Pain-Mu of the Preta Path embraced Shizune from behind.
"Whoosh!" In almost an instant, the Preta Path's Devouring absorbed all of her chakra!
Pain Rin broke free from Shizune's limp, powerless arms. Her small hand glowed with the green light of medical ninjutsu as she touched the kunai slash across her neck, then turned to face Shizune. "That was really too much."
"How could this happen? Who exactly are you people?" Shizune bent forward, unable to muster even a shred of strength. If Pain-Mu had not been supporting her from behind, she would not even have been able to stand.
"Whoosh!" Under the medical ninjutsu, Pain Rin's wound healed. Lowering her hand, she said, "All I can say is that I understand how you feel, but I cannot agree with what you did, Miss Shizune."
"So, how should I deal with you?"
Shizune showed no fear at all. "Kill me or torture me, do as you please. But don't even think about getting the antidote for your poison!"
Pain Rin narrowed her eyes and smiled. "Hehe... it seems you still haven't grasped the situation."
She had remained so composed despite knowing she had been poisoned.
Shizune said in shock, "Could it be... you're immune to poison!?"
"Correct, but your only reward is death." Pain Rin flicked her wrist, and a kunai dropped into her hand.
"Damn it, I looked utterly pathetic. I've disgraced Lady Tsunade..." Shizune closed her eyes in anguish.
"Wait!!!" Tsunade shouted as she ran. She had sensed that something was off about Shizune before she left, so she hurriedly chased after her.
Konan furrowed her delicate brows and raised her hand to stop Tsunade.
"There's no need," Pain Rin said. "She'll be defeated without even fighting."
"Stab!" As soon as she finished speaking, the kunai in her