The Power of the Fourth Stage Susanoo

Liuli carried a bag of rice in her right hand as she stepped onto the soil of Amegakure. Though her footsteps were light, the unique ninjutsu within this village, controlled by Pain, had already keenly sensed her arrival.

Amegakure, a mysterious village hidden deep within the mountains, was currently shrouded in a grim, murderous atmosphere.

Pain, as the leader of Amegakure, stood at the highest point of the village, overlooking the world he held in the palm of his hand.

His gaze was deep and cold, as if all life were merely insignificant existence in his eyes.

However, when he closed his eyes to carefully sense the chakra on Liuli, a flicker of imperceptible anomaly and shock flashed across his expression.

"Hmm?" Pain whispered to himself, seemingly surprised by Liuli's appearance.

He had originally intended to discuss something with Itachi Uchiha, assign new missions, or perhaps even consider recruiting a new member.

However, Liuli's sudden arrival had disrupted his plans.

Liuli did not know she had already caught Pain's attention; she continued to walk through the village at her own pace. Her stride was steady and unhurried, as if she were admiring this strange village.

"The development of Amegakure looks decent, though it can't compare to Konoha."

"The living conditions of the villagers aren't as good as Konoha's either. Well, I'll be gone after I finish my business, so I won't worry about that."

Itachi Uchiha noticed the anomaly in Pain; that panicked look in his eyes—was he afraid of something?

Pain did not take immediate action, choosing instead to quietly observe Liuli's every move.

He was pondering: who exactly was this sudden visitor? And what was her purpose?

Nagato, who controlled Pain from behind the scenes, fixed his gaze on the stranger who had just stepped into the village—Liuli.

Liuli held a bag of rice in her right hand, appearing mundane and unremarkable, yet Pain sensed an unusual aura emanating from her.

However, when Pain's gaze fell upon Liuli's eyes, his entire body froze instantly.

What had he seen? It was the Rinnegan, and not just an ordinary Rinnegan—there were six tomoe connected together on it! Even for the well-traveled Pain, this was a situation he had never encountered.

The Rinnegan was one of the most mysterious and powerful eyes in the ninja world.

It possessed the ability to see through everything and control life and death; it was the power countless ninjas dreamed of.

Yet, the Rinnegan in Liuli's eyes was different; those six tomoe seemed to contain endless mysteries and power, making one tremble with awe.

A stormy sea surged in Nagato's heart. As the leader of Amegakure, he naturally knew the power and rarity of the Rinnegan.

But he had never heard of a Rinnegan appearing with six tomoe.

What was going on? Who exactly was this Liuli? Why did she possess such a bizarre Rinnegan?

"How is this possible? She actually has the Rinnegan?" Nagato was stunned; he had never seen a six-tomoe form before.

Konan, standing nearby, noticed Nagato's shocked state.

"How is this possible? She actually has the Rinnegan?" Nagato was stunned, his eyes wide and round, as if they were about to pop out of their sockets.

He had never seen a six-tomoe Rinnegan before, and the shock in his heart was beyond words.

Konan, standing nearby, noticed Nagato's anomaly and turned to look, instantly becoming captivated by the Rinnegan in Liuli's eyes, her expression one of disbelief.

"Is... is this real?" Konan couldn't help but ask, her voice trembling slightly.

Nagato did not answer; he remained immersed in his shock. After a long while, he slowly regained his composure and took a deep breath, trying to calm the waves in his heart.

"Yes, it is real." Nagato's voice was low and hoarse. "She truly has the Rinnegan, and it is in the six-tomoe form. I have never seen such powerful strength."

"Perhaps we could ask Madara Uchiha. After all, he has lived for over a thousand years; he should know what this is about."

Konan's suggestion hung in the air for a moment, as if waiting for Nagato's response.

However, Nagato unexpectedly shook his head, rejecting the idea.

"No, not yet." Nagato's voice was low and firm, revealing an unquestionable resolve.

He looked at Konan with deep eyes, as if trying to convey his inner worries and thoughts through her gaze.

