Chapter 441: Chapter 441 Familiar Chakra
The chakra fluctuations emanating from the two individuals were unprecedented.
On one side was the power unleashed by the fusion of a tailed beast and the Rinnegan, while on the other was the sage chakra refined from nearly limitless chakra.
Sasuke had yet to utilize the power of his Rinne-Sharingan.
Yet, he was still able to stand on equal footing with Nagato.
The collision of their chakra lasted for ten seconds.
Then, Nagato seemed to struggle to hold on and actively unleashed the power of Shinra Tensei, pushing Sasuke away.
Sasuke, who had been forced back two steps, steadied himself.
He looked up at Nagato.
"The main body's power is indeed stronger than the Six Paths of Pain."
"Those puppets are too slow!"
Hearing Sasuke's words, Nagato also nodded in agreement: "Indeed, the puppets' speed is quite slow!"
"Are you satisfied now?"
Hearing this, Sasuke nodded. "Very satisfied!"
"Since you're satisfied, let's go again! This time, I will defeat you!"
Although Nagato was strong now, with the Rinnegan, the Uzumaki clan's physique, and the power of the tailed beast, the changes and reactions truly surprised Sasuke.
With just chakra fluctuations, he was able to match Sasuke.
However, if this continued, Sasuke didn't believe Nagato could maintain this peak state.
It seemed he would have to attack fiercely to deplete this guy's chakra.
Thinking this, Sasuke immediately took action.
In the blink of an eye, lightning flashed, and the Shinsoku Mode was activated, bursting forth with lightning speed.
A ghostly, astonishing speed erupted.
He transformed into a black lightning bolt, charging toward Nagato.
This time, Nagato did not retreat but instead raised his fist, punching toward the direction of the incoming light.
Unfortunately, Sasuke's speed was far too fast.
In a sudden flash, he circled around to Nagato's back.
A trace of shock flashed in Nagato's eyes.
'Still... faster than me!'
Bang!
A punch, with the power of Boil Release, elevated Sasuke's strength by more than a level.
He struck fiercely at Nagato.
'Shinra Tensei.'
An explosive repulsive force burst out from behind in an instant.
This time, the power of Shinra Tensei was no small matter.
It actually blocked Sasuke's attack.
Like a high-speed bullet, Sasuke was sent flying, sliding over ten meters after landing.
He slowly came to a stop.
A trail of smoke rose slowly.
Such a powerful Shinra Tensei, completely different from the one released by the Deva Path before.
If that was the case, breaking through this layer of defense wouldn't be so simple.
Sasuke raised his hand, instantly completing hand seals, and in the moment before the smoke dissipated.
'Earth Release: Rock Gun Technique!'
Instantly, three stones shot out from Sasuke's mouth.
In mid-air, they transformed into massive boulders, hurtling toward Nagato at the terrifying speed of cannonballs.
Nagato frowned.
He jumped aside to dodge.
However, the spot where he landed instantly turned into a muddy swamp.
'Earth Release: Hiding in Mud Swamp Technique!'
Nagato was stunned. Not good!
Suddenly, a flash of lightning streaked by. The Third Raikage, in Lightning Release Chakra Mode, caught Nagato mid-air, sending him far away with a mid-air relay.
Creating distance from Sasuke.
In that instant.
A black light appeared behind the Third Raikage.
Sasuke's black rod pierced into the Third Raikage's body, and stepping on the Raikage's shoulder, Sasuke leaped again, accelerating toward Nagato, who was still in mid-air.
Such incredible speed left the Third Raikage's eyes filled with shock.
This is...
the younger generation of ninjas now?
"Run?"
"Do you think you can escape?"
'Earth Release: Earth-Style Wall!'
A wall of earth rose in front of Nagato. Although the Earth-Style Wall was a defensive technique, it could also be used to restrict an enemy's movement.
Techniques are dead, but people are alive.
'As expected of Uchiha Sasuke, mastering all five nature transformations. Whether it's Lightning Release or other releases, the power is extraordinary!'
Just from the chakra fluctuations that burst forth in that instant, he could sense that the defensive power of this earth wall was astonishing.
In other words, breaking through it would not be easy.
This meant he would have to find another way around.
But doing so would allow Sasuke to catch up even faster.
Boom!
In an instant, gold dust surged, attempting to block Sasuke.
But Sasuke ignored it.
With a wave of his hand, a black rod infused with lightning shot through the air, shattering the gold dust's obstruction.
He continued to accelerate, streaking toward Nagato like lightning.
Nagato, turning his head, saw Sasuke closing in.
'I never expected the combined efforts of the Kage from various villages to be completely useless against Sasuke.'
'It seems I can't avoid summoning those few after all!'
Although Nagato wanted to defeat Sasuke on his own.
But to compete with Sasuke in taijutsu?
Close combat?
Wouldn't that be suicidal?
Wouldn't it be better to keep his distance and use long-range attacks to deal with Sasuke?
So, having someone assist him in creating this condition was naturally an essential part of the plan.
"Shinra Tensei!"
In an instant, Shinra Tensei erupted again, and Sasuke had been waiting for this moment.
"Wood Release: Advent of a World of Trees!"
Countless vines burst from the ground at this moment. Sasuke's chakra fluctuations were terrifying.
Massive Wood Release vines reached out toward Nagato in mid-air.
Even with Shinra Tensei's defense, he couldn't maintain it forever!
But Sasuke could.
Once Shinra Tensei ended, the Wood Release vines would capture Nagato.
Nagato felt the oncoming Wood Release vines. Although Shinra Tensei could tear them apart.
It wasn't a long-term solution.
Looking at Sasuke, who had already flown out.
Nagato's smile seemed somewhat helpless.
'Even now, facing this guy, I still have no way to deal with him?'
'Without relying on others to hold him off, there's no time to prepare a true killing move!'
If that's the case!
Then let those few come out!
Suddenly, Nagato turned and slapped the Earth-Style Wall behind him.
'Summoning Technique!'
Poof!
In this instant, Shinra Tensei's effect ended, and from the destroyed Wood Release vines, new branches instantly grew.
They swiftly coiled toward Nagato.
But he suddenly performed a summoning technique.
This puzzled Sasuke.
Could there be... other Six Paths puppets?
As white smoke billowed, Sasuke sensed an extremely familiar chakra fluctuation.
And it wasn't just one familiar chakra fluctuation, but three.
Additionally, a fourth strange chakra fluctuation, which Sasuke could roughly guess belonged to who.
No wonder his previous attempt to reanimate them with Edo Tensei failed. Those already reanimated couldn't be reanimated again.
Kabuto! You really outdid yourself...
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