278Manifesto to Exterminate Naruto UzumakiAI Model: gemini-3.0-flashChapter 278: Proclamation Against the Traitor Uzumaki Naruto
Deva Path Pain nodded slightly.
Although he was no military strategist, he could still do simple arithmetic.
Seventy thousand against twenty thousand.
They had an advantage of more than three to one.
If not for the intervention of the Tianming Organization, there would be almost no doubt about winning this war.
But unfortunately, there were no 'ifs'.
Nagato understood Naruto's strength.
Near-infinite Chakra, a body that seemed inhumanly resilient, and various destructive Ninjutsu.
Back then, the Third Raikage could hold off ten thousand people alone.
Naruto wouldn't have much trouble dealing with sixty or seventy thousand.
Putting himself in their shoes, Nagato also felt that the twenty thousand Konoha Ninja were just cannon fodder.
He could settle them with a single Super Shinra Tensei.
Therefore, the key to this war did not lie in the extra fifty thousand Ninja, but in the victory or defeat between the Akatsuki Organization and the Tianming Organization.
In other words, it was a clash of top-tier powerhouses.
Deva Path Pain said in a deep voice, "No matter how many Ninja there are, they cannot be relied upon; they aren't truly fighting for us."
"The Leader is wise!"
Uzumaki Menma showed a look of admiration and said, "I thought so too."
Deidara frowned.
What a sycophant!
Deva Path Pain raised his hand to signal for silence; he had grown accustomed to Uzumaki Menma's speaking style.
"For us, the primary objective is to annihilate the Tianming Organization."
He looked at Orochimaru and asked, "Is your Ninjutsu ready?"
"There are no problems at all."
Orochimaru didn't speak, but Yakushi Kabutosmiled and took over, saying, "With the help of Lord White Zetsu, the Ninjas brought back by Edo Tensei will be even closer to their peak states from when they were alive."
The two of them had gained a lot.
Neither Orochimaru nor Yakushi Kabuto had ever imagined that using White Zetsu as a sacrifice would yield such perfect results.
At the same time, after incorporating Hashirama cells, the two of them no longer worried about anyone being able to betray them.
Not only that, they had gained a deeper understanding of the inner workings of the Akatsuki Organization this time.
It turned out that Obito and Zetsu were not actually loyal to Nagato.
During their contact, they had also reached some small deals.
And Nagato was completely unaware.
"You have done well."
Deva Path Pain said indifferently, "If we are victorious, I will grant your requests."
Although he looked down on Edo Tensei and Orochimaru, he also knew that to win against the Tianming Organization, they were indispensable.
After Naruto shattered his aura of divinity, he had learned to use some methods to win people over.
Hearing this, Yakushi Kabuto smiled and said, "By gathering the Kage-levels of the Five Great Villages, we will surely achieve final victory."
No matter how strong Uzumaki Naruto was, he was just one person and had his limits.
How could I lose after summoning so many Kage?
Absolutely impossible!
Deva Path Pain agreed with his statement in his heart, but his face remained expressionless.
"We cannot give up on the seventy thousand Ninjaeither; have them surround Konoha Village when the time comes."
He paused and said coldly, "We were one move short last time; this time, I will surely make them experience the meaning of pain."
Uzumaki Menma recalled Nagato's classic quotes.
He wondered if they would resound over Konohaagain.
Shinra Tensei!
"Leader, I have a suggestion."
Uzumaki Menma looked up at Deva Path Pain and said, "Although Konoha is very close to the Tianming Organization now, there is a difference after all. I suggest we split our forces into two: one to Konoha, and one to Langya Pavilion."
Hearing Langya Pavilion, Orochimaru, who had been silent, glanced at him.
According to the information he had gathered, his two children were currently at Langya Pavilion.
His original plan was to let the Akatsuki Organization hit Konoha; the Tianming Organization would definitely provide support, leaving Langya Pavilion empty.
Then he and Yakushi Kabuto would rescue Uchiha Ki and Uchiha Haru.
As for Uchiha Itachi, he didn't know he was also at Langya Pavilion.
Firstly, because he hadn't found any trace of him.
After all, if Uchiha Itachi wanted to hide, there weren't many people in the Ninja World who could find him.
Secondly, Orochimaru believed that Sasukewouldn't let him go and that he must have already died.
This series of coincidences led to an intelligence error.
But what Orochimaru didn't expect was that Uzumaki Menma would actually mention Langya Pavilion as well.
This was troublesome.
He didn't want the Akatsuki Organization to know about his children.
It would cause huge problems.
Orochimaru had left the organization quite early and didn't know Uzumaki Menma.
He had seen him a few times recently.
But he didn't have much of an impression.
He just remembered that the guy was very rich.
But for the moment, he didn't have any good ideas.
"Langya Pavilion?"
Deva Path Pain thought for a moment and finally had some recollection.
