Yue Yan was sent flying. After stabilizing his body in mid-air, he slid on the ground for several meters. He was about to kill Killer B when A rushed in.
However, even if Yue Yan wanted to continue the fight, his incomplete Sannin Mode had already vanished. To make matters worse, when the natural energy left his body, it took away a large amount of Yue Yan's chakra and physical strength.
After all, the imperfect Sannin Mode had all sorts of drawbacks. For someone like Jiraiya, apart from looking a bit ugly and having a weaker power boost than the perfect Sannin Mode, it was still okay. Yue Yan's situation was normal. At least he didn't turn into a stone or something due to the natural energy.
Now, Yue Yan couldn't even maintain his Thunder Beast Mode. The Lightning Bolt on his body flickered a few times and then dissipated.
Noticing that Yue Yan was gasping for breath, Xiaolan teleported over to support him. Meanwhile, Minato Namikaze rushed over using the Flying Thunder God Technique with a worried look.
"Yue Yan, are you okay?"
"I'm fine. I just exhausted too much physical strength and chakra. I'll be fine after a short rest."
Hearing this, Minato nodded and looked towards A.
After throwing the unconscious Killer B to the other Cloud Ninjas, A also looked over.
Although one side of his ribs was broken and his ankle was fractured, A still had plenty of chakra and physical strength. Given his tough-guy personality in the original story, where he didn't hesitate to cut off his arm after it was burned by Amaterasu, these injuries weren't enough to render him unable to fight.
There were still several Jonin and Chunin among the Cloud Ninjas. Even though Xiaolan on Yue Yan's side had the strength of a Jonin, they were at a disadvantage in terms of numbers. Fortunately, in terms of high - end combat power, Minato was still in good condition.
If they were to fight to the death on the battlefield, it was really hard to say who would win in the end.
Both Minato and A were aware of this. One cared about his comrades, and the other cared about his younger brother. After fighting to this point, neither of them wanted to continue.
Yue Yan, who also realized this, looked at Minato.
"Senior Minato, give me five minutes and I'll recover."
Hearing this, Minato shook his head. After all, for ninjas, a battle could end in five minutes. Minato wouldn't take the risk of his teammates possibly dying by continuing the fight.
"No need, Yue Yan."
Seeing this, Yue Yan didn't say anything more.
At this time, A also spoke.
"As expected of the Yellow [Flash] and the [Thunder Beast]. Today's battle remains undecided. When we meet on the real battlefield, I'll definitely kill you all."
Hearing this, Minato's expression remained unchanged.
"Although you are my enemy, I really admire you all. When we meet next time, we'll be facing each other as [kage]."
Hearing this famous quote, even though he was still a bit weak, Yue Yan couldn't help but give Minato a thumbs - up.
"I dig the way you're showing off. I wish I could show off like you, Senior Minato."
Minato ignored Yue Yan. After seeing A and his group retreat, he heaved a sigh of relief and then looked at Yue Yan helplessly.
"I'm just being honest, not being a pretentious ass."
"Okay, you're always right."
Shaking his head, Minato Namikaze ignored the dumb - acting Yue Yan and then looked at Shibi and Chōza, nodding.
"Although one of the previous carriages was a Booby Trap, it's possible that the other carriages are carrying supplies for the Cloud Ninjas' front - line camp. Later, we'll go over and check them. If there are supplies, we'll take what we can with the Scroll of Seals. For what we can't take, we'll stick some Explosive Tags on them and destroy them."
"Understood."
Watching Minato Namikaze and the others go to check the carriages left by the Cloud Ninjas, Yue Yan, supported by Xiaolan, took a moment to recover and then looked in the direction where the blue snake was knocked away.
Previously, the blue snake had returned to the Ryuchi Cave due to its severe injuries. Yue Yan would have to go and see it when he had time.
Thinking about these things, Yue Yan looked at the system panel that only he could see. His eyes fixed on the golden treasure chest that had appeared after Killer B passed out, and he couldn't help but smile.
