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Chapter 216: Confronting the Eight-Tails Jinchuriki!
Chapter 216: Confronting the Eight-Tails Jinchuriki!
Northeastern Region of Fire Country!
As soon as they entered this area, Tang Ping and his team discovered refugees fleeing everywhere, along with scenes of robbery and slaughter.
It was out of control!
Under the attack of the Raikage's Division Army, this region of Fire Country had completely slipped out of control.
Bloodshed and killing were widespread.
So, the Shinobi World truly is a 'hell' for those without power.
A convoy, protected by a large number of samurai and ashigaru, appeared in their line of sight.
"Damn it!"
"Move out of the way, you peasants!"
"If you block Lord Seika's convoy, I'll skin you alive!"
...
The refugees scattered to the sides.
However, some couldn't move in time and were whipped or struck with sword scabbards, falling to the ground.
Despite this, the refugees, who outnumbered the convoy by a significant margin, silently endured and did not dare to resist.
Even the robbers instinctively avoided the convoy.
This was the power of the nobility!
They were just like the 'Celestial Dragons' of the Shinobi World; no matter how they oppressed the common people, the latter dared not to resist.
In this world, ordinary people had no concept of 'Are kings and generals born of a different kind?' They believed that being bullied by the noble lords was entirely justified.
Numb and submissive!
This was the impression Tang Ping had of the Shinobi World's common people.
However, this had nothing to do with him. Even if he found it distasteful, he wouldn't jump in to take revenge for them unless it affected his own interests.
He wasn't a saint!
Most importantly, if it weren't for the existence of these forces, how could his own forces stand out?
The Shinobi World was a world of competition, not of excellence.
There was no need to be better than the world he had come from; it was enough to be better than the other forces.
For example, if the village's high-level officials didn't act recklessly, the Tian Shou Pavilion wouldn't have been able to absorb the Main Branch of the Uchiha Clan and over a hundred shinobi.
From this perspective, Tang Ping not only didn't hate these forces but also thanked them.
All thanks to the contrast provided by others!
As for Hyuga Cangyue and Yamakai Koji?
They didn't pay much attention to this situation, as it was the norm in the Shinobi World.
If one observed carefully, they would notice a common trait among shinobi.
The village comes first!
They would die for their village without hesitation, but outside the village, even its destruction would be of no concern.
For example, a certain Filial Son.
He liked to view his family through the lens of the village, feeling discontented and thinking his family was too narrow-minded.
But if he viewed the village through the lens of Fire Country, he would likely think the village was the cancer.
If he viewed the countries through the lens of the Shinobi World, he would wish to eliminate all nobles and shinobi.
Thus, his phrase 'Narrow-minded Uchiha' was more fitting for himself.
After a considerable amount of time, the three of them finally found the remnants of the defense force.
At a makeshift camp on the slope of a hill, two Konoha shinobi blocked their path.
"Stop!"
The two shinobi saw the three's forehead protectors but still stopped them.
Transformation Technique!
This jutsu was quite common, so verification was necessary.
Tang Ping had no intention of forcing his way in.
Everyone was just trying to make a living; there was no need to make things difficult for others.
Soon.
An elderly Konoha jonin with beady eyes emerged.
"Let them in, these are the famous Purifying Flame and Storm's Wrath!"
Hyuga Cangyue was directly ignored.
It had to be said, this disguise was truly impressive.
"Who are you?"
Tang Ping sized up the other person.
"I am Jonin Moku Moku Koutou, the deputy commander of this force. However... due to my incompetence, we have ended up in this situation!"
Upon meeting, this elite jonin, who was around fifty and considered 'elderly,' began to blame himself.
Elite jonin!
While he wasn't much to Tang Ping, he was considered mid-to-high level in the village and had the qualifications to serve as a deputy commander.
In peacetime, he might even have the chance to be a main commander.
"Moku Moku Koutou?"
Tang Ping pondered for a moment but couldn't recall him, so he gave up.
But since the other party has been appointed as the deputy commander of this intercepting force, it must mean they have something special.
