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"You all have forced me to this extent," said Jiryoku with a touch of weariness evident in his tone.
"Today, we will not allow you to leave here alive," declared the 'Deva Path' with a resolute gaze.
"Hmph! You all are simply delusional if you think that I am using my full strength," scoffed Jiryoku, a hint of disdain colouring his words.
"We know that you are not using your full strength, but we will also never allow you to use your full strength," asserted Obito with unwavering determination.
"Is that so?" said Jiryoku with a mocking sneer on his face, his eyes gleaming with confidence.
"Hmph!" Jiryoku gave a cold snort. As soon as the cold snort of Jiryoku fell, his nails turned black and sharper, his skin became paler, almost white, and his hair turned an ethereal white. Additionally, two ominous horns started protruding from his forehead, and two majestic wings unfurled from his back, signifying a transformation beyond the ordinary.
"What the...!?" exclaimed Obito in shock, his eyes widening at the unexpected change.
"Is this also 'Sage Mode'?" questioned Itachi, trying to make sense of the surreal transformation.
"This doesn't seem like Sage Mode, but more like as if some demon has descended," remarked Konan, a sense of awe mingled with apprehension in her voice.
"Do not get distracted; his strength seems to be getting stronger. We need to increase our efforts to hold him down," advised Nagato sagely. As soon as Jiryoku went into his demonic form, Nagato keenly perceived that Jiryoku's strength had undergone a dramatic surge.
If Nagato could feel it, all the other people present were able to sense it too. Jiryoku's face was now an icy mask of determination, and a colossal amount of pure black chakra radiated from him. Before, the color was a serene sky blue, but now, after integrating the template of Lucifero, the color of his chakra had transmuted into an ominous pure black. Jiryoku raised his hand and said with indifference, "Get down!"
As soon as Jiryoku's command fell, Obito, who was soaring on the summoned bird of the 'Animal Path,' descended forcefully to the ground with the bird. All the 'Paths of Pain' standing around Jiryoku also crumbled, and not only Konan but Itachi, ensconced within the protective 'Susanoo,' felt the unsettling effects of the newfound gravitational force.
The force of gravity around them was so overpowering that none of them could maintain their stance. Obito swiftly utilized 'Kamui' and managed to escape the relentless suppression of gravity. The 'Deva Path' erected a barrier of gravity, barely resisting the formidable gravitational pull emanating from Jiryoku. Itachi, safely nestled inside the 'Susanoo,' observed as cracks began to snake across its form, exerting immense pressure on his Mangekyo Sharingan to uphold the Susanoo.
Meanwhile, Konan ingeniously made her entire body as light as paper. Though she skillfully dodged the damage inflicted by the intensified gravitational force, she found herself adhered to the ground, akin to being ensnared by an invisible glue.
Obito wore a solemn expression. "Such a colossal disparity in strength. I don't think even Madara would be able to contend with this Jiryoku."
Feeling the overwhelming might of Jiryoku, everyone present experienced a profound sense of humiliation.
"To be honest, to overcome this predicament, I didn't necessarily need to assume my demonic form. I could have easily defeated all of you. However, I haven't deployed my demonic form in battle since awakening it, so I deemed you all as excellent training targets," explained Jiryoku with a calculating expression on his face. After making this revelation, he harnessed the power of 'Black Hole' and unleashed it upon the ground. The moment this black hole made contact with the earth, a radius of 10 meters vanished, leaving behind a colossal crater. Not only did the ground in this vicinity crumble, but all the explosive tags within this range were obliterated, vanishing from the mortal realm.
"However potent he may be, I will never allow him to leave alive after what he said," declared Nagato with a steely resolve. After Nagato expressed his determination, the 'Deva Path' swiftly executed a hand sign and invoked the 'Summoning Technique.' With the manifestation of the Gedo statue, a deafening roar reverberated through the battlefield. Now, with the Gedo statue present, Nagato could unleash a few techniques exclusive to this formidable summon.
"Nagato," Konan began with a furrowed brow, "if you decide to employ the techniques from the formidable 'Gedo Statue,' you risk further weakening yourself. The 'Gedo Statue' has the capability to drain your life force at an even more accelerated pace." She spoke, her eyes reflecting genuine concern.
Nagato, resolute, responded through the 'Deva Path,' "You don't need to persuade me; I'm well aware of the consequences. This undertaking is crucial for all of us. We must eliminate him at any cost, or else the prospect of peaceful living will elude us indefinitely."
Konan found herself at a loss, grappling with how to counter this compelling argument. She opted for silence, unsure of how to articulate any dissenting views.
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