Six Paths of Pain (3)

Pain looked at Issui with disappointment and said, "Why don't you understand? Mortals can't change this world. Only the power of the gods can make everyone understand true fear and then submit to Kamui. So, you've experienced pain just like me. Join the gods in saving this world. You're not a child anymore. You need to understand pain, grow up, and with your power, the gods' pace will be even faster."

Issui calmly drew Shuriken at Deva Path Pain, saying expressionlessly, "Enough with the nonsense. You have your own thoughts, and I have my unwavering beliefs. Who is stronger? The victor will decide, and the loser will be condemned. Let this war decide."

Pain looked at Issui. In the end, Yishui could not possibly walk the same path as him. Since that was the case, then the only option was to fight each other's lives and beliefs head-on. His strength was undeniable, extremely powerful, but Yishui's strength was no less than his own. The real battle had only just begun.

"Ice - Ice-Breaking Flying Knives!!"

Issui clenched his right fist and squeezed hard in the direction of Deva Path Pain. A ball of ice covered with spikes appeared in Issui. Then, a large amount of ice Chakra was channeled into the ice spike ball, and thin ice blades shot out from it, targeting Deva Path Pain's position.

The ice blades are incredibly fast and numerous; if you were to be hit, you would be instantly reduced to a pile of minced meat. The thin ice blades occasionally reflected the sunlight from the sky, creating a dazzling, beautiful effect, but beneath this beautiful exterior lies a sharp edge.

"Water Release: Water Formation Wall!!" Deva Path Pain did not use Shinra Tensei to deflect the Issui's Ninjutsu; he wanted to test the strength of the Issui's normal attacks.

Deva Path Pain actually mistook Issui's Ice Release attacks for ordinary attacks. If it were someone else, they wouldn't think that way. No matter how you look at it, Issui's Ice Release are at least B-rank Ninjutsu, and they are special techniques, which are much more powerful than ordinary B= rank Ninjutsu.

Unfortunately, Nagato's Water Formation Wall failed to stop the onslaught of Issui blades. As the numerous ice blades crashed into the water curtain in front of Deva Path Pain, their initial momentum was diminished by the resistance of the Water Release. However, the continuous attacks of the ice blades gradually dissipated the resistance of the Water Release and continued to fly towards Deva Path, determined to Deva Path Pain a profound lesson.

A slight look of surprise appeared on Deva Path's face. It seemed that his Ice Release was not simple. As long as he did not stop supplying Chakra, these ice blades would continue to appear. It seemed that his strength was a little stronger than he had imagined, but that was all. He was not afraid, because he possessed the Rinnegan.

"Shinra Tensei!!" Deva Path Pain, the Deva Path, gazed solemnly at everything before him, raised his right hand, and shouted. In an instant, an unnamed repulsive force spread outwards.

In an instant, all the ice blades flying towards Pain were repelled by a powerful repulsion. Not only that, but all movable objects around Pain were also repelled. The repulsive force centered on Deva Path Pain continued to spread outwards, repelling everything in its path. Gradually, this repulsive force quickly spread to Issui's side...

As Ichisui unleashed his ice Issui, he suddenly felt his Chakra energy stagnate. Immediately afterward, his body was repelled by a force. He tried desperately to stop this repulsive force, but to no avail. "So powerful! No wonder it's Secret Technique of the Rinnegan. It's truly formidable. I underestimated the Rinnegan after all. It seems that as the most powerful Rinnegan native to the Hokage World, it possesses its own unique power—that's undeniable. Its strength has only just been revealed to everyone; it's about to show the world its dominance."

Issui's body was thrown into the air by the powerful repulsive force. Some of the ice blades he had launched also hit him, along with stones and weeds, all of which slammed into him, leaving Issui somewhat disheveled. When the picture was finished, he tried to stand up straight on the ground. If he had been thrown to the ground, he would have been utterly humiliated.

"Human power is ultimately weak and can never compare to that of the gods. No matter how powerful the Eye of Heaven is, it cannot stop the power of reincarnation. It's not too late to submit now. I can forgive your disrespect for the gods," Pain said calmly, looking at the disheveled Issui.

Issui's face turned ashen, red and purple, like a wilted eggplant. Damn it, he'd been underestimated. He wasn't some pushover, and his Eye of Heaven wasn't just ordinary. "Your Rinnegan is the pinnacle of local power, while my Eye of Heaven is the pinnacle of power from another world. The real battle has only just begun. A momentary lapse doesn't define me. Damn it, trying to undermine my confidence? No way! My mental fortitude is still very strong."

"Hmph, enough nonsense. Your power may be a bit peculiar, but it's just that it's stronger. Besides, without seeing the true outcome, no one can judge the real result. Do you think my Eye of Heaven is really that weak? You're sorely mistaken. We'll find out after a match."

