Six orange-haired figures clad in Akatsuki Organization robes descended onto the battlefield. Konoha's outskirts had already been engulfed by war. Deidara had done a fine job, at least when it came to explosions.
"That's right, those are the legendary Eyes of God—the same eyes possessed by the legendary Sage of Six Paths... the Rinnegan." Even from far away, Kakashi's heart sank as he fought the enemy. Just as Jiraiya had said, those eyes...
"Too many people have died here. Their pain has made me grow. Ignorant, foolish children can only become adults after they come to know pain."
Deva Path extended a hand toward Kakashi from afar, seemingly muttering to himself.
"But within endless pain, I have achieved growth beyond that of mortals. I have transformed from a mortal into a god."
Kakashi felt an immense pulling force tugging at his body, dragging him uncontrollably toward Deva Path Pain.
Deva Path Pain held a black rod in his other hand. He flickered behind Kakashi and, while Kakashi was still resisting the pull with no time to watch his back, drove the rod through his body.
"Pfft~" As the white smoke dispersed, it proved to be only a clone. The real Kakashi appeared elsewhere, covered in cold sweat.
That power... Is this the power of the Rinnegan? Kakashi remained on guard. He looked at the other Rinnegan wielders, who seemed to be standing by, and the sense of foreboding in his heart grew stronger.
"We are the Six Paths of Pain, bringing pain to the world..." Deva Path said flatly, and the other Pains began to move as well.
Six pairs of eyes stared at Kakashi in unison. Their purple, ripple-like pupils seemed to possess an allure capable of drawing in one's soul.
"Kakashi-sensei! I'll help you!" Seeing that they had