One Against Seven, Oh! I've Got Something Good Here!

Amidst the dust, the smoke cleared to reveal Pain standing expressionless, his right hand supporting the stump of his severed left arm.

His gaze was deep and resolute, as if no amount of pain or setback could ever shake the convictions held within his heart.

Behind Pain lay a scene of ruins; the once-prosperous village was now reduced to a state of utter devastation.

His left arm was gone, and while intense pain coursed through his entire body, he did not let out a single groan.

Pain slowly raised his head to look toward the distant Complete Body Susanoo, whose massive figure stood like a mountain peak, radiating a suffocating sense of oppression.

On the forehead of the Susanoo, the glass-like six-tomoe Rinnegan flickered slightly, as if deep cosmic stars were shimmering within them, revealing endless mystery and power. That trace of slight surprise was like a ripple on a calm lake, instantly shattering the surrounding tranquility.

Summoning the Naraka Path, Asura Path, and Animal Path to block Kirin—he really is a cockroach that refuses to die, Liuli thought, feeling speechless.

He had personally infused a bit of Six Paths power into the Kirin ninjutsu, and that heart-stopping scene still felt vivid before his eyes.

The eerie abilities of the Naraka Path, the formidable taijutsu of the Asura Path, and the bizarre ninjutsu of the Animal Path had combined to forcibly withstand the violent onslaught of Kirin.

Liuli had to admit that the strength of the Six Paths of Pain truly exceeded his expectations.

He had originally thought that Kirin, as Sasuke's ultimate Lightning Release ninjutsu, possessed enough power to destroy everything.

Yet, in front of the Six Paths of Pain, Kirin no longer seemed quite so terrifying.

In the original story, the Six Paths of Pain had been pummeled by the Six-Tails Naruto, yet they had not sustained any substantial damage.

This was proof enough that the defensive and restorative capabilities of the Six Paths of Pain were truly astonishing.

Thinking of this, Liuli could not help but develop an even deeper interest in the Six Paths of Pain.

"But those three puppets are dead; only three paths of the Six Paths of Pain remain, and the others aren't nearly as capable."

Pain panted rapidly, struggling to recover his chakra. Just then, a figure approached quickly—it was his teammate, Konan.

"Pain, are you alright?" Konan asked with concern, her eyes revealing deep worry.

Pain nodded, his voice somewhat hoarse: "I am fine, I just need some time to recover my chakra."

"All three puppets are dead. This person is very strong. I've used all my skills, and it's fair to say I can't beat him." Nagato, who was controlling Pain from behind, spat out a mouthful of blood, his body leaning powerlessly against the wall.

The entire space seemed to fall into silence, leaving only the sound of Nagato's heavy breathing and the slow dripping of blood.

His face was as pale as paper, and his eyes revealed deep exhaustion and helplessness.

He stared ahead, his heart filled with resignation and despair.

Pain stood there without speaking, but a cold chill emanated from his eyes.

He knew that this battle had exceeded their expectations; the enemy's strength was far greater than they had imagined.

And his three puppets, which were among their strongest combat assets, had now all been destroyed.

Who exactly is this person? Why does he possess such immense strength? Nagato's heart was filled with doubt and resentment.

He had always been an invincible existence, capable of easily defeating any enemy he encountered.

But this time, he had met an enemy against whom he was completely helpless.

Nagato spat out another mouthful of blood; his body was nearing its limit.

He knew he had made a fatal mistake: underestimating the enemy's strength. If they had been more cautious, perhaps they wouldn't have ended up in this state.

Pain took a deep breath; he knew he couldn't panic now, or it would only make the situation worse.

Konan is here, Itachi Uchiha and Kisame Hoshigaki are still over there, and that minor character Juzo Biwa is there too, but I don't see Obito or Zetsu. Liuli used his Rinnegan to perceive the changes in everything around him, yet he could not detect the locations of Zetsu and Obito, causing his brow to furrow slightly.

Liuli knew that Zetsu and Obito were extremely elusive existences. Zetsu's body could merge with the earth.

This allowed him to appear and disappear almost anywhere, while Obito possessed the mysterious Sharingan and space-time ninjutsu, enabling him to easily traverse different dimensions.

