Minato had the innate advantage of the Flying Thunder God, but Ōnoki was no slouch either. He could fly, which already put him beyond most people.
Flying through the sky was far faster than running on the ground.
But was there really enough time?
"Roar!!!"
At that moment, the seven Tailed Beasts on the battlefield let out low roars in unison, the sound deafening. Many nearby shinobi grimaced in pain and raised their hands to cover their ears, lest their eardrums be damaged.
"Boom!!!"
The first to move was Kokuō, the Five-Tails. She raised her forelegs high, rearing up, then stomped down viciously. The ground split apart, and a massive crater appeared beneath Kokuō's stomp as cracks spread continuously outward.
After giving the Eight-Tails a show of force, Kokuō broke into a swift run, the sharp horn on her head aimed at the Eight-Tails.
"Meow!!!"
Amid an excited cry, Matatabi, the Two-Tails, also sprang into action. The other Tailed Beasts launched their attacks as well, while only the chubby-looking Shukaku, the One-Tail, remained where he was. Rather than charging out, he opened his mouth and drew in a deep breath.
"Wind Style: Iron Cannonball!!!"
At Shukaku's shrill, high-pitched cry, his belly swelled. He raised a massive paw and slammed it fiercely against his own stomach.
A huge sphere of wind shot from Shukaku's mouth toward the Eight-Tails at an astonishing speed, directly passing over Matatabi, Kokuō, and the other Tailed Beasts.
"Big Brother, be careful."
After warning Ay, both the Eight-Tails and Killer B watched the attacks of the many Tailed Beasts with grave expressions.
"Tailed Beast: Beast Roll!!!"
Knowing he could not face so many enemies alone, the Eight-Tails cleverly wrapped his eight long tails around his body, making himself look like a gigantic ball.
"Spin!!!"
"Rumble!!!"
The Eight-Tails