"By then, even I might not be able to beat him."
Konan suggested, "If we spread the news that Raito is collecting tailed beasts, the other ninja villages will definitely attack Kirigakure..."
"Konan! Do you want war to sweep across the Shinobi World again?" Nagato cut her off sternly.
Konan froze, then slowly shook her head.
They were collecting tailed beasts to end war. Starting a war across the Shinobi World to deal with Raito would be putting the cart before the horse.
This was the plan B Obito had never voiced, but Nagato did not want to take that step.
Looking at Nagato's slightly angry face, Konan chose silence.
The Six Paths of Pain had already assembled, ready to invade Konoha.
"Nagato, Master Jiraiya might be in Konoha too! You..."
Nagato lowered his eyes, his voice utterly flat. "Even if it's our teacher, I won't hold back if he stands in the way of peace."
Konan was startled.
She turned to look out the window. "I'll go with you."
Nagato gave his tacit consent.
A Cloud Pigeon flew over Amegakure.
A thousand miles away, Raito sighed.
So I still can't change this fate after all.
The scenario of Pain invading Konoha had unfolded in the end.
But the Naruto of today was no pushover like he had been in the original story. He had mastered Perfect Sage Mode and the Nine-Tails' power, and they wanted to capture him?
They would probably break a few teeth trying.
"Are we there?"
Sasuke suddenly spoke behind him.
Raito looked down.
"Yeah, we're here."
The moment he finished speaking, the Water Dragon Bullet beneath their feet broke apart, turning into a torrential downpour that fell from the sky.
Whoosh!
Rain washed over the dilapidated roof.
Inside, Uchiha Itachi slowly raised his head, listening