Hiruzen Sarutobi's departure brought a brief lull to the battle between the two sides.
Under these circumstances, Jiraiya nor Tobirama had any intention of fighting.
Tobirama frowned slightly. "Nagato, can't you really give me back Kinkaku and Ginkaku?"
"Release Binding Vow and ask them yourselves if they are your people," Nagato sneered, which was his response.
Tobirama sighed. Now that he suspected Nagato was his nephew's son, he no longer wanted to concern himself with such matters.
Once we get out, we'll investigate thoroughly. If Nagato really is the eldest brother's grandson...
It's also a way of finding someone to keep Tsunade.
Not only Hashirama, but Tobirama also felt sorry for Tsunade's current situation, but he wasn't good at expressing it verbally.
"Forget it then, you can have these two."
Even without the Six Paths Ninja Tools, Kinkaku and Ginkaku are not weak, but they are not indispensable combatants; consider them as a gift to someone when they meet them.
"Do you want me to remove the Flying Thunder God Mark now?"
Nagato sensed that Tobirama had misunderstood something, but he was too lazy to explain, and he certainly wouldn't reveal the existence of the White Zetsu Cells.
"No need. I have a way to deal with the mere Flying Thunder God Mark."
I refuse to believe it. What kind of mark is this? It can't be removed even with Yin-Yang Release.
Nagato is worried that Tobirama will get close to Konan again.
"Suit yourself, Orochimaru, let's go." Tobirama placed his hand on Orochimaru's shoulder.
Nagato frowned as he watched Tobirama disappear.
The Flying Thunder God Technique... is really annoying.
He turned to Jiraiya: "Jiraiya- sensei, how much do you know about the Flying Thunder God Technique? Do you know how to train it?"
Jiraiya shook his head. "Minato learned it directly from the Book of Seals. None of the three of us, including the old man, have the talent to learn the Flying Thunder God Technique."
"Right now, the only people who probably have the Flying Thunder God Technique are the Konoha High Command and the Hidden Fire Village."
"Jiraiya- sensei, aren't you Konoha High Command?" Konan asked, puzzled.
Jiraiya scratched his head awkwardly and grinned, "I'm not being treated as missing-nin yet, it's only because of Minato and Kagami~"
"And..."
Jiraiya raised his finger and said seriously, "Actually, the Flying Thunder God Technique is not an invincible ability. Pre-set sealing barriers and wide-range attacks can all counter the Flying Thunder God to a certain extent."
"Ordinary Flying Thunder God Technique users don't have the reaction speed of Minato and the Second Hokage."
"The range of movement depends on perception ability. Normally speaking, the Flying Thunder God Technique is just a kind of Body Flicker Technique in terms of space and time."
Nagato nodded thoughtfully.
Indeed, there is another example.
Just like when Kakashi used the Flying Thunder God Technique, it was still within the range of his Rain Tiger at Will, and he could sense it.
I just don't want to kill.
"What do we need to do now?" Jiraiya asked, consciously considering himself a team member.
Hiruzen Sarutobi's last words deeply moved him, further strengthening his belief in his disciple.
Nagato turned his gaze to the Kinkaku and Ginkaku Brothers, who were still roaring, and said calmly, "It's too troublesome to keep Binding Vow. In order to prevent Tobirama Senju Impure World Reincarnation, I will refine them into the Six Paths of Pain."
"Let's just wait here. With our strength, we're sure to get a spot."
This is the center of the barrier, and Nagato had already secured his advancement.
He had no intention of killing anyone else currently inside the barrier, or rather...
They felt that killing these people alone was not enough to make the Shinobi World feel pain.
Only by rebuilding Konoha like Kagami Uchiha did, and by eliminating Hanzo Remnants and rebuilding the Land of Rain, can a new system be established.
The battle on Akatsuki's side had just ended when fierce fighting broke out on several other battlefields.
——
Within the vast expanse of water, a group of powerful figures suppressed Mahoraga to some extent.
However, they failed to achieve any results for a long time and discovered a situation that made them feel desperate.
"He... is gradually adapting to our techniques, and the damage he can cause is getting smaller and smaller!"
Three cobblers are equal to one Zhuge Liang, let alone a group of powerful figures from the upper echelons of the Shinobi World.
The characteristics of the Mahoraga were quickly figured out, and even a solution was devised.
"Only by using a technique it hasn't adapted to before it adapts can we instantly kill it!"
"I know that too..."
