Reincarnation Paradise Park-Chapter 555 - 43: Farewell, My Partner

The pursuers are closing in, and the sealing of the One-Tail continues.

On the morning of the fourth day, after three days of sealing, the sealing of the One-Tail enters the final stage.

"The enemy is here, very close."

Jue senses that the enemy is within 5 kilometers.

"How are we going to deal with those pesky flies?"

Kisame Hoshigaki seems eager to move nearby, as his main body is not far from the River Country.

"Ignore them for now. We have an additional layer of insurance. If that fails, Bai Ye, Deidara, Sasori, you three will hold them off."

Su Xiao and the others are there in person in the cave; the others are just projections.

"Sure."

The sealing continues. Unexpectedly, at the final stage, the Gedo Statue becomes active, significantly speeding up the sealing process.

As the last wisp of red Chakra drifts out of Gaara’s body, the Gedo Statue’s mouth closes, and Gaara, suspended in mid-air, falls to the ground below.

With a thud, Gaara crashes to the ground, his Sand Armor completely shattered and stripped away, and the breath of life vanishes from his body.

Fifth Kazekage Gaara dies after the Tailed Beast is extracted from him.

"It’s over."

In his heart, Heavenly Dao heaves a sigh of relief; this sealing was quite perilous as the Konoha and Sand Shinobi pursuit forces are already outside the cave.

"Damn, my shoulders are sore."

"So tiring, having to repeat this several more times is really a headache."

The Akatsuki Organization members look relaxed now that the sealing is complete.

"Thank you all."

Boom!

As Heavenly Dao speaks, a dull sound echoes from the cave entrance cliff.

"They’re already this close. Surprisingly, there is a Jinchuriki in the pursuit team... Is it the Nine-Tails."

Heavenly Dao looks towards Su Xiao and the others.

"I’ll leave the rest to you three. As for the Jinchuriki... capture if there’s a chance, but if not, just retreat. It’s still too early to capture the Nine-Tails."

Heavenly Dao’s projection fades away; he is merely saving face for Itachi Uchiha, and the other members’ projections also vanish.

Bang.

The Gedo Statue turns into white smoke and disappears.

"Hey, that’s not very loyal, the pursuers are already at the entrance."

Deidara yawns, having barely rested in the past three days.

"There’s nothing we can do; our main bodies are here."

Sasori’s tone is a bit off, although it’s hard to pinpoint exactly what’s wrong.

Boom, boom!

A series of loud explosions come from outside, as people attempt to forcibly smash the boulders at the cave entrance.

The three inside remain unfazed. This cave is protected by a ’Five Sealed Barrier’; unless these five seals are broken simultaneously, each is interconnected, and forcibly breaking one is impossible.

This barrier was set up by Nagato and has a unique feature that can stall the four enemies outside for Su Xiao and others.

At this moment, Kakashi and his team stand outside the cave, totaling eight people.

Team Kai: The man himself, Neji, Tenten, Little Li.

Team Kakashi: Kakashi himself, Naruto, Sakura Haruno.

Sand Ninja Team: Chiyo.

Interestingly, although it was the Sand Ninja Village’s Jinchuriki and Kazekage who were captured, more Konoha ninjas came than from the Sand Ninja Village.

Outside the cave.

"Here’s the plan: to break the Five Sealed Barrier, we need five people to destroy five seals simultaneously, Neji."

Kakashi signals Neji to use his White Eye to observe.

Neji forms a hand seal.

"White Eye."

The blood vessels at Neji’s temples bulge, and his vision changes.

"Found it."

Neji reports the positions, Kakashi hesitates for a moment, then looks at Kai. With four members in Team Kai, they can break the seals with Kakashi’s cooperation.

"Understood."

Team Kai moves into action.

...

Inside the cave, Su Xiao and the others can vaguely hear voices outside.

"If you really want to come, hurry up and get in."

Though injured, Deidara shows no fear.

