"Shinra Tensei."
Facing the Root Division ninjas' attack, Nagato decisively activated the Rinnegan's ability. The four kunai flew backward toward the Root Division ninjas, instantly piercing the bodies of two of them.
"Pfft! Pfft! Pfft! Pfft!"
The two Root Division ninjas struck by the kunai were sent flying, smashing viciously into the ruins.
"What... kind of ability is that?"
"Could it be... the Rinnegan's ability?"
Before the Root Division unit had set out, Shimura Danzō had not told his subordinates about the Rinnegan. As a result, these Root Division ninjas knew nothing of its abilities and were instantly killed by Nagato's attack.
"Dad! Mom!"
After Nagato dealt with the two Root Division ninjas, Xiao Qing threw herself onto her parents' bodies and burst into loud sobs.
Seeing this, Nagato had no choice but to step forward and pull Xiao Qing up.
"Xiao Qing, leave with me first. The enemy will be here soon."
Nagato understood Xiao Qing's feelings very well, but this was not the time for sentimentality.
"Trying to leave won't be so easy now."
Just as Nagato helped Xiao Qing to her feet, another squad of Root Division ninjas arrived and surrounded them.
At that moment, the Rinnegan's ability had finished cooling down.
"Shinra Tensei!"
A powerful repulsive force erupted outward from Nagato, instantly clearing the area.
The Root Division ninjas were all hurled backward. The lucky ones were stopped by nearby trees or buildings, though the violent impacts still left them severely injured.
The unlucky ones struck sharp rocks or wooden stakes, scraped open by the obstacles or pierced straight through. The sight was too gruesome to behold.
"Go."
With no time to bury Xiao Qing's parents, Nagato grabbed Xiao Qing and hurried away.
"Dad! Mom!"
Xiao Qing cried herself hoarse. As Nagato dragged her away, she