Chapter 6: Fall of the Beast
Even victory can be a lie—if you already know the truth.
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BOOM!
The ground shook as Killer Bee roared, his chakra bursting out like a volcano.
Red energy wrapped around him like armor. Four tails now. His eyes were glowing white. His skin turned dark and rough. Steam hissed from his back.
Partial transformation—Version Two.
He wasn't just Bee anymore.
He was the Eight-Tails' wrath.
"RRRAAAAHHHHH!!"
Suigetsu backed up. "So this is what a perfect Jinchūriki looks like…"
Jūgo stepped in front of Sasuke. "He's not rampaging. He's in full control."
Karin gasped from above. "His chakra just spiked again! He's using more of the Eight-Tails' true power!"
Bee slammed both fists into the ground.
CRACK!
The entire plateau split open.
Sasuke gritted his teeth. His chest still hurt from the last hit.
Blood leaked from his mouth.
I can't afford another direct blow.
His system window opened instantly.
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[SYSTEM – INVENTORY ACCESS]
• Healing Pill ×2
• Kusanagi Blade
• Chakra Scrolls
• Tentacle Seal Scroll (Pending)
[Use Item: Healing Pill – Confirm?]
[YES]
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He swallowed the pill in one move.
A rush of heat spread through his body.
His ribs clicked. His vision cleared slightly. But not fully.
Enough to stand. Enough to fight.
Bee turned toward him again.
"RAAAAGHH—!!"
He moved.
FAST.
Sasuke barely had time to blink before Bee was already in front of him.
"LARIAT!"
Jūgo jumped in the way.
BOOM!
He took the full hit and smashed through a boulder.
Sasuke moved sideways and attacked.
"Lightning Style: Chidori!"
He aimed for Bee's side.
Bee blocked with a red-armored arm. The Chidori crackled but didn't break through.
Bee's tail slammed into Sasuke's stomach.
CRASH!
Sasuke flew into a pile of rocks and hit hard.
The shadow clone rushed forward.
It slashed Bee's back with its sword—but Bee didn't even react.
Bee turned and roared. The shockwave blew the clone away, cracking its arm and leg.
Suigetsu charged next.
"Get away from him!"
He swung his huge sword down.
CLANG!
Bee caught it with one hand and tossed Suigetsu aside like paper.
Blood dripped from Suigetsu's mouth as he crashed to the side.
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Back to Sasuke
Sasuke pushed himself up with one arm.
His body trembled.
His Sharingan spun.
This is getting out of control.
Bee howled. His tails burned brighter.
"RAAAAAAAGHHH—!!"
He slammed the ground again. Huge rocks flew into the air.
Karin screamed from the cliff, "Sasuke! Do something or we're all dead!"
The clone stepped in front of Sasuke—still standing, but damaged.
Sasuke looked at his hand.
Lightning flickered weakly around it.
Not enough.
He opened his left eye wide.
I didn't want to use it.
But now… I have no choice.
"Amaterasu!"
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FWOOSH!
Black flames burst from his eye, targeting Bee's chest.
They caught instantly—burning through the red cloak, through the chakra, through everything.
Bee screamed.
"GRAAAHHHH—!"
The fire spread across his right arm, down his side, up toward his neck.
Karin covered her mouth. "It's burning through his tailed beast cloak—like it's nothing!"
Suigetsu watched in silence. "That's… terrifying."
Bee staggered backward.
He lost balance.
He fell—off the edge of the plateau.
SPLASH!
He hit the lake below, flaming.
Steam hissed across the water.
Then—nothing.
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Silence
The battlefield went still.
The black flames flickered gently on the lake's surface.
Everyone stared.
Karin blinked. "His chakra… it's gone."
Suigetsu wiped blood from his mouth. "So… it's over?"
Jūgo stood beside Sasuke. "He's finished."
Sasuke didn't answer.
He just looked at the water.
His Sharingan narrowed.
No.
That wasn't him.
That was a tentacle.
He tricked us.
The system opened.
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[SYSTEM NOTIFICATION – BATTLE COMPLETE]
Target: Killer Bee (Perfect Jinchūriki)
Outcome: Tactical Escape
Mission Objective: Capture/Neutralize Target
• Result: Target Forced to Retreat via Decoy
• Status: Sealing Item (Tentacle) Acquired
[Combat Rating: A]
[Level Up: 60 → 64]
[New Trait Unlocked: Flame Control – Level 2]
• Gain better mastery over Amaterasu shape and suppression
[Bonus: Shadow Clone Efficiency – 87%]
[+1 Control | +1 Intelligence | +10 Resolve]
Note: Target not killed. Victory acknowledged due to retreat and team belief.
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Sasuke blinked once and closed the window.
He turned away from the lake.
Obito would arrive soon.
They would deliver the tentacle, just like in canon.
They would seal it.
They would believe they captured Bee.
But Sasuke knew.
I didn't beat him.
But I forced him to run.
And that's enough—for now.
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Cut to Killer Bee – Far Away
In a dark cave hidden in the rocks, Killer Bee sat shirtless, one arm scorched.
He winced, looking at the seal on his shoulder.
"Whew… black flames ain't playin'."
He dropped a burned piece of tentacle beside him.
"Still, I'm free. And they're fooled."
He smiled, rapping softly.
"Yo yo, I let 'em think they got me tight,
But the Eight-Tails host still outta sight!"
He leaned back against the cave wall.
"Time to train… and write a better verse."
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Back to Sasuke – Sunset
Sasuke stood in the wind, his team behind him, the fire fading.
He looked at his left hand.
It no longer shook.
Next time, I won't just make you run.
Next time, I'll end it.
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To be continued.