At this time, the battlefield was still shrouded by the curtain of rain and covered by dust. The soaring flames and bursts of roaring indicated that the fierce battle was still continuing.
But as Nagato's 'Pain Six Paths' were sealed one after another, the heavy burden pressing on the Five Kage's hearts finally relaxed.
In fact, completely Tailed Beast transformed Jinchuriki were existences like nuclear weapons in the Ninja World.
Moreover, these Jinchuriki made into 'Pain Six Paths' by Nagato also shared the ability of Nagato's Rinnegan. So under normal circumstances, they were a chilling force.
However, the current situation was obviously not normal.
Not to mention the Five Kage themselves all possessed the ability to suppress or pin down Tailed Beasts, just these tens of thousands of ninja troops inside the headquarters, and various contingency plans formulated long ago, were enough to deal with the occurrence of most situations.
So speaking strictly, paying such a big price to successfully seal 'Pain Six Paths', the performance could only be considered passable.
Huff huff...
At this time, the forest had turned into ruins. Everyone standing on the ruins was still panting heavily, even Killer Bee as a Jinchuriki was no exception.
Facing so many complete Tailed Beasts at once, even for top powerhouses in the Ninja World like the Five Kage, Jiraiya, and Killer Bee, the consumption was enormous.
Looking up at the monster 'Satoru' passing in the sky, and the formal Akatsuki members sparsely distributed everywhere on the battlefield in the distance.
Tsunade said: "It's not time to rest yet. Everyone, we must end the war as soon as possible!"
Terumi Mei nodded slightly: "Mhm, the casualties this time are probably not small!"
She had already started worrying about the pension issue. Large casualties would only make the already stretched budget even worse.
Pakura asked: "Should we split up to clear out those Akatsuki members?"
"No!"
Jiraiya and Onoki spoke simultaneously.
After exchanging glances, Onoki gestured for Jiraiya to speak first.
Jiraiya did his part, saying: "Although we recaptured the abducted Jinchuriki, as long as Nagato is not defeated, Akatsuki's threat always exists. So I suggest finding Nagato first. Only by defeating him can we solve the Akatsuki organization once and for all!"
Onoki agreed: "Correct, and the opponent should be hiding nearby!"
Everyone instantly looked around.
However, due to rain curtain, smoke, firelight, etc. interfering with vision, everyone didn't find the figure of Nagato, the Akatsuki leader, around.
Tsunade shouted: "Sensory Squad, Reconnaissance Squad!"
Swish swish swish...
Soon, several ninjas 'flickered' in front of the Five Kage.
Tsunade ordered: "Immediately deploy personnel to investigate around the headquarters. I want to know the current location of the Akatsuki leader!"
Just as the ninjas of the Sensory Squad and Reconnaissance Squad prepared to nod and say yes, an indifferent voice came from not far away: "No need to search, I'm here!"
"!?"
Everyone was shocked, turning their heads simultaneously, looking towards the direction where the voice came from.
Only to see Nagato in a red cloud cloak walking out from the dust, appearing in everyone's vision.
Tsunade clenched her fist: "Very good, finally can avenge the dead!"
Fourth Raikage was even more straightforward: "You die here today!"
Nagato didn't care about the clamoring Raikage, but looked at Jiraiya among the personnel, saying indifferently: "Jiraiya-sensei, my previous proposal is still valid. As long as you give up resistance and hand over all Tailed Beasts, I can let you keep your own Ninja Villages. This is my last kindness!"
Jiraiya looked solemn.
Nagato had severe leg injuries. This point was not only reflected in the first Great Battle of the Land of Grass, but also confirmed through Danzo's later confession.
But now Nagato walked all the way, completely showing no sign of leg injuries.
Of course, right now the Five Kage gathered, with Killer Bee and hundreds of thousands of Alliance ninjas beside them. Even if Nagato's leg injuries were healed, he was powerless to reverse the situation.
Nagato stopped, waiting for Jiraiya's answer.
And Jiraiya's silence expressed his attitude. Things having come to this, there was no room for maneuver between the two sides long ago.
Nagato shook his head, the expression on his face still flat: "Regrettable. It seems I can only sweep you, the representatives of the old era, all into the garbage heap!"
Pakura frowned: "What an arrogant guy!"
She really didn't understand why Nagato, facing the Five Kage and so many Alliance ninjas alone, had such confidence!
"Attack!"
Fourth Raikage could no longer hold back. After roaring, he pounced directly.
Fourth Raikage fully activating 'Lightning Release Chakra Mode', his speed was so fast that few people in the entire Ninja World could compare.
However, as soon as the fast-as-lightning Raikage pounced in front of Nagato, Nagato reached out a hand, accurately grabbing his neck and lifting him up.
And as the throat was grabbed, the Lightning Release chakra covering Fourth Raikage's whole body was quickly sucked away. In a blink of an eye, Fourth Raikage passively exited 'Lightning Release Chakra Mode'.
"Big Brother!"
Killer Bee was shocked, poised to step forward to rescue Fourth Raikage.
At this time Tsunade hurriedly stopped Killer Bee: "Don't be impulsive, you are his target. Retreat to the distance first, we will deal with him!"
Almost simultaneously, Terumi Mei completed hand seals: "Water Release: Hidden in Mist Technique!"
A burst of white mist spewed from Terumi Mei's mouth, quickly shrouding Nagato.
Taking advantage of Nagato's vision being obscured by Terumi Mei's 'Hidden in Mist Technique', the Ninja Village Alliance hurriedly spread out their formation.
Tsunade, Jiraiya, Terumi Mei, and Pakura each led a team of ninja troops spreading to four directions, surrounding Nagato in the center.
Third Tsuchikage Onoki flew into the air, utilizing high altitude vision to look down.
Sensory Squad and Sealing Squad retreated to the distance to avoid accidental injury.
In the mist.
Nagato holding Fourth Raikage still looked indifferent.
Although the surrounding mist obscured his vision, he had no fear at all.
"Damn it!"
Fourth Raikage was still struggling hard.
At this time he was both shocked and angry. He never expected the opponent's reaction to be so fast, countering his surprise attack with one blow.
And what made him feel desperate was that the opponent easily sucked away almost all his chakra, and the strength of the wrist was incredibly strong, making him, who always took pride in Taijutsu, feel shuddering.
At this time, the offensive of the Ninja Village Alliance came.
The first to take action was Jiraiya in 'Sage Mode'. He didn't have much time left to maintain 'Sage Mode', so he didn't dare to delay.
Tsunade, Pakura and Terumi Mei coordinated from three other directions.
Onoki in the air had completed hand seals at this moment. His palms opened and closed slightly. With a glistening halo in his palm, the cylinder of 'Dust Release' had appeared, ready to be fired anytime...