"This is an order from the village. From now on, I am the commander of the intercepting force!"
Tang Ping first took out the appointment.
The target of this mission is the 'Ebi' Team leading the Shinobi Army, and it’s not just the two of them; it’s impossible for them to attack with just a small squad.
Of course, there is still a chance of success, but only if full firepower is unleashed, directly by a Shadow-level powerhouse.
After all, the Cloud Shinobi force numbers five hundred.
After accepting the order and confirming it, Mokuto Kouda bowed and said:
"Yes, Lord Tang Ping. From now on, I and my troops will follow your orders!"
Regardless of strength or battle achievements, the other party had convinced him wholeheartedly, so there was no question of any disdain or provocation, such cliche plots.
Among Shinobi, the bigger the fists, the more decisive the truth.
So even with the significant age difference, he had no resentment, but instead felt relieved.
Following such a strong person, at the very least, safety would be much better than before.
Previously, he had been leading a defeated force, dodging the Cloud Shinobi army, fearing they would be found.
Now with a reliable support, he no longer had to worry about the two hundred or so people being found.
Previously, the intercepting force had a thousand people, but after continuous battles, especially after Minato Namikaze was reassigned, they were directly crippled and crushed by several rounds of enemy assaults, suffering heavy losses, leaving only a few survivors.
It can only be said that in small-scale conflicts, the role of a Shadow-level powerhouse is entirely decisive; having one or not is a completely different matter.
"That’s good. Let’s leave here first. Otherwise, if they find us, it will be troublesome!"
Tang Ping began to issue orders.
They had been here for a few days, and their whereabouts might have been exposed. It’s best to avoid the enemy first and plan a counterattack after regrouping.
Mokuto Kouda, on the other hand, didn’t think there would be any problem. This place was carefully chosen by him, and even with the Cloud Shinobi’s strong reconnaissance capabilities, it would be impossible for them to find it so quickly. So he confidently said:
"Don’t worry, Lord Tang Ping. It’s impossible for them to—"
Before he could finish his sentence, he was interrupted by a strange voice.
"Hey, my Infinite Flash, illuminates you all..."
Following the voice, a tall figure with dark skin, light yellow hair, wearing black sunglasses, and carrying seven swords, with the character "Iron" on his right shoulder and a bull horn mark on his left cheek, stood on the side of the slope.
And the Konoha Shinobi who had been standing there had now collapsed, turned into a corpse.
"Kirabi!!"
"How is this possible!"
"It’s this monster, run!"
...
The Konoha Shinobi in the camp were in utter panic.
Because the other party was not just a person!
They were a Jinchuriki!
The Jinchuriki of the Eight-Tails Ox Demon, and one who could control the Tailed Beast freely without any risk of losing control, a perfect Jinchuriki.
This was terrifying.
The efficiency of using Chakra, combined with the infinite Chakra provided by the Tailed Beast, was an almost invincible combination.
Minato Namikaze ‘held’ the two of them, not actually defeated them, which must be understood clearly.
After all, he is the fastest Shinobi in the world!
If the two of them dared to ignore him and go after other Konoha Shinobi, Minato Namikaze could do the same, and the killing speed would only be faster.
In terms of dealing with weaker opponents, the Flying Thunder God is truly invincible.
So, the strong from both sides could only delay each other, thus enhancing their reputations.
If they were to fight a life-or-death battle, Kirabi would have a higher chance of surviving.
In other words, as long as Minato Namikaze was willing, it would be a ‘fifty-fifty’ chance with anyone; he might not win, but he definitely wouldn’t lose.
Do you understand the value of being the fastest Shinobi in the world!
However, Kirabi suddenly lowered his head to look down at the young man with short black hair in the camp below the hill.
The overwhelming and intense aura from the other party even made the Ox Demon inside him issue a warning.
It’s worth noting that this had never happened even when fighting Minato Namikaze.
"Oh, a strong opponent, oh, I, Kirabi!"
He pointed both hands at Tang Ping, introducing himself.
(End of Chapter)
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