Chōmei was flying smoothly when suddenly it felt a heavy pressure.
Its whole body plummeted towards the ground. It took great effort to regain balance and fly again.
It almost got hit by Kokuō's Tailed Beast Ball[b]Tailed Beast Ball[/b].
"Why did you suddenly become so heavy?"
Chōmei opened its mouth, and Tsunade's voice came.
This weight was much heavier than the previous one on itself.
"I got tricked by that old Third Tsuchikage."
"The chakra of this jutsu is strange. I can't expel it."
Kawaki tried to dispel the Weighted Rock Jutsu[b]Weighted Rock Jutsu[/b] but failed.
He could only wait for the chakra of this jutsu in his body to gradually dissipate.
"I don't have time to help you now. Kokuō is about to go crazy."
Unable to avenge the so - called "humiliation" and unable to hit anyone, it was no wonder Kokuō was going crazy.
"Ōnoki is coming."
Kawaki saw Ōnoki floating over and reminded Tsunade.
Suddenly, he remembered that he could also fly now.
"Fly over and attack him."
"Get real! Flying? No way!"
Tsunade retorted angrily. A Tailed Beast Ball[b]Tailed Beast Ball[/b] from Kokuō flew past Chōmei's wing.
If Ōnoki hadn't flown fast enough, this Tailed Beast Ball[b]Tailed Beast Ball[/b] would have been for him.
"Think about how to deal with Kokuō."
It was not a good thing for everyone present if Kokuō wasn't dealt with now.
Especially for the ninjas on both sides. A few Tailed Beast Balls[b]Tailed Beast Balls[/b] and there would be no survivors.
"I can't use the Torii Seal[b]Torii Seal[/b]."
Kawaki was a bit frustrated for a moment. The killer move for dealing with tailed beasts couldn't be used now.
His speed was also restricted.
Ōnoki was looking at Kokuō in the air. A tailed beast as large as Kokuō was very suitable for his Dust Release[b]Dust Release[/b].
But Kokuō was now Han. There would be no survivors under the Dust Release[b]Dust Release[/b].
After thinking for a moment, Ōnoki had a bold idea.
"Kawaki Hatake."
"What's up?"
Kawaki Hatake saw Ōnoki looking unfriendly. This old guy had tricked him.
"Let's have a talk."
Ōnoki was also reluctant, after all, he almost died at the hands of Kawaki Hatake.
Han's current state could be said to be caused by himself.
"About what?"
Kawaki Hatake already had a guess, but this guess was a bit absurd and he didn't dare to confirm it.
"Let's work together to deal with Kokuō. I'll take Han away."
"And let you return to the Land of Fire safely."
"How about this condition?"
Ōnoki had grasped Tsunade's thoughts.
Chōmei was already a bit tempted, but in a war between two countries, she didn't dare to easily believe Ōnoki's words.
"We can still return to the Land of Fire safely after dealing with you."
Kawaki Hatake flatly refused. It was impossible to be bought off with just such a small benefit.
"If you say so, I'll turn around and leave."
"I won't save Han anymore."
"If your Konoha people can reach the Land of Fire safely, I'll take your surname."
Ōnoki's attitude was very tough. If things really became hopeless, he could only lead the Iwagakure Ninjas to retreat.
Then he would fully attack the retreating Konoha team.
Not to mention wiping them all out, but at least he could leave all the injured behind.
"Come on, old chap, don't be so hot - tempered!"
Seeing that ōnoki wasn't joking, Kawaki softened his attitude.
ōnoki was determined to leave, and in his current state, Kawaki really couldn't stop him.
"This matter is negotiable."
"But why should I trust you?"
Chōmei and ōnoki were still busy dodging the Tailed Beast Balls, while Kawaki was just taking it easy.
"Do you think I'll have time to chase you after taking the Jinchūriki back?"
ōnoki's right on this one.
Even if they managed to bring the rampaging Jinchūriki back, not everyone would be able to suppress it.
