Dust Release: Atomic Dismantling Jutsu!
The Preta Path stepped forward, spreading his hands with his palms aimed at Ōnoki.
That white light—Dust Release: Atomic Dismantling Jutsu—shot straight toward the Six Paths of Pain, carrying the destructive power to break all matter down into atoms.
Yet the instant it touched the Preta Path's palms, the grayish-white light vanished soundlessly, like a clay ox sinking into the sea. Not even a ripple remained.
The Preta Path withdrew his hands expressionlessly.
Ōnoki floated in midair, a trace of gravity flashing through his eyes as dust still drifted before him.
Ever since he had mastered Dust Release, no one had ever been able to withstand it head-on. Someone capable of absorbing it was even more unheard of.
His hands slowly lowered, but his gaze never left the Preta Path's expressionless face.
A hint of wariness flashed in his eyes. "Ninjutsu absorption... It can even absorb Dust Release. No wonder they could forcibly take the Five-Tails from Iwagakure and leave even Rōshi in this state."
He slowly descended beside Kitsuchi. Kitsuchi's back straightened slightly, but his gaze remained fixed on the Six Paths of Pain.
He spoke at a rapid pace. "Father, this man is the leader of Akatsuki. His name is Pain, and there are six of them.
"We've identified the abilities of four so far. The one in the middle can use Repulsive Force and Gravitational Force. He can repel any attack and pull targets toward himself.
"The one beside him whose arms can transform into weapons specializes in long-range attacks. He can fire missiles and lasers.
"The one who can summon all kinds of massive beasts, and the one who absorbed your Dust Release just now, can absorb all ninjutsu.
"The terrifying move that defeated Rōshi just now was unleashed by the