"Here they come."

Boom!

Dust rises, rubble flies, and a pink-haired female ninja charges into the cave with a punch stance, wearing black gloves.

"A pretty good entrance indeed, hm."

Deidara and Sasori each stand by Gaara’s corpse, while Su Xiao sits on a large stone not far away, with Bubu Wang at his feet.

Four figures dash into the cave: Kakashi, Chiyo, Naruto, and Sakura.

As for Team Kai, they are held back by the seal set up by Nagato and can’t join the fight for a while.

Kakashi assesses the situation inside the cave. Upon seeing Gaara’s body, he doesn’t look pleased.

"We’re too late."

Naruto stands frozen, also seeing Gaara’s body.

A sinister aura spreads as Naruto’s teeth sharpen, and his eyes turn from sky blue to blood red.

"You bastards!"

Seeing Gaara’s body makes Naruto slightly lose control, with signs of Tail Beast Transformation already showing.

"Oh? Seems like this is the guy."

Deidara sits atop Gaara’s corpse, scrutinizing Naruto nearby.

"Bastard, get off."

Gaara’s death clearly shakes Naruto, and with someone sitting on Gaara’s body, it’s easy to understand his anger.

Both Jinchuriki, Naruto and Gaara experienced tragic childhoods, creating a deep friendship through mutual understanding.

"No doubt about it, this is the Nine-Tailed Jinchuriki. Just like Itachi said, the one who screams first upon entering is the Nine-Tailed Jinchuriki; an apt description indeed."

Sasori silently stares at Granny Chiyo—his own grandmother.

Clap, clap~

Deidara pats Gaara’s face, glancing at Naruto.

"Give him back, you bastard."

Naruto lunges at Deidara at full speed.

"Deidara, don’t provoke the Jinchuriki. Once the tail comes out, it’s a real problem."

Su Xiao stands up, drawing the Dragon Slash from his waist.

"Naruto, calm down, it’s a trap!"

Kakashi steps in front of Naruto, eyes fixed on Su Xiao.

"The enemy hopes you’ll rush over, just like that guy."

"Hm?"

Naruto pauses, the blood-red fading slightly from his eyes.

"Deidara, you should’ve just chopped off the One-Tail Jinchuriki’s head. Then the Nine-Tailed Jinchuriki would definitely charge over."

Su Xiao regrets missing the chance; if Naruto dared to approach, despite Kakashi being nearby, Naruto would’ve lost something vital, if not his life.

"Deidara."

Sasori, who’s been silent, finally speaks.

"Hm?"

"Let me deal with him." Sasori eyes Gaara underneath Deidara and continues, "The Nine-Tailed Jinchuriki seems eager to get back this corpse."

"That does seem to be the case."

Deidara regards Naruto with a smile.

"Scorpion Brother."

Sasori looks at Deidara, puzzled.

"Although you might get angry at this, leave the Nine-Tailed Jinchuriki to me."

"Don’t get carried away! You and Bai Ye already captured one. Bai Ye, what do you say?"

"Don’t look at me; you two can do as you please."

Su Xiao temporarily avoids targeting the Nine-Tails because of the danger. There are plenty of other targets; why go after the strongest one?

After chatting, Deidara and Sasori engage in their usual squabble. Deidara takes Gaara’s body, flying out on a clay bird, with Kakashi and Naruto in pursuit.

Now, only four people and a dog remain in the cave: Su Xiao, Sasori, Chiyo, and Sakura.

"Bai Ye, I’ll handle it here."

Sasori speaks.

"You don’t need me to kill this one?"

Su Xiao points his blade at Sakura; he’s a nemesis of Taijutsu Ninjas like her.

"Thanks, but no need."

Sasori implies he wants a solo showdown.

"Then forget it. Sasori... farewell."

Su Xiao heads towards the cave entrance.

"Goodbye. You’re much more reliable than Deidara, a great partner."