On the battlefield—
Dust billowed. Cries of battle filled the air.
Aside from Uchiha Yusuke's fight against the AB Combo, elite shinobi across the field were locked in intense combat.
Yugito, wreathed in blue-black chakra flames, had already entered a half–Tailed Beast transformation.
Standing against her were Nara Shikaku, Yamanaka Inoichi, and Akimichi Chōza—formed into a coordinated three-man formation.
Yugito glanced at them with open disdain.
"Just the three of you think you can stop me?"
"If you don't want to die, step aside."
Shikaku merely smiled.
"Lord Yusuke has ordered us to keep you here."
"My apologies."
A surge of terrifying chakra erupted from Yugito.
"Sending you three to your deaths—has Uchiha Yusuke run out of options?"
Shikaku's expression did not change.
"You'll find out soon enough."
There was no point in words.
Victory would be decided by strength.
Yugito formed hand seals at high speed.
"Fire Mouse Beads!"
Inoichi closed his eyes and entered a sensory state.
Through his transmitted perception, the trajectory of the fire spheres appeared clearly in Shikaku's mind.
"Shadow Possession Technique."
"Expansion Technique!"
The Ino–Shika–Chō formation was balanced in both offense and defense.
Even against Yugito, they responded with controlled precision.
While neutralizing the incoming Fire Mouse Beads, Shikaku did not forget to counterattack.
"Human Bullet Tank!"
After expanding, Chōza rolled forward at high speed. Shikaku manipulated his shadow to fling him forward.
Yugito failed to evade in time and was smashed into the ground, rolled over by the massive spinning form.
"Ptui—ptui—"
Climbing back up, Yugito spat dust from her mouth.
She had intended a quick resolution—only to find herself embarrassed instead.
"Interesting."
"Again!"
With a furious roar, she transformed fully into the Two-Tails.
The massive blue-black flaming feline appeared, radiating overwhelming pressure.
The three clan heads immediately felt the weight of that power.
The transformed Two-Tails wasted no time, unleashing a giant fire blast.
"Scatter!"
Shikaku reacted instantly, dissolving their formation.
"Super Expansion Technique!"
Chōza grew even larger, nearly matching the Two-Tails in size, and charged head-on.
Yugito showed no fear.
The Akimichi clan's secret techniques could enhance physical strength—
But to match a Tailed Beast's raw power?
That was another matter.
Boom!
A massive fist collided with a flaming claw, producing a thunderous explosion.
Both Chōza and the Two-Tails trembled and were forced backward.
Sweat beaded across Chōza's forehead.
He was nearing his limit—
And the Two-Tails had yet to unleash its full strength.
The outcome was clear.
Between man and Tailed Beast—
The Tailed Beast held the advantage.
Yugito sneered.
"The Akimichi Expansion Technique?"
"That's all?"
She prepared to press the advantage—
But suddenly—
Inoichi formed a hand sign.
"Mind Body Switch Technique!"
"Damn it!"
Yugito's expression changed instantly.
If that mental technique landed, it would be troublesome.
"Matatabi—switch!"
Without hesitation, she relinquished control to the Tailed Beast within.
The mind of a Tailed Beast was wild and violent.
Yamanaka techniques were effective against humans—but far less so against beasts.
Drip. Drip. Drip.
Inoichi's control lasted only a few seconds before Matatabi broke free.
Yugito regained control, murderous intent blazing in her eyes.
"You three insects of Konoha."
"Go to hell!"
The Two-Tails raised a flaming claw, like a tidal wave about to crash down—
Suddenly—
Her body stiffened.
She lost control.
"This… this is—"
Shock flashed in her eyes.
Shikaku chuckled.
"Haven't seen this one before?"
"Shadow Possession Technique—successful."
Another Battlefield
Kumogakure's Dodai and Darui faced Hyūga Hiashi and Uchiha Shisui.
Dodai, a trusted aide of the Third Raikage, possessed Lava Release and served as the verifier of the Double Lariat.
Darui, though still relatively unknown, was regarded by the Fourth Raikage as his right-hand man.
His swordsmanship and Lightning Release were exceptional.
He also possessed Storm Release and was the sole inheritor of the Third Raikage's Black Lightning.
Both were prominent figures in Kumogakure.
Among the Konoha forces, only Hiashi and Shisui could match them.
Despite the gravity of the battlefield, Darui looked half-asleep.
"So this is war?"
"How dull."
Dodai immediately snapped at him.
"Focus."
"This isn't the time for complaints."
Darui scratched his head.
"My bad. Sorry about that."
Hiashi had no intention of indulging them.
If they wished to be casual—
He would strike first.
"Eight Trigrams: Air Palm!"
Hiashi thrust his palm forward from a distance.
Though Darui appeared indifferent, his reaction was swift.
Clang!
He drew his blade instantly.
Beside him, Dodai acted simultaneously.
"Lava Release: Rubber Wall!"
Bang!
Hiashi's palm strike slammed into their defense, failing to break through.
In the next instant—
Shisui formed hand seals and joined the fight.
"Fire Release: Great Fireball Jutsu!"
Darui countered smoothly.
"Water Release: Water Formation Wall!"
In moments, the four were locked in fierce combat.
"Storm Release: Laser Circus!"
"Body Flicker Technique!"
"Eight Trigrams: Rotation!"
"Lava Release: Rubber Ball!"
…
Dodai and Darui wielded Kekkei Genkai.
Hiashi and Shisui were elite heirs of prestigious clans.
Their strength was evenly matched.
For the time being, neither side could gain the upper hand.
Across the plains—
Elsewhere, elite shinobi from both villages clashed just as fiercely.
The entire battlefield was swallowed by the smoke and fury of war.
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