*BOOM
Causing an explosion, a significant portion of the tower was demolished. Animal Path Pain clapped his hands again.
"Summoning Jutsu!"
*Puff
This time, a giant black rhinoceros appeared and immediately charged forcefully at the building where Yuki had crashed.
*BOOMMMM
With the ground shaking and a large part of the surroundings destroyed, Animal Path Pain clapped his hands once more, summoning an enormous three-legged bird.
This time, it turned its gaze toward the massive lion that had neutralized the giant dog. Although the giant dog had the ability to multiply when attacked, this ability was useless against the Ice Lion. Not being a living being and possessing a defensive exoskeleton, the giant dog's attacks couldn't even scratch the lion. On the contrary, the Ice Lion controlled the weather, and its claws could crystallize the giant dog, imprisoning them in an ice prison from which the giant dog couldn't escape.
*GYAAAA
The bird flew at high speed, then dove, crashing onto the enormous Ice Lion, which had sealed the last giant dog.
*BOOMMMM
The force and hardness of the bird's beak were formidable, leaving a crack in the lion's exoskeleton and knocking it down dozens of meters.
*Bam
Suddenly, the enormous rhinoceros was taken by the horn and sent flying. It soared so high that it collided with a nearby tower, bringing it down.
"Hahaha, this is what I was talking about! Well, I like how you dance!"
Emerging from the debris, Yuki's mask showed several cracks, a sign that avoiding the last attack wasn't easy. However, Yuki was pleased with this.
To be able to cause him harm, Pain showed that he matched his power.
"..."
Deva furrowed his brow. Seeing Yuki emerge unscathed with just a small crack in his mask displeased him. This was becoming more challenging.
"Let's keep dancing, but this time it will be to my rhythm!"
Smiling beneath his mask, Yuki stepped on the ground, and the shadow beneath his feet expanded, giving rise to dozens of clones.
"Hihihi, well, let's dance!" x1
"It's been a while since we danced!" x2
"The Rinnegan! This dance will be fun!" x3
"Hihihihihihi..." x4
With the clones materializing, Yuki opened both arms as he was engulfed by darkness.
"All right, big brother, I'm excited. I hope you don't die too soon. Hihihihihihi."
Leaving these words behind, the dozens of clones around him stepped on the ground and opened the first gate.
*Bam
*Shuaaaa
Watching the incredible speed of these clones, Deva extended both hands, using his technique.
"Shinra Tensei!"
The clones were instantly knocked down. However, the shadow under their feet expanded, and several white hands emerged, striking like whips.
*BOMM
Deva used both hands to protect himself, but these hands had the power of Tsunade's technique.
Their brutal force was terrifying, and he was knocked down in an instant.
Asura tried to assist by transforming its body, but it was a pity. A fist emerged from the shadows, impacting its abdomen. Several clones also appeared and struck with force.
"Summoning Jutsu!"
Animal Path Pain summoned various centipedes. However, the shadows under them were like quicksand, swallowing these enormous beasts.
[Lightning Release: Flash!]
At the same time, one of Yuki's clones rose into the sky. Its back had two pairs of lightning wings, and its katana lit up.
*Shiiiiii
A light illuminated the area, and an incredible lightning bolt divided the space.
And thus, one of the Six Paths of Pain was destroyed...
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Pain is powerful, capable of facing any Kage from a village and winning. Yuki doesn't doubt this, as Pain's vast chakra and ocular abilities make him nearly invincible in the Mid-Tectonic range.
However, with all that power, Yuki found several weaknesses. Firstly, the fact that the Six Paths of Pain can split up and be controlled has reduced the original's power and reaction time. Additionally, the true strength of the Six Paths of Pain lies in teamwork. They don't feel pain, and their eyes are connected, making it almost impossible to surprise them.
But this didn't matter to Yuki, who continuously exploited their major weakness – that the individual Pains aren't that formidable.
