73 : Invasion Of - Akatsuki

With a single gesture, the invasion began. Explosions rocked the marketplace as the Summoning Path unleashed multi-headed hounds that tore through the streets. Shinobi scrambled, their shouts drowned out by the mechanical roar of the Asura Path’s missiles.

At the center of the chaos stood Kakashi Hatake, his Sharingan spinning as he faced the Deva Path. "You’re a long way from home, Akatsuki," Kakashi said, his hand crackling with the blue lightning of a Chidori. 73 : Invasion of Akatsuki

The battle for the soul of the Leaf had begun, and by sunset, the map of the world would be changed forever. With a single gesture, the invasion began

The morning mist over the Hidden Leaf was shattered not by a storm, but by the rhythmic thud of six pairs of feet landing on the Hokage’s monument. The sky above Konoha bled crimson as the clouds parted to reveal the Akatsuki—the "Red Moon" had finally arrived. At the center of the chaos stood Kakashi

Leading the charge was , his Rinnegan eyes cold and ripple-like, reflecting a village that had no idea its peace was about to end. Beside him, Konan ’s paper wings unfurled, thousands of razor-sharp sheets catching the light like shards of glass. "The world shall know pain," he whispered.

A shockwave leveled the surrounding buildings, sending a wall of dust and debris toward the village gates. Deep in the forest, a messenger toad began its frantic sprint toward Mount Myoboku. The message was simple: The invasion is here. Bring Naruto Uzumaki home.

"Home is a concept for those who haven't seen the truth," Pain replied, his voice devoid of emotion. He extended a hand. "Almighty Push."