Chapter 104.1 : Naruto vs Pain!

Off-screen, Minato was stunned, as if he had glimpsed his own shadow in Naruto!

Kushina joyfully ruffled Naruto's hair.

"He truly is the child of both Minato and me, so handsome!" she exclaimed.

Even now, they had no intention of returning to Konoha. For that village, they had already given up their lives once, yet the outcome was Naruto's tragic childhood, condemned by thousands.

This wound could not be healed.

Even Minato's kindness couldn't mend it.

As long as they didn't face trouble from Konoha, it was good enough for them!

However, if Naruto wished to return to visit friends, Kushina wouldn't object. They could return and stay for a while each year!

In Konoha, Hinata blushed as she watched Naruto on the screen. Suddenly, the realization that he was no longer in the village saddened her.

[The screen continues.]

[Naruto spoke in a hushed tone:] "Although it might not be the best time to ask, I can sense everyone's chakra now because I can absorb natural energy. So, Kakashi-sensei, did you leave the village on a mission?"

[There is no response, and Tsunade's silence is her answer.]

[Naruto understands that his other teacher has completely left him.]

[However, he can't display his sorrow at this moment; he must keep it in his heart.]

In Konoha, Jiraiya sighed.

If it weren't for the mysterious entity that resurrected Minato and Kushina, this world would truly be cruel to Naruto.

[To prevent any mishaps, Naruto asked Gamaken to take Tsunade away.]

[At that moment, Animal Path Pain summoned an enormous rhino!]

[The irrational rhino roared and charged towards Naruto, but in the next second, Naruto embraced the large horn and lifted it into the sky!]

[The formidable power of Sage Mode was showcased at that instant!]

[Simultaneously, two summoning beasts appeared. However, in the next second, the two Toad Sages combined their hands, and a tangible sound wave enveloped the summoning beasts!]

[Naruto immediately created a clone, and the two Big Ball Rasengan obliterated the summoning beasts!]

[In the background, the earth trembled. Gamabunta, Gamaken, and Gamahiro, three giant frogs, soared into the air, drew their weapons, and swiftly destroyed the two summoning beasts!]

[The three-headed dog, about to split, was pinned down by Gamabunta and couldn't move at all!]

"It would be helpful if Minato goes to Mount Myōboku occasionally and asks if Naruto is willing to sign a contract," Kushina suggested with excitement.

Minato nodded, indicating his agreement.

In truth, Kushina was planning to go without mentioning it to him.

The crucial thing isn't the toad but the Sage Mode, a skill Naruto possesses due to his exceptional talent. As a concerned father, he requests this opportunity for Naruto's benefit.

[Following the completion of the summoning ritual, Naruto's main body initiates an attack against the Pains!]

[Guided by the information in his arms, Naruto, aware of the Pains' details, switches from using ninjutsu to employing frog techniques!)]

[This attack, utilizing the expanded range of natural energy, effectively blindsided Pain without any blind spots, knocking Hungry Path to the ground!]

[With no threat of ninjutsu absorption, Naruto disperses his Shadow Clone once again!]

[At this moment, Nagato Pain recognizes Naruto's pattern and casually remarks:]

["It seems you've learned the same ninjutsu as Jiraiya-sensei."

[Naruto's eyes widen in disbelief. Jiraiya, his teacher, taught Pain!?)

[Since the adversary is a disciple, but he can still mercilessly kill Jiraiya!)

[This is utterly inhumane!)

[Observing Naruto's enraged expression, Pain remains unapologetic as he continues:]

["You too are a disciple of Jiraiya-sensei. As fellow disciples, we should understand each other."

["The teacher has been (afah) anticipating peace...")

[Before he can finish his sentence, Naruto erupts!]

[He cannot accept peace being associated with someone like Pain; it's an insult to Jiraiya!]

[The air hums, and a burst of energy appears!]

(With the assistance of his Shadow Clone, Naruto brandishes the Sage Art Rasenshuriken!!)

[Gazing at the devastated ruins and countless corpses below, Naruto roars:]

["What a joke! Look at everything around here – sin, brutality, and inhuman slaughter! Only the wailing of countless souls can be heard!"]

[Tendo Pain indifferently responds: "You are too narrow-minded, Naruto. You fail to understand the true meaning of peace!"]

["So please die obediently; your death will bring about true peace!"]

Off-screen!

Kushina dances wildly with her red hair, her eyes turning into glowing white lights as she wields a kitchen knife in both hands! Her presence seems to cover the sky, emanating a terrifying black aura!

"Dare to harm my son, and I'll kill you!"

On the other side, the four men seem like puppets, standing side by side and trembling!

"So frightening" x4...

["I warned you not to trifle with me!"]

[Naruto can't take it anymore and hurls the Sage Art Rasenshuriken with a roar!]

[Spinning at high speed, the Rasengan with a white wind blade explodes as it approaches Pain!]

[Human Path Pain doesn't escape and is completely obliterated!]

[However, the other three Paths remain unharmed.]

[Tendo Pain, unfazed, tilts his head to look at Naruto:]

["It appears that, as Deidara mentioned, you are someone who doesn't listen at all."]

"I'm not! I'm not! Don't speak nonsense."

"Big Brother, we've never been apart, except for not urinating together. You know I never said that, and you'll have to vouch for me in the future."

Deidara denies with a face of disbelief; if the woman holds onto this in her heart, it won't be over in the future.

He's heard that the Third Hokage's residence is gone, not a single tile left - truly pitiful!

"Of course, I'm not afraid of them either. You know, Sasori-san, I'm just afraid of trouble!"

Upon hearing Sasori confess with a guilty conscience, Hidan rolls his eyes.

"Boring. I get it."

Deidara's temperament has become a bit eccentric since leaving the Akatsuki organization. Unbeknownst to him, he's been influenced, letting go of some things in his heart.

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