The Tailed Beast that had suddenly appeared on the battlefield threw all the Stone Ninjas into disarray. Even the Konoha shinobi in the distance grew tense at the sight of Kokuō waving its five tails.
Hatake Sakumo didn't care whether the Barrier Team had any strength left. He ordered them to repair the barrier as quickly as possible. The Five-Tails' violent Chakra poured through the gaping hole in the barrier, pressing down on everyone present.
"That bastard! How dare he—how dare he!"
Roshi gritted his teeth as he stared at the Five-Tails before him. Out of the corner of his eye, he looked at Han, who lay on the ground nearby. He could sense Han's life slipping away.
A Jinchuriki who had lost their Tailed Beast had no chance of survival.
Kokuō's Chakra gradually reached its peak, and it had fully regained consciousness. After twisting its neck, it let out a roar. Its voice sounded like a horse's, but far sharper. As Kokuō roared, its violent Chakra erupted from its body, whipping up gust after gust of wind that swept across the battlefield.
"Oooh! What an overwhelming presence!"
"It's only the Five-Tails, but the pressure is incredible!"
Uzumaki Kuming leaned forward slightly, carefully sensing Kokuō's power. This was the first time he had truly seen a Tailed Beast outside its cage. The immense pressure bearing down on him even made him uneasy.
Suddenly, the Five-Tails turned its head. Ignoring the Stone Ninjas before it, it gazed through the mist of night and fixed its eyes on Uzumaki Kuming. Chakra began to gather in its mouth.
"What the hell?!"
"Why am I the target?"
A chill ran down Uzumaki Kuming's back. Kokuō's gaze made him feel he was in grave danger. He sat up quickly and darted away from the mountain