If the Six Paths' combined power were used to perform Shinra Tensei, it could annihilate the entire village of Konoha.
Its destructive potential was terrifying.
Yet, Shinho didn't retreat, instead, he advanced.
Repulsive force was still force, and force could be countered by force.
Earth Overlord Gu!
Strength surged upward from the ground into Shinho's body as his feet was planted fimly in the ground.
Deva Path's pupils contracted.
What was happening?
But there was no time to ponder. He instinctively increased his chakra output.
A massive shockwave exploded outward.
Due to the effects of Shinra Tensei, Shinho's punch didn't directly land on Deva Path but struck the invisible forcefield around him instead.
Even so, Deva Path was forced backward by the overwhelming recoil.
Konan appeared behind him in an instant, bracing him with both hands but still sliding back a few steps.
An expression of disbelief spread across her face.
The normally unstoppable Banshō Ten'in and Shinra Tensei had been neutralized?
And not only that, the Deva Path had been at a disadvantage in the very first exchange.
This was unheard of.
"Be careful,"
Konan warned gravely, "He's incredibly strong."
Deva Path, for once, didn't argue.
Up until now, he had believed that no matter how powerful Shinho Aburame was, he would be crushed before the power of the Rinnegan, the power of a god.
But now, he was forced to admit that Shinho was no ordinary opponent.
Still, he remained confident.
After all, his abilities weren't limited to just Banshō Ten'in and Shinra Tensei.
"The Rinnegan doesn't seem as invincible as the legends claim,"
Shizune muttered, surprise evident on her face.
"Things are not that simple,"
Jiraiya said, his expression grim. "The other five haven't moved yet, they're just watching."
Doubt filled his heart.
The Rinnegan was supposed to be Nagato's.
But now Yahiko had it, along with five others who each possessed a pair.
"It's fine,"
Tsunade said firmly, "Believe in him."
Jiraiya blinked in surprise.
There was a light in her eyes, a limitless confidence and something more.
Was her bond with Shinho really that strong?
...
At that moment, Asura Path suddenly moved.
His bald head split open, revealing a hidden chakra cannon.
Of all the Six Paths, Asura Path was the most mechanical, similar to Sasori's puppets, a body equipped with countless weapons.
The cannon whirred as it charged. Chakra coalesced into a beam of searing light that streaked through the air at blinding speed.
Following closely behind was Preta Path, a massive figure who specialized in absorption.
Preta Path's abilities were twofold. One allowed him to absorb any ninjutsu, and the other could drain chakra from his opponents.
In the original timeline, he had an impressive record of absorbing techniques like Sage Art: Goemon and Massive Rasengan.
Heavenly Cascade of Light!
Shinho activated three Gu in rapid succession to form thr killing move..
The sky shimmered as golden beams of light cascaded downward like boiling streams of water, forming a glowing river.
The radiant current surged with unimaginable power, devouring the chakra beam from Asura Path's cannon and crashing toward Preta Path.
Preta Path immediately halted, raising his hands.
Blocking Technique Absorption Seal!
A formless shield of sealing energy materialized in front of him.
The brilliant river of light slammed into the barrier.
For a moment, the relentless surge was halted.
Visibly, the river of light shrank by a fraction.
However, the speed of absorption couldn't keep up with the sheer intensity of the attack.
Crack!
The barrier shattered.
Preta Path was engulfed by the torrent of light, sent flying before crashing to the ground, unable to move.
Deva Path's eyes widened.
Was there truly a jutsu that Preta Path couldn't absorb?
His reaction, however, was swift.
Shinra Tensei!
This time, Deva Path increased the power of the repulsive force severalfold.
With his focus sharpened, he poured more chakra into the technique.
Though it wasn't as devastating as the Shinra Tensei he used on Konoha in the original timeline, the force was still immense, capable of repelling any shinobi.
Previously, it had severely injured foes like Orochimaru and Hanzo of the Salamander, rendering them incapable of continuing battle.
A boundless shockwave erupted, shattering the earth, kicking up dust, and hurtling toward Shinho.
Konan's face tightened.
This was the strongest Shinra Tensei Deva Path could use without resorting to his ultimate move.
A hint of tension and anticipation flickered in her eyes.
Djinn Transformation!
Shinho 's body rapidly expanded, growing to a towering height of five meters.
Dragon Elephant Strength Gu!
Effort multiplier Gu—Fivefold!
Shinho spread his legs slightly and unleashed a ferocious punch.
The beast phantom of the Dragon Elephant reappeared behind him.
Two invisible forces collided violently, releasing a massive shockwave.
The ground caved in, forming a deep crater.
Countless fragments of stone and soil scattered in all directions.
The next moment—
The repulsive force was overwhelmed and pushed back.
Shinho's unfathomable strength swept forward like a storm, surging toward Deva Path and the others.
"How is this possible?"
Konan was momentarily stunned.
Deva Path's expression darkened.
Since Shinra Tensei had a five-second cooldown, he couldn't use it again immediately.
But he didn't panic.
Rocket Fist!
Asura Path raised his arm.
His wrist detached, launching his mechanical fist like a missile.
In the original story, it was this very weapon that had killed Jiraiya.
The incredible speed of Asura Path's rocket fist collided with the raging winds.
However, the supposedly indestructible mechanical arm shattered into pieces under the distortion of sheer force.
Giant Multi-Headed Dog!
The enormous three-headed beast arrived just in time, placing itself between its master and Shinho.
