The Tenseigan started from the Hyuga main family.

The paper shurikens flying everywhere suddenly dispersed, shooting out simultaneously from different directions—front, back, left, right, up, and down—trying to find any possible openings.

However, to Konan's disappointment, all the paper shuriken and explosive tags, without exception, would inexplicably disappear once they came within a foot of Hyuga Sawa.

Despite the fact that it was a futile effort, Konan did not give up and continued to use the paper shuriken to attack relentlessly.

Even the most powerful ninjutsu has a time limit.

Let's see if my chakra runs out first, or if your space-time ninjutsu ends first!

Chapter 147 Deidara's Surrender

"You've probably practiced this battle several times, haven't you? I just wonder if you're planning to use it against me, or against Obito Uchiha?"

Watching calmly as pieces of paper shot past from all directions and disappeared, and then seeing Konan's sharp eyes through the flying paper, Hinata Sawatatsu suddenly spoke.

Xiao Nan pursed her lips but didn't speak, focusing all her attention on manipulating the Paper Dance, unwilling to give the enemy any opportunity to exploit.

Seeing that Konan didn't intend to speak, Hyuga Zechen also lost interest in continuing the conversation, watching as Konan's chakra was rapidly depleted.

Five minutes... ten minutes... fifteen minutes...

Konan could no longer contain herself as she felt her chakra rapidly decreasing, but Hyuga Zechen remained calm and composed. She stretched out her arm, spread her fingers, and aimed at Hyuga Zechen from afar.

Amidst the unusual fluctuations in chakra, the entire hall began to undergo astonishing changes. Paper scraps rose from the roof ridge, beams, windows, stone statues, and even the ground, fluttering around Hyuga Sawatatsu.

"Is this your divine origami technique? Even my Tenseigan couldn't see through the disguise..."

Seeing the faint orange light rising from the fluttering pieces of paper nearby, even Hyuga Zechen felt his hair stand on end, sensing that his life was threatened.

"Impossible! I have never used this technique in front of anyone. How could you possibly know about this unique technique that I created?"

Upon hearing Hyuga Zechen reveal the ninjutsu she was about to use, Konan's expression changed, her eyes filled with disbelief.

"It's not difficult to see through other people's fates."

Upon hearing Hinata Zechen's words, Konan froze, feeling as if everything about her had been seen through by the other party.

How could such an incredible ability exist in this world?

It's fake, it's definitely fake!

The hesitation lasted only a moment in Xiao Nan's mind before it was completely dispelled. She raised her arm and swung it forward forcefully, and a flying explosive tag lit up with a burst of fire.

Immediately, the flash of fire triggered a chain reaction, with a series of explosions that shook the entire mountain.

Even the longest chain of explosions will eventually come to an end.

The entire temple collapsed in the explosion, leaving behind ruins. Paper scraps, mostly burned but still glowing, fluttered in the wind and eventually fell to the ground, turning to ashes.

With only half of her body remaining, Xiao Nan floated in mid-air, panting heavily, her gaze constantly sweeping across the ruins below.

Is he dead?

Such a violent series of explosions would surely cause even a barrier formed by space-time ninjutsu to collapse.

Although it was impossible to learn more about the Rinnegan and Obito Uchiha's motives for instigating the Akatsuki to collect the Tailed Beasts from Hinata Zetsu, at least it removed a major enemy for Nagato, so the time and effort spent preparing were not in vain.

I just didn't expect that using the God Paper Person Technique would consume so much chakra, making it impossible to maintain the Paper Dance Technique...

Xiao Nan slowly descended to the ground, and countless white papers flew over, reforming into a solid form. She knelt on the ground, panting.

"It is indeed a very powerful ninjutsu. However, if it cannot hit the opponent, even the most powerful jutsu is useless!"

Just then, a figure suddenly appeared, blocking the rays of the setting sun, and stood in front of Xiao Nan.

"Impossible, you..."

Xiao Nan suddenly looked up and saw a pair of bright blue Tensei eyes, and the surroundings began to spin and become distorted.

Oh no, it's an illusion!

Konan was startled and hurriedly mobilized her chakra to try to break the illusion.

Using the God Paper Technique left Konan with very little chakra, making it utterly futile to break the Tenseigan's genjutsu.

The azure blue Tenseigan continued to grow larger, directly occupying the world before her eyes, making Konan feel her eyelids extremely heavy, and her delicate body went limp and she collapsed to the ground.

Hinata Zechen grabbed Konan's shoulder with one hand, about to send her into the space, when he heard an extremely faint popping sound.

Inside the Akatsuki members' trench coats, two explosive tags had been affixed at some point, with flames already flashing in the center, ready to explode at any moment.

In order to prevent the Akatsuki's secrets from being leaked, would he risk using the last bit of chakra in his body to ignite the explosive tags, just to avoid falling into the enemy's hands?

The next moment, the two figures disappeared simultaneously, leaving only two explosive tags in the air.

boom!

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In Hinata Zetsu's spatial castle.

"Brother Scorpion, when will you let me out...?"

Hearing familiar footsteps in the passage, Deidara, whose hair was standing on end and who looked listless due to prolonged electric shocks, perked up and shouted that echoed through the passage.

"I am a prisoner myself, how can I save you?"

