Naruto: Manipulation-Chapter 160: Nagato and Pain Fall Into Disadvantage

Four crimson beams of light shot into the sky!

The beams linked together, forming a massive four-sided red barrier!

The terrifying repulsive force of Super Shinra Tensei crashed against the Four Red Yang Formation, distorting the air itself. It was as if this force could shatter everything in the world!

However...

The Four Red Yang Formation stood like an indestructible fortress, blocking this technique that was powerful enough to destroy Konoha. The thin red barrier remained as immovable as a mountain!

The surging repulsive force, like a tidal wave...

Was completely contained within the confined space of the Four Red Yang Formation!

The earth beneath them was swept up like waves, continuously piling against the walls of the red barrier. The extreme heat of the Four Red Yang Formation scorched the displaced soil, causing it to solidify, forming a structure as orderly as kiln-fired pottery!

"The legendary... Four Red Yang Formation."

The Konoha ninjas watching this scene couldn't help but take a deep breath.

Four Red Yang Formation!

It was known as the strongest barrier in the ninja world.

Legend had it that each activation required four Kage-level shinobi, and its defensive strength was said to be able to withstand nearly all known jutsu!

Now...

It had proven itself.

Everyone present could see the devastation raging within the Four Red Yang Formation, where an ocean of earth churned wildly!

When Pain's technique finally ended, the inside of the barrier had transformed into a hollow, cylindrical tower of debris, an awe-inspiring sight!

However...

That tower would not stand for long.

Because no battlefield could be better suited for the revived Hokage to capture their enemies.

And this Four Red Yang Formation...

Would serve as the perfect prison for Nagato's group!

They...

Had no chance of escape!

"Hah..."

Nagato exhaled heavily, his gaze flickering darkly as he stared at the red barrier of the Four Red Yang Formation. Even with his limited battle experience, he could see the problem.

This barrier's defense was solid...

It had completely withstood the power of Super Shinra Tensei.

And he had no way to break free.

At the same time...

There was another pressing issue.

After using Super Shinra Tensei, the enhanced power of this technique also meant an extended cooldown period before he could use it again.

For now, the Deva Path—Pain's most powerful body—was temporarily out of commission, meaning his combat ability had been significantly weakened.

If Nagato hadn't been healed by Shigen, this technique might have drained him completely, possibly even costing him his life...

Even so...

Nagato still needed a moment to recover.

But his enemies...

Were revived Edo Tensei bodies that required no rest at all.

"Nagato..."

Konan flew to his side, her face filled with concern.

"I'm fine."

Nagato forced himself to maintain a calm expression as he scanned the three figures standing atop the debris. Slowly, he raised his hand to form a seal.

"Animal Path: Summoning Jutsu!"

Nagato's hands weaved through the summoning seals, and beneath him, a massive primordial bird appeared, allowing him and Pain to momentarily regain their footing in midair.

"Water Release: Water Severing Wave!"

But in the blink of an eye, Tobirama Senju spewed out a high-pressure water jet, instantly piercing the summoned bird's body, causing it to disperse into a puff of smoke!

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Nagato's body immediately began to plummet!

At that same moment—

The three Hokage charged at him simultaneously!

"Summoning Jutsu! Summoning Jutsu! Summoning Jutsu!"

Gritting his teeth as he fell, Nagato rapidly formed more summoning seals, calling forth a series of enormous creatures from the void!

A towering, ferocious hound roared as it landed, a massive one-horned rhinoceros followed, and a gigantic centipede slithered forth!

All of these beasts were enhanced by the Rinnegan's summoning amplification. Each one possessed the Rinnegan's eyes, and their bodies were incredibly tough and resilient!

The three summoned beasts charged at the three Hokage!

Against most opponents, these uniquely powerful creatures would have been overwhelming, forcing any shinobi into a bitter struggle.

However...

Their enemies this time were not ordinary.

In fact, calling just one of them strong would be an understatement.

"Wood Release: All-Encompassing Hands Technique!"

Hashirama raised his hand!

Giant wooden hands erupted from the ground beneath the charging summons!

The massive rhino was caught mid-charge, its horn seized by a colossal wooden hand and slammed to the ground, vanishing into smoke!

The fierce hound suddenly sprouted wings, howling as it took flight!

"Wood Release: Wood Human Technique!"

Hashirama's hands came together once more!

A towering wooden humanoid rose from beneath him, immediately grabbing the flying hound and pinning it to the ground!

The gigantic centipede burrowed underground, only to emerge from a different direction, attempting to climb up the wooden humanoid's body to reach Hashirama!

"Wood Release: Wood Dragon Technique!"

With calm precision, Hashirama pressed his hand against the wooden humanoid.

A wooden dragon grew from the humanoid's shoulder, swiftly coiling around the centipede, constricting it until it, too, dissipated into smoke!

In just a few moments...

The Rinnegan-enhanced summons had been completely wiped out.

Standing atop his wooden giant, Hashirama gazed at Nagato, as if awaiting his next move.

However...

Nagato had no time to think!

Tobirama and Minato had already closed in!

"Asura Path!"

A mechanical arm sprouted from Nagato's back, transforming into a laser cannon. It fired a powerful blast at Tobirama—who dodged in an instant!

Pain raised a jet-black chakra rod from his sleeve and lunged at Minato, his hand forming a seal!

"Banshō Ten'in!"

A sudden gravitational pull yanked Minato toward him!

However—

As Minato was drawn toward Pain, he suddenly flicked a kunai forward!

"I knew it."

Pain's eyes flashed coldly as he dodged. His gaze locked onto Minato's movements, and even Nagato's real body focused on him.

With the Rinnegan's shared vision between the real body and the puppet...

No matter what Minato tried, they would see it coming.

This time, there would be no surprises!

Sure enough!

As the kunai landed behind Pain, Minato instantly teleported behind him, catching the kunai and casually tossing it forward once more!

At the same time—

Minato raised his hand.

"Rasengan!"

He drove the spiraling sphere toward Pain's back!

"!!!"

Pain swung his chakra rod defensively, already having seen Minato's move through his real body's vision!

This time...

He would definitely block it!

But—

Just as Pain parried, his Rinnegan caught sight of something.

The kunai that Minato had just thrown behind him...

Had suddenly reappeared in front of him!

A moment later—

Minato vanished from behind him and reappeared in front of him, driving the Rasengan into his chest!

"This is the Flying Thunder God: Second Step."

Minato gazed calmly at the stunned Pain.

He knew that with this technique, Pain had been completely incapacitated.

A soft smile appeared on his face, as though he had not just delivered a decisive strike at incredible speed.

"Senior brother... you've lost."

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