The chakra that silently spread through the dense forest made the Nine-Tails extinguish the Tailed Beast Bomb at its mouth in an instant. The chakra surging within its body spread across its surface and permeated the entire battlefield.
The Nine-Tails' chakra frenzy was fully displayed at that moment. Visible crimson chakra drifted on the wind, stretching out before everyone.
Having successfully drawn all attention to himself, Kurama slowly lowered his nine tails, and the imposing aura radiating from him dissipated. He glanced at his counterpart in the enemy camp. "The Ten-Tails' shell has appeared!"
"Madara came back with the Ten-Tails' shell?!"
Gyuki, whose chakra was somewhat depleted, sensed the distant disturbance as well. With a horrified expression, he spoke to the Tailed Beasts.
Every Tailed Beast present knew that Madara had cut a piece from each of them before leaving. That so-called shell would inevitably be revived into the Ten-Tails.
"If Madara can control the shell, then that means—"
Gyuki suddenly trailed off, his expression darkening. If that was truly the case, then their lives and freedom rested entirely on that man's whim.
"I suggest a ceasefire!"
The winged Seven-Tails realized the gravity of the situation and made the proposal to all the Tailed Beasts and ninja present.
After speaking, his gaze swept over the other Tailed Beasts and the commanders of each village. Having received a general answer, he flew toward the sky where the Hokage was.
"A ceasefire?" Mao steadied Futsu-no-Mitama in her hand and looked curiously at the Nine-Tails. "Even if Lord Madara has returned with the Ten-Tails' shell, it won't affect us. Hurry and fire another Tailed Beast Bomb so I can try out this sword again!"
Son Goku, who was assisting her in battle nearby, could not help becoming a little exasperated. His blue-green face