On Naruto's palm, an energy body composed of star particles and swirling air currents is undergoing a transformation.
It conducts planetary-level microscopic manipulation and macroscopic simulation. The Starry Sky Chakra from Saturn itself contains fragments of the cosmic laws of "order," "structure," and "gravitational binding."
Particle flow manipulation and energy compression.
Finally, what appeared in the palm of my hand was a miniature yet magnificent creation that perfectly replicated the shape of Saturn —at its center was a steadily rotating Rasengan core radiating a dark golden light, while around it were several distinct, slowly revolving rings made of energy.
The rotation speed, energy properties, and even particle composition of each ring can be independently controlled. They are both the "shackles" that bind the core and the "sharp blades" that can be released at any time.
[ Rasengan: Ring Star] -- Its most terrifying feature is its adjustability.
Size can range from the size of a fingernail dust particle to the true planetary scale of Saturn.
Its power ranges from shattering rocks to destroying half the Solar System.
Naruto gazed silently at the miniature "star" in his palm. Even he himself was somewhat dazed by his current power.
The resonance with the stars... all of this combined propelled him into an unknown realm that even the " Six Paths " level could not define.
But this is not the end. He still has his final trump card.
If Uchiha Obito and Black Zetsu remain holed up indefinitely... then this will be the only way to end everything.
In the blink of an eye, Naruto had precisely adjusted the power parameters of [ Rasengan: Ring Star] to a critical point that was enough to completely destroy Six Paths of Pain fighting capabilities, but would not have a greater impact, harm Konan, or cause uncontrollable environmental damage.
"That technique... Konan, get out of here immediately! The farther the better!"
For the first time Deva Path Pain's voice revealed a clear sense of solemnity and urgency.
As the Deva Path Dao issued its warning, the Six Paths of Pain suddenly dispersed, attempting to create distance in different directions and at different speeds to evade the sharpness of that unknown technique.
However, the attack pattern of [ Rasengan: Ring Star] is not the concept of a straight line or wide area bombardment as in traditional ninjutsu.
"Buzz--!"
The rotation speed of the several energy rings on the outer layer of the suspended miniature star suddenly increased! The next moment, instead of being launched out as a whole, six streams of solid particle energy burst forth from them!
The moment these air currents appeared, they each locked onto a retreating figure of Pain, tearing through the rain with bizarre arcs far exceeding their own speed, and pursuing him!
" Sealing Technique: Absorption Seal!"
Faced with the unavoidable stream of particles, the Preta Path of the Six Paths suddenly stopped, crossed its arms in front of it with its palms facing outward, and instantly unfurled a semi-transparent shield capable of absorbing all chakra energy!
"Laugh..."
The first wisp of particle energy struck the shield and was actually partially blocked and absorbed! The Preta Path's ability seemed to be working, as the violent energy flow showed signs of being neutralized.
But it's only "seemingly".
Uchiha Satsuki, who had been standing still, had the Mangekyo pattern under his mask subtly shifting.
"Boom!"
A silent, dark flame suddenly ignited on the surface of the particle flow!
As a medium, a modified rule was attached to this energy attack.
[This technique will ignore any form of energy defense and absorption.]
"Puff--!"
The absorption shield of the Preta Path instantly became meaningless. The particle energy stream wrapped in black flames passed through the shield without any hindrance and went straight into the Preta Path's body!
The Preta Path puppet's entire body seemed to explode internally, all its chakra circuits were violently destroyed, it staggered a step, and then with a "bang," it fell straight onto the sea, completely turning back into an ordinary corpse.
" Shinra Tensei!"
Without hesitation, Deva Path Pain unleashed his strongest defensive and counter-attack Dojutsu against the incoming particle stream!
"BOOM--!!"
A powerful repulsive field erupted from the Deva Path Dao, forming an invisible spherical absolute defensive domain! The incoming particle flow crashed heavily into the repulsive field, producing a dull roar like the striking of a giant bell! The repulsive field trembled violently, actually managing to withstand this first wave of impact and even beginning to rebound!
However, the [ Rasengan: Ring Star] attack was not a one-time burst. The miniature star remained suspended, continuously releasing energy to replenish its consumption.
The particle flow rushing towards the Deva Path was like a waterfall with a source, its impact continuous, each wave stronger than the last!
"Click... click..."
The faint sound of space itself cracking under the strain could be heard. The Deva Path's [ Shinra Tensei ] was activated intermittently, and the continuous resistance against this inexhaustible, extremely high-energy impact placed a huge burden on the Deva Path as a puppet and on Nagato behind him.
Visible ripples and cracks began to appear in the repulsive field, and the Deva Path's body trembled slightly.
The fates of the other four realms— the Asura Path, the Human Path, the Animal Path, and the Naraka Path —were sealed the moment the Preta Path was instantly annihilated and the Deva Path fell into a stalemate.
