Chapter 174: Sakura vs. Killer B {2}

Thunder Plow Hot Blade!

To avoid complications dragging on, Killer Bee intended to end this quickly. Once he dealt with these two little girls, he'd wreak havoc among the Konohagakure forces!

"Damn it, I'm too late!"

Terumi Mei, who had been relentlessly tailing Killer Bee, gritted her teeth at the sight. Her hands swiftly formed seals, preparing to see if she could use a Water Release technique to blast Killer Bee away!

But at such close range, controlling the power of her Water Release was no small feat—she needed to match Killer Bee's speed to knock him back while ensuring Karin and Ino stayed alive. The difficulty was immense!

"Water Release—"

Just as Terumi Mei was about to unleash a Water Dragon Bullet at Killer Bee, a furious shout interrupted her!

"Thunder my ass! Die!"

Killer Bee's ferocious strike was intercepted in an instant by Sakura, who had rushed in just in time!

With her arm bent, elbow poised, Sakura and Killer Bee collided with a brutal crash!

"Sakura!"

Karin couldn't help but cry out in shock at the sight.

"Nice one, Sakura!"

If Ino weren't still maintaining the Mind Body Switch Technique, she'd have let go of Karin to cheer Sakura on!

Boom!

A violent shockwave erupted between Killer Bee and Sakura!

Even with Killer Bee in his Six-Tails state, Sakura was forced back four or five steps under the force of his blow!

But Killer Bee himself was sent flying backward, crashing straight into a nearby man-made lake, sending up a massive splash!

Yet, as Sakura surveyed the scene—where the difference in strength was clear at a glance—there wasn't the slightest trace of a smile or relief on her face.

Just moments ago, her opponent had been midair, unable to brace himself, caught off guard by her sudden assault and forced into a direct clash.

Though she'd rushed in frantically to save Karin and Ino, that single strike from Killer Bee—its speed and power—surpassed even the Raikage's!

Sakura turned to Ino without wasting a word and barked, "Clear the area!"

"Tell everyone nearby to scatter immediately—the farther, the better!"

The gravity on Sakura's face left Ino momentarily stunned.

But her ingrained discipline kicked in, and she responded instantly.

"Yes!"

As Ino relayed Sakura's orders, the surrounding ninjas retreated farther and farther.

"How are you holding up?"

Sakura approached Terumi Mei, pulling a small pouch of specially-made soldier pills from her ninja pouch and tossing it to her.

"I'm fine."

Terumi Mei caught the soldier pills, glancing at the familiar scent with a hint of reluctance. With a sigh, she took one out and popped it into her mouth.

At that moment, Kakashi arrived on the battlefield.

With Kakashi's chakra reserves, a single soldier pill could fully replenish him—and then some.

Killer Bee, now standing in the water, gazed at the three figures on the surface without a shred of panic.

A bit troublesome…

That dual-bloodline woman, Sakura Haruno—prized beyond measure by the Raikage—and Kakashi with his Sharingan.

All tough opponents.

"Want me to step in?"

The Eight-Tails, Gyuki, spoke up from within Killer Bee, following his gaze to the trio on the water.

"Nah, I wanna give it a shot myself first."

Killer Bee flashed a grin, brushing off Gyuki's offer.

He wasn't some stubborn fool. If he knew he was outmatched and still charged in headfirst, he wouldn't be Killer Bee.

When push came to shove, unleashing the Eight-Tails wasn't off the table.

The three standing on the water frowned at the eerily calm lake.

Suddenly, bubbles began rising to the surface.

"Here he comes!"

Sakura, ever vigilant with her Heaven's Canopy Formation, called out.

The moment her words fell, a massive crimson chakra tendril burst from the water, barreling straight toward the trio!

"I'll take point—you two back me up!"

With that, Sakura didn't retreat but charged forward, rushing straight at the tendril!

"Huh?!"

Terumi Mei blinked, caught off guard.

Wasn't this girl a medical ninja?!

Shouldn't she or Kakashi be the ones leading the charge, with Sakura playing support?

Kakashi grabbed Terumi Mei and quickly said, "Trust Sakura. She's far stronger than you think."

With that, he pulled Terumi Mei back, dodging the crimson tendril's attack range!

As the tendril's razor-sharp tip came for her, Sakura seized it with her bare hand, gripping the chakra-charged appendage of the tailed beast! But the instant she made contact, white smoke hissed from her palm! Her delicate pink brows furrowed tightly, yet even so, she refused to let go!

It was as if she'd pressed her hand onto a red-hot iron!

With a surge of monstrous strength, Sakura yanked hard, dragging a figure straight out of the water!

Killer Bee, hauled up from below, locked eyes with Sakura, who still clutched his tail.

Such insane strength—just like the intel said.

She wielded power rivaling Tsunade's.

Even the Raikage didn't possess such might.

Killer Bee reacted fast. His other five tails coiled in midair, launching toward Sakura like spears!

Sakura's reflexes were sharp, twisting her body to dodge them all, though she couldn't avoid the tailed beast chakra searing her skin!

This tailed beast form was like a natural counter to a taijutsu specialist like her!

"Oh."

Sakura glanced at the reddened skin beneath her torn clothes. With a fierce tug, she yanked Killer Bee straight toward her!

Killer Bee had no choice but to fly at her!

Blue-pink chakra flared violently in Sakura's hand. As Killer Bee hurtled toward her, she aimed a punch to smash his skull—but a tail whipped back, targeting her body!

If she landed that punch, Killer Bee's tails would pierce her through, leaving five gaping holes!

And given their thickness compared to her frame, Sakura doubted even the Strength of a Hundred Technique could heal wounds that would shred her entire body.

But at that moment, Kakashi and Terumi Mei sprang into action!

"Water Release: Water Severing Blade!"

"Lightning Release: Raikiri Shuriken!"

With Sakura and Killer Bee so close, neither dared use wide-range techniques.

A razor-sharp water blade and electrified kunai streaked toward Killer Bee—or rather, his tails!

"Tch, what a pain."

Killer Bee had no choice but to abandon his plan to turn Sakura into a pincushion, pulling back instead.

Sakura lunged after him, still gripping that one tail—which Killer Bee promptly severed!

The tail, sustained by chakra, dissolved as he cut off its supply, leaving Sakura with nothing to hold.

Retreating to the water's surface, Killer Bee's chakra clashed with the lake, sending up wisps of steam.

The water clearly couldn't handle the searing heat of his chakra.

Sakura glanced at the burns on her hand from his chakra, a nonchalant smirk tugging at her lips.

"Heh, should I expect any less from a jinchuriki?"

"This just got interesting."

The Yin Seal on her forehead unraveled, activating the Strength of a Hundred Technique. Black markings spread from the diamond on her brow across her body, and the burns on her hand healed at a visible pace!

Killer Bee watched it all unfold.

"The intel did mention she could heal herself, but this is ridiculous."

"It's like Senju Hashirama all over again."

Gyuki couldn't help but praise the pink-haired girl.

"Sakura, this enemy's on a whole other level. We need to take him together."

Kakashi eyed Killer Bee warily.

Terumi Mei nodded in agreement. Having clashed with him from the start, she knew better than anyone.

This was a formidable foe.

Sakura exhaled sharply, tearing off the tattered remains of her sleeve, ruined by the earlier attacks.

"If that's the case, then let's crush him together!"

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