Chapter 476 The Three-Tailed Shukaku Appears and Kidnaps Karura
Chapter 476 The Three-Tailed Shukaku Appears and Kidnaps Karura
"Karuta, how are you feeling? Has Shukaku stabilized at all?" After his third battle against Sunagakure, Rasa asked his wife, who was frowning and sweating profusely.
Damn it, I didn't expect Shukaku's resistance to be so fierce. If this continues, it could very well become a life-or-death ordeal for Karura during childbirth!
"No, it's alright, I'll be fine after a while. Don't blame yourself too much, Rasa," Karura comforted her, her forehead beaded with sweat and her face pale, showing no sign of blaming her husband.
Everything is for Sunagakure; there's nothing we can do about it!
"Damn it, if Konoha had announced the end of the war with Kirigakure and Kumogakure earlier, I wouldn't have been so hasty. Now that all countries have entered a period of peace, we still have time to take things slowly..." Seeing his wife's understanding, Rasa couldn't help but clench his fist and blame himself.
Reality is often just that ridiculous!
He originally intended to create Jinchuriki to gain an advantage in the next war, but now Konoha has produced a genius junior who can defeat the Raikage and force Kirigakure to cede the Three-Tails. In addition, with the Fourth Hokage and the legendary Sannin of Konoha, this basically guarantees a stable situation for the next thirty or forty years.
He didn't really need to try so hard. It was all a waste of effort anyway; even the Three-Tails and Eight-Tails were defeated by Konoha, so what was a mere One-Tails...?
But now that the die is cast, Karura is in her late pregnancy and will give birth in two months. We absolutely cannot let anything go wrong!
"Rasa, you should go back and check on Temari and Kankuro. I'm really worried about leaving them alone at home. Don't worry, Chiyo-sama is looking after them here!" Seeing her husband like this, Karura could only change the subject and ask him to go home.
This way, the husband can avoid feeling guilty, and the family can also take care of their two-year-old daughter and their infant son.
"Don't worry, I've already sent Yashamaru over to take care of them." Meeting his wife's gaze, Rasa immediately understood that this was an excuse and politely declined.
Although Elder Chiyo was capable of handling Shukaku's unusual behavior, how could she, as a husband and the Fourth Kazekage, stand idly by at a time like this!
"Yashamaru?" Upon hearing his younger brother's name, Karura could only shut up and stop insisting.
"Roar... Oh ho ho..."
Just as the couple was about to say something more tender, a familiar yet chilling roar suddenly rang in their ears!
Almost simultaneously, the tailed beast chakra on Garura's body surged violently, seemingly about to burst out.
In the nick of time, Rasa, the Kazekage beside Karura, was no pushover either. The instant the tailed beast's chakra surged, he formed hand seals, "Seal..."
With a low shout, the rampaging One-Tailed Chakra was quickly suppressed, and Karura himself was overwhelmed by the sudden pain and fainted.
"It's Shukaku? How is that possible?? We clearly sealed the One-Tailed Shukaku inside Karura's stomach, what's with the Shukaku outside??"
At the same time, Chiyo, who was at the window, saw the source of the sound and couldn't help but gasp in shock, her scalp tingling.
Amidst the rolling yellow sands, a mutated Shukaku with a single horn on its head and three tails on its back roared to the sky, its terrifying chakra, unique to tailed beasts, radiating in all directions, shaking the very soul...
Although the main body was still on the outskirts of the village, its fierce aura had already caused panic and chaos within the village!
"There's no time to think about that now. I'm going to stop the Three-Tails Shukaku. Elder Chiyo, please stay here and protect Karura." Rasa made a quick decision, giving orders and simultaneously unleashing chakra as he rushed out the door.
Regardless of the circumstances, he absolutely would not allow the other party to harm the village.
This is his resolve as the Kazekage!
"An opportunity, this might be Sunagakure's chance to acquire a second tailed beast." Watching Rasa's figure rush away, Chiyo suddenly thought of something and her eyes burned with desire.
Although the situation with the three-tailed Shukaku is unclear, this is both a crisis and an opportunity!
Konoha has two tailed beasts, so why can't Sunagakure?
"Maki, take Karura into the first evacuation room immediately. I'm going to help the Fourth Hokage seal that Shukaku." With a bang, Chiyo unfurled the scroll and took out the sealing artifact, the Chagama. She then ordered Maki to quickly give chase.
With this magical artifact, she was confident she could seal not only the mutated three-tailed Shukaku, but also the six-tailed and eight-tailed Shukaku.
"The first shelter? The safest high-rise shelter in the village..." Maki murmured upon hearing this, and immediately stepped forward to move Garura.
But at that very moment, a blue and white spirit entered his body with lightning speed, causing Maki to pause and struggle in his eyes.
The next moment, "Heh, I hope Shukaku doesn't go too far, or things will get a bit troublesome..."
Suddenly, Maki revealed a mocking smile and looked out the window. Then he immediately turned back and picked up the unconscious Gallo.
"Captain Maki, what's going on?" As soon as he stepped out the door, the ANBU outside immediately asked warily upon seeing him.
"Didn't you hear Elder Chiyo's order? Secretly transfer and protect Lord Garura. You can come with me or go help Lord Kazekage if you want..." With a cold snort, Maki, carrying Garura, vanished in a flash without looking back.
Seeing this, the two secret agents exchanged a glance, wondering why this guy was so angry today!
As for Maki, no, it should be Ishikawa, he didn't care about the two ANBU's grievances and directly activated his chakra to escape at high speed without regard for consumption.
However, their destination was not the refuge Chiyo had mentioned, but rather outside Sunagakure.
Under the dual cover of Maki's identity and the chaotic situation, Ishikawa made his way unimpeded and soon arrived at the pre-prepared secret hideout with Garura in his arms.
"Phew... This is it!" After putting down Garura, Ishikawa exhaled a breath of stale air and immediately began to inscribe the spell.
Time is of the essence, and Shukaku cannot be delayed for too long; his actions must be swift!
Honestly, if it weren't for the special circumstances of the One-Tailed Beast, which is neither a Jinchuriki nor an independent individual, he wouldn't have gone through all the trouble of kidnapping a pregnant woman to play the villain.
"But this isn't a bad thing for you either. At least I can give you a chance to care for your child and prevent him from dying in childbirth!" While inscribing the incantation, Ishikawa kept glancing at the unconscious Karura and murmured expectantly.
This can be considered his compensation for taking half of Shukaku's body.
I wonder how far Gaara will grow up, having gained a mother and lost half of Shukaku in this life...
That crazed, bloodthirsty Calabash Brother probably doesn't exist anymore!
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