Instant Kill

Having long received Nawaki's "personal instruction," Konan had a thorough understanding of the Shinobi World's overall situation and direction. Her remarks had struck directly at the heart of the matter, leaving no room for rebuttal.

After hearing Konan and Nawaki's assessment of Danzo, the Root members present were all rather embarrassed. Their leader truly fell far short of Skywalker in terms of intelligence; in every past confrontation, he had been utterly outclassed by the other side.

Moreover, this ambush seemed entirely unnecessary to them. The other side had already formed an alliance with Konoha, reducing the threat to its lowest point. There was simply no need to wipe them out. Even if they could not see the broader situation in the Shinobi World, they knew that if an allied nation's delegation died on its way home, it would deal a severe blow to Konoha's reputation. And the attempt to frame Nawaki was incredibly crude—so crude that even the people involved did not believe it, let alone anyone else.

Amid the awkward atmosphere, the leading Root member was left speechless and snapped in frustration, "Enough nonsense! You're all going to die here today! Attack! Get them!"

Since thrown ninja tools had proven ineffective, they could only resort to ninjutsu and close combat.

Watching several hundred Root members form hand seals as they charged at them from all directions, Yahiko said helplessly, "Konan, didn't you see my signal? We could've stalled them a while longer."

"How was I supposed to know they'd be so easily provoked? Didn't Root claim to have no emotions?" Konan said smugly.

"With the way you talk, even a rock would get angry, wouldn't it? If Danzo were here, he'd probably eat you alive." Nagato rolled his eyes, looking thoroughly frightened.

"Hmph! With our strength, can't we just