stonecrandall Chapter 236 The Choice of Jinchūriki
Chapter 236 The Choice of Jinchūriki
Chapter 236 The Choice of Jinchūriki
"What is that? Space-time ninjutsu? Flying Thunder God Technique?"
After witnessing Shiba Kiyokawa's Sage Mode combo, one of Orochimaru's subordinates immediately thought of the Flying Thunder God Technique.
However, some people immediately raised questions.
"But I didn't see him throw any kunai, did I?"
The Flying Thunder God Technique requires at least one kunai as a coordinate to anchor the space, but Shiba Kiyokawa's flash just now was truly without warning, exceeding the comprehension of all the ninjas present!
Those who were able to come with Rasa and Chiyo to participate in this decapitation operation were all elites of Sunagakure. Most of them were elders of the village, and normally they couldn't be persuaded by Rasa's influence. This time, it was only thanks to the two elders that these people were gathered.
He was killed in a single blow in that instant!
Even though Shiba Kiyokawa immediately withdrew from that state afterward, the impact he left behind was still unforgettable for everyone present.
Then Shiba Kiyokawa looked at Biwa Juzo, pointed to Rasa on the ground, and instructed, "This person can pan for gold and has some remaining value. From now on, he will be handed over to you."
"In a few days, Kazekage Yekura will come to negotiate with you. This man's remaining value will be included in the peace treaty."
He knew that Pipa Juzo had just taken office and would always need to give some explanation to the village when he went out to do things.
Rasa was the message he specifically left for Kirigakure.
Since Kirigakure agreed to peace talks after taking in Pakura in the original story, it would be equally possible to do so with Rasa now.
Not to mention that a prisoner who can continuously create surplus value through gold mining is far more useful than an enemy hero who can only be killed to vent anger.
"Yes, as you wish." Pipa Juzo nodded respectfully.
In the past, he would have needed to put on a facade in front of the village's subordinates and maintain his dignity as a shadow.
Now that Shiba Kiyokawa has just revealed his strength up close, he can finally be himself again.
There's no need to act anymore.
Mei Terumi, standing beside him, looked at her Mizukage with a complicated expression, muttering to herself.
Don't be so impatient and look like you're enjoying it!
However, Mei Terumi was unaware that after witnessing Kiyokawa Shiba's sudden outburst, the one who actually reacted most excessively was not her own lackey, the Mizukage.
Instead, it was Sarutobi Shinnosuke who was hiding in the shadows, and who had almost made a move just moments before.
Just now, just now, he was almost ready to make up his mind to cooperate with Sunagakure!
After all, when Chiyo pulled out the Third Kazekage puppet, Sarutobi Shinnosuke genuinely believed that they could at least take one or two people with them before they left!
Rasa had briefly served as the Fourth Kazekage, and Chiyo had brought out the Third Kazekage, who was known as the strongest Kazekage in history. With the two Kazekage working together, Shinnosuke thought they should have achieved something, right?
Those are two Shadow Elders!
In his mind, this was a luxurious lineup comparable to the entire high-ranking officials of Konoha.
Unexpectedly, in the blink of an eye, they all became victims of the sword and prisoners with severed limbs, and even the human puppet became a spoil of war for the Akatsuki organization.
He was so frightened that he fled immediately and never dared to show his face again.
Little did he know that a small snake had been watching him closely, slithering along the ground silently after he left.
In the shadows, a single eye hidden beneath a spiral mask locked onto him after he moved, the shuriken pattern in its eye socket spinning wildly, and the aura around it was chilling.
Sarutobi Shinnosuke's performance further deepened Obito's suspicions about the dark side of Konoha, who was secretly observing him!
As for the last observer hidden in the shadows, and one of the culprits who forced Chiyo and Ebizo to take such a desperate gamble: Black Zetsu, he was so frightened by Shiba Kiyokawa's performance that he trembled uncontrollably, and the two pitcher plants on his shoulders were shaking uncontrollably.
"That's... Sage Mode? How could he possibly have mastered something like that? That's impossible!"
At this moment, Black Zetsu finally began to panic.
Because Shiba Kiyokawa now possesses the power that can truly kill him!
White Zetsu Afei asked him from the side, "What's next? Should we go retrieve One-Tailed Beast, or retreat first?"
The suggestion that Sunagakure bring out Shukaku, the One-Tailed Beast, was made by Black Zetsu and his group.
At the time, they were also thinking that if the operation went smoothly, they might have a chance to collect a tailed beast in the midst of the chaos.
To everyone's surprise, the chaotic battle that had been expected never materialized.
A premeditated landslide cut off the retreat route of Sunagakure, and then Shiba Kiyokawa's outburst completely ended this farce.
The process was too fast! So fast that they didn't have time to plan, plot, or take advantage of the chaos.
When the die was cast, the terrified Black Zetsu could only think of one word.
"run!"
Without hesitation, he activated his technique and withdrew, without even reminding A-Fei to slip away with him.
Fortunately, Afei hadn't really planned to wait for Black Zetsu's answer anyway. The moment he asked the question, he had already sunk into the ground. These two were like a pair of hidden dragons and phoenix chicks, both decisive in betraying their teammates.
However, Shiba Kiyokawa hadn't planned to waste time chasing after the two of them today.
The next moment, both he and Orochimaru's eyes turned simultaneously to the last high-value target in the arena.
One by one, the crane guards its tail.
Shukaku, who was happily enjoying his time playing in the sand and patting his belly, suddenly shivered for no reason.
It, which had always been regarded as a monster, suddenly felt a sense of panic for no reason.
Orochimaru calmly looked at Shukaku without turning around, but his question was aimed directly at Shiba Kiyokawa.
"What do you plan to do with this tanuki? It seems you've already killed the next Jinchuriki that Sunagakure was preparing."
Shiba Kiyokazu pondered for a moment.
He wasn't that enthusiastic about the power of the tailed beasts.
Moreover, these behemoths are destined to be the focus of future struggles; the Infinite Tsukuyomi and the restoration of the Divine Tree both require the collection of the nine tailed beasts.
He also remembered that the original work seemed to say that the collection of tailed beasts must be done in order, so the first tailed beast was destined to become the first signal for the start of the plot.
Thinking about this, he suddenly had an idea.
Since it's meant to serve as a warning signal, it's certainly not convenient to keep it close at hand, but it must also be conspicuous enough to make a big enough commotion to alert the person being spied on.
So he decided, "Orochimaru, go and call Rei Rinpo here."
Orochimaru turned to look at him. "You're planning to use clones as Jinchūriki?"
Shiba Kiyokawa chuckled: "Her original form has already been verified to have the qualifications to become a Jinchūriki, and she even received the power of a Tailed Beast in her previous life. Given that, isn't it a natural choice to make her a Jinchūriki? (A temporary selection...)"
What if I don't have the qualifications?
Orochimaru squinted at him.
Although Shiba Kiyokawa's words made a lot of sense, Orochimaru had a gut feeling that this was definitely not the real reason why the other party made this choice!