The instant the God Tree appeared, countless roots and branches sprouted from it and reached for the Five Kage. They hastily retreated, keeping as far from them as possible. They sensed unprecedented sealing power and vitality in those branches. Tsunade knew those properties all too well. Wasn't this Wood Release?
Tsunade hurriedly warned, "Everyone, be careful! Don't let those branches catch you, or their sealing power will seal us away. They can also absorb chakra. Once they catch us, they'll drain all our chakra. With the God Tree's power, they might even suck us dry and turn us into mummies."
The Four Kage had already been wary, and Tsunade's warning made them even more cautious. Though the God Tree had countless branches, catching them would be no easy feat.
The five dodged the branches, but Tsunade suddenly shouted, "This is bad! Those branches are heading for the battlefield below! If they reach it, we'll have lost even if we win here. Gaara, fly over there and make sure everyone evacuates safely. Hurry!"
Without a word, Gaara summoned a patch of sand beneath his feet and sent it racing through the sky toward the battlefield.
Nagato smiled coldly at the sight. "It's useless. You're already too late." He formed hand seals again, and the branches accelerated.
Seeing this, Tsunade cursed, "Damn you! Die!"
Tsunade leaped straight at Nagato, clenching her fist tightly. Nagato directed the branches toward her, but she shattered every branch in her way with a punch and continued charging toward him.
Nagato smiled faintly. "A medical ninja charging at the front? Aren't you forgetting something, Lady Tsunade? Still, this works in my favor. Once I finish you off, your defeat will only be a matter of time."
With that, Nagato began dealing with Tsunade in earnest. His hand