Pain said nonchalantly, "Is that so? Then let me see your true power. The Eye of Heaven, is it really that powerful, or just an empty name? Everyone will soon find out."

Issui concentrated, clasped his hands together, and said, "Alright, since that's the case, then I'll show you what the Eye of Heaven —Black!"

Issui decided to use the final stage of Black to deal with Deva Path Pain first, perhaps the power of Black could counter his gravitational repulsion. A vertical crack on his forehead gradually opened, stretching out to both sides, and a black eye suddenly appeared in the crack, exuding an aura of devouring and destruction.

Deva Path Pain silently observed the eye that had suddenly appeared on Issui's forehead. What a strange ability! Kekkei Genkai eye suddenly appearing on the forehead—perhaps one of the origins of the name "Eye of Heaven." But when Pain's Rinnegan met Issui's black vertical eye, he noticed something eerie. Issui's black vertical eye constantly emitted a hallucinatory energy. If an ordinary person stared at it for too long, they might fall into some kind of illusion. It was a terrifying eye, automatically casting Genjutsu on its surroundings from time to time, and very subtly at that. Issui himself probably hadn't even noticed it.

"Banshō Ten'in!!" Although Pain was surprised by Issui's eyes, he did not pause. He stretched out his right hand and gently pulled at Issui. Instantly, a powerful suction force emanated from Deva Path Pain's hand.

Just as he revealed the Issui of Eye of Heaven, before he could even speak, he felt a powerful force pulling him towards it. However, he was not surprised and secretly smiled to himself, letting Deva Path Pain draw him in.

"Bang..." In just an instant, Deva Path Pain's right hand grabbed Issui by the collar, lifting Issui up like a chick.

"Mortals are mortals after all. Even if they possess some strange new abilities, they cannot contend with gods. This world is controlled by the gods. They can exclude, distance themselves from, or befriend or capture anyone with just a thought. Young man, it's not too late to turn back from your misguided ways, but I don't have the patience to wait any longer. I've already given you one chance, but you squandered it easily. Bear the judgment of the gods. Your fate will end in my hands..." Pain said coldly, a black staff emerging from his left palm. The staff's head was sharp, and he held the staff in his left hand, ready to stab it into the chest of the Issui in his right hand.

Issui watched Deva Path's actions with a cold smile, clasped his hands together, and said, "Distorting Light!"

Suddenly, Issui disappeared from in front of Deva Path Pain and appeared behind him, holding a sharp ice sword, which he fiercely stabbed at Deva Path Pain's body.

The Deva Path stared in astonishment at the blank space before it. What happened? It vanished in an instant. How could this be? It wasn't a rapid movement; it was a true disappearance.

"Pfft..." Deva Path heard a crisp sound. The sound came from his own body. He calmly looked down at his chest and saw a sharp ice sword emerge from his body, piercing him through the heart. Unfortunately, it was useless. His body was not a living flesh and blood. It was a lifeless being and was not afraid of any bloody attacks.

"| Shinra Tensei!!!" Pain wouldn't sit idly by and wait to die. He immediately used repulsive force to send Issui flying. The powerful repulsive force pushed Issui and his ice sword back.

"Squeak..." Issui pressed his feet hard against the ground, but the repulsive force of Shinra Tensei still sent him flying backward. His feet scraped against the ground, leaving two deep lines in the dirt.

Although he was bounced back, Issui was still somewhat smug. The Distorting Light of the Eye of Heaven Black Realm could twist all attacks and instantly appear beside the enemy. Deva Path Pain wanted to attack him, but unfortunately, he was outmaneuvered and twisted back, then delivered a heavy blow. Although he didn't find the real Pain and couldn't harm the real Nagato, it was still a good morale boost. Haha, he must be very surprised this time. Deva Path couldn't help but turn around, looking at Issui with surprise, and said, "Space-Time Secret Technique??"

Issui said smugly, "Bingo, you got it right, but there's no reward. So, although your Rinnegan is indeed good, my Eye of Heaven is just as good. In comparison, I won by a single move just now. What do you say? You self-proclaimed god, when you realize you can't control everything, can you still remain so stubborn?"

Pain shook his head and said calmly, "Gods understand the existence of all kinds of suffering, can endure everything, and only then can they inflict pain and despair on mortals. This is the true nature of a god. They need no so-called pity, no so-called courage. The greatness of being indifferent to all existence—how could you possibly understand this spirit? Don't be complacent because of a little success. Often, after joy comes endless destruction. Mortals are like this, trying to understand the greatness of gods. They think they already understand the power of gods, but what they understand is just the tip of the iceberg..."