178.Blue Flash!
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The Flying Thunder God Technique executed by the Fourth Hokage was swift, combine the profound swordsmanship capable of a lethal blow in a single strike. Even a mere shadow clone, if caught off-guard, could meet its demise instantly. However, Nagato was no ordinary opponent. His Rinnegan elevated him to a level beyond any ordinary Kage.
"Puff!" In a critical moment, Nagato dodged a deadly strike, yet his right arm was severed by Minato, and his form was gravely impacted. The dispersal of his chakra led to the automatic dissipation of more than half of his Shadow Clones.
A white smoke enveloped the battlefield, significantly easing the pressure on the Konoha forces. "Wow! Truly worthy of being the Fourth Hokage!" exclaimed the Konoha ninjas, impressed by the display of might. Akatsuki on the other hand, were taken aback, could not hide their astonishment. Concerned, Konan's gaze lingered on Nagato.
Seizing the moment, the Fourth Hokage pressed his advantage with rapid succession. Golden light flickered as he caught up to Nagato in an instant.
"Zizzi," Nagato observed, his Rinnegan pupils constricting as the dispersal of his Shadow Clones forced his chakra to reconcentrate. "Shinra Tensei!" he invoked, creating an invisible barrier that repelled the Fourth Hokage with immense force, disarming him of Minato attack in the process.
"Ding," the blade embedded itself deeply into a large rock. "Is this the Rinnegan's ability to repel all physical attacks?" the Fourth Hokage pondered, pausing his assault as he assessed his bent and fractured arm.
The battlefield was alive with the awe of spectators as they witnessed the titanic clash. A Konoha medical ninja stepped forward to heal the Fourth Hokage, who, despite the setback, kept his focus on Nagato. The initial exchange highlighted the severity of Nagato's injuries, evident from his severed arm.
"Huh, the Fourth Hokage is no ordinary ninja," Nagato remarked coldly, summoning Yama through the Rinnegan's power, a feat invisible to outsiders. After being consumed and then expelled by Yama, Nagato's injuries, including his severed arm, were miraculously healed.
"What kind of ninjutsu is this?" the Konoha ninjas wondered, taken aback by Nagato's sudden disappearance and subsequent reappearance with his wounds healed. "It's like a god's power," they murmured amongst themselves.
"This is the power of the gods. I am the Sage of Six Paths of this era!" Nagato proclaimed arrogantly, asserting the unparalleled might of the Rinnegan and his status as the current era's Sage of Six Paths.
The morale of Konoha was visibly shaken by the revelation. The Sage of Six Paths is revered as the ultimate deity among ninjas; how could mere mortals stand against a god?
In response, Kurenai unleashed "Hadō #63. Raikōhō," a golden thunder strike that obliterated the Third Kazekage puppet, inciting Sasori's wrath. Despite the divine proclamation, Kurenai's unwavering resolve inspired the Konoha forces, reigniting their fighting spirit. "Tear everything apart!" she declared, showcasing the formidable might of the Arrancar.
As the battle raged on, Kakuzu, who had been seemingly have his heart pierce, astonishingly stood up. The Konoha forces, undeterred by the display of immortality, rallied together for a counterattack.
In the heat of battle, the scene shifted dramatically. Kakuzu, previously thought to be down for the count after a direct hit to his heart, miraculously rose again. "Ahem~ Damn it... actually ruined one of my hearts!" he coughed out in frustration, revealing the complexity of his unique physiology that allowed him more than one heart.
Yugito, ever vigilant, prepared to strike again, aiming to deliver another devastating blow. With a swift movement, her sharp claws tore through the air, aiming directly at Kakuzu who quickly realized the peril he was in. In a desperate attempt to counter, Kakuzu deployed four monstrous tentacle creatures from his body, his eyes filled with determination.
"Don't be too arrogant, woman!" Kakuzu shouted, as he manipulated two of the tentacle creatures to conjure a powerful combination of wind and fire. "Wind Style: Pressure Damage!" he called out, followed by "Fire Style: Searing Flame!" The two jutsus merged into a towering inferno, a sea of flames racing towards Yugito with destructive intent.
Undeterred, Yugito raised her hands high, channeling an immense amount of Reiatsu that coalesced into a brilliant, deep blue beam. "Blue Flash!" she announced, as the beam pierced through the sea of flames with unyielding force, aiming straight for Kakuzu.
"What?!" Kakuzu's eyes widened in disbelief, realizing too late that evasion was not an option. The rumbling of the beam as it collided with its target echoed across the battlefield, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake.
The aftermath revealed Kakuzu, dumbfounded and unable to dodge in time, taking the full brunt of Yugito's attack. The battlefield fell silent for a moment, as the dust settled, revealing the extent of the devastation.
Meanwhile, amidst the chaos, the Konoha forces rallied behind the unwavering spirit of their comrades. Uchiha Shisui, seizing the moment of confusion among the Akatsuki ranks, encouraged everyone, "The enemy is nothing to be afraid of, let's go together!"
Empowered by his words, the Konoha ninjas launched a fierce counterattack. "Fire Style: Sword of Fire!" Uchiha Itachi invoked, his technique incinerating several Menos Grandes in a single, elegant strike. Kakashi, not to be outdone, unleashed "Lightning Style: Chidori," his electrified thrust piercing through the enemies with precision.