Chapter 208: Swift and Decisive


    Chapter 208: Swift and Decisive


    Upon hearing the mention of "true form" from Hagoromo Gengetsu, the Deva Path Pain''s pupils slightly contracted. Without further words, he and the remaining five Paths immediately resumed the battle.


    "Summoning Technique!"


    While charging forward, the Animal Path clapped his hands, summoning numerous beasts that charged toward Hagoromo Gengetsu.


    "Boring."


    Hagoromo Gengetsu said dismissively, clapping his hands:


    "Fire Style: Great Fire Annihilation!"


    A sea of flames, exponentially more intense than a typical Jo?nin''s technique, swept toward the summoned beasts and the Six Paths of Pain.


    Before the summoned beasts could react, the Hungry Ghost Path charged to the front and directed his hands toward the flames.


    "Absorption Seal!"


    A transparent shield enveloped the Hungry Ghost Path.


    As the fire swept in, the shield greedily absorbed the flames.


    With a hiss, the Great Fire Annihilation technique was completely absorbed.


    "I almost forgot, the Rinnegan has the ability to absorb ninjutsu."


    Hagoromo Gengetsu glanced at the Hungry Ghost Path.


    Similar to his own Underworld Style, but the Absorption Seal could absorb not only ninjutsu but also Sage Art.


    He felt he was experiencing what his past enemies must have felt against him.


    "No wonder you''re so confident. You think the Rinnegan can counter me?"


    In the ninja world, the most widely known aspect of Hagoromo Gengetsu''s power was his comprehensive and formidable ninjutsu, including numerous Bloodline Limits.


    However, none of this could affect the Rinnegan.


    Though Pain considered himself "God," he was not without intelligence.


    The blue beams struck the Deva Path, Asura Path, Animal Path, and Hell Path.


    Nagato, focused on the Deva Path, managed a narrow dodge, with the beam merely grazing his sleeve.


    However, the Asura Path, Animal Path, and Hell Path, who were dealing with the remains of the Human Path and Hungry Ghost Path, were less fortunate.


    Hagoromo Gengetsu''s profound understanding of ninjutsu, combined with Sage Chakra, rendered the Storm Release: Chase Beam incredibly powerful and fast.


    In an instant, the heads of the Asura Path, Animal Path, and Hell Path were blown off.


    The remaining three beams and the previously dodged beam veered back towards the Deva Path.


    "Shinra Tensei!"


    Deva Path Pain, not daring to be complacent, activated Shinra Tensei once more, successfully repelling the beams and causing them to dissipate.


    Seeing this, Deva Path Pain had no time to relax.


    Hagoromo Gengetsu, engulfed in dust and smoke, charged forward with renewed intensity.


    Given Hagoromo Gengetsu''s strength, even without Sage Mode, he could defeat the Six Paths of Pain eventually, despite their Rinnegan abilities. However, to quickly locate Nagato''s real body and expedite the search, activating Sage Mode was the logical choice.


    Thus, in less than half a minute, five of the Six Paths of Pain were eliminated.


    Hagoromo Gengetsu, now focusing on the final Deva Path Pain, was determined to end the fight.


    "Universal Pull!"


    Deva Path Pain, still cooling down from Shinra Tensei, used his hand to pull a massive rock toward Hagoromo Gengetsu.


    Without delay, Hagoromo Gengetsu shattered the rock with a punch and appeared before Deva Path Pain in a flash.


    The latter attempted to defend, but was too slow.


    Hagoromo Gengetsu''s fist struck him squarely in the chest.


    Deva Path Pain''s chest caved in, his body bending forward in a V-shape.


    Then came a deafening explosion.


    Deva Path Pain was hurled backward with immense force, crashing violently into the distance.