Chapter 160

Tsunade, although intrigued, was far from thoroughly impressed.

But still she had failed to discern the true identity of the Deva Path, who was being controlled by Nagato's deranged mind.

His sanity had been shattered by the weight of his own power.

With a deep breath, Tsunade locked eyes with the imposing Deva Path.

"Who the hell are you!?" she demanded, her voice laced with a mix of curiosity and apprehension.

"I am a god!"

Came the chilling response from Deva Path, who replied with an air of unwavering confidence.

The Anbu ninjas on the rooftop exchanged puzzled glances.

"This guy doesn't seem like a normal person," one of them remarked.

Carnes shared their sentiment, as he nodded in agreement.

'Normal?' he scoffed inwardly.

'More like retarded.'

Normal? He considered the Deva Path to be far from it. Could an ordinary person utter such foolish claims?

In truth, Carnes found the mindset of the people in this world to be peculiar.

They either believed the world was fundamentally flawed, with only their ideas being righteous, or clung to the conviction that unwavering determination and faith could conquer all and can overcome anything.

However, he believed there was a missing element.

Mere ideas were not enough.

Even if their methods seemed outlandish and audacious, what truly mattered was putting those ideas into action.

Such individuals, mildly put, could be labeled as paranoid, stubborn, and self-assured, daring to both think and act.

They could also be characterized as either driven visionaries or stubborn fools.

They dared to dream and dared to act. To put it mildly, they were unyielding and resolute.

But, he also wondered, were they not just simply a herd of stubborn donkeys?

Carnes believed that if you have a grudge or someone wronged you just take revenge, take revenge if you have a grievance.

Why complicate matters by adding so many nonsense things, like wanting to change the world, believing they could reshape the world to their liking?

Many think they can, but in reality, how many are genuinely capable of doing so?

Even Carnes, despite his immense power, only harbored aspirations of world domination.

But, he had never entertained the notion of reforming the world's entire workings.

He had no desire to impose his beliefs and ideologies on others.

His approach was straightforward: if someone wronged him, they would find him at their doorstep, settling the score in kind.

After a moment of tense silence, Deva Path was the first to speak. His voice carried an air of authority as he addressed Tsunade.

"Answer, where is Naruto Uzumaki, the Nine-Tails Jinchūriki?"

Tsunade couldn't help but sneer at the question, her confidence unwavering.

"Who knows?"

She knew deep down that even after the combination of her strength and that of her companions was no match for the formidable Pain.

In this moment, she felt powerless, but she was resolute in one thing – she would not disclose Naruto's whereabouts to the enemy. That was her bottom line.

It was non-negotiable.

Deva Path, despite Tsunade's defiance, remained unfazed and stoic. His voice remained as indifferent as ever as he continued.

"All the Jinchūrikis have been captured, and the balance of power between the ninja villages, maintained by the tailed beasts, can no longer be upheld. Protecting the Nine-Tails now would be futile."

Deva Path's words carried a certain weight, and his presence was felt by all.

To him, capturing as many tailed beasts as possible was an accomplishment worthy of his unwavering resolve.

Meanwhile, Carnes had activated his Observation Haki, detecting the emergence of new important characters onto the stage, making this spectacle a sight to behold.

It was a moment worth witnessing, even for him.

As the tension in the air simmered, Carnes couldn't help but reminisce about his leisurely travels, a rare luxury in his life.

However, Deva Path's smugness brought a knowing smile to his face.

Having a firm grasp of the original plot, Carnes couldn't help but chuckle inwardly.

The plan of capturing tailed beasts from various villages wasn't a grand achievement by any means.

After all, these tailed beasts were merely pets entrusted to each ninja village by Senju Hashirama.

To others, they were like prized chickens.

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