The sudden turn of events stunned all the true members of the Akatsuki.
Rebellion was one thing, but for so many people to rebel was simply unbelievable...
"Not good! White Zetsu, quickly send a message and have some high-level White Zetsu come over to heal them and replenish their chakra."
"Otherwise, the situation will become dire. If Konoha's support arrives in a timely manner, they might all be wiped out here."
Black Zetsu didn't speak these words with his mouth; that would be too difficult. Instead, he used chakra as a medium to communicate through thoughts.
White Zetsu also realized the seriousness of the situation and immediately did as he was told.
"How dare you betray the organization..." The Deva Path of Pain's face was expressionless, but his heart was filled with a mixture of shock and anger.
At that moment, a spatial vortex appeared, and Obito Uchiha's figure emerged, landing on a thick tree branch.
Kageyama Kogetsu smiled faintly. "Your name is Yahiko, right?"
"Your words are quite amusing."
"It's true that Kisame and Jūzō submitted to me later, but Pakura, Kakuzu, and Itachi were my people long before they joined the Akatsuki."
"I didn't think much of it at the time and just let Pakura and Kakuzu join the Akatsuki. I didn't expect such an unexpected outcome."
Before Nagato could speak, Obito Uchiha looked at Kisame and Jūzō and said in a deep voice, "Why did you betray us?"
Kisame, holding Samehada, gave a slight bow. "Lord Madara, I apologize. I believe Lord Hokage's method for peace is more practical, and its prospects are very bright."
"Lord Madara, I apologize. I feel the same way," Jūzō Biwa, holding the Executioner's Blade, also gave a slight bow.
"I see. The two of you have poor judgment, picking up a sesame seed while discarding a watermelon."
Obito Uchiha's realization was met with a very cold and disdainful tone. He then looked at Kageyama Kogetsu.
"I would like to hear Lord Hokage's profound views on peace..."
Kageyama Kogetsu smiled. "There's no need. People with different principles cannot work together."
Nagato, controlling the Deva Path of Pain, said coldly, "Hmph, do you think a few traitors can destroy the Akatsuki?"
"Although the core members of the Akatsuki are important, only I, the god, am indispensable!"
"Soon, I will make you, the traitors, and Konoha feel pain."
Kageyama Kogetsu looked at Obito Uchiha and smiled. "Masked Man, did you hear that? You're just an expendable person."
"Hmph..."
Obito Uchiha didn't say much, just sneered to show his disdain—disdain for the attempt to sow discord, and even more so, disdain for Nagato.
Although they were both pawns used by Madara Uchiha, Nagato was also a pawn he was using.
God? God my ass. Utter nonsense!
"Hehe, alright. I'd like to feel that pain too."
"Since that day, I have never known defeat."
"To this day, no one has been able to make me use my full strength. I wonder how much of my power the Rinnegan can draw out..."
Kageyama Kogetsu closed and opened his left eye. His left eye transformed into a magnificent and profound Tenseigan, while his right eye remained unchanged.
Although he hadn't released any chakra, an inexplicable pressure had already spread in all directions, weighing heavily on everyone's hearts.
"That eye... that eye... how is that possible?" Black Zetsu cried out in disbelief.
Black Zetsu had no memory of a black eye, but he did have memories of Hamura Ōtsutsuki.
In his memory: when the two unfilial sons fought their mother, Hagoromo Ōtsutsuki had the Rinnegan, and Hamura Ōtsutsuki initially had the Byakugan, but later his eyes also turned blue-white.
Black Zetsu's voice drew everyone's attention.
"Black Zetsu, what is that eye?" Obito Uchiha and Nagato asked in unison.
"Brother Kogetsu, if we drag this on, the advantage created by the sneak attack might be lost," Itachi Uchiha reminded him.
Kageyama Kogetsu said calmly, "It's fine. From the moment I personally made a move, the Akatsuki has already failed. It's just a matter of to what extent."
"Be careful when the battle starts in a moment."
If not for the fact that the Akatsuki, Obito, and Black and White Zetsu still had their uses, he would have eliminated them long ago.
