The battlefield was still shrouded in rain and covered in smoke and dust. Towering flames and the constant roar of battle made it clear the fighting was still raging.
But with Nagato's Six Paths of Pain sealed one after another, the heavy burden weighing on the Five Kage's hearts had finally eased.
In truth, Jinchuriki who could undergo Complete Tailed Beast Transformation were like nuclear weapons in the Shinobi World.
What was more, the Jinchuriki Nagato had turned into the Six Paths of Pain could also share the abilities of his Rinnegan. Under ordinary circumstances, they were a terrifying force.
But clearly, this was no ordinary situation.
Never mind that the Five Kage themselves were capable of suppressing or holding back Tailed Beasts; the tens of thousands of shinobi in the main camp, along with the contingency plans drawn up long ago, were enough to deal with most eventualities.
So, to put it harshly, after paying such a heavy price to seal the Six Paths of Pain, their performance could only be called adequate.
Huff, huff.
The forest had been reduced to ruins, and the people standing among them were still panting heavily. Even Killer B, a Jinchuriki, was no exception.
Facing so many fully transformed Tailed Beasts at once had taken an enormous toll, even on Shinobi World powerhouses like the Five Kage, Jiraiya, and Killer B.
Looking up at the monster Kakkō flying overhead, and at the Akatsuki Organization's formal members scattered across the distant battlefield, Tsunade said, "This is no time to rest. Everyone, we have to bring this battle to an end as quickly as possible!"
Mei Terumi gave a slight nod. "Yes. I'm afraid the casualties this time will be severe!"
She was already worrying about compensation payments. The heavy losses would only make their