Chapter 394: The Edge of Power and Decision

Han's body suddenly changed dramatically. With a low roar, he entered the half-tailed beast state. Five thick tails suddenly stretched out from his back, each tail was wrapped with strong tailed beast chakra, and the dark red energy covered his whole body, as if he was wearing a layer of immortal armor. His body became taller and his muscle lines became more obvious. The originally calm aura now became violent and oppressive. The tailed beast coat enveloped him, as if it was a layer of hot flames, constantly emitting a "buzzing" sound of energy fluctuations, which was chilling.

Seeing this, Hungry Wolf's fighting spirit became even stronger. He gathered strong energy in his hands, and the power in his body surged with his breathing. His fists were surrounded by strong airflow, as if to tear everything apart. He suddenly jumped up, raised his fists high, and roared, "Boom! Air Splitting Fist!" He swung his fist at Han swiftly. Wherever the fist wind went, the air seemed to be torn apart, making a sharp "buzzing" sound. The ground trembled due to the strong impact force, and a strong cyclone rolled up in the air around him.

Han did not flinch. Facing Garou's fierce attack, his eyes remained calm. His five tails swung violently, carrying the violent chakra of the tailed beasts, and faced Garou's explosive air splitting fist. The two powerful forces collided in the air, and a sharp "boom" sound broke out instantly. The shock wave swept around, stirring up countless dust and gravel.

Garou's fists collided with Han's tail, and the power of the fists and the tailed beast chakra collided violently in the air, forming an energy vortex. Garou's fists, with destructive force, slammed hard into Han's tailed beast coat, but Han's heavy tailed beast chakra offset most of Garou's power. The power of the two people was deadlocked in the air, making a harsh "sizzling" sound, and the surrounding space seemed to be frozen at this moment.

A fierce light flashed in Han's eyes, and he swung his tail violently, knocking away Garou's fist. Then he quickly condensed the Tailed Beast Chakra, and the five tails were raised high at the same time. The dark red chakra quickly gathered in the air, forming a huge energy ball - the Tailed Beast Ball!

The Tailed Beast Ball, with its destructive power, suddenly blasted towards Garou. Wherever it passed, the air was compressed to the point of making a deafening "boom", as if the entire battlefield was shaking. Garou quickly retreated, stomped his feet hard on the ground, and flexibly flipped his body in the air to avoid the frontal attack of the Tailed Beast Ball. However, the shock wave of the Tailed Beast Ball's explosion still affected him, and the strong energy impact threw him away fiercely. After his body rolled several times in the air, he fell heavily to the ground.

Garou stood up quickly. Although his body was hurt, his fighting spirit was not diminished at all. He wiped the blood off his face with his hands, feeling the sting of his skin being burned, his eyes flashing with excitement, "This is interesting! Come again!"

Han looked at Garou's unyielding appearance and said coldly: "You are indeed very strong, but in the face of the power of the tailed beasts, everything will come to nothing." His voice was low and powerful, carrying endless pressure.

As Han and Garou fought fiercely, the noise outside the arena became louder and louder. The ninjas from the Hidden Rock Village rushed into the arena, nervously watching this unprecedented duel. The surroundings were filled with low voices and a tense atmosphere. Everyone's eyes were fixed on the two people in the arena, as if a more intense battle would break out in the next second.

Ohnoki looked at the gathering ninjas, his heart sank slightly, then he turned to look at Drome, and said in a calm but somewhat unquestionable tone: "Mr. Drome, let's end this battle here."

Upon hearing this, Drom smiled slightly and nodded gently, "Of course, Lord Tsuchikage." He then nodded at Kakashi, indicating the end of the battle.

Kakashi dodged in an instant and appeared beside Garou. Feeling Garou's still strong fighting spirit, Kakashi whispered, "Garou, the battle is over."

Garou glared at Kakashi unhappily, his eyes full of dissatisfaction and unwillingness, "Hmph, it's over so soon? We haven't fought enough." Despite this, Garou gradually retracted his aura and slowly relaxed his tense body.

Seeing Garou's attitude, Han slowly put away his tailed beast coat, and his body gradually returned to normal. He walked in front of Garou, with a hint of recognition in his tone, "You are very strong. If there is a chance, let's fight again."

The hungry wolf glanced at Han, raised the corner of his mouth slightly, waved his hand, and said disdainfully: "I'm at your service any time." After that, he jumped lightly and jumped back to the audience seats. Although he still had that cold expression on his face, his eyes revealed a hint of eager anticipation.

The battlefield gradually returned to calm, but the tense and depressing atmosphere still permeated the air, as if the aftermath of the battle had not completely dissipated.