"But even the Tailed Beast Ball couldn't kill it, so what other technique could possibly defeat it!"
"Dust Release, Wood Release, Severance Release!"
"I know...you can find one of us who knows it..."
Kakuzu spoke with a gloomy expression.
"There is another way."
"Compound Ninjutsu!"
"You mean..."
Kakuzu looked at Sasori: "How much energy can your puppet hold?"
Scorpion frowned. "You want to use my puppet as a transit point to gather everyone's power for an attack?"
"No, it's overloaded, it will destroy my puppet."
A wicked laugh emanated from beneath Kakuzu's mask, "You think your puppet can compare to Mahoraga?"
"Once we succeed, you will obtain a Nine-Tails- Tailed Celestial Human Puppet!"
That makes some sense.
"Compound Ninjutsu involves too many issues, and we've never worked together before, so how could we have developed a tacit understanding?"
"That's why this puppet is needed as a relay to adjust for errors."
Kakuzu spoke fluently and professionally, "I have extensive experience using Compound Ninjutsu. Tell me your abilities and chakra levels, and I can devise a suitable plan."
"We'll fight and retreat at the same time to buy myself time to think."
Seeing his confident tone and eyes, everyone couldn't help but believe him.
This person is older than Elder Genji, and compared to the aged and frail Genji, this person is still vigorous despite his age.
Their combat prowess was also considerable, although it didn't match the rumors of their strength, but it's possible they were hiding their true abilities.
Karatachi Yagura also received the message and, after a brief moment of thought, agreed to Kakuzu's plan.
They started using kite-flying tactics.
Scorpion retrieved the giant puppet back into the sealing scroll; it was too easy to target.
They summoned the Third Kazekage Human Puppet, which flew in the Sky Manipulation, and the group stood on the Human Puppet, fighting and retreating at the same time.
The Third Kazekage's Iron Wings were huge, but with so many people standing on them, they looked very out of place.
If the people of Sunagakure saw this scene, they would probably be so angry they'd vomit blood.
This is an insult to the strongest Kazekage!
Following the established rules, Mahoraga did not completely chase after them, but instead cleared out the ninjas along the way who were hiding like ostriches, thinking they would not be discovered.
——
On the Sunagakure and White Fang side.
The first step for the strong in starting a war is to clear the field.
The surrounding trees and other structures had been leveled, and the first to be eliminated on the empty battlefield were the Anbu of Sunagakure.
Several members of the White Fang Squad were also injured, but there were no deaths or injuries.
The black aura of the Moryo spread across the battlefield, resembling a large, pitch-black dragon, exuding an eerie and evil aura.
Hatake Sakumo stared intently at the Moryo. He had spent several years collecting Evil Being for Kagami Uchiha, so he naturally had information about the Moryo.
However, the distance was too great. The Priestess of the Land of Demons and Konoha still maintained diplomatic relations, and since they said they would handle it themselves, he couldn't very well lead his men to besiege them.
The Moryo have arrived, but the Priestess hasn't...
Has Miroku of the Land of Demons died?
Something's not right...
I remember, didn't the Priestess from the Land of Demons come to visit the mirror last year?
Further away from where the two teams were fighting, there was another small squad.
I have been stealthy since the start of the competition and have not engaged in combat with anyone.
This is a team composed entirely of Konoha's Dojutsu Clan.
"Lord Shinkwa, Lord Genko, should we make a move?"
Hizashi Hyuga asked the two people at the front of the group in a low voice.
Shinkwa and Genko were Kagami Uchiha's personal guards, holding a position that was exceptional even within the Uchiha Clan.
They obeyed only the mirror's commands, their obedience bordering on fanaticism.
Even if Kagami Uchiha ordered Shinkwa to kill his father, Shinka, he wouldn't hesitate.
"No need. Kagami-sama's order is not to let the Moryo be destroyed. It seems he can withstand it."
Beside Hizashi, Hyuga Hiashi's pupils contracted. "What? We're not here to help Lord Sakumo, but to protect Moryo?!"
Genko turned his head indifferently, his scarlet Sharingan staring at Hyuga Hiashi without any emotion.
Do you have any objections to Kagami-sama's orders?
"Hyuga Hiashi, recognize your own place."
"If it weren't for Hinata, you wouldn't even have the right to leave the Hyuga Clan Compound."
"Hizashi, keep an eye on your brother."
"This time, I'll let it go with cutting Broken Finger."