When circumstances turned unfavorable, everyone entertained thoughts of barely surviving. But aside from truly evil people, few could avoid feeling their conscience condemn them.
Being a ninja was a profession that greatly tested one's mental fortitude. As long as one lived long enough, one would often face life-and-death choices during missions.
It would have been easier if she were a stranger, but Yugito Nii, the Two-Tails' Jinchuriki, was a fellow countryman who had undergone experiences similar to Killer B's. She was truly hard to abandon.
"Snap out of it, Killer B. We can't make everything go the way we want. If possible, I wouldn't have suggested retreating either. But we've already lost. Accept reality. Preserving ourselves is more important."
There was no time left for Killer B to hesitate. He could only temporarily set aside the unwillingness in his heart and let Gyūki handle it.
"I understand. But if possible, please try your best."
"Understood!"
As fellow Tailed Beasts, Gyūki could somewhat empathize with Matatabi's plight. But anger alone could change nothing. If one had to put it bluntly, their relationship was not good. Tailed Beasts basically never got along peacefully.
"It's time to risk our lives!"
Gyūki's enormous body appeared once more. This time, the massive creature that had been driven into a corner had no more reservations.
As its huge mouth opened, an enormous Tailed Beast Ball formed before the bull-headed monster. After undergoing shape transformation, flickering arcs of electricity from the immense power within could be seen.
Not only that, this gigantic Tailed Beast Ball should have been black, yet it emitted an eerie black radiance so blinding that no one could look directly at it. After a brief charge, the fierce attack poured out in every direction.
"Continuous Tailed Beast Ball!"
The large black spheres of