However, Furina naturally would not sit and wait for death. As Chibaku Tensei gradually took shape, she extended her palm toward the sky. In an instant, a massive Rasengan formed, and with the infusion of senjutsu chakra, it continued to grow larger.
This transforming Rasengan reached nearly a hundred meters in diameter before slowly stopping. But that was not the end. With the effect of Water Release nature transformation, the Rasengan's form began to change.
From a sphere, the left and right sides gradually narrowed while it extended upward, piercing into the clouds. In the end, it resembled a gigantic blue light blade held in Furina's hand.
Although the location where Furina clashed with Obito and Nagato was far from the main battlefield, both Chibaku Tensei and Furina's imitation of the Golden Wheel Reincarnation Explosion were extremely impactful techniques.
As early as when Chibaku Tensei was forming, some attention from the distant combatants had already been drawn. After Furina's "Blue Wheel Reincarnation Explosion" appeared, many fighters on both sides tacitly paused their battles to observe this clash that would surely influence the outcome of the war.
However, what the Akatsuki members did not know was that the leader they were waiting for had already been taken away by Obito. While Furina was unleashing her Blue Wheel Reincarnation Explosion, he had slipped away, only stopping once they reached a safe distance far from the rain.
"I thought you had a way to deal with her. I didn't expect your final move would still require my cooperation."
Ten kilometers away from their previous clash, Obito released Nagato from the Kamui dimension. Konan, who had been standing by nearby ready to provide support, was also there.
Originally, he had considered taking the chance to eliminate Nagato and reclaim the Rinnegan, but thinking of the difficult opponent Furina still posed, plus Konan keeping watch outside, attacking an potential ally at this moment was simply not worth it. So in the end, he gave up the idea.
"She is indeed an excellent opponent, but unfortunately, the current me does not have the ability to fight her at full strength. I regret that as well."
Facing Nagato's sarcastic tone, Obito continued playing the role of Uchiha Madara as if nothing had happened. His arrogant demeanor showed no trace of the embarrassment from his recent escape.
"Heh..."
Nagato had already anticipated Obito's attempt to save face, but this time he did not continue mocking him. At that moment, both he and Obito had their attention fully drawn to the distant scene.
Furina's Blue Wheel Reincarnation Explosion sliced through the Chibaku Tensei—which had a diameter exceeding one kilometer—like cutting tofu. The massive light blade cleaved it cleanly in half from the center without any obstruction.
With the core of Chibaku Tensei shattered, the gravitational force maintaining it vanished, and a massive rain of rocks began falling below.
Watching this, both Obito and Nagato fell silent. Although they had somewhat anticipated this outcome, the shocking sight still left the two—who had just been trading barbs—without any mood to continue speaking.
"Heh, although from the very beginning I knew this technique would probably be useless against her, this method of breaking it... hmph, whatever.
When you retreated, did you have that guy notify the others to withdraw as well? Although there were some grudges between us before, they are still assets helping the organization complete the plan.
Especially now with that monster around, if they die, it would definitely be more loss than gain for you."
"Of course I know that. I would not let personal grudges affect the bigger picture. I'm far from being that narrow-minded.
While I was bringing you out, I already had Zetsu notify all organization members to retreat individually. As for the final outcome, that will still depend on their luck."
"I figured as much. Then let's wish them good luck."
After receiving Obito's confirmation and a nod from Konan, Nagato let out a breath of relief in his heart. The Akatsuki members were all proud and unruly types. If Obito had not notified them to withdraw, even a slight reluctance to retreat would mean no chance once Furina returned.
After all, he had just personally tasted her strength clearly.
After wishing the other Akatsuki members well, the two pondered their own plans and once again fell silent while gazing at the distant battlefield.