Published at 16th of September 2024 12:58 am

Chapter 10 The Thunder Within – Part 3

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As Killer B sprinted through the rocky terrain, the adrenaline from his fight with Ōnoki still coursing through his veins, he kept his senses sharp. The mission wasn't over yet. His scouts should have already retrieved the intel, but B knew better than to let his guard down in enemy territory, even after a victory.

“That was reckless,” Gyūki’s deep voice echoed in his mind. “Fighting Ōnoki head-on like that was dangerous. You should have stayed on the defensive.”

Killer B grinned, his pace quickening. "Yo, yo, don’t get all uptight, bro. We handled him good, ain’t that right though? Took him down, quick as a flash, now we rollin' out in a dash."

Gyūki grumbled but didn’t push the issue. The fight had been a close call, but B had proven once again why he was one of the most formidable ninja in the world. Still, even B knew that luck had been on his side. Ōnoki was a seasoned veteran, and his Particle Style could have ended the fight at any moment.

As B approached the rendezvous point, he spotted his team of scouts hidden among the rocks. They had finished gathering intel and were waiting for him, all of them looking tense. One of the scouts, a kunoichi named Aina, waved him over with a grim expression.

“Master B!” she called in a hushed voice as he approached. “We’ve got what we need, but we’ve got a problem. More Stone ninja are closing in on this location, and fast. We need to move.”

Killer B gave a confident smirk. "Yo, no problem, we’ll be gone like smoke. I’ll make sure those Stone ninja get their cloak broke."

Aina nodded but still looked anxious. “They’ve got sensory types with them. We need to be extra careful—if they detect even a flicker of chakra, we’ll be surrounded.”

Killer B glanced toward the distant mountain ridges where the enemy would be coming from. He could already sense the approaching chakra signatures—at least a dozen, maybe more. This was no ordinary search party; they were coming in force, likely alerted by Ōnoki’s defeat.

"Yo, yo, we’re in a bit of a mess," B rapped, rubbing his chin. "But ain’t no stress, 'cause I’m the best!"

“Focus, B,” Gyūki interrupted, his voice more serious than usual. “This isn’t the time to play around. If those Stone ninja find us, we’ll be fighting on their terms. We need a plan.”

Killer B’s grin faded slightly as he realized the gravity of the situation. Even he knew that fighting a large group of enemy shinobi, especially with sensory types in their ranks, would be risky. But he wasn’t about to abandon his team or the mission.

"Alright, alright, we got this tight," B said, turning to the scouts. "I’ll lead ‘em off, make a little show. You guys head out low, get the intel back and go."

Aina and the other scouts exchanged uncertain glances. “Master B, you can’t take on all of them alone,” Aina said, her voice filled with concern.

Killer B waved off her worries. "Ain’t no thing, just a little sting. You know me—I’m always bringin' the bling."

He clenched his fist, channeling chakra into his body. He had to move quickly to give his team the time they needed to escape undetected. The Stone ninja were closing in fast, and once the scouts were safely out of range, he’d handle the rest.

"You guys head out through the ravine," B instructed. "I’ll draw ‘em in the other way. When you’re clear, I’ll bounce back to the village."

The scouts nodded, reluctantly accepting B’s plan. There wasn’t time to argue, and they trusted Killer B’s skills. With swift and silent movements, they began retreating through the narrow ravine that would lead them back to the border of Kumogakure’s territory.

B stood tall, watching them disappear into the shadows before turning back to face the approaching enemy. He could already feel their chakra signatures growing closer.

"Yo, Gyūki, it’s showtime!" B grinned, clapping his hands together.

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The Stone ninja moved through the rugged landscape with precision, their leader, a tall man with spiky brown hair, directing his squad with hand signals. They were close now, their sensory ninja had detected faint traces of chakra up ahead—likely their target.

"We’re closing in," the sensory ninja whispered to the leader. "They’re just up ahead."

The leader nodded, his expression grim. "Fan out and surround them. They won’t escape."

Just as the Stone squad prepared to move in for the kill, a sudden flash of light caught their attention. A figure stood atop a boulder in the distance, bathed in the glow of crimson chakra.

"Yo, yo, you lookin’ for me?" Killer B called out, his voice booming across the battlefield. "Time to bring the pain, like a wild killer bee!"

The Stone ninja stopped in their tracks, stunned by the sight of the Eight-Tails Jinchūriki standing alone before them. They hadn’t expected to face such a formidable opponent, especially not here.

"That’s... Killer B!" one of the ninja gasped, recognizing the infamous shinobi from the war.

The leader’s eyes narrowed, but he didn’t falter. "Don’t be intimidated! He’s just one man, and we have the advantage. Attack!"

The Stone ninja charged forward, their weapons drawn and jutsu prepared. Killer B stood his ground, cracking his knuckles as he prepared to meet them head-on.

"Yo, yo, comin' at me like that? Big mistake, I’ll knock ya flat!"

With a roar, B transformed into his Version 2 state, his body cloaked in a dense layer of chakra. His movements were a blur as he charged into the enemy ranks, his fists crackling with lightning.

"Lightning Style: Lariat!"

B slammed into the first group of Stone ninja, sending them flying with the force of his attack. The ground shook beneath his feet as he moved with incredible speed, dodging their jutsu and striking them down one by one.

But the Stone ninja weren’t giving up. They regrouped, launching a coordinated attack from all sides. Earth jutsu erupted from the ground, creating walls and spikes to trap B in place.

“They’re trying to box you in,” Gyūki warned.

B laughed, his voice booming. "Ain’t no box can hold me, watch me bust out like I’m free!"

With a powerful burst of chakra, B shattered the earth walls surrounding him, leaping high into the air as he summoned Gyūki’s strength.

"Eight-Tails Style: Tailed Beast Bomb!"

A massive sphere of dark energy formed between B’s hands, growing larger by the second. He hurled it toward the Stone ninja below, the force of the blast creating a massive crater in the mountainside.

The explosion sent shockwaves through the valley, and the remaining Stone ninja were thrown back by the sheer force of the attack. Killer B landed gracefully, surveying the battlefield. The Stone forces were in disarray, but he knew it wasn’t over yet.

Just as he was about to press his advantage, a new presence made itself known—a chakra signature so powerful that even Gyūki paused in acknowledgment.

From the smoke and debris, a figure emerged, his dark eyes gleaming with cold fury.

It was Kurotsuchi, the granddaughter of Ōnoki and the new Tsuchikage of Iwagakure.

"Enough," Kurotsuchi said, her voice calm but filled with authority. "I won’t let you continue this destruction, Killer B."

B grinned, his excitement growing at the sight of a new challenger. "Yo, the new Tsuchikage, huh? Let’s see if you can handle my flow!"

To be continued...

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