"I'll say it again, get out of here!"
Kushina was on all fours, her eyes glowing with scarlet vertical pupils like a wild beast.
Four blood-red tails whipped through the air with such speed that they were nearly invisible, creating a dizzying effect for anyone who looked.
Bang, bang, bang.
A series of powerful impacts created a resonant hum, each strike carrying immense force. Anything in their path, whether rocks or other objects, crumbled as easily as tofu.
The Cloud Ninjas surrounding her were forced to retreat, unable to get close.
"Quick! Use long-range ninjutsu to contain her!" Elite Jonin Kurabi commanded calmly, his voice steady. "Don't panic, support is on the way. As long as we can hold off the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki and seal her, we will win this battle!"
Although it was unclear why Konoha allowed the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki to venture into the Land of Lightning alone, Kurabi knew this was a rare opportunity.
The significance of a tailed beast Jinchuriki to all nations was obvious. Konoha's rise to become the strongest ninja village, aside from the Uchiha and Senju clans, was largely due to their control over the most powerful tailed beast – the Nine-Tails!
If they could capture the Nine-Tails, Kumogakure would replace Konoha as the strongest ninja village.
Moreover, with the combined might of the Eight-Tail, the Two-Tail, and the Nine-Tail, sweeping across the entire ninja world was not just a pipe dream!
Realizing this, Kurabi issued his orders decisively: "No matter the cost, we must contain the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki. Do you understand?!"
"Yes, Lord Kurabi!"
The Cloud Ninjas, who had initially considered retreating, were now compelled to launch a renewed offensive.
"Lightning Release: Lightning Pillar!"
"Lightning Release: Thunder Stream!"
"Lightning Release: Flash!"
"Earth Style: Earth Binding Technique!"
"Wind Style: Great Breakthrough!"
For a moment, every kind of ninjutsu, no matter how powerful, was aimed at Kushina.
"Get out of my way! Get out of my way!"
Kushina growled as she sprinted at full speed, desperately trying to escape the encirclement.
But every time she tried to break free, the Cloud Ninjas would rush in to block her, doing everything they could to keep her trapped.
When she turned to fight back, the Cloud Ninjas would retreat and bombard her with long-range ninjutsu.
Despite their transformation into tailed beasts, granting them immense destructive power, Kushina's combat experience was still lacking.
The Cloud Ninjas' relentless and nearly shameless tactics left her unable to counter them effectively.
Their constant harassment fueled Kushina's rage, chipping away at her remaining sanity.
Gradually, her chakra surged like boiling water, and a fifth tail appeared behind her. Her skin couldn't withstand the intense density and began to peel away in strips, revealing blood-red flesh beneath the deep black. Her appearance increasingly resembled that of a beast.
"Aaaaa——!"
Kushina howled in pain as her skin was torn away.
Hatred, resentment, anger, and murderous intent—every negative emotion intertwined in her mind, overwhelming her fragile nerves.
It felt as though a voice was urging her: Kill them! Kill them!
"Kill, kill you!"
Boom!!!
The violent surge of chakra was like a crashing wave, obliterating the ground nearby.
Layers of hard rock were torn apart. Strong winds roared, carrying the scarlet chakra, surging like a tidal wave, and impacting the surrounding space and buildings.
"Damn it, they still haven't arrived?"
Seeing this, Kurabi grew increasingly anxious. "This is the fifth tail. If it continues any longer, it will be disastrous!"
He had witnessed firsthand the terrifying sight of the Eight-Tails going berserk. Just one Tailed Beast Ball had permanently altered the terrain and evaporated an entire lake's worth of water.
If possible, he wanted to avoid facing a rampaging Jinchūriki!
Swish!
Just as Kushina was on the verge of losing control and going completely berserk, a figure suddenly appeared in the center of the battlefield.
The dark black robe fluttered in the strong wind, and on the back of the robe was a design: red on top and white on the bottom, resembling a round fan.
Kurabi's pupils contracted sharply. The fan design was unique to one clan in the entire ninja world: "Uchiha——!"
Although he had anticipated that Konoha would send someone to rescue Minato Namikaze, he didn't expect them to arrive so quickly. Judging by the appearance, it seemed to be an Anbu from the Uchiha clan!
Observing the figure standing firm in the fierce wind, with messy black hair flying and a white animal mask, Kurabi suddenly recalled Uchiha Kagami, who had once dominated the ninja world and was known as the right-hand man of the Second Hokage!
Swish, swish, swish!
Three more black figures flashed into view around him. They were also Anbu from Konoha.
In an instant, the tense battlefield atmosphere turned oddly calm due to the sudden appearance of the Uchiha.
"Owl, what should we do?"
Cold sweat dripped from Crane's forehead. While keeping a wary eye on the Cloud Ninja, he looked in horror at the Nine-Tails Jinchūriki on the verge of going berserk.
He really couldn't understand why Sogetsu had to appear from the front, and in this manner!
It was impossible not to attract attention now!
Uchiha Sogetsu ignored him and, withstanding the immense chakra impact, approached Kushina, who was on the brink of collapse.
"Sir?"
The Konoha Anbu observing the scene cried out in alarm, "Don't approach! Sir, the Jinchūriki has gone berserk!"
Despite their warnings, Uchiha Sogetsu continued to advance toward Kushina.
"Is he seeking death?"
Kurabi looked at him in surprise, struggling to understand the deeper meaning behind this man's actions.
Soon, Uchiha Sogetsu stood before Kushina, his eyes reflecting ripples of emotion.
The Nine-Tailed Fox was in a frenzied state, about to lash out at the person in front of it, but suddenly it froze, as if paralyzed by an unseen force.
At this moment, within Kushina's sealed space, Kushina, overwhelmed and controlled by the Nine-Tails' chakra, had lost her grip on reality and lapsed into a semi-conscious state.
The powerful Nine-Tails Chakra, constrained by the sealing barrier, nearly filled the entire sealed space.
The intense, blood-red aura, mingled with deep-seated hatred and resentment, seemed poised to consume and obliterate everything. The overwhelming sense of oppression was almost unbearable.
"Is this what the inside of a Jinchūriki's body looks like?"
This was Uchiha Sogetsu's first visit to this place, and he surveyed the area with curiosity.
The Uzumaki clan was renowned for its sealing techniques, making it difficult for tailed beasts to escape.
However, this instance was an anomaly. Minato Namikaze's sudden misfortune had destabilized Kushina.
Additionally, her unauthorized journey to the Land of Lightning and the excessive use of the tailed beast's power had weakened the seal.
Taking advantage of the weakened seal and Kushina's anger, the Nine-Tailed Fox managed to partially break free.
"Who are you, little devil?"
A dark, grating voice emanated from behind the iron door.
Noticing Kushina's semi-conscious state, Uchiha Sogetsu used hypnosis to put her into a deeper slumber, then approached the sealed gate.
"Come closer. I want to get a better look at you."
The voice behind the sealed door spoke again, like a siren's call, tempting and sinister.
"Very well."
Uchiha Sogetsu chuckled softly and continued forward.
When he reached the door, he paused and gazed up at the massive shadowy figure. "Nine-Tails, it's a pleasure to meet you. I'm here to negotiate some terms."
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