With Senju Tobirama's words, everyone present understood instantly.
After all, as Konoha's core high-ranking officials, they naturally knew Uchiha Jin's complete plan; facing this Akatsuki Organization, which was still useful for now, it really wasn't suitable to kill them off entirely.
However...
While Nagato, the leader of the Akatsuki Organization, couldn't be killed, there was no problem with keeping Konan behind.
At the very least.
She could serve as a hostage!
This would also make it easier for Uchiha Jin to manipulate the Akatsuki Organization from behind the scenes.
Almost in an instant.
Everyone attacked at the same time, charging directly at Nagato and Konan.
Konan: "..."
Nagato: "..."
Watching the people from Konoha charging toward them, their minds went blank for a moment.
What the heck?
The two of them really couldn't figure out why there were so many powerful people in Konoha.
Senju Tobirama's various Water Release and Flying Thunder God Slash, Minato Namikaze's Yellow Flash and Rasengan, Sakumo Hatake's elusive Hatake Clan Sword Technique...
Plus the four Susanoo of the Uchiha, and Senju Hashirama standing at the outermost edge with his arms crossed, ready to join the battle at any time.
The simultaneous attack of a group of Kage-level powerhouses made Nagato and Konan's scalps tingle.
In just a split second.
Nearly all of the Six Paths of Pain, including the Deva Path, fell into passive defense, and Konan was slightly injured in the blink of an eye.
It couldn't be helped!
When Konan and Nagato faced ordinary Ninjas, their Rinnegan and Paper Release Kekkei Genkai naturally allowed them to win easily.
Now, however, it was different!
Every single person present was almost exclusively Kage-level.
And even among those at the Kage level, the people here could be considered the strongest bunch.
Although Nagato's Six Paths of Pain seemed formidable, they were only so in a one-on-one duel; now, facing the siege of a group of Kage, they naturally began to feel overwhelmed.
At this moment.
Cold sweat covered Nagato's forehead as he finally realized how ridiculous his so-called "God" status was.
Especially seeing Konan, who was already slightly injured and could die at any moment, Nagato's mind finally couldn't help but snap.
He extracted Chakra at all costs, and his eyes, as he looked at the surrounding people, were filled with anger and madness.
Nagato was going berserk!
'Super Shinra Tensei!'
Almost in an instant.
He released his most powerful repulsive force without reservation, and under Nagato's control, this force bypassed Konan, himself, and the Six Paths of Pain, then slammed violently into everyone else present.
Everyone was instantly blown away; even Uchiha Jin's Susanoo and Senju Hashirama's Wood Release Great Buddha were shaken back several steps by this move.
Seeing this, Nagato roared: "Konan, go quickly!"
"Nagato, I..." Konan was a bit startled, looking at Nagato blankly.
However.
She quickly realized that the move had exhausted all of Nagato's strength, solely to open up a path of survival for her.
She didn't want to leave!
Because once she chose to leave, Nagato would be completely finished.
On the other side.
Nagato naturally understood Konan's thoughts, so he immediately spoke solemnly: "Don't let my efforts go to waste. Don't worry about mine and Yahiko's dream anymore; you must live a stable and peaceful life from now on."
"Promise me, leave!"
Hearing this, Konan's whole body trembled.
She instantly understood Nagato's painstaking efforts and was unwilling to let them go to waste, so she finally gritted her teeth, unfolded her Paper Wings, and flew toward the high sky with all her might, looking back at Nagato with tears in her eyes.
But just then.
While Konan's entire mind was immersed in Pain, six Trident Kunai quietly flew to her side, naturally catching her attention instantly.
Next, her scalp tingled.
"Flying Thunder God Technique?!"
Her heart was filled with horror, but before she could make any other move, Minato Namikaze appeared behind her.
'Eight Trigrams Seal!'
Minato Namikaze's already prepared Sealing Jutsu slammed violently onto her back.
Almost in an instant.
Complex seal formulas, like tadpoles, spread frantically across Konan's entire body. Subsequently, the paper transformation on her body dissipated, and she returned to her normal human appearance.
Seeing this, Minato Namikaze finally breathed a slight sigh of relief.
Hmm, not bad!
He had taken the lead this time, which could be considered a major contribution and achievement. He figured he had already moved ahead of the others for the resurrection slots from Uchiha Jin's side.
"Phew, thank goodness!"
"Although I can't continue to practice Ninjutsu or Chakra after being resurrected via Edo Tensei, I can still use my brain to research Sealing Jutsu. Luckily, I haven't slacked off on my studies lately."
"Previously, I had to use an altar and carve a sealing array on the spot, but now I can condense it instantly like a Rasengan."
"I truly am a genius!"
A faint smile instantly appeared on Minato Namikaze's face.
Then.
He directly held Konan and disappeared into the air again with a Flying Thunder God, reappearing on the ground within the camp of Konoha's many powerhouses!
Seeing this, Senju Tobirama couldn't hide the envy in his eyes: "Minato, congratulations!"
"Haha, it was alright!" Minato Namikaze said, feeling a bit awkward.
The smile on his face grew deeper, and he couldn't help but scratch his head.
Sakumo Hatake felt a bit helpless.
Although his strength was slightly greater than Minato Namikaze's, at this particular stage, he still couldn't compete with Minato, who possessed the Flying Thunder God Technique.
The only one qualified to compete with Minato Namikaze was Senju Tobirama, who stood right before him.
But, unfortunately.
Although the Flying Thunder God Technique was Senju Tobirama's original Ninjutsu, he was not as proficient as Minato Namikaze in its application.
So, sigh!
After a helpless sigh, he patted Minato Namikaze's shoulder.
There was no other way!
He really had no choice!
Although he also wanted to perform a feat as soon as possible to secure a resurrection slot, who told him he couldn't beat Minato Namikaze to the punch?
He accepted the gamble and, naturally, the loss!
"Kill me!"
"I will not surrender, and don't even think about using me to threaten Nagato!"
Konan's Chakra was sealed, and she couldn't even control her body, but looking at the many Konoha powerhouses before her, she finally spoke coldly.
Her eyes were filled with dead silence and despair.
It couldn't be helped!
After all, she had been captured by Konoha.
Meanwhile.
Before the Konoha side could speak, they heard Nagato speak directly: "Release Konan, I'll take her place!"
Nagato's face was filled with madness.
He was still the same cowardly Nagato as before; he didn't actually have any desires or dreams of his own, and his whole life was actually lived within the dreams of others.
Peace in the Ninja World was also Yahiko's dream!
But now.
Seeing Konan fall into the enemy's hands again, he instantly felt that even Yahiko's dream was far less important than Konan's life.
Yahiko had died right before his eyes back then; he would never allow Konan to die before his eyes as well.
Even if he had to sacrifice his Rinnegan for it, even if he had to die!