Chapter 242

Nagato, witnessing the intense battle, trembled violently, gasping for breath. Konan, quick to respond, rushed over to support Nagato.

"Nagato, what's happening?" Konan inquired with concern.

After catching his breath, Nagato explained, "The last Pain has been defeated..."

A heavy silence hung in the air as Konan absorbed the revelation.

On the battlefield, Naruto approached the fallen Deva Path. Leaning down, he meticulously extracted the ten black rod-shaped Chakra receivers that adorned Deva Path's chest.

"Pain relies on these to receive Chakra and move. If I remove all of them, he shouldn't be able to move," Naruto explained, methodically pulling out each Chakra receiver.

As the last black rod was removed, Naruto couldn't help but recall the words Deva Path had spoken to him earlier.

With a determined expression, he forcefully inserted one of the black rods into his own palm. A montage of memories flashed before him like a slideshow.

After a moment, Naruto withdrew the black rod from his palm, standing up slowly. little Katsuyu, perceptive as always, observed Naruto's contemplation and inquired, "Are you considering going?"

Naruto nodded, and little Katsuyu suggested, "We can seek reinforcements for this operation. The village has many powerful ninjas who could assist."

Shaking his head, Naruto replied, "No, this time I have to go alone."

Meanwhile, on the other side.

Under the attentive care of Tsunade, Hinata stirred, her consciousness gradually returning.

The Konoha ninjas encircled her with relieved expressions.

"Miss Hinata!"

"It's okay, Hinata~"

"Great, Hinata, you finally woke up; everyone was worried about you!"

With the collective encouragement, Hinata managed to sit up, mustering a grateful smile. "Thank you all for your concern, and Tsunade-sama, thank you for your treatment..."

Tsunade let out a sigh of relief, her hand gently touching Hinata's face.

"Oh, you're quite the troublemaker, young lady. You mustn't act so impulsively next time. Though the outcome was favorable, your actions were risky.

If anything had gone awry, the situation could have taken a dark turn. You might not have made it, and Naruto could have succumbed to hatred, ensnared by the Nine-Tails, leading to utter ruin."

While acknowledging the positive resolution, Tsunade couldn't ignore the recklessness in Hinata's behavior.

Carnes, observing all this from his rocking chair, remained silent, contemplating the potential consequences.

In the midst of the conversation, little Katsuyu ascended from the railing, sharing information from other fragments of itself.

"Everyone, Naruto has just defeated the sixth Path of Pain!"

Carnes, lying on the rocking chair, shot a fleeting glance at little Katsuyu, a bemused expression crossing his face.

His Observation Haki had grasped every move on the battlefield, and it had been at least five minutes since Naruto defeated the Deva Path.

However, the news from little Katsuyu arrived only now, indicating a sluggish efficiency.

This peculiar creature lacked the promptness of the Den Den Mushi, the phone bugs in the One-Piece world, which could imitate the speaker's expressions flawlessly.

In comparison, the unique creatures of the Naruto world fell short in this regard.

As they were in the mood of celebration the ninjas present lacked the foresight abilities possessed by Carnes. Upon receiving the news relayed by little Katsuyu, their morale underwent an instantaneous shift.

"Is this for real? This is amazing!"

"Just as expected from Naruto!"

"Carnes-san hit the nail on the head. Naruto's potential is truly remarkable. He could become an outstanding ninja!"

The excitement rippled through the assembled ninjas. Post Pain's Six Paths invasion, a lingering shadow had settled in their hearts, fostering a sense of despair. Now, that very shadow seemed to be dissipating, revealing the awaited dawn.

While everyone reveled in Naruto's accomplishments, the ever-curious Sakura couldn't help but inquire, "How is Naruto doing? Is he unharmed?"

The bond between the members of Class 7, at least in terms of camaraderie, remained strong.

The ninjas in turn, stowed their jubilation, their focus shifting to little Katsuyu. A palpable tension hung in the air, as they feared that good tidings might be followed by unwelcome news.

Thankfully, little Katsuyu promptly responded, "Naruto is quite fatigued, but all is well; he sustained no serious injuries."

Upon hearing this news, Hinata's eyes teared up. "That's great, Naruto, is truly wonderful!"

Curious about Naruto's whereabouts, Might Guy, who had swiftly returned to the village, inquired, "Where is Naruto now?"

"By looking at the chakra of Pain, he uncovered Pain's body's concealed location and is currently on the route, alone," Katsuyu disclosed without reservation.

"Why is he so reckless?" sighed Neji, directing his gaze towards Might Guy.

"Guy sensei, let's head over and provide him some support," Neji suggested.

"Agreed!" Might Guy agreed immediately.

However, a note of hesitation colored Katsuyu's voice as she added, "But Naruto has explicitly denied reinforcements."

.

.

.

Guys, if you like this story, then give it some POWER STONES and REVIEWS.

✌patreon.com/Anfractuous✌

If you guys enjoy this story, you can support me on Patreon and get access to Advance Chapters.