"You guys are really cold-blooded bastards! You don't even blink when your comrades fall!" A mocked the opposing group.
"Already forgotten what we just said? The phrase that defined our organization's goal!" Obito chuckled, still trying to divert attention at a time like this.
"Immortality and resurrection?" A's pupils shrank slightly. "Are you saying he... No, there's absolutely no way such a thing could be possible!"
At that moment, a voice came from afar.
"What are you saying is impossible? Is it my resurrection you doubt?"
[Shinra Tensei!]
Just like that, Pain reappeared before everyone's eyes.
Seeing the second Pain suddenly appear, A instinctively looked toward the first Pain he had defeated. The original Pain still lay motionless on the ground. "A Shadow Clone? No, the one I killed earlier was definitely the real him! Dammit, could they really have mastered resurrection?"
It wasn't just him—shinobi from the Five Great Ninja Villages were deeply shaken as well.
"The Rinnegan… Could this be the key to the legendary dojutsu?"
"You've gotta be kidding me! Are we really fighting enemies who can come back from the dead forever?"
Onoki suddenly spoke up. "Everyone, stay calm! Don't let the enemy see our panic. Since they're still seeking the Impure World Reincarnation technique, their resurrection ability definitely has flaws!"
Hearing Onoki's words, everyone tried to calm down. Indeed, there could be no perfect, flawless jutsu in this world!
"My resurrection does have limits," Pain admitted again, raising his right hand while attacking their psychological defenses with words. "But to you, those limits might as well not exist! I can't resurrect those who've been dead for long, like the Impure World Reincarnation can—but within a single battle, my resurrection ability is… infinite!"
[Shinra Tensei!]
Taking advantage of their stunned state, Pain unleashed another powerful repelling force before saying indifferently, "Don't waste time fighting them. Capture Danzo, and then we retreat!"
Though he had prepared to confront Seiki Shimaseki, if he could avoid it, he certainly wouldn't stay and face Seiki head-on.
After all, he only got god's eyes by luck, while Seiki Shimaseki truly earned the name of god through sheer strength!
After being thrown back, Rasa quickly regained his balance, his eyes flashing sharply. "Don't be fooled by his words. If he had no limits like he claims, why run? Obviously, there are still people he fears!"
Mei Terumi also quickly recovered. "That's right. They're definitely afraid of Lord Seiki. Chase them down—don't let them escape!"
At the mention of Seiki's name, the wavering morale finally erupted completely.
"That's right! We have Lord Seiki on our side!"
"Fighting against Seiki might be nerve-wracking, but having him as an ally is incredibly reassuring!"
Not just Konoha—shinobi from the other Four Great Ninja Villages were equally inspired.
Seeing this, Onoki couldn't help but sigh inwardly, "Why did I go through all that trouble explaining? Turns out all I needed to do was mention the name Seiki Shimaseki!"
A also secretly marveled, "Even this guy, who possesses Rin'negan-like power and can continually resurrect, doesn't want to fight Seiki Shimaseki either!"
Reinvigorated with new resolve, everyone surged forward together.
Since A had considered unexpected situations beforehand, the invitation specifically stated that aside from the retainers, twenty additional jonin could accompany them, in case of ambushes en route.
Therefore, even excluding the Five Kage and their retainers, there were still a full hundred jonin present, not to mention the samurai of the Land of Iron. This gathering of forces was enough to shake the shinobi world!
Various elemental techniques and Kekkei Genkai ninjutsu mixed together, converging into a mighty river of chakra that surged forward with unstoppable force.
Facing this overwhelming onslaught, Preta Path stepped forward, flung his arms wide, and embraced the attack head-on, drawing horrified gasps from everyone.
It was as if a vortex had appeared, absorbing the entire torrent of chakra.
However, he looked as if he had overeaten—his body swollen and bloated, almost unable to move at all.
Seeing this, Pain immediately flung out a black rod, killing Preta Path in an attempt to reset his condition through resurrection.
Witnessing this scene, everyone's eyes twitched uncontrollably.
"Even if they can resurrect, their method of killing their own comrades is far too practiced!"
"It's similar to Yin Release's chakra absorption ability, but his absorption capacity far surpasses ordinary Yin Release!"
Taking advantage of the brief moment when the Five Great Hidden Villages' side was focused on forming hand seals, Animal Path instantly summoned a massive group of summoned beasts—Hell Crabs, Split Dogs, Eight-Span Crows, and more.
The sight of these gigantic, numerous summoned beasts shocked everyone. How could one person possibly maintain contracts with so many different species of summoned beasts?
Compared to the enormous size of these summoned beasts, others seemed insignificant. Yet the eeriness of their appearances still surpassed Animal Path.
Asura Path, along with the Uzumaki Four-Man Cell, directly pulled off their right arms, firing countless rockets from within!
Although they had never seen such a weapon before, Rasa instinctively sensed danger and quickly raised a massive wave of Gold Dust between the two sides.
The rockets from all five struck the sand wall at once, obliterating it in an instant. The shockwave sent scattered Gold Dust flying like bullets toward the Allied Forces.
Fortunately, Onoki timely summoned a massive wall to block all the flying Gold Dust.
"What incredible power! What kind of elemental technique device is this?" Rasa widened his eyes, feeling for the first time that his puppet technique lagged far behind the times.
The destructive power of their puppets was no match for the enemy's.
Originally hoping the group could open a gap together, seeing them constantly shocked and surprised, Tatsuma anxiously shouted, "Everyone, stop holding back! If we keep going like this, who knows where they'll take Hokage-sama!"
Of course he was worried—his memory of Kakuzu's freakish stare at Danzo was still fresh in his mind!
What if some scandalous photos started circulating tomorrow...
Hearing Tatsuma's plea, A solemnly said, "Stop testing them. Just attack directly! I'll go first—cover me!"
"With those words, he transformed into a streak of lightning and charged straight into the enemy ranks.
"He's just as reckless as Raikage's father!" Onoki raised both hands, a glow flickering within them.
Everyone present, except for the five Paths of Pain, felt their heart pound. The greatest intimidation of Dust Release actually came before it was launched.
Even if they were confident in dodging, they still had to keep part of their focus on Onoki's movements.
Seeing the Raikage rush forward, the group of Jonin hesitated no longer. They all unleashed their signature Ninjutsu, surrounding the enemy from all directions.
Clearly, they had learned from their previous mistake of having their chakra absorbed by the Preta Path, dispersing their attacks as much as possible.
"We should make our move too!" Obito lowly called out to Black Zetsu. "[Wood Release: Nativity of a Sea of Trees!]"
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