Hidan over a hundred meters away, grumbled and limped back, leaning on his Bloody Triple-Bladed Scythe as a crutch.
But to his astonishment, he saw Deidara and the culprit chatting and laughing together, looking like old friends.
Wait a minute, they inexplicably made up, doesn't that mean he got beaten up for nothing?
Hidan couldn't accept this, so Hidan picked up his weapon and charged forward again.
"Looks like this guy is even dumber than you!" Sasori of the Red Sands snorted coldly, annoyed. After all, it would be hard for anyone to maintain a good mood when dealing with this pair of idiots. After working together in Akatsuki for so long, they still Hiruko for his true form.
Deidara seemed to want to say something more, but when he saw Hidan charging towards him like a fool, he got angry and threw Clay Bomb at him head-on.
Amidst the deafening roar, Hidan, whose auspicious cloud robe was ripped to Hidan, scrambled to avoid the main area of the blast. His abilities always seemed particularly useless against these shameless opponents whose Ninjutsu had a wide range and hardly required Hand Seals; he seemed only slightly more durable than an ordinary ninja.
If these two people truly intended to kill him, even his immortality wouldn't save him from being dismembered.
Hidan angrily stabbed the Bloody Triple-Bladed Scythe into the sand, then plopped down on the ground and started acting like a scoundrel.
"Come on, just beat me to death right here. After I die, I'll make sure the Lord Jashin takes you both with him."
Hidan's near-rogue-like ability to trade one for two still carries a certain deterrent effect. After all, no one can guarantee that Hidan's abnormal immortality actually comes from the Lord Jashin he often mentions.
If there really were some so-called Lord Jashin, and he were forced to die alongside a fool like Hidan, that would be a true misfortune.
"Alright, the leader is currently fighting Naoki Senju, so don't waste any more time. Let's set off quickly. I'll guide the way this time to prevent you from getting lost again."
Another embarrassing secret was laid bare. Hidan and Deidara awkwardly turned their heads away. They had initially found Naoki Senju first, guided by White Zetsu, but the second time they got lost in the vast desert...
Deidara quickly sculpted a Clay Bird, and to speed things up, this time Deidara made a four-winged Clay Bird.
"Drink!"
Deidara gave a powerful shout, and the four-winged bird quickly grew to a size large enough to carry three people. On the way to the battlefield, Hidan, who had just learned the true identity of the arrogant red-haired kid, asked incredulously:
"What! You're saying he's Sasori of the Red Sands? At his age, and his size... pfft~ hahahaha--"
Sasori of the Red Sands's face suddenly darkened. Although he pursued eternal life, he could not tolerate being mocked for his age and appearance, especially by a cultist like Hidan who didn't understand art!
The arrogant Hidan soon paid the price for his actions.
Sasori of the Red Sands used Chakra Threads to suspend Hidan upside down in the air, swaying back and forth along the flight path of the Clay Bird. Hidan's cursing and swearing dissipated in the air currents at high altitude.
Because of Hidan's immortality, Sasori of the Red Sands and Deidara didn't consider Hidan's safety at all, even thinking that a fall would be better, maybe it would cure his brain?
Following the route given by Sasori of the Red Sands, Deidara, who had gotten lost in the desert, finally found the right direction. The four-winged Clay Bird rushed to the battlefield at top speed, along with Hidan, who was hanging there.
" Rinnegan."
Naoki Senju looked into those strange eyes with their purple ripples, he vaguely sensed a will that didn't belong to Nagato residing within them. Some things belong to others, and ultimately, can only belong to others.
" The Third Kazekage's Magnet Release, Hashirama Senju's Wood Release —no wonder even Sasori of the Red Sands was no match for you. However, the Tailed Beast within you must be kept by the Akatsuki!"
Pain's Deva Path, truly deserves to be called the most oppressive boss. His aura alone, which is superior and unaffected by any external factors, is enough to overwhelm the Akatsuki of rogue missing-nin, each with their own ulterior motives.
There are four types of people in the world. The first and most numerous type is the ordinary person. They have no power and cannot control their own destiny. They can only wait to be arranged by others.
The second type is those who possess power, but this power is not strong enough, and they lack the will to match it. These are the people who died in the various Shinobi World Wars. They had value as pawns and expendable resources, but that was all.
The third type is those who possess great power but don't know where their end is, and who drift aimlessly through life. Most of the members of the Akatsuki are of this type.
Deidara and Sasori both seem to be pursuing art, but they don't know what kind of art can be considered true art. So they joined the Akatsuki, agreed with Pain's Tailed Beast Weapon Plan, and were willing to follow Pain to create a beautiful world without conflict.
Hidan belongs to the third type of person completely. He doesn't know what he wants or where he is going. He is in a daze, so he joined the Akatsuki without any burden.
Kisame Hoshigaki witnessed too much cruelty: wars between different villages, disputes between ninjas from the same village, and the need to kill former comrades for the sake of the village's interests... So he was also confused. Just then, Obito Uchiha's Eye of the Moon Plan moved him, so he was willing to follow this seemingly illusory Eye of the Suigetsu Eye of the Moon Plan.
The fourth type of person is the smallest and most difficult to deal with. They possess strength, willpower, and a goal to strive for, and they move forward steadfastly on their own path.
Nagato steadfastly pursued the Tailed Beast Weapon Plan for the sake of his former friend's goal. Uchiha Itachi, for the sake of Konoha and his younger brother, willingly distanced himself from them. Obito Uchiha, for the sake of his beloved, sold his soul to Madara Uchiha...
Even Konoha, Danzo Pot Kage of Konoha for decades, initially had an unwavering goal of protecting Konoha, drawing sustenance for Konoha, and eliminating threats. However, as he watched Hiruzen Sarutobi under the sunlight, Danzo gradually became distorted, and his path was shrouded in mist.
The fourth type of person, who can always stick to their goals, is destined to unleash tremendous energy as they move forward steadfastly, bringing them one step closer to their destination.
Nagato was just like that; for Yahiko's dream, for that world without strife, he was willing to give everything!
" Nagato! Don't continue. This distance is too much of a burden for you."
Konan anxiously watched Nagato, whose mouth was oozing blood. She knew it was due to excessive Chakra output. Looking at Nagato, who was emaciated from struggling to maintain the Six Paths of Pain Nagato, a crystal tear slid Konan's cheek.
"... It's alright. Naoki Senju's strength is far greater than we expected. Getting any closer risks being discovered. Besides, the Six Paths of Pain have already been sent there, so the cost of bringing them back won't be too high."
Accompanied by the white mist of the Summoning Technique, the Six Paths of Pain— Animal Path, Naraka Path, Asura Path, Preta Path, and Human Path— all arrived.
Naoki Senju was somewhat disappointed; the Animal Path wasn't actually the Loli Path. Nagato's taste needed improvement.