Seeing Karin's Susanoo catch the meteor, everyone on the ground was either thrilled or secretly relieved.
This miracle-like scene was etched deep into many people's hearts, leaving them certain they would never forget it!
"'B.'"
In the crowd, Tsunade wore a complicated expression.
Though they were on opposing sides, she had to admit that Akatsuki Organization's "B" was far more powerful than she had expected.
Shizune said to Yakumo, "Well done, Yakumo!"
Yakumo shook her head slightly. "It was mostly thanks to 'B's' Susanoo. My Wood Release was too rushed—I hadn't fully prepared it!"
Tsunade, however, affirmed, "Yakumo, you've already done very well!"
There was no doubt.
Yakumo's intervention had not only helped the Susanoo withstand the meteor, but also preserved the Five Great Shinobi Villages' dignity.
If the meteor had been stopped solely by Akatsuki Organization members, it would have dealt a devastating blow to the Five Great Shinobi Villages' prestige. Yakumo's timely intervention, along with Wood Release's imposing entrance, had at least allowed the Five Great Shinobi Villages—especially Konoha—to save some face.
Of course.
Tsunade had no idea that Yakumo, whom she was praising, was also a member of Akatsuki Organization!
Not far away.
Surrounded by a group of ANBU, the Third Hokage gazed at Karin's Susanoo, which was holding up the meteor. His expression was exceptionally grave.
Just then, Jiraiya arrived before the Third Hokage and reported, "I just finished taking stock. We've suffered quite a few casualties, but our overall combat strength is still intact!"
Asuma stepped forward and asked, "What do we do now?"
Kakashi also looked toward the Third Hokage.
Under everyone's gaze, the Third Hokage hesitated.
On Konoha's side, besides him, the Hokage, they had two fighters at Kage Level: Jiraiya and Tsunade. Among the Jonin, in addition to the older generation of