Naruto: This Uchiha is too Evil - Chapter 57

Pain stared wide-eyed at the colossal figure of Susano’o. At this point, he had never seen Susano’o before. In the original series, internal battles within the Akatsuki might have been where Itachi used Susano’o. However, Itachi hadn’t defected at this time and joined the Akatsuki.

Tobi only had one eye, and it was unknown if he could use Shisui’s skill to manifest Susano’o with just one eye. Even if he could, the massive chakra consumption would deter him. Tobi wouldn’t perform tricks for Pain’s amusement.

Pain might say, “Show me your skills, and I’ll reward you handsomely.” But Tobi would undoubtedly remind Pain who was really in charge.

Never underestimate Tobi. With Madara’s fail-safes embedded in him, Pain’s control over the Rinnegan had its limitations.

So, this was Pain’s first encounter with Susano’o. There’s no denying that Susano’o looked extraordinarily remarkable and intimidating from an external perspective. Between a Gundam and Rinnegan’s ripple-patterned eyes, most would choose the Gundam. By appearance alone, the Rinnegan wasn’t as eerie as the three-tomoe Sharingan.

“Your eyes?” Pain quickly noticed Itsuki’s Mangeky? Sharingan and guessed, “Is this another function of the Sharingan?”

“Sort of,” Itsuki didn’t hide it. If any of the larger shinobi villages saw Itsuki’s eyes and Susano’o, they would immediately recognize it. The Mangeky? Sharingan, though rare, wasn’t undocumented in the great ninja villages.

After all, the era of Uchiha Madara and Senju Hashirama had only ended a few decades ago, and many old-timers were still alive. Especially ?noki, who had a very vivid memory of Madara’s Susano’o. In his final moments, ?noki’s mind was filled with memories of that man, Uchiha Madara.

Ame Village, however, had a relatively shallow history. Tobi knew this, but he wouldn’t go around enlightening Nagato about the different stages and external manifestations of the Sharingan.

“Nagato!” Konan approached Nagato and whispered, “Let me help you. This Uchiha is dangerous.”

Even though this was just a paper clone, Konan’s combat power wasn’t solely dependent on her physical form. She could obliterate a village with explosive tags. Eventually, a thousand explosive tags, a million, or even a hundred million, could overwhelm Itsuki.

“No need,” Pain’s voice was indifferent, “A mere Uchiha is nothing significant. I don’t need your help.”

He was only momentarily surprised by the appearance of Susano’o. To say he was afraid was out of the question. He was Nagato, a god, after all. Why would he fear anything?

Konan frowned, “But…”

“In the presence of a god, there’s little difference between a special Sharingan and an ordinary one,” Pain said coldly, extending his hand toward Itsuki. “The only difference is how long you can endure.”

Itsuki smirked, “That pretense earns you a 250 out of 100.”

As the second round of combat was about to commence, Konan hesitated briefly before flying back up into the air. She had the utmost faith in Nagato’s Rinnegan.

“Universal Pull!” Pain initiated, aiming to draw Itsuki towards him.

“Damn!” Itsuki exclaimed, “Brave man, you dare to pull me in! Here I come!”

With a mighty leap, Itsuki charged at Pain.

“Almighty Push!” Seeing Itsuki rush towards him, Pain used repulsive force.

“I’ll block it!” Itsuki had Susano’o cross its arms in front of its chest, exerting greater force to charge at Pain. The repulsive force was strong, but so was Susano’o.

Moreover, Itsuki’s Susano’o had reached the Tengu stage, the third stage of Susano’o. The first stage was the skeletal form, the second stage grew muscles, armor, and weapons, and the third stage had complete Tengu armor and weaponry. The fourth stage was the Perfect Form, only achievable by the Eternal Mangeky? Sharingan, standing over a hundred meters tall.

The Tengu form was the pinnacle for a regular Mangeky? Sharingan. In the original, even Itachi only reached this stage with his extraordinary talent. Only Sasuke and Madara advanced to the Perfect Form.

Under the onslaught of the repulsive force, cracks began to form in the Tengu armor of Susano’o, expanding rapidly.

“Rinnegan indeed, able to shatter the Tengu armor,” Itsuki murmured, “But as a man, I’m confident I can outlast you.”

Crack! With a tremendous effort, Susano’o surged forward, its legs sprouting as it began to advance on Pain.

“Summoning Jutsu!” The Animal Path Pain intervened, summoning the Giant Multi-Headed Dog and the Giant Bird. Their enormous forms collided with Susano’o, causing it to stagger under the combined pressure of the repulsive force and the summoned creatures.

The Asura Path Pain’s head opened, revealing a laser cannon. A beam shot out, striking Susano’o.

Boom! Instantly, Susano’o was buried under the attack. The last scene was of the Tengu breaking apart under the relentless assault.

With a satisfied look, Pain withdrew his hand, murmuring, “I told you, in the face of a god… Ugh!”

His vision distorted as a spear emerged from the ground, piercing his body. It was Susano’o!

“How… is this possible?” Pain’s eyes filled with shock.

“Nagato!” Konan, hovering above, screamed and rushed down.

Itsuki walked out of the smoke leisurely, looking at Pain with a lazy smile. “You act all high and mighty, but I’ll turn you to ashes in an instant!”

Clap! Itsuki clapped his hands together, forming seals. “Fire Style: Majestic Destroyer Flame!”

Scorching flames surged towards the Deva Path Pain.

Whoosh! Another Pain appeared, absorbing the flames. It was the Preta Path, attempting to absorb Itsuki’s ninjutsu.

“Wishful thinking!” Itsuki’s figure blurred, reappearing in front of the Preta Path.

Bam! Susano’o’s skeletal form punched, crushing the Preta Path.

Next, Itsuki’s gaze locked onto the Naraka Path. He had to eliminate it. He had already destroyed the Asura Path, but it reappeared unscathed, thanks to the Naraka Path’s Hell King.

“You won’t get the chance.” A sharp cry rang out. It was Konan!

She waved her hands, sending a storm of explosive tags toward Itsuki.

Crack! Susano’o quickly grew muscle and flesh, shielding Itsuki from the explosion. At the same time, magatama beads formed in Susano’o’s palm.

“Yasaka Magatama!” Itsuki flung the beads towards the Naraka Path.

Boom! The explosion was far more intense than the previous ones. Itsuki frowned. It missed!

The Human Path had blocked the attack, sacrificing itself to protect the Naraka Path.

“Heh, nice try, but does it matter?” Itsuki sneered.

The Deva Path was impaled, the Preta Path was crushed, and the magatama obliterated the Human Path. Only the Asura, Naraka, and Animal Paths were left standing. Itsuki didn’t see them as threats.

Moreover, Itsuki turned to Konan, speaking softly, “Hello, Konan.”

His words froze Konan in place. A voice echoed the same words right next to her ear, where her real body was.

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