Crack, crack, crack!
A crisp snapping sound rang out. From Nagato's back, the rods that had originally extended from it snapped in half under the violent struggle.
These rods were specifically used to control the Ten-Tails. Nagato was only their temporary master. Fortunately, they could extend again and pierce back into Nagato's body, using this method to stop the rampaging Ten-Tails.
"What terrifying power..."
After suppressing its struggle, Nagato hung exhausted in midair. He was utterly drained, beads of sweat hanging from his forehead before running down his cheeks and clothes to the ground.
The Ten-Tails' struggle had nearly cost Nagato half his life. At this stage, what truly made Nagato powerful was his Rinnegan, not the Uzumaki Clan's formidable bloodline. Having had his life force drained away, he could only maintain the most basic signs of life.
"It truly is a monster."
Wariness showed in Uchiha Yū's eyes. Their exchange had lasted only a few seconds. Perhaps the Ten-Tails' actions had merely been an unconscious reaction to its awakening, yet it had already caused irreversible damage to the underground cavern. Uchiha Yū had needed to unleash his full strength just to prevent the cavern from collapsing.
Suppressing his shock, he looked at the Ten-Tails, which had calmed down again, and at Nagato hanging in the air. He asked with concern, "How much longer can your body hold out? Do you need me to perform emergency surgery now...?"
"My body can last at most another year. The Nine-Tails is more terrifying than I imagined. It has accelerated the Ten-Tails' resurrection. I can feel that constant devouring. After one year, we'll have to find a solution..."
This time, he did not force himself to act tough. His body's weakness could not be concealed. As for possible solutions, they either had to