"What an amazing young man." Opposite him, Onoki squinted and said admiringly, "Even though the Flying Thunder God Technique was completely suppressed, he still managed to hold on for so long. He even managed to injure me." On his right chest, a puncture wound was clearly visible, caused by the Flying Thunder God Technique.

Moreover, there were several Root members lying dead nearby. One can imagine how fierce the battle must have been.

"Indeed." Even a ninja like Old Purple, who wasn't good with words, had to admit. "If we hadn't made preparations beforehand, we probably wouldn't have been able to deal with him."

"Ha...ha!" At this moment, Minato Namikaze still had a breath of life left. His pale blue eyes were fixed on the opposite side, but he could no longer utter a single word.

"No, impossible...it can't be!" Clearly, the shocking scene was too much for Kushina to bear. Her pupils dilated. "Minato! Aaaaaaah!" Under the intense emotional stimulation, a certain switch within her body was activated.

Boom!

An extremely powerful chakra emanated from her body. Fiery red, filled with a violent and evil aura, it enveloped her entire being.

255 Clash of Titans

Hula la.

At that moment, a powerful whirlwind swept around Kushina, centered on her. Immediately, massive, fiery red chakra, almost tangible, rose like a vortex. Her crimson hair flew wildly, and her pupils gradually transformed into crimson vertical slits.

This scene naturally attracted the attention of everyone else present. All eyes turned to them.

"Kushina?"

"Oh no, this is troublesome."

"This is the Nine-Tails. Its chakra is truly terrifying."

"Danzo! Our plan didn't include the appearance of a Nine-Tails Jinchuriki!"

Everyone present wore a solemn and worried expression. The appearance of the berserk Kushina was not a good thing for any of them.

The destructive power of the Tailed Beasts is immense! Usually, only another Tailed Beast can contend with them. Most importantly, a berserk Jinchuriki is completely indiscriminate in its actions, showing no distinction between friend and foe. In its eyes, there is only destruction and slaughter.

"It's indeed an accident that she's here." Even Danzo felt a bit troubled at this moment, but he remained calm and said, "However, as long as we can stop her for now and deal with Sarutobi and the others as soon as possible, it will be fine."

"That's the only way." Onoki pondered for a moment, then sighed. "Old Purple, it's up to you."

"Ah, I've been wanting to meet this legendary strongest tailed beast too!" Old Purple nodded, a dark red magma surged from his body, and with a stomp of his foot, he charged straight toward Kushina.

However, before he could even get close, with a loud bang, Kushina's right arm transformed into a giant claw, instantly slapping him away.

Rumble.

Under this overwhelming force, Lao Zi's body was like a baseball being hit and sent flying. After crashing through several stone pillars in the venue, he finally slammed heavily to the ground.

Ow.

A roar unlike any human's could be heard, and orange-red chakra, like an outer garment, clung to Kushina's body. Long ears and six tails danced behind her, and empty eyes surveyed her surroundings. At this moment, the girl was unrecognizable; she resembled an enlarged version of a fox.

"As expected of the Nine-Tails, such power..." As he rose from the ruins, a dark purple chakra energy surged from Old Purple's body. "He really shouldn't be underestimated." He raised his hands and quickly formed hand seals.

Lava Release: Scorching River Rock Technique!

Rumble.

Balls of magma, each over two meters in diameter, spewed from Lao Zi's mouth. Although they weren't moving very fast, the magma balls left scorched marks wherever they went, their terrifying heat seemingly capable of igniting the air.

Having entered a berserk state, Kushina had clearly lost her usual battle intelligence, leaving only a pure instinct for destruction and annihilation. Even though the magma sphere was unimaginably hot, she still extended her claws and slammed them directly at it.

Bang bang bang!

A series of explosions.

Magma spheres burst open one by one, and scorching hot lava splashed onto Kushina like spraying waves. Even the Nine-Tails' chakra cloak was burned with holes, and the smell of burning filled the air.

Ow.

Faced with this substantial attack, Kushina became even more agitated. Strands of chakra, like bubbles, formed two tails behind her again, unleashing a powerful and oppressive aura.

"Damn it! This can't go on, Kushina!" Jiraiya cried out upon seeing this. "If the Nine-Tails breaks free, you'll be implicated too!"

"You don't have time to worry about others right now, Jiraiya!" Orochimaru suddenly appeared beside him, and with a flick of his right hand, two gray-brown venomous snakes quickly coiled around his body. "You should worry about yourself."

"Orochimaru!" Jiraiya gritted his teeth and said angrily, "Do you know? My disciple is dead!" With a powerful jerk, he snapped the venomous snakes in two.

"Ah, I see." Orochimaru chuckled dismissively. "So what?"

· ……

"So, I can no longer forgive you!" Jiraiya said, his eyes blazing with unprecedented fury, his massive body trembling slightly. "Get ready. From now on, I will fight with the intention of killing you."

"Is that so?" Orochimaru's smile vanished completely at that moment, and he said seriously, "Then let's begin!"

call.

The killing intent emanating from the two seemed to create a convection current in the air. A gentle breeze stirred, and dust filled the sky.

next moment.

Their figures vanished instantly, intersecting in one place.

Bang.

Not far to their side, two Jinchuriki who were nearly fully transformed into Tailed Beasts also began a real battle.

Compared to the chilling and graceful combat between ninjas, these two monsters, who had essentially lost their human form, fought with brutal, visceral blows, with almost no dodging or defense.

Nine tails versus four tails.

Although both are tailed beasts, their strengths are on completely different levels, based on the Sage of Six Paths' allocation of chakra.

