In the clearing, several people stood facing each other, weapons tightly gripped in their hands, watching each other warily.
The muscular young man Hoshimi Ren had seen in the Cloud Hidden Great Camp earlier took a step forward, staring at Minato and the other, and said in a deep voice.
"Is that so? Is he the Ninja who single-handedly thwarted the Nine-Tailed acquisition plan?"
Hidden Cloud Village, coveting the Nine-Tailed's power, had once sent people to infiltrate Konoha and kidnap Uzumaki Kushina, but before they could get far, Minato tracked them down, killed all the Kumogakure Ninja, and rescued Kushina.
Minato's face showed no emotional fluctuations upon hearing this; he simply maintained his reverse grip on the Kunai and responded indifferently.
"You are A, the son of the Third Raikage of Hidden Cloud Village, right? I heard you are very fast."
Standing next to A, Killer Bee, wearing a bandana, grunted and rapped.
"With me and Big Brother, we're sure to win, fool, bastard!"
"The wind is strong; aren't you afraid of biting your tongue?"
Hoshimi Ren was not to be outdone, responding while turning to look at Minato beside him, smiling.
"Minato Big Brother, leave that guy next to you to me; I won't let anyone else disturb you."
"Mhm, be careful."
Minato nodded, and after giving his instructions, took two steps forward, reached into his Ninja tool pouch with his left hand, and then flung it out.
Dozens of Flying Thunder God Kunai flew in all directions, and in the blink of an eye, they were scattered everywhere around the clearing.
"Where did this brat come from, with such a big mouth."
A glanced at Hoshimi Ren before turning his gaze to Minato, saying no more, and began to channel the Chakra within his body.
"Zzzzz!"
As a crackling sound of electricity rang out, a light blue Chakra suddenly emerged from A's body, covering him, with wisps of electric arcs constantly moving around him, exuding an imposing aura.
The next moment, A vanished from his spot, transforming into a flash of lightning that streaked across the center of the field, arriving in front of Minato, and raising his left fist to punch towards the latter's face!
"Tsk, as expected, ignorance is bliss."
Hoshimi Ren raised his eyebrows, ignoring the two's battle, and with an Instantaneous Body Technique, he leaped past them to the center of the field, raising the Thunder God Sword in his hand, pointing it at the remaining two, and chuckled lightly.
"Let them fight one-on-one; neither of us should interfere."
"Hmph, brat, don't be too arrogant; Big Brother is super strong!"
Killer Bee responded to Hoshimi Ren with a rap while constantly observing the situation on the field.
Just as A's attack was about to hit, Minato suddenly vanished from his spot, reappearing on a nearby tree trunk, and before everyone could react, Minato vanished again.
Behind A, a Flying Thunder God Kunai spun in the air, and in an instant, it was grabbed by a suddenly appearing hand, slashing directly towards A's back!
"Big Brother!"
Killer Bee, noticing his brother's danger from behind, was about to step in to help when a giant octopus tentacle suddenly emerged from his back, rushing towards the space between the two with lightning speed, intending to save A.
"Tsk, don't forget about me."
Hoshimi Ren, who had already prepared for the opponent's rescue, directly moved to the side of the tentacle's path, raised the Thunder God Sword in his hand, and slashed down at the charging tentacle!
"Boom!"
After the Thunder God Sword fell, it directly split the octopus tentacle in two; the octopus tentacle, losing its support, fell from the air, making a huge sound.
Hoshimi Ren was about to press on with the attack when a flash of lightning suddenly flew over his head, landing next to Killer Bee, then stopping there, clutching his back and staring intently at this side.
Hoshimi Ren decisively gave up the idea of continuing the attack, turned around, and with a few leaps, returned to Minato's side, who had landed.
"Looks like you won, Minato Big Brother."
Hoshimi Ren noticed the blood dripping from the Kunai in Minato's hand and the opponent's action of clutching his back, and chuckled lightly.
"Not yet. Although he's injured, it won't significantly affect the battle."
Minato shook his head, looking at the dissipated lightning around the opponent, and said in a deep voice.
Although A was injured due to his lack of understanding of the Flying Thunder God, he wouldn't carelessly expose any more weaknesses to Minato from now on.
"Sorry, Bee, are you alright?"
A endured the pain, turned to look at Killer Bee beside him, and asked with concern.
"I'm fine, Big Brother. That guy, the Tailed Beast Chakra, he's a Jinchuriki!"
Killer Bee stared at Hoshimi Ren opposite him, his expression becoming serious, and continued to answer in a rapping tone.
Just as the two got closer, the Gyuki inside him suddenly spoke, telling Killer Bee that Hoshimi Ren had the Chakra of another Tailed Beast on him, and like him, was also a Jinchuriki!
"What?"
A was stunned for a moment, then reacted and turned his head, casting a surprised gaze at Hoshimi Ren.
According to the intelligence, wasn't Konoha's Nine-Tails Jinchuriki a female? Now Killer Bee said this brat was also a Jinchuriki, which made his thoughts a bit chaotic for a moment.
"Shh!"
Just then, several loud whistles came from the jungle behind them; Hoshimi Ren put away his Thunder God Sword, then turned to look at Minato, and said softly.
"Looks like Uncle Fugaku succeeded; let's retreat."
"Mhm."
The two turned around, ready to leave, just then, A suddenly spoke.
"That brat, who are you? Are you also a Jinchuriki?"
"Huh?"
The two stopped and turned around; Hoshimi Ren blinked twice, pointing to himself and repeating.
"Me?"
"Is there anyone else here?"
A looked at the dazed Hoshimi Ren, saying with a black line on his face.
"Mhm, my name is Hoshimi Ren. As for whether I'm a Jinchuriki, why should I tell you?"
Hoshimi Ren crossed his arms, gave the opponent a eye roll, and said disdainfully.
Their strengths were similar, and Hoshimi Ren wouldn't tolerate that commanding tone.
"You!"
A didn't expect to be underestimated by a brat; veins bulged on his forehead, and just as he was about to make a move, the Kumogakure Ninja beside him exclaimed.
"Hoshimi Ren, the guy who killed the Iwagakure Explosion Release Ninja Gari on the Land of Rain battlefield, and like the Yellow Flash, is also a disciple of the Konoha Sannin."
"You guys, can't your intelligence be more up-to-date?"
This time it was Hoshimi Ren who was annoyed, stepping forward two paces and shouting.
"Last month I defeated the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist, leaving them in disarray. What is your Hidden Cloud Village's Intelligence Department doing? Your news is so outdated!"
"…"
The Kumogakure Ninja, who had wanted to say something, opened his mouth then closed it again, while Killer Bee beside him spoke, rapping.
"I am the Eight-Tails, Killer Bee, young man, who are you?"
"Uh…"
Hoshimi Ren scratched his head, continuing to play dumb.
"I told you, my name is Hoshimi Ren. Jinchuriki or whatever, what are you talking about?"
While speaking, Hoshimi Ren frantically called out within his body.
"Big Brothers! Conceal all your Chakra; you absolutely cannot let the Eight-Tails perceive your specific identities, otherwise, there might be some trouble."
Whether it's the Three-Tails or the Seven-Tails, they cannot be revealed yet. He would talk about it when he could solo Hidden Mist Village.