Chapter 157

"As expected, anyone who can become one of the Ten Saints is no simple character."

Watching the four Saints take control of the situation after only a brief exchange, Lin Cheng could not help but sigh in admiration.

The strong can, through battle, grasp their opponent's methods and strength, and at the same time react accordingly.

Just as before, the entire process of Makarov's giant transformation saving Natsu took only a few seconds.

But in such a brief span of time, the four highly ranked Saints had already chosen their opponents based on the enemy's abilities and cut off their escape routes.

This is the awareness of the strong—even without communicating with one another, they can understand each other in an instant.

……

On the battlefield,

"Oh, can't win one-on-one, so now you're preparing to gang up?"

Seeing his retreat cut off, Scorpion did not show the slightest panic; instead, he let out a cold laugh as he looked at Makarov standing before him.

"Being able to enter the Hidden Rain Village, it must be that guy Aizen's doing,"

"Do you really think that guy is sincerely helping you?"

Obviously, the Saints, who already regarded the Akatsuki organization as evil, did not believe a single word Scorpion said.

"It seems you still don't believe me. Hey, aren't you coming out yet?"

Seeing this, Scorpion shook his head helplessly and said.

"There are still others?"

Hearing Scorpion's words, the gazes of the Saints shifted slightly.

The two before them were already so troublesome; anyone who could be their companion must be no weakling—possibly even stronger.

Thinking of this, the few of them looked at the opposite side with increasingly wary and fierce eyes.

Then, Scorpion took out a second scroll and pressed both hands down upon it.

"Summoning Technique!"

Boom—!

The words had barely fallen when, the next second, the sound of smoke explosions rang out one after another.

Nine figures appeared in succession, and at the same time, the Saints' expressions darkened visibly.

Because those who appeared were not just one, but seven!

Jellal, Kakuzu, Hidan, Konan, Kisame, Xuanwozhang Sect.

And among them, a man with long black hair and eerie magatama-patterned pupils slowly stepped forward, standing at Xuanwozhang Sect's side.

And this man was none other than a member of the Akatsuki organization, codenamed Suzaku—Uchiha Itachi!

【Uchiha Itachi】

【Grade-A Puppet】

【Star Rating: ☆☆】

【Naruto Series: Akatsuki Organization Member】

【Abilities: Three-Tomoe Sharingan, Illusion Arts·Mastery, Ninjutsu·Mastery, Fire Release…】

【Special Effects: Mangekyo Sharingan (☆☆ unlocked), Susanoo (☆☆ unlocked), Rinnegan (☆☆☆ unlocked)】

Not long ago, after drawing a large number of trash characters in the gacha, Lin Cheng finally drew Itachi, and leveled him up to a two-star state.

Like Xuanwozhang Sect, Uchiha Itachi is also a Grade-A puppet.

The difference is that, looking at the attribute panel, one can see there is still a gap between the two.

After all, Uchiha Itachi only unlocks the Rinnegan at three stars, whereas Xuanwozhang Sect starts out with the Rinnegan.

If one were to divide them carefully, Xuanwozhang Sect would fall in the A+ range, while Uchiha Itachi would be in the A- Fan Chou.

Even so, however, Uchiha Itachi is still far more powerful than an ordinary Grade-B puppet.

With the appearance of the Akatsuki members, the situation on the battlefield changed once again.

"Seven people at once?"

"Not counting that trainee, such powerful individuals—the entire Akatsuki organization actually has ten!"

"Jellal is among them too."

……

Especially the few Saints on the field, countless thoughts flashing through their minds in an instant.

"No wonder even someone as powerful as Mr. Aizen wasn't fully confident. This Akatsuki organization is indeed far larger than we imagined."

"This world is far simpler than we thought."

And among everyone present, only the Fairy Tail wizard secretly pondered.

Although Aizen had told them long ago, only after truly crossing swords did they realize the Akatsuki organization's strength.

Therefore, they had not a single word of objection left to Aizen's words.

They could be certain that beneath the surface of this world, there truly lurked a 'mastermind' unknown to them!

Since the Akatsuki organization's existence had been confirmed, then the Grand Line and the Monu Sect must be the same.

Thinking that their earlier speculation might well become reality, every person present grew increasingly heavy-hearted.

These organizations, which might have been born as early as the Dragon race era four hundred years ago, were emerging one after another, and would inevitably bring an enormous shock to the present world.

If they could not be dealt with quickly, the entire world would fall into unprecedented chaos!

Even surpassing the Dragon race era itself!

Therefore!

Faced with the current situation, the Saints present made their decision with almost no deliberation.

Among them, the fastest to act was Ultear!

Among the Holy Ten, Ulfheim's temper was notoriously violent.

"Everyone attack together!"

The moment they struck, Volod immediately activated his nature magic.