Chapter 190

"Before proceeding any further..."

"Naruto wanted to take a moment to catch his breath!"

Sage Mode was Naruto's biggest trump card, his ace in the hole, in this high-stakes battle against Pain.

If he used up this invaluable resource and failed to deal with Pain, then the consequences could prove catastrophic.

And just in this critical moment, Toad Sage Fukasaku took action.

He deftly unrolled a scroll and, with great precision, made hand seals.

"Now is the time to act!"

"Reverse Summoning jutsu!"

Instantly, one of Naruto's two Shadow Clones, who was on Mount Myōboku, vanished from sight and reappeared on the top of the scroll. it was summoned directly.

"It's summoned!"

"Naruto, release the shadow clone!"

Naruto immediately comprehended and grasped the situation.

He squeezed his eyes shut, and in the very instant the Deva Path charged forward, Naruto's palm struck, shattering the black rod that was used as the Chakra receiver into fragments.

When his eyes reopened, he was already in Sage Mode, sage chakra had fully engulfed him.

With the power of Sage Mode coursing through him, Naruto's speed and strength surged to new heights.

Caught off guard, the Deva Path hesitated, giving Naruto the opportunity to deliver a forceful kick, knocking off his balance, and sending him hurtling backward through the air.

"What!?"

For the first time, the Deva Path revealed a rare look of rare surprise.

He had assumed that Naruto's Sage chakra had been depleted, making victory an easy task that was within reach.

And capturing the Nine-Tails could be easier. But Naruto's sudden reuse of Sage Mode caught him completely off guard.

In fact, it wasn't just Pain who was taken aback. Even Toad Sage Shima found herself perplexed, in a state of confusion.

"What's happening here?"

"It's quite simple and straightforward."

Toad Sage Fukasaku explained.

"Young Naruto cleverly used his Shadow Clone in advance, allowing it to concentrate and accumulate Sage chakra while keeping it on standby mode.

We then simply used the scroll to summon the Shadow Clone from Mount Myōboku. After the summoning, he released the Shadow Clone, effectively replenishing his Sage chakra."

"I see..."

"So, there's such a technique!"

Even the sophisticated Toad Sage Shima found herself marveling at the ingenuity of this seemingly unconventional plan.

Amidst the chaotic battlefield, Naruto, having successfully restored his Sage chakra, once again extended his hands.

Within his palms, an abundance of chakra gathered and began to swirl.

In his grasp, the Rasen Shuriken took form once more.

In the blink of an eye, without wavering and doubting himself, Naruto acted without hesitation.

With a decisive action, he swept his hand forward, propelling the Rasen Shuriken with unrelenting force, hurtling it directly towards Deva Path, who stood not far away.

A torrent of wind followed the projectile, creating a frenzy in the battleground.

As the Rasen Shuriken hurtled relentlessly towards its target, Naruto couldn't help but feel a surge of excitement welling up within him.

"Very good, this is it!" he exclaimed with confidence.

He was well aware of the sheer power of this jutsu, for he was its creator.

No matter how powerful Deva Path might be, if struck by this jutsu, the consequences were clear and severe.

Even if it didn't bring about his death, it would certainly strip away layers of his defenses, and his very existence would be forever altered.

Yet, just as the Rasen Shuriken neared its intended target, a sudden turn of events unfolded.

In the heat of the moment, a new challenger emerged: Preta Path. Swiftly, he positioned himself as a protective barrier in front of Deva Path, extending his arms wide, creating a human shield.

The instant the Rasen Shuriken made contact with Preta Path, he absorbed the impact of it, and an intense gravitational pull emanated from his body.

It hungrily devoured the energy of the Rasen Shuriken, disintegrating it into oblivion within a heartbeat, its power vanishing into nothingness.

Naruto's expression shifted from anticipation to shock.

The reality of what had just unfolded was a hard pill to swallow for him.

"This guy..." Naruto muttered in disbelief.

In fact, Preta Path had used this technique on multiple occasions before.

He had absorbed Jiraiya's Sage Art: Goemon, a Massive Rasengan, Fire Style: Burning Ash, a Konoha Jōnin's ninjutsu using this technique.

It was clear that the applications of this technique were diverse and potent, it possessed a broad range of applications.

Nevertheless, Naruto swiftly regained his composure, reflecting on what Preta Path did.

"Come to think of it, I recall defeating this Pain earlier, the one capable of absorbing ninjutsu, didn't I?" he pondered aloud.

While speaking, Naruto turned his gaze toward the Naraka Path.

Who had summoned Hell King which had opened his mouth widely, presenting a curious and unsettling sight.

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