The Hunt For Matatabi

The trio make their way back to the land of Lightning to search for Matatabi, the 2-tailed beast. After continuing through the Land of Lightning for a day and a half, they eventually find a massive crater with blue flames and dead Samurai lying around. Chino looks around the area. "Matatabi was here. There are some tracks leading away from here. if we follow them, we find her."

Namaru turns to Misako and asks, "Have you ever seen a tailed beast?" "I have not, so this will be an experience for me." "It sure will. Matatabi is incredibly powerful. Here's a rule of thumb, don't get hit by any of her attacks. I made that mistake back when I fought in the Chunin exams against Chino. He was the 2 tails Jinchuuriki. As soon as they landed a single physical strike on me, I thought I was done for. Not only is their physical power immense, but their ranged power is even greater. While a Jinchuuriki can hold back their Tailed Beast, they both are still incredibly powerful together. If they had went rogue, Chino and Matatabi could destroy any village they so desired, easily. We're lucky they stayed loyal to the village, or we probably wouldn't be here. I didn't fully bond with Saiken until much later in life. He bonded with Matatabi, and unlocked her full chakra mode when he was just 15."

"Wow. What about you and Saiken? What type of power do the two of you have?" "Well, it's clear that Matatabi has blue flames. Saiken utilizes Water Style and bubbles to take down his opponents. We keep Chino and Matatabi in check. Plus, Saiken has far more chakra and power than Matatabi. But, as I've said before, he formed a bond with Matatabi, before I formed a full bond with Saiken. When we were younger, he would win most of the time, but the more my bond with Saiken grew, the less of a chance he stood."

Suddenly, they heard a loud roar in the distance. Chino looks back at them, "That was Matatabi! We have to hurry!" They all spring forward, and begin running to try and catch up to the roars they heard. As soon as they reach a clearing, they see Matatabi fighting off hundreds of guards. Chino turns to the other two, "Quick, guys! We have to jump in and help her!" Chino bounds off of a tree and toward the clearing. "Arekkusu, No!" Chino stops on the next tree and turns to Namaru, his eyes full of hatred. "What have I said about using my real name? You know I hate it."

"I know you do. It slipped out. At least it got your attention. We can't have you rushing into battle. Don't you remember what happened to your eye?" "Sure, I always rushed into battle, but in the process, I also got stronger-" "At the near cost of your life. You are sometimes way too reckless. You have to watch yourself." Chino drops his head and sighs before looking back to at Namaru. "Thanks. I needed that." "Any time, old friend. Now, let's go catch ourselves a Tailed Beast." Chino and Misako both nod at Namaru's command, and they all jump into action, Chino leading the way.