Watching her two closest loved ones attack her, Kushina immediately realized that she had fallen under a genjutsu.
However, just as she gathered Chakra and prepared to break through the other party's genjutsu, she discovered that no matter what she did, she simply could not escape the illusion before her.
The figures of Yoru Machi and Minato shattered once more, and Uchiha Fugaku appeared before Kushina again. "Trying to dispel my Tsukuyomi using the methods for escaping ordinary genjutsu? Isn't that just wishful thinking?
"Until I finish dealing with the Nine-Tails, stay obediently inside this genjutsu."
In the outside world, Naruto, who had originally been blasted away, was once again saved by Jiraiya.
Moreover, Naruto had now entered Tailed Beast Transformation mode and was locked in a fierce battle with Uchiha Fugaku.
Thanks to Yoru Machi and Rin's guidance, Naruto had actually gained a preliminary ability to use Tailed Beast Transformation mode. However, because the Nine-Tails had not completely submitted, overusing Tailed Beast Chakra still carried the risk of losing control.
While Naruto fought Fugaku, Jiraiya had originally intended for Kushina to serve as a safeguard. The Uzumaki Clan's Sealing Jutsu was renowned throughout the ninja world. Kushina might not have been particularly strong in combat, but if the Nine-Tails inside Naruto truly went berserk, only she could restrain him.
However, when Jiraiya called out to Kushina, he found that she gave no response. Only when he approached her did he discover that she had already fallen under a genjutsu.
Jiraiya had originally wanted to help Kushina break free from the genjutsu, but Fugaku clearly would not allow him to do so.
With a Summoning Technique slammed onto the ground, the new Six Paths of Pain, created through Impure World Reincarnation from Jinchuriki, appeared at Fugaku's side.
Although their Tailed