Crimson chakra filled with an ominous aura surged out from Kushina Uzumaki's body, transforming her into a red Nine-Tails monster in the blink of an eye.
There are generally three forms of Jinchuriki Tailed Beast Transformation.
The first form is being wrapped in semi-transparent red chakra, with tails appearing behind the Jinchuriki.
The second form is being wrapped in opaque, dark red chakra, taking on a shape similar to the Tailed Beast itself.
The third form is full Tailed Beast Transformation, where the Jinchuriki completely turns into the Tailed Beast.
Kushina Uzumaki was currently using the second form. Although not fully transformed, she still possessed terrifying and shocking destructive power.
"Hahaha! I'm finally free! Die, Konoha scum!"
The Nine-Tails let out a roar, the massive sound exploding like a thunderclap from a clear sky.
"Kid, you're not bad!"
The Nine-Tails glanced at Yagyu nearby. Yagyu, expressionless, raised his left hand and looked at his watch.
"One minute. The countdown starts now!"
Yagyu spoke nonchalantly, turning his gaze to Sarutobi Hiruzen and the others.
Sarutobi Hiruzen looked grave; the terrifying chakra from the Nine-Tails made him very wary.
Without a word, he bit his finger and used the Summoning Technique to summon Enma.
"Enma, transform into the Adamantine Staff!"
The Third Hokage shouted, commanding Enma to transform.
Enma was Sarutobi Hiruzen's summon, a very special one.
It possessed an ability other summons didn't have: the ability to transform into a weapon.
Enma turned into an iron staff, which Sarutobi Hiruzen grasped in his hand.
"Adamantine Staff, extend!"
Sarutobi Hiruzen roared, and the Adamantine Staff formed by Enma began to extend, ramming directly into the Nine-Tails.
The Nine-Tails, having just emerged, didn't even have time to move before being pinned by Sarutobi Hiruzen's Adamantine Staff.
"Get out of Konoha!"
Sarutobi Hiruzen roared furiously. The Adamantine Staff continued to extend, erupting with powerful force in an attempt to push the Nine-Tails out of the village.
The destructive power of the Nine-Tails was simply too terrifying.
If allowed to remain in Konoha, it would cause immense damage.
Although the villagers were hiding in the shelter inside the Hokage Rock, the village's buildings were also important assets of Konoha.
Moreover, the Nine-Tails was far too close to the Hokage Rock.
Under these circumstances, the villagers hiding in the shelter were actually in danger.
If the Nine-Tails fired a Tailed Beast Ball in that direction, the Konoha villagers would ascend to heaven en masse.
"Everyone attack together! Push the Nine-Tails out of Konoha!"
"It's only one minute; we can't let the Nine-Tails run wild."
Jiraiya and Orochimaru acted simultaneously. Both bit their fingers and summoned their respective summons directly.
A gigantic toad appeared, its dark red skin covered in bumps—this was Jiraiya's strongest summon, Gamabunta.
Orochimaru summoned a massive purple snake radiating a cold aura—this was Orochimaru's strongest summon, Manda.
As soon as Gamabunta appeared, he saw the Nine-Tails and couldn't help but roar, "Jiraiya, what are you doing? Making me fight a monster like the Nine-Tails!"
Manda was even more blunt, shouting, "Orochimaru, is your brain flooded? Making me fight the Nine-Tails? Even if you gave me a thousand humans as a sacrifice, I wouldn't agree!"
Jiraiya smiled bitterly and explained to Gamabunta, "Bunta, now isn't the time for that. The situation is critical, and I need your help."
Orochimaru calmly told Manda, "You don't need to fear the Nine-Tails. Our side has enough strong fighters to suppress it; you just need to assist from the side."
Gamabunta pondered for a moment before speaking with loyalty, "Fine! Since that's the case, I'll lend you a hand!"
Manda was very pragmatic, saying, "I can assist from the side, but after this is over, you must give me a thousand humans as sacrifices."
Jiraiya gratefully thanked Gamabunta, while Orochimaru coldly agreed to the deal.
Gamabunta drew his giant blade and leaped toward the Nine-Tails; Manda twisted its massive body, slithering closer to the beast.
Jiraiya and Orochimaru didn't stay idle either; both attacked the Nine-Tails alongside their summons.
At this moment, both were furious and eager to vent their anger—the Nine-Tails was the perfect target.
Both Jiraiya and Orochimaru were powerful Kage-level experts, capable of intimidating entire armies on the battlefield.
Yet, facing Yagyu, they had been passive at every turn. Not only were their attacks ineffective against him, but his speed also left them scrambling.
Added to that was the demand Yagyu had just made, which depressed them even further. Right now, they desperately needed to vent.
"Go, Lord Hokage!"
"Lord Orochimaru!"
"Go, Lord Jiraiya!"
...
Seeing Konoha's powerhouses joining forces to fight the Nine-Tails, the spectators at the Hokage Rock couldn't help but cheer.
These people weren't just Konoha villagers, but also Genin, Chunin, and even Elite Jonin.
Their attacks had no effect on Yagyu, so the Third Hokage had ordered them to the shelter.
After all, they were useless against Yagyu and might even hinder their teammates.
...
"Lord Hokage and the others are fighting; how can we just stand by and watch?"
Some Konoha ninjas couldn't hold back, wanting to help the Third Hokage and the others.
"But Lord Hokage gave the order. Without his command, no one is allowed to join the battle unauthorized."
Other ninjas hesitated, respecting the Third Hokage's order.
"Lord Hokage probably forbade us from fighting because of that Yagyu from the Hidden Mist."
"I watched his match. His abilities are very special; he can ignore physical and ninjutsu attacks."
"The Third Hokage was planning to deal with him earlier, which is why he didn't let us join."
"Because our participation would be meaningless and would only drag others down."
"But it's different now. Our attacks will work on the Nine-Tails."
Some Konoha ninjas analyzed the situation, feeling they should act.
"I think Lord Hokage and the others have enough strength to suppress the Nine-Tails. Us going over there now won't mean much."
"But we definitely can't stay here any longer. This shelter has been exposed."
"I think we should evacuate the villagers, just in case Yagyu of the Hidden Mist uses them against us."
Others opposed joining the fight, believing they should evacuate the villagers instead.
...
Not far away, Yagyu glanced at them casually. He raised his hand and fired a golden laser beam, causing a violent explosion near the Hokage Rock.
"Without my permission, you aren't going anywhere!"