Huh?
Was Nagato risking his life?
Kurikara in hand, Shihōin Naraku dodged the lightning crashing down from the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path. His figure flashed, and his blade severed several more tough chakra chains.
With his Observation Haki covering the area, Naraku had already seen the state Nagato was in.
"Looks like Nagato doesn't plan on living!"
Draining his chakra and life like this to control the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path was no easy feat. Nagato would surely pay for it with his life.
Clang!
The blade flowed smoothly through the air, leaving not a trace. As its edge fell, several more chains were severed!
The Nine-Tails and Naruto Uzumaki seized the chance to catch their breath!
With Kurikara in hand, Naraku filled every move with speed and power. Each swing of his blade severed more chakra chains.
Clang!
Sparks flew!
All the chakra chains broke apart!
"Roar-"
With the last hope dashed, the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path roared in fury. This meant Nagato was about to go mad.
Naraku glanced back at the freed Nine-Tails and warned, "Behave yourself!"
"Naruto, if you can hear me, return to normal as soon as possible!"
"I'll deal with this monster next. You go find the enemy's real body and take him out."
"That's the only way to end this war!"
"Hurry up. Jiraiya-sensei hasn't recovered from his injuries yet!"
With that, Naraku turned his gaze back to the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path.
The next second, Naraku vanished from the spot. When he reappeared, he had already leaped into the air, flashing into position with his right leg raised.
Bam!
A dull impact rang out!
Like a divine warrior descending from the heavens, Shihōin Naraku drove a vicious kick into the Demonic Statue of the