Konoha's Tag-System Ninja

"Amazing. When did Shūichi achieve something like this?"

"It's almost on par with my Susanoo."

Shisui was equally astonished; this was his first time witnessing Shūichi's new form.

The lightning armor Shūichi now wore bore a striking resemblance to the armor donned by Shisui's Susanoo.

The resemblance lay in its cohesiveness and intricacy.

"It must involve Yin Release, using it to shape the form with precision," Shisui speculated.

"Only Yin Release could achieve something of this caliber, right?"

But Shisui's guess was wrong.

Shūichi hadn't used Yin Release at all. Instead, he had harnessed electromagnetic fields to constrain and shape the Lightning Release chakra. By constructing numerous fields, from large to micro-scale, he formed the armor currently enveloping his body.

He called this technique… Takemikazuchi Armor!

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Within the Eight Trigrams Seal, the Eight-Tails murmured to the Two-Tails:

"Looks like you're going to lose. That guy's Lightning Release has already surpassed the Fourth Raikage."

"At his age, achieving this… he's practically inhuman."

Shukaku, speaking lazily, chimed in.

"He isn't human anymore."

"This guy's devoured parts of me, as well as the Three-Tails, Four-Tails, Six-Tails, Eight-Tails, and Nine-Tails. And except for that stinky fox's, he's fully digested the rest—completely absorbed them. It's boosted his chakra to an unbelievable level, rivaling even the Eight-Tails."

"You must've noticed by now."

The Eight-Tails and Two-Tails were stunned.

"No wonder he feels so different from last time. But, Shukaku, you're made of sand. He could eat you too?"

The Eight-Tails added with a chuckle, "You must trust him a lot to let him do something like that. That's rare among us."

Turning to the Nine-Tails, the Eight-Tails teased, "Kurama, didn't Kinkaku and Ginkaku eat parts of you too?"

The Nine-Tails snorted in disdain.

"Those two? Yeah, they did."

"But just like this guy, they only got a fraction of my power—enough to reach a six-tailed form, tops."

"My power isn't something that's easy to digest. Not like you lot, who let yourselves get completely dominated by him."

Shukaku bristled at the remark, sneering.

"Big words for someone who couldn't even put up a fight. Back then, I at least went toe-to-toe with him. You? You were subdued in an instant, stinky fox."

The Nine-Tails' fury ignited, glaring daggers at Shukaku.

"Stupid raccoon! You want to get beaten up?"

Shukaku snarled right back, fur standing on end.

"Come over here and try it, dumb fox!"

Of course, the Nine-Tails couldn't reach him, leaving it to angrily glare at Shukaku from a distance.

The Six-Tails, ever calm, interjected.

"Let's not forget that the Sharingan and Rinnegan are natural counters to us. And if the Ten-Tails is resurrected, you all know what that means."

"For now, Shūichi is undoubtedly the strongest shinobi alive. He's also our best chance of standing against the Rinnegan."

"Plus, according to the latest intel, the Three-Tails has already fallen into the hands of the Akatsuki."

The Eight-Tails and Two-Tails exchanged a look of realization.

"So that's how it is…"

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Inside Shūichi Hoshita's body, the tailed beasts were on the verge of fighting each other. Meanwhile, Dodai stood frozen, cold sweat dripping from his forehead.

"This level of technique... in terms of shape transformation, it completely surpasses the Fourth Raikage."

"No, it even surpasses all previous Raikage."

"With such defense, it means he's more terrifying than even the Third Raikage."

"Even the Fourth Raikage has no chance of breaking through his defense."

"I completely underestimated this brat's strength. Just his Lightning Release alone rivals the Kage of any village!"

Dodai shifted his gaze to Uchiha Shisui, realizing that this man must have made equally astonishing progress. Otherwise, why would Kirigakure compare him to the legendary Uchiha Madara?

They needed to tread more cautiously and strategically!

The Fourth Raikage, meanwhile, wore a grim expression. But as the Raikage, retreat was not an option.

Boom!

The ground beneath him exploded as the Fourth Raikage launched another attack.

Lightning Style: Liger Bomb!

He descended from above, his hand slicing downward like a blade.

Shūichi raised his left arm to block the Raikage's strike.

Boom!

The sheer force caused Shūichi's feet to sink into the ground, but in the next instant, his right fist slammed into the Fourth Raikage's abdomen.

A vicious uppercut sent the Raikage flying.

"Raikage-sama, it's my turn to attack now!"

Shūichi appeared behind the airborne Raikage in a flash, unleashing a barrage of strikes that rained down like a storm.

The Kumo-nin below could only watch in disbelief as their Raikage was tossed around mid-air like a sandbag.

Boom!

After a relentless series of attacks, Shūichi delivered a powerful kick, sending the Raikage crashing to the ground, creating a massive crater.

Dodai shouted, "Attack now!"

The Kumo-nin snapped out of their daze, splitting into two groups. One charged toward Shisui under Dodai's lead, while the other swarmed Shūichi to buy the Raikage time to recover.

But as Shūichi descended from the air, purple high-voltage electricity erupted from his body.

