A flash of lightning streaked across the sky above the Uzushigakure!
Ai's figure was broadcast to every corner of the Ninja World via the projection hell butterfly.
"It's the raikage candidate from the Kumogakure!"
"The Land of Lightning actually went to the Uzushigakure to save someone?!"
"They have to go, even if they can't save him, the Land of Lightning must go! Otherwise, they'll lose all face!"
Just as the onlookers said.
The Uzushigakure' public execution of the Third Raikage was tantamount to a direct provocation against the Land of Lightning.
The Land of Lightning, one of the Five Great Nations, even priding itself on being a powerful nation comparable to Konoha.
If the Raikage was treated this way by the Uzushigakure and they did nothing, it would not only be humiliating but also infuriate and disappoint the people of the Land of Lightning.
At that time, public sentiment would scatter, and the Land of Lightning might face even worse situations.
Even if it was just for show, they had to make this trip to the Uzushigakure.
Uzushigakure, Soul Society Court.
The disheveled Third Raikage saw Ai appear, but instead of joy, he cursed angrily: "You idiot! How dare you come! Get back here right now!!"
The Third Raikage, personally defeated by Shunsui Kyoraku, had a deeper appreciation for the strength of the Uzushigakure.
Especially during his days of imprisonment in the Palace of Penitence, he became even more aware of the terrifying and bizarre aspects of the Uzushigakure.
Moreover, he understood the situation in the Land of Lightning all too well.
If Ai was here now, who would manage the Hollows in the Land of Lightning?
This idiot!
How could he disregard the Land of Lightning for one person!
His current predicament was entirely due to his own inferior skill and his own doing!
If the Land of Lightning fell into peril because of saving him, then he would be the true sinner of the Land of Lightning!
Ai also understood the Third Raikage's worries and shouted loudly: "Don't worry, Dad, I've already settled everything in the Land of Lightning! As long as I get you back quickly, the Land of Lightning won't have any problems!"
As his voice fell, Ai ignored the Third Raikage's reaction and his body suddenly flashed with lightning.
Chakra Mode!
Lightning Shunshin Technique!
Crack!
With a clap of thunder, Ai's figure instantly vanished, reappearing near the Third Raikage.
He wanted to act quickly, before the Uzushigakure could react, and try to rescue the Third Raikage first.
And his most confident aspect was his speed!
He was confident that his speed could even contend with Space-Time Ninjutsu!
As long as he was fast enough, he could save Dad before others could react!
Ai glanced around with his peripheral vision.
He noticed that the Captains of the Uzushigakure seemed not to have expected him to be so decisive, still standing in place, not having reacted!
Ai's face lit up with joy; sure enough, his speed was such that even these Captains of the Uzushigakure couldn't react!
"Got him!"
Ai roared, extending his thick arm towards the Third Raikage.
Suddenly.
With a snap, Ai's arm suddenly froze, unable to move forward an inch.
On his thick arm, a small hand had appeared at some point, pressing down on it.
Ai's pupils sharply contracted.
First, a shock in his heart.
When?!
Then, a hint of surprise arose.
Someone could actually keep up with his speed?!
He looked up and saw a woman with long purple hair, golden-yellow eyes, and brown skin looking at him playfully.
Shihōin Yoruichi commented, "Your speed isn't bad, but it's not enough to save the Third Raikage just like that~"
Ai's eyes widened, and the muscles on his arm bulged as he began to exert force.
Just a mere woman, what if her speed was fast? As long as his strength was great enough, he could still break through her defense!
But soon, Ai's expression changed slightly.
His arm trembled slightly; no matter how much force he exerted, it just wouldn't move forward an inch.
This woman, what incredible monstrous strength!
Only then did the onlookers in front of the projection react.
In that instant, a battle of speed had occurred!
"As expected of the future Fourth Raikage, his speed is truly beyond words!"
"The Uzushigakure also reacted very quickly. I didn't even see when the raikage candidate passed by before he was stopped by this woman from the Uzushigakure!"
Normally, they wouldn't have such an opportunity to watch top-tier experts battle, so they were all excited, pointing and commenting on the people in the projection.
Land of Earth, Iwagakure.
Ōnoki's eyes narrowed.
He was not at all surprised by Ai's speed.
Iwagakure had fought against past Raikage many times and understood that one of their advantages was their speed, almost comparable to Space-Time Ninjutsu.
But for this woman from the Uzushigakure to be able to match Ai in speed was very unexpected for him.
No, this woman… might even be faster than Ai!
Ai had, after all, made the first move, yet she was able to arrive later and block him.
And he hadn't seen this woman's figure before.
In other words, this woman just arrived?
Or was she hidden somewhere?
"The Uzushigakure truly has hidden talents…"
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