Naruto: Zanka No Tachi

Seeing the explosive tags cascading down from above like a waterfall, the ninjas under Orochimaru's command were seized by panic.

Konan let out a chilling laugh, "This is where you meet your end!"

"Paper Person of God Technique!"

In a desperate moment, Guren, her face etched with urgency, called out to Kimimaro and Jirōbō, "Buy me some time!"

Jirōbō, who had been observing from the sidelines, could no longer remain passive. He had initially intended to simply watch and provide support only if absolutely necessary. The sudden shift in the tide of battle, however, had thrust them into a life-or-death situation.

"Shikotsumyaku: Deflection of Shurikens!"

"Steel Shield: Steel Hardening!"

In the blink of an eye, all the explosive tags filling the chamber detonated simultaneously. Countless bone structures, hardened by Jirōbō's technique, shot upwards, attempting to intercept the onslaught of explosives.

The explosive tags detonated with earth-shattering force, overwhelming the hardened bone structures and pulverizing them. The sheer force of the explosions caused the statue to crumble from within, sending shockwaves throughout Amegakure. The entire village trembled as if struck by a massive earthquake, and all the ninjas and villagers, their faces etched with fear, turned their gazes towards the source of the violent shaking.

The statue, revered as a sacred symbol, collapsed with a thunderous roar, sending a torrent of debris raining down from above, raising a massive cloud of dust, and causing significant damage to nearby structures.

Fortunately, the statue's location, close to the Akatsuki's core, was sparsely populated, with few Amegakure ninjas and no civilians residing in the immediate vicinity, thus limiting the number of casualties.

"Jade Crystal Wall Eighth Formation!"

Just as Kimimaro and Jirōbō were on the verge of collapse, Guren finally completed her ultimate defensive jutsu. A colossal octagonal red crystal barrier abruptly materialized, encasing Guren, Kimimaro, Jirōbō, the Four Heavenly Kings, and the several jinchuriki within its protective embrace.

Despite the relentless bombardment of explosive tags, this massive crystal barrier held firm, though the upper sections suffered significant damage, the lower portion remained remarkably stable. Unless Konan unleashed a significantly larger quantity of explosive tags, breaching this formidable defense would prove an insurmountable task.

"If only I had brought all the explosive tags with me!"

Konan, soaring above the statue, watched the giant red crystal structure emerging from the ravaged remains of the statue below. With a mixture of frustration and regret, she and Hōichi initiated a tactical retreat.

Once the final explosive tag had detonated, those sheltered within the crystal barrier collectively exhaled in relief.

"I never would have guessed they possessed such powerful jutsu. We were this close to being completely annihilated,"

Jirōbō, the stout member of the Four Heavenly Kings, remarked, his voice still laced with the lingering shock of their near-death experience.

Kimimaro, sheathing his Earth-style Cursed Seal, addressed the Four Heavenly Kings, "We have four jinchuriki here. One each."

Without a word, Jirōbō, Sakon, and Ukon each hoisted a jinchuriki onto their backs. Tayuya, however, voiced her objection to Kimimaro, "Wait a minute, I'm a girl, you know."

Kimimaro's brow furrowed at Tayuya's complaint, "Then who do you suggest carries the remaining jinchuriki?"

Tayuya glanced at Guren and Jirōbō, understanding that neither would be suitable for the task. At that moment, Sakon, carrying Utakata (the Six-Tails jinchuriki), passed by her side, triggering an idea in Tayuya's mind.

"I've got it! We can have Ukon carry him!"

With that, Orochimaru's team departed from the Rain Country, carrying their precious cargo of jinchuriki back to their hidden base.

In Konohagakure…

"Well, well, if it isn't Naruto! The Military Police are swamped today, so you can forget about practicing your rap with Killer Bee!"

A guard at the entrance to the Military Police headquarters greeted Naruto, who was carrying a young boy on his right shoulder and a large gourd in his left hand, with a chuckle.

The entrance to the Military Police headquarters was bustling with activity, as Konoha ninjas escorted captured members of Akatsuki and Sunagakure.

Despite the combined assault launched by Akatsuki and Sunagakure, Konoha's defenses far exceeded the enemy's expectations, resulting in the swift neutralization of all hostiles within the village on that very day.

Those who were captured or surrendered were promptly taken to the Konoha Military Police headquarters' prison for confinement.

Naruto, however, responded with a triumphant laugh, "But I've got an important prisoner here, too! The One-Tail jinchuriki from Sunagakure!"

The guard, startled by Naruto's announcement, immediately summoned Izumi. Upon seeing Gaara in Naruto's possession, Izumi expressed her approval with a satisfied pat on Naruto's head.

Izumi was undoubtedly the busiest individual that day. While Yusuke, Minato, and Itachi, being highly skilled ninjas, each engaged in their own designated battles, Izumi's exceptional mobility allowed her to swiftly move throughout the village, apprehending the scattered remnants of the enemy forces.