Ordinarily, the Giant Multi-Headed Dog would split into more heads when attacked.
But this time, it didn't have the chance. Like Asura Path's fist, it was pulverized into fragments.
Deva Path was momentarily bewildered.
Was this truly the strength a human could possess?
Konan opened her mouth but found herself at a loss for words.
A true monster!
Deva Path had always proclaimed himself a god.
She had believed in him wholeheartedly.
The Rinnegan's power was indeed overwhelming.
But what was happening now?
"Impressive, Hokage-sama!"
Might Guy exclaimed in awe.
If he hadn't opened the Eight Gates, he knew his only fate from such an attack would have been death.
Yamato nodded in agreement.
Even his Wood Release wouldn't have been able to withstand such power.
Both of them were already far beyond the average jōnin in strength.
Jiraiya's expression shifted repeatedly.
The Rinnegan was powerful, so powerful that it defied belief.
Yet, Shinho's strength surpassed it.
How?
Jiraiya couldn't understand.
"Shinho..."
Shizune bit her lip, her gaze a bit unfocused.
His overwhelming dominance reminded her of the nights when she had been helpless under his control.
Tsunade let out a breath of relief.
So, this Rinnegan isn't as terrifying as it's made out to be.
From the current situation, Shinho clearly held the upper hand.
Tsunade cast a sidelong glance at Shizune and couldn't help but smirk.
Still... there was no denying that Shinho's display of power stirred something within her.
"If that's all you've got, you won't be taking any tailed beasts today, let alone know thair location,"
Shinho said, looking at Konan with a smile.
"My offer still stands, If you're willing to join Konoha, I won't kill you."
"Arrogant!"
Deva Path shouted angrily. "Let me show you the true power of a god!"
Shinho's calm demeanor had thoroughly infuriated Nagato.
Ever since he had unlocked the full power of the Rinnegan, Nagato had ruled Amegakure and the Akatsuki like an untouchable god.
But today, someone dared to look down on him!
Deva Path pressed his palms together.
A vast amount of chakra gathered between them, forming a small black sphere in an instant.
With its formation, an overwhelming gravitational force spread in all directions.
Chibaku Tensei!
This time, there was no room for failure!
Konan's heart surged with hope.
After all, this was the legendary jutsu said to have been used by the Sage of Six Paths to create the moon itself.
The black sphere floated into the air.
Its immense gravitational pull began to draw everything toward it.
Chunks of rock and earth were uprooted, rapidly assembling into a massive sphere.
In mere moments, the orb of debris grew to the size of a small moon, suspended high in the sky.
Shinho stood still.
His clothes and hair were pulled upward by the force.
As the gravitational pull intensified, his body began to tremble.
"What... what is this jutsu?!"
Shizune asked, her face pale with fear.
Tsunade clenched her fists instinctively.
She had believed in Shinho.
But the sheer power of Chibaku Tensei was too terrifying, it was impossible not to worry.
"Yahiko, stop this!"
Jiraiya shouted desperately.
"Jiraiya-sensei,"
Deva Path said coldly, "it seems you've finally starting to understand the pain."
"I won't stop, because only pain can bring peace."
"You...how did you change so..."
Jiraiya couldn't believe his ears.
The cheerful, warm-hearted Yahiko he once knew would never have spoken such words.
"Kid!"
Tsunade couldn't hold back anymore and shouted.
Shinho suddenly shot into the air.
He was pulled along with the debris, becoming part of the mass forming around the black sphere.
"This is the power of a god."
Deva Path clapped his hands together.
"Crush him!"
Shinho's massive body was wrapped in layers of rocks and trees, becoming a part of the Chibaku Tensei's growing mass.
"Damn it!"
Tsunade slammed her fist against the barrier in frustration.
But the barrier didn't budge.
"Let me handle this!"
Might Guy roared, stepping forward.
Eight Gates Formation!
A burst of blue steam shot into the sky.
In an emergency, he had opened the Seventh Gate directly.
The Eighth Gate, the Gate of Death, was a last resort, it could cause the user's body to collapse, even leading to death.
"Wait!"
Yamato suddenly called out.
"The Hokage-sama is fine!"
As his words fell, a blinding light erupted in the sky.
The massive sphere of Chibaku Tensei suddenly shattered, sending a tsunami of chakra crashing down in all directions.
A shockwave surged outward, forming a massive storm.
"What is that?"
Might Guy's blue steam halted mid-air as he stared in astonishment.
"Shinho?"
Shizune rubbed her eyes, unable to believe what she was seeing.
"Is this another transformation technique?"
Tsunade was dumbfounded as she looked up at Shinho in the sky.
A colossal figure more than six meters tall stood in the air.
Its muscular form was like chiseled stone, rippling with raw power.
Around its body swirled radiant streams of energy representing heaven, earth, water, and fire, forming a etherial suit of armor.
But the most striking feature was its eight arms, six monstrous arms and two humanoid ones.
The giant's eyes glowed blood-red, with a demonic horn protruding from its forehead. Its stoic, expressionless face exuded an aura of terrifying majesty.
It was as if a demonic god had descended from the skies.
Six-Armed Heavenly Zombie King!
"Now, let me show you what true divine power is."
Shinho's voice was calm but carried an undeniable weight as he spoke.
Deva Path stared into his eyes and felt, for the first time, an unprecedented sense of crisis.
"What... what is that?"
Konan was utterly stunned.
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