Chapter 74 Hatake Tatsuya in Naruto (Patreon)

Sakumo's attack differed from Tatsuya's.

While Killer B's skin and muscle were injured blood-colored, octopus-like Tentacle chakra seeped from his body, healing the wound. The wound that had just opened began to heal at a rate visible to the naked eye.

"You have Mastered the power of the tail beast and indeed a troublesome opponent," Sakumo mused to himself.

Thousands of Cloud Shinobi and Konoha forces fought together. Still, no one dared to approach the battlefield of Tatsuya, Sakumo, A, and Killer B. Typically, any ninja who rashly entered the vicinity of these four individuals would not only become a hindrance but also likely suffer dire consequences without assistance.

"Excellent! Master Tatsuya and Master Sakumo have the upper hand. We, Konoha, can turn the tide in this battle!" Shikau, who fought alongside Inoichi and Choza, seized the opportunity to observe the situation on Tatsuya's side.

Upon realizing that the Konoha Shinobi, initially on the losing end, had quickly regained their morale, they couldn't help but feel secretly elated.

With a swift leap, A soared into the air, propelled by the earlier sword strike, and a blue lightning bolt traced a 100-meter arc before landing behind Tatsuya. Killer B positioned himself opposite Sakumo, forming a straight flanking against the brothers.

"In that position, do Masters A and B intend to use that technique?" The Cloud Shinobi, who noticed A and Killer B aligned in a straight line, had already guessed the intentions of the two.

Swish! Swish!

In the next moment, the two brothers simultaneously raised their right arms. An unleashed all the lightning-style chakra from his right arm, while Killer B transformed into a half-tailed animalized form, significantly enhancing his overall strength.

"Tatsuya, this is..." Sakumo took two steps back and faced Tatsuya with his back.

"It's coming—the renowned move of the Cloud Shinobi AB combination," Tatsuya said with a slight smile, raising Zanpakuto in front of the moon. "In that case, we'll respond with the same combo. I haven't forgotten how to use it, right?"

Sakumo chuckled and held up his hand. "I'm not that old yet."

In the next instant, Tatsuya's Zanpakuto ignited with violent black flames, while Sakumo's White Fang resonated with thunder.

A and Killer B stood across from them.

"I don't see any intention to dodge. Do those two aim to confront the Cloud Shinobi AB combination head-on?" Toroi, resisting Hyuga Hiashi's attack, narrowed his eyes and scanned the distant battlefield.

Over the past decade, the AB combination had defeated numerous foes without faltering. Even someone like Toroi held some confidence in avoiding their individual attacks. However, facing a two-person combination was an entirely different challenge.

Only the Lord Third Raikage could withstand such a combination. Considering the power displayed by the two brothers, they seemed to possess the qualifications to fight with Raikage.

"Lightning Style · Double Lariat!"

"Lightning Style · Double Lariat!"

Without the slightest delay, A and Killer B on either side of the battlefield advanced together, channeling Chakra into their right arms and aiming for Tatsuya and Sakumo's necks.

Double Double Lariat – this is the renowned technique of the AB duo. It was precisely at this moment that the AB combination initiated their attack simultaneously.

Thunder erupted from A's blade, taking the shape of a white wolf, while Tatsuya's black flames transformed into the likeness of an elderly figure devoid of anger or arrogance.

"Shiroken Kaminari."

"Onibi."

As the two brothers brandished their swords simultaneously, a notification appeared in their minds:

[White Blade Taito (Hokage World) – sealed state Zanpakuto (Shinigami World), evolution: 7.9%]

And as the sword Aura surged forth, that 7.9% at the end shifted to 8%.

[Ding! The sealed state Zanpakuto has evolved to 8%.]

[Awakened Dimensional Evolution: Yamamoto Genryūsai Zanpakuto ]

"Hiss—"

Outside, the fierce thunder and fire from their dual sword aura clashed with the opposing forces. The confrontation endured for about five seconds, and Killer B's chakra cloak showed signs of dissipating.

"Uhhh!!!"

Killer B's resounding roar resonated throughout the battlefield.

His right arm was now covered in a skeletal structure and the tails of a tail beast. Once these appeared, full tail beast transformation wasn't far off.

"Can this technique even be countered?" Sakumo couldn't hide his astonishment. Even though their opponent was the Jinchuriki of the Eight Tails, the second most powerful among the nine-tailed beasts, he managed to break through Sakumo's attack. He wouldn't have believed it if he hadn't witnessed it firsthand.

On the flip side, the situation was entirely different. As A's attack collided with the sword tip hurled by Tatsuya, A felt as though his actions had been entirely foreseen by the enemy.

In a daze, it was as if he were suspended in a vast, dark void. Within that void, Tatsuya's eyes, magnified countless times, bore into A from the far reaches of the boundless darkness.

Puff—!

Suddenly, A's pupils flickered. As he focused once more, his gaze met Tatsuya's indifferent stare. Tatsuya hooked Double Lariat's right elbow around the left side of A's neck. Or was it a hit?

"A, Master A..."

At that moment, another Cloud Shinobi trembled, pointing downwards. A looked down in response, and what met his gaze left his eyes nearly bulging out of their sockets. Tatsuya's sword had pierced his entire body, creating a fist-sized hole in his abdomen. No blood flowed, as the scorching high temperature had seared it dry before it could spill.

"How about my new trick?" Tatsuya inquired calmly.

"Blegh!" A felt a rush of vomit in his throat, and a mouthful of blood escaped his lips.

"Master A!!!"

Many Cloud Shinobi exclaimed in shock.

"Just to be sure, I'll remove your head." Tatsuya withdrew his blade from the hole in A's abdomen and aimed it at his neck.

Bang! Behind him, the half-transformed Killer B collided with Sakumo's saber, sending his opponent airborne. However, due to the thunderous shockwave from the previous attack, most of the Double Lariat's force had been neutralized. Consequently, while Sakumo was sent flying, it wasn't a grave injury.