Once the battle began, it was an overwhelming rout, both in numbers and in strength.
"Aaargh!"
"Help!"
All kinds of screams rang out!
The carnage was so horrific that it felt like the end of the world.
However, they did not use explosive tags or anything else capable of inflicting widespread damage.
They first beheaded people to terrify those around them.
After that, killing the rebels would be enough to take control of this place.
So far, the plan had gone exceptionally smoothly. Pain's Six Paths were crushing everything in their way.
The higher-ups had no chance to fight back, and even the Six Paths Tools were useless.
They were swiftly swept away.
"Looks like there won't be any surprises."
Hidden in the shadows, Uchiha Itachi scratched his chin. He was rapidly recording everything with his Sharingan. So far, none of those who wanted to surrender had been killed.
Those who died were all inclined to resist.
He could also investigate these people with his Sharingan. Perhaps later, he could turn that into an achievement for Sasuke Uchiha.
At that thought, the corners of Uchiha Itachi's mouth lifted, and he took out the phone Luo Mang had given him that day.
[Uchiha Itachi: "The battle is nearing its end. Pain has killed all the higher-ups. Those willing to surrender who were confirmed to belong to the Cautious Faction have been spared. Casualties are currently under a thousand."]
[Luo Mang: "Under a thousand?"]
The reply came almost instantly. After all, this was a chain of events connected to him. This battle had only begun because of his arrival, so it mattered quite a bit to him. He did not want too many casualties.
Still, he found that information hard to believe.
[Luo Mang: "You're kidding, right?"]
Kumogakure was a major village