The Nine-Tails had appeared, which meant Kushina's seal had basically been completely released. If this state lasted too long, Kushina herself would likely be in danger.
Shin looked down at the Nine-Tails below, thinking to himself.
The Nine-Tails seemed to notice Shin in the sky as well and suddenly looked over. Startled, Shin immediately used the Mirage Effect to conceal himself.
It disappeared...
The Nine-Tails swept its gaze across the sky. Not only had its figure vanished, but its presence had completely disappeared as well.
It turned its attention back to Gyūki and the countless shinobi spread across the battlefield.
Konoha!
Rage and hatred shone in its beastly eyes. It suddenly let out a roar and spat more than a dozen Tailed Beast Bombs toward the battlefield.
The Eight-Tails was greatly alarmed and hurried forward to intercept the Tailed Beast Bombs. But this time, the Nine-Tails was not targeting it. The continuous barrage covered too wide an area for it to block them all in time.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
The Tailed Beast Bombs struck the ground, and several pillars of light shot into the sky. The violent explosions and scorching blasts of air made everyone on the battlefield unable to open their eyes. Some of the weaker ones were sent flying outright.
Minato and the Raikage, who were locked in fierce combat, were also drawn by the tremendous commotion. Minato glanced toward the Nine-Tails from afar, unable to keep worry from rising in his heart.
Kushina...
But at this moment, all he could do was choose to trust his companions. He immediately lunged forward and continued fighting the Raikage. His injuries had yet to heal, and in a one-on-one fight, he could no longer suppress his opponent.
Following the plan, Shikaku used the Yamanaka Clan's secret technique to relay a