This is true.

Kushina only unleashed seven tails, yet it was enough to overwhelm Roshi, leaving him unable to lift his head. His body was repeatedly knocked away, with almost no power to retaliate.

Bang.

Another loud, muffled thud.

Once again, Old Purple was sent flying, and he opened his mouth in mid-air, spitting out a ball of chakra.

Kushina remained unfazed, meeting the Tailed Beast Bomb head-on with a claw strike.

Rumble.

With a deafening explosion, Kushina's body was sent flying backward. A large chunk of her chakra cloak was torn away, but it was quickly covered by newly formed chakra. Furthermore, this chakra expanded rapidly, and the enormous monstrous phantom solidified. Then, skeletons began to form on the phantom's surface, giving rise to veins, flesh, and fur.

When its body landed on the ground, it had fully revealed its true Nine-Tails form.

256. Grim Situation

Roar.

The gigantic Nine-Tailed Fox appeared in everyone's sight, like a towering mountain that commanded respect. With a gentle flick of its tail, the semi-circular duplex building behind it collapsed as if struck by a massive hammer.

This scene also caused everyone who was fighting to stop their actions. Even these Kage-level powerhouses still appeared somewhat insignificant under the intimidating aura of the Nine-Tails.

The nine-tailed fox stared at these ant-like humans with its dark red vertical pupils. Then, without any warning, it suddenly opened its mouth.

hum.

The colorful chakra balls condensed and eventually formed a giant Tailed Beast Ball.

"Oh no, get out of the way!" Onoki shouted a warning.

The people present weren't fools; before he could even finish speaking, they scattered rapidly in all directions.

Rumble.

A beam of blazing white light shot up!

Under the overwhelming destructive force, the stone ground was like a fragile sandwich, being torn apart layer by layer. A strong wind surged, and countless stones and dirt were scattered in all directions, filling the air with dust.

"Kushina..." Jiraiya, who had appeared in another corner, looked in the direction of Kurama, his expression filled with anxiety. "Damn it!"

"Damn it, is there really no way out?" Hiruzen Sarutobi also frowned deeply. This was the first time he had felt such helplessness since becoming Hokage.

"I told you you're old, Sarutobi." Danzo appeared behind him like a persistent ghost. He raised his right hand and unleashed a wind blade.

Swish.

Hiruzen Sarutobi instinctively dodged to the right, avoiding the wind blade attack. But the instant his figure landed, a long sword suddenly pierced through his back.

"I'm so sorry, Sarutobi-sensei." Orochimaru, holding the Kusanagi Sword, chuckled, "I've been waiting for you here."

"Orochimaru!" Hiruzen Sarutobi gritted his teeth, swinging his Ruyi Jingu Bang backward with the force of thunder. "You bastard, why did you do such a thing?!"

However, Orochimaru seemed to have anticipated this move, and deftly dodged it with a light step. "Because he and I have been partners for a long time." He glanced at Danzo not far away.

"And most importantly... isn't it interesting? Creating a new paradise from ruins. That's in line with nature's way of survival."

cough cough.

After spitting out two mouthfuls of blood, Hiruzen Sarutobi said nothing more, only looking at Orochimaru with a sorrowful and resentful gaze.

This disciple, whom he had the highest hopes for and who possessed the greatest talent, ultimately became his adversary. This feeling was even more despairing than the current situation and circumstances.

Ow.

In the silent and solemn atmosphere, another earth-shattering roar erupted.

Having lost his reason and consciousness, Old Purple also completely transformed into the Four-Tails at this moment. The giant ape, standing over ten meters tall, stood upright, its bulging muscles exuding explosive power.

The two tailed beasts met, but there was no sense of camaraderie or bittersweet farewell. In their berserk state, they didn't care about past companionship or blood ties; they just attacked each other!

Bang bang bang.

It was as if two massive mountains had collided, and a series of huge explosions immediately echoed throughout the venue.

However, as mentioned earlier, the Nine-Tails is undisputed to be at the very top of the Tailed Beasts. Under the same battle intelligence and conditions, it could completely overwhelm any other Tailed Beast in a one-on-one fight.

After just a few rounds, the situation was already clear: the Four-Tails was completely on the receiving end of the beating... However, despite the overwhelming dominance, it was impossible to end the battle completely in a short time. After all, the Tailed Beasts' enormous chakra reserves and terrifying regenerative abilities were undeniable, and conventional methods could not deliver a fatal blow.

Under the influence of these factors, the situation became extremely tense. The entire Konoha tournament venue seemed to have become a training ground for the two tailed beasts, occupying most of the space.

dong dong dong.

Each collision between the two tailed beasts was like an earthquake, shattering the earth and collapsing buildings. Huge craters, resembling those from meteorites, formed one after another. At the same time, fragments of rock and buildings shot out in all directions like cannonballs with long trails!

The aftershocks of this magnitude clearly had a significant impact on the battles of others in the arena. To avoid being affected, some even abandoned their enemies and desperately retreated outside the battle zone.

Those who were injured or unable to move were hit by these suddenly flying boulders and stone pillars, which aggravated their injuries, and some were even smashed into mincemeat!

The battle was unfolding in a way that exceeded the expectations of each of the 4.3 individuals. It was spiraling out of control.

Outside the Konoha tournament venue, another battlefield was equally intense.

The combined forces of Iwa and Amegakure invaded with overwhelming force, numbering over five thousand. The ninja remaining in Konoha also numbered around five thousand, making it appear as if the two sides were evenly matched.

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