He said, pausing between each word, "Why didn't you tell me?"
"I..." Sarutobi Hiruzen's expression faltered under Kietsu's gaze, unsure how to explain himself for a moment.
"Hiruzen, deal with the enemy first!" Jiraiya interjected, defusing the situation.
Kietsu didn't press the matter, giving Sarutobi Hiruzen a deep look before turning to face the massive Nine-Tailed Fox. Sarutobi Hiruzen heard his final words.
"I hope to have an explanation when this is over."
Chapter 210: My Name is Maruyama Kietsu
The Susanoo of Uchiha Obito combined with the Nine-Tailed Fox was more than just one plus one equals two.
Almost everyone remaining in Konoha had come, except for Orochimaru, who was hiding, and Tsunade, who was busy treating the wounded.
The main forces were, of course, Kietsu, Minato Namikaze, Sarutobi Hiruzen, and Jiraiya.
They were the only four capable of dealing with Obito and the Nine-Tailed Fox.
Kietsu's arrival gave the three a great deal of confidence.
But for Obito, it didn't seem to make much of a difference.
"It doesn't matter how many people come!" Obito truly felt the power of Madara Uchiha at that moment, that feeling of superiority, of being able to look down on all the ninja in the ninja world.
He now possessed the Mangekyo Sharingan, a nearly complete Susanoo, and the Nine-Tailed Fox, indeed allowing him to look down on all the ninja before him.
Of course, he could control the Nine-Tailed Fox so easily because Madara Uchiha had left enough preparations on the Nine-Tailed Fox; Madara Uchiha had even treated the Nine-Tailed Fox as his own summoning beast.
"First, separate this person who claims to be Madara Uchiha from the Nine-Tailed Fox! Otherwise, regardless of the outcome of the battle, Konoha will be destroyed," Minato Namikaze said.
The other three nodded in agreement.
Immediately afterward, Minato Namikaze flashed to the top of the Nine-Tailed Fox, countless fine tadpole-like lines spreading from his palm, pressing directly onto the Nine-Tailed Fox's head.
However.
Before his hand seals could be fully completed, he fell into Obito's line of sight.
Then, space began to twist in a spiral.
Forced, Minato Namikaze had to release his palm, or he would be sucked into this unknown spatial ability, leading to the failure of the sealing technique.
A cold light flashed in Uchiha Obito's eyes.
Manipulating the Susanoo and the Nine-Tailed Fox, he launched a fierce attack, a surge of powerful chakra erupting from all directions. Kietsu's Magnet Release blockade was immediately broken, sweeping towards Minato Namikaze and the others.
Bang!
Kietsu erected a thick Iron Sand shield, but it was shattered under the violent swing of the Nine-Tailed Fox's tail.
Forcing the four to retreat.
Watching his single attack successfully repel the former Hokage, the current Hokage, one of the Sannin, and the Spear of Judgment, four powerful figures renowned throughout the ninja world.
"So, this was the feeling of Madara Uchiha's power in the ninja world back then?"
Obito murmured in his heart, slowly raising both hands, pinching them somewhat unrealistically.
Then, his face twisted fiercely.
"It's the perfect opportunity to let you taste the pain in my heart!"
With that, he waved his arms.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
Manipulating the Nine-Tailed Fox, he continuously attacked the four, suppressing them with his own strength.
And the four's counterattacks seemed so insignificant in the face of the Susanoo and the Nine-Tailed Fox.
A feeling of "helplessness" spread through their hearts.
Watching the rampaging Nine-Tailed Fox, the gradual destruction of Konoha, their hearts grew heavier.
"Helpless, aren't you? Feeling your own insignificance, aren't you? Watching the people you value disappear before your eyes, unable to stop the despair, aren't you?" Obito roared in his heart, his attacks becoming more and more fierce, his control over the Susanoo and the Nine-Tailed Fox becoming more and more skilled.
Bang!
Jiraiya accidentally took a hit from the Nine-Tailed Fox's tail, blood spurting from his mouth, his body flying backward.
Fortunately, he was still in Sage Mode, protected by Sage Chakra, and did not suffer too much damage.
He wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth fiercely, "I didn't expect that even Sage Mode's Sage Techniques couldn't cause effective damage."
It seemed.
The four of Konoha had reached their limit.
At this moment, Minato Namikaze looked at Kietsu and said in a deep voice, "There's one more way, Hiruzen, help me!"
With that, he shook his ninja pouch, dozens of special Flying Thunder God kunai scattered on the ground.
As he moved, Kietsu instantly understood his plan.
He raised a hand.
All of these kunai slowly floated up.
"Third Hokage, Master Jiraiya, please help us briefly restrain that person. Hiruzen and I will take care of the Nine-Tailed Fox," Minato Namikaze said in a deep voice.
"Minato..."
Seemingly anticipating what Minato Namikaze was about to do, Sarutobi Hiruzen opened his mouth dryly.
Before he could finish speaking, he was stopped by Jiraiya.
His expression was also very solemn. As his disciple, Minato's choice might eventually make him even sadder, but as a teacher, he respected Minato's choice.
Whether as a Hokage, a husband, or a father, Minato's decision was admirable.
This was a resolve, a man's resolve.
At this time, they should not be a hindrance, but rather support and provide the greatest assistance.
