Things Were Settled

Karot hadn't expected this cold-blooded man to resort to such underhanded tactics, but Pain had achieved his goal: Karot released his grip on his wrist.

Karot is a very "stingy" person. He takes revenge on the spot if he has a grudge.

He flashed forward and unleashed a series of punches at Pain.

"So fast!"

This speed was so extreme that Nagato simply couldn't resist it. Moreover, Nagato was controlling Pain through Chakra transfer, and Chakra output takes time. Therefore, he simply couldn't defend against Karot's attack.

"Bang, bang, bang."

At this moment, Pain was like a punching bag, being relentlessly struck by Karot. Moreover, Karot attacked from all directions, causing Deva Path Pain's body to remain constantly on the ground.

"Isn't this a bit too much?"

Watching Karot's unreasonable attack, the Konoha Ninja watching from the sidelines couldn't help but feel a pang of worry for Pain. "Serves you right for provoking him," they thought. "You've really asked for trouble."

"Minato, do you think I should put in a good word for him now? After all, he's still my disciple."

Jiraiya watched as Yahiko was being kneaded by Karot and couldn't help but ask Minato.

"Jiraiya- sensei, let's just observe quietly."

Minato, of course, disapproved. After all, Karot was currently in the thick of a fight; who would dare provoke him?

"Bang!"

Tsunade punched Jiraiya directly.

"Hmph, just watch quietly."

"Perhaps he's tired from fighting," Karot said, gripping Deva Path Pain's neck.

"You're really weak! You can't even please me."

"Cough cough."

"Nagato, are you alright?"

Konan noticed that Nagato had suddenly started coughing up blood and spoke with concern.

Nagato was furious with Karot; this was the first time someone had ever called him weak. Ever since awakening the Rinnegan, Nagato had considered himself a god, the strongest person in the Ninja World. He never expected to suffer such a crushing defeat in Konoha and be labeled weak. How could this not make Nagato's blood boil?

"We must retreat from Nagato."

Konan shared her thoughts with Nagato: all six Pain had already been dealt with by Konoha. If they stayed any longer, they might not be able to leave. Konoha would find them sooner or later, and they would be trapped in Karot territory. The crucial point was that Konan had seen Karot effortlessly defeat Deva Path Pain, the most powerful of all the Pain. Deva Path Pain hadn't even managed to make a dent in him.

Are you leaving?

Karot's voice rang in Nagato and Konan's ears through Deva Path Pain's transmission.

"You don't want this person anymore?"

Karot held up Yahiko's body; Karot knew all too well how deep the bond was between the three of them.

"And what does it require?"

Nagato was well aware that with his current strength, he posed no threat to Konoha whatsoever. And he had no choice but to retrieve Yahiko's corpse.

"That's more like it!"

"I need an eye power that can revive people."

Karot's true colors are revealed. Nagato's ability to resurrect the dead is something he's been coveting. Now that he has the chance to obtain Karot, he certainly won't let it go to waste.

Nagato died because he resurrected too many people, leading to excessive Chakra depletion. Since Karot only needs one, it naturally won't have a significant impact on Nagato.

"I can give him to you, but he must not be harmed in any way."

Nagato explained. Nagato would have agreed without hesitation, even if it meant risking his life, let alone a mere stab.

After Nagato agreed, Karot brought Yahiko's body to Nagato's base.

"Brush."

Hello everyone!

Karot addressed Nagato and Konan, but Konan immediately attacked upon Karot's sudden appearance. Like an onion, Konan shed sheets of white paper from her body, which flew directly towards Karot.

"Um?"

Karot was also confused, looking completely bewildered. He had come to make the trade out of the blue Konan Karot act so abruptly.

However, what happened was beyond Konan's understanding. She saw clearly that every single one of her attacks passed right through Karot's body.

Karot was simply moving at high speed. It was because of the high speed that Konan and Nagato had the illusion that Karot was standing still.

"That shows a lack of sincerity, Nagato."

Karot spoke seriously to Nagato. He had come to make a deal out of good intentions, but had been attacked by a partner Nagato trusted. However, Karot was willing to forgive her, but only if he paid more.

Goodbye then.

Karot waved goodbye to Nagato and Konan, and it was clear that Karot was very happy to leave, as the smile on his face never faded.

"Snort."

Konan gritted his teeth in anger. He hadn't expected Karot to be so shameless. In the end, he took five portions from the door.

"Cough cough."

"Nagato, are you alright?" Konan Nagato's state.

"It's alright, let's hurry. I can already sense the Konoha ninjas getting closer and closer."

Seeing Nagato's reaction, Konan didn't delay any longer. She and Yahiko took Nagato and left.

"You're back?"

Instead of returning to Konoha, Karot went directly to Orochimaru's side. Orochimaru was somewhat surprised that Karot had returned so early.

"I'll be back once I've finished my business."

Karot began to speak while reclining in his chair.

"Let me show you something good."

After speaking, Karot delivered the Chakra energy ball he had obtained from Nagato for resurrection to Orochimaru.

"What's this?"

Orochimaru asked, puzzled. Orochimaru looked at it for a long time but still couldn't guess what the thing in front of him was for.

"This is the power of the Rinnegan, something that can bring people back to life."

After Karot finished speaking, Orochimaru became even more interested in the ball of energy.

"You want me to replicate this ability?"

Orochimaru immediately guessed Karot's plan. Orochimaru was particularly interested in this forbidden power that broke the boundaries between life and death.

"As expected of Orochimaru- senpai, he guessed it right away."

This is the tacit understanding between Karot and Orochimaru. Moreover, Karot also knows that if anyone in the Ninja World could understand this power, it would be Orochimaru.

"I'm not responsible if it fails."

Orochimaru sealed the energy in front of him into a scroll. Orochimaru was giving Karot a heads-up beforehand.

"Don't worry, the owner of the energy is still alive! Just ask him for it if you need more."

Karot spoke with complete confidence, showing no embarrassment whatsoever.