The group of Pain, who had slowly retreated to the side of Tendo Pain, now seemed to have no intention of continuing the fight.
Animal Pain gently patted the ground.
The Summoning Technique was activated once again.
The Asura Path Pain, which had been destroyed by Sasuke, was directly summoned over.
Immediately after, the Naraka Path Pain appeared, calling forth the King of Hell to throw the Asura Path Pain into it.
Then, under the puzzled gazes of the Five Kage, a completely intact Asura Path Pain reappeared.
The six of them stood straight in the distance, staring intently at Sasuke.
At this moment, Obito was speaking to Nagato.
"There's no need to continue, Nagato!"
"Sasuke's power is too strong. Up until now, he hasn't even used any particularly powerful techniques!"
"He's only been using basic taijutsu, lightning release, and shurikenjutsu to fight you!"
Yet even so, he has rendered Nagato's Six Paths of Pain completely helpless.
This is already a testament to his strength.
Moreover, the two summoning creatures from the serpent clan are even more formidable, completely suppressing the creatures summoned by Animal Pain.
They even managed to kill them outright.
Now, the giant blue serpent and Manda, coiled behind Sasuke, exuded a terrifying aura that made the pressure feel overwhelming.
Nagato glanced at Sasuke while also looking over at Obito.
"The Three-Tails is in Sasuke's hands. If we don't defeat Sasuke, we won't be able to obtain the Three-Tails!"
Obito was aware of this as well.
However, he didn't think now was the right time to deal with Sasuke.
"Don't worry! We will definitely obtain the Three-Tails, but now is not the time. Compared to the Three-Tails, isn't obtaining the Nine-Tails more important?"
Hearing this, Nagato pondered for a moment before turning his gaze back to Sasuke.
"Uchiha Sasuke, it seems our battle... will end here for now!"
Sasuke shrugged indifferently. "It doesn't matter. We'll cross paths sooner or later anyway!"
Sooner or later!
That's right!
Nagato also agreed with this statement, but for now, he had already declared war on the Five Great Nations and didn't want to reveal too much of his abilities to the Five Kage.
Moreover, it seemed Sasuke still had issues to settle with these people, so why should he continue to antagonize Sasuke?
It would be better to sit back and watch, just as the Five Kage had been doing earlier.
Obito, seeing Nagato nod at him, disappeared and reappeared on the other side, absorbing the Animal Pain.
Following the strange disappearance of Animal Pain in a swirl of energy, the remaining five Pains also vanished, summoned away by Animal Pain.
Watching the Six Paths of Pain disappear in an instant, the Five Kage and the others furrowed their brows even more deeply.
Although the Six Paths of Pain were gone, the Five Kage couldn't relax just yet, as Sasuke had already turned his gaze toward them.
"Now that he's gone, it's just us left!"
Sasuke looked at the Five Kage.
At this moment, Gaara and the Raikage's gazes were the most piercing.
One was a man who had experienced death at Sasuke's hands, while the other had seen his village destroyed and many of his ninja killed.
Both harbored intense hatred toward Sasuke.
Seeing the situation, Tsunade immediately spoke up.
"Sasuke... we are not your enemies. We can leave the Three-Tails alone, but you must..."
Just as Tsunade was about to propose a compromise, such as having Sasuke accept surveillance from the Five Great Nations to ensure the safety of the Three-Tails while granting it and Sasuke some degree of freedom, the Raikage interrupted.
"Lord Hokage... I will never accept this guy!"
"Even if he is willing to cooperate with the Five Great Nations!"
"Unless he is willing to pay for the crimes he has committed, I will never agree to work with someone like him!"
Hearing this, Tsunade was momentarily stunned. She hadn't expected the Raikage's hatred for Sasuke to be so intense.
At the same time, Gaara also spoke up.
"I share the same opinion as the Raikage."
"The Hidden Sand Village will never agree unless he is willing to pay the price..."
Before Tsunade could even finish her proposal, the two Kage had already outright rejected it.
Tsunade felt helpless. Was it really going to come to this?
Seeing their reactions, Sasuke sneered disdainfully.
"You all seem to be overestimating yourselves. When did I ever say I wanted to cooperate with you?"
"Did you forget what I said earlier?"
"I've already declared war on you! If the Five Great Nations want to come after me, I welcome it anytime!"
Sasuke looked at them with an extremely arrogant expression, clearly not placing the Five Kage in his eyes at all.
"Arrogant brat..."
Suddenly, the Third Tsuchikage stepped forward.
"I was participating in the Great Ninja Wars before you were even born!"
"A mere individual like you dares to challenge the Five Great Nations?"
"Do you really think you alone can stand against the ninja of the Five Great Nations?"
As he spoke, the Raikage's chakra erupted.
"Uchiha Sasuke, I admit your strength is formidable, and your talent is unparalleled in the history of the ninja world!"
"But..."
Lightning Release Chakra Mode activated!
The strongest Lightning Armor Mode was unleashed!
The Fourth Raikage's hair stood on end.
In that instant, the Raikage recalled his younger brother, Killer Bee, and the devastation of the Hidden Cloud Village.
The fury in his eyes burned like a tangible light.
"Even so, I will never bow to you!"
In the blink of an eye, the Raikage made his move.
Sasuke's eyes narrowed slightly.
In the next moment, a black shadow appeared directly in front of Sasuke.
*Boom!*
A deafening roar erupted, and shockwaves spread out in all directions.
In that instant, smoke billowed, but Sasuke didn't move.
The Raikage's attack had been blocked by someone else.
As the smoke slowly cleared, the Raikage stared at the figure before him.
A man with orange hair, his right arm transformed into something monstrous.
Yet, an overwhelming surge of chakra erupted from his body.
This guy... had actually blocked his punch.
And he had done it with his body alone.
What incredible strength!
Wasn't this one of the two who had been following Sasuke earlier?
To think... he had such power.
The one who had intervened was Juugo. The Five Kage all stared at him in shock.
The power of the Raikage's Lightning Release Chakra Mode was undeniable, yet Juugo had effortlessly blocked the attack.
'This kid... has such strength?'
Suddenly, the Fourth Raikage noticed the sand rapidly gathering beneath his feet.
This was... Magnet Release? The Kazekage's doing?
In the next moment, a whirlwind of sand engulfed Juugo in an instant.
But at the same time, the sound of steam bursting echoed.
*Crack!*
The sand was instantly blown apart.
Kimimaro and Juugo both leaped back simultaneously.
Kimimaro, gripping a bone blade in one hand, turned to look at Gaara.
"The Kazekage's Magnet Release... be careful!"
Juugo nodded. "Got it."
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