Chapter 183: Raikage vs. Eight-Tails
Rumble!!
Gyūki's enormous body fully emerged, collapsing nearby houses under its sheer weight. With a single turn, its massive tail swept across the street, flattening everything in its path.
Dust filled the air as cries of grief echoed around the ruined street. Slowly, terror spread throughout the entire village of Kumogakure.
Villagers further away, who had not yet been affected, began moving toward the shelters in an orderly manner. However, due to the suddenness of the incident, there wasn't enough time for everyone to evacuate. Those on this street were now trapped, the area packed with panicked civilians.
Screams and wails filled the air as nearby Kumo Ninja risked their lives to maintain order, trying to help the villagers escape.
In the face of Gyūki's overwhelming presence, the ordinary villagers were gripped by paralyzing fear. The looming shadow of death hung heavily over them.
For the Kumo Ninja, the immediate priority was evacuation; combat troops would arrive soon.
Gyūki's massive hands moved as if playing with toys, casually crushing buildings into rubble. It picked up the debris and hurled it at the crowd on the street, driven by nothing but the desire to destroy and kill after years of imprisonment.
Nearby Kumo Ninja destroyed the debris midair using Lightning Release techniques. The leader among them, a brave-looking ninja, shouted, "Protect the women and children first! Let's go!"
Overcoming his fear, the leader charged toward Gyūki with his subordinates, trying desperately to halt its rampage.
The colossal Tailed Beast, towering several times higher than the surrounding buildings, didn't even acknowledge their attacks. It ignored the kunai and Lightning Release Ninjutsu as they struck harmlessly against its thick skin.