**—Shinra Tensei!**

Lightning struck from all directions, but the repulsive force scattered it, lifting the ground and flinging the attacking Kumogakure ninjas away!

"Ugh!!"

"How did he deflect Earth Walk?!"

**—Shinra Tensei!**

*Whoosh!*

Five seconds later, a second wave of repulsive force sent them flying even further, rendering them completely incapacitated...

With increased usage, Naruto had mastered the power of Shinra Tensei. For a Jonin-level ninja, one hit would cause excruciating pain, and two hits would leave them incapacitated, though not dead.

Under the cracked walls of the Raikage's residence, Dodai had used his Lava Release to create a flexible rubber wall, protecting himself from the second Shinra Tensei!

He was puzzled, "What was that? He repelled both the jutsu and the attackers simultaneously. Does that mean physical and ninjutsu attacks are useless against him?"

Through the gap in the rubber wall, he saw the immobilized Kumogakure Jonin.

"There was a brief interval between his two attacks. If not for that, I wouldn't have had the chance to create this rubber wall. It seems his ability isn't flawless..."

Naruto scanned the area, then strode towards the residence's entrance, his cloak billowing.

Dodai's eyes flickered, "I miscalculated. I thought an enemy who needed to create chaos to approach stealthily would be relatively weak, so I allocated the main forces to deal with his companions. But it seems I was wrong..."

"If his repulsion technique has an interval, I might have a chance with my jutsu..."

After a brief but thorough analysis, Dodai opened the rubber wall further, extending his hand.

Naruto glanced at him, "Stop, Uncle Dodai. Your jutsu won't protect you a second time..."

*Slash!*

Dodai's hand froze, cold sweat dripping down his face.

He saw through me completely. His power is on a different level. Who is he?

*Rustle!*

The rubber wall dissolved, and Dodai cautiously asked, "The Raikage isn't in the village right now."

Naruto replied, "Of course, I know that."

Dodai's eyes narrowed, "What is your goal?"

Naruto smiled, "Do you think you can fulfill it?"

Dodai's eyes flickered, "You can try telling me. Maybe we can negotiate."

"We're both ninjas. Let's not joke around..."

Naruto looked away, *whoosh!*

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A gust of wind rose from his feet, and his body defied gravity, floating into the sky!

Dodai's gaze followed him upward: He didn't use the Tsuchikage Onoki's technique to lighten his body, nor did he use the former Kazekage Rasa's method of creating a flying platform with gold dust. He can fly just like that!? Wait... could his repulsion technique be manipulating 'force fields'?

Naruto, now proficient with the Rinnegan, could manipulate force fields to overcome gravity, achieving flight, a power he had only gained in his previous life after obtaining the Six Paths power!

Floating in the air, Naruto flicked his sleeves.

*Slash! Slash! Slash! Slash!*

Four black rods shot out, embedding themselves around the Raikage's residence.

*Swish!*

Naruto formed a hand seal with two fingers in front of his chest.

**—Four Violet Flames Formation: Modified!**

*Fwoosh! Fwoosh! Fwoosh! Fwoosh!*

Purple flames erupted from the black rods, rapidly expanding to form a large flame barrier, isolating the Raikage's residence from the outside world!

Outside the barrier, Dodai exclaimed, "He used an enhanced version of the Four Violet Flames Formation by himself!! Are you a rogue ninja from Konoha who joined Akatsuki?!"

"Not Akatsuki, Akatsuki... It's important, so I hope you distinguish between them."

Inside the barrier, Naruto said this calmly, then fell silent. He waved his hand!

*Boom!* The main beam of the Raikage's residence collapsed, and Naruto descended into it!

*Boom! Boom! Boom!*

In Kumogakure, smoke rose from all directions.

Jugo, Suigetsu, Konan, Kisame, and Orochimaru used their signature techniques to battle Kumogakure's elite, buying time for Naruto!

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**In the forest at the border of the Land of Lightning and the Land of Waves, under the night sky.**

The Raikage and Killer Bee's group were resting.

"Bee, we barely escaped this time because we wanted to capture the Jinchuriki alive. If I had been a bit later, the consequences would have been dire."

"Over the years, they've been acting in the shadows. The Jinchuriki of Sunagakure, Kirigakure, and Iwagakure have all been targeted. Konoha's Jinchuriki defected and is missing. It's clear they'll come after you next. So, stay in the village from now on!"

"Stay put~~ Foolish guy, idiot guy~~!" Killer Bee rapped, unconcerned.

The Raikage rolled his eyes, "Hey, idiot Bee, I'm talking seriously here!!!"

*Clang!!*

After taking a punch from the Raikage, Killer Bee became more compliant.

"Sigh." The Raikage sighed, "Alright, if you stay in the village, I'll have Samui accompany you around the clock..."

Killer Bee's eyes lit up behind his sunglasses, "Around the clock, including at night???"

The Raikage chuckled, "Hmph, that depends on your ability! It has to be mutual consent. Don't do anything that disgraces a ninja!!"

*Crackle!*

Suddenly, a bolt of lightning flashed across the sky above the Raikage.

The Raikage looked up, catching it with his hand.

"Thunder Transmission, did something happen in the village?"

The lightning disappeared, and an urgent voice echoed in the Raikage's mind.

"The village is under attack, return immediately!"

*Swish!*

The Raikage sprang to his feet.

Killer Bee: "Big bro..."

The Raikage turned to his team, "Mabui, prepare the Heavenly Transfer Technique!!"

Mabui stood up, "What's happening?"

The Raikage: "The village is under attack!"

The ninjas: "What? Who did it!?"

The Raikage said coldly, "In today's ninja world, only Akatsuki has the guts! Bee was just rescued, and now the village is attacked. Who else could it be!"

"..." The Kumogakure ninjas were tense. They had heard of the devastation Akatsuki caused in Konoha, and all ninjas viewed Akatsuki as a major threat!

The Raikage instructed, "Killer Bee, I must return to the village immediately..."

Understanding the gravity of the situation, Killer Bee said seriously, "Big bro, don't worry. I won't sneak off this time. Go back and defeat the enemy!"

The Raikage smiled appreciatively, "Good, I'll crush those Akatsuki scum. Wait for me in the village!"

The AB brothers bumped fists with a smile.

"Raikage-sama, please step into the technique!"

Mabui had prepared the Heavenly Transfer Technique.

*Crackle!*

Covered in his Lightning Release Armor, the Raikage stepped into the technique. This was necessary to withstand the light-speed transfer without his body being torn apart!

Mabui closed her eyes and formed hand seals.

**—Ninja Art: Heavenly Transfer Technique!**

*Whoosh!!*

With the light of the transfer, the Raikage vanished.

Darui sighed, "The ninja world is truly tumultuous. Let's hurry back too..."

*Whoosh!*

At that moment, an ominous black vortex swirled, distorting space, followed by a cold greeting.

"Yo, finally found you, Eight-Tails Jinchuriki, Killer Bee."

The Sharingan under Tobi's mask coldly scanned the wary ninjas before him.

"The Raikage isn't here? That saves a lot of trouble..."