From the perspective of the three little ones, four crimson monsters appeared on both sides of the clearing, each with a different number of tails fluttering behind them. They landed on all fours, then leaped out of the dirt slope and simultaneously landed in the clearing, encircling the Iwa Ninja and Kumo Ninja.
"What in the world is that?!"
The Kumo Ninja Captain looked warily at the two monsters that had burst out from behind him, subconsciously clenching his fists, then he barked at a few of his subordinates.
"Be careful, don't spread out, watch out for those monsters!"
"Yes, sir!"
On the other side, the Iwa Ninja Captain expressed a similar sentiment, but it was clear that none of the Genin had listened.
Compared to the two battle-hardened captains, they had killed only a handful of people. Under the encirclement of four giant beasts radiating terrifying auras, it was already impressive that they could maintain their combat ability.
"Let's go!"
Ren roared, charging forward with stored power. His Shadow Clone beside him spread his wings and flew into the air.
It was the same on the other side; two flew into the air and two charged, reaching the front lines in the blink of an eye!
"Lightning Release: Earth Corridor!"
The Kumo Ninja Captain quickly blocked in front of the Genin, forming hand signs rapidly. As Chakra surged, several bolts of lightning appeared out of thin air, shooting from the ground towards Ren as he charged!
"Roar!"
In his Tailed Beast state, Ren's strength and defense had both greatly increased, so he didn't bother to dodge. He directly withstood the lightning and charged close to his opponent, raising his giant palm to strike down!
"Uh..."
Ninjutsu had no effect on this monster. The Kumo Ninja Captain didn't have time to be surprised. Noticing the giant palms swinging down above his head, he quickly retreated, but still couldn't completely avoid it. Five blood marks were left on his chest by the sharp claws.
"Damn it!"
The Kumo Ninja Captain cursed under his breath, enduring the pain in his chest as he pulled out a Kunai and threw it at Ren, the Exploding Tag tied to it flapping in the wind.
"Boom!"
Flames accompanied by black smoke shot into the sky. Seizing this opportunity, the Kumo Ninja Captain quickly led his subordinates to retreat another few dozen meters, holding his Kunai and watching the rolling black smoke with a wary expression.
"Roar!"
Under their gaze, the giant beast emerged from the smoke, and to their surprise, there was no sign of injury on its body, as if the Exploding Tag just now had been nothing more than ordinary fireworks.
"How is that possible!"
The Kumo Ninja Captain, seeing this scene, couldn't help but exclaim.
That Exploding Tag just now was something he had purchased at a high price; its power was three times that of a normal Exploding Tag. How could it not even break through the opponent's defense?!
Watching the giant beast slowly approach, he subconsciously took a step back. Just then, a panicked voice came from behind him.
"Captain, up there!"
"Hmm?"
The Kumo Ninja Captain was first stunned, then subconsciously looked up. Before he could clearly see anything, he felt a hazy sensation in front of his eyes and a numbing sensation throughout his body. For a moment, the entire team couldn't move.
"Roar!"
Ren glanced at the Shadow Clone above his head, then charged again with stored power, directly targeting the opposing Jonin.
"Got you!"
This time, Ren's attack did not miss, landing directly on the Kumo Ninja Captain, who was still trying to shake off the blinding and paralyzing effects of the scales.
"Ah!"
Before the latter could react, he felt a sharp pain in his waist. After a miserable scream, there was no more movement.
Looking at the Kumo Ninja Captain, who had been slammed into the ground and was thoroughly dead, Ren ignored the three Genin and turned to run towards the Iwa Ninja not far away.
"Hmm, it looks like it's about time."
After noticing the situation in the field, Number One stood up and said to the three in a deep voice.
"Let's go, it's your turn to move out."
"Yes, sir!"
The three, who had been somewhat dazed, immediately perked up, gripping their unsheathed swords and Kunai, and followed Number One into the plain!
On the Iwa Ninja's side, they had already retreated into a corner of a rock wall, their eyes filled with fear as they watched the two giant beasts surrounding them.
"Damn it, what in the world are these things!"
The Iwa Ninja Captain scanned the surroundings and said through gritted teeth.
Not only these two, but one was also suspended in the air, and behind them was the rock wall. All escape routes were completely sealed off by these monsters.
He had also been paying attention to the situation with the Kumo Ninja. Seeing the death of their leading Jonin, he couldn't help but feel a sense of shared grief.
"Iwa Ninja."
Ren's eyes narrowed slightly. After glancing at the few people, he looked up at the rock wall above, then nodded to the Shadow Clone flying beside him. The latter immediately understood, turned to face the rock wall, and used the giant horn on its head to thrust into the rock wall!
"Boom!"
"Hmm?"
The Iwa Ninja, who were on high alert, suddenly heard a loud noise from above and all looked up, their faces beginning to turn pale.
Several huge rocks were crashing down from the damaged rock wall. If they hit them, there would be no chance of survival!
"Careful, Earth Release Defense!!"
The Iwa Ninja Captain roared, then quickly formed hand signs. Finally, just before the rocks fell, he slammed his palms onto the ground.
"Earth Release: Earth Wall!"
A curved earth wall rose from both sides, finally merging in the air, forming a semi-enclosed shape that protected all of them.
At this moment, the rocks had also fallen, splashing a large amount of dirt and dust as they hit the ground and the earth wall.
"A defensive Ninjutsu?"
Ren glanced around, then dispelled several Shadow Clones, but he himself remained in his Tailed Beast state.
"Isobu Bro, help!"
Ren's consciousness sank into his mental space, and he walked towards Isobu, who was lying down, shouting.
"Hmm."
Isobu opened his eyes, understood Ren's situation after glancing at the outside, and began to help Ren mobilize Yin and Yang Chakra.
"So this is how..."
Ren stood to the side, concentrating on how Isobu mobilized Yin and Yang Chakra to form a Tailed Beast Ball.
Although he had already used it several times in cooperation with Isobu and Chomei, it still felt somewhat difficult to use by himself. This was a good opportunity during the battle to learn more.
"Yin and Yang Chakra are mixed in a certain proportion, and then their forms are compressed..."
Isobu explained while controlling the Tailed Beast Ball to slowly condense into shape in the air, then he returned control of the body to Ren.
"Stabilize the energy."
"Yes!"
Ren carefully maintained the energy output, then turned his gaze towards the dusty rock wall, his eyes narrowing.
"Tailed Beast Ball, fire!"
The small ball immediately shot out like an arrow from a bowstring, flying into the rolling smoke and dust in the blink of an eye. Ren, after firing the Tailed Beast Ball, quickly retreated.
"Boom!"
A huge roar immediately spread across the clearing. Flames shot into the sky, and a few insignificant screams were finally swallowed by the loud noise along with the flames.