The entire Konoha was in disarray.
"Quickly eliminate him so that we can focus on the Nine Tails."
Sarutobi Hiruzen gestured with his hand.
"Summoning·Monkey King Enma."
A large monkey materialized and inquired, "Sarutobi, what's happening? Is it the Nine Tails again?"
The Monkey King wore a grim expression as he gazed at the Nine Tails in the distance.
"I apologize, but this is an urgent situation right now."
"Help me watch for any genjutsu."
Hiruzen gazed coldly at Uchiha Fugaku. Even though he believed Fugaku to be a 'lower' class ninja, he needed to remain cautious. After all, the Sharingan was no laughing matter.
"An Uchiha? Clearly a difficult adversary."
The monkey king glanced at Uchiha Fugaku, who had started to engage in combat against the Jōnin.
There were already fatalities. One of them was briefly taken control of by Fugaku's illusion without noticing, and in the next instant, he was killed.
Assessing the situation of the battle, Hiruzen opened his Hokage robe, exposing a combat uniform beneath, and promptly surged towards Uchiha Fugaku.
The monkey king transformed directly into a staff, landing in Hiruzen's hands.
Hiruzen recognized that Uchiha Fugaku was indeed the most challenging opponent present. The others appeared to be at the Elite Jōnin level but could only contend with two or three ordinary Jōnin at most.
Thus, he led a contingent of shinobi against them, which placed considerable stress on the Uchiha.
"Fire Style·Great Fireball."
"Fire Style·Fire Dragon Flame Bomb."
Fire Style clashed against Fire Style, causing the temperature in the vicinity to escalate.
Some individuals with minimal combat abilities fled, and the Hokage Building behind them was deserted.
Nara Shikaku observed the battle intently, planning to utilize his shadows for support. If an opportunity arose, he could take out someone, potentially turning the tide of the battle.
However, these Uchiha displayed impressive combat experience, making it difficult to find openings.
Just as he was preparing to move, two figures landed next to him.
"Shikaku."
They were Akamichi Choza and Yamanaka Haiichi. The state of Konoha remained troubling, and following the assault on the Hokage Building, they hurried to help.
"What should we do now?"
"Us…" Nara Shikaku was on the verge of responding when he noticed the Nine Tails not far away advancing towards them, annihilating everything in its path.
This caused their expressions to darken.
A roar strong enough to topple entire structures was heard. The Anbu attempting to stop it suffered heavy losses.
"Super Expansion Jutsu."
When Akamichi Dingzao saw the Nine Tails' approach, his demeanor hardened, and he expanded his body size.
Akamichi Dingzuo, now a giant, moved forward. He tried to obstruct the Nine Tails but encountered immense pressure from it, even though the beast was not in its complete form.
As Nara Shikaku called out for him to be cautious, Akamichi Dingzao was forced back and stumbled several steps, struggling to maintain his balance.
"What a formidable power."
Akamichi Dingza felt helpless in the presence of such a creature.
He could hardly resist it and had to seek assistance.
As Nara Shikaku and Yamanaka Haiichi were preparing to act, a voice echoed from above the Nine Tails' head.
"Oh? It's the Ino–Shika–Chō."
"I must caution you to carefully consider your actions before proceeding."
"Can your clans withstand the consequences of your choices? If you intervene, I may have to eliminate them."
Uchiha Naraku's voice resonated through Chakra, and his statements caused many faces among the onlookers to change. Even the Jōnin already working with Hiruzen to confront the Uchiha bore tense expressions.
The Uchiha shinobi were currently injured, and others were experiencing similar circumstances.
"Let me assist you in making a decision. Tailed Beast Bomb!"
Noticing the crowd's lack of response, Uchiha Naraku ordered the Nine Tails as it began to prepare an attack.
The individuals below gazed at this gravely, but fortunately, the focus of the strike was not on anyone present.
The Tailed Beast Bomb was launched into the distance.
On the mountain above the Hokage Rocks, the small forest was turned to ash.