Boom, boom, boom...
With a rush of air, Hiruko sped forward, sweeping aside the Sand Ninja blocking his path with unstoppable force.
From the sensation transmitted through his fist, Hiruko knew that blow had not finished off Konoha's Green Beast.
His strength had increased considerably just now, but not enough to overwhelm his opponent.
Guy had still been capable of fighting. Killing him outright would have taken at least several dozen more seconds, with plenty of uncertain factors involved.
On the other hand, seeing his former self in his opponent had made him willing to spare Guy and witness the heights he might reach in the future.
Of course, most importantly, Hiruko had not forgotten the purpose of this mission.
Whether he killed Sand Ninja or fought the Konoha ANBU, it was all for the sake of bringing the One-Tail back to the organization. Nothing else mattered.
With the status of his companions unclear, he had to conserve his strength and get there as quickly as possible.
If Sunagakure sealed the One-Tail, things would become troublesome.
Before long, Hiruko reached the site of the One-Tail's revival. The moment he spotted the runes on the ground, the countless fireballs swirling around him descended, hurtling toward the densely packed Sealing Jutsu Formulas.
A barrage of explosions immediately erupted across the ground, and Shukaku, trapped within them, let out repeated cries of pain.
Scorch Release not only destroyed the Sealing Jutsu Formulas but also injured Shukaku. Though he was a creature of chakra, Shukaku also had a body of flesh and blood.
Soon, Shukaku's tiny eyes turned toward Hiruko. Though Hiruko was no bigger than an ant beside him, he posed an enormous threat.
Meanwhile, after forcing Oyashiro En back, Yamato and Kakashi finally arrived.
Kakashi's expression darkened as he glanced at Hiruko,