Perfect Susanoo Takes the Stage
Later, Shinki asked the Sage of the deep seat if every Pain had Black Rods like the one on this Pain's corpse.
After receiving a Sage Fukasaku, Shinki stood in the Hokage's Office and shared his guess.
"Based on autopsies and research on the Black Rods, it can be concluded that all Pain were controlled by Chakra."
"Further, based on the message sent back by Master Jiraiya."
"I suspect that none of the six Pains that have appeared so far are the real 'Pain'."
"I don't quite understand," Sage Fukasaku said, still a little confused.
"It's like Puppeteer controlling a puppet."
"It can be understood that these six Pains, each with different abilities, are puppets controlled by others, while the real 'Pain,' namely Nagato, has been hiding in the shadows, manipulating everything."
After listening to Shinki's speech, everyone in the Hokage's Office fell into deep thought.
Although it sounds far-fetched, what Shinki said is very likely to be true.
Shinki's complex gaze swept over everyone present.
He never intended to use Konoha's power to avenge his master.
"Sage Fukasaku, could you tell me more about Pain's abilities?"
The Sage Fukasaku guessed what the Shinki was thinking, and the two Toads looked at each other with complicated expressions.
Finally, he nodded. "Okay."
"First, there's the one with the short Orange hair. He has three Black Rods on the bridge of his nose, and his abilities include attraction and pulling... It's not that I'm being vague, it's just that that's all he's shown in combat..."
"Next is..."
At the same time.
Orochimaru's Southern Base.
Sasuke is coming here to recruit the fourth member of his team, Karin.
"I said, she's a guard at the Southern Base, can she really just come and go with us like that?"
Suigetsu asked.
"Certainly."
Sasuke smiled and nodded confidently.
He turned his head and looked at Naruto beside him.
Naruto looked surprised and pointed to himself. "Me? I don't know her! (꒪⌓꒪)"
"You don't expect me to use my good looks to seduce you, do you?!"
Sasuke:(≖╻≖;)
"What are you thinking? Even if you were to use your good looks, it wouldn't be your turn!"
"What I mean is, we've met her before."
Naruto scratched his head.
He had lived for sixteen years and never remembered ever knowing a woman named Karin.
Sasuke, knowing Naruto wasn't very bright, explained, "Chunin Ninja Exams, Shinki saved her life."
Naruto suddenly realized, "Oh, I see!"
"But the Shinki isn't here anymore! ┐(´-`)┌"
Sasuke: "The fact that the Shinki isn't here doesn't mean we can't use his name to intimidate people. (◔◡◔)"
"I already inquired about it."
"After the Chunin Ninja Exams that year, Karin became a huge fan of Shinki."
"Over the years, she not only collected all sorts of Shinki merchandise like crazy, but even bought a kimono that Shinki had once worn from someone else at a high price..."
Suigetsu, who already disliked Karin, developed an even worse impression of her after hearing Sasuke's description.
"Is it really necessary? While Shinki is handsome, there's no need to be this obsessed. (||๐_๐)"
Sasuke: "You have the nerve to talk about others like that?! You still have that sword that was broken by the Shinki back then!! (′д`σ)σ"
Suigetsu blushed. "I'm different, I simply admire him."
Immediately afterwards, the group entered the Southern Base in a lively atmosphere.
They succeeded without even talking to Karin for long.
Karin's eyes lit up when she learned that Shinki was coming, and she even volunteered to join the team!
After leaving the southern base, Naruto silently gave Sasuke a thumbs up.
Just then, a communications eagle flew in from the sky.
"Has the latest information about Itachi arrived?"
Sasuke spoke, he raised his hand and let the hawk land on his wrist.
Then, he removed the letter tube tied to the eagle's leg.
Unfold the letter; it reads:
[Konoha, Jiraiya of the Sannin of Konoha, died in battle in Amegakure; the killer was Pain, the Leader of Akatsuki!]
Naruto was standing nearby, leaned closer and asked curiously, "What's written on the paper...?"
Naruto didn't finish his sentence; he was instantly struck dumb, frozen in place!
"The Pervy Sage is dead?"
Naruto finally understood why he had felt so uneasy yesterday.
It was as if the spirits were sensing the passing of a loved one!
After a moment of silence, Naruto looked up and said firmly.
"Sasuke, I'm going to Amegakure!"
Sasuke nearby, was also stunned.
After a brief moment of thought, he nodded.
"I'll go with you."
"But let me make this clear beforehand: I won't die easily before I've completed my revenge."
As he spoke, Sasuke turned his head and looked at Karin and Suigetsu behind him.
"As for the two of you, you shouldn't get involved in this matter."
"In the meantime, gather information on Itachi. We'll take action after I return..."
The Suigetsu are silent.
Karin took a step forward. "The one who died was Jiraiya, Jiraiya the Legendary Sannin, wasn't he?"
"He is Shinki's master."
"So, I want to go with you."
"The Shinki's love".
"That is what I love."
In Konoha, after listening to Shinki 'Sage Fukasaku description of the abilities of the six Pains, Shinki nodded.
"I see."
Tsunade guessed what Shinki was thinking and quickly stopped him, saying, "Shinki, don't do anything rash!"
"Amegakure is a very isolated Ninja Village; we don't know what traps Pain has set up inside."
"If something happens to you, then Jiraiya's revenge will truly be hopeless."
Shinki smiled slightly at this.
"Master Tsunade, you seem to underestimate your disciple."
After saying that, Shinki's eyes turned into blood-red Mangekyo!
Immediately afterwards, a jade-green Susanoo Armor appeared on his body!!
Armor expansion, perfection!
Finally, it transformed into the Perfect Susanoo!
A war god, two hundred meters tall, clad in Samurai armor, wielding Spiral Sword, and with Warrior God sprouting from his back!!
At this moment, everyone in the Hokage's Office: (≖╻≖;),=͟͟͞͞(꒪ᗜ꒪ ‧̣̥̇), ⊙▽⊙, Σ(っ°Д °;)っ
Utatane Koharu and Mitokado Homura, began to ponder.
They actually considered removing this genius Ninja from the Konoha Ninja?!
What a stupid idea!!
A genius Ninja possesses both incredibly powerful Wood Release and mastery of the Perfect Susanoo!!
Such a person has probably already rivaled, or even surpassed, the God of Shinobi of yesteryear!
Tsunade at this moment:(´◊ω◊`)
This kid really makes himself look good!
Next time, could you please not transform in the Hokage's Office?!
(╯‵□′)╯┻━┻
It even broke through the ceiling!
I just organized this today!!
Although she thought this to herself, Tsunade did not say it out loud.
Knowing he couldn't stop Shinki's advance, he cautioned, "Be extremely careful; the opponent is Pain. Don't let your guard down!"
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P. S.: After reading the comments, many readers expressed their regret over Jiraiya's death. Don't worry, with the protagonist's strength, he will be resurrected later!!