chapter 103 part 6
Well, although it was ugly and grotesque, and one of its fingers was broken, as if chopped off by someone unknown?
But big is good, big is strong. All Summoning beasts are bound by this law. Once their size increases, their attack power and destructive power grow exponentially. Even a casual leap could create a small earthquake.
Moreover, this thing Nagato Summoned didn't seem to be an ordinary "Summoning Beast."
"This is it, the thing I sensed before…"
Nagato panted, looking at the massive creature behind him. The moment he Summoned it, he naturally learned its name through his Rinnegan—the Gedo Mazo! And he had also fully grasped the methods for using the Gedo Mazo.
This naturally included the ultimate Sealing Jutsu that could only be activated through the Gedo Mazo… Sealing Jutsu: Phantom Dragons Nine Consuming Seals!
This was a Forbidden Jutsu capable of sealing Tailed Beasts inside the Gedo Mazo, able to Seal both Chakra and Soul forms! At this moment, Nagato's confidence surged. Even if the cost of driving the Gedo Mazo to activate this Jutsu was too great, as long as it could protect his Comrades behind him, it would be worth it.
"Everyone, please wait a moment. I will take care of all three of them in one go!" Nagato said.
Yahiko's expression was grim, and Konan was extremely worried, but things had come to this point; retreating was absolutely impossible. Otherwise, Nagato would have Summoned this thing for nothing. They could only eliminate the enemies at any cost.
But… what was the cost? Even if Nagato had the Rinnegan, the burden of controlling such a monster must be immense.
"Damn it, if only I were a little stronger, I wouldn't let Nagato fight alone!!" Yahiko clenched his fist, hating his own incompetence.
Leadership? In this situation, such a thing was completely useless, not even as effective as Nagato raising his hand for an Almighty Push.
So… what exactly should he do to increase his strength? Jiraiya had taught him for three years, but couldn't teach him forever. He heard Jiraiya had a true disciple named Minato Namikaze, who was also a super genius… Yahiko believed he couldn't be like Minato Namikaze, receiving constant guidance from Jiraiya year after year.
A warm hand rested on Yahiko's shoulder, and Konan's voice was gentle yet firm. "There will be a way. We will fight with our lives to stand by Nagato and help him. We will absolutely not let him walk this path alone."
Rumble! The Gedo Mazo extended its hand, scooped up Nagato, and strode forward. Amidst a ground-shaking tremor, it stomped its foot towards Danzo.
"It doesn't look like an ordinary Summoning Beast. It has no rationality of its own. Could it also be a Rinnegan Summoning-type Dojutsu? The Dojutsu of the other eye?"
Danzo analyzed calmly. He himself activated Summoning Jutsu, Summoning a giant Baku.
The Baku swung its nose, ducked, and dodged the Gedo Mazo's foot, then immediately charged forward.
The struggle between the two Giant Beasts was so captivating in this era, with continuous rumbling roars. But soon, the Baku was easily knocked down by the Gedo Mazo and completely suppressed.
No matter how weak or hungry the Gedo Mazo was, it was absolutely not on a level that a mere Baku could resist.
"Now!!"
Nagato stood on the Gedo Mazo's palm, watching everything unfold. He was so close to Danzo and the others.
The usually gentle Nagato's face twisted into a fierce expression. Black Receivers drilled out from the Gedo Mazo's body and pierced into his spine, one after another.
With each one that pierced him, Nagato let out a scream. His once robust and full physique now visibly began to thin, an unbelievable sight for a descendant of the Uzumaki Clan, known for their strong Life Force.
Replenished with a large amount of Life Force and Chakra, the Gedo Mazo became even more active and berserk.
"Yahiko, Konan, take our Comrades and stand back! I'm going to finish them off here!"
Nagato roared. Though an extreme sense of weakness surged within him, it could not shake his resolve. Rather than saying he wanted to eliminate Danzo and Orochimaru, it was more like…
"I must kill you, to permanently Seal your Soul. I apologize, Tsukasa Kaede-sama! Even if you saved our lives… Sealing Jutsu: Phantom Dragons Nine Consuming Seals!"
Nagato's eyes were fixed on Tsukasa Kaede.
Tsukasa Kaede's strength might not surpass Orochimaru's, but he was definitely far more troublesome to deal with than Orochimaru!
Against Orochimaru and Danzo, Nagato's group might still have some chance to escape, but against Tsukasa Kaede, Nagato felt that not a single one would get away. They would all be submerged in an endless Zombie Horde!
More importantly, Tsukasa Kaede was already dead. Such a dangerous person could not be repeatedly exploited by Living Humans. Only by Sealing him away could they eliminate future troubles forever!
Nagato's guilt-ridden gaze was seen clearly by Tsukasa Kaede.
"So that's how it is. He actually remembered my kindness all this time, even though my original intention wasn't to save them…"
Tsukasa Kaede understood.
He also knew Nagato was about to use the Forbidden Jutsu, Sealing Jutsu: Phantom Dragons Nine Consuming Seals, to deal with the three of them. Kaedence that was the case, he would have to get a little serious.
"I don't care whether Orochimaru and Danzo live or die. I need to retrieve my War Spoils; they will be useful in the future."
(end of chapter)