To help Han return to normal, ōnoki had to personally suppress him.
"You know the value of a Jinchūriki. What if your Iwagakure is short of one?"
"So what if the retreating troops are all gone?"
Seeing that there was a chance to turn the situation around, Kawaki became tough again.
In fact, it all boiled down to three words: asking for benefits.
His sword was very precious. Even with a big family and a large business, he'd feel heartache.
If he doesn't learn to pinch pennies, how can he keep Tsunade, the money - guzzler, happy in the future?
"This guy's really good at putting on an act."
Chōmei was communicating with Tsunade mentally.
"Shut up."
Tsunade was also annoyed by Kokuō's mindless attacks.
"What on earth do you want?"
Looking at Kokuō, ōnoki's heart ached. The longer it dragged on, the greater the damage to Han.
"Well, my requirements aren't too high."
Kawaki made an outlandish demand. Money was just something external to him.
He had his eyes on the Third Tsuchikage's Light and Heavy Rock Jutsu[b]Light and Heavy Rock Jutsu[/b] and Weighted Rock Jutsu[b]Weighted Rock Jutsu[/b].
One allowed him to fly, and the other, when used properly, could enhance his own strength.
Both were excellent auxiliary skills.
As for Dust Release, it was ōnoki's life - saver. If he mentioned it, Kawaki was afraid ōnoki would just turn around and leave.
"Don't even think about it."
ōnoki flatly refused. No one in Iwagakure could perform his secret jutsu.
"Two Ninjutsu for a Jinchūriki. You're not losing out either way."
"Moreover, I'm afraid these jutsu aren't that easy to learn, right?"
Seeing that ōnoki didn't seem to be leaving, Kawaki continued to persuade him.
"People without talent simply can't learn them."
ōnoki was very confident in his jutsu.
Even if someone learned them, it would be very difficult to use them as proficiently as he did.
"Then what are you worried about? Exchanging two jutsu that others can't learn for a Jinchūriki is a great deal for you."
Kawaki seized the opportunity presented by ōnoki's words and pressed on.
"Look at Kokuō's state. How much longer can he hold on?"
What ōnoki was most worried about was the safety of the Jinchūriki.
Kokuō's eyes were already blood - red.
"Fine, here you go."
ōnoki took out two scrolls and threw them to Kawaki.
Kawaki caught them without worrying about any tricks.
Without his help, ōnoki, who dared not use Dust Release in his current state, had little chance against the Tailed Beast.
"Good deal."
Although he hadn't learned these two Ninjutsu, Kawaki had seen enough Ninjutsu.
The Ninjutsu formulas on the scrolls seemed correct and should be genuine.
If ōnoki had fake Ninjutsu Scrolls on him in such a hurry, Kawaki would just accept his fate.
"Then let's get to work."
"I'll restrict Kokuō's movements."
Ōnoki still kept a considerable distance from Chōmei. One should always be on guard.
As a battle - hardened person, he naturally wouldn't forget this.
"Release."
Ōnoki formed a hand seal with one hand, and Kawaki felt the strange chakra in his body disappear.
His body regained its lightness. It would have been quite troublesome to fight Kokuō in the previous state.
He wasn't interested in expressing gratitude. It was what Ōnoki should do.
The two sides temporarily reached an agreement, and Kawaki obtained two secret jutsu from the Third Tsuchikage.
Earth Release: Yomi Marsh[b]Earth Release: Yomi Marsh[/b]
Ōnoki used the ninjutsu he had just used against Kawaki.
A large expanse of marsh appeared under Kokuō's feet. Without the Flying Thunder God technique, four of its legs were soon engulfed.
"Remember to hold back."
Ōnoki specifically reminded Kawaki and Tsunade, fearing that they would accidentally kill Kokuō with excessive force.
Then his scroll would be given in vain.
If such a situation really occurred, he would choose to flee immediately.
Because he would be the next target of Kawaki and Tsunade. Ōnoki didn't relax his vigilance even for a moment.
He had done his best for Han.
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