But could this really be done? Still, it wasn't all bad news. The Eight-Tails Jinchuriki had been captured and was now absorbed by the statue. That meant only the Nine-Tails remained.
As long as they could weather this wave, even if they failed this time, they would still have another chance to start over.
At this point, Nagato should be able to return before the enemy truly broke into the very center.
And although Obito was not of one mind with them, at a time like this, he could not possibly let go as easily as their good allies had.
After all, no matter how many arrangements Obito had made, even if Konan and Nagato gave up, Obito never would.
Her estimate was correct. With Zetsu around, gathering and delivering information was truly convenient for them.
Nagato immediately returned upon receiving the news, while Obito arrived even earlier.
Though that man was always so mysterious, Konan could tell that he was far from as calm as he appeared at this moment.
After making simple arrangements for everything, on that very night—
Under a full moon, the Five Kage, a number of top-tier experts, and Akatsuki finally came face-to-face.
Both sides knew there was no possibility of reconciliation. The Shinobi World had suffered far too heavily; things had reached the point where they could not simply declare it over and be done with it.
After a brief standoff, the great battle erupted at once.
And on that day, the Allied Shinobi Forces finally witnessed the power of one who called himself a god.
After all, the higher-ups were basically all aware of what had happened at the Five Kage Summit.
Moreover, the Six Paths of Pain were six puppets. Aside from Deva Path Pain, the others were naturally no ordinary opponents