Konoha Instantly Falls into a Disadvantage

Jiraiya would never normally make such a basic mistake as getting distracted during a battle.

But that's Tsunade!

A few days ago, he finally mustered up the courage to Tsunade, and with Dan's help, he finally confirmed his relationship with Tsunade.

The moment Tsunade was attacked, Jiraiya's mind went blank.

If Tsunade still had the same close friendship and comradeship with Tsunade as before, Jiraiya wouldn't have acted this way.

But that was Tsunade, whom I had just promised Tsunade not long ago that I would absolutely protect. My Tsunade!

It was this momentary lapse in concentration that caused Jiraiya to stand there blankly, making him an easy target for Black Zetsu.

Three black rods shot out, one each towards the two Toad on Jiraiya's shoulders and Jiraiya's chest.

Jiraiya struggled to turn around, intending to walk towards Tsunade, when he suddenly coughed up a mouthful of blood, which covered Tsunade's face.

The change happened in a very short instant.

Tsunade was still gripped by endless fear when suddenly her face flushed.

It's so warm.

It has a slightly sweet taste.

There was also an uncontrollable fishy smell.

This is... blood!

Tsunade realized something and became even more terrified.

But whose blood is this?

Tsunade strained to open her eyes, trying to see everything clearly, and finally she saw the white-haired figure with a stab wound through his left chest.

Jiraiya!!!

The fear vanished in an instant. Whether it was the death of the broken sword or the death of the Nawaki, all those images faded away, leaving only Jiraiya before him.

Do something!

Get moving, Tsunade!

Oh, right, the Creation Rebirth!

Tsunade instantly had an idea. "Wait for me a moment, Jiraiya. It'll be quick."

The prerequisite for Creation Rebirth is to activate the Strength of a Hundred Technique, Tsunade directly released the Yin Seal.

Several black lines extended across Tsunade's body, but then quickly faded away.

Why?

[The Strength of a Hundred Technique!]

Tsunade activated it again, but it was interrupted again after only a moment.

Enable, interrupt, enable, interrupt...

After several attempts, Tsunade finally found the reason, grabbed the black rod in the center of her chest, and pulled it out forcefully.

[The Strength of a Hundred Technique!]

[The Creation Rebirth!]

This time, there was no hindrance whatsoever, Tsunade recovered quickly.

She caught Jiraiya before he fell, pulled the black rod from his left chest, and blood gushed out like a pillar, splashing onto Tsunade's face.

Tsunade showed no fear as her blue-glowing Chakra Scalpel sliced open Jiraiya's chest.

One hand gripped Jiraiya's heart, pressing it firmly against the pierced area.

With his other hand, he formed a hand Hand Seals, and three Shadow Clone appeared, surrounding Jiraiya in the center.

[Living Healing Regeneration Technique!]

A large-scale Medical Ninjutsu that requires an absolutely quiet environment and several high-level medical-nin to use, Tsunade used it without regard for others on the battlefield surrounded by powerful enemies and filled with the sounds of battle.

The enemy had been completely forgotten by Tsunade.

Compared to Jiraiya, Tsunade wasn't much better off; her life was equally fraught with hardship.

Konoha can be defeated, and she and Jiraiya can die just as easily.

However, there is only one thing that is completely intolerable.

That is, seeing your comrade die before your eyes.

Tsunade absolutely would not allow Jiraiya to die before her, absolutely not!

Kai felt immense pressure at that moment.

In just a few moments, Jiraiya was crippled, while Tsunade, though not crippled and even rising to Tsunade, didn't even glance at her enemy.

Kai fought alongside Limbo Clone and Black Zetsu simultaneously, but was almost completely overwhelmed; defeat was only a matter of time.

But the next moment, Kai felt the pressure ease.

It turns out that Black Zetsu realized how difficult Guy was to deal with, so he took the initiative to break away from the battle and used his Limbo Clone to hold Guy back.

Black Zetsu himself was already heading towards the Six-Tails.

Black Zetsu, who is almost unaffected by emotions, has always been clear about his goals.

It was never about getting entangled with these Konoha Ninja, or killing them.

The target is only the Tailed Beast!

Watching the Six-Tails frolicking with the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path, Black Zetsu arrived at the outer edge of their battle.

'Smack!'

Without the slightest hesitation, Black Zetsu clasped his hands together.

[Chibaku Tensei!]

The next instant, a small black sphere, seemingly capable of swallowing everything, appeared above the Six-Tails' head.

The land ravaged by the Six-Tails and the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path accelerated the Chibaku Tensei.

Countless Taiseki floated up, carrying the Six-Tails, and headed towards the small ball in the air.

"Shisui -kun, I'm going to fight! Utakata- sensei is in danger!"

On the outskirts of the battlefield, Naruto shouted at Shisui.

"No, Naruto, you can't go out!"

Shisui immediately refused; in truth, Shisui would much rather participate in the battle than simply watch from the sidelines.

However, Shisui could only follow orders and stay by Naruto.

Shisui was equally anxious, silently repeating to himself.

Ren, what exactly are you trying to do?

That's right, the only person who could make Shisui so obedient is not Fugaku, not Kabuto, and certainly not Tsunade or Jiraiya; it could only be Ren.

But the next moment, a sound that only Shisui could hear rang in his ears.

Shisui didn't understand why Ren had changed his mind, but he knew he could finally make a move. Although there were many restrictions, it was better than just watching.

"Naruto, you can use your attacks here to help Mr. Utakata!"

Before Naruto could respond, a huge green figure appeared and threw a ring-shaped object composed of three giant Tomoe towards the center of Chibaku Tensei.

Naruto reacted just as quickly, firing a small, jet-black Tailed Beast Ball almost simultaneously.

As Utakata was slowly swept into the air, he did not sit idly by and wait for his death. He also condensed a huge Tailed Beast Ball and shot it toward the core of Chibaku Tensei.

"Boom!"

The three attacks struck the core of the Chibaku Tensei in succession, and a tremendous roar resounded.

However, Black Zetsu at this time was far superior to the Impure World Nagato in the original work. His three attacks, while not entirely ineffective, were not entirely successful either.

The core of Chibaku Tensei was reduced to a tiny fragment, yet it still drew Utakata, now Complete Tailed Beast Transformation, into the air, where countless boulders had already covered the Six-Tails.