The Land of Rain.
Nagato stood atop the towering watchtower.
The cold rain lashed at him mercilessly, soaking his clothes, but it could not extinguish the burning, complex flame in his heart.
Beside him, Konan stood quietly, a hint of worry in her eyes.
The paper umbrella trembled slightly in her hand, shielding Nagato from some of the wind and rain, but it could not stop the approaching storm.
" Nagato, is this war truly inevitable?"
Konan's voice carried a hint of helplessness.
Nagato remained silent for a moment before slowly speaking.
"This is the final battle for the unification of the Ninja World, and it is inevitable."
" Konan."
As she spoke, Nagato turned to look at Konan, a hint of reluctance in her eyes.
"If I lose, just surrender. Don't think about avenging me. Bury me and Yahiko together, and let us see this world that is about to usher in peace."
Upon hearing this, a resolute glint flashed in Konan's eyes.
" Nagato, don't say things like that. We can definitely win."
Nagato slightly; he was well aware of how difficult this battle would be.
Konoha's foundation is too deep.
Even if they didn't accept all ninjas like the Land of Rain, their ninja army would still number no less than 40,000, and they would also Impure World Reincarnation Jutsu.
The Land of Rain, after this period of development, only has seventy to eighty thousand ninjas, and they are all of varying quality.
Even with the ability to Life Sharing, they still can't compare to Konoha in terms of raw power.
Thinking of this, Nagato's thoughts drifted back to the time he spent with Yahiko and Konan.
At that time, they harbored beautiful ideals and longed to bring peace and hope to the Land of Rain.
However, harsh reality shattered their dreams time and time again.
Yahiko's death led him down a path filled with bloodshed and suffering.
" Konan, I don't want to see the people of the Land of Rain suffer anymore," Nagato murmured to himself.
The rain continued to pour down relentlessly, as if it were a mournful song played by the heavens for the impending great battle.
Nagato raised his head, letting the raindrops fall on his face, his Rinnegan gleaming with a mysterious and resolute light in the rain.
Regardless of the outcome of this battle, he must fight to the last ounce of his strength for the Land of Rain.
At this moment, the footsteps of the Konoha Ninja army gradually became clearer through the rain.
Naruto, Sasuke, and Kakashi, like three sharp blades, led the Konoha Ninja like a surging tide as they approached Amegakure.
Nagato took a deep breath, slowly raised his hands, Rinnegan shone brightly.
In Setsuna, the Defensive Barrier surrounding the Land of Rain activated.
A transparent light curtain enveloped the entire village, its surface shimmering with mysterious runes, as if telling the story of the last stand of the Land of Rain.
" Konan, prepare for battle," Nagato said in a low voice, a hint of determination in his tone.
Konan gripped the paper umbrella tightly, nodded, and her eyes were filled with determination.
They must go all out in this battle.
At this moment, the Konoha Ninja stopped outside the barrier.
"Hmph, trying to stop us with this?" Naruto sneered, and the Nine-Tails Chakra began to slowly surge within his body.
Sasuke silently activated his Mangekyō Sharingan, observing the village's movements through the barrier.
Kakashi calmly directed the Konoha Ninja to arrange their formation, preparing to launch an attack at any moment.
"Fire Release: Fire Style: Fireball Jutsu!"
Hundreds of enormous fireballs hurtled toward the barrier of Amegakure like blazing suns.
"Boom!"
The fireball struck the barrier, sending up a dazzling shower of sparks. The barrier trembled slightly, but it was not breached.
" Water Release: Water Dragon Bullet Technique!"
Within the Land of Rain, dozens of ninjas immediately launched a counterattack.
Dozens of enormous water dragons roared as they charged toward the Konoha Ninja.
The Konoha Ninja quickly Hand Seals, and an earthen wall instantly rose from the ground, blocking the water dragon's attack.
For a moment, the two sides engaged in a fierce exchange of ninjutsu.
Kakkō, water splashes, and lightning flashed and intertwined on the battlefield, while shouts of battle and explosions were deafening.
Rainwater mingled with sweat and blood, flowing across this war-torn land.
Naruto could no longer contain his anger. He roared, and the Nine-Tails Chakra erupted, completely enveloping his body.
Then, like an orange shooting star, it hurtled towards the barrier of Amegakure.
" Naruto, wait for me!"
Sasuke also controlled his Susanoo follow closely behind.
Its enormous figure appeared exceptionally majestic in the rain, and every step it took made the earth tremble.
Kakashi shook his head helplessly and led the Konoha Ninja to follow.
However, as Nagato watched Naruto and the others rushing towards the barrier, his Rinnegan subtly shifted.
"Super Shinra Tensei!"
He pushed his hands forward forcefully, and a powerful repulsive force erupted from within the barrier.
"Bang!"
Naruto, Sasuke, and Kakashi were struck by this force and sent flying backward.
"Puff!"
Naruto crashed heavily to the ground, spitting out a mouthful of blood.
But he immediately got up, his fighting spirit burning even brighter.
" Sasuke, let's launch our strongest attack together! We must break this barrier!"
Sasuke nodded, and the weapon in Susanoo's hand shone brightly.
Naruto then gathered the Nine-Tails Chakra once more and activated his Tailed Beast Transformation.
" Tailed Beast Bomb!"
" Susanoo- Amaterasu Sword!"
The two launched their attack simultaneously; the enormous energy sphere and the longsword burning with black flames, like messengers of destruction, once again charged towards the barrier.
Nagato's gaze was cold and sharp as he continuously poured his chakra into the barrier.
In Setsuna, the runes on the barrier flickered even more intensely, and the light converged as if it were a tangible force at the location where Naruto and the others were attacking.
"Boom!"
With a deafening roar, the energy ball and the longsword collided with the barrier, creating a powerful explosion.
The light instantly engulfed the entire battlefield, and the powerful impact spread in all directions.
As the smoke dissipated, the barrier, though cracked, still stood stubbornly.
Just as everyone was still reeling from the shock that the barrier had not been breached, the scene in the sky suddenly changed.
The originally thick, leaden-gray clouds began to spin at a heart-stopping speed, as if being frantically stirred by a pair of invisible giant hands.
The clouds gathered thicker and thicker, spinning faster and faster, forming a huge black Uzumaki at its center, emanating a chilling aura.
The rain poured down as if the Milky Way had burst its banks.
The water splashed high into the air, mixing with blood and mud, making the battlefield even more muddy and treacherous.
A fierce wind swept in, blowing everyone off balance and making it almost impossible for them to stand.
Both the Konoha Ninja and the Amegakure had to temporarily halt their battle, shielding themselves from the fierce wind and torrential rain as they vigilantly watched the unusual activity in the sky.
Nagato struggled to lift his head, gazing at the black Uzumaki in the sky, a strong sense of unease welling up within him.
"Is Uchiha Yan about to make a move? He's incredibly strong!"