"A ninja who uses poison... I've never heard of anyone like that in Konoha. It looks like I'll have to find Naruto Uzumaki quickly."
With that thought, Deva Path Pain approached Iruka.
"Tell me, where is the Nine-Tails' Jinchūriki? If you don't talk, I'll kill you. Now, speak!"
A black rod grew out of Deva Path Pain's palm.
When Iruka saw Deva Path Pain before him and heard that the Akatsuki had invaded Konoha for Naruto Uzumaki, Naruto's face came to mind. He said firmly, "I have nothing to tell the likes of you!"
"I see. Then you're of no use."
As his words fell, Deva Path Pain viciously thrust the black rod in his hand at Iruka.
Clang!
Kakashi caught the black rod in Deva Path Pain's hand.
"Cause a commotion to draw most of the attention, then search behind the scenes. Iruka, take that wounded person and leave. I'll handle this."
"U-understood! I'm counting on you, Kakashi!"
Iruka hoisted the wounded person onto his back, glanced at Kakashi, and left.
Deva Path Pain did not care about Iruka's departure. All he cared about was where the Nine-Tails' Jinchūriki was.
Deva Path Pain looked at Kakashi and asked, "Then I'll ask you. Where is the Nine-Tails?"
Kakashi said, "Everything you're doing is a waste of effort. The people here are different from ordinary villagers. Even if it costs them their lives, not one of them will sell out a comrade!"
Meanwhile, Lin Guang and Tsunade were on the rooftop of the Hokage Building.
Tsunade summoned Katsuyu to treat everyone in the village, while Lin Guang pinpointed Deva Path Pain's location and saw Kakashi fighting him.
Lin Guang said, "Senior sister, keep treating the wounded. I'll go deal with their leader."
"Wait!"
Tsunade called Lin Guang back, then had a