If it were before, the Anbu might not have listened to Gekko Chizan.
But ever since he became the Anbu training officer, in the hearts of all Anbu, he was the most terrifying devil—after all, he would use One Thousand Years of Death at the drop of a hat. Way too terrifying.
Even Hatake Sakumo, the original inventor of One Thousand Years of Death back in the day, could never have imagined that the technique he created would actually become motivation for ninjas to improve themselves.
The Anbu who heard Gekko Chizan shout didn't pause for even a second and immediately scattered in all directions to flee.
For them, reacting even one second slower was being irresponsible toward their own little flowers.
"Hmph, have all the small fry left?"
"Good. In that case, Gekko Chizan—come out and fight!"
Nagato split his focus among multiple tasks, pushing both himself and his five paths to their limits.
The Asura Path and the Preta Path took the lead, standing at the front.
The Animal Path and the Human Path rushed outward in different directions, their target obvious—they were heading for the formula-marked kunai Gekko Chizan had scattered around.
The Naraka Path sat at the center, with Nagato himself guarding in front of it, his whole body tensed to the extreme.
Six pairs of Rinnegan searched for Gekko Chizan's traces.
Under Transparent Release, as long as Gekko Chizan didn't take the initiative to attack, he wouldn't be discovered.
But in a situation like this, he couldn't stay hidden forever.
Looking to the other side—where Kushina's fifth tail had already emerged—a bad premonition suddenly rose in his heart.
Because that Nine-Tails chakra was surging crazily bit by bit, he actually felt as if he were being probed.
The Nine-Tails' power was unquestionable, and its sensory ability was one of its defining traits. The Nine-Tails' perception… was downright deadly.
"Kushina! Stop!"
"Damn it! Bastard! Put my son down!"
It wasn't just Kushina—Minato Namikaze was also getting a massive headache. His son had been kidnapped, his wife was going berserk. He really felt like tonight was especially tragic for him.
As for that old man Hiruzen Sarutobi, he was currently chasing after Minato while holding the Adamantine Staff. He couldn't relax either.
"Is no one taking care of me?"
"Chōmei, do you feel the Nine-Tails probing us?"
Gekko Chizan's caution made him ask his old partner. If he was exposed right now, who knew whether the Nine-Tails would sense him?
"No. I haven't noticed that stinky fox's chakra coming this way."
"It should be fine."
"I'll suppress my chakra a bit. You use the senjutsu of Ryūchi Cave—use senjutsu energy to cover my presence."
Chōmei analyzed the situation rationally. Coincidentally, this was exactly what Gekko Chizan had been planning to do.
At this moment, under Transparent Release mode, senjutsu chakra was already beginning to gather wildly around his body.
"Tagitsuhime, this time we can only rely on ourselves."
"Hmph, I know. Tagorihime and Ichikishimahime are protecting your wife and child, right? Seriously… as expected, when it comes to fighting, it still has to be me!"
"Hahaha! Then let's begin!"
"Hiss, hiss… a Titan Python, huh? Chizan, come on!"
...
While Nagato was still searching for Gekko Chizan's whereabouts, two beams of light suddenly lit up in midair.
One was deep blue, the other crimson.
The next second, a massive Titan Python and a red serpent appeared at the same time. Their blood-red maws opened wide as both snakes lunged straight downward.
"Nagato, since you're standing against me, I suggest you step aside!"
"Senjutsu Art: Formation of Ten Thousand Snakes!"
The Titan Python relied on its overwhelming physical power to smash the Asura Path and Preta Path aside, then opened its mouth.
Countless long snakes launched forth from within.
The Formation of Ten Thousand Snakes formed with senjutsu energy was far superior in both quantity and power.
A flash of red light swept past. The newly appeared swarm of snakes seemed to be ignited, all bursting into flames. The crimson fire didn't burn them away—instead, it enhanced their power.
It was Tagitsuhime's fire poison.
"Hmph! Almighty Push!"
Nagato let out a disdainful snort, then extended one hand. An invisible force instantly shattered all the snakes that had rushed in front of him.
Gekko Chizan couldn't help clicking his tongue. Almighty Push was indeed a cheating technique—centered on the user, it repelled all surrounding objects and ninjutsu, and with tremendous force.
When the shockwave expanded, even the Titan Python transformed from Gekko Chizan was enveloped within it.
But Gekko Chizan didn't retreat at all. He clasped his hands together, and the massive Titan Python slammed straight into it.
"It's just a shockwave!"
"You think I'm scared of you?"
"Boom!"
The shockwave of Almighty Push collided with the Titan Python, which forcibly tanked it with brute strength and terrifying senjutsu chakra.
"Fire Release: Majestic Destroyer Flame!"
Almighty Push had a five-second cooldown. Gekko Chizan wasn't about to miss this chance.
The Titan Python opened its mouth again, and a terrifying sea of fire erupted forth.
It directly engulfed the Asura Path, Preta Path, and Naraka Path—Nagato included.
At this moment, the Preta Path's ability came into play. Its chakra absorption allowed it to stand at the very front, directly absorbing the flames.
"It's not over yet."
"You like absorbing? Then I'll swallow you!"
While the Preta Path was still absorbing chakra, the Titan Python opened its flaming maw and swallowed it whole.
"Go sit quietly to the side!"
"Kusanagi Sword!"
Inside the Titan Python, Gekko Chizan drew the Kusanagi Sword with one hand, pierced straight through the Preta Path, then kicked it out violently.
"Boom!"
With that strike, the Kusanagi Sword pinned the Preta Path directly to the ground.
Without pausing for even a moment, the Titan Python lunged again toward Nagato.
In just five seconds, Gekko Chizan unleashed terrifying combat power.
But just as he was about to reach Nagato, a sudden change occurred.
The distance in front of him was abruptly altered, and a crimson figure appeared directly in his path.
"What the hell!"
"Kushina!"
Gekko Chizan cursed aloud.
At the same time, a pitch-black skeletal frame and a pair of Mangekyō Sharingan appeared as well.
"Long time no see, bastard!"
Uchiha Makito sneered, using his dōjutsu to pull both himself and Kushina directly in front of Gekko Chizan.
The Titan Python couldn't stop its momentum and slammed straight into the half-tailed-beast-transformed Kushina.
"Die!"
Susanoo then hurled the spear in its hand straight at the snake and the tailed beast.
Uchiha Makito intended to pierce both of them at once with this attack.
"Not happening!"
"Whoosh!"
Amid the sudden shift in the battlefield, another yellow figure appeared in a flash. He touched the spear with one hand and vanished the next second.
Not far from the battlefield, a thunderous explosion rang out.
"Beautifully done, Minato!"
"Good thing I took one of your kunai!"
That's right—the one who resolved the crisis was Minato Namikaze. As early as before the due date, Gekko Chizan and Minato had exchanged formula-marked kunai, adding an extra layer of insurance.
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