Red Chakra

"Mm? Have they cut off the observation jutsu in this area…?"

After launching the kick, Gen retracted his foot and turned to look at Killer B. At that precise moment, he noticed how B's chakra exploded in an untamed manner. His senses sharpened immediately: he no longer felt that tingling sensation that indicated they were being watched.

It was as if B had blocked external perception just before erupting.

Boom

The roar of an overflowing chakra resounded throughout the area.

This time it was different: a reddish aura, visible to the naked eye, spread around Killer B, enveloping him in a wild energy.

Gen narrowed his eyes instantly, recognizing the source of that chakra at once.

"Bijū chakra… So, you're already the Jinchūriki of the Eight-Tails…" he murmured in a deep voice.

Boom

The ground rumbled with staggering force the moment the crimson chakra burst forth.

B, determination engraved in his gaze, didn't waste a second: he bent his legs, focusing his strength in every muscle.

In the blink of an eye, an overwhelming force surged from his body, shattering the ground beneath his feet and creating deep craters.

Swish

While the earth was still trembling, he turned into a red meteor skimming the ground's surface at unstoppable speed, charging toward Gen.

The chakra of a Tailed Beast overflows with an incomparable energy, far superior to common chakra. For a Jinchūriki, such power is enough to push every one of their states to the limit.

Just like now, B unleashed his most brutal speed, and in the blink of an eye, he was already in front of Gen.

But Gen did not fall behind.

In a fraction of a second, he reacted with the same ferocity, advancing instead of retreating. He stepped forward and threw a punch directly at B, without hesitation.

Boom

A deafening roar echoed in all directions.

At the same time as Gen, B charged forward with his own fist, causing both fists to collide with a terrifying crash.

The shockwave erupted from their fists, spreading like a furious gale, tearing through the earth and splitting trees in its path.

Both remained in a collision stance.

On one side, a fist wrapped in a red chakra, fierce and wild.

On the other, a fist that seemed simple at first glance, yet concentrated an explosive force capable of rivaling the fury of an erupting volcano.

The tremendous impact struck the ground beneath them, which collapsed with a dull roar, forming a crater much wider than the previous ones, surrounded by cracks extending more than twenty or thirty meters.

Gen felt firsthand how B's strength had far surpassed before; his entire body trembled, and though he struggled to withstand it, he couldn't help but step back a couple of paces.

However, B did not emerge unscathed from that devastating clash either. In fact, this time, he was the one who lost. While Gen was pushed back only a few meters, B was forced to retreat more than ten before finally planting his feet on the ground and stabilizing his stance.

At the same time, the Tailed Beast's chakra that had enveloped B's fist faded with a tremor, as if Gen's explosive force had broken into it and completely nullified it.

Even so, Gen's face showed no trace of relief or satisfaction; on the contrary, he furrowed his brows slightly.

"Even in this tailless state, his power has already increased this drastically..." His eyes showed a serious expression.

For a Jinchūriki, the Bijū's chakra can be measured by the number of tails that manifest during combat.

And although Killer B was using the Eight-Tails' chakra at this moment, it was only a minimal amount, without even a single tail forming behind him.

He didn't know how many tails B could manifest or if he had complete control over the Eight-Tails. However, the mere possibility that this tailless state could multiply his strength so much was more than enough reason for Gen to keep all his senses on high alert.

His mind processed every detail swiftly; but in the real world, the moment Gen regained his balance, his hands began to move.

'Fire Release: Phoenix Sage Flower Nail Crimson'

A sphere of fire emerged from his lips. Almost at the same time, he launched several shuriken that merged with the fireball, intensifying its power.

A wave of heat advanced toward B like an unstoppable gust.

Thanks to his talent in [Ninjutsu], he had an astonishing efficiency in learning ninjutsu.

For example, he could master C-rank ninjutsu in no time.

Even B-rank ninjutsu, much more complex, required only brief training for him to perform them effectively.

Thanks to his growing prestige in the clan, he had taken full advantage of every resource available to him. This resulted in a versatile and solid mastery of multiple ninjutsu. His affinity with Fire Style, in particular, had become one of his greatest strengths.

The blazing shuriken flew like artillery projectiles. In the blink of an eye, they reached B.

Boom

With a deafening explosion, the ground erupted.

But Killer B reacted with even greater speed, vanishing from his position in a flash. Due to that lightning-fast movement, the fire shuriken missed their mark, shooting deep into the forest and leaving destruction in their wake as they pierced and incinerated several trees along their path.

!

From above, a lethal blade gleamed with a blinding glow.

B had positioned himself above Gen almost before he could even notice, slashing down with his sword wrapped in Bijū chakra.

At the same time, behind him, the unmistakable silhouette of a scarlet chakra tail took shape.

There was no doubt—B's speed had multiplied once again the moment he drew more power from the Eight-Tails.

Although in their fistfight he seemed to be at a disadvantage, he needed to finish the battle quickly. Unleashing a greater portion of that sealed power was, for him, the most logical decision.

In this one-tailed state, Killer B enhanced his abilities even further.

Gen, despite having highly developed senses, barely managed to follow his movement. However, when he saw the blade descending from above, he reacted without hesitation and propelled himself forcefully to the side.

Screech

The sword slash dug into the ground with a chilling sound, opening a fissure five or six meters wide.

After dodging the strike, Gen landed beside a massive rock that had been torn from the ground in the previous clash.

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