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Tendo Pain stood still in place, exuding an aura of calm authority.
"Summoning Jutsu: Stone Panda!"
A massive stone statue shaped like a panda materialized, blocking Tendo Pain's front.
Boom!
Crack-crack!
The stone panda shattered into countless fragments.
Bang!
The bull disappeared as well.
In a blink, Uchiha Kitaro appeared right in front of Animal Path Pain.
"So fast!"
Tendo Pain's expression darkened. Kitaro's speed was extraordinary. Even though he saw the movement through their shared vision, the delay in controlling his bodies via chakra rods made dodging nearly impossible.
Buzz—!
Kitaro's fist, coated with vibrating energy, slammed into Animal Path Pain without hesitation.
Crack! Crack!
BOOM!
The immense force shook Pain's body. Blood gushed from his eyes, ears, nose, and mouth as the shockwave obliterated his internal organs—and even the chakra rods transmitting signals inside his body.
A massive crater formed on the ground.
"How is this possible…"
Animal Path Pain was effortlessly taken down. The raw power left everyone stunned.
Tendo Pain remained composed, saying calmly, "It seems I'll have to take this seriously. This world only needs one god—and that's me."
Swish, swish, swish!
The remaining Pain bodies surrounded Kitaro, trapping him in a circle.
Asura Path Pain's arm split apart, revealing a set of missiles aimed directly at Kitaro.
Without turning around, Kitaro smashed his fist backward.
Crack-crack!
Boom-boom-boom!
The missiles exploded mid-air, undone by the vibrating shockwaves radiating from Kitaro's punch.
Seizing the opportunity, Preta Path Pain rushed in, grabbing hold of Kitaro's arms.
Tendo Pain had observed that Kitaro's shockwave ability required him to channel energy through his limbs for a few seconds before striking. Though brief, those moments of preparation could be exploited.
Preta Path activated its chakra absorption ability the instant it grabbed Kitaro's arms.
But just as its hands latched on, Kitaro lifted his leg and struck Preta Path directly in its most vulnerable spot—between the legs.
"Ugh-aaah!!"
Every man watching instinctively clenched their legs. The pain was indescribable, but they all understood it deeply.
"That's brutal! How could he?"
Unbothered, Kitaro's kick sent Preta Path soaring into the air before it crashed lifelessly to the ground. Even without added shockwave force, his raw strength alone was devastating.
Kitaro had already begun using his Haki.
Human Path Pain took advantage of the distraction and appeared behind Kitaro, aiming a hand at his head. Its plan was to use its soul extraction ability—a deadly move that could instantly kill.
Slap!
Just as Human Path's hand reached his head, Kitaro grabbed its wrist effortlessly.
"I don't like people touching my head, especially not men."
Crack!
With a flick of his wrist, he snapped Human Path's arm like a twig. Then, summoning a black blade of crackling lightning chakra, he slashed cleanly.
Squelch!
Human Path's body split in half, collapsing in a pool of blood.
Watching this display, Kakashi and Guy winced.
"Yeah… Kitaro hasn't changed. Still as merciless as ever when it comes to enemies," Kakashi muttered.
Asura Path Pain charged directly at Kitaro, its mechanical limbs whirring.
Kitaro met its attack with a simple punch.
BOOM!
The impact shattered Asura Path's arm.
But it wasn't done yet. Asura Path revealed additional arms, grabbing Kitaro's wrist with two of them.
Crack! Crack!
Its head split open like a robot's, preparing to unleash a deadly laser cannon aimed directly at Kitaro.
Kitaro ducked backward, then countered with a powerful kick aimed at its jaw.
The kick not only redirected the laser cannon but also snapped Asura Path's neck.
Crack!
Still holding Asura Path's torso, Kitaro charged it with lightning chakra.
Slash!
He tore the body apart in a single upward motion, scattering mechanical parts across the battlefield.
"Summoning Jutsu: Yata Bird!"
A massive bird with razor-sharp talons dove at Kitaro, its beak aimed like a spear.
Unfazed, Kitaro coated his fist in Armament Haki and punched the bird's beak.
Boom!
"Cawww—!"
The bird's head shattered, leaving its lifeless body to plummet to the ground.
The battlefield was littered with debris, defeated summons, and broken Pain bodies. Kitaro stood tall, unscathed, his power overwhelming.
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