Published at 16th of September 2024 1:07 am

Chapter 14 The Thunder Within – Final Part

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Killer B stood back-to-back with his brother, A, the Raikage, as the masked shinobi surrounded them in the snow-covered valley. Their chakra signatures were strong, dangerous, and the leader’s presence was palpable, like a storm about to break.

"Yo, bro," B muttered, his voice low but steady, "we got ourselves a crowd. But I ain’t scared—I’m ‘bout to get loud!"

A’s fists crackled with lightning as he prepared for the fight. "Stay sharp, B. These guys aren’t amateurs. We need to hit them hard and fast."

The leader of the masked shinobi took a step forward, his mask gleaming in the dim light of the overcast sky. "Killer B… Raikage… You’ve walked right into our trap. But don’t worry. This won’t be a fight to the death. Not yet."

B’s eyes narrowed. "Yo, who you think you are, settin’ up a trap like this? You messin’ with the Raikage—you ‘bout to be dismissed!"

The leader chuckled darkly. "Bold words. But you don’t even know what’s at stake here, do you? The world is changing, and we’re the ones who will shape it. You and your village have had your time. Now it’s ours."

A clenched his fists tighter, his muscles flexing as he charged his lightning chakra. "You think you’re the ones who can change the world? You’re nothing but cowards hiding behind masks. You have no idea what true power is."

The masked shinobi raised his hand, signaling his men to prepare. "You’ll soon see, Raikage. But for now, we have other plans for you."

Before they could react, a wave of chakra erupted from the ground, forming a barrier around B, A, and the shinobi. The air crackled with tension, and B could feel Gyūki stirring within him, sensing the danger.

“B, this is no ordinary group,” Gyūki warned. “Their chakra is being amplified by something unnatural. Be ready.”

B’s grin widened. "Yo, Gyūki, you feel that? Time to get serious and lay down the smack!"

With a flash of chakra, Killer B transformed into his partial Jinchūriki form, his body covered in the dark red cloak of Gyūki’s chakra. His swords glinted in the dim light as he moved into his signature stance.

"Let’s do this, bro!" B yelled as he launched forward with blinding speed, slicing through the air toward the leader of the masked shinobi.

But before he could land a hit, the masked leader raised his hand, and a burst of energy knocked B back. "You think you can win with brute strength alone? You’re in over your head, Killer B."

B tumbled backward but quickly regained his footing, wiping a trickle of blood from his lip. "Yo, that was cute, but you ain’t seen my full suit!" He tightened his grip on his blades, the energy around him surging.

A charged at the masked shinobi with lightning speed, his body enveloped in the Raikage’s signature Lightning Release Armor. He moved like a bolt of lightning, closing the distance between them in a flash. But just as he was about to strike, the ground beneath him erupted in a blast of earth and wind, throwing him off balance.

The masked shinobi leader waved his hand, and the other shinobi in his group sprang into action, surrounding B and A in coordinated attacks. But Killer B and A were not ones to be easily overwhelmed. B spun through the air, deflecting kunai and shuriken with his swords, while A tore through the battlefield like a hurricane, his fists crackling with lightning as he smashed through their ranks.

"You’re strong, Raikage," the masked leader said, his voice calm even in the chaos. "But strength alone won’t save you. You don’t understand what’s coming. The old order is about to fall."

A clenched his teeth, his eyes blazing with anger. "Enough of your riddles! You think you can challenge Kumogakure and the other villages? We’ve survived worse than you!"

The masked leader’s eyes gleamed from behind his mask. "This isn’t about Kumogakure. This is about the entire shinobi world. The era of the Kage, of the Great Nations—it’s coming to an end."

Suddenly, B felt a surge of chakra from the leader, and a dark, oppressive energy filled the air. The ground beneath them cracked, and the skies darkened as if responding to the power being unleashed.

“B, watch out!” Gyūki roared. “That’s no ordinary chakra—that’s something ancient!”

B’s eyes widened as he saw the masked leader’s body begin to shift, his chakra swirling into a monstrous form. The energy was wild, almost demonic, and B could feel the overwhelming presence bearing down on them.

"Yo, what the hell is this? You some kinda beast, or just throwin’ a hiss?" B shouted, bracing himself for the fight of his life.

The masked leader’s voice deepened, distorted by the monstrous transformation. "This power… it’s beyond anything you’ve ever faced. We are the harbingers of a new world, Killer B. And you will either join us—or be destroyed."

A stood beside B, his eyes locked on the monstrous figure before them. "B, we end this now. No holding back."

B nodded, his chakra flaring as he entered full transformation, merging completely with Gyūki. The colossal form of the Eight-Tails towered over the battlefield, its massive tentacles whipping through the air.

"Yo, you think you can take us down? Time to show you who runs this town!" B bellowed from within Gyūki’s form.

The battle erupted into chaos as Gyūki and the Raikage charged at the transformed leader. Lightning crackled through the air, and Gyūki’s tentacles slammed into the earth, creating shockwaves that shook the mountains. But the leader’s new form was resilient, its chakra burning with an intensity that seemed to defy reason.

As the two forces clashed, B could feel the strain on his body, the overwhelming power of his opponent pushing him to his limits. But he wasn’t alone. Gyūki’s voice echoed in his mind, steady and calm despite the chaos.

“B, we’re in this together. Focus. We can win.”

B gritted his teeth, pouring more chakra into his attacks. "Yo, Gyūki, let’s hit ‘em with the best we got! No holdin’ back, we takin’ the shot!"

With a massive surge of power, Gyūki unleashed his Tailed Beast Bomb, the glowing sphere of energy charging at the monstrous form of the leader. At the same time, A, in his full Lightning Release mode, struck from the other side, his fists crackling with enough power to shatter mountains.

The combined attack slammed into the leader with a deafening explosion, the force of the blast shaking the very foundations of the mountain. For a moment, everything was silent.

As the smoke cleared, B and A stood together, panting from the exertion of the battle. The leader’s monstrous form had been destroyed, his body crumpled in the snow.

But as B stepped forward to inspect the fallen figure, the masked shinobi leader let out a weak laugh. "You… don’t understand… this is just the beginning. The storm… it’s still coming…"

With those final words, the leader’s body dissolved into ash, carried away by the wind. The other masked shinobi scattered, fleeing into the shadows as quickly as they had appeared.

B looked at his brother, wiping the sweat from his brow. "Yo, bro, that was wild. But we made it through—our style’s too loud."

A nodded, his breathing heavy. "Yeah… but he wasn’t lying. This isn’t over. We need to find out who’s behind all of this, and we need to be ready for whatever comes next."

B grinned, sheathing his swords. "You know me, bro. I’m always ready for the show."

As they made their way back to Kumogakure, the words of the masked leader lingered in the air.

"The storm is coming."

But B knew one thing for sure—whatever came next, he and A would face it together. They had survived the Fourth Great Ninja War, and they would survive this new threat. Because as long as the Raikage and the Eight-Tails stood strong, Kumogakure would never fall.

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The End

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