[[Kushina]] successfully delivers [[Naruto]], but their celebration comes short when [[Tobi]] suddenly appears and kills [[Taji]] and [[Biwako]]. Tobi attempts to kill Naruto, but [[Minato]] quickly saves Naruto from explosion, and while Minato flees and puts Naruto to safety, Tobi manages to [[Tailed Beast Extraction Technique|release]] the [[Nine-Tails]] from Kushina. Tobi takes control of the Nine Tails by using his [[Sharingan]] and tries to eliminate Kushina, who is quickly saved by Minato and brought back to Naruto. Tobi summons the Nine-Tails to start the carnage over [[Konoha]] and Minato prepares himself to face Tobi. Minato arrives in Konoha and [[Space–Time Barrier|sends]] the Nine-Tails' [[Tailed Beast Ball]] away. Tobi appears behind Minato and tries to grab him, but Minato [[Flying Thunder God Technique|teleports]]. Tobi follows him. Minato and Tobi start their clash, and Minato lands a [[Rasengan]] on Tobi, using the opportunity to mark him and apply the [[Contract Seal]], releasing the Nine-Tails from his control.