Especially the Human Path, Preta Path, and Naraka Path. Without strong combat abilities, they were the targets of Yuki's clones. Yuki didn't hesitate to pursue and separate them.
With so many clones facing them, the connected ocular ability among the Pains became useless. Yuki's Time Clones aren't like ordinary clones; each one can use the original's ninjutsu and taijutsu. Thus, Pain faced more than 30 elites simultaneously, and each possessed monstrous strength.
*Shiiiiiiiiii
Suddenly, a light flashed, and the Human Path Pain was cut in an instant. This strike was so fast that Preta Path Pain couldn't react and evade Yuki's clones. As the most troublesome due to the soul technique, the Human Path Pain was the most dangerous for Yuki. After all, if the Human Path Pain managed to hit him and extract his soul, it could trigger the Crown and subsequently the Demon King.
Asura, with its mechanical armament, had the power to defend against the clones. However, it was a pity that the clones were numerous, and the destroyed ones revived after a few seconds. Furthermore, the clones also had their spark guns, which had already dealt serious damage to its body, making it increasingly vulnerable to high-speed attacks and armament.
*BOMM
Explosions continued for a while, and destruction grew larger.
"It's impossible...."
Opening her eyes with incredulity and fear, Konan trembled.
Pain was being pressed. For the first time, Pain was being cornered.
Each of the Pains had been analyzed, and the clone attacks specialized in hitting their weaknesses. For example, Preta Path Pain faced clones using Taijutsu, while Animal Path Pain was attacked with Ninjutsu.
The same with Asura and Naraka. Only Deva was doing better, but even he was under pressure. After all, his ocular ability had a 5-second activation delay, and this time was more than enough for Yuki's clones to attack.
*BOOM
Suddenly, a massive explosion sounded, and the Ice Lion roared as it tore apart several centipedes summoned by Animal Path Pain.
*Tick Tack
[Zafkiel: Zayin-1]
*Bang
At the same time, the sound of an ancient clock echoed, followed by the gunshot from a pistol that froze the time of Naraka Path Pain.
*Bang, Bang, Bang
But that wasn't all. Several clones materialized and shot at point-blank range against Naraka Path Pain.
Another Pain had fallen...
"It's not okay. At this rate, all the Pains will be destroyed."
Frowning forcefully, Konan bit her lip. The situation was far beyond what she predicted.
They had severely underestimated the abilities of the Devourer. His shadow-exiting technique and peculiar special abilities were forcing Pain into a corner.
(Not good. I have to get out of here...)
Realizing that everything was lost, Konan dispersed into hundreds of paper butterflies.
"Well, well~ this encounter was more interesting than I thought. Big brother, you're strong. No one has lasted this long while playing with me."
(TN: Minene and all the future diary NPCs begs to differ)
Smiling beneath his mask, Yuki crossed his legs while floating and looking down.
The destruction of the nearby towers was more extensive than expected. They collapsed, and the surrounding area ended up enveloped in ice.
"....."
Deva did not speak and only continued to watch. As the strongest of the Six Paths, he was the last one standing. The other Pains had been annihilated by Yuki's clones. Pain was mighty, but information is power, and Yuki knew all of Pain's secrets. It was impossible for Pain to win.
"Very well, big brother, let's finish this. My appetite is satisfied."
Bringing a hand to his stomach, Yuki floated down and canceled his astral suit. He no longer wanted to fight; the winner had been decided from the beginning, and he had no reason to continue.
"What do you want?"
Deva remained expressionless, but he could understand Yuki's intentions. He was very impressed with Yuki's power and the abilities of this Devourer. Although he felt no fear since he was a puppet, he was concerned that this fight might devastate the entire village. If that happened, Pain Deva would be forced to use his strongest abilities. Yet, he was aware that Yuki was also holding back in this fight, and he sincerely wasn't certain he could win, not against that annoying immortal ability. This time, it was his loss.
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TN: Seee??? No nerf yay...