She had personally subdued at least two hundred and fifty ninjas, if not more. Based on the sheer number of enemies she had defeated, Izumi was undeniably Konoha's MVP for the day.

Beyond the Military Police's intense activity, the Anbu were also far from idle.

Many of the ninjas from other villages who had initially attempted to flee or evade capture, upon witnessing Konoha's decisive victory, returned to Konoha in a concentrated effort.

Some were separated from their comrades and returned to Konoha, hoping to reunite with their fellow villagers. Others were driven by a desire to gather intelligence, seeking to assess Konoha's condition following the intense battle.

What shocked all the ninjas from the other villages, however, was that despite the ferocious assault by such formidable enemies, Konoha had suffered minimal damage and remained remarkably unscathed, with order quickly restored throughout the village. The streets were rapidly returning to their pre-battle state.

If it weren't for the numerous collapsed buildings and the lingering traces of the fierce battle, no one would have believed that this was a village that had just endured such an intense conflict.

"Konoha is truly too powerful. The Fourth Kazekage's decision to send forces to Konoha to seize the Byakugan was a colossal mistake,"

Samui sighed, observing Konoha's swift recovery, as villagers resumed their daily routines, venturing out to shop and conduct business as if nothing had transpired.

The other Kumogakure ninjas nodded in agreement, sharing her sentiment.

Regardless of the godlike battle between Yusuke and Nagato, Konoha's inherent strength was simply beyond Kumogakure's current capabilities.

"But the third round of the Joint Chunin Exams hasn't concluded yet. I still need to defeat my next opponent, Ino Yamanaka, to secure a place in the top three of the individual matches. What should we do after that?" Omoi inquired of Samui.

Samui, however, responded with a smile, "I suppose we can consider ourselves fortunate. Under normal circumstances, you would likely not stand a chance against Ino Yamanaka. But now, due to unforeseen circumstances, the match has been interrupted, and Konoha is unlikely to proceed with the remaining matches. This gives us an unexpected opportunity to negotiate with Uchiha Yusuke."

Upon hearing Samui's words, the Kumogakure ninjas' faces brightened with renewed hope.

Initially, when Omoi's opponent was confirmed to be Ino Yamanaka, everyone had given up hope. However, if the interruption of the match was due to Konoha's internal circumstances, Kumogakure would not be held accountable for failing to secure a position in the top three of the individual matches.

At this point, Omoi, ever the pessimist, reverted to his usual timid demeanor, "But what if he refuses to acknowledge this outcome?"

A heavy silence descended upon the Kumogakure ninjas, as they lacked the courage to engage in any dispute with Yusuke.Seeing the explosive tags cascading down from above like a waterfall, the ninjas under Orochimaru's command were seized by panic.

Konan let out a chilling laugh, "This is where you meet your end!"

"Paper Person of God Technique!"

In a desperate moment, Guren, her face etched with urgency, called out to Kimimaro and Jirōbō, "Buy me some time!"

Jirōbō, who had been observing from the sidelines, could no longer remain passive. He had initially intended to simply watch and provide support only if absolutely necessary. The sudden shift in the tide of battle, however, had thrust them into a life-or-death situation.

"Shikotsumyaku: Deflection of Shurikens!"

"Steel Shield: Steel Hardening!"

In the blink of an eye, all the explosive tags filling the chamber detonated simultaneously. Countless bone structures, hardened by Jirōbō's technique, shot upwards, attempting to intercept the onslaught of explosives.

The explosive tags detonated with earth-shattering force, overwhelming the hardened bone structures and pulverizing them. The sheer force of the explosions caused the statue to crumble from within, sending shockwaves throughout Amegakure. The entire village trembled as if struck by a massive earthquake, and all the ninjas and villagers, their faces etched with fear, turned their gazes towards the source of the violent shaking.

The statue, revered as a sacred symbol, collapsed with a thunderous roar, sending a torrent of debris raining down from above, raising a massive cloud of dust, and causing significant damage to nearby structures.

Fortunately, the statue's location, close to the Akatsuki's core, was sparsely populated, with few Amegakure ninjas and no civilians residing in the immediate vicinity, thus limiting the number of casualties.

"Jade Crystal Wall Eighth Formation!"

Just as Kimimaro and Jirōbō were on the verge of collapse, Guren finally completed her ultimate defensive jutsu. A colossal octagonal red crystal barrier abruptly materialized, encasing Guren, Kimimaro, Jirōbō, the Four Heavenly Kings, and the several jinchuriki within its protective embrace.

Despite the relentless bombardment of explosive tags, this massive crystal barrier held firm, though the upper sections suffered significant damage, the lower portion remained remarkably stable. Unless Konan unleashed a significantly larger quantity of explosive tags, breaching this formidable defense would prove an insurmountable task.

"If only I had brought all the explosive tags with me!"

Konan, soaring above the statue, watched the giant red crystal structure emerging from the ravaged remains of the statue below. With a mixture of frustration and regret, she and Hōichi initiated a tactical retreat.

Once the final explosive tag had detonated, those sheltered within the crystal barrier collectively exhaled in relief.

