This time, it was not the rule-severing essence of "Moonless," but an ultimate thrust that concentrated all his strength and speed into a single point!
The lightning release chakra compressed to its limit along the White Fang Short Blade finally erupted in a tightly focused gleam, as chilling and sharp as a needlepoint!
Shhk!
The blade's tip broke through the thick sand armor and pierced Bunpuku's abdomen! Although the armor's resistance and Shukaku's instinctive counterattack kept the strike from reaching his core, it still inflicted agonizing pain and injury!
"ROOOAAARRR!!!!"
Bunpuku (Shukaku) let out an earth-shaking howl, his voice filled with pain and utter madness!
Spurred by the excruciating pain, Shukaku's will instantly overwhelmed Bunpuku's already feeble resistance, and his rampage began in earnest!
He no longer distinguished friend from foe. All tactics went out the window!
Vast quantities of chakra erupted without restraint. Terrifying waves of sand spread outward in a ring around him, surging madly in every direction and devouring everything!
This time, it was no longer a focused attack against Konoha, but an indiscriminate, devastating sweep of the entire area!
"This is bad!" Hizashi saw it most clearly with his Byakugan, and his expression changed drastically. "He's completely out of control! His attacks cover both our position and-the direction of Sunagakure's retreat!"
Shinji's pupils contracted sharply as well.
He immediately realized what this loss of control would mean.
For them, it would only compound their troubles. The advantage Sakumo had just created could vanish entirely.
But for Sunagakure-
A cold, efficient idea flashed through his mind like an electric current.
"Sensei! Fall back! Guide him! Draw him toward Sunagakure's routed troops!" Shinji's voice was decisive, allowing no room for doubt. "His indiscriminate attacks are now our greatest weapon against Sunagakure!"
Sakumo instantly understood Shinji's intent.
They would