Bang!
A punch struck Naruto Uzumaki in the back, sending him flying. At the same time, another Tailed Beast-transformed Jinchuriki appeared before him and swept a powerful kick toward him.
Naruto barely managed to cross his arms in defense, but he was still blasted away like a cannonball. The Eight-Tails, also under siege, split its attention even in this state and extended an octopus arm to catch him with a bang!
Yet in that instant, Obito Uchiha silently appeared before Naruto, his right hand already reaching for Naruto's forehead.
Everything had happened too fast for Naruto to react.
"It's over..."
A faint smile appeared on Obito's face beneath the mask as he said in a low voice, "I've got you. I'll be taking the Nine-Tails. You may be Jinchuriki, but it's six against one on my side. You can't complain about losing!"
At the critical moment, a sharp whistling sound tore through the air. Obito's gaze narrowed, and he immediately activated Intangibility. A kick passed straight through his head.
"Super Konoha Mighty Whirlwind!"
Amid the shout, Might Guy appeared behind Obito. At the same time, Kakashi had somehow appeared in front of him and used the opportunity to yank Naruto away.
Because Obito had activated Intangibility, his palm passed through Naruto's forehead as well.
They swiftly retreated and opened up the distance. Obito stood on higher ground, squinting at the two of them. "So you'd arrived long ago. You used Naruto as bait and waited until I materialized to attack. Hmph... not a bad plan. Unfortunately, it's still a meaningless struggle!"
In the distance came the roar of Tailed Beasts. The Two-Tails had already assumed its massive true form and was locked in a fierce clash with the Eight-Tails. The two were like monsters waging war against each other, and