This Yakushi Kabuto really has too much going on.
Black Zetsu looked at Yakushi Kabuto after he summoned Reanimation Nagato and felt a bit displeased. It never intended to resurrect Nagato, mainly worried that Uehara Naraku might fight with the resurrected Uchiha Madara over the Rinnegan for the sake of Nagato.
After hesitating for a while, Black Zetsu softly spoke: "If Nagato and Lord Madara are resurrected, then who will use the Eye of the Moon?"
"Zetsu elder…"
Uehara Naraku chuckled, his gaze slowly fell on Black Zetsu: "Didn't we agree earlier? Wasn't I the one to execute the Eye of the Moon?"
"..."
Black Zetsu remained silent for a while, then suddenly grinned.
Just as Black Zetsu was about to deceive Uehara Naraku, Uehara Naraku shook his head and said, "Alright, I was just joking. Since Madara elder personally formulated the Eye of the Moon Plan back then, letting him execute it would fulfill his wish!"
Uehara Naraku gazed at Reanimation Nagato beside Yakushi Kabuto and said softly, "I just want a world where both Nagato and Teacher Konan are alive, a world without war, a world with eternal peace…"
"Hehehehe…"
Black Zetsu nodded sinisterly: "Rest assured, Naraku. As long as the Eye of the Moon Plan succeeds, the world you dream of will surely be realized!"
Over here, they are discussing how to divide Orochimaru's spoils after his demise.
Within the Six Red Sun Array, Orochimaru actually holds a significant advantage. Even with the arrival of Tsunade and Fourth Raikage A, it still hasn't changed the tide of the battlefield.
"I'll handle Lord Nagato."
Uehara Naraku glanced at Black Zetsu and whispered: "Zetsu elder, I'll leave this place to you for now. Once Orochimaru lifts the Six Red Sun Array, I'll join the fight!"
"Alright."
Black Zetsu nodded darkly, looking at the battle within the Six Red Sun Array. If it truly becomes untenable, then it would have no choice but to find a way for Uchiha Madara to join the battlefield!
On the other side.
Uehara Naraku's wings slightly flapped, carrying him to land in front of Nagato, his eyes flickering a bit: "How is it, happy to return to the living world?"
"..."
Nagato shook his head helplessly, looking at Uehara Naraku with a sigh: "Uehara, I never imagined that when we meet again, it would be under these circumstances. Is Konan not on the battlefield?"
"No."
Uehara Naraku opened his palm and gently explained: "This war is very dangerous, I myself am uncertain of surviving, so naturally I wouldn't bring Teacher Konan..."
"But…"
Nagato's brow slightly furrowed, his face full of confusion as he looked at Uehara Naraku and said sternly: "If you fall on the battlefield, leaving only Konan..."
"It's okay."
Uehara Naraku shook his head, slowly extended his palm and whispered: "Lord Nagato, I hope that no matter what I do next, you will forgive me."
"Heh…"
Nagato's face showed a hint of a smile, calmly nodding: "I said before, when you were sixteen, I told you that no matter what you do, I will help you. I will never blame you."
"That's good then."
Uehara Naraku looked at Nagato meaningfully.
In the next moment, a strong wind swept towards Nagato's body!
Uehara Naraku's figure suddenly attacked and directly shattered Nagato's Reanimation Body, landing in front of Yakushi Kabuto, and spoke softly: "You can tell him the whole truth, prepare to take Lord Nagato into the Kamui Space when he revives."
"…Understood."
Yakushi Kabuto calmly pushed up his glasses.
Uehara Naraku watched Yakushi Kabuto indifferently, lowered his voice: "Did you leave a backup in Orochimaru's body?"
"I did."
Yakushi Kabuto slowly clasped his hands together, whispered: "However, the spell I left in his body is hidden within those Hashirama Cells, temporarily useless for Lord Orochimaru in this state…"
"Just his body then?"
Uehara Naraku furrowed his brows, whispered: "I thought you might have done something with his soul… Seems like your actions are useless for now."
"No, there's also interference with the soul."
Yakushi Kabuto pushed up his glasses and sighed: "I've already captured Mitarashi Anko, and she carries Lord Orochimaru's Curse Seal of Heaven…"
The backup for Orochimaru's resurrection is in their hands, no matter what Orochimaru plans in the future, he will never abandon his last escape route.
"Well done."
Uehara Naraku nodded, watching the distant battle within the Six Red Sun Array, whispered: "If Black Zetsu can't handle Orochimaru, then you will have to step in!"
"Yes, my lord."
Yakushi Kabuto's body remained unchanged.
After all, Orochimaru excels at seizing others' bodies, while Black Zetsu excels at controlling them. What if neither of them can overpower the other?
