In a setting like this.
Facing such a terrifying human.
The two Tailed Beasts were undoubtedly united with Naruto and the others against their common foe. They were just as ready to assist and support their Jinchuriki comrades. This battle was unlike any they had fought before. If they lost this special confrontation, they, as Tailed Beasts, would truly face death in its fullest sense. It was no use saying that their existence wouldn't be erased, and that they would simply return to being one again. If they couldn't preserve their individuality or their self-awareness, wouldn't that still count as 'death'!?
Naturally, from the Tailed Beasts' perspective,
the Akatsuki were their greatest enemy.
The same was true
for Kurama inside Naruto and Gyuki inside Killer B. They were both on high alert, ready to erupt at any moment!
In the area where all eyes were focused,
Tsunade strode forward.
She lifted her chin slightly and planted her hands on her hips. Her golden hair fluttered in the wind as she looked up at Deva Path Pain above her, her expression stern as she called out, "You're the leader of the Akatsuki, aren't you? If we're going to be enemies, at least let us know what to call you. And you say the Akatsuki is gathering the Tailed Beasts to bring peace to the Shinobi World? Forgive my ignorance, but I can't see how anything you've done has the slightest connection to peace!"
Her voice rang out, clear and powerful.
The words carried across the area.
Most importantly, the force she exuded from deep within herself
as their gazes met
revealed all the authority expected of the Hokage.
"My name? You can call me Pain. As for peace in the Shinobi World, Hokage of Konoha, you see the leaves but not