Shinra Tensei!
The surging repulsive force became a wall of air that swept toward Houka.
Houka had long been prepared. With Lightning Release Armor active, he opened the first four of the Eight Inner Gates, his speed skyrocketing once more. Like teleportation, he darted through the gaps between dozens of grotesque tree roots and sped away.
"Banshō Ten'in!"
Nagato had somehow appeared in the direction Houka was breaking through. He stretched out his sinful right hand toward Houka... no, toward Kinkaku, who was sealed in Houka's grasp!
A powerful attractive force instantly seized Kinkaku's body, causing even Houka's speeding figure to falter slightly!
Houka hurriedly gripped Kinkaku's body tightly, then violently boosted his Lightning Release Armor and continued fleeing. However, his speed had fallen by more than tenfold compared to before!
"You can't escape, Uchiha Houka." Zetsu sneered as he activated Wood Release.
In an instant, the grotesque tree roots Houka had left behind began to grow wildly, lashing at Houka and Kinkaku's body with bared fangs and claws.
Orochimaru also rushed over swiftly, forming Hand Seals as all manner of five-element ninjutsu bombarded them as if they cost nothing.
With the three of them joining forces, even Houka had no way to leave safely while carrying Kinkaku's body.
Houka's Shadow Clones died one after another. Just as he was preparing to abandon Kinkaku's body, a specially made Kunai in his clothes suddenly trembled and grew scorching hot.
Houka's eyes lit up!
The next moment, Minato Namikaze flashed over in an instant and appeared beside Houka.
"Minato Namikaze!"
Orochimaru raised a brow, an incredulous look appearing on his face. He had actually abandoned the Allied Shinobi Forces' camp and used the Flying Thunder God to come straight here?
Then what about Uchiha Madara?
Orochimaru instinctively sensed Madara's presence. Only after