After a brief exchange of less than half a minute, seeing Nagato's body nearing complete restoration, Uehara Naraku suddenly vanished from Yakushi Kabuto's presence. He was merely there to complete Nagato's mission and simultaneously ensure Yakushi Kabuto is prepared for Nagato's impending revival.
Once Uehara Naraku left, Nagato's body was fully restored, his expression became extremely grim, his eyebrows furrowed tightly.
"Yakushi Kabuto, what on earth is going on?"
"As you can see."
Yakushi Kabuto adjusted his glasses, quietly explaining, "Everything now is under the lord's command, everything is within his control."
"..."
Nagato fell into an eerie silence.
At this moment, he realized who Kabuto's 'lord' referred to.
After a long while, Nagato hesitantly spoke, "You said everything is under Uehara's control. What exactly is Uehara controlling? The war happening now..."
"Everything, all of it."
Kabuto's gaze slowly became resolute.
The next moment, as he watched Nagato turn to seek answers from Uehara Naraku, Kabuto suddenly raised his fingers!
Nagato's movements abruptly halted, his will diminishing.
"Sigh..."
Kabuto shook his head, gazing at Nagato, and sighed, "Such enviable luck... While others strive to find the path to victory, you have stood directly at the finish line from the start."
Within the Six Red Sun Array.
The battle situation still hadn't reversed.
Because Orochimaru knew very well how to utilize his advantages.
Most importantly, Orochimaru was very familiar with the enemies present. He had even fought against most of them, especially the main force, Jiraiya!
"Wind Release: Great Breakthrough!"
Orochimaru opened his mouth wide and unleashed a gale!
This technique, which could only be classified as a C-rank Jutsu, became terrifying under the enhancement of the Six Paths Chakra, forcing back everyone in an instant!
Simultaneously, a Truth-Seeking Ball suddenly shot towards Jiraiya's location!
Fortunately, the Fourth Raikage's cells were highly activated, and he hurriedly grabbed Jiraiya, using Instantaneous Jutsu to relocate, avoiding the Truth-Seeking Ball's attack!
In this battle, the Fourth Raikage had been doing just that.
Whenever there was an undetectable or unavoidable attack, it was always the Fourth Raikage, A, who rescued others with his super-speed Instantaneous Jutsu.
Tsunade looked worriedly at the Fourth Raikage, "If you keep moving at such high speeds, your body won't be able to handle it, right?"
"Raikage-uncle, let me take over!"
Uzumaki Naruto, clad in a Golden Chakra Armor, still had the eyes of Sage Mode and continued solemnly, "In this battle, we can't afford a single mistake!"
"No..."
The Fourth Raikage glanced around at everyone present, shaking his head as he spoke gravely, "Right now, everything must prioritize Lord Jiraiya's and Naruto's safety. Sacrificing myself and this woman, Tsunade, is inconsequential..."
Neither the Fourth Raikage nor Tsunade could inflict effective damage on Orochimaru; even Tsunade, the Medical Ninja, couldn't temporarily play a significant role... They had to give any chance of survival to Uzumaki Naruto and Jiraiya!
Only they held hope to defeat Orochimaru!
As the Fourth Raikage started to speak, Orochimaru's figure appeared beside him, recklessly wielding the Truth-Seeking Ball Black Sword!
"So eager to sacrifice yourself?"
The Truth-Seeking Ball Black Sword in Orochimaru's hand was about to slash through the Fourth Raikage's throat. Just one hit could turn his neck to nothingness!
At the most perilous moment, a giant golden chakra hand suddenly grabbed the Fourth Raikage's back, pulling him away!
Still, it was too late!
The Truth-Seeking Ball Black Sword in Orochimaru's hand grazed the Fourth Raikage's arm, abruptly severing half of his arm, the wound rapidly turning to nothingness!
"Raikage!"
"Lord Raikage!"
"Raikage-uncle!"
Everyone watched in fear and unease at the wound on the Fourth Raikage's arm, knowing full well what an arm meant to a ninja.
Especially to the Fourth Raikage, who specialized in Nin-Taijutsu!
"Stop making noise!"
The Fourth Raikage sternly silenced everyone, speaking deeply, "I've said it before, Tsunade and I fall into the category of those who can be sacrificed... Don't worry, it's just an arm..."
"..."
Everyone fell into silence.
A heavy look flashed across Uzumaki Naruto's face, and he once again transformed into a massive golden fox, shouting, "Ero Sage! Cover me! I'll launch the attack!"
"Alright!"
Jiraiya nodded silently.
While they struggled to endure, someone punched the Six Red Sun Array. Cracks spread across the Red Sun Array Barrier, and soon the entire Six Red Sun Array shattered into pieces, disappearing into the air!
Uehara Naraku, clenching his hand, appeared above Orochimaru, tilting his head, "Mr. Orochimaru, are you having fun?"