Their movements were difficult to track, which undoubtedly brought greater uncertainty to the entire battlefield.

Nagato cannot be killed; the Akatsuki organization still needs to exist. Hidan and Deidara haven't been added to the mix yet; if they were, and everyone got wiped out, how would I play out the Fourth Great Ninja War later? Liuli weighed the gravity of this thought repeatedly in his mind.

Liuli knew he was facing more than just a battle; he was considering the future of the entire Akatsuki organization.

As one of the core members of Akatsuki, Nagato's existence was crucial to the stability and power of the organization.

If Nagato were to die here, Akatsuki would lose a powerful leader and strategist, which would undoubtedly be a massive blow to the upcoming Fourth Great Ninja War.

He looked up at the battlefield, a cold glint flashing in his eyes. The absence of Hidan, Deidara, and the others left him feeling a bit frustrated—it was less fun without them.

He knew that once these powerful ninjas joined the fray, the situation would become much more complex and interesting.

As for Pain, he can't be killed either. After all, Six Paths Sasuke's strength is too overwhelming—he has the power to crush the heavens and the earth.

The existence of the Six Paths was like an insurmountable chasm that made ordinary ninjas tremble in fear; even Pain, the boss of the Konoha arc, could be killed in an instant.

Liuli's Rinnegan rotated slightly, locking onto Juzo Biwa in the distance.

His eyes shone with a resolute light, as if he had already made full preparations.

Juzo Biwa—a name that resonated throughout the ninja world.

He had once been one of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist, possessing immense strength. Yet, in Liuli's eyes, he was merely a target that had to be eliminated.

Liuli suddenly retracted his Susanoo. Konan and Pain, standing to the side, wore expressions of confusion; they had no idea what new trick Liuli was planning this time.

Why did he deactivate his Susanoo again? What is he trying to do? Nagato also felt puzzled. He frowned tightly, his gaze locked firmly on Liuli, attempting to find some clues from his expressions and movements.

In Liuli's eyes, the Rinnegan slowly rotated. She took a deep breath and whispered the name of that heart-stopping ninjutsu: "Amenotejikara."

Within Pain's line of sight, the figures of Kisame and Liuli crossed, their positions instantly swapped by the power of the Rinnegan.

This was an incredibly powerful space-time ninjutsu, capable of switching the positions of two targets in an instant, catching the enemy completely off guard.

Kisame had originally been standing in front of Juzo, but he suddenly found himself in Liuli's original position, while Liuli now stood before Juzo.

This sudden change left Kisame stunned, but he reacted quickly, a sense of foreboding rising in his heart.

Juzo was equally astonished; he had not expected Liuli to use such a powerful space-time ninjutsu to swap his position with Kisame's.

Sensing danger, he immediately channeled his chakra to adopt a defensive stance, but unfortunately, in the face of the Six Paths Rinnegan, all defensive strategies were rendered futile.

Liuli did not give the enemy much time to react, seizing the moment to launch her attack.

"Among all the roles in the Akatsuki, you are essentially a useless supporting character, so you must die."

Liuli said coldly, her tone devoid of any emotion. Her gaze was as sharp as an ice blade, piercing straight into the depths of Juzo's soul.

Hearing Liuli's words, Juzo froze for a moment, as if struck by a sudden blow.

He stared at Liuli in confusion, trying to find a hint of a joke on her face, but Liuli's expression remained cold and firm, making him shudder.

"What kind of nonsense are you spouting?" Juzo finally reacted, demanding loudly, "What is a supporting character? I am a member of the Akatsuki; how could I be a useless supporting character?"

Liuli did not answer his question, merely smiling coldly as she said, "You'll find out when you get to hell."

Upon hearing this, an inexplicable fear surged in Juzo's heart. Even Pain could not defeat her, let alone himself.

Juzo's heart was filled with doubt and resentment; he did not want to die like this, nor did he want to be seen as a useless supporting character.

He gripped his weapon tightly, preparing to launch a counterattack against Liuli.

However, Liuli did not give him the chance. Her figure vanished from the spot in an instant, reappearing behind Juzo.

