To be honest, this battle seems devoid of hope.
At least for now, they haven't seen hope arrive.
If only they could seal one Reanimation ninja, if they could see the feasibility of breaking through the Reanimation ninja, perhaps their morale could rise a notch!
Now it feels like they are purely waiting for death!
Especially with Yakushi Kabuto having so many trump cards, this guy can summon powerful Reanimation ninjas at any time, at least Tsunade knows Yakushi Kabuto still has at least two powerful Reanimation beings...
Sure enough.
When Yakushi Kabuto saw the Fifth Kazekage Gaara and the Fifth Mizukage Terumi Mei, he couldn't help but smile: "Seriously... is there anyone who wants to compete with the Reanimation ninja in terms of reinforcement numbers?"
In this world, no matter the number of the living, it can never compare to the number of the deceased, especially in terms of powerful ninjas—Yakushi Kabuto's collection over the years is beyond anyone's imagination.
Suddenly, Yakushi Kabuto's eyes tightened!
Yakushi Kabuto quickly formed hand seals, pressing his palms simultaneously against the ground, and whispered: "Ninpo: Summoning Jutsu!"
Two coffins emerged from Yakushi Kabuto's hands!
From one, the Second Mizukage Hozuki Gengetsu appeared, while from the other came the Fourth Kazekage Rasa!
Sasori of the Red Sand turned the Fourth Kazekage Rasa into a Human Puppet, leaving behind some remains, which Yakushi Kabuto managed to collect.
The Second Mizukage Hozuki Gengetsu faced the Fifth Mizukage Terumi Mei.
The Fourth Kazekage Rasa faced the Fifth Kazekage Gaara.
Yet another confrontation between old eras, fathers, and sons, everyone's face turned grave.
Tsunade slowly furrowed her brow, gazing at the two Kage-level powers in the distance, her fists clenching: "That Orochimaru guy... is he toying with us?"
Whenever their reinforcements arrived, the enemy would send new reinforcements, clearly mocking them!
That Orochimaru, he truly is arrogant!
But now, with Orochimaru in control of so many Reanimation ninjas, he indeed has the right to be arrogant!
"Granny Tsunade."
Uzumaki Naruto stepped forward, moving in front of everyone, draped in his Golden Chakra Armor. A multitude of Chakra giant hands emerged from him, each holding a Rasengan.
Uzumaki Naruto fixed his gaze on the Reanimation ninjas ahead, saying in a determined voice: "We have no retreat now!"
Uzumaki Naruto looked at the face of each Reanimation ninja, sensing the Chakra within them, continuing one word at a time: "Aside from defeating them, thwarting their plans, we have no other choice!"
Unless they hand over Nagato with the Rinnegan and Uzumaki Naruto, the Nine-tailed Jinchuriki, but doing that is akin to waiting for death.
It would plunge the Ninja World into a crisis of extinction.
If the enemy's plans succeeded, the entire Ninja World would be doomed, even a lucky survivor like Konoha could not survive.
Isn't it ironic!
Enemies who were once sworn adversaries are now allies, even indispensable allies, becoming comrades who must protect each other.
"…Yeah."
Tsunade glanced complexly at Nagato and Konan, slowly nodding, and said: "We absolutely cannot allow these guys to get the Rinnegan and Nine-tails. If they actually use it to resurrect Uchiha Madara... the consequences would truly be unimaginable!"
Honestly, compared to these guys, the threat of Uchiha Madara, the legendary figure, is greater... because I've grown up hearing stories of him, a person who once truly had the ability to destroy a country single-handedly!
If my granduncle hadn't thought of peace and refused to start a war, the entire Ninja World might have been flattened by Uchiha Madara!"
A breeze blew past.
Uchiha Obito stood in front of the numerous Reanimation ninjas, raising his hand coldly: "Prepare to move! Kabuto, swiftly resolve them, seize the Rinnegan, and take the Nine-tailed Jinchuriki!"
"Don't worry."
Yakushi Kabuto stood at the rear, adjusting his glasses, speaking with a light laugh: "Then let's start... causing a ruckus!"
In an instant!
Namikaze Minato and Senju Tobirama charged in first from the flanks!
Might Guy and Uchiha Obito rushed in directly from the front, followed closely by Hozuki Gengetsu and Rasa, while Second Tsuchikage Mu hovered above them providing strategic assistance!
Yakushi Kabuto watched from the rear, smiling subtly: "Go! With all our strength, to gain… the master's favor!"
The battle began to intensify once more!
No doubt, Konoha and Nagato's side could no longer gain the upper hand, barely managing to hold their ground using Nagato's Rinnegan and Yin Yang Release Black Rod to threaten, keeping the Reanimation ninjas from recklessly charging!
Yet, this barely allowed them to defend successfully, breaking through to deal with even one Reanimation ninja or capturing Yakushi Kabuto was utterly fanciful!
Nagato spared no effort with his life and Chakra, using all his strength to try to deal with Uchiha Obito, yet he was always thwarted by the two Flying Thunder God users' intervention, making his attacks almost ineffective under the space-time jutsu!
"Almighty Push!"
Nagato's Almighty Push hit empty space again, merely sending the two Flying Thunder God Kunai flying away, sweat dripped down his forehead as he gasped heavily.
Once again, he defended against the enemy's attack.
Sadly, his life energy was almost exhausted.
If he used one more powerful jutsu, his life might reach its end.
Uchiha Obito seemed to know this as well; his form floated up from the ground, Sharingan flashing: "Nagato, today you've used the Rinnegan power too many times, your lifespan is almost up!"
Uchiha Obito slowly opened his hand, gently persuading: "It's useless, you're simply not able to defeat us… back when you started studying the Rinnegan, I had already developed methods to counter the Rinnegan!"
"Bastard!"
Nagato gritted his teeth harshly.
Sheets of origami flew from Konan, piercing through Uchiha Obito's body, unable to harm him, merely floating around Uchiha Obito, waiting for him to release the Hollowfication time…
Unfortunately, Uchiha Obito gave them no chance!
The smile of a schemer's success appeared beneath Uchiha Obito's mask: "Actually, I'm just baiting… the real deadly move is behind me!"
The next moment, Uchiha Obito's figure sank back into the ground.
And behind Uchiha Obito, Namikaze Minato emerged, holding a Tailed Beast Ball, pushing it towards Nagato!
Nagato's mind raced to find a solution for the Tailed Beast Ball: "Almighty Push is in cooldown, Preta Path absorbs Chakra too slowly, Animal Path cannot summon in time..."
"Nagato!"
Konan's form suddenly blocked in front of Nagato!
Her body, like her origami, couldn't withstand any impact. If Namikaze Minato's Tailed Beast Ball hit her, it would severely injure Konan, even raising the likelihood of death!
"Konan!"
Nagato couldn't believe his eyes witnessing this!
After all these years, is he again about to see another dear friend die? Sadly, everyone present is entrenched in fierce battles; seemingly not a single person can save Konan from Namikaze Minato's Tailed Beast Ball!
Just as the Tailed Beast Ball was about to hit Konan, a purple shield appeared beside her, blocking the attack!
Suddenly.
A young ninja in a Cloud Black Robe appeared beside Konan!
This young ninja grasped Namikaze Minato's wrist with one hand, kicking him with a foot, sending him flying and quelling the crisis!
"What's happening?"
The young ninja spoke, then slowly turned, extending his hand to stroke Konan's astonished face, a complex expression passing over him.
"Teacher, no need to be afraid now..."