Protect

Mei Terumi gradually lost consciousness, her eyes unfocused as her body fell forward involuntarily. Just as she was about to hit the ground, someone caught her.

It was Tsunade, with her golden ponytail, beautiful face, mature and voluptuous figure, particularly her ample chest.

"Tsunade, you…" The Third Tsuchikage looked surprised, seemingly not understanding her actions, as she had just spoken in defense of Kaguya.

"We are already at a critical juncture," Tsunade said, her eyes narrowing as she spoke in a low voice. "We can't let personal feelings sacrifice more lives."

"Well said!" the Raikage laughed heartily, giving a thumbs-up. "As expected of Tsunade, the Princess of the Three Legendary Ninja."

"Save the chatter," Tsunade huffed, showing no appreciation, as she handed Mei Terumi to Shizune beside her and said sternly, "Now is not the time for talking. Let's move."

"Right."

The Four Kage nodded, disappearing with a swift "swish," like arrows shot from a bow, leaving behind afterimages as they charged towards Kaguya's location.

However, they were stopped halfway by someone.

Standing in their way was a petite girl with twin golden ponytails adorned with small pink and green flowers. Her skin was fair and flawless, her large eyes bright and clear, with a small, delicate nose and rosy lips. Despite her small stature, her figure was voluptuous, with well-defined curves, especially her chest, which was uncharacteristically developed for her age.

She wore a short pink kimono decorated with red, green, and blue flowers, making her look even more cute and charming. Her legs were clad in white cotton socks, tied with red ribbons above them, exposing a section of her white skin.

She was none other than Black Zetsu Loli.

"I won't let you harm Mother," Black Zetsu Loli said, her small face tense, with a cold glint flashing in her clear, watery eyes.

"So you're the girl by Kaguya's side," the Tsuchikage said, eyeing the little girl in front of him. "I knew you were with her."

"Do you still want to protect her?" Tsunade asked sternly as she stepped forward. "She's being controlled right now. Defeating her is the only way to restore her consciousness."

"No," Black Zetsu Loli shook her head, assuming a fighting stance. "I won't let anyone harm Mother."

"Why are you wasting time talking to this little girl?" Raikage said impatiently, stepping forward. "Move aside now, and I won't hold it against you, or else don't blame me for being ruthless."

Black Zetsu snorted, casting a disdainful glance at Raikage.

"You don't know what's good for you."

Raikage was immediately angered by the little girl's contemptuous look. He stomped the ground, causing the rocks to crack as he charged forward like a white lightning bolt, a fierce wind accompanying his movement.

"Wood Style: Leaf Technique."

Suddenly, a flurry of leaves appeared around Black Zetsu Loli, swirling around her body. The green leaves rotated rapidly, producing a rustling sound. More and more leaves gathered, spinning faster and faster, resembling a green tornado.

This was Black Zetsu's unique Wood Style, where the leaves could be used for both offense and defense, though they leaned more towards defense.

The Raikage moved with incredible speed, and in an instant, he was right in front of Black Zetsu Loli. He raised his arm, clenched his massive fist, and swung it fiercely toward the little girl.

"Boom!"

With a deafening roar, the shockwave rolled, and a fierce wind scattered leaves and dust into the air.

When the dust cleared, everyone was surprised to see a wall of leaves in front of Black Zetsu, blocking the Raikage's powerful punch. Although the wall of leaves had been pierced, with the Raikage's fist visible on the other side, it had successfully halted his attack.

"Interesting, it actually blocked my punch," the Raikage said, surprised that his punch had been stopped by the seemingly lightweight leaves. "Let's see how you handle this."

"Liger Bomb!"

The Raikage leaped into the air, lightning crackling around him, and brought his leg down in a powerful axe kick toward Black Zetsu. The force of the attack sent strong gusts of wind that made Black Zetsu Loli's twin ponytails dance wildly.

Black Zetsu Loli waved her pale arm, and countless leaves gathered around her.

Just as the leaves were about to coalesce, Black Zetsu suddenly froze, turning her head to see that the other three Kage had bypassed her and were heading straight for Kaguya.

Black Zetsu hadn't anticipated their cunning strategy, and a wave of anxiety hit her. The leaves in the air disintegrated in an instant.

"Boom!"

Black Zetsu Loli was struck hard and flew backward like a kite with a broken string, crashing heavily to the ground, rolling several times before colliding with a large boulder.

At the last second, she had used her leaves to create a shield in front of her, but the Raikage's attack was powerful, with his lightning chakra adding intense piercing power. Although she wasn't hit directly, the force of the attack still injured her.

Using her dusty arm to prop herself up, Black Zetsu coughed a few times and wiped the blood from her mouth. She struggled to her feet, disregarding her injuries, and ran toward Kaguya.

But she could no longer concern herself with the Raikage, as the Tsuchikage, Tsunade, and Gaara were already closing in on Kaguya.

"Stop, don't run." The Raikage shouted, lightning flaring around him, crackling across his body as he stomped the ground, charging toward Black Zetsu like an arrow from a bow.

Seeing that the Tsuchikage and the others were about to reach Kaguya, Black Zetsu grew increasingly anxious. Her clear eyes showed determination as she suddenly turned to face the approaching Raikage, raising her pale arms in a defensive stance, and forming a cherry blossom-shaped shield with the swirling leaves in front of her.

"What, not running anymore?" The Raikage sneered, "Then prepare to die."

The Raikage roared, his lightning chakra erupting like white flames, sending waves of pressure crashing forward. He raised his muscular arm, swinging his massive fist to smash the cherry blossom shield in front of Black Zetsu.

"Boom!"

A tremendous force hit, and Black Zetsu Loli's small body was sent flying backward. But using the momentum, she adjusted her stance mid-air and, like a meteor, shot through the blue sky towards Kaguya.