Orochimaru's guess was very sensible.
Even Jiraiya was surprised by Orochimaru's speculation!
Because, in some ways, judging by Nagato indeed fits the identity of the Child of Destiny better than Naruto Uzumaki, he is indeed bringing about change for the Ninja World.
But...
What about that child, Naruto?
When I met Naruto Uzumaki during my travels and took that child as a disciple, was it really to have that child sacrificed, to extract the Tailed Beast within him, and have Nagato gather all the Tailed Beasts to revive the War Weapon?
This...
The truth...
Is it really like this?
After having this guess, a greater fear enveloped Jiraiya's entire body. Since taking Naruto Uzumaki as a disciple, because of Naruto Uzumaki's identity and character, Jiraiya has always treated that child like his own son, pouring much of his energy into him...
Looking at it now...
Was all this to make Naruto Uzumaki learn sacrifice?
"Let's save Nagato first."
Sage Fukasaku could understand Jiraiya's feelings, sighing heavily: "At the very least, we must first stop Kagura from obtaining the Rinnegan..."
"Yes indeed!"
Sage Shima also agreed with Sage Fukasaku, nodded and said: "No matter what they want to do, stopping Kagura from obtaining the Rinnegan is something that must be done!"
This is what they must do.
No matter who the Child of Destiny is, no matter what the future truth is, stopping Akihara Kagura from obtaining the Rinnegan, stopping the Sage Eye and Sage Body from merging as one is certainly correct!
"Yes, must first stop Kagura..."
Jiraiya acknowledged the reminder of the two sages.
"..."
Orochimaru's expression was subtle.
Where did Jiraiya and the two Toad Sages get their confidence?
Wasn't everyone almost killed while jointly besieging Pain Six Paths; Akihara Kagura resolved Pain Six Paths alone in ten seconds; how could they stop Akihara Kagura?
How to fight?
Using your head, fight!
"Orochimaru..."
Jiraiya looked at Orochimaru.
"I must go."
Orochimaru interrupted Jiraiya's words.
"Orochimaru, this really is the last time."
Jiraiya called out to Orochimaru, who was about to leave, proactively saying: "Help me save Nagato, just like we used to, I'll do my utmost to cover your and Nagato's escape..."
"What you said..."
Orochimaru took a deep breath, heavily nodded: "It's the last time, seeing you're about to die here, I'll help you one last time."
After speaking, a smile suddenly appeared on Orochimaru's lips: "If it really comes to a desperate situation, I could help you take away the Rinnegan first..."
"Hey hey hey!"
Jiraiya's expression became displeased, muttering: "At this time, are you still planning to take advantage of the chaos?"
"Idiot..."
Orochimaru shook his head, ignoring Jiraiya.
On the battlefield.
The Buddha statue of True Thousand Hands had already devolved into a forest.
The Gedo Statue still roared frightfully, but its limbs had all been torn off, leaving only a bald body lying on the ground, unable to pose any threat to Akihara Kagura.
Nagato raised a Black Rod in his hand, ready to stab it directly into his own eyes when a bolt of lightning struck his arm, knocking the Black Rod from his hand!
"Brother Nagato."
Akihara Kagura slowly floated beside him, gently persuading: "Why be so extreme? I just want your eyes..."
"Almighty Push!"
Chakra erupted suddenly within Nagato!
As always, this repulsion force hit Akihara Kagura and bounced back towards Nagato's body, sending his body flying!
Konan quickly unfolded sheets of folded paper, trying to block Akihara Kagura's line of sight. She knew what Nagato intended to do, but she would only support Nagato's decision.
If Nagato insisted on destroying those eyes...
Konan trusted his choice could only be right, then according to Nagato's thoughts, help Nagato stop Akihara Kagura before Nagato destroys the eyes!
"Wind Release: Air Vortex!"
Akihara Kagura raised his hand, a gust of wind directly blowing Konan away!
The next moment!
Akihara Kagura's figure transformed into golden light, chasing directly towards Nagato, his finger lifting, ready to pluck out Nagato's eyes!
A long tongue suddenly grabbed Akihara Kagura's body, directly pulling him back, narrowly saving Nagato!
It was Sage Shima!
As this Toad Sage saved Nagato, she swiftly retracted her tongue, not noticing right away that the moment her tongue touched Akihara Kagura, a Flying Thunder God Mark already appeared on it!
"Dismiss the summoning!"
Orochimaru understood Akihara Kagura more than others, urgently instructed Jiraiya to immediately dismiss Sage Shima's summoning!
"Flying Thunder God..."
Jiraiya suddenly realized something, quickly looking at Sage Shima: "Sage Shima, quickly dismiss the summoning!"
Orochimaru acted quicker, swiftly kicking Sage Shima away, terrified that this Sage Shima would lead Akihara Kagura over!
"What are you doing..."
Sage Shima actively canceled the summoning, turning into a puff of smoke to leave!
However, when Sage Shima dismissed the summoning and left, Jiraiya suddenly remembered something, cautiously saying: "Oh right, there's something I might need to mention, Kagura should also have put a Flying Thunder God Mark on me..."
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