"It seems that Susanoo's resistance has reached its limit. What should we do?" Seeing that Uchiha Itachi was at a clear disadvantage, Jue asked.

There is still a gap in strength between the people on his side and Jiraiya, and they have to suppress their strength to fight against Jiraiya. It would be strange if they could do anything to a master of Jiraiya's level, one of the "Three Ninjas" under such timid circumstances.

"Can you hold on for a while longer?" Uchiha Obito asked Hoshigaki Kisame, "It seems that you are in good condition."

"Of course we can hold out for a while, but do we still need to fight with Jiraiya here?" As one of the few people in Akatsuki who knew his "real" identity was Uchiha Madara, Hoshigaki Kisame was quite dissatisfied with the previous behavior of using him and Uchiha Itachi as bait. However, although he has a bad temper and a cruel personality, Hoshigaki Kisame is not cunning. His meticulous and rigorous attitude towards tasks is a rare persistence. Before completing the task of capturing the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, he should not undermine the Akatsuki organization.

"We haven't got the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki yet. We can't give up halfway. We still have a chance. Let's hold on a little longer."

The people at the scene all had different opinions about the identity of Uchiha Obito, but one thing was certain. On the surface, they all recognized Obito's status and authority as the leader. Since Obito had spoken, they just had to do it. Although Hoshigaki Kisame didn't quite understand why Uchiha Madara was so cautious and unwilling to reveal his "real" strength. However, thinking of the huge internal situation and goals of the organization, Hoshigaki Kisame didn't delve into these questions.

Hoshigaki Kisame who came forward to help did not perform many ninjutsu such as Exploding Water Wave to change the environment. Using water escape to deal with the giant toad summoning beast and creating a watery environment, is it beneficial to himself or the opponent? This is really hard to say.

However, the most important method for Hoshigaki Kisame to deal with Jiraiya is actually to cooperate with Uchiha Itachi to use Samehada. For a battle that delays time, when the strength cannot overwhelm the opponent. Absorbing the opponent's chakra and using it for oneself is a very effective method in this kind of tug-of-war.

Seeing Hoshigaki Kisame wielding Samehada and barely blocking the joint attack of Gamahiro and Jiraiya under the cover of Uchiha Itachi's Susanoo, Zetsu seemed to be relieved, and then asked Uchiha Obito with some confusion: "Why let Hoshigaki Kisame go against Jiraiya? His fighting style is not the best choice for this situation, right?"

According to Hoshigaki Kisame's fighting style, using powerful ninjutsu to clear the field is the most useful, especially when fighting one against many, it is extremely effective. He can give full play to his huge chakra advantage. However, fighting ninjutsu with Jiraiya in Sage Mode, even Hoshigaki Kisame, who is a "water escape launcher", is a bit powerless. The only other one who can come in handy is Samehada. However, according to Uchiha Obito's request, it is quite dangerous to go forward and get close to Gamahiro and Jiraiya, even with the cover of Uchiha Itachi's Susanoo.

"What should I do? Expose my Wood Release? You know, in their eyes, I am Uchiha Madara..."

It is not completely unacceptable that Uchiha Madara, who was able to create Zetsu who could use Wood Release, could also use Wood Release. However, the secret behind this was something that even the leader Pain did not know very well. Although everyone knew that Zetsu and Uchiha Obito, who was impersonating Uchiha Madara, had a close relationship and there must be some unspeakable secrets, if both of them could use Wood Release, this would reveal too much information. Exposing too many flaws would not be conducive to Obito using the name of Uchiha Madara to influence the leader of the Akatsuki organization, Pain.

"Obito, you have stayed in the dark for too long. You are used to all kinds of conspiracies and schemes, but you are not good at upright means." Uchiha Obito said, "So, Pein is indeed much better than you as the leader."

"You are the same, aren't you? According to the words of those who live in the sunshine, we are just poor creatures hiding in dark corners and abandoned by the world." Uchiha Obito rarely revealed some true words: "From that day on, the old me is dead. Since the world has abandoned me, there is no need for me to linger on this world."

