Rono vs. Pain

"Summoning Technique!"

Without another word, the Animal Path activated the Summoning Technique the moment he saw Rono. The only pause was a flicker of surprise at Rono's terrifying presence.

The Hellhound, which could split itself apart, appeared alongside the Hell Crab, the invisible Chameleon, Yatagarasu, Bull, and the other summoned beasts.

Nearly every beast the Animal Path could summon had appeared.

Rono's presence was simply too frightening. If the enemy was that strong, he had to go all out from the start.

"Does he really need to go that far?"

"The enemy must be strong."

Watching from the shadows, Konan murmured to herself.

Nagato usually fought by having the Animal Path summon beasts to probe an opponent's abilities little by little.

Then he would tailor his tactics to counter whatever the opponent did best.

This was the first time Konan had seen him summon every beast at once.

It proved that even Nagato found today's intruder troublesome.

Roar! Roar! Roar!

The summoned beasts roared at Rono in a deafening chorus!

"What use is summoning a pack of beasts that can't do anything?"

Rono looked at them and sneered.

They were about the size of the Lord of the Coast, and probably less destructive than the large sea beasts of the Pirate World.

"Hmph. You arrogant fool. You'll pay for looking down on them."

The Animal Path gave a cold snort and issued his beasts an order.

These summoned beasts wielded the power of the Rinnegan.

Even a Kage Level fighter would lose to them alone.

All the beasts surged toward Rono.

"Beasts, kneel!"

Rono shouted, his eyes widening slightly.

Hum!

The next instant, Conqueror's Haki erupted from his body!

Dark crimson waves swept across the area like a monstrous typhoon!

"What a terrifying presence! What kind of Ninjutsu is this?"