I Escaped Once, and I Can Escape a Second Time!

Buzz--

As the energy fluctuations emanated, Jiraiya and Fugaku, who were within the Formless Realm, felt an immense warmth throughout their bodies and minds.

"This feeling..."

Jiraiya stretched out his hands, looking at the Chakra particles rippling in the air.

While Jiraiya was still reminiscing, a thick, flowing, blazing white Chakra flame cloak covered Hagoromo's entire body.

A Demon Crest condensed on his Chakra Cloak.

Hagoromo opened her eyes, the blazing light she had been displaying immediately subsided, and her hair, as it fluttered, turned white.

Seeing that Jiraiya and Fugaku were still in shock, Hagoromo simply raised his hand.

"Brother Jiraiya, Senior Fugaku, I will find all the hidden agents within the front lines."

"But it's up to you to take action now; I can't stay in this state for much longer."

Jiraiya and Fugaku were taken aback by these words, then nodded with serious expressions.

Having received a reply, Hagoromo didn't delay any longer, and countless Chakra particles quickly appeared in her palm.

"These particles will directly locate those hidden bodies, and the Yang Release Chakra contained within will transform them into this form."

As Hagoromo spoke, she gestured with her eyes to the several humanoid plants at his feet.

"No problem! This is enough."

Jiraiya nodded in satisfaction. This was the front line; as for leaving one or two people behind for research...

No one would do something like this unless they were out of their mind.

The most urgent task is to eliminate hidden dangers and win this battle.

Seeing this, Hagoromo's expression relaxed a little. To be honest, Black Zetsu was truly disgusting.

There were at least a hundred spores hiding in various places on the front line.

Without hesitation, Hagoromo waved her hand, and the Chakra particles in her palm flew out in all directions.

"Huh? That widespread?"

Jiraiya was completely stunned; this was too outrageous.

"Lord Jiraiya, I'll be going now."

Fugaku ignored Jiraiya to the side, knowing that this matter was urgent, and walked straight out of the tent.

Jiraiya realized what was happening, nodded to Hagoromo, and then walked out.

As the frontline commander, if he doesn't make arrangements quickly, things will likely get out of hand soon.

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Stone Shinobi Camp.

Kitsuchi sat in the main seat, his brows furrowed.

"Lord Kitsuchi, the Third Tsuchikage has arrived!"

Upon hearing this, Kitsuchi immediately stood up and walked out of the tent.

"Um?"

Kitsuchi was stunned as soon as he stepped out of the tent, for he did not see his old man.

"Lord Kitsuchi, over there."

The ninja next to him pointed to a dirt slope not far away.

"What happened?" Kitsuchi asked, looking puzzled.

"Before setting off, we hadn't received any news from Lord Akatsuchi..." The ninja beside him said, his face showing difficulty.

"Old man..."

Kitsuchi hesitated for a moment, then strode quickly toward the earthen slope.

Before the Kitsuchi where he had just stepped onto the slope could even utter a word, the Third Tsuchikage's words drifted over.

"Kitsuchi, do you think this battle was worth it?"

When asked, Kitsuchi fell silent, while Akatsuchi was considered his master's prized disciple.

First Deidara left the village, and now Akatsuchi is likely in grave danger as well.

As for the question asked by his own grandfather, it was merely a reflection of the temporary desolation of losing a disciple.

After all, the war has come to this point, and whether it's worth it or not, we have to continue fighting.

What did the Akatsuki members say?

Knowing his son's personality, Ōnoki immediately changed the subject and asked.

"Their sensory ninjas had already helped them repel several small waves of attacks from Konoha."

The Kitsuchi answered truthfully.

"Tell them the money won't be less, but I need to see their people during the final assault!"

After saying this, Ōnoki floated up and headed towards the main tent.

Kitsuchi watched Ōnoki's departing figure and couldn't help but sigh.

"Han, I'll have to trouble you tomorrow."

Kitsuchi turned to the man who had just followed him and said.

The man, wearing a red mask and red armor, glanced at the Kitsuchi and then nodded.

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"Oops, oh dear~ all my spores have been killed--"

In a corner of the Land of Rivers, a pitcher plant suddenly spoke.

"What happened? Who did this?"

"Huh? I don't know, but they were almost all killed in an instant."

The black and white face paid no attention to the others around it, and continued to ask and answer its own questions.

"Absolutely amazing!"

Pain looked at Black Zetsu's position and spoke.

"Oh dear~ The leader seems quite angry~"

"By the way, the Third Tsuchikage has just arrived at the front lines, and it seems he's sending someone to contact us so we can get there as soon as possible."

The white half of his face feigned fear for a moment before speaking.

Pain withdrew his gaze and remained silent for a long time.

During the battle to seize the Four-Tails, Kakuzu and Kisame lost contact, as can be seen from the rings they were carrying.

It's highly likely he's already dead.

"Scorpion, go ahead."

After a long silence, Pain spoke.

"Hmm." The scorpion, having been called, shifted its terrifying shell and responded in a hoarse voice.

Deidara hesitated for a moment before speaking up, "Boss! I'll come too!"

"Can--"

After saying that, Pain disappeared.

As Pain disappeared, Black Zetsu glanced at Deidara and Sasori, who were the only remaining survivors, and slowly burrowed underground.

"There are fewer and fewer people in the organization."

Once everyone had left, Deidara sat down cross-legged, rubbing his cheek with his fingers as he spoke.

"First, the one from the Land of Hot Water died before he even saw any members, before he could even recruit them."

Orochimaru withdrew, and Kakuzu and Kisame also died.

Sasori glanced at Deidara and said in a hoarse voice, "What? Are you scared?"

Enraged by these words, Deidara jumped up and down, yelling fiercely, "Lord Sasori! Stop being so disgusting!"

"I was wondering just how strong the person who took down Kakuzu and Kisame must be!"

"--After all, I'm really looking forward to it."

As he spoke, Deidara's face showed a hint of excitement; those who could join were all quite strong.

But there is one person who defeated Kakuzu and Kisame; it's quite interesting to think about.

"Enough talk, let's get going."

Scorpion ignored Deidara, who was still lost in his fantasies, and turned to head towards the cave entrance.

"Hey, wait for me!"

Seeing this, Deidara quickly followed, saying something as he did so.

"Master Scorpion, how are you feeling about the impending war?"

"Ha—they're nothing but ants."

"But you, be careful not to be kidnapped by the Third Tsuchikage." Sasori said slowly without stopping.

"Tch~ I'll just avoid him..."

Even if I'm taken back, I can escape the first time, and I can escape the second time!

Deidara initially responded dismissively, then added after a moment's thought.

"Hey! Grandpa Scorpion, wait for me!"

Seeing that Sasori's figure was about to disappear, Deidara quickly shouted.