Rumble...
As the thunderous roar of a massive explosion rang out, the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path's enormous body slowly toppled over.
Even with the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path's thick hide and tough flesh, taking Naruto's Rasengan Barrage head-on could not have felt good.
Boom!
As the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path fell, the ground beneath it shook violently once more.
Thick smoke immediately billowed into the air.
Naturally, the enormous commotion here drew the attention of both Konoha and the Akatsuki Organization, who were still locked in battle.
"No way, the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path was knocked down just like that?"
"The Nine-Tails Jinchuriki is that strong?"
"Looks like we were right to trust Naruto and the others!"
"That's right. We still have hope in this battle!"
"Should we go support the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path?"
"What are you thinking? Do you think Konoha's ninja will let us get through?"
"Hold back the Akatsuki Organization members with everything we have! We can't let them interfere with Naruto's battle!"
Thanks to the remarkable feat achieved through the cooperation of Naruto, Karatachi Yagura, and Utakata, the brief lull between Konoha and the Akatsuki Organization quickly gave way to an even fiercer battle!
The Akatsuki Organization wanted to settle the battle as quickly as possible so they could help the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path.
In contrast, Konoha did not want the Akatsuki Organization interfering in the battle between the Jinchuriki and the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path!
Thus, as the battle raged on, both sides began to get serious.
As Konoha went all out, the spies embedded within the Akatsuki Organization had no choice but to fight in earnest as well.
After all, it would be a terrible loss if