Thrown shuriken were deflected, explosive tags shattered and failed, and ninjutsu fizzled out harmlessly.

Even genjutsu cloaked in lightning was rendered ineffective.

In an instant, Shūichi's figure blurred as he sped into the crowd of Kumo-nin. Screams echoed as one by one, they fell, writhing in pain, ensnared by the purple lightning.

"I've already said, this is a fight between me and the Raikage. Why is it so hard to understand human language?"

Shūichi sighed inwardly.

The Fourth Raikage, having caught his breath, emerged from the crater and charged again.

Shūichi turned to face him, and the two clashed once more, their battle too intense for anyone to intervene.

Their movements were blindingly fast, their collisions generating sparks of electricity.

Boom! Boom! Boom!

Buildings crumbled as the two battled up the mountain, leaving destruction in their wake, debris flying and dust billowing.

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On the other side, amidst the Kumo-nin attacking Shisui, two suddenly turned on their comrades.

"Watch out for the Sharingan! Don't look into his eyes!" Dodai shouted, catching a glimpse of the Mangekyō Sharingan's intricate patterns.

"So, it's the legendary Mangekyō after all."

Two of Dodai's teammates froze mid-action and collapsed.

Dodai's pupils shrank as he quickly used Lava Release to block Shisui's line of sight.

"This guy… doesn't even need direct eye contact to cast genjutsu. Just locking onto a target with his gaze is enough?"

"This kind of ability is…"

Using the distraction, Dodai circled to Shisui's side and blew an expanding rubber balloon to trap him.

Several Kumo-nin took the chance to evacuate Killer Bee and Yugito Nii from the battlefield.

Rip!

Suddenly, the rubber prison tore apart as a half-formed Susanoo emerged, scattering the attacking Kumo-nin with a single sweep of its arm.

"That's… Susanoo!"

Dodai immediately shouted, "Retreat!"

With the Jinchūriki secured, they couldn't afford further losses. A new strategy was necessary.

As they fell back, Dodai turned toward the Raikage's fight, only to see a flash of purple lightning.

Boom!

The Fourth Raikage crashed down nearby.

"Raikage-sama!"

Dodai rushed over, dispersing the smoke with a wave, only to find the Fourth Raikage lying in the crater, bruised and battered, with obvious fractures in his arms and legs.

As Dodai reached to help him, a sense of danger prickled. Looking up, he saw a purple lightning pillar descending from above.

"Protective Shield!"

Dodai enveloped the Raikage in a rubber dome, but the lightning pierced through it, striking the Raikage's chest.

Takemikazuchi Thunder Beam!

"Raikage-sama!"

Cries of alarm erupted as medics rushed in to tend to the Raikage.

Descending like a thunder god, Shūichi declared, "Raikage-sama, you've lost."

The Fourth Raikage, supported by his subordinates, stood defiantly, his gaze as fierce as ever.

At that moment, Killer Bee and Yugito, now conscious, joined his side.

"Big brother, are you okay?"

"I'm fine," the Raikage replied tersely, staring down Shūichi. "I'll send someone to negotiate a ceasefire with Konoha."

"But if you dare lay a hand on any Jinchūriki again… even at the cost of everything, I and all of Kumogakure will destroy you!"

Despite Shūichi's overwhelming strength, the Kumo-nin radiated defiance, their fighting spirit undeterred.

Shisui, retracting his Susanoo, stepped forward to stand beside Shūichi, his heart heavy with caution.

Yet Shūichi remained composed and nonchalant.

The Third Raikage had been worn down by ten thousand Iwa-nin, but Shūichi knew that fate would never be his. Ignoring the Fourth Raikage's threats, he chuckled lightly and offered a kind reminder:

"Raikage-sama, you'd better protect your Jinchūriki well. Times are changing."

The Raikage couldn't understand his meaning.

Unbothered, Shūichi disappeared with Shisui, leaving the Kumo-nin to heave a collective sigh of relief.

Among them, Darui wiped the sweat from his brow and muttered to C, "This guy's pressure is even more terrifying than the Third Raikage's. That purple Lightning Release is on par with the Third's Black Lightning."

C's expression was grim.

"The Fourth Raikage lost, the Third Mizukage was killed by him… Is this guy aiming to become the next God of Shinobi?"

The title of God of Shinobi once belonged to Hashirama Senju, the strongest in the ninja world.

Darui sighed.

"He's about the same age as us. I guess we'll need to work harder."

C grumbled, "This isn't something effort can achieve."

"Besides, effort sounds strange coming from you."

---

Raikage's Office

The Fourth Raikage's wounds had already healed, and now only four people remained in the room: the Fourth Raikage, Killer Bee, Yugito Nii, and Dodai.

"Bee, can you explain now?" the Fourth Raikage asked, his gaze fixed on Killer Bee.

The situation surrounding them being taken hostage was indeed peculiar.

"This matter seems a bit complicated, you fool, you idiot!" Killer Bee scratched his head, struggling to put it into words.

At this moment, Gyūki spoke up. "Let me handle this!"

