Konoha: Muzan of the Hatake Household—Konoha Shocked
"I can agree to your terms!"
Tendo Pain's eyes were resolute. Holding back the Land of Earth and the Land of Lightning would be troublesome for the Akatsuki, but compared to the current situation, it would ease things considerably.
Besides, gathering the Tailed Beasts meant they could not avoid those two shinobi villages. Once Muzan began his large-scale invasion, would that not also be an opportunity for the Akatsuki?
"Then, a pleasant partnership."
Muzan extended his hand in invitation.
The instant the two shook hands, their cooperation was sealed! The two sides had truly formed an alliance to deal with the Five Great Shinobi Villages and the Five Great Nations!
High Above the Heavens
"As a gesture of good faith, I'll help you hold back Konoha's people."
The Twelve Kizuki behind Muzan followed his footsteps as they left the hall.
Konan immediately headed to the node. This was the most vulnerable point of the Akatsuki base, and a large number of Explosive Tags had been buried here, capable of precisely blasting apart the connecting point.
"Boom! Boom! Boom!"
As the Explosive Tags detonated, the entire Akatsuki base began to shake violently. The Allied Shinobi Forces inside the base felt the tremors immediately. Kitsuchi at the front used Earth Release, barely supporting the collapsing area.
"Everyone, move! I can't hold this for long!"
He used an Earth-Style Wall to temporarily stabilize the area, but some shinobi ahead had been blocked off. With this place in danger of collapsing at any moment, they could only leave as quickly as possible.
"No one stray too far!"
Sakumo Hatake vaguely knew what the Akatsuki were planning, but he could not fall for it now. As long as they did not separate too far from one another, they