Standing at the end of the passage, Sasori glanced expressionlessly at Deidara, who was leaning against the railing and staring at him expectantly, his tone tinged with a hint of impatience.

If I hadn't been soft-hearted and hadn't turned away to save this bastard, I probably wouldn't be trapped here.

"Brother Sasori, at least tell that guy to stop the transmission of this lightning chakra, okay? I won't make any more explosive clay, alright?"

As soon as he finished speaking, two bolts of lightning shot out along the chains binding Deidara's hands, making him tremble all over.

"I'll tell Hinata Zechen next time I run into him. Anyway, with your abilities, you won't be able to escape from here."

Scorpion left behind a single sentence and continued walking forward.

Compared to Deidara, who had been locked up in prison, Sasori had used some scrap materials to create several small reconnaissance puppets, which were no bigger than the palm of his hand, and had already thoroughly explored the situation of the castle and the entire space.

There is no exit from this space, and without space-time ninjutsu, it is impossible to escape from here.

Heavy footsteps sounded, and two centipede-like clay golems, enhanced with dragon vein power, followed closely behind Scorpion, carrying the centipede's corpse on a stretcher.

Although Sasori disdained Centipede's puppetry techniques, Centipede's use of Dragon Vein Chakra to enhance the puppets opened up new avenues for Sasori. He kept thinking about how to perfectly integrate Dragon Vein Chakra with human puppets, but did not transform Centipede into a new human puppet.

Just then, Sasori looked at Hyuga Sawatatsu, who appeared at the end of the passage, and Konan, whom he was holding in his hand.

Has the White Tiger also fallen into his hands?

"You killed her?"

Sasori, unable to sense Konan's chakra, frowned slightly and spoke.

"I didn't even kill the two of you, so why would I do something so cruel as to destroy beautiful women?"

Hinata Zetsu opened a prison and locked Konan inside.

"Brother Scorpion, don't forget what you just promised."

Although he couldn't see what was happening on the other side, Deidara started yelling again after hearing Hinata Sawa's voice.

Being imprisoned for half a month had already made Deidara lose all his patience.

As long as Hinata Zetsu doesn't stop him from continuing his research on the art of explosion, becoming his subordinate isn't something he can't accept.

In any case, Deidara had no loyalty to Akatsuki whatsoever; he was merely intimidated by the Akatsuki's strength and banded together for mutual support among rogue ninjas.

Chapter 148 Simultaneous Night Raid

The full moon hangs high in the sky, and the night is cool as water.

On a vacant hillside, a large number of tents were connected together, and a large wall was built using earth-style ninjutsu, leaving only two exits, one in front and one behind, each guarded by several small teams of mist ninja.

In order to eliminate the threat of the Akatsuki organization, establish the prestige of the Fifth Mizukage, and re-establish close alliances with the countries on the continent, Mei Terumi personally led a large number of elite troops from Kirigakure to participate in the siege of the Akatsuki organization, hoping to seize the Three-Tails Isobu.

"We must remain vigilant at all times to prevent enemy night attacks!"

Mei Terumi, along with Chojuro and several Kirigakure ANBU, personally patrolled the camp to prevent the Akatsuki from launching a nighttime attack.

In a direct confrontation, Terumi couldn't see any chance of the Akatsuki winning. Only a nighttime raid to create chaos could possibly inflict heavy damage on the Allied Forces.

"A large number of unidentified ninjas have been spotted approaching. Be on high alert!"

Just as night fell, a ninja guarding the front gate suddenly raised his voice to warn everyone, immediately putting all the nearby Mist Ninjas on alert.

"Don't misunderstand, we are ninjas from Sunagakure, and we have come here specifically to participate in the siege of Akatsuki."

A tall Sand Ninja with his face painted with oil paint approached step by step under the watchful eyes of many Mist Ninja, and shouted loudly.

Why are the Sand Ninja here?

The operation to wipe out the Akatsuki should not have invited the Sand Village ninja, right?

"Go and report to the Fifth Generation Leader immediately."

The garrison ninja squad leader carefully examined the people by the bright moonlight and found that they were indeed dressed as Sand Ninja. However, he did not let his guard down and instead waved to a comrade next to him and spoke.

"Yes!"

The ninja beside him used the Body Flicker Technique and disappeared instantly.

"Please wait a moment, our Mizukage will be there shortly."

Soon, Mei Terumi arrived in a hurry, exchanged a few words with the leading Sand Ninja, and then spoke.

"Now that we've met you all from the Sand Village, let's set off together tomorrow. However, since the campsite is rather cramped, I won't invite you all in."

Although neither the interrogation nor the sensory ninjas found any flaws, Mei Terumi could not possibly allow these Sand Ninjas to enter the camp.

"I understand, Lord Mizukage."

The tall Sand Ninja at the head nodded, waved his hand, and led the hundreds of Sand Ninja to retreat more than ten feet away to set up camp elsewhere.

These Sand Ninja, didn't they come at just the right time?

As Mei Terumi watched the numerous Sand Ninja cutting down trees and leveling the terrain, a sense of unease inexplicably arose in her heart.

"Enemy attack!"

Just then, a Mist Ninja suddenly shouted loudly in the camp.

More than twenty White Zetsu suddenly emerged from the ground, then scattered and rushed into the nearest tent, wielding kunai to relentlessly attack the Mist Ninja.