That unlucky fellow Kisame Hoshigaki seemed to be imprisoned in Langya Pavilion.
It could be considered a stronghold of the Tianming Organization.
"Why go there?"
Deva Path Pain's original plan was similar to Orochimaru's.
By attacking Konoha directly, Naruto would definitely show up.
He had also investigated this junior fellow disciple of his during this time.
Besides their teacher Jiraiya, he had two teammates, Uchiha Sasuke and Sakura Haruno, and a young girlfriend named Hyuga Hinata.
Plus, since he had accepted the position of hokage advisor, he certainly wouldn't allow Konoha to be attacked.
"Two reasons."
Uzumaki Menma held up two fingers and said, "First, because of Kisame Hoshigaki, and second, because of the sky city."
"The sky city is there?"
Deva Path Pain—or rather, Nagato behind him—was somewhat surprised.
He was well aware of the power of the sky city.
But he never knew where it was.
"Yes."
Uzumaki Menma nodded and said, "It's intelligence I just deduced."
"How did you deduce it?"
Deva Path Pain was curious.
Could such a thing be deduced?
"It's because of the entertainment company I started."
Uzumaki Menma spoke of his coincidental and somewhat far-fetched discovery, "Since the sky cityhasn't appeared for so long, I deduced that it fell into a long period of repair due to the last attack."
Deva Path Pain nodded slightly.
That day, Naruto used the sky city to deal with Deidara and Tobi.
Although he didn't see the live broadcast, he had visited the site afterward.
Its power had already surpassed his Super Shinra Tensei.
He had such Ninjutsu because of the Rinnegan, but what did the sky city rely on?
Regardless, the cost must be extremely high.
"The sky city's size is comparable to a Tailed Beast. If it needs repairs, it must require a very professional team, and quite a lot of people."
Uzumaki Menma analyzed seriously, "So many people, and top-tier experts at that, cannot be hidden."
"I see."
Deva Path Pain couldn't help but look at him; he could already guess the rest of the story.
This guy was indeed a talent.
At least he was much smarter than the others.
It wasn't that they were stupid, but their IQ was all spent on fighting.
For example, Uchiha Itachi was exceptionally smart but just too stubborn.
"The Tianming Organization took over the Artisan Village again."
Uzumaki Menma smiled. "I held several concerts near them and finally gained something. I noticed that several masters from the Artisan Village often go to Langya Pavilion. Why would masters visit a pavilion that sells intelligence to the outside world?"
"What if they're forging ninja tools for the Tianming Organization?"
Deidara couldn't stand his smug look and couldn't help but retort.
"Little brother, you're just lacking experience, aren't you?"
Uzumaki Menma teased, "Have you ever seen a member of the Tianming Organization use any normal ninja tools?"
"..."
Deidara was so angry he wanted to kill someone.
"That makes a lot of sense."
Deva Path Pain waved his hand, leaving Deidarawith nowhere to vent.
They had seen the members of the Tianming Organization last time.
The ninja tools they used were well understood.
Naruto used Enma, Sasuke used the sword of the thunder god, Neji used Chakra projections, Zabuzaused the executioners blade, and so on.
Every ninja tool was extraordinary.
There was no need for artisan masters to forge more ninja tools.
In that case, the sky city was the most likely possibility.
Moreover, the location of Langya Pavilion was very remote, and with selling intelligence as a cover, it was indeed an easy-to-miss spot.
"Then we'll split into two groups."
Deva Path Pain agreed to Uzumaki Menma's proposal.
The power of the sky city was immense.
If it were to appear on the battlefield, their Allied Shinobi Forces of seventy thousand would likely be wiped out.
Even their Akatsuki Organization wouldn't dare take it head-on.
But which people should be sent?
Konoha Village was definitely the main battlefield; he had to be there himself.
"Why don't you let us go?"
Yakushi Kabuto spoke with a smile, fully utilizing his Oscar-worthy acting skills.
Although he was panicking inside, he didn't show it at all.
He knew Orochimaru's goal was to have the Akatsuki Organization tie down Naruto and the others while they took the chance to rescue the children.
In any case, they couldn't let the others go to Langya Pavilion.
"I am the caster of Edo Tensei."
Yakushi Kabuto gave his reason, "If I appear at Konoha, I'll definitely be a primary target. After all, Edo Tensei was developed by the Second HokageSenju Tobirama, and Naruto and the others know the weaknesses of this technique. But if I'm at Langya Pavilion, they'll never expect it."
"I agree."
Uzumaki Menma raised an eyebrow slightly and said.
He hadn't expected Orochimaru and Yakushi Kabuto to be so cooperative.
He mentioned Langya Pavilion specifically to lure the two of them—or rather, Orochimaru—there to complete his active achievement.
One could only say that not everything goes as expected.
For instance, Naruto didn't know that Orochimaruhad already discovered the location of Uchiha Kiand Uchiha Haru.
Mainly because he wasn't guarding Langya Pavilion himself.
