Chapter 95: Encounter
Kamishiro and his three companions - Kakashi, Obito Uchiha, and Rin Nohara were attacked by two Iwagakure elite ninjas.
Thanks to the Repulsive Force provided by Kamishiro's Magnet Release: Magnetization Technique, Kakashi directly beheaded one of the Iwagakure elite ninjas.
Now, Obito Uchiha was also propelled towards the remaining Iwagakure elite ninja by the Repulsive Force.
During his charge, Obito threw several Kunai at the Iwagakure ninja.
The Iwagakure ninja took out a Kunai and blocked all the Kunai thrown by Obito.
Obito was already within striking distance, with the Kunai in his hand aimed at the Iwagakure ninja's neck. Just as Obito was about to stab, the Iwagakure ninja kicked him away.
Obito rolled on the ground and said in disbelief, "Why is it different from what Kakashi did?"
Kamishiro quipped, "No way you can kill him like that! Your Speed is like that of a turtle compared to Kakashi's. That guy's an elite ninja. How could he be caught off - guard so easily? You idiot!"
Kakashi had already stood up and returned to Kamishiro's side. After failing to land a hit, Obito also returned to Kamishiro's side.
Facing an elite ninja alone, it was difficult and dangerous to win.
But if the three of them worked together, they ain't afraid of just one elite ninja!
Kamishiro summoned Kanna and planned to attack with Obito and Kakashi.
Just as the three of them were about to launch an attack, there came a crashing sound from afar.
The three of them looked in the direction of the sound and saw many trees toppling over. Two people emerged from there.
Kamishiro, Kakashi, Obito, and Rin Nohara, who was hiding, stared wide - eyed in disbelief.
It was Jiraiya!
However, the falling trees were not caused by Jiraiya, but by the person chasing him.
And the one chasing Jiraiya was jinchuriki of Kokuō Han.
Steam gushed out from all the holes in Han's armor, making a sound like a train. He quickly ran forward, knocking down the trees in his path as he chased after Jiraiya.
Jiraiya was also stunned when he saw the four of them with their jaws dropped.
Worried that Han might hurt Kamishiro and the others, Jiraiya stopped running. He quickly formed Hand seals and pressed his hands on the ground.
"Earth Release: Swamp of the Underworld!"
As Han was running forward, the ground under his feet suddenly softened. He looked down and saw that the ground had turned into a swamp.
Before Jiraiya could launch another attack on Han, a black rectangular prism fell from the sky and crashed heavily onto Han, who was stuck in the swamp.
This black rectangular prism was the work of Kamishiro.
Coming to his senses, Kamishiro immediately used Magnet Release: Iron Sand Rectangular Prism to create a rectangular prism with Iron Sand and rammed it into Han.
Someone who could make Jiraiya run must be extraordinary.
Moreover, seeing Han's strange attire, Kamishiro recognized him as the jinchuriki of Kokuō from Iwagakure.
It would be bad if Han came after them later. So, after seeing Han trapped in the swamp created by Jiraiya, they decided to strike first to gain the upper hand and attack immediately.
Jiraiya saw Kamishiro knock Han down and pin him with a rectangular magnet. He immediately gave Kamishiro a thumbs-up: "Well done, kid!"
Kamishiro ignored Jiraiya and shouted at Kakashi, Obito Uchiha, and Rin Nohara, who were still dazed: "That's the jinchuriki of Kokuō. Let Lord Jiraiya handle him alone. Let's get outta here! We can't stay!"
After shouting, Kamishiro took off running.
Jiraiya's lips twitched. He had intended for Kamishiro and the others to run away quickly. However, he still felt annoyed when he saw Kamishiro leaving him behind without hesitation.
Kakashi and Obito Uchiha looked at Jiraiya.
Jiraiya nodded and said, "That kid is right. Run! This is not a battle you can participate in!"
Hearing Jiraiya's words, Kakashi and Obito Uchiha grabbed Rin Nohara, who was hiding, and immediately started running.
They had only heard of jinchuriki, who were regarded as weapons of war symbolizing a country's military Strength!
Before the four of them, including Kamishiro, could run a few steps, the rectangular magnet pinning Han down suddenly flew away.
Steam spurted out from the holes in the Steam Armour on Han's body, and he burst out of the swamp.
Covered in mud, Han looked at Kamishiro, who was running forward without even daring to look back.
Steam burst out from all the holes in Han's Steam Armour again. He didn't charge towards Jiraiya but towards Kamishiro.
Jiraiya was shocked. He didn't expect Han to chase after Kamishiro.
Jiraiya clapped his hands hard.
"Wild Lion Hair Jutsu!"
Jiraiya used his chakra to lengthen his hair, forming a lion's head shape that tightly Coiled Around Han.
However, the Strength brought by Han's Steam Armour was very powerful. After Jiraiya's hair Coiled Around Han, he was dragged forward for a short distance. He barely managed to stabilize his body and pulled hard on Han.
When Han found himself being pulled by Jiraiya's hair, he did the opposite. He turned around and charged towards Jiraiya. A large amount of steam spurted out from the holes in the arm guards of his arms, and he smashed towards Jiraiya.
Jiraiya's heart skipped a beat. He immediately released the Wild Lion Hair Jutsu and used the Body Flicker Technique to dodge.
Han's fist hit the ground, and the ground cracked instantly. A large crater was smashed out, showing the great Strength of his blow.
Han shouted to the Iwagakure elite ninja: "Toga, stop them!"
Toga immediately replied, "Yes, Lord Han!"
"Earth Release: Earth Flow Wall!"
An earth wall appeared in front of Kamishiro, blocking his way.
However, Kamishiro used Iron Sand to break through the earth wall and continued running forward.
Toga continuously used Earth Release Ninjutsu to prevent the four of them, including Kamishiro, from escaping.
After Jiraiya released the restraints on Han and dodged his punch, Han rushed towards Kamishiro again.
Jiraiya still wanted to use the Wild Lion Hair Jutsu to restrain Han, but the speed Han gained from the Steam Armour was too fast. Jiraiya was one step too late.
Kamishiro turned his head and saw Han charging towards him like a wild bull. He was petrified.
Damn it! Why is he targeting me?
Kakashi, Obito Uchiha, and Rin Nohara saw Han running towards Kamishiro and shouted in unison, "Kamishiro! Run for your life!"
Kamishiro was on the verge of tears. Didn't he know to run? He was running like crazy, as if his legs were on fire, but that was his limit. There was no way he could go any faster.
While running, Kamishiro controlled the Iron Sand to gather on his shoulders, forming Iron Sand wings. He took off into the air to escape.
However, Han's Steam Armour suddenly released a jet of steam, and he actually flew up. Moreover, his speed was much faster than Kamishiro's.
Kamishiro looked at Han charging towards him in horror and shouted, "Don't come any closer!"
Just when Kamishiro thought he was done for today, a strangely - shaped Kunai whizzed towards him.
At the moment when this strangely - shaped Kunai was about to hit Kamishiro, Minato Namikaze appeared in front of Kamishiro and used Teleportation to take him to Jiraiya's side.
Kamishiro, who had narrowly escaped death, was still in a daze with his heart pounding wildly.