Naruto: I have Ten Skill Bars

Chapter 455 454: Tenten’s Last Stand

If Shigure were here at this moment, he would probably be furious.

Because the female shinobi being cornered right now was none other than Tenten.

She had forged the black blade for Shigure, putting all her effort into creating that weapon. And now, she was being pushed to the brink of death by two Ōtsutsuki.

Her injuries were severe.

Tenten stared at the two Ōtsutsuki closing in on her, her expression filled with helplessness.

Dying… didn't matter.

But there were still people waiting for her to return.

Rock Lee.

Not far away, Lee was hidden within the park, barely clinging to life. His injuries were even worse than hers.

Tenten could have fled with him, or continued hiding, but Lee's condition was too critical. Neji was missing, and Konoha's forces had already collapsed into chaos.

She had no other choice.

She couldn't just watch Lee die.

So she took the risk and came out, hoping to find medical supplies to save him.

But the moment she stepped out, she ran straight into the Ōtsutsuki.

And now, she had nowhere left to run.

If she tried to go back, she would only lead them straight to Lee.

Taking a deep breath, Tenten steadied herself.

Then she chose to fight to the death.

Unfortunately, the gap in strength was far too great.

She couldn't even break their defenses.

Her body was covered in wounds. Blood flowed continuously from her arms, and two deep, fatal punctures marked her chest. As the blood loss worsened, her strength rapidly faded.

This time… she really might die here.

Tenten let out a quiet sigh and lifted her head, staring at the two enemies before her.

Even if she died, she would drag them down with her.

But with her current power, even that seemed impossible.

Damn it…

Why are their bodies so tough? Even my ninja tools can't pierce them.

A trace of despair crept into her eyes.

Among all her weapons, perhaps only the black blade Shigure had forged could injure them.

"Still thinking of resisting?" one of the Ōtsutsuki sneered.

"Hmph. Foolish. It will only make your death more painful."

As he spoke, he raised his hand.

A black receiver shot forward at terrifying speed, aimed straight at Tenten's life.

Poof!

A senbon suddenly shot out and struck the rod mid-air, deflecting it.

Tenten froze for a moment.

"Who—? A Konoha shinobi?"

Hope flashed in her eyes.

But before she could react further, two more senbon flew toward the Ōtsutsuki's necks.

Clink!

They bounced off harmlessly.

"So tough…"

A calm voice sounded.

In the next instant, the two Ōtsutsuki turned sharply.

"Who dares attack us?"

A figure stepped out.

Haku.

"If piercing doesn't work… then let's try something else."

Haku gently raised his hand.

A chilling wave of cold surged outward in an instant.

Ice Release.

The temperature plummeted as frost spread rapidly, freezing both Ōtsutsuki solid before they could react.

In an instant, they were sealed within ice.

Tenten stared in disbelief.

Solved… just like that?

Her gaze locked onto Haku.

Ice Release…

Not Konoha.

Then she noticed the forehead protector.

"Kiri shinobi…? Why would you—"

Before she could finish, Haku moved.

In a flash, two more figures appeared behind him. Without hesitation, they lifted the frozen Ōtsutsuki.

Haku stepped forward and caught Tenten as her strength gave out, preventing her from collapsing.

Then, without another word, they all disappeared into the park's deeper shadows.

Moments later, a large group of Ōtsutsuki rushed into the area.

But by then, they were already gone.

Their target lay elsewhere.

Kuji.