Thinking Sasori and the others were there, he hadn't worried about it.
But regardless, this was a good thing.
Deva Path Pain pondered; he didn't trust Yakushi Kabuto and Orochimaru.
But he didn't dare pull anyone else away.
He scanned the members before him, finally stopping on Karen.
Karen excelled at Genjutsu and had the weakest direct combat strength, but she was the smartest.
And considering the possibility of the Akatsuki Organization's failure, as the descendant of a former member, Karen was undoubtedly a spark for the future.
"Karen, you go with them."
Deva Path Pain said in a deep voice.
Konan was slightly startled and started to speak but stopped.
There was no problem with Karen going, but she worried Orochimaru might turn on them.
But remembering that this snake's weakness was Genjutsu, it wasn't so scary.
"Okay."
Karen didn't refuse.
It was all the same to her wherever she went.
Besides, with so many spies in the Akatsuki Organization, one less wouldn't matter.
And she could also keep an eye on Orochimaru.
"Is there anything else, everyone?"
Deva Path Pain asked, "If not, then go and prepare; we set out in one week."
The seventy thousand Allied Shinobi Forces came from nineteen different countries; it would take some time to gather them together.
One week was already extremely tight.
In addition, their Akatsuki Organization also needed to prepare.
They would bring all their treasured trump cards.
For example, Konan was considering going ahead to set up exploding tags.
"Yes."
Uzumaki Menma raised his hand and said, "We have gathered the power of the entire Ninja World; we can be said to have the advantage of time, place, and people. But attacking so abruptly is somewhat inappropriate; Konoha hasn't done anything wrong."
"What do you mean by that?"
Deva Path Pain's Rinnegan shifted, his tone turning cold.
"I mean we should write a proclamation against the traitor for the whole world!"
Uzumaki Menma said with righteous indignation, "Let everyone know the crimes of the Tianming Organization."
"..."
Deva Path Pain was stunned.
What kind of play was this now?
Karen's eyes lit up. My goodness, are you trying to emulate Chen Lin writing a piece against Cao Cao?
"I also have a suggestion. Since it's a rare opportunity, let's have a concert."
"???"
Deva Path Pain and Konan looked at her at the same time.
"Song can boost morale."
Karen explained.
"I think that works."
Uzumaki Menma immediately followed up, "And it's not much trouble."
What a great suggestion!
Wouldn't this allow Konan's active achievement to be completed?
Only Konan looked at the two of them, somewhat dumbfounded.
In the Akatsuki Organization, besides Nagato, Uzumaki Menma and Karen were the ones she had a good relationship with.
But what was going on now?
Are they backstabbing me together?
Just as she was about to speak, Deva Path Painspoke first: "If you want to do it, then go ahead."
His thinking was simple.
Uzumaki Menma and Karen were major contributors to this war.
If they wanted to play, he would let them.
Maybe it would really be effective; even if it only increased the win rate a little bit, it would be good... Naruto had smoothly arranged for Hotaru Tsuchigumo to enter the Ninja Academy.
His Ninjutsu training had come to a temporary halt.
He was aware of the Akatsuki Organization's recent movements.
Although he didn't care about the Allied Shinobi Forces, he had to consider Konoha.
Therefore, he planned to manufacture a batch of high-tech gear.
Chakra Armor and airships.
Both were technologies from the Land of Snow.
Under the development of the past two years, they had been further optimized.
They provided an immediate boost for Chunin and Genin.
As for Jonin, if they were to have a significant effect, the cost would be quite expensive.
With time running short, Naruto only prepared them for the Chunin who were to participate in the battle.
His idea naturally received strong support from Tsunade.
So while the Akatsuki Organization was frantically subduing various countries and villages, they were also mass-producing troops.
"Is there one week left?"
Naruto received the intelligence after the meeting ended.
His two Shadow Clones did not disappoint him.
It wasn't just about sending out intelligence, but their suggestions.
One split the forces, luring Orochimaru to Langya Pavilion.
One started a concert, leaving Konan's active achievement only one step away from completion.
Well, no one mentioned the matter of the proclamation.
The next day, before Naruto had even gotten out of bed, he heard a knock at the door.
He got dressed and opened the door to see Hinata, asking, "So early today?"
"Yes."
Hinata looked up, her eyes firm, and said, "Naruto-kun, no matter what happens, I believe in you; you're definitely not that kind of person!"
"???"
Naruto's face was full of question marks.
What was going on?
Had some secret been exposed?
He carefully thought back to see if he had done anything to wrong Hinata.
But there was nothing.
Could it be that she found out his name was in one of Jiraiya's novels?
Just as he was feeling uncertain, Hanabi ran over and shoved a newspaper into his hand.
Naruto looked down and saw a huge headline: "Proclamation Against the Traitor Uzumaki Naruto."
Thanks to Poseidon and Wei Nü Si, the two big bosses, for their tips.