Aftermath

"Phew—!"

Nagato let out a long sigh and relaxed a little.

Even though he had reached the Six Paths level, he still felt immense pressure in front of Sir.

Of course, it wasn't just physical pressure. More than anything, he was worried that he might disappoint Sir...

Meanwhile,

with the end of Infinite Tsukuyomi,

most people gradually woke up, though they still looked bewildered.

They had no idea what had happened.

They only felt as if they'd been having an indescribably wonderful dream when someone suddenly jolted them awake—and they hadn't even gotten to enjoy it enough!

But the more experienced and perceptive shinobi quickly figured it out.

They realized that they'd all been controlled by Genjutsu, and understood just how terrifying the dreamlike illusion had been!

They couldn't help feeling both frightened and regretful.

They regretted not getting to enjoy it for a little longer, yet feared being trapped in the illusion of a beautiful dream.

"Is it all over?"

"Thank goodness! Tsunade and the others are safe!"

"Nagato, thank you! I..."

Reanimated Jiraiya breathed a sigh of relief. He'd been frantic just moments ago, nearly convinced that he wouldn't be able to protect Tsunade and the others.

Six Paths Nagato glanced at Jiraiya and sighed inwardly.

As a child, he'd truly admired his Pervy Sage teacher. It was a shame that he was becoming less and less impressed with him.

His teacher was, after all, just an ordinary shinobi. And writing porn novels couldn't save the world, either.

If he really wanted to change the entire world, he'd have to rely on the power in his own hands!

"Jiraiya-sensei, go bring all the Konoha shinobi here."

"Huh? Nagato, please don't! Spare them! I know you don't like killing. Konoha can surrender; just give me a little more time,