"I never would have guessed they possessed such powerful jutsu. We were this close to being completely annihilated,"

Jirōbō, the stout member of the Four Heavenly Kings, remarked, his voice still laced with the lingering shock of their near-death experience.

Kimimaro, sheathing his Earth-style Cursed Seal, addressed the Four Heavenly Kings, "We have four jinchuriki here. One each."

Without a word, Jirōbō, Sakon, and Ukon each hoisted a jinchuriki onto their backs. Tayuya, however, voiced her objection to Kimimaro, "Wait a minute, I'm a girl, you know."

Kimimaro's brow furrowed at Tayuya's complaint, "Then who do you suggest carries the remaining jinchuriki?"

Tayuya glanced at Guren and Jirōbō, understanding that neither would be suitable for the task. At that moment, Sakon, carrying Utakata (the Six-Tails jinchuriki), passed by her side, triggering an idea in Tayuya's mind.

"I've got it! We can have Ukon carry him!"

With that, Orochimaru's team departed from the Rain Country, carrying their precious cargo of jinchuriki back to their hidden base.

In Konohagakure…

"Well, well, if it isn't Naruto! The Military Police are swamped today, so you can forget about practicing your rap with Killer Bee!"

A guard at the entrance to the Military Police headquarters greeted Naruto, who was carrying a young boy on his right shoulder and a large gourd in his left hand, with a chuckle.

The entrance to the Military Police headquarters was bustling with activity, as Konoha ninjas escorted captured members of Akatsuki and Sunagakure.

Despite the combined assault launched by Akatsuki and Sunagakure, Konoha's defenses far exceeded the enemy's expectations, resulting in the swift neutralization of all hostiles within the village on that very day.

Those who were captured or surrendered were promptly taken to the Konoha Military Police headquarters' prison for confinement.

Naruto, however, responded with a triumphant laugh, "But I've got an important prisoner here, too! The One-Tail jinchuriki from Sunagakure!"

The guard, startled by Naruto's announcement, immediately summoned Izumi. Upon seeing Gaara in Naruto's possession, Izumi expressed her approval with a satisfied pat on Naruto's head.

Izumi was undoubtedly the busiest individual that day. While Yusuke, Minato, and Itachi, being highly skilled ninjas, each engaged in their own designated battles, Izumi's exceptional mobility allowed her to swiftly move throughout the village, apprehending the scattered remnants of the enemy forces.

She had personally subdued at least two hundred and fifty ninjas, if not more. Based on the sheer number of enemies she had defeated, Izumi was undeniably Konoha's MVP for the day.

Beyond the Military Police's intense activity, the Anbu were also far from idle.

Many of the ninjas from other villages who had initially attempted to flee or evade capture, upon witnessing Konoha's decisive victory, returned to Konoha in a concentrated effort.

Some were separated from their comrades and returned to Konoha, hoping to reunite with their fellow villagers. Others were driven by a desire to gather intelligence, seeking to assess Konoha's condition following the intense battle.

What shocked all the ninjas from the other villages, however, was that despite the ferocious assault by such formidable enemies, Konoha had suffered minimal damage and remained remarkably unscathed, with order quickly restored throughout the village. The streets were rapidly returning to their pre-battle state.

If it weren't for the numerous collapsed buildings and the lingering traces of the fierce battle, no one would have believed that this was a village that had just endured such an intense conflict.

"Konoha is truly too powerful. The Fourth Kazekage's decision to send forces to Konoha to seize the Byakugan was a colossal mistake,"

Samui sighed, observing Konoha's swift recovery, as villagers resumed their daily routines, venturing out to shop and conduct business as if nothing had transpired.

The other Kumogakure ninjas nodded in agreement, sharing her sentiment.

Regardless of the godlike battle between Yusuke and Nagato, Konoha's inherent strength was simply beyond Kumogakure's current capabilities.

"But the third round of the Joint Chunin Exams hasn't concluded yet. I still need to defeat my next opponent, Ino Yamanaka, to secure a place in the top three of the individual matches. What should we do after that?" Omoi inquired of Samui.

Samui, however, responded with a smile, "I suppose we can consider ourselves fortunate. Under normal circumstances, you would likely not stand a chance against Ino Yamanaka. But now, due to unforeseen circumstances, the match has been interrupted, and Konoha is unlikely to proceed with the remaining matches. This gives us an unexpected opportunity to negotiate with Uchiha Yusuke."

Upon hearing Samui's words, the Kumogakure ninjas' faces brightened with renewed hope.

Initially, when Omoi's opponent was confirmed to be Ino Yamanaka, everyone had given up hope. However, if the interruption of the match was due to Konoha's internal circumstances, Kumogakure would not be held accountable for failing to secure a position in the top three of the individual matches.

At this point, Omoi, ever the pessimist, reverted to his usual timid demeanor, "But what if he refuses to acknowledge this outcome?"

A heavy silence descended upon the Kumogakure ninjas, as they lacked the courage to engage in any dispute with Yusuke.

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