Gaara was now severely injured, incapable of resisting.
However, at that moment, a low, beast-like growl came from Gaara's body.
Takumi stopped in his tracks.
'Is the Biju coming out?'
Takumi frowned, looking at the cheering spectators around him.
"Takumi is so strong! That Gaara couldn't fight back at all!"
"Takumi, our pride!"
"Go Takumi! You're amazing!"
"Takumi, you're so strong! I want to have your babies!"
…
They were cheering for Takumi, completely unaware of the real danger about to descend.
'If the Biju appeared here, many civilians would likely die.'
Swish!
A black shadow swept in at high speed.
Takumi saw it from the corner of his eye and immediately dodged.
Turning his head to look, he found that the cracks on Gaara's body had disappeared, but half of his face had turned into a terrifying monster's visage.
The connected arm had also transformed into a massive claw composed of sand.
'Here it comes, the Ichibi.'
Takumi's expression turned serious.
Subduing Gaara while protecting so many people would be a bit difficult for him.
If he accidentally caused massive civilian casualties from the battle's aftermath, it would be a hard-to-erase stain on his perfect record.
At this time, in the viewing stands, Baki, seeing Gaara on the verge of losing control, suddenly had his expression changed.
"Gaara is about to lose control. We must execute the plan immediately."
Saying this, he instantly vanished.
The Sunagakure's Shinobi near him also quickly left.
"But Gaara..."
Temari hesitated, "No, we can't let him lose control here. The plan could be disrupted by him."
"Roar!"
Gaara let out a beast-like roar.
The giant claw swept again, forcing Takumi back, then he directly jumped over the arena, charging towards the forest.
'Perfect.'
A smirk appeared on Takumi's lips, and he immediately gave chase.
Seeing this, Temari also immediately chased after them. Kankuro, helpless, had to follow as well.
Kitsuchi's eyes also lit up.
'Opportunity!'
He immediately rushed out with his subordinates.
As for the Sunagakure's Shinobi's actions, he didn't care.
After all, Konoha would suffer, so what did it have to do with their Iwagakure?
If they could eliminate the Ichibi here, it would be a great achievement no matter how you looked at it.
Faster than Kitsuchi was Kurotsuchi.
Seeing Takumi chasing after them, she immediately followed, worried.
She knew Gaara's identity as a Jinchuriki and knew how powerful a rampaging Jinchuriki could be.
"Please don't get hurt! Hubby Takumi!"
…
On the other side.
"Hurry and follow. We might be able to capture the Ichibi."
Konan's eyes darkened.
This was a golden opportunity.
To achieve peace in the Shinobi World, the Biju were necessary.
"I'm going ahead. I still need to see Takumi-senpai's amazing art!"
"Senpai only showed a small part of his skill just now. There's definitely more to come."
Deidara didn't even wait for Konan and directly chased after them.
He's only slightly slower than Kurotsuchi.
Luckily, he was in disguise.
And Kurotsuchi's attention was entirely on Takumi.
So she didn't recognize Deidara's identity.
"Let's go help too."
Naruto rushed out.
Not just him… all the rookies, except those resting in the hospital, rushed over.
A crowd of Shinobi followed Takumi and left the arena.
But back at the arena, changes were also occurring.
Baki, who had suddenly left, immediately activated the pre-arranged Genjutsu Barrier.
The ordinary people in the spectator stands inexplicably fell asleep.
Some lower-level Shinobi also collapsed on the ground.
And at that moment, Orochimaru, disguised as Yondaime Kazekage, suddenly attacked Hiruzen.
Although Hiruzen was old, his experience remained.
'We can't fight here!'
'If the Daimyo gets caught in the crossfire, I won't be able to remain Hokage!'
Hiruzen made a quick decision and directly jumped onto the roof.
Orochimaru followed closely.
"Why are you doing this?"
Hiruzen still hadn't seen through Orochimaru's disguise.
"Aren't we allies?"
"Why the sudden attack?"
The response to Sandaime Hokage was a sinister, hoarse voice.
"Long time no see, Sarutobi-sensei."
The familiar voice made Hiruzen's eyes widen.
He looked at Orochimaru, who had taken off the Kazekage hat and mask, his eyes full of disbelief.
"Wha-! It's you!"
Hiruzen's eyes were full of heartache, "Why are you doing this, Orochimaru!?"
"To change this rotten village, of course."
Orochimaru threw his robe aside, revealing his usual attire. "This decaying village needs to be changed."
Swish swish swish swish!