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Ohnoki comforted his subordinates who had rushed over because of the explosion of the Tailed Beast Ball, and after making sure that they were not too "stimulated", he turned back to Drome. His eyes stayed on Drome for a moment, and then he slowly spoke with a cautious and tentative tone: "Mr. Drome, regarding the united front you mentioned... is this really for the peace of the ninja world?"

Drome still maintained that gentle smile and nodded gently in response: "Lord Tsuchikage, of course it is for the peace and stability of the ninja world. If you decide to join, we will immediately hold the 'Kage' meeting. At that time, the Kazekage, Mizukage, and our Konoha's Hokage, the four Kage-level leaders will discuss the unification of the world."

He paused for a moment, his eyes gentle but firm, "The idea of ​​world unification is to strengthen the relationship between our ninja villages. The divisions and confrontations of the past will only make us vulnerable when facing foreign enemies. Through unification, we can better integrate resources, mobilize manpower, and ensure that every corner of the ninja world can be protected most effectively."

Drom's tone was gentle, yet full of persuasiveness. "Moreover, unification is not just a military and economic alliance, but also a consensus on culture and ideas. The major ninja villages face future challenges together on the basis of mutual understanding and mutual respect. This will not only reduce internal disputes, but also better deal with unknown threats."

He smiled slightly, and his tone became more sincere. "Tsuchikage-sama, if you are interested, you may as well come to our New Konoha to see for yourself. Today's New Konoha is not only a symbol of strength, but also the hope for the future of the ninja world. We welcome your arrival, and you can witness with your own eyes the progress we have made and our efforts to achieve world unification."

Ohnoki listened to Drome's words quietly, with all kinds of complicated emotions churning in his heart. His eyes flickered slightly, and although his face remained calm, he was obviously thinking seriously about everything Drome said.

At this time, Drome added, "I believe that the strength and wisdom of the Iwagakure Village will become the key to our unification. Your decision is not only for the future of the Iwagakure Village, but also for the peace and prosperity of the entire ninja world."

Ōnoki did not respond immediately, but looked into the distance, as if he was thinking about something. There was a solemn atmosphere in the air, as if the entire Iwagakure Village was waiting for the decision of the Tsuchikage.

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Bubble's whole body was tense at the moment, and his eyes revealed a deep sense of vigilance. He looked coldly at Gaara standing in front of him, and the fully armed Eisenak armor troops around him, as if every inch of the air was filled with tension.

"As the incoming Kazekage, are you willing to become a running dog of the new Konoha?" Bubble's voice was low and a little sarcastic, and his words were full of doubts and disdain for Gaara.

Gaara looked at the bubbles calmly, his expression unchanged, his tone indifferent, "There will be no more Kazekage, and no New Konoha. After the united front is completed, the only one that will exist will be the 'Umbrella'." His voice was calm and firm, as if he was stating an indisputable fact.

Then, Gaara raised his head slightly and looked directly at Bubble, "The New Konoha's army has already conquered the Tsuchigumo clan. Your apprentice, Hotaru, is among them." His words were like an icy blade, piercing Bubble's heart.

Bubble's face suddenly darkened, and a hint of anger and uneasiness flashed in his eyes. "Are you trying to threaten me with this?" There was a hint of anger in his voice, his fists clenched slightly, and the Six-Tails Chakra in his body surged secretly.

Gaara shook his head slowly, his tone still calm, "No... I didn't mean to threaten you, I just want you to join us, join our New Konoha. This is the fate of all Jinchūriki." There was no coercion in his words, but rather a calm persuasion.

"This 'fate' is not a shackle, but a true future for all Jinchuriki." Gaara continued, "In the past, we Jinchuriki were just tools of the village, abandoned children of the ninja world, used as weapons, but without our own future. But now, Umbrella has given us a new choice, a future where we can live freely."

He paused slightly, and his tone was filled with gentle persuasion, "I have reached a consensus with the One-Tailed Shukaku in my body. We are no longer enemies of each other, but partners in coexistence. After the united front, this concept will be passed on to more villagers. The concept of the new Konoha and Umbrella is to allow everyone to live a more peaceful and safe life."

Bubble was silent for a moment, his heart was stirred by Gaara's words. His eyes flashed with complex emotions, both helplessness towards reality and hesitation about the future.

Gaara looked at him quietly and continued, "Join us, your power will no longer be just for fighting, but for building a whole new world. A world that no longer needs war and sacrifice. You, me, and other Jinchūriki will become the guardians of this world, not tools."

There was a depressing atmosphere in the air, and the two powerful Jinchūriki were lost in deep thought and decision at this moment.