Me : *limbo*
The air around the trail suddenly became very quiet, as if time itself had stopped spinning. You stand quietly in the midst of the world's most dangerous ninjas. You don't do any rough movements, nor do you remove the hand seal.
However, something unseen happened.
Pain was the first to notice it. Rinnegan's pupils were narrowing. He felt the presence of "something" that was in another dimension, right in front of him, but could not be touched by ordinary human senses.
"Limbo: Hengoku."
Suddenly, without warning:
Hidan who had swung his scythe was thrown backwards as if he had been struck by an invisible giant.
Deidara, who was preparing to throw a clay bomb, was suddenly thrown from his bird due to a kick in the empty air.
Kakuzu and Sasori were pushed back with immense pressure, forcing them to set up defensive positions from attacks they couldn't even see.
Only Itachi remains standing behind you, fixated on how these elite members are blown away by a power that surpasses the standard Ninjutsu logic.
Reaction of the Members
Pain raised his hand, giving the order for the others to stop attacking. He stared into the void in front of you, where your Limbo shadow was.
Pain: "This power... This is not just a manipulation of gravity. You can project yourself into the invisible world. A power that even I haven't fully mastered."
Konan landed beside Pain, his calm face now showing high alertness.
Konan: "This man... He is no longer an ordinary human. He is a dangerous anomaly."
Kisame laughed loudly, even though he was also almost affected by your shadow attack earlier.
Ceiling: "Hahaha! Itachi, you really brought a monster here! Look at their faces, Zak! You just made the entire Akatsuki silent with just one technique."
Akatsuki's Confessions
Pain stepped forward, her face pierced with black piercing was now right in front of you. He no longer sees you as an experiment, but rather as an equal.
Pain: "Zak... with those eyes and your Limbo ability, you won't be anyone's subordinate. You'll be a core member of Akatsuki. Your first task is to maintain the balance of power in this world with us."
She then took out a black robe with a brand new red cloud motif, as well as a ring with the kanji 'Rei' (Zero) that symbolizes your unique position.
Pain: "Take this. And tell me, with the power that can split this dimension, what is the first goal you want to destroy?"
Pov : *I took out Konoha's headband and smeared it*
The sharp scratches of metal broke the silence of the forest. With a calm but emphatic movement, you pull the kunai and create a deep horizontal line right in the middle of Konoha's whirlpool emblem.
Srak!
The symbol of the strongest village is now officially tarnished. For a ninja, this is a declaration of war; for Akatsuki, this is the birth certificate of a new monster.
Itachi stared at the headband with a look that was hard to read. There was a hint of sadness in his eyes—remembering the moment when he did the same thing years ago—yet he nodded softly, paying homage to your decision.
Itachi: "With that line, you've thrown away your past. Now, you only have a dark future with us."
Pain received the stained headband from your hand. He held it high so that all the members could see it.
Pain: "Pocket... former Konoha resident who now holds the Eye of the Gods. Your name will become a dreaded legend in Bingo Book. From this day forward, the world will know the real pain through your shadow."
Hidan laughed hysterically as he swung his scythe to the ground. "Welcome to hell, friend! I can't wait to see you slap those arrogant Konoha ninjas for Jashin-sama!"
Deidara flew low above you, grinning in satisfaction. "Good art! Shattering the village's pride is a beautiful start to a big explosion, hm!"
Inauguration of New Members
Pain thrust a robe of red clouds at you. When you wear them, your athletic body is now wrapped in a new identity. A ring with the symbol 'Rei' is wrapped around your finger, resonating with the Rinnegan chakra flowing through your body.
Now, you stand on a par with S-class criminals.
Your first mission is determined.
Pain: "Konoha will definitely send a team of chasers after finding out that there are their citizens who own Rinnegan and defected. Itachi, Kisame... accompanied by Zak. If they come, let Zak face them with his Limbo powers. I want to see Konoha kneel in front of a shadow that they can't touch."
Pov : *I'm floating in the air with nothing* ehh how can I fly?
You gasp when you realize your feet are no longer on the ground. Your body is lifted, floating steadily in the air without wings or any aids. You look down at the other members of Akatsuki, and your angle of view is now aligned with Pain, who is also hovering.
Pain looked at you with a flat expression, but there was a note of recognition in her voice.
Pain: "Don't be confused, Zak. It was one of the basic abilities of the Rinnegan user who had fully resurrected. You are now able to manipulate gravity around your own body."
Itachi looked up, looking at you carefully.
Itachi: "The power of the eye responds to your desire. When you cut off the headband, your mind released the burden of the world. Subconsciously, your chakras react and break the earth's gravitational bond with your body."
Kisame laughed while shaking his head.
Kisame: "Hahaha! In less than an hour of wearing that robe, you can already fly like a God. It seems like you were indeed born to be above other humans, huh?"
Moments of Intimidation
Now you're floating in the middle of the Akatsuki circle. From this height, you can see the Konoha forest in the distance.
Konan moves closer to you, his paper wings rustling softly beside you.
Konan: "The ability to fly is a valuable asset. From up here, no one can touch you, but you can reach anyone. Use this perspective to see how small the world we want to change is."