Four figures suddenly appeared.
They appeared around Orochimaru and Hiruzen, occupying the four corners.
It was the long-waiting Sound Four.
Sakon and Ukon, Kidomaru, Tayuya, and Jirobo.
After quickly forming hand seals, they slapped their hands on the ground.
"Four Violet Flames Formation!"
A purple barrier rose, enclosing Orochimaru and Hiruzen within.
At that moment, the three Anbu commentators arrived late.
"We must save Hokage-sama!"
One Anbu charged towards the barrier.
"Idiot, wait!"
The Anbu Captain quickly tried to stop him, but it was too late.
"Ah!"
The Anbu who touched the barrier let out a scream, then fell to the ground, charred black, losing all signs of life.
"This fool, charging in blindly without even understanding the barrier's nature."
The female Anbu Captain with long purple hair spoke coldly, "This is the Four Violet Flames Formation. Neither people inside nor outside can cross the barrier."
"Otherwise, they'll end up like this idiot."
The Anbu Captain glanced at his lifeless subordinate on the ground and couldn't help but sigh.
'What a reckless guy.'
'How did a fool like this join the Anbu?'
'Did he use connections?'
"Captain, what should we do then? Is there no way to break this barrier?"
The remaining Anbu asked anxiously.
"We can't break this barrier by ourselves. To break it requires extremely powerful force."
The Anbu Captain explained seriously.
Inside, Hiruzen, listening to the Anbu Captain explaining to his subordinates outside, was screaming inwardly.
'Damn it! Why are you still explaining!? If you know, then why are you just standing there stupidly!?'
'Go find Jiraiya and Tsunade to save me!'
Although he screamed inwardly, on the surface, Hiruzen remained expressionless.
Otherwise, his weakness would be seen by Orochimaru.
He just maintained a grim face, confronting Orochimaru.
At that moment, Kakashi also flew over.
"This is... the Four Violet Flames Formation?"
He recognized the formation at a glance and also fell into distress.
"This is bad."
"I don't know where Jiraiya-sama and Tsunade-sama are."
"Right now, probably only those two have the strength to directly break the Four Violet Flames Formation."
Hearing Kakashi's words, Hiruzen almost spat blood!
'Kakashi! What the hell are you doing!?'
'Why are you just watching too?'
'Hurry up and take action!'
'Save me!'
A few seconds later…
"This is terrible."
Guy, having dealt with a few Sunagakure's Shinobi, appeared next to Kakashi.
He looked at the sealed Four Violet Flames Formation, his expression also grave.
"It's actually the Four Violet Flames Formation! This is troublesome!"
Seeing Guy arrive, Hiruzen's heart leapt with joy.
'Guy! Quick! Use the Eight Gates immediately, break the barrier!'
However, Guy just frowned, showing no sign of taking action.
"What should we do? Should we go find someone?" Kakashi asked.
Guy shook his head: "Let's watch for now. With Sandaime-sama's strength, he should be able to handle it."
Hearing this, Hiruzen almost fainted on the spot!
'You bowl-cut bastard!'
'Do you want to watch this old man die here!?'
'You traitors! After all the care I've given you normally, now that I'm in trouble, you're all just watching the show outside!'
'Is this heaven's will to destroy Konoha!?'
And on the roof…
"Sarutobi-sensei, your complexion looks a bit bad..."
Orochimaru looked at the Shinobi outside the barrier… they were Konoha's current effective forces.
But they all seemed afraid to come in.
Who knows what they were thinking...
"For this moment today, I've prepared a gift for you."
"I wonder what you'll feel when you see them again."
Orochimaru leisurely formed hand seals, then clasped his hands together.
"Impure World Reincarnation!"
Three coffins slowly rose before him.
Hiruzen's attention was immediately captured.
'That is...'
The coffins were marked with 'One', 'Two', and 'Four' respectively.
'It's the Impure World Reincarnation! I can't let him continue!'
Hiruzen threw a kunai, which deeply embedded itself into the coffin marked 'Four'.
The struck coffin slowly sank back into the ground.
"Stopped one, huh. But it doesn't matter, these two are enough."
Orochimaru looked at the sinking coffin, his expression indifferent.
After all, the two strongest had appeared, so whether the remaining one came out or not didn't matter.
"What is this? What is Orochimaru planning?"
Kakashi frowned deeply.
He had a bad feeling.
'Hokage-sama is in danger!'
And then, the coffin lids opened.
Two figures stepped out from the coffins.
"You are...?!"