A huge arm of Shukaku whipped out from Gaara's body, sending Temari and Kankuro, who had just come over to support Gaara, flying.
Temari and Kankuro stared at Gaara's transformation with terrified expressions. As the monstrous arm swung down again, Temari was so frightened that she could no longer move.
A figure suddenly appeared. Shikamaru leaped out, scooped up Temari, and ran, not forgetting to control Kankuro with his Shadow Imitation Technique as they escaped together.
"Boom!"
Shukaku's claw slammed into the ground, smashing out a huge crater. Supporting himself against the earth, Shukaku stood up and transformed into his complete form.
Qinglong blocked Naruto from the front and shouted at Sasuke, who was rushing over.
"Sasuke, get Naruto out of here!"
Sasuke picked up Naruto and hurriedly retreated. This was simply not a battle they could take part in!
"Who let me out? I have to thank him!"
Shukaku roared happily as he rampaged around, destroying everything in sight. When he saw the masked man, he pointed at him with one thick finger.
"You're the one who let me out, right? Thanks!"
As he spoke, he slapped his fat belly, and a Renkuudan shot out.
The Masked Person hurriedly dodged. The Renkuudan struck the ground like a heavy artillery shell, exploding and blasting a huge crater into the earth.
The Masked Person flapped the sleeves covering his two arms and kept shouting.
"How terrifying! How terrifying! This Tailed Beast is so vicious!"
"Well then! Konoha brat, I'll leave this Tailed Beast to you! Don't mention it!"
As he spoke, a vortex appeared in the Masked Person's eye, and he was instantly sucked away and vanished.
Qinglong looked at the fully awakened Shukaku and gritted his teeth, cursing Obito for causing him such enormous trouble!
"Roar! Where's that brat? Did