Lacking the absorption capabilities of the Preta Path and the absolute repulsive force of the Deva Path, they are utterly powerless against this particle flow that tracks, ignores conventional defenses, and possesses planetary-level destructive properties.
Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom!
Four muffled thuds, all occurring in the same order!
The Asura Path attempted to retaliate with mechanical arms and missiles, but the particle stream detonated prematurely.
The Human Path and Animal Path tried to evade or communicate with the panda's defenses, but the tracking particle stream was faster, easily penetrating their hasty defenses and completely destroying their internal structures.
The Naraka Path attempted to dive underwater or summon King of Hell, but the particle stream ignored the medium and annihilated it along with the summoning incantation.
In just a few breaths, apart from the Deva Path which was still struggling to hold on, the other five Paths of Pain were completely annihilated! Their remains or corpses floated on the sea, and the light of the Rinnegan was completely extinguished.
"Boom--!!!"
The final roar signaled the end.
The particle flow finally and completely overwhelmed Deva Path Pain's [ Shinra Tensei ]. The violent energy flow was no longer obstructed and instantly devoured Deva Path's body.
The Deva Path —this puppet made from the corpse of Yahiko —Nagato had all its internal chakra rods that maintained its movement, as well as the Rinnegan's connecting channels, precisely and thoroughly stripped and destroyed.
As the afterglow of the energy dissipated, what appeared on the sea was no longer the majestic and indifferent "God's Deva Path," but only the corpse of an ordinary young man with a calm face, old wounds on his body, and an empty black rod.
Six Paths of Pain were annihilated.
The [ Rasengan: Ring Star] on Naruto's palm slowly dissipated. He raised his head and looked at Konan, who was trembling slightly in mid-air due to shock, despair, and helplessness.
"The battle is over."
"Now, could you please take us to Nagato?"
This request, or rather, this instruction, made Konan's heart clench suddenly.
"I repeat myself,"
Menma continued, "I won't take his life. You can choose to believe it or not. But the fact is, he has now lost his 'god's' shell and become human again. I want to talk to him, that's all."
"I hope you won't refuse. The only difference is whether the process is 'ugly.' Will you lead the way gracefully, allowing the meeting to take place in a relatively peaceful environment, or will I search myself, perhaps alerting the villagers of Amegakure, and ultimately forcibly meet him in a potentially unpleasant atmosphere?"
Konan hovered in the air, the edges of her paper wings fluttering slightly due to the disorder of her chakra.
What else could she do?
The Six Paths of Pain, Nagato's strongest weapon, were easily wiped out like child's play in the face of the opponent's inconceivable power.
Nagato's physical body cannot move. If I fight desperately, I might be able to buy some time, but the outcome is certain—I will die, and the enemy will still find Nagato.
What will Nagato face then, having lost all barriers and bargaining chips?
Menma's words, "It won't take my life," became the only straw she could grasp in her despair. She could only gamble, gamble that this mysterious and powerful opponent, at least in this matter, still retained a sliver of credibility.
Deep within Rain Village, hidden among layers of pipes and steel structures, lies a secret, secluded chamber.
The air was damp and stagnant, filled with a musty smell. Dim light came from a few low-wattage chakra lamps on the walls, barely outlining the simple and strange furnishings, and in the center... a shocking figure.
Her long, red hair, dull and dry, like lifeless weeds, draped listlessly over her thin, bony shoulders.
His body sank deep into a specially made chair, revealing an empty and shrunken silhouette beneath it. His skin was so pale it was almost transparent, clinging tightly to his protruding bones. One after another, jet-black rods were deeply inserted into various parts of his body, serving as both the source of pain and the "antennae" necessary for him to transmit chakra outwards and control the Six Paths of Pain.
Nagato Uzumaki.
The boy who once possessed the vigorous vitality of the Uzumaki Clan has now been Rinnegan the overwhelming power of the Rinnegan, as well as years of accumulated pain and obsession, leaving only a withered, barely clinging-to-life shell.
A faint light filtered through the only entrance to the sealed room, accompanied by a slight, unnatural sound of air movement.
Nagato slowly raised her head, her dry eyelids struggling to open.
He's here.
The one who defeated Six Paths of Pain and shattered his illusion of being a "god".
In Nagato's heart, there was no fear, no anger, only exhaustion and his last remaining concern. The outcome was decided, and the path was blocked.
At this moment, his only thought was to use his compromise to buy Konan a chance to live.
Footsteps echoed in the silent chamber, unhurried and deliberate. The figure in the Fox Mask, along with the masked man behind him, whose aura was equally powerful, and the pale-faced Konan, appeared one after another in Nagato's blurry vision.
Menma stopped and stood a few meters away from Nagato, quietly "watching" this fragile human being who was the complete opposite of the image of a "god".
" Nagato... it seems you no longer... consider yourself a 'god'?"
This statement is not sarcastic, but rather a statement about the current situation.
"... Um."
Nagato admitted it, his voice hoarse and dry, "You've won. I can no longer continue on my path. What... what is your purpose?"