Killer Bee nodded. "Alright, go ahead!"

The next second, Gyūki took over Killer Bee's body and said, "That guy, Hoshita Shūichi, was after Matatabi's power."

"However, he shared an important piece of information: the wielder of the Rinnegan intends to gather all the Tailed Beasts, unite their power, and revive the Ten-Tails. Using the Rinnegan, they plan to cast Infinite Tsukuyomi, trapping all humanity in a dream world to create everlasting peace!"

Dodai was startled. "The Rinnegan? The legendary eyes of the Sage of Six Paths? One of the Three Great Dōjutsu, said to possess the power to destroy and create worlds? Such eyes truly exist?"

Gyūki confirmed, "They do exist. The current wielder of the Rinnegan is a man named Nagato, from the Land of Rain. He is one of the leaders of the Akatsuki."

Dodai's expression turned grim. "The Akatsuki? That organization claiming to advocate peace? To think they harbor such a terrifying plan! If everyone is trapped in a genjutsu, can that even be called living?"

The Fourth Raikage slammed his fist on his desk. "Gyūki, can we trust what that Shūichi said?"

"As for the Ten-Tails' power… just how strong is it?"

Gyūki replied, "I think his words are credible. As for the Ten-Tails' power… it's overwhelming. Its strength far surpasses all Nine Tailed Beasts combined. That kind of power can truly destroy the world."

"The Sage of Six Paths was the first Jinchūriki of the Ten-Tails!"

Everyone in the room was shocked.

"Damn it!" the Fourth Raikage roared. "If Konoha knows so much, they should have informed the other villages instead of acting in secret."

"That Shūichi… his goal is clearly to take the Eight-Tails and the Two-Tails, right?"

Gyūki remained silent about being split, and Yugito Nii added, "He did extract a portion of Matatabi's chakra."

Dodai analyzed the situation. "Raikage-sama, Konoha likely avoided forming alliances because of the lingering distrust among the villages from past wars. Without mutual trust, unified protection of the Jinchūriki seems impossible."

"And even if we did agree to centralized protection, who would we trust to hold them? Konoha is the strongest, but no other village would willingly hand over their Jinchūriki to them."

"As for dealing with the Rinnegan wielder…"

Dodai hesitated before continuing, "The Rinnegan, once wielded by the Sage of Six Paths, is the most powerful Dōjutsu. Dealing with it won't be easy. If it were, Shūichi might have already…"

He trailed off, suddenly recalling something. "That massive battle that took place north of Amegakure… could it have been between Shūichi and the Rinnegan wielder?"

The Fourth Raikage frowned, recalling similar reports. "So, the Akatsuki might actually control Amegakure?"

Dodai speculated, "Or they could be allied with Hanzō. There have been reports suggesting Konoha's Danzō might be involved as well. It seems there's more going on behind the scenes than we realize."

"Raikage-sama, we need more intelligence on the Akatsuki and Amegakure."

The Fourth Raikage nodded. "I understand."

He turned back to Gyūki. "Gyūki, that teleportation marker Shūichi left on you… can it be removed?"

Gyūki shook his head. "I don't think so."

Crash! 

The Raikage's newly replaced desk shattered under his fist.

Dodai quickly interjected, "Raikage-sama, Konoha is eager to end their conflicts with us and Kirigakure, likely to focus their efforts on the Rinnegan wielder. For now, they are not our enemies. We still have time to study the teleportation jutsu and find a solution."

"I also suggest that during peace negotiations, we demand Konoha share all intelligence they have on the Ten-Tails and the Rinnegan."

"If Shūichi shared this information with Gyūki and Matatabi, it was likely with the intent to form an alliance. Otherwise, there was no need for him to do so."

The Fourth Raikage begrudgingly accepted the reasoning but remained displeased.

Konoha had the upper hand.

"They could act against Killer Bee at any moment."

His expression darkened. "Shūichi has likely left markers on Matatabi, Six Tails from Kirigakure, and even One Tails and Four Tails. He's probably convinced those two Tailed Beasts as well."

"Is his plan to seize control of all the Jinchūriki and Tailed Beasts once the Five Great Nations form an alliance?"

Dodai nodded grimly. "That's very likely."

Gyūki relinquished control back to Killer Bee, who said, "Big bro, that guy might be arrogant, but at least there's a silver lining. Yugito can now better synchronize with Matatabi's power, just like me, fool, you idiot!"

The Raikage glanced at Yugito, who nodded. "It's true. Matatabi is now willing to lend me her power freely."

The Raikage restrained his anger. "If that's the case, Dodai, you will head to Konoha and gather more intelligence on the Ten-Tails and the Rinnegan."

"However, we will never hand over Bee or Yugito!"

Dodai saluted. "Understood!"

The Raikage then addressed Killer Bee and Yugito. "You two will train in the Valley of Clouds and Lightning. Master the power of your Tailed Beasts as soon as possible!"

Yugito immediately replied, "Yes, Raikage-sama!"

Killer Bee sighed. "Got it, big bro."

(End of Chapter)

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