Naruto: The Teaching System - 178 (Patreon)

Chapter 178: Either Retreat Back into the Jinchuriki's Body, or I'll Break Your Octopus Tentacles!

Moon Ring Canyon. The sky was dyed a strange red color, with dust from the explosion floating in the air.

The entire area around Moon Ring Canyon looked like an apocalyptic scene, completely lifeless.

Rumble.

The ground continuously collapsed and exploded, with distant boulders that hadn't been completely vaporized by the first shockwave finally shattering completely in the impact.

Hiss hiss hiss.

At the epicenter, magma melted by the explosion's high temperature scorched the air.

In this world-destroying scene, under the rampage of chaotic energy flows, a sphere wrapped by several giant octopus tentacles was struggling to hold on.

Bee! Wake up!

At the last moment, the Eight-Tails directly ignored Killer Bee's refusal and burst out to help Killer Bee block the ninjutsu attack.

But before Killer Bee could be completely wrapped by the octopus tentacles, he had already passed out.

Due to the ninjutsu's restrictions, while Killer Bee was unconscious, the Eight-Tails couldn't completely transform into a Tailed Beast.

Moreover, that strange power was continuously interfering with his ability to heal Killer Bee.

Thud, thud.

Clear footsteps approached, and the Eight-Tails' heart tightened.

Sawada, wearing a white haori, walked across the ruins as if on flat ground, approaching the sphere.

Sawada looked at this meatball over two meters tall, examining it carefully.

Aside from the later Naruto, Killer Bee was absolutely the most perfect Jinchuriki.

"Konoha ninja, are you trying to provoke war between two great nations?"

A rough voice interrupted Sawada's curiosity.

Sawada looked at the octopus ball before him and chuckled lightly, "Weren't you the one who started the exercise first?"

The Eight-Tails didn't know how to respond for a moment. He had originally wanted to use this conversation to continue healing Killer Bee's wounds.

Sawada directly raised his hand, clenched his fist, and instantly a layer of dark gray substance covered his fist.

"I'm giving you a choice now. Either retreat back into the Jinchuriki's body, or I'll smash your octopus tentacles!"

As Sawada spoke, he turned his head to look in the distance.

Several people were quickly approaching from that direction.

However... he wasn't without teammates either.

Whoosh!

Dozens of figures appeared directly behind Sawada. When they saw the octopus tentacles before them, everyone was stunned for a moment.

"Kakashi-senpai, you're late."

Sawada raised an eyebrow. After all, the current Kakashi was known as Konoha's 'Tardiness King.'

"Ah, I was trying to rush over when Third-sama's message came through."

Kakashi waved his hand and said.

"Where's Guy?" Kakashi glanced at the octopus ball again and asked Sawada.

"Guy-senpai is over there. There are Kumogakure people there."

Sawada pointed in the direction he had been looking at.

When he activated Sage Mode, he had already sensed that squad's chakra.

"I'm going!"

Upon hearing this, Kakashi wanted to go support Guy.

"No need; they're coming over themselves."

After Sawada finished speaking, he returned to the octopus ball's side and said calmly, "Last chance. Either you retreat, and Konoha and Kumogakure can still talk."

"Or, prepare for this war to start because of your Jinchuriki."

As Sawada spoke, he placed his fist above the octopus tentacles.

After a long while, the coiled octopus tentacles gradually turned into energy and retracted into Killer Bee's body.

And Killer Bee, who had been protected by the Eight-Tails, finally showed his face.

His entire body was covered in scars.

After all, Sawada's Sage Art: Great Rasengan wasn't an ordinary ninjutsu attack.

Kakashi looked at Killer Bee on the ground with a serious expression, raised his hand, and the ninjas who had followed immediately dispersed in all directions.

Two of them directly grabbed Killer Bee.

"Sawada, what are your thoughts?" Kakashi asked Sawada nearby.

Sawada shook his head, "Currently, it's not suitable for Konoha and Kumogakure to break into war."

This was also why Shikaku had initially only suggested that Konoha counter Kumogakure through staged exercises.

Moreover, once they made a move, the other three great nations would also get involved.

Now with Killer Bee as a bargaining chip, Konoha could definitely have a good talk with Kumogakure.

"Now with this person as a bargaining chip, I think Sensei should be able to have a good talk with Kumogakure's Raikage."

After Sawada finished speaking, he raised an eyebrow at Kakashi.

"I understand." Kakashi sighed helplessly, turned around, and gave instructions to the ninja behind him holding a communicator.

Just then, Guy quickly rushed out.

The Kumogakure ninjas behind him were stopped by Konoha ninjas guarding the perimeter.

Sawada's gaze swept over the approaching people, while the Kumogakure ninjas looked anxiously at Killer Bee lying on the ground.

Clang!

Konoha immediately entered a defensive stance, fully guarding against the Kumogakure ninjas.

Although Samui's expression didn't change, her eyes became incredibly sharp, locking onto Sawada.

One hand directly stopped C, who was about to step forward, and said slowly, "Konoha ninja, I hope you can give a reasonable explanation."

"The explanation is that your Jinchuriki crossed the border, so I took him down."

Sawada completely ignored Samui's tone and shrugged.

Upon hearing this, C's face immediately filled with anger. Some teenage brat dared to claim he had defeated Lord Killer Bee.

With such words, wouldn't he lose all face?

Although Samui also didn't believe that the Sawada before her had defeated Killer Bee, she didn't refute it, only deeply furrowing her brow.

What she needed to do now was find a way to bring Killer Bee back.

The Eight-Tails Jinchuriki was absolutely one of Kumogakure's most important strategic forces.

Now in Konoha's hands, it posed the greatest threat to Kumogakure's security.

"Over there, I think you should first contact your Raikage and let him judge."

Kakashi walked forward slowly with his hands in his pockets.

Samui looked at Sawada and Kakashi, as well as Guy who had brought them over. Just these three people from Konoha made her feel like she was facing a huge threat.

After a long while, she finally spoke, "I will contact the Fourth Raikage, but..."

"Can we first treat Lord Killer Bee?"

Killer Bee's injuries looked indeed very serious, and there were no signs of him waking up until now.

Sawada couldn't make the decision and turned to look at Kakashi.

Kakashi pondered for a moment, then nodded, "Only one person can come, and they cannot carry weapons."

If any accident occurred, with the overall strength comparison on the field, they could immediately stop it.

Moreover, this Jinchuriki was still a bargaining chip. If he really died... then they would become a laughingstock.

"C, please check Lord Killer Bee's injuries, and don't act impulsively."

Samui whispered the last sentence in C's ear.

Originally burning with anger, C calmed down upon hearing this, removed his weapons, and raised both hands to signal to Kakashi and the others.