Seeing Tatsuya rapidly recover, Yugito didn't hesitate. She immediately began to gather another Tailed Beast Ball.
Pop! Pop!
The blue Tailed Beast Ball, carrying a piercing sonic boom, streaked through the night sky, hurtling towards Tatsuya's location.
BOOM!
Another tremendous explosion ripped through the air, a small mushroom cloud blooming in the valley.
It was Shisui, controlling his Susanoo, who had blocked this Tailed Beast Ball's attack.
Under the impact of this Tailed Beast Ball, Shisui's Susanoo finally gave way, dissolving into scattered points of green light in the night sky, and then vanishing completely.
By this point, Shisui's body and ocular power were both utterly exhausted.
Nearby, Kakashi, whose physical condition was similarly at its limit, could barely support Shisui, the two of them kneeling weakly not far in front of Tatsuya.
Lightning Release: Black Panther!
Through the air, blazing lightning tore through the night sky, heading straight for Kakashi and Shisui.
It was Darui's most adept Lightning Release ninjutsu, Black Panther.
With his extensive combat experience, he had instantly seized this rare opportunity!
At this moment, Kakashi and Shisui were utterly defenseless. Even Tatsuya, behind them, wouldn't be able to reach them in time to help!
At this critical juncture, a blue figure flashed through the air.
It was Guy, who had already opened the Seventh Gate!
After the intense battle, Guy's body, having maintained the Gate of Shock open for so long, seemed to have thinned noticeably.
Seeing his comrades on the verge of death, Guy immediately abandoned his fight with the Fourth Raikage and rushed to rescue Kakashi and Shisui.
His body moved at incredible speed, his hands blurring as he unleashed dozens of punches in an instant, sending dozens of roaring fire dragons towards Darui.
BOOM!
These fire dragons not only directly dispersed Darui's Lightning Release ninjutsu but also continued their assault towards Darui and the encircling Cloud ninjas.
A series of explosions rang out. Some Cloud ninjas were killed instantly in the blasts, while others scrambled to escape.
Darui himself was forced to evade under this fierce barrage.
This was a unique technique of the Eight Inner Gates that Guy had mastered: Morning Peacock!
Morning Peacock was an advanced taijutsu used after opening the sixth of the Eight Inner Gates, the Gate of View. High-speed punches created friction with the air, producing flames, using the resulting shockwaves and flames to inflict continuous damage on the opponent.
With Guy's current strength and physical condition, the strongest ninjutsu he could use while opening the Seventh Gate, the Gate of Shock, was Morning Peacock.
After unleashing this single technique, Guy's condition visibly weakened.
"Guy!"
At this moment, Tatsuya finally arrived from behind.
The four were reunited once more!
However, all four were now completely spent.
The blue aura surrounding Guy was only about thirty percent of its initial strength.
Tears of blood streamed from Shisui's eyes. His body was incredibly weak, utterly unable to stand.
Kakashi was riddled with injuries. If he weren't leaning against Guy, he wouldn't be able to stand either.
Among the four, only Tatsuya's condition was slightly better, but his pale face and the slightly grayish tinge to his hair at the temples showed that he was far from well.
The valley was a scene of devastation, littered with the remnants of intense fighting. Many weaker Cloud ninjas had perished here, and even Darui, Samui, and Yugito weren't in great shape.
"Anbu Team Eleven of Konoha, die!"
Still enveloped in his Lightning Release Chakra Mode, the Fourth Raikage surveyed the state of the valley, then turned his gaze towards Tatsuya and the others, who were essentially defenseless, his voice roaring with fury.
In this battle, to deal with Konoha's Anbu Team Eleven, the Cloud Village had already paid a heavy price.
He had to admit, Konoha's talent was truly enviable. Each generation saw a continuous outpouring of various geniuses.
Konoha's Fourth Hokage and the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki had only recently died, and now this Anbu Team Eleven had emerged.
These four Konoha ninjas were still young. None of them might reach the Fourth Hokage's level yet, but each of them was a ninja capable of holding their own.
In the Cloud Village, perhaps even Darui couldn't compare to them.
This also indirectly proved the correctness of the Fourth Raikage's decision. If he could eliminate Anbu Team Eleven before they fully matured, the current losses would be entirely worthwhile.
Lightning Release: Liger Bomb!
In a flash of thought, the Fourth Raikage unleashed his signature ninjutsu.
Partial Multi-Size Technique!
Facing the Fourth Raikage's powerful attack, Tatsuya's right hand rapidly expanded, blasting towards the direction of the Fourth Raikage's attack.
In this final, desperate moment, Tatsuya's expression hardened with determination.
Kakashi, Guy, and Shisui were all at their lowest ebb. If they were hit by the Fourth Raikage, it would be an instant kill.
Even if he was going to die, he would take a chunk out of his opponent.
However, the Fourth Raikage, in his Lightning Release Chakra Mode, was simply too fast. Tatsuya's eyes couldn't track his movements at all. He could only increase his attack range to try and block him.
Thud!
Flesh and blood splattered. Tatsuya's enlarged right fist was pierced straight through, and the force of the blow sent his body flying backwards.
Without Tatsuya's resistance, the Fourth Raikage continued his charge, heading straight for Guy, who was in the lead.
BOOM!
A violent collision. Guy's body was sent flying, leaving only Kakashi and Shisui behind.
Forced back several steps, the Fourth Raikage didn't stop. He flashed forward, continuing his attack with a punch aimed directly at Kakashi and Shisui.
"Guy, Tatsuya, we'll go on ahead!"
Under the glare of the intense lightning, Kakashi, his stamina and chakra completely depleted, could clearly see the ferocity on the Fourth Raikage's face. He thought this silently, preparing to close his eyes and await death.
However, the anticipated pain never arrived.
At the critical moment, a figure appeared in front of Kakashi and the others.
This person was tall, wearing a forehead protector with the character for "Oil" (油) on it. His white hair reached his waist, and he wore wooden sandals.
It was one of the Legendary Sannin of Konoha, Jiraiya.
Sage Art: Ultra-Big Ball Rasengan!
Jiraiya leaped into the air. A Rasengan dozens of times larger than normal appeared, hurtling towards the Fourth Raikage's oncoming fist.
BOOM!
A tremendous explosion. The Fourth Raikage was blasted backwards, and Jiraiya himself was forced back dozens of steps.
Thud!
Dust flew as the Fourth Raikage, sent flying backwards, landed and sprang back up. Enveloped in his Lightning Release Chakra Mode, he showed no signs of injury.
However, seeing Jiraiya suddenly appear in front of Kakashi and the others, the Fourth Raikage's expression turned serious.
Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!
Immediately after, a series of figures flashed into the valley entrance. Dozens of individuals wearing Konoha ninja attire appeared.
In the center of this group of Konoha ninjas, leading the charge, were none other than Hiashi Hyuga of the Hyuga clan, and Shikaku Nara, part of the Ino-Shika-Cho formation.
Seeing this scene, Tatsuya pushed himself up, supporting himself with his bloody hands, and thought, We're saved!
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