Having gained the advantage, Shinji didn't waste this opportunity, subtly forming a single hand seal with his right hand.
He spat out several giant wind blades, seemingly tangible and imbued with Senjutsu Chakra.
Buzz—
The wind blades cut through the air, blocking all of Bee's escape routes.
Seeing that all his evasion routes were sealed off by Shinji, the Tailed Beast Chakra tentacles behind Bee quickly erupted. At the same time, Bee once again wielded his seven swords, but this time it wasn't Lariat.
Instead, it was the "Supervibrato Lightning Release Swords!" which infused Lightning Chakra to form high-frequency vibration waves, possessing even greater penetrative power than Wind Release.
The blades, carrying high-frequency vibration waves, shattered the wind blades that Shinji had unleashed.
Some of the wind blades couldn't be intercepted in time, but thankfully, the Chakra tentacles blocked them.
Deep slash marks were left on the tentacles. Gyuki quickly channeled Chakra within Bee to heal them.
When one attack failed, Shinji utilized the enhancement of all attributes from Sage Mode, continuously using Body Flicker Technique and Sage Art to launch attacks at Bee.
Sage Art: Fire Release: Fire Dragon Bullet!
A flame bullet roared as it blasted towards Bee.
The scorching high temperature made Bee realize he couldn't carelessly touch this technique, so he immediately activated partial Tailed Beast Transformation, countering Shinji's Ninjutsu.
However, just as he dispersed it, in the next instant, another Water Release Ninjutsu assailed him.
"How many types of Release does this guy know?! You idiot! This guy!" Bee couldn't help but shout in frustration as he saw the different Ninjutsu coming one after another.
"Bee! Don't get flustered!"
Gyuki knew that Shinji was using various Ninjutsu to disrupt Bee's state of mind, because once Bee became flustered, it meant an opportunity had arrived.
Shinji, who was continuously using Ninjutsu around them, frowned. Bee was unexpectedly troublesome.
On the mountainside, it was eerily quiet at this moment.
"Hehe. Hokage, you really have taken in quite a disciple." After a long while, Ōnoki sat in his seat, speaking calmly.
However, in his heart, he was extremely shocked. Just as he had always feared, Konoha really had produced another dazzling genius. Moreover, whether it was Sage Art or the five elemental Ninjutsu, he could use them almost at will.
This was simply a young Hiruzen reincarnated!
No, he was even more terrifying than Hiruzen.
After all, that form was different. Even though Ōnoki had only heard of it, he clearly knew.
This was Sage Mode!
After Jiraiya, Konoha had another genius who had learned Sage Mode. Even Minato back then hadn't had time to master it.
He now desperately wanted to make a move. If he used Dust Release on him, even if there was the slightest chance of hitting him, this Konoha genius, who was about to become famous throughout the Ninja World, would vanish.
But—
What if? If Shinji wasn't killed, what would follow would be an enraged Hiruzen.
Ōnoki wasn't afraid of going to war with Konoha, but if the war started without killing Shinji, for Ōnoki and Iwagakure, it would be completely meaningless.
Hiruzen slowly stood up. None of those present were clean individuals.
How could Hiruzen, who had fought on countless battlefields, not sense the almost tangible killing intent emanating from Ōnoki?
Hiruzen slowly walked towards Ōnoki, with Kakashi and Shisui following behind him with solemn expressions.
A waved his hand, signaling Samui and the others not to move.
No matter how much he outwardly disdained Hiruzen, the title of "Ninjutsu Professor" was not earned lightly. It was earned on the battlefield.
Now Hiruzen was only heading towards Ōnoki. There was no reason for him to intervene. Moreover, what he was more concerned about was the person currently battling his adopted brother, Bee.
Konoha—Shinji!
Seeing Hiruzen approaching, Ōnoki looked sideways.
Kitsuchi, standing behind Ōnoki, stepped forward, blocking his path.
Even though Hiruzen in front of him was less than half his height, the aura he exuded made Kitsuchi secretly tense up.
Rasa chuckled from the side, watching the unfolding drama.
"Ōnoki, although I am already old, if anyone dares to lay a hand on my disciple, I will sacrifice these old bones and drag that person down! Make him fall into eternal rest!" Hiruzen's tone was incomparably sharp at this moment, his aura covering the entire Kage viewing area.
Kakashi, standing beside Hiruzen, guarding against Kitsuchi, couldn't help but glance sideways. He had almost never seen Hiruzen like this.
No, it should be said that it had been very long since he had seen him like this, so long that he had almost forgotten.
Ōnoki's face was grim, his gaze fixed on Hiruzen, remaining silent for a long time.
"Hehe, that's quite a spirited declaration—"
Ōnoki scoffed at Hiruzen after a long pause, but the next moment, Hiruzen's words caused everyone present to change their expressions dramatically.
"You can try. If anything happens to my disciple, my Konoha forces will crush the Land of Grass, the Land of Waterfall and flatten your Iwagakure."
"Hiruzen!" Ōnoki instantly became furious, shouting loudly at Hiruzen.
Even Kitsuchi, who usually maintained a pleasant demeanor, now had a grim expression.
Who wouldn't be upset being threatened like that?
Especially at this time. If a major war broke out and Iwagakure was unprepared, it would truly mean the destruction of their village.
Even A and Rasa couldn't help but stare at Hiruzen.
Who would have thought that Hiruzen would say such words?
Rasa somewhat thankfully rubbed the armrest of his stone chair. Thankfully, he had already handed over all matters to the two elders before leaving the village, so even if war broke out, Sunagakure wouldn't be overly passive.
A gestured to Samui, who nodded and prepared to turn and leave.
Hiruzen said in a calm voice, "There's no need to go. Konoha forces are also stationed in Moon Ring Gorge. I came this time to see what kind of play Kumogakure intends to put on for me."
Kakashi and Shisui, beside him, showed no surprise, as they had known this long ago.
Having just captured their Jinchuriki to threaten them not long ago, it was naturally impossible for him to come so carelessly. Moreover, commanding Moon Ring Gorge were Asuma and Shikaku.
They could almost eliminate all hidden dangers, and Jiraiya, guarding Konoha, was already prepared. As soon as the battle on the front lines erupted, Konoha's war machine would be fully activated, crushing towards the various ninja villages.
It seemed Konoha had always been forced to accept successive attacks from various nations, and had never truly taken the initiative.