"Okay, we've gone too far. Don't keep talking about your dream, or it will slip away..." Uchiha Obito's paranoia is well known, "Let's talk about when to retreat now."

"What's wrong?" Obito looked at Zetsu in surprise, "What's the problem?"

"Isn't it because you are too cautious? If we really let go, there are still tailed beasts that we can't catch? You think too highly of your clansmen. Although Itachi is strong, he is not absolutely irreplaceable."

"You are wrong, Zetsu. If the Nine-Tails is the last tailed beast to be captured, I will not care about anyone." When one step away from the dream, the rest is irrelevant. "Now is not the time. I just want to take advantage of the opportunity when Konoha is defeated by Orochimaru to come and try. In fact, the Water Country is easier to deal with..."

Yagura, who has been controlled by Uchiha Obito, will not have much chance of resistance unless something unexpected happens.

Hearing Uchiha Obito's heartless words, Zetsu asked casually, "Does anyone you mentioned include me?"

"Of course." Uchiha Obito had no intention of lying to Zetsu, who had helped him through the difficult period of adaptation after the transplant of the first generation's cells. Instead, he admitted it without hesitation.

"Although I already knew you were telling the truth, it still makes me sad."

"Stop talking nonsense. You want to talk to me about life and ideals at this time?"

"Okay, let's get to the point." Zetsu looked at the battle situation where Uchiha Itachi and Hoshigaki Kisame were still struggling to hold on, and then said, "There's news from Afei. He's in big trouble now. It's probably impossible to succeed without making any noise."

"Oh?" Uchiha Obito asked in surprise, "There shouldn't be many people over there, right? With A Fei's strength, he actually ran into trouble? Did the Jinchūriki explode?"

"How can a Jinchūriki explode so quietly? Use your brain to think about it." Zetsu shook his head and said, "I told you a long time ago not to play these childish tricks. It's too troublesome. Any unexpected change will ruin all the previous efforts. Not only will the plan fail, but it will also increase the resentment of Uchiha Itachi and Hoshigaki Kisame for no reason."

These two people, either because of their restraints or their personalities, are rare talents in the Akatsuki organization. They are much more reliable than the cunning and cruel Kakuzu, the eccentric and unpredictable Hidan, and the completely unknown Scorpion. If such a skilled talent who can be used leaves the organization like Orochimaru because of resentment, it will be a great loss.

Although Uchiha Obito has fallen into darkness, his innate character is hard to erase. His occasional whimsical ideas and funny personality sometimes make his partners very helpless.

"Blame me? Why didn't you object at the time? Don't we have a tacit understanding with Itachi and Konoha? As long as we don't cross the line, it's fine, right?"

"Understanding?" Bai Zetsu still had that expressionless face and flat tone, "This is just your wishful thinking."

This sense of tacit understanding involving multiple parties actually stems from self-righteous superiority and intelligence errors.

In the eyes of Konoha's top brass, based on a small amount of information about the Akatsuki organization, they can judge that the organization is very strong, but they would never have thought that it would be so strong that they could not imagine it, otherwise they would not have made many seemingly ridiculous moves. They overestimated themselves and underestimated the strength of the enemy. The problem with the Akatsuki organization is that they cannot grasp the range that Konoha can tolerate, and want to quickly seize the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki before breaking through Konoha's bottom line and before the other party has time to react.

Uchiha Itachi, who was caught between the two parties, actually did not do a good job as a double agent. He used the conditions for joining to restrict the actions of the Akatsuki organization, and actually did not pass on much effective intelligence to Konoha. The inside story is hard to describe, but no matter who it is, they are carefully testing the strength and bottom line of others in suspicion and prudence. Just like this time when attacking Konoha, although Uchiha Itachi was dissatisfied, he did not turn hostile on the spot, which means there is still room for maneuver.

But no matter what, having come this far, it would not be good to give up halfway.

"If you can confirm that you can capture the Jinchūriki alive, don't hesitate, just do it." Uchiha Obito made the final decision. There was no point in fighting Jiraiya to the death, but if it was to capture the Nine-Tails, he could give it a try.