Although Killer B isn't at his peak yet, having been recognized by The Eight - Tails and becoming a perfect jinchuriki, he's practically stepped into the kage - level realm.
It's his first golden treasure chest. He really has a Fantasy about what good things it'll contain.
While Yue Yan was having a Fantasy, Minato Namikaze and the others had finished their work.
Among the remaining three carriages, there were indeed Scrolls containing various supplies. After Minato Namikaze and his team took a few Scrolls urgently needed by the Cloud Ninjas but not available in Konoha, they used Explosive Tags to destroy the rest. After all this, Minato Namikaze led the team back to the front - line camp to rest.
Although apart from Yue Yan, the others weren't seriously injured, and Minato Namikaze's clothes weren't even dirty, they had fought against more Jonin than their own number. A single mistake could cost them their lives. Therefore, Shibi and Chōza had also used a lot of mental energy and felt quite tired after the battle.
When they were not far from the front - line camp, Minato Namikaze and the others finally relaxed and began to chat casually.
Minato Namikaze finally couldn't hold back his curiosity and asked Yue Yan.
"Yue Yan, what happened when you fought against The Eight - Tails? Why did your speed and strength improve so much compared to before?"
Hearing this, Yue Yan, who had almost recovered, shrugged and didn't hide anything.
"I used Sannin Mode from the Bone Forest before. It was an imperfect version. It only lasted a short time, and after it wore off, it drained a lot of my physical strength and chakra. I just don't like using it very much, after all, it's not the perfect Sannin Mode."
Next to him, Chōza was a bit speechless when he heard this. With the power and speed Yue Yan had shown before, even if it only lasted for a short time, it would be a great trump card. Moreover, if he wasn't up against a Tailed Beast, he would be like a bulldozer on the battlefield, crushing anyone in his way. He doesn't like using it? If he doesn't like it, he could just give it to Chōza.
Although he was complaining wildly in his heart, Chōza didn't say anything. Shibi beside him had similar thoughts.
This isn't just Yue Yan showing false modesty. The main reason is that although Yue Yan knew he could use the imperfect Sannin Mode, he didn't know what the cost would be, so he had never used it.
Even before, Yue Yan had already thought that if the cost was unbearable, he would directly reverse summon himself to the [Bone Forest] to find sage Katsuyu to solve the problem.
As for Minato Namikaze, he seemed to be deep in thought.
"Before, Jiraiya - sensei did tell me to go to [Mount Myoboku] to learn, but soon after the war broke out, and I didn't have time to learn. However, it seems that Senji can greatly enhance one's strength. Maybe I can find some time to learn it."
Hearing Minato Namikaze's self - talk, Yue Yan couldn't help but feel worried for the future Obito Uchiha.
Although the original story didn't mention how long the [Third World War] lasted, it was estimated to be about five years. And now, it had only been one year since the war started. The [Nine - Tailed Fox Incident] happened after the end of the [Third World War].
Even if the [Nine - Tailed Fox Incident] happened right after the end of the [Third World War], there would still be four years. With Minato Namikaze's talent, by then, would Obito Uchiha have to face a Minato Namikaze who could instantly activate Sannin Mode?
With Obito Uchiha's intelligence, even if he turned evil, he would definitely be beaten to the point of doubting his life. If he couldn't win and wanted to reveal his identity and beg for mercy, he probably wouldn't even have the chance to take off his mask.
Tsk tsk tsk, just imagining it... is really interesting.
Well, I hope Obito Uchiha won't be killed.
Back at the [front - line camp], after Minato Namikaze handed in the mission report to the supreme commander here, considering the difficulty of this mission, Yue Yan and the others were given about three days of rest.
After returning to their resting place, in order to turn bad luck into good luck, Yue Yan planned to take a bath and burn incense.
Of course, he didn't have any incense. So Yue Yan simply found a mosquito - repellent incense and lit it. Then he took a bath, knelt on the bed and worshipped Arceus and all the gods and deities one by one before opening the [golden treasure chest].
After a dazzling golden light flashed, a yellow figure appeared in front of Yue Yan.