed on his shoulders long ago.
Asma can now be described as a prodigal son who has turned over a new leaf.
Although the two were not completely open with each other, the Third Hokage could still see the changes in Asuma.
It's not too late now; there's still time to cultivate it gradually.
For now, let Orochimaru deal with those troublesome Uchiha.
While thinking this to himself, the Third Hokage said aloud, "The Hidden Cloud Village and the Hidden Mist Village have already clashed. It is still unknown how the battle will unfold next."
"You shouldn't leave the village for now."
"A new batch of students will be graduating from the Ninja Academy soon. You will be their instructor."
Asma didn't ask any further questions: "I understand."
I'll go find Hong first.
The three generations nodded.
Asma stepped out of the office, then took out a lighter, lit a cigarette, and took a deep drag.
He slowly exhaled smoke, and the image of that rebellious teenager was no longer there.
Since becoming one of the "Twelve Guardian Ninjas," he has experienced numerous ups and downs, including disagreements with Kazuma and even the organization's split.
Asma gradually came to understand the hardships her father had endured.
In recent years, the Uchiha clan has become unusually active.
To be precise, the clan's power increased significantly after Uchiha Kawasaki began to distinguish himself.
Each strategic deployment greatly enhances its own strength.