Konan was slightly taken aback, looking at Nagato with confusion. She knew of the complex history and entanglements between Nagato and Madara Uchiha, but she did not understand why Nagato would so firmly refuse to seek Madara Uchiha's help.

"Why?" Konan couldn't help but ask, her voice laced with inquiry and doubt. "Madara Uchiha is the only person we know who might understand the six-tomoe form of the Rinnegan. If we don't ask him, who else can we ask?"

Nagato was silent for a while, seemingly organizing his thoughts. He looked into the distance, a complex emotion flashing in his eyes. Then, he spoke slowly, his voice carrying a deep sense of helplessness and weight.

"Madara Uchiha has indeed lived for a long time and might truly know something about the Rinnegan," Nagato admitted. "However, we cannot simply disturb him for this. He is no longer the Madara Uchiha who once dominated the world, but an old man eroded by time, his power waning. Moreover, his personality has become increasingly reclusive and strange; we cannot guarantee he will give us the answer we want."

Hearing this, Konan couldn't help but frown. She knew what Nagato said was the truth; Madara Uchiha was no longer the powerhouse he once was.

However, she said with some reluctance, "But we can't just give up, can we? This stranger's Rinnegan is too important to us. If we can understand its secrets, perhaps we can find a new breakthrough."

"And we don't even know if she is a new enemy or a friend; we have to take action."

Nagato sighed; he understood Konan's worries and expectations. But he also had his own considerations and concerns. He glanced at Liuli, a flicker of firm light in his eyes.

"Have Pain and the other members take action first, then we will see what this is all about." Nagato's voice revealed a sense of determination. "We are just not disturbing Madara Uchiha for the time being."

He had to take action as soon as possible to investigate Liuli's identity and purpose. Because, in Nagato's view, Liuli, who possessed both the Rinnegan and the Mangekyo Sharingan, was undoubtedly an unprecedented and massive threat.

Such power was enough to shake the entire ninja world and might even change the existing order.

Nagato knew deep down that he could not sit idly by. As the leader of Akatsuki, he had the responsibility and obligation to protect the organization's interests.

He could not allow an existence like Liuli to become an uncertain factor, nor could he let her do as she pleased.

"Fine then, I'll go out and take a look as well," Konan said. She understood Nagato's concerns and grasped his resolve.

As his partner, she was willing to fight by his side and face this unknown challenge together.

Nagato nodded in agreement. He turned to look at Konan, his eyes flashing with a resolute light: "Alright, be careful. This person's strength seems formidable; his other eye is a Mangekyo Sharingan, and its pattern is different from Uchiha Itachi's. We don't know the extent of his true power, nor do we know what his ultimate goal is. Therefore, we must proceed with caution and not let him detect our intentions."

Upon hearing this, Konan's expression turned grave; she understood what Nagato meant. Liuli's strength was indeed unfathomable, and his identity and motives remained a mystery. They had to act prudently and avoid alerting the enemy.

After discussing the matter, the two decided to split up and act.

"Tsk, Nagato still hasn't arrived. Looks like I'll have to stir up some trouble. Let's start with Susanoo."

A playful smirk curled the corners of Liuli's mouth, as if he were provoking the very air around him. He slowly raised his hands and formed a complex seal, and a surge of immense chakra erupted from within his body.

Accompanied by a heaven-shaking roar, a colossal figure gradually emerged behind Liuli.

It was a giant warrior clad in armor, wielding a sharp blade, radiating a suffocating pressure from its entire body.

Raging flames burned within its eyes, as if it intended to reduce any enemy daring to challenge it to ashes.

This was Susanoo, one of the ultimate secret techniques of the Uchiha clan. Only those of the Uchiha who had awakened the Mangekyo Sharingan could summon this powerful warrior.

The surrounding air seemed to freeze under the weight of this overwhelming momentum.

Nagato and Konan also felt this heart-stopping pressure; this was Liuli using "Susanoo—Fourth Form."