The violent pain made Nagato's ripple-patterned eyes widen.
Gekko Chizan, who should have been standing before Chibaku Tensei, appeared directly in front of him.
Only then did everyone remember what Gekko Chizan truly specialized in—wasn't it precisely his Flying Thunder God and Transparent Release bloodline limit?
As a complete weirdo how could he possibly allow himself to be placed in danger?
"Dammit!"
Nagato felt tearing pain surge from his abdomen, spreading bit by bit.
The power of the Rasengan was no joke. In close combat, no one dared underestimate this spinning ball.
"Nagato!"
"Bastard!"
Black Zetsu also reacted at this moment. They had been led around by the nose by Gekko Chizan, and his anger instantly exploded.
Countless branches surged toward Gekko Chizan.
"Hehehe, it's not over yet!"
"Aren't you fond of throwing balls?"
"Why don't you experience it yourself?"
The instant Gekko Chizan finished speaking, both Nagato and Black Zetsu felt a bone-chilling sense of danger.
The next second, Gekko Chizan and Nagato vanished at the same time. When they reappeared, they were already back in the sky.
And at the position where Gekko Chizan had been standing, large amounts of crystal shimmered with strange light under the sun.
But upon seeing that glimmer, Nagato immediately sensed Gekko Chizan's malicious intent.
Flying Thunder God had sent him into the air—and behind him was the very center of Chibaku Tensei!
"If Minato were here, he'd definitely name this move: Rasengan Black Light Invincible Wheel Dance Furious Roar Eight Forms!"
"Go get intimate with the ball you made yourself!"
With force, Gekko Chizan shoved the Rasengan forward again. The momentum carried by the Rasengan sent Nagato flying backward, forcibly hurling him straight toward the core of Chibaku Tensei.
...
[Ding! Detected that the host skillfully used Flying Thunder God to toy with Nagato and inflicted considerable damage. Special reward granted: Six Paths Resistance +5%.]
As expected—if you want to obtain Six Paths Resistance, you really have to mess with Nagato!
After finishing all this, Gekko Chizan used Flying Thunder God once more to return to the ground, conveniently rescuing Orochimaru along the way.
As soon as the two landed and stabilized themselves, Orochimaru heard his own disciple complaining.
"I told you long ago to bring my formula kunai."
"You just wouldn't. So what now? Got blocked in, didn't you? A sensei needing his disciple to save him—honestly."
"Just keep it on you properly."
Gekko Chizan stuffed a formula kunai into Orochimaru's chest, his face full of speechlessness.
Seeing this, Orochimaru's earlier anger vanished. He chuckled softly, his expression filled with satisfaction toward his disciple.
For some reason, ever since he acquired this disciple who often stabbed him in the back, his life had become far more colorful.
It made him unconsciously think of his first disciple… Nawaki…
That had been a completely different kind of brat from Gekko—full of vitality. Such a pity… sigh…
"Alright, prepare to retreat. That technique was created by him himself—he can still undo it."
"If we don't retreat now, we'll have to prepare for a death match."
Gekko Chizan glanced at Chibaku Tensei in midair, already having gathered countless rocks, and a trace of caution flashed in his eyes.
The power of the Six Paths hadn't fully manifested yet. If Nagato summoned the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path like before, things would really get troublesome.
"That puppet guy?"
"Sasori of the Red Sand…"
Gekko Chizan's gaze shifted to the other side, where Sasori of the Red Sand was protected by Black Zetsu's vines. He very much wanted to kill him.
After all, the other party was now completely hostile toward them. Someone like that—killing him early was a good thing.
"While they're still busy up there, let's move!"
Orochimaru nodded, then his entire body once again transformed into a soft-bodied snake swarm and charged toward Sasori of the Red Sand.
Gekko Chizan didn't hesitate either. Master and disciple rushed toward Sasori of the Red Sand at the same time.
"Dammit!"
"That damn snake's vitality really is terrifying!"
It was still a high-pressure water jet, but this time the stream was far thinner—meaning even greater power.
"Hidden Shadow Snake Hands!"
"I'll join in too!"
Master and disciple dodged the water stream simultaneously, extending their right hands as massive numbers of long snakes surged forth.
This scene deeply stimulated Sasori of the Red Sand. After all, his fear of snakes was still severe.
"Bastard! This move again!"
Not to mention, this technique had left him with unforgettable psychological trauma.
Sasori of the Red Sand no longer had puppets at hand. Chibaku Tensei above had swallowed quite a few of them. Although the Third Kazekage was preserved, the Iron Sand could no longer be used properly.
For a moment, Sasori of the Red Sand's situation became extremely precarious.
Just as the snakes were about to engulf him, Black Zetsu saved him once again.
"Retreat!"
"Rise!"
At Black Zetsu's hoarse command, the ground bulged upward again. Countless vines extended out, using the properties of Wood Release to pierce through all the snakes of Gekko Chizan and Orochimaru.
"Tch, I knew it wouldn't be that easy."
"But you still missed one move!"
"Swallow him!"
Gekko Chizan shouted disdainfully.
The ground began to tremble once more, but this time the rupture occurred beneath Sasori of the Red Sand.
A massive purple python burst out from the earth, its enormous jaws swallowing Sasori of the Red Sand whole.
It was Manda!
Ever since Chibaku Tensei appeared, Manda had already burrowed underground, waiting until now to reemerge.
This sudden appearance completely caught Sasori of the Red Sand and Black Zetsu off guard.
...
[Ding! Detected that the host commanded Manda to swallow Sasori of the Red Sand, greatly disgusting and mentally stimulating him, nearly causing the puppet master to collapse. Special reward: hand seals +5!]
Rewards could wait—suppressing Sasori of the Red Sand was the priority.
"Damn it! Was this snake here the whole time?!"
Seeing his chosen candidate get swallowed by Manda, Black Zetsu became furious.
He controlled massive numbers of vines to grab at Manda, but who was Manda? He might not be the best at fighting, but he was number one at running.
With a shed of his skin, Manda slipped away instantly.
"Done! Sensei, retreat!"
Having captured Sasori of the Red Sand, the current gains were already sufficient. Gekko Chizan immediately decided to withdraw.
But in the very next second, a sudden change occurred.
"Dammit, Gekko Chizan! I'll kill you!"
"Almighty Push!"
The Chibaku Tensei in the sky finally stopped. Countless rocks began to fall, though only slightly, before being controlled by an invisible force and hurled straight at Manda.
Seeing this, the fleeing Manda was scared out of his wits. No matter how big he was, the rocks in the sky were even bigger!
Just as Manda was about to burrow underground, he felt a sharp pain in his abdomen!
A bloodstained blade suddenly pierced straight through his belly from the inside.
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