"Should we go over and take a look?" Jue suggested, "With your divine power, it would be very convenient for you to go over and help."

"Let's wait and see. If A Fei uses the wooden man technique and tells Itachi and Kisame to retreat..."

The task of delaying time was completed, so there was no need to stay in Konoha Village for long. Regardless of whether the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki could be caught or not, by the time Jiraiya arrived, everything would be settled.

…

For Mizuki, who has a lot of chakra to waste, using this low-end human wave tactic and fighting at home, he still doesn't take the combat power of the White Zetsu clone seriously.

"Mr. Mizuki, be careful!"

"Hmm?" Mizuki, who had been frustrated for a long time, was immersed in the feeling of superiority of crushing the White Zetsu clone. He finally felt that he had let out the anger that he had been holding back for a long time. Zetsu was not just a passing supporting role, but at least one of the well-known behind-the-scenes masterminds. At this time, he suddenly heard Uchiha Sasuke's warning. Mizuki was startled and subconsciously turned his body away, and then saw a long wooden thorn flying past his cheek.

"A sneak attack? Is it the art of grafting? It's really thrilling. Is A Fei running out of breath? Or is he changing his fighting style?"

Wood Release, no matter when it is revealed, is a big deal. If the Wood Release of Konoha's Tenzou is a miracle of life, then the Wood Release revealed by White Zetsu and his clone Afei today has brought this miracle to dust. Wood Release, a unique technique of the first generation, has been used one after another by unidentified people, and there are too many things that can make people think of.

Now that you have put aside your worries and started using Wood Release, the final battle is not far away.

"Will the Woodman Technique be as powerful as the Fourth Ninja War?"

There is no doubt that A Fei will use the Wooden Man Technique, but the Wooden Man Technique that A Fei used in the original work is more like a ninjutsu similar to the True Thousand Hands. Although the power is much worse, it can use the five-attribute ninjutsu. And its power even requires the reincarnation of the Third Hokage to use the Five Styles - Great Linking Bullet Technique to resist. It can be seen that its power is terrifying. But the Wooden Man Technique at that time was a powerful Wooden Man Technique that was used by White Zetsu to wrap Yamato. To be honest, as a clone of White Zetsu, even a clone with strong combat power, and a clone that has not been strengthened after the Outer Path Demon Statue captured Yamato, whether A Fei can use this powerful ninjutsu that is almost comparable to the complete Susanoo, Shuimu is actually not sure. In Shuimu's opinion, it will most likely be a degraded version, not as powerful as the original Wooden Man Technique of Senju Hashirama, and it is also far from the Wooden Man Technique released by Yamato.

However, even so, it must be a rare ninjutsu. The characteristics of Wood Release are destined. As long as it can be used, there is basically no useless ninjutsu. After all, in theory, it is a bloodline limit obtained after the properties of the two attribute chakras of Water Release and Earth Release are changed.

"Naruto, it's ok." Mizuki began to instruct Uzumaki Naruto, "How's your chakra consumption? Can you still hold on?"

"It's OK. I'm ready for a fight." Naruto swung his arms to indicate that he was fine. "But Mr. Mizuki, what is this thing of yours? Why does it consume so much chakra?"

"Huh? You don't know?" Although he had known that Uzumaki Naruto's foundation was very poor before Jiraiya's three years of personal teaching, he didn't expect it to be this bad.

"You big idiot, didn't you learn that in ninja school?" Sasuke also felt very ashamed of Naruto's behavior. As a teammate, Naruto was really too stupid.

"Alright." He stopped Naruto who was about to speak, "Now is not the time to preach, quickly summon Gamabunta..."

"Okay, Mr. Mizuki, watch me." Naruto bit his finger and performed summoning magic, and then a small toad with its tail still dragging appeared on the ground.

Just when he was about to ask Naruto to wait a moment and perform the summoning technique somewhere else to avoid overwhelming the hospital, Mizuki stared at the lively toad in amazement.

"I was a fool to put my hopes on Uzumaki Naruto..."