"That is utter nonsense!!!!"
Assaulted by the overwhelming truth, Nagato's face twisted into something almost savage. He refused to accept the cruel reality that he was a "pawn"!
"Sasuke Uchiha, everything you've said is nothing but baseless fantasy! A brat barely out of diapers dares spout such drivel before God? How dare you!!!!!!!"
Clack!
A panel on the Mechanized Chariot beneath Nagato opened, and a large Black Rod shot out, piercing straight into Sasuke's abdomen!
Bzzz!
Nagato's powerful chakra surged into his body!!
"Ugh..." Sasuke hunched slightly. The next second, the Yang Seal on his forehead spread around his eyes. Hiss! Light suddenly blazed in both his Mangekyo eyes!
Dark purple flames rose from his skin!
Watching through the Crystal Ball, Orochimaru's slit pupils suddenly brightened. "Could this... could this be...!!!!"
The image of Susanoo suddenly appeared in Nagato's mind, its massive hand gripping him tight!
It wasn't genjutsu... it was chakra interference flowing in reverse!
"Aaaargh...!"
Watching Nagato sway, with "purple flames" pouring endlessly from the Black Rods behind him, Konan's eyes trembled with shock. "He... he can actually resist Nagato's chakra at such close range!"
Orochimaru chuckled in admiration. "Heh heh... I never imagined you could use the Yang Seal to do something like this, Sasuke-kun. If you truly complete this jutsu, its power may well rival the White Cursed Seal!"
"Nagato, it's fine if you don't believe me right now. When you have the chance, ask that masked man. If you still aren't convinced, I can have Orochimaru bring Madara back with Impure World Reincarnation. Confront him yourself, and the truth will come to light!"
Speaking in a low voice, Sasuke reached down and gripped the Black Rod in his abdomen. He pulled it out with a forceful tug, then tossed it aside!
Clang!
As the sound