Nagato held both arms in front of him, his breathing ragged.
Bang!
The instant they collided, searing sparks erupted. The tremendous blast sent Nagato flying, forcing his head back as he spat out blood.
The very next second, someone charged at him from behind.
"Explode!"
A sharp cry rang out.
Nagato's expression shifted slightly, and he looked down at his right leg.
An explosive tag had somehow been stuck there and was now burning with a hiss.
"Iron Body!"
His whole body tensed as he shouted.
Bang!
A second later, the explosive tag on his right leg detonated, sending him flying again, tumbling through the air.
Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh, whoosh!
Kunai bearing explosive tags shot toward him in an instant. Suspended in midair, Nagato had no way to dodge.
"Almighty Push!"
A gleam flashed in his Rinnegan, and Nagato's body shuddered.
Hum!
A spherical ripple spread outward, instantly striking the kunai.
Boom, boom, boom, boom!
A string of explosions rang out. Bursts of flame erupted all around Nagato, their shock waves roaring outward and sending ripples through the air.
Nagato grunted, blood appearing at the corner of his mouth again.
Sweat covered his forehead, and his body trembled faintly.
My limit!
He had reached his absolute limit. After single-handedly holding off wave after wave of Iwagakure attacks, he was finally about to buckle.
"After this battle, his name will surely spread throughout the Ninja World!"
"If he survives!"
Onoki, the Third Tsuchikage, spoke with a quiet sigh.
Even as an enemy, the strength Nagato had displayed deserved respect and recognition.
"Yes, this Konoha ninja named Nagato is truly powerful!"
Tōu spoke gravely.
He had personally watched Nagato defeat at least three hundred Iwagakure ninja single-handedly. Such an impressive feat was probably unprecedented in the entire Ninja World.
"Universal Pull!"
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