Killer Bee and his three companions didn’t dare approach rashly. They watched from outside the village’s barrier. Hidden by the tall walls of Konoha village, Killer Bee and the others could only see a few active monsters.

"Could those strange animals be summoned beasts?"

Samui was indeed knowledgeable.

"Ah, I thought they were Konoha’s own tailed beasts gone wild."

Compared to their remarks, Karui seemed a bit dull.

"This might be an opportunity. It seems Konoha village is fated like this."

Samui suddenly said something strange.

"What do you mean, Captain?"

Karui asked Samui.

"Konoha village is being attacked, and we happened to arrive. If we return to the village now to inform Lord Raikage, we might be able to conquer Konoha village..."

Konoha village is truly being eyed by many people right now.

Killer Bee considered this after hearing the words. Although he didn’t like war, for the sake of his own village, Killer Bee was a bit conflicted. If the peace maintained by the Five Great Nations were to be broken now, his older brother might not just lock him up in the village, and he wouldn’t have the freedom to wander as he did before.

War is always cruel.

"There’s no time to think, Master Killer Bee. Please make a decision."

"Let’s do this. Samui, you three go back and report the situation. I’ll stay behind to scout."

Even at this point, Killer Bee still didn’t want to return to the village.

"Yes."

Samui and the other two turned around and headed for Kumogakure.

Killer Bee, having participated in the previous war, knew very well that the current peace was only temporary. Even if they missed this opportunity, he believed other countries would instigate war in the not-too-distant future.

After Samui and the other two left, Killer Bee jumped onto Konoha village’s walls to watch the battle.

He picked a good spot.

As for Hatake Satoru.

Hatake Satoru, having regained his senses, re-examined his plan. The current situation wasn’t too bad.

"So, what do you plan to do next?

Hatake Satoru was the first to ask the Deva Path.

"Since Naruto isn’t here, there’s no need to entangle with you any further."

This means he intends to use Almighty Push to destroy Konoha, Hatake Satoru realized. He pulled out a crow from behind him and crushed it.

It was time for Itachi to come out.

After the signal was sent, Itachi notified Shisui.

"Shisui, it’s time."

"Ah, we’ll head out now."

Shisui carried Itachi on his back and walked towards the ground.

"In the face of an enemy with absolute power, all else is meaningless."

"This is something you major powers have already proven."

"Immersed in false peace, you always feel far from death."

"As long as one wants to kill, one will be killed. Hatred is born between these two outcomes."

"It’s time for you major powers to feel pain."

The clamor in the city gradually ceased as Pain spoke; all summoned beasts were dispelled one by one.

The Deva Path slowly rose into the air. The other five Paths retreated towards the outskirts of the village.

Outside Konoha village.

"Do you really have to go this far, Nagato?"

"These are all necessary. If Hatake Satoru doesn’t have the ability to stop me, then he can only be destroyed along with Konoha village."

Konan’s persuasion could no longer stop Nagato. After Yahiko’s death, Nagato’s personality had become extreme. Konan’s words weren’t always heeded.

"You’re really slow. Coming out only now?"

Hatake Satoru disappeared from his spot and instantly appeared beside the rising Deva Path.

"I can’t give you a chance for the next attack. Instead, I plan to take you to meet someone interesting."

Under the astonished gazes of the people below, Hatake Satoru took the Deva Path away.

On the Hokage Rock, Hatake Satoru brought Shisui, Itachi, and the Deva Path.

"There were too many people down there just now. It’s too early for this person to be exposed."

The Deva Path was very surprised.

"Space-time ninjutsu?"

"These are not things you need to know. Look who this is."

Hatake Satoru moved out from in front of Itachi.

"Are you planning to have this ordinary person stop me?"

"Long time no see, Nagato."

"? This voice is..."

"Itachi? Didn’t you die in your fight with Sasuke?"

"Ah, some things happened. I was saved in the Hidden Sand Village."

Nagato had indeed learned from Obito that Itachi’s body was missing, so this person was indeed Itachi. Even with disguises, his Sharingan was gone, but Nagato still recognized him.

"But with your eyes gone, you’re no longer a threat."

Nagato was surprised that Itachi was alive, but the latter statement was also true.

Obito feared him because of Itachi’s intellect and strength. Now, with his eyes gone, Itachi could no longer do anything.

"I never expected you to be able to revive Itachi. However, this level isn’t enough to convince me."

It seems I have to use the last resort.

Hatake Satoru pulled out a frog.

"Please, go back to Mount Myōboku and notify Naruto."

"Leave it to me, ribbit."

"Puff."

The frog immediately returned to Mount Myōboku.

Hatake Satoru had no intention of involving Naruto and Jiraiya. However, in the current situation, if Nagato wasn’t killed, they would have to risk having their former master and junior brother try to persuade him.

"Giving up? Planning to have Naruto walk into a trap?"

Nagato noticed Hatake Satoru’s small action.

"Who knows? The situation is still in my favor."

On the Shadow Rock, the confrontation continued. The Deva Path faced Shisui and Hatake Satoru alone. Nagato had stripped all the chakra from the other five Paths and transferred it to the Deva Path. Now, if the Deva Path only had to deal with Hatake Satoru, he wouldn’t fail in a short time.

But adding a fully powered Shisui would make it much more complicated.

"However, I don’t plan to fight you anymore. After this, you will definitely be persuaded by me."

Hatake Satoru raised his hands and sat down cross-legged, constantly maintaining his Limitless Jutsu and not fearing Nagato’s sneak attack.

"Well, since you’re so confident, I don’t mind waiting with you."

Nagato truly hoped for someone who could fulfill his dream, and that person wasn’t Obito.

Obito had only treated Nagato as a vessel over the years.

Breaking free from Obito’s control and achieving his desired peace according to his own will was something Nagato had always wanted.

And now, an opportunity lay before him, coming from this frivolous man before him.

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