As Ay teetered on the edge of death, just before his final breath escaped, Naruto's figure flashed once more, appearing right in front of him. Naruto reached out and grabbed Ay's still-flying body.
Without hesitation, Naruto placed his hand on Ay's head.
A flood of memories rushed into his mind.
Not just the Lightning Release Chakra Mode, but also every Taijutsu and Ninjutsu from Kumogakure, along with all its classified information, became clear to him.
To ensure nothing was wasted, Naruto also activated his Mangekyo Sharingan's Dojutsu, Bishamonten, for the first time in a while.
This was mainly to prevent anyone from using Edo Tensei to bring Ay back. While Naruto wasn't afraid of such a tactic, dealing with Ay's speed in a surprise attack would still be a headache.
Then, Ay's muscular body began to fade like a pencil drawing being erased by an eraser.
It was at this time…
"Brother!"
A roar echoed from the distant forest.
A massive ox-headed octopus suddenly appeared in the area, its tentacles thrashing wildly, destroying everything in its path.
It was Bee, who had witnessed his brother's death and had completely lost control.
Everything had happened too quickly.
After being kicked away by Ay, Bee had intended to flee. But when he looked back, he saw Ay, glowing with lightning, charging at Naruto like a bolt of electricity.
Then, Ay's body flew backward like a broken kite, limp and lifeless.
If Ay had died holding off Naruto while Bee escaped, Bee would have carried on his brother's will, biding his time in Kumogakure and waiting for a chance to seek revenge.
But Ay had died right in front of him, so easily and so suddenly. This was something Killer Bee could never accept.
So even as a Perfect Jinchuriki, free from the Tailed Beast's interference, he had still lost control.
"Roar!"
The enraged roar echoed as the massive ox-headed octopus wrapped itself in its eight tentacles.
It began to spin rapidly, creating a terrifying whirlwind that stirred up a violent storm.
"Tailed Beast Eight Twists!"
The storm's range was vast, and even Naruto, standing at a distance, was caught within it.
The powerful winds threatened to lift Naruto off his feet.
In moments, the surrounding trees were uprooted, and distant hills were flattened.
As the dust settled, only a perfectly flat plain remained.
Naruto stood unscathed, a black skeletal frame enveloping him. Since Bee had unleashed his full Tailed Beast Transformation, Naruto decided to respond in kind.
After venting his rage, Bee regained some semblance of rationality.
But seeing Naruto completely unharmed in the distance, his shock quickly turned to fury.
He immediately roared: "Bastard, be buried with my brother!"
The massive ox head leaned forward, and a tremendous amount of chakra gathered in its mouth.
In moments, several Tailed Beast Balls were launched in rapid succession.
"Continuous Tailed Beast Balls!"
Ay's death had ignited Bee's fury. He attacked without restraint, consumed by rage.
"The spectacle is impressive, but if the attacks don't hit, their power is meaningless."
Though the Tailed Beast Balls were devastating, their charging and firing process was relatively slow.
And with nothing of value left in the area, Naruto had no concerns.
Even while cloaked in the skeletal frame, Naruto could still use the Flying Thunder God Technique.
So before the barrage of Tailed Beast Balls could reach him, Naruto vanished.
He reappeared at Killer Bee's side, a black skeletal hand extending from the frame, holding a dark sword.
Then, he slashed!
While Bee's full Tailed Beast Transformation granted him immense power, his massive size made him an easy target.
Bee noticed Naruto's attack and, despite his bulk, his tentacles moved with surprising agility.
Several tentacles lashed out, attempting to block Naruto's strike.
But Bee had overestimated his own defenses.
With a flash of the sword, the massive tentacles were severed, falling to the ground and twitching spasmodically.
"Roar!"
Bee roared again, but it was a roar of helpless fury.
Within moments, all of the Eight-Tails' tentacles had been severed by Naruto.
And Bee, writhing in pain, reverted to his human form in a puff of smoke.
He lay on the ground, barely alive.
Naruto approached, looking down at the fallen Killer Bee, his eyes narrowing.
After a moment, he spoke, his tone tinged with surprise.
"I didn't expect to see this."
"However, no matter how well you hide, such deep malice can't be concealed."
Naruto manipulated the skeletal frame and swung the sword.
Several towering trees in the distance were cleanly sliced in half, and Bee, hiding behind them, was also struck.
A gruesome scar appeared across his chest, and blood gushed from his mouth as he collapsed.
He hadn't expected his Octopus Leg Clone Technique to be seen through so easily.
The skeletal frame retracted, and Naruto stood over Bee, a faint smile playing on his lips.
"You... damn... fool... idiot..."
Bee's consciousness began to fade as well.
"It's over."
Naruto didn't give him any chance.
He directly placed his hand on Bee's chest, and a sealing formula slowly appeared.
As the seal on Bee's body was undone, his body began to convulse violently. His chest heaved as if something was trying to burst out.
After a moment of intense spasms, his body suddenly stiffened.
A black hole appeared in Bee's chest, and a tentacle covered in suckers emerged, lashing out at Naruto.
"Heh!"
Naruto simply sneered and called out in his mind.
"Kushina!"
"Got it!" Kushina's voice echoed with excitement. She had long held a grudge against Kumogakure.
Instantly, numerous chains shot out from the seal on Naruto's stomach, wrapping around Gyuki's tentacle and slowly pulling it out.
"You wretched little..."
Gyuki, now fully emerged, glared with its ox-like eyes and began to curse.
But before it could finish, the Adamantine Sealing Chains bound it tightly, rendering it immobile.
Naruto formed a series of hand seals and slapped them onto the Gyuki's tentacle. The massive body, dozens of times larger than Naruto, was sucked into his stomach.
The iron gate slammed shut, and a sealing talisman was affixed. The seal space had welcomed its second Tailed Beast guest.
Naruto then turned his gaze to the barely alive Bee lying on the ground, a cold smile playing on his lips.
"You're still alive?"