Chapter 46

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As the Eight-Tails, Gyuki used three "very" to remind Killer Bee, showing how deeply it feared Gensou.

Killer Bee was taken aback.

In all these years, it was the first time he heard Gyuki speak in such a tone. Even his older brother, whom Gyuki deemed almost on par with the Third Raikage, did not elicit such fear.

The Third Raikage had personally cut off one of Gyuki's horns, and yet the Eight-Tails did not show such dread.

Yes, dread.

As his close companion, Killer Bee could feel the agitation within Gyuki, even though Gensou was just standing there without making a move.

Killer Bee couldn't understand. Though Gensou was famous during his lifetime, he was now in the Edo Tensei state. With his and his brother's strength, there was no need to fear him. Why was Gyuki reacting so strongly?

"Look at his appearance!" Gyuki reminded.

Killer Bee looked again.

Unexpectedly young and, like himself, very handsome.

What was the issue?

Killer Bee was about to blurt out a question when suddenly a thought crossed his mind.

Killer Bee rubbed his chin.

"I remember intelligence mentioning that people in the Edo Tensei state have cracked appearances."

"Wait! Why does this guy look completely different from the description?"

Killer Bee finally realized, clapping his hands and pointing at Gensou in astonishment.

"You just noticed?"

Gensou shifted his gaze from Killer Bee to the Fourth Raikage, Ai.

Noticing Ai's grave expression, Gensou smiled slightly:

"Still in denial? Ai... let's stick to calling you Fourth Raikage. Deep down, you already have the answer. Isn't that right, Fourth Raikage?"

"No! This can't be true!"

The Fourth Raikage clenched his massive fists, his eyes sharply focused on Gensou, scrutinizing every detail.

"You've been dead for over fifty years! How can you possibly be resurrected? No one can do that!"

If Gensou had truly been resurrected, it would be a massive earthquake for the ninja world. The Fourth Raikage did not want to see this happen.

But sometimes, things don't go as one wishes.

Seeing the same expression of disbelief on the faces of the surrounding Cloud ninjas, Gensou shook his head and calmly said:

"Mortals are mortals not because their limits are set high but because they set limits for themselves."

"What others cannot do, doesn't mean I cannot."

"Because I am... Hagoromo Gensou!"

The moment the name "Hagoromo Gensou" was uttered, the Valley of the End fell into complete silence.

"Bee! Get Ai to retreat! You guys cannot complete this mission alone," Gyuki said gravely to Killer Bee.

Though it hadn't encountered Gensou directly, the name reminded Gyuki of a man who left a lasting impression: Hashirama.

For the tailed beasts, who symbolized destruction and disaster, being handled like toys by Hashirama was unforgettable. Gyuki didn't want to face another legend who fought fiercely with Hashirama.

Hearing this, Killer Bee finally became serious.

But he did not try to persuade his brother. Knowing his brother's character, he simply gripped his swords, ready for orders.

Sure enough, though shocked by Gensou Hagoromo's possible resurrection, the proud Raikage wouldn't be scared into retreating.

Throwing off his white cloak, revealing his muscular, dark-skinned body, the Fourth Raikage's face was full of determination and fighting spirit. He shouted at Gensou Hagoromo:

"Whether you're truly resurrected or not, I'll send you back to where you belong!"

"Oh, really?"

Gensou tilted his head slightly and calmly said three words:

"You think so?"

"Attack!"

The Fourth Raikage, eyes cold, shouted and led the elite Cloud ninjas into the attack.

"Lightning Release: Lightning Pillar!"

Immediately, several Cloud ninjas clapped their hands, and intense lightning burst from their bodies, covering Gensou Hagoromo's vision.

This move, appearing to hinder vision, was actually meant to use the intense light as cover to subtly place the target in a genjutsu.

Many ninjas unfamiliar with this technique would easily fall into the trap.

Gensou chuckled: "Not bright enough, add more power."

The intense light grew stronger.

Simultaneously, a burly figure, backlit by the lightning, charged with violent lightning towards Gensou.

The familiar heavy flow.

Seeing this, Gensou's eyes flashed with nostalgia.

Then, Clap! A steel-like hand firmly caught the incoming massive elbow.

"Raikages... always inheriting the same impatience."

Gensou calmly said to the close-up Fourth Raikage: "Since you arrived first, I'll use you as a tribute."

"What nonsense are you talking about!"

Unaware of the meaning, the Fourth Raikage's other hand turned into a knife and slashed fiercely.

Boom!

A massive pit formed under their feet due to their forceful clash.

Standing amidst it, with the surrounding space straining under the pressure, Gensou looked at the Fourth Raikage, whose hand he still held firmly, and said:

"A legendary return requires flowers and applause for a grand spectacle."

"With Cloud ninja blood and the Raikage's hand, don't you think that's grand enough, Fourth Raikage?"

The Fourth Raikage finally understood what Gensou meant.

"You bastard..."

Enraged, he was about to unleash more Lightning Release chakra.

Gensou suddenly stepped forward, swung his shoulder, and threw the Fourth Raikage hard.

In the next second, he turned his body and intercepted a series of slashes from all directions with a kunai in his palm.

"Yo yo~ able to block those? How about seven swords? Unleash the glory of my grand dance!"

Killer Bee's strange voice came out as he saw Gensou intercept the first two blades.

Seeing that two swords were ineffective, Killer Bee's body shook, and seven swords shot out.

Clamping them with various body parts, Killer Bee twisted his entire body, using a bizarre taijutsu style to attack Gensou with fast and unpredictable angles.

Rip~

A black cloak was slashed, and Gensou narrowly avoided a sword coming from an unexpected angle, commenting:

"Good swordsmanship."

"But not grand enough."

(End of Chapter)