Pfft!!
Amid a crisp piercing sound.
Naruto, already corroded and enveloped by dark crimson Tailed Beast Chakra, nearly transformed into a "little Nine-Tails," had an egg-sized hole appear in his chest.
Even the Tailed Beast Cloak could not block that strike.
In the sky diagonally above and behind him floated a figure in a Black and Red Cloud Robe, with Crested Fragrance Eyes and short blond hair. His right index finger remained extended.
Pain (Hinata Cang Yue exclusive)!
His appearance nearly silenced the battlefield.
Because Naruto's heart had been pierced through.
Dong Dong Wave!
This long-range attack had already been terrifying before, let alone the fact that it could grow stronger along with its user.
Most importantly, much like Flame Finger and Chidori Sharp Spear, this ranged attack combined instant casting with concealment.
Although Godly Vacuum Attack possessed far greater power and destructive force, it required time to charge and caused far too much commotion, making it unsuitable for certain situations.
Such as an ambush like this.
Had she used Godly Vacuum Attack, Naruto, who now possessed beast-like instincts, would certainly have reacted. Only a sneak attack like this could succeed.
"Naruto!!"
Sakura, who had retreated to create distance, noticed the commotion here.
Her voice was like a stone thrown into water, shattering the battlefield's silence.
"Naruto!"
Yamato also gave up on restraining Hashirama Senju and swiftly retreated.
It was not that Asuma did not want to retreat, but Hashirama Senju was currently controlled by talismans and would not stop attacking. He could only do his utmost to hold him back.
Sai, meanwhile, held Kabuto off so Sakura could go to Naruto.
"A bag of rice, how many floors can it carry? Feel pain!"
Hinata Cang Yue spoke in Pain's lofty, cold, and merciless voice.
Well, those words had already