Ch-163 Countless 'Explosive Tags'.

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Obito, who had been actively assaulting Jiryoku, finally noticed a subtle detail: a delicate film enveloping Jiryoku's entire body. Obito's observation was accurate; this thin film turned out to be a concentrated gravity field, serving as Jiryoku's protective armor.

In response to the close-range attack, Jiryoku swiftly retaliated, employing the 'Gravity Push' technique. The rapidity of Jiryoku's counter caught Obito off guard, making it impossible for him to evade the forceful 'Gravity Push' assault. Consequently, Obito was flung backward, resembling a mere rag doll.

As Jiryoku prepared to resume his offensive against Obito, a series of explosions erupted beneath him. Upon investigation, Jiryoku promptly identified the source of these blasts, realizing that Konan was the mastermind behind this subterranean onslaught.

While Jiryoku was engrossed in his confrontation with Obito, Konan seized the opportunity and manipulated numerous 'Explosive Tags,' strategically placing them beneath Jiryoku's legs. Although she had the option to use the 'Explosive Tags' to ascend Jiryoku's body and affix them directly to him, she refrained from doing so. This decision wasn't rooted in empathy but in Konan's awareness of Jiryoku's exceptional speed and heightened sensitivity to his surroundings. She understood that if the 'Explosive Tags' began advancing on Jiryoku, he would undoubtedly evade them with his rapid agility.

Konan presently extracted all the accumulated 'Explosive Tags,' deftly controlling them as they homed in on Jiryoku's location.

"This woman is genuinely perilous," Obito muttered to himself.

Although Obito was fearful, he knew that the chance created by Konan was a rare one. Not only he, but Nagato and Itachi were also aware of this opportunity, and they were not going to waste it. Somehow, they had to keep Jiryoku in the same place where he was currently standing. They all knew that this was very challenging, but they had to give their best.

The 'Deva Path' ascended into the air, keeping a vigilant eye on Jiryoku to prevent him from escaping by flying. On the other side, Itachi was also prepared with his 'Susanoo' at the ready. Meanwhile, Jiryoku, currently bombarded by numerous blasts of 'Explosive Tags,' felt uncomfortable due to the superimposed effect of the explosions. Without wasting time, he started floating in the air. However, the 'Deva Path,' already prepared, immediately utilized 'Almighty Push' on Jiryoku, restraining his flight.

Itachi knew that with this amount of force, Pain would not be able to restrain Jiryoku in one place, and eventually, Jiryoku would escape. So, he drew his 'Sword of Totsuka' and swung it in a straight arc towards Jiryoku.

Jiryoku also sensed Itachi's impending attack coming in his direction. Due to the superimposed effect of the continuous explosions from the 'Explosive Tags,' the gravity barrier and gravity film around him were already highly unstable. If he were to be struck by this attack, his gravity barrier and gravity film would undoubtedly shatter, exposing him to the direct impact of the 'Explosive Tags' explosions.

Jiryoku concentrated gravity onto his sword and swung it in the direction of Itachi's attack, launching a hasty counter-attack. Despite the impromptu nature of Jiryoku's response, a colossal black sword slash was unleashed from Jiryoku's weapon. This slash collided with the incoming attack from Itachi's sword. As expected, Itachi's attack was effortlessly nullified by Jiryoku's decisive move.

"Although Jiryoku's action seemed merely a simple attack, it proved potent enough to counter the formidable assault of 'Susanoo.' Hah! The strength displayed is truly...enviable," exclaimed Obito, exhaling deeply.

Envy was inevitable, but Obito also had to retaliate. He immediately utilized Kamui to vanish from his current position and reappeared beside the 'Animal Path.' "Lend me your bird," Obito requested.

Upon Obito's request, the 'Animal Path' nodded and promptly provided a bird for Obito to control. Guiding the bird, Obito ascended into the mid-air, positioning himself just above the location where Jiryoku was ensnared. Upon reaching his desired spot, Obito released numerous large iron poles downwards in Jiryoku's direction.

Confronted once again by Obito's onslaught, Jiryoku abandoned his plan to escape the blast's range. Instead, he obediently counterattacked against the imminent barrage. In a blur of speed, Jiryoku executed numerous slashes with his sword. Only Obito and Itachi, both possessing the 'Mangekyo Sharingan,' were able to perceive Jiryoku's swift movements.

All the iron poles released from Obito's Kamui space were deflected by the numerous sword slashes executed by Jiryoku, which he had just unleashed. Following their deflection by Jiryoku's attacks, these iron poles cascaded down to the ground. The speed at which these poles descended was already considerable, given their release from Obito's Kamui space. Once the rain of iron poles concluded, a small forest of metallic stakes emerged.

Jiryoku, besieged from all directions, found himself with no opportunity to escape. Meanwhile, Konan, who was actively manipulating 'Explosive Tags' to assault Jiryoku, hadn't paused for a second. It seemed as if she possessed an endless supply of these 'Explosive Tags'. The relentless barrage resulted in the continuous destruction of many sections of Jiryoku's gravity barrier which Jiryoku had repair continuously.

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