"Peace Agreement"

Chapter 159 "Peace Agreement"

Naruto stood on a broken steel bar, most of his skeletal armor had been removed, revealing his tattered trench coat.

Although he was slightly out of breath, there was no sign of fatigue in his calm eyes.

On the other hand, Pain's situation was much worse.

The Akatsuki's red cloud black robe was damaged, revealing a pale and scarred upper body.

Konan landed silently behind Payne, her eyes filled with determination.

Silently, countless explosive tags had already surrounded the area.

With just a thought from her, this place could be blown to smithereens at any moment.

Whether to perish together or to cover a retreat, it was all up to her.

As for the country's remaining innocent civilians—their safety was no longer of concern.

On the other side of the battlefield.

Hidden in the shadows, Obito Uchiha slowly lowered his hand from his eye socket.

During the brief standoff, a brand new three-tomoe Sharingan was installed.

"Another chance to rewrite reality —"

Obito sneered inwardly.

As long as he cannot be completely eliminated in one go, he has countless opportunities to start over.

His base has an entire wall of Sharingan reserves.

That's the source of his invincibility.

Meanwhile, deep within the Akatsuki's base.

Nagato's withered body was coughing violently.

Even so, he had no intention of backing down, and was even ready to summon the Gedo Statue at any time.

If Naruto dares to take another step forward, even if it costs him his life, he will summon the Gedo Mazo to suppress him.

The situation has now reached a stalemate.

Neither dared to make the first move, nor were they willing to back down.

Naruto glanced around at everyone and broke the silence with a calm voice: "Continuing to fight will only mean wiping this village off the map; it will be pointless."

"Gentlemen, how about we discuss this?"

Space distorted for a moment.

Obito, now sporting new eyes and a new mask, emerged from the void and stood shoulder to shoulder with Pain: "Now that so many of us have been killed, what is there left for us to discuss?"

"Of course."

Naruto casually waved his hand, and a scroll flew towards Obito.

"This is a ceasefire agreement, or rather—a non-aggression pact."

Obito didn't catch it, letting the scroll fall onto the muddy ground, and sneered, "You mean to say, this is just going to be the end of it?"

"Otherwise what?"

Naruto shrugged, his tone casual: "The situation is quite clear now."

"You can't keep me here."

"If the fighting continues, at worst it will only result in mutual destruction."

Naruto crossed his arms and calmly looked at the three people opposite him: "My proposal is very simple. The Land of Waves, the Land of Snow, and the future Northern Route are my territory."

"No matter what kind of destruction you want to cause in this world, as long as you don't set your sights on my territory and don't provoke me—"

Naruto's lips curled slightly: "I'm too lazy to continue attacking you."

"how?"

Obito fell silent.

He glanced at Pain beside him, and the two exchanged a silent look.

Although they did not exchange words, the two reached a tacit understanding at that moment.

This is the only option.

Nagato and Obito both knew exactly what was going on.

The Nine-Tails Jinchuriki's growth in strength has completely exceeded the script. Trying to defeat him now would come at the cost of the Akatsuki's complete collapse.

Even if they win in the end, the Akatsuki organization will definitely pay a huge price.

Rather than risk mutual destruction here, it's better to endure for now.

"Although this kid is strong, he is only a Jinchūriki after all. His vision is limited, and he only wants to guard his little territory and be a mountain king."

Obito secretly plotted, a sinister glint flashing in his single eye: "As long as he doesn't interfere with our collection of the other tailed beasts, let him be smug for two years."

"Once we gather the other eight tailed beasts and revive the Ten-Tails—then crushing him will be as easy as crushing an ant."

Nagato's true form slowly loosened the hand seals in the darkness.

The temporary retreat is for God's ultimate descent.

"it is good."

Oto bent down and picked up the muddy scroll from the ground.

He didn't even open the terms and conditions inside; he simply pressed his fingerprint on them.

Obito tossed the scroll to Naruto, his tone chilling: "Let's put aside the past grievances for now; this is our final line."

"However, Naruto Uzumaki, if you dare to break the agreement first and hinder our plans—"

"Shut up."

Naruto caught the scroll, casually stuffing it into his pocket without even glancing at it: "You guys are always the ones who cause trouble first, aren't you?"

Looking at these two ambitious individuals who called themselves chess players but were actually in a sorry state, Naruto sneered inwardly.

Even now, Naruto is confident.

Once he activates his third form, he is fully capable of destroying the ninja world; the people in front of him are not even capable of fighting against him.

But that was destruction, not conquest.

To rule the world, what is needed is population, resources, and order, not scorched earth.

His power is newly established and still needs time to develop.

Since the Akatsuki organization is so keen on causing trouble, let them become the target that attracts the hatred of the five great nations.

"Let them jump first, offend the five great powers, and draw their attention to muddy the waters."

"In a few years, when my power is fully established—"

Naruto pushed up his glasses, concealing the ambition in his eyes: "When the time comes—we'll sweep across the ninja world."

"Anyone who dares to stand in my way, whether human or god, shall die."

Both sides, each with their own ulterior motives, reached this "peace agreement."

I hope you will keep your promise.

Obito gave Naruto a deep look, then slowly retreated, disappearing into the darkness: "Don't interfere in our affairs."

"You are the same."

Behind Naruto, the enormous bone wings unfurled once more, spewing out blue chakra streams from their thrusters.

"Well then, goodbye, everyone."

boom!

The next second, the sonic boom cloud exploded on the ground.

Naruto once again transformed into a golden meteor, shooting straight into the sky and tearing through the dark clouds.

They disappeared from everyone's sight in a short time.

In the Akatsuki's underground base.

With Naruto gone, the oppressive atmosphere did not dissipate; instead, it became even heavier.

Nagato was breathing heavily in the darkness, and Konan silently wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, her eyes filled with worry.

Obito sat in the shadows, toying with the shattered orange mask in his hand, remaining silent for a long time.

The losses this time were too severe.

Kakuzu, Hidan, Sasori, Deidara — the Akatsuki's core fighting force was almost halved.

"We must replenish our fighting strength."

Pain's cold voice broke the silence; though weak, his authority remained: "The plan to capture the Tailed Beasts cannot be halted; we are currently severely understaffed."

"I know."

Obito clenched his fist tightly, shattering the mask into dust.

"The ninja world is vast, and there are plenty of desperate fugitives."

"I will have Jue go and find a new candidate."

Obito stood up, his figure instantly disappearing into the vortex: "Given enough reason and enough fear, we can make them our pawns."

"Let's fill the empty spaces before we start planning."

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