Hearing Kageyama Kogetsu's arrogant and conceited words, Nagato, Obito Uchiha, and the others were furious.
Isn't he looking down on them too much?
"A frog in a well. Utter nonsense!" the Deva Path of Pain commented coldly.
"Don't underestimate him!" Black Zetsu said in a deep voice.
"That eye of his is on the same level as the Rinnegan. It evolved from the Byakugan, and its name is the Tenseigan."
"That's what the memories Lord Madara left me say."
Hearing this, the members of the Akatsuki's expressions turned grave. An eye on the same level as the Rinnegan—how could it be underestimated?
The feelings of Pakura and the others were completely different. They were all beaming with joy.
"So this is what you were relying on. Let me see on what grounds your Tenseigan is on the same level as the eye of a god..."
Banshō Ten'in!
Nagato raised his right hand. A sharp black rod extended from his wide sleeve, and at the same time, a suction force erupted. Kageyama Kogetsu's body was lifted into the air and flew towards him.
"A petty trick."
Just as his body was about to be pierced by the black rod, a powerful repulsive force erupted from Kageyama Kogetsu's body!
The suction and repulsive forces superimposed, and the power surged猛增, and it was extremely sudden. The Deva Path of Pain was sent flying a long distance, breaking who knows how many large trees.
Even though the Deva Path of Pain's body was specially reinforced, it was almost destroyed by the impact.
Konan, who was closest to the Deva Path of Pain, was the most severely affected. If she hadn't been in her "Dance of the Shikigami" state, she would have been severely injured, if not killed, by this one blow.
Except for Obito Uchiha, who used Kamui to avoid this sudden move, and Black and White Zetsu, who dodged quickly enough, Sasori of the Red Sand, Deidara, and Hidan were all sent flying.
Sasori of the Red Sand had a puppet body. As long as his core was not damaged, he was fine.
Hidan had a pseudo-immortal body. Although the fall hurt, he was not seriously injured.
Only Deidara was in the most miserable state. Because he focused on the art of explosion, his taijutsu was not very good, and his ability to take a hit was only average. He was thrown into a dizzy spell, spitting blood, and his injuries were not light.
Fortunately, the high-level White Zetsu arrived. Regardless of whether Deidara and Hidan were willing, they directly possessed them to heal their wounds and replenish their chakra.
Pakura and the others were unscathed. When it came to controlling gravitational and repulsive forces, Kageyama Kogetsu was far more meticulous than Nagato.
Under the powerful repulsive force, a large area of the forest was overturned. Countless giant trees fell in disarray. Because of the heavy rain, the dust and smoke were quickly extinguished by the curtain of rain.
"Are you alright?" Konan quickly flew through the rain to the Deva Path of Pain's side, her icy face full of concern.
"It's nothing serious. I didn't expect the Tenseigan to have a similar technique."
"The battle ahead will be dangerous. Be careful."
The Deva Path of Pain's face was serious. As he spoke, he formed hand seals and summoned the other five Paths of Pain.
His side was one person short. Black and White Zetsu were not good at combat. The Masked Man would either stand by and wait for an opportunity, or join him in a siege. He had to fill this gap.
The Animal Path of Pain summoned two large beasts, and the Human Path of Pain left with the two beasts.
That should be enough to fill the gap. Even if it wasn't, the other summoned beasts could provide support.
Seeing this, Kageyama Kogetsu smiled slightly and waved his hand forward.
Pakura, Kakuzu, Itachi Uchiha, Kisame Hoshigaki, and Jūzō Biwa disappeared in a flash, going to find their opponents.
Pakura sought out Konan, with whom she had a good relationship, but whose stance was different, and who was also a woman.
Kakuzu sought out Sasori of the Red Sand, Itachi Uchiha sought out Deidara, and Jūzō Biwa sought out Hidan.
Although his opponent was taken, Kisame Hoshigaki was relatively honest and not angry. In his view, it didn't matter who he fought.
The five Paths of Pain plus Obito Uchiha faced off against Kageyama Kogetsu...
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