She reached out a hand, pressed it gently onto Juzo's head, and pushed down with force.

"Bang!" A dull thud echoed as Juzo's body collapsed powerlessly to the ground.

"Six Paths Amaterasu"—this ultimate secret technique unleashed by Liuli was like a scorching sun suddenly blooming in the pitch-black night sky, carrying endless light and heat as it swallowed everything in its vicinity.

"Ah!" Juzo screamed, his voice filled with terror and despair.

He looked at his own body, seeing those black flames that had initially been mere specks now spreading at an astonishing speed, as if to consume him entirely.

The black flames seemed to have a life of their own, following the texture of his skin and eroding inward bit by bit.

He could clearly feel that scorching yet icy sensation coursing through his body, destroying every cell. This was a pain he had never experienced before.

Juzo tried to use his chakra to resist the black flames, but that power seemed to come from the depths of hell; no matter how hard he tried, he could not extinguish them.

His chakra dissipated under the erosion of the black flames; his strength and his will crumbled under the searing heat, and then, Juzo died.

Nearby, Itachi Uchiha witnessed this scene with a look of shock. His eyes were fixed intently on the Juzo being consumed by the black flames, and an inexplicable emotion surged in his heart.

Itachi Uchiha was a man accustomed to life and death; he had witnessed the passing of lives in countless battles and had sent countless enemies to their graves with his own hands. Yet, this time, he felt a shock like never before.

He was not shocked by Juzo's death—after all, in the Akatsuki, death was a common occurrence.

He was shocked by the power Liuli displayed; that black flame capable of easily consuming life was a unique skill of the Uchiha Clan.

Itachi Uchiha's gaze was as sharp as a knife, fixed on Liuli as if trying to see through her soul. His voice revealed a hint of suspicion and vigilance as he asked, "I have never seen you in the Uchiha Clan. Who exactly are you? Even Madara Uchiha's eyes were not as peculiar as yours."

Liuli smiled slightly, a smile carrying a touch of mystery and depth. She was not in a hurry to answer, instead closing her eyes slowly as if recalling something.

A moment later, she opened her eyes, looked at Itachi Uchiha, and said in a calm tone, "My identity cannot be covered by the simple term of an Uchiha clansman. The power I possess is not limited to the scope of the Uchiha Clan."

She paused, then continued, "The Madara Uchiha you mentioned is indeed a remarkable figure. However, his power still has a gap compared to mine. My eyes are not something the Sharingan of the Uchiha Clan can compare to. The power they contain is deeper and more powerful."

"Besides, is the Madara Uchiha you speak of the real Madara Uchiha?" Liuli's tone carried a hint of playfulness, as if challenging Itachi Uchiha's bottom line.

Her words were like a fuse, instantly igniting the anger deep within Itachi Uchiha's heart.

Itachi Uchiha's gaze turned fierce; he stared at Liuli as if to see right through her.

His heart was filled with doubt and rage; he did not understand why Liuli would say such things.

However, he did not lash out immediately, instead taking a deep breath to try and calm his inner emotions.

Liuli watched Itachi Uchiha's reaction, feeling a sense of satisfaction in her heart.

She knew she had successfully touched a nerve in Itachi Uchiha.

Not content with this, she continued, "Itachi Uchiha, killing your own clansmen with your own hands—the most interesting thing is that the memories of this body have a rather unique feeling toward you."

"But I won't waste any more useless words on you. Just follow me, and that will be that."

Liuli used the Body Flicker Technique to appear beside Itachi Uchiha; her movements were light and swift, like a gust of wind, making it impossible to track her trajectory.

Itachi's eyes narrowed slightly; he felt the powerful aura emanating from Liuli—a strength that made even him feel a sense of trepidation.

Liuli stood by Itachi's side, her eyes flashing with a deep light as if gazing into an endless void.

"I am not your enemy, don't be nervous." Liuli tried to get him to relax.

Itachi Uchiha was half-convinced by her words, with Liuli now just a step away from him.

"I have some good stuff over there, Brother Itachi, come play with me!" Liuli placed her hand on his shoulder, and together with Itachi, she vanished.