Ch-197 Naruto mastering the power of Kurama.
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Black Zetsu harbored considerable doubt regarding Obito's plan. He found himself uncertain about Obito's intentions concerning the 'Golden Horn' and 'Silver Horn' brothers, though he entertained a few speculative notions.
Obito conveyed to Kabuto, "Resurrect them when I give you the order to do so."
"Of course. When precisely do you intend to initiate the attack on the other ninja villages?" inquired Kabuto.
"In the very near future. I am simply awaiting the results from Deidara and Kisame," Obito responded.
Upon receiving this information, Kabuto nodded thoughtfully and departed to attend to his own obligations.
When Kabuto departed, Black Zetsu approached Obito and inquired, "Are you planning to revive the Ten-Tails prematurely?" Black Zetsu posed this question to confirm his suspicion.
"Yes, I am indeed planning to resurrect the Ten-Tails prematurely," confirmed Obito.
"But why?" queried Black Zetsu.
"Can you suggest any alternative method by which we can defeat Jiryoku and acquire the Nine-Tails?" countered Obito.
Upon hearing this question, Black Zetsu fell into silence. In truth, there seemed to be no other viable approach to subduing Jiryoku without ten-tails's assistance. Furthermore, Black Zetsu realized his own powerlessness in the face of Obito; there was little he could do to impede Obito's plans.
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On the remote island in the Lightning Country, Naruto was present alongside Killer B. Naruto had come here to master the power of Kurama, with Killer B assisting him in mastering the Nine-Tails' power. Although Naruto and Kurama cooperated very well, Naruto needed to defeat the darkness inside him to fully master Kurama's power, a task he could accomplish on this island. Acting as a mentor, Killer B had already undergone a similar process when mastering the power of the Eight-Tails.
Kisame and Deidara approached the island. Kisame remarked, "So, here is the Jinchuriki of the Nine-Tails?" Afterward, both Deidara and Kisame entered the island.
As Deidara and Kisame made their way onto the island, they found themselves amidst a bustling gathering of ninjas, a diverse mix representing both the Cloud Village of Kumo and the Leaf Village of Konoha. The significance of this island to Kumogakure was evident, but its role in ensuring Naruto's safety drew the presence of Konoha's finest shinobi as well.
In the ensuing clash, Deidara and Kisame demonstrated their formidable skills, swiftly dispatching their opponents with calculated precision. The superiority of their techniques was unmistakable, leaving no doubt as to the outcome of the confrontation.
The echoes of battle resonated across the island, reaching the vigilant ears of Might Guy and the other guardians entrusted with Naruto's protection. Reacting swiftly to the disturbance, Might Guy moved towards the source of the commotion.
Kisame was on the verge of using his Samehada to strike down one of the ninjas when Might Guy suddenly intervened, positioning himself between Kisame and his intended target, and delivering a powerful kick that pushed Kisame back.
Deidara, seizing the opportunity, unleashed his explosion release and launched an attack on Might Guy, causing him to retreat backward.
Addressing Might Guy, Kisame remarked, "So, you beast is also present here."
"Have we met before?" inquired Might Guy.
"As expected," muttered Kisame.
Turning to Deidara, Kisame instructed, "Proceed with capturing the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki. I'll detain him here."
Upon receiving this command, Deidara nodded and summoned Owl, taking flight upon it.
"Not so fast," declared Might Guy, poised to impede Deidara's advance. However, Kisame intercepted him, stating, "Your opponent is me."
Kisame unleashed the 'Water Release: Great Exploding Water Colliding Wave,' flooding the area with water. However, Might Guy's swift reaction allowed him to stand atop the water's surface without succumbing to its depths.
Following up with the 'Water Release: Water Shark Bullet Technique,' Kisame sent multiple water sharks hurtling towards Might Guy. Undeterred, Might Guy wielded his nunchuks skillfully, swiftly demolishing each aquatic assailant.
Determined to bring the confrontation to a swift conclusion and ensure Naruto's safety, Might Guy wasted no time in activating the 'Eight Inner Gates: Sixth Gate,' intensifying his combat abilities to hasten the resolution of the conflict and hasten his return to Naruto's side. The protection of Naruto was paramount, as any harm befalling him could potentially lead to grave consequences.
Meanwhile, Deidara swiftly arrived at the island's center, encountering a coalition of Kumo and Konoha ninjas awaiting him.
Upon spotting Deidara, Yamato issued a warning, "Beware of the falling creatures from the sky; they are likely crafted from explosive clay. The ninjas from Kumo utilize lightning release to render this explosive clay ineffective, given its Earth release nature."
The Kumo ninjas acknowledged Yamato's advice, as they were already familiar with Deidara's tactics, having information on Akatsuki members.
Aoba employed the 'Scattering Thousand Crows Technique', summoning a flock of crows that encircled Deidara, who was mounted on Owl, causing him to become momentarily disoriented.
"Damn Bastards!" Deidara exclaimed in frustration.
In response, Deidara fashioned multiple small birds from his explosive clay, which detonated upon contact with the crows, significantly reducing their numbers.
However, the duration of Deidara's disorientation caused by the multitude of crows surrounding him provided ample time for the Kumo ninjas to prepare their next move. Swiftly, they hurled multiple kunais toward Deidara, each attached to a metal string they tightly gripped in their hands.
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