Whether to eliminate Shuoye and his unit here—or force him to reveal the secret behind that strange combat method—
This was the perfect opportunity.
"Shuoye! You came at the right time!"
Killer B's voice rang cold across the battlefield, murderous intent surging within it.
"Since you're here—don't even think about leaving!"
Before his words fully faded, he burst forward.
The power of the Eight-Tails roared within him, chakra erupting violently as he prepared for an unprecedented clash.
At that very instant—
A cold mechanical voice echoed in Shuoye's mind.
[Ding! Choice Triggered!]
Capture the Eight-Tails on the spot — Reward: Max-Level Swordsmanship
Retreat immediately — Reward: S-Rank Ninjutsu Technique · No Hand Seals
Surrender immediately — Reward: All Earth Release below A-Rank + "Ninja Turtle" Title
Shuoye's eyes flickered.
Three options.
Max-Level Swordsmanship.
That reward alone was enough to elevate his combat power to an entirely new realm.
As for S-Rank no-hand-seal techniques—
His control over chakra had already grown sharper through constant integration of templates. It was useful—but not irreplaceable.
The third option?
Surrender?
Ridiculous.
There was no hesitation.
"Option 1."
"The Eight-Tails… is mine today."
His gaze sharpened with anticipation.
At the same time, Killer B sensed the surge of killing intent rising from Shuoye.
His brows tightened.
Golden chakra exploded outward, forming writhing tails of the Eight-Tails' power around him.
Though he had heard of Shuoye—
They had never truly clashed.
And now—
He dared not underestimate him.
Elsewhere—
Hyūga Yūto stood at the front line, dust and sweat streaking his face.
Every breath was heavy.
The battlefield was collapsing under pressure.
Then—
That terrifying chakra presence washed over him.
Wild.
Ferocious.
The Eight-Tails.
Hyūga Yūto's expression darkened.
So the reinforcements had arrived.
And with them—
Despair.
For a fleeting second—
The thought of retreat surfaced.
But he crushed it immediately.
Retreat meant abandoning their mission.
Abandoning their land.
Their honor.
"No."
He straightened.
"We hold!"
"Our reinforcements are coming too!"
"For the Hidden Leaf Village!"
The surrounding shinobi clenched their weapons once more.
Hope flickered again.
At the center of the battlefield—
Two figures collided like falling stars.
Killer B's chakra flared violently.
Golden energy surged around him like a raging sea, forming a dense cloak of tailed beast chakra.
The shinobi of the Hidden Cloud cheered.
Against the Eight-Tails' power—
No enemy could stand.
Yet Shuoye showed no fear.
He vanished.
Appearing before Killer B like a specter.
His blade gleamed coldly beneath the battlefield sky.
Then—
He struck.
The slash was so fast—
It surpassed the limits of ordinary vision.
"Clang!"
A sharp metallic cry rang out.
For a brief moment—
Time itself seemed to freeze.
Shuoye's blade tore straight through Killer B's tailed beast chakra cloak.
A deep fissure split the golden armor.
Silence engulfed the battlefield.
Killer B's pupils shrank violently.
Impossible.
He had not expected—
Not in his wildest imagination—
That Shuoye's swordsmanship could cleave through the Eight-Tails' chakra defense.
Had his reaction been even a fraction slower—
His head would already be rolling across the field.
"What… kind of swordsmanship is this?!"
Killer B's voice wavered.
He stared at Shuoye as though facing something inhuman.
And Shuoye—
Simply lifted his blade slightly.
Calm.
Cold.
Like a sovereign of slaughter descending upon the battlefield.
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