Crushing the Party

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Koushin's eyes narrowed. He recognized the place; Yugito had used the same tactic in the original series. "Hurry up," he urged Yamato, his gaze focused on the crumbling tunnels. His body began to crackle with energy, a brilliant display of lightning chakra dancing over his skin. "Lightning Chakra Cloak."

Koushin took off, his movements blindingly fast under the boost of the lightning cloak. He swiftly arrived at a building, recognizing it as the location hiding the underground canal system. Concentrating his lightning chakra, he created a giant Lightning RasenDrill, which he used to bore into the ground.

The ground gave way beneath them, and Koushin and Yamato fell into the depths of the tunnel. Landing deftly on their feet, they took in the sight before them.

Yugito Nii stood her ground, her petite frame contrasting with the raw power radiating from her. Her long, wavy blonde hair cascaded down her back, tied at the ends with a red band, matching the color of her eyes. She wore a simple outfit, a tight-fitting blue top over dark shorts, her look completed by the Kumo forehead protector secured around her neck. Despite her seemingly delicate appearance, there was a fierce determination in her gaze, a burning will that reflected her status as a Jinchuriki.

Opposite her, two figures loomed, unmistakably the Akatsuki members - Hidan and Kisame.

Hidan, the immortal zealot, stood tall and lean, his silver hair pulled back from his face and secured at the base of his neck. His eyes, a piercing amethyst, gleamed with a fanatic zeal. He wore the customary Akatsuki cloak, the red clouds prominent against the black fabric. His Three-Bladed Scythe was slung over his shoulder, its cruel points gleaming menacingly.

Next to Hidan was Kisame, a daunting figure with his shark-like features and blue skin. He was broad and muscular, his body dwarfing Hidan's by comparison. His spiky white hair contrasted sharply with his skin, and his wide, sharp-toothed grin created an intimidating facade. Resting casually in his hands was his famed sword, Samehada, its scales bristling in anticipation.

"Ah, we have company," Hidan noted, his gaze drifting to Koushin and Yamato.

Kisame's eyes flickered towards the newcomers, his grin widening. "I hope you're not here for a rescue mission, because you're too late."

Yugito's gaze met the newcomers, her surprise evident. Her eyes darted to Koushin, his body ablaze with an aura of crackling lightning energy, mirroring that of her Raikage. She squinted at him, suspicion flashing across her eyes. "Why are you here?" she questioned, her voice echoing through the cavernous space. "How did you find us?"

Koushin stood tall, his eyes narrowed and his posture relaxed. He didn't bother to hide his aura, allowing it to crackle around him in a demonstration of his power. His tone was calm, yet held a hint of urgency as he responded. "The Raikage received a distress signal from you. We've been on your trail since then. Lucky for us, we made it in time."

A tense silence ensued, the air palpable with anticipation. Yugito eyed him warily, her stance slightly less defensive than before. She glanced at Yamato, who remained silent but vigilant. His gaze was locked onto the two Akatsuki members, his body rigid and ready for any unexpected move.

With a swift movement, Koushin and Yamato positioned themselves next to Yugito, presenting a unified front against their adversaries. A smirk played on Koushin's lips, his eyes dancing with a mixture of amusement and determination.

"Well," Koushin started, his voice ringing with a mocking edge, "Isn't this a charming gathering? A sadist with a dangerous sense of fashion," he nodded towards Hidan, "and a walking shark with an even more horrendous blade," he continued, flicking his gaze to Kisame. "And they call us weird."

Hidan's eyes narrowed at the words, but a smug smirk formed on his lips. Kisame, however, simply chuckled at the comment, his grin never fading.

As they settled into position, Koushin glanced at Yugito, his tone dropping to a serious whisper. "Hidan is an immortal and his scythe isn't just for show. He carries out a ritual, turning pain into a weapon. He can inflict damage upon himself and transmit that same harm to his opponent."

His gaze then moved to Kisame. "Kisame's a different breed. His sword, Samehada, can absorb and feed on an opponent's chakra. And Kisame himself is known as the 'Tailless Tailed Beast' due to his massive chakra reserves."

As he finished the briefing, Yugito glanced at Koushin, her gaze reflecting a newfound respect. Even Yamato seemed slightly taken aback by Koushin's quick assessment.

"Impressive analysis," Yamato remarked, his voice steady. "But I'm sure they have some tricks up their sleeves that we're not aware of."

Koushin shrugged, a nonchalant smile spreading across his face. "Isn't that the beauty of our job? Always full of surprises." His voice held a note of sarcasm, but there was a serious undertone to his words.

As they faced the Akatsuki members, Yugito turned her gaze towards Koushin, a newfound trust reflected in her eyes. With a silent nod, she took a battle stance, the latent energy in the room heightening as the trio prepared for battle.

"Let's show them what we're made of," she said, her voice steady and unwavering. She looked at the shinobi standing by her side, a newfound sense of determination burning in her eyes.

Koushin's smirk grew wider, his body humming with electricity. "Before that, I would like to try something." His voice echoed off the cavern walls, punctuating the palpable tension in the air.

He bit his thumb swiftly, drawing blood. His hands danced through a series of seals, and with a stomp of his foot against the ground, he called out, "Summoning Jutsu!"

In a puff of smoke, two enormous figures materialized. One was a colossal creature of ice and frost, its form emanating a chill that immediately dropped the temperature of the cavern. The second was a whirling tornado given form, a vortex of air shaped like a humanoid, its body whistling with the force of a storm.

"I want to test these summons against you two, if you don't mind me," Koushin's voice held a tone of mock courtesy, a playful grin on his face. With a gesture of his hand, the Frost Atronach lunged towards Kisame and the Air Atronach charged at Hidan.

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