Kakashi and Naruto's shadow clone hid behind a giant tree. The shockwave from the Tailed Beast Bomb explosion made even the massive tree, wide enough for six or seven people to encircle, tremble.
"What terrifying power..."
Rumble, rumble. The distant explosions finally began to subside.
Whoosh. The real Naruto, clad in a golden cloak, appeared beside Kakashi and the shadow clone. He patted Kakashi on the shoulder, replenishing the Nine-Tails' Chakra within him.
The shadow clone vanished.
"Teacher Kakashi!"
"Yeah, I understand!"
Kamui!
Whoosh! The enormous monster was twisted out from Kakashi's left eye and hurled forth!
Damn insects! What is this place?—Hm? The fox's Jinchuriki!?
The moment Shukaku emerged, he began yelling furiously. Being inexplicably sent to an empty place had enraged him beyond measure! But when he saw Naruto here as well, he immediately grinned. Perfect. I was just thinking of crushing you to death!
"Are you only good at talking big, you stinking raccoon?"
Naruto raised his gaze. His eyes had already transformed into cross-shaped pupils! At some point, he had entered a state where Sage Mode and Nine-Tails Mode coexisted!
Pervy Sage's Chakra... Hm? Is he watching Orochimaru... Grandpa Third Hokage is in danger too... Damn it...
Though Naruto dearly wanted to personally beat Gaara and Shukaku senseless, he was more concerned about the injured people in the arena and the Third Hokage. He immediately made his decision. "Teacher Kakashi, I'm going back to help Grandpa Third Hokage and Grandma Tsunade! Kimimaro's ability is troublesome—"
At that moment, Shukaku slapped his belly. Boom! Boom! Boom!
Wind Style: Multiple Rending Sphere!
Naruto leaped aside, while Kakashi, bolstered by the enormous Demon Fox Chakra of the Nine-Tails, confidently activated his left-eye Mangekyo and entered an intangible state. Shukaku's Rending Spheres passed straight through him as he sprinted forward,