Chapter 241

Under the immense repulsion force, the multitude of Shadow Clones were forcefully destroyed.

A cacophony of bangs echoed as the clones dissipated into white mist, pushing Naruto's main body backward against the relentless force.

Simultaneously, other Shadow Clones, each bearing stones, materialized from the ground and positioned themselves strategically behind Naruto's main form, mitigating the distance his primary body was forced to retreat.

It was an undeniable truth.

The might of Almighty Push proved overwhelming, causing considerable distress among the followers of Konoha and presenting a formidable challenge for Naruto.

On the Hokage building rooftop, Sakura couldn't help but twitch. "This jutsu, Almighty Push, is too powerful. Naruto managed to identify a flaw, yet he was still repelled!"

Kakashi, hearing her words, couldn't conceal his helplessness.

As a ninja who had confronted Deva Path firsthand, he intimately understood the potency and disdainful nature of this technique.

Without Almighty Push, he wouldn't have succumbed to Deva Path's onslaught, eventually resorting to seeking aid from Carnes.

While Deva Path's current iteration of Almighty Push exhibited diminished power, it remained a formidable obstacle.

Contemplating this, Kakashi cast a meaningful glance toward Carnes, recognizing the tremendous might even in Deva Path's restrained use of the jutsu.

Unbeknownst to Kakashi, Carnes, if aware of his thoughts, might find amusement in the idea that dealing with mere ninjas would require activating Six Paths Sage Mode and using Six Paths-level Almighty Push.

"Why bother with such extravagance?" Carnes would likely think. "I can dispatch you with my bare fists and kicks! Even Might Guy, in his Eight Gate state, would find his physique no match for mine."

Moreover, Deva Path's use of Almighty Push seemed somewhat unimpressive to Carnes.

The jutsu operated on some strange rules – attacks and adversaries couldn't be indiscriminately repelled. When faced with a formidable obstacle, not only would Almighty Push fail to bounce off the enemy, but the user would also suffer a certain degree of backlash.

Reflecting on the time when Naruto, bearing the Nine Tails, went unscathed, Carnes recognized the inherent limitations of the technique.

Adding another layer of critique, Carnes found the five-second interval between Deva Path's Almighty Push releases inconsequential.

What appeared brief to Kakashi, and his comrades seemed exceptionally long to Carnes. In that span, Carnes could obliterate Deva Path repeatedly.

In fact, he could dismantle Deva Path, allowing Naraka Path to mend it, only to dismantle it again – a continuous cycle of destruction and reconstruction.

The prevailing sluggishness of ninjas in the Naruto world became a glaring vulnerability, accentuating the seemingly invincible stature of Deva Path.

Such was the power and perception of Deva Path, as observed by those who grappled with the intricacies of the battlefield.

On the battlefield, the Deva Path arched his eyebrows in surprise as he observed Naruto's tactics. "He actually used this strategy to counter the Almighty Push..."

However, it proved too late to make a substantial contribution.

Impatience etched across Deva Path's face. "If you can't find a solution, why persist? Just surrender!"

Deva Path roared, yet witnessed Naruto deploying numerous Shadow Clones, adeptly thwarting the impending Almighty Push.

"So, he truly endures," muttered Deva Path.

In this moment, Deva Path found himself growing fatigued. The prolonged, high-intensity battle had pushed Nagato's body to its limits.

Meanwhile, Naruto, clutching a Rasengan in his hands, prepared for the next move.

Deva Path observed this and found a sense of reassurance. "That jutsu can't be thrown over such a distance. Five seconds are sufficient!"

With a mere five seconds, he could unleash the Almighty Push once more, rendering Naruto's spells futile.

The battle reached a crucial juncture, where sheer strength was no longer the decisive factor. Both combatants were depleted, and the victor would be determined by indomitable willpower and the ability to endure one more round.

In this moment of tension, Naruto recalled the wisdom imparted by the elders such as Jiraiya.

Jiraiya, his father, Kakashi – these guys had placed immense trust in him. Naruto couldn't betray their faith; he couldn't afford to falter now.

"Give up? It's impossible!" Naruto's resounding roar echoed through the arena. His Shadow Clone at his side clenched its arm and, with a swift motion, hurled itself into the sky.

Recognizing the need for speed, Naruto conceived a cunning plan within the intervals of opportunity.

As he executed this maneuver, the once-simple Rasengan, now infused with the aura of the Nine Tails, emanated a power that transcended its usual capabilities.

"Rasengan!" Naruto roared.

His hand carrying the Rasengan collided with Deva Path's stomach, creating two thunderous roars that reverberated across the battlefield.

Deva Path was forcefully propelled backward, resembling a cannonball as he crashed into a heap of rocks. Instantly, a plume of smoke and dust enveloped the impact site.

Exhausted and drained of physical strength, Naruto descended from the sky, barely managing to adjust his posture to prevent a straight fall.

Nagato, trembling, panted heavily in the aftermath of the intense confrontation.

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