Cap 225: 20%
Cap 225: 20%
"What do we do then?" - Inoichi asked with a scowl.
"Burn our bodies..." - Shikaku answered seriously - "If they cannot use our bodies, then their numbers will not increase... but first, I want you to inform all three fronts about the situation"
"Ok" - the shinobis nodded as they ran to carry out their orders.
* * * * *
It had been two hours since Shikaku had reported to the fronts, and they had regretfully begun to burn the bodies of their fallen comrades.
"Hmm... I guess our plan didn't turn out to be as effective... although it doesn't matter, the preparations are ready," said Pain as he looked neutrally at the enemy shinobis.
"It's so interesting to see how humans try everything to survive despite how useless it is..." - said Zetsu as he burst out laughing, "Or should I say it's hilarious?
"That is one of the few goods and bad things about humanity..." - Obito said with disdain - "They will always look for the opportunity to advance even if it is only a tiny possibility... they will not accept their destiny of being annihilated even if it is written in stone and there is no way to counteract it... a waste of energy..."
"I agree with you..." - replied Menma with disdain as he observed how the two armies continued to clash - "It's a waste of time..."
"Hmm... I guess birds of the same plumage do fly together," said Zetsu with sarcasm as he earned the annoyed looks of the two mentioned - "Oh, right... it's time we moved on to phase two..."
"Although I'm still not so sure it will work..." - snorted Menma as he gazed at the half-white, half-black entity - "How do you know she'll come to help?"
"Because this is her home village..." - replied Zetsu with disdain - "She has had a good life in this place, so it's obvious she has a strong connection with Kumo... hmm... now that I think about it, this can also be said otherwise... if she had suffered here, then she would have the desire to see Kumo's destruction for herself... don't you think my analysis is right, Menma-kun"
". . ." - Menma was silent when he heard this because he didn't want to admit it was true. If he had the opportunity to witness Konoha's destruction, then he would gladly accept it.
"Your silence is more than enough proof to make my point," said Zetsu as he burst out laughing.
"We'd better get on with it..." - Pain ordered as he saw that his small group was going nowhere - "For the next 3 - 4 days, we will push the Allied forces to the breaking point... I'm sure the Nibi Jinchuriki will not be able to resist seeing their village destroyed little by little... and when she appears, we will attack..."
"It's a lot of work for someone we can pick up from Konoha herself" - said Menma with a scowl.
"Believe me when I tell you that there is nothing more annoying than facing an Uzumaki who knows about Fuinjutsu... Those bastards are fucking annoying," replied Zetsu as he scowled at the memory of certain past events - "Not to mention that Kushina still has a huge chakra from being the Jinchuriki of Kyubi no Yoko..."
". . ." - Menma was silent when he heard this because he could not give his opinion on the subject, after all, he had never been a victim of an Uzumaki Seal.
"Speaking of the Kyubi no Yoko... Does anyone know where he is?" - asked Pain as he looked at the half-white, half-black entity.
"Negative," replied Zetsu as he shook his head, "We haven't detected its presence in months"
". . ." - A deep silence invaded the place because not having news of Kurama was dangerous for his movements.
"Although I can also say that his chakra does not feel anywhere in the Elemental Nations, or at least those I have spies" - added Zetsu - "With that said, I can say that he must be in one of the Three Wise Lands"
"Hmm... Now I'm curious to know what he's doing," Obito muttered as he tilted his head, although inside he was thinking fast because Zetsu hadn't informed him about this.
"Let's leave that for another time" - said Pain while he was gaining everyone's attention - "That the Kyubi no Yoko is not in the Elemental Nations, doesn't change our plans at all, in fact, it only makes things easier for us"
". . ." - those present nodded when they heard this. If Kurama was not in their way, the amount of trouble they would have during their mission would decrease considerably.
"That said, it is best to begin phase two right away... remember to follow the plan to the letter... Is that clear?" - said Pain as the others nodded firmly before disappearing from the scene - "What are you doing? Uzumaki Kurama..."
* * * [Location: Mount Myoboku] * * *
"How are you?" - asked Kurama with concern as he noticed Tsunade was breathing heavily. All this time, he had stood by the blonde to prevent any accidents related to the practice of Senjutsu.
"Quiet, Kurama-chan..." - said Shima as she tried to calm the redhead because she could tell how tense he was - "She's just going through the first phase of training, and from what we can see, she's on the right track..."
". . ." - Kurama was silent as he tried to feel the Tsunade chakra as best he could to check what the two Toads were saying.
"I am fine... Kurama-kun... the children too..." - said Tsunade as she opened her eyes and looked closely at the father of her children.
"But..." - said Kurama with concern.
"Don't worry... I know very well the condition of my body..." - Tsunade smiled as she tried to calm the young man.
"Ok... - sighed Kurama as he took his hair.
"I recommend you take a little rest, Kurama Boy" - said Fukasaku as he looked at the redhead - "You have been with Tsunade all this time and you haven't closed your eyes for even a second..."
"I can't do it" - answered Kurama seriously - "How do you think I would feel if something happened while I was resting?
"You are acting just like Hashirama in the past... and let me tell you that things did not go well for him" - said Shima seriously - "When Mito needed him the most, he was so tired that he could not even concentrate... that was part of the guilt that followed him for years... believe me when I tell you because he was the one who said it himself..."
". . ." - Kurama tried to refute Shima's words but he did not argue to defend himself because he could feel his control being slightly affected.
"You see... get some rest" - said Tsunade with a smile - "I promise I won't train for a few days..."
". . ." - Kurama gave her a look before sighing - "Ok... I'm going to rest..."
Tsunade smiled even more than she heard this.
"If it serves as an incentive for you to rest in peace, the probability of everything going well has increased to 20% thanks to Tsunade's training" - said Fukasaku with a smile.
"Really?!" - exclaimed both parents when they heard these.
"I have nothing to gain by lying to you," replied Fukasaku as he looked at the two Uzumaki descendants.
". . ." - Kurama could not contain the happiness he felt that he did not take the words of the Sage Toad as false.
"How is it that you are so sure?" - asked Tsunade who despite the happiness, was still skeptical.
"Simple... because of your level of harmony with the Natural Energy, Tsunade-chan" - answered Shima calmly - "It is obvious that you have reached a minimum level of harmony between Yin and Yang, causing the level of danger to be much lower... not to mention that with the passing of the months, we can see how little by little your babies begin to adopt greater compatibility to the Senjutsu Chakra that you are creating yourself"
". . ." - Tsunade closed her eyes as she put her hand on her belly, only to feel the 6 chakra signatures that were forming begin to feel familiar - "It's true..."
"For now, what we have to do is continue with your training and at the same time improve your harmony so that your babies begin to adapt their chakra networks to your energy" - added Shima while looking seriously at the blonde - "And this at the same time is the dangerous part because if you don't control the mix between Chakra and Natural Energy well, your children may suffer the consequences..."
". . ." - Tsunade was silent when she heard this as she felt the pressure on her increase.
"Don't worry... if something like that happens, I will do my best to absorb the excess Energy of Nature..." - said Kurama as he put his hand on the woman's shoulder.
"Thank you..." - mumbled Tsunade as she nodded firmly.
"Anyway, you'd better take a little break because if you do everything in a hurry, things won't go your way," said Fukasaku as the two Uzumaki descendants nodded, unaware that chaos was beginning to grow in the Elemental Nations.