chapter 104 part 2
Tsukasa Kaede's expression remained calm. This, like Almighty Push and Universal Pull, was a basic Rinnegan Dojutsu, capable of achieving effects similar to Binding Jutsu.
This was also the outrageous aspect of the Rinnegan. The instantaneous, Hand Seal-less Jutsu that ordinary Ninja yearned for came in abundance with the Rinnegan, and each was exceptionally powerful and practical.
These were only the most basic Dojutsu.
Before his eyes, the Sealing Jutsu: Phantom Dragons Nine Consuming Seals had already rushed directly in front of him. As soon as it touched him, it could instantly bite out his Soul.
One of Tsukasa Kaede's eyes suddenly rotated, transforming into a Three-Tomoe Sharingan.
"A Forbidden Jutsu I couldn't use on Madara, it won't be wasted on you... but I don't care about the cost of my Forbidden Jutsu. How long can your Forbidden Jutsu last?"
*Swish!* The Phantom Dragon bit out Tsukasa Kaede's Soul, intending to also bite Orochimaru, but Orochimaru had long since burrowed underground, leaving only a Husk in his place. This was another practical verification of the Orochimaru-Style Substitution Jutsu.
"It worked!"
Nagato panted heavily, his entire body reduced to skin and bones. His physique and appearance were identical to Tsukasa Kaede's from a few years ago, when Tsukasa Kaede had battled the Pathogen for many years.
He controlled the Gedo Mazo, devouring Tsukasa Kaede's Soul. Only after confirming that Tsukasa Kaede was truly Sealed did he finally sigh in relief, two lines of blood trickling from his nostrils.
For him to still have blood flowing at his current state, rather than being completely drained by the Gedo Mazo, perfectly demonstrated his immense exhaustion.
"Lord Tsukasa Kaede, you'll have to endure staying inside the Gedo Mazo for now. When I change this world in the future, you'll be pleased, won't you..."
Nagato was utterly exhausted, but he forced himself to maintain his Spirit and looked down at Danzo.
Without Tsukasa Kaede, they at least had a chance to escape. To compensate for the guilt of Sealing Tsukasa Kaede's Soul, Nagato decided to send Danzo to meet Tsukasa Kaede.
But this time, he dared not use Sealing Jutsu: Phantom Dragons Nine Consuming Seals again. Using it one more time would surely turn him into a Mummified Corpse by the Gedo Mazo.
Just the Gedo Mazo alone would be enough!
"Your Summoning Beast is dead, Orochimaru has escaped, and now only you remain... Shimura Danzō!" Nagato roared, looking down at the incredibly tiny Danzo, feeling an unprecedented exhilaration.
Yes, it was this man below who, in the early stages of the Second Great Ninja War, led his troops into the Land of Rain and caused the death of his parents.
Shimura Danzō, the man who brought so much misfortune to the people of the Land of Rain, would also face this day?!
Even with Nagato's typically indecisive nature, at this moment he couldn't help but feel a rush of gratifying satisfaction. The severe deterioration of his body no longer mattered in Nagato's heart. This was the necessary price to pay for protecting his Comrades and gaining power.
Danzo watched the Gedo Mazo stepping towards him, then glanced down at the Sharingan on his arm. More than sixty seconds had passed, and another eye had closed. Only one remained.
"Two minutes was enough to thoroughly test his Dojutsu. While the Rinnegan is strong, Nagato is still too naive, exposing too much Intel to me. I must end this battle quickly."
Danzo made up his mind, intending to heavily injure Nagato before the third Sharingan closed.
Then, depending on the situation, he would decide whether to use the Sharingan in his eye socket.
Danzo was originally very worried about the Sealing Jutsu: Phantom Dragons Nine Consuming Seals. He wasn't sure if Izanagi would still be effective if his Soul were Sealed inside the Gedo Mazo. The difference between a Three-Tomoe Sharingan and a Rinnegan was more than just one level.
But now there was no need to worry. Judging by Nagato's emaciated appearance, he probably didn't have the ability to launch such a terrifying Sealing Jutsu a second time.
"In that case, let this old man show you his strength. It's not impossible to deal with such a powerful Summoning Beast."
In a flash, Danzo snorted coldly, immediately formulating a strategy, and tore open his clothes.
One mark after another appeared on his upper body.
"Nagato, your Summoning Beast, this old man will take it," Danzo said slowly.
Reverse Four Symbols Sealing Technique! *Boom!* Terrifying Chakra erupted from his body, and he was swallowed by a black sphere. This black sphere rapidly expanded, its interior a profound, abyssal black, like a Black Hole, silently devouring everything it touched.
The Gedo Mazo's giant foot happened to step into the black sphere of the Reverse Four Symbols Sealing Technique, and subjected to the Sealing Jutsu's Seal, it immediately let out a mournful shriek.
This intense pain was deeply felt by Nagato through the Black Receivers stuck in his body.
"A mutual destruction Sealing Jutsu?"
Nagato listened to the Gedo Mazo's scream, falling into a brief silence. The last time he had seen this type of Sealing Jutsu was when Tsukasa Kaede fought Hanzo. At the time, he hadn't understood what had happened in that battle, but later he gradually figured it out.
However...
"How could a Sealing Jutsu of this level possibly harm my Gedo Mazo? Even if Lord Tsukasa Kaede came and used the Jutsu he used back then, he definitely couldn't do it!"
Nagato was incredibly resolute, and then he was once again drained of Life Force by the Gedo Mazo. His face turned even paler, utterly bloodless, making one wonder if he would collapse at any moment.
Even his red hair, symbolizing vibrant Life Force, was visibly turning white.
When the aftershocks of the Reverse Four Symbols Sealing Technique dissipated, Nagato hurriedly looked down and saw the Gedo Mazo's severely injured foot.
But it was only severely injured. It appeared to have lost a large amount of "flesh," but it hadn't lost its foot entirely.
"Enough, Nagato, don't keep fighting! Your physical condition isn't right!"
Yahiko urgently shouted, "This is good enough! We retreat immediately! Don't get tangled up with those Konoha guys anymore!"
Nagato nodded with difficulty, releasing his control over the Gedo Mazo.
The gigantic, deformed monster then fell silent, standing motionless in place. Perhaps due to the replenishment of its Life Force, its expression became slightly more peaceful—just a little, like someone who had suffered immense pain and finally found some solace.
It was at this moment.
Danzo suddenly appeared behind Nagato. As the third Sharingan on his forearm closed, he struck again.
"Now for the battle described by eyes... Nagato."
Danzo reached out to grab Nagato's Rinnegan. His fingers almost touched the eye, his heart pounding with excitement. Even if he only took one eye this time, it wouldn't be a wasted trip.
"Almighty Push."
Nagato remained motionless, yet an indiscriminate, powerful Repulsion erupted from his body, incredibly ferocious. At such close range, it caused widespread damage to Danzo's body, blasting Danzo away.