Despite possessing great strength, being forced to stay protected was something most people could not tolerate.
This was clearly reflected in Karatachi Yagura and Utakata.
As for Naruto, he simply wanted to protect the village and avoid seeing anyone in it die, which was why he had insisted on leaving Mount Myōboku.
However, even though their reasons differed, their ultimate goal was the same.
That was why they had left Mount Myōboku!
Although Sasuke had remained silent at the side, he clearly shared Naruto's mindset.
"I understand. Perhaps our decision back then overlooked your feelings."
In the end, the Third Hokage could only sigh and say those words.
Things had already come to this. The die was cast. What use was there in saying more now?
Could Naruto and the others possibly return to Mount Myōboku just because he tried to persuade them?
Don't be ridiculous!
If that happened, he wouldn't be Naruto!
There was no helping it. Since Naruto and the others had already come, there was obviously no way to keep them from joining the battle.
The moment Naruto and the others appeared, Kakuzu had already pulled far away from them.
In a one-on-one fight against the Third Hokage, he could hold an absolute advantage with the effects of Hero Water.
But now, three Jinchuriki had joined the battle, along with Sasuke Uchiha, who had performed remarkably during the Takigakure incident. If he charged in mindlessly now, he would be courting death.
Kakuzu was no fool. Though bloodthirsty, he would not rush forward to throw away his life against enemies he could not handle.
Against that lineup, even five more lives would not be enough for them to kill!
Therefore, Kakuzu immediately contacted the other Akatsuki Organization members through the ring on his hand.
"Targets located. Three of