With a single kick, Goku defeated Pain, then flashed to the Preta Path, who was clinging to Naruto, and slapped him so hard he spun dozens of times in the air before landing.
The Preta Path's ability to absorb ninjutsu was utterly ineffective against Goku's physical attacks.
With Pain and the Preta Path defeated instantly, the other four Paths quickly disengaged from their opponents. The Naraka Path clapped its hands together:
"Reincarnation!"
The King of Hell, with the character "King" etched between his brows, was summoned, and stretched out its tongue to pull the damaged Pain and Preta Path into its mouth.
After a few chews, Pain and Preta Path were spat out completely unharmed, as if they had never been injured.
"He can actually revive!"
At this moment, Tsunade and the others gathered around Goku changed their expressions.
These six attackers were no ordinary characters.
The guy he had just fought possessed terrifying strength, and his body was like a Sand Ninja puppet, capable of unleashing various terrifying weapons. Even she couldn't quickly subdue him.
Of course, this was mainly because she had used up too much chakra to summon slugs for healing while trying to save people.
And the guy attacking the group was extremely
skilled in summoning techniques; each of his summoned beasts was comparable to a giant toad from Mount Myōboku.
Especially the Cerberus, which keeps splitting when attacked, multiplying with each hit.
It's a perfect counter to taijutsu-type ninjas like Guy.
The two who intercepted Kakashi are also strong; one is skilled in genjutsu and soul-extraction ninjutsu.
The other, who initially seemed average, now turns out can summon the King of Hell to revive the other five killed.
"Goku, we'll hold off the other five for you. You take care of the one who can summon the King of Hell first."
"No, please all step back. I want a one-on-one duel with him, a fair fight!"
Goku shook his head, signaling Tsunade and the others to retreat.
He'd finally encountered someone with decent strength and interesting techniques, so he couldn't let them go so easily.
"But there are six of them. That doesn't seem like a one-on-one fight, and it's not fair."
Tsunade knew Goku was incredibly strong, but the Akatsuki members weren't pushovers either. It was obviously safer for them to fight side-by-side.
"No, just one. These six are puppets he controls. I'll deal with these puppets first, then I'll go find the real body."
Goku's words revealed the truth about Pain's Six Paths, causing Pain's eyes to narrow.
"You saw through me. Too bad you won't get to see my real body."
A flash of murderous intent crossed his face as he unleashed his Universal Pull once more, pulling Goku towards him, while the other five simultaneously launched their deadly attacks.
Goku's speed and power, as displayed earlier, were indeed formidable; even the Deva Path and the Preta Path were struck down before they could react.
But now it was different. With all six Paths attacking simultaneously, their twelve eyes could see every blind spot and anticipate every move.
In this situation, not only would Goku's attacks be difficult to land, but even if one hit, the other five would be enough to overwhelm and kill him.
At the same time, all the summoned beasts pounced out, preparing to intercept Tsunade and the others who were coming to their aid.
"Gravity Magic: Twelve Times Gravity!"
A black magic circle suddenly rose above Goku's head, instantly enveloping Pain and all his summoned beasts.
To prevent accidental injury to the Konoha ninjas who had gathered to help but hadn't fully recovered, Goku didn't unleash a powerful ki blast; instead, he released gravity magic he used in training.
Gravity magic is inherently a very powerful offensive magic in the Fairy Tail world.
However, Goku usually used it to aid his training.
The powerful gravity immediately pressed Pain and all his summoned beasts to the ground, unable to adapt and unable to get up immediately.
"One, two, three, four, five."
Unaffected by much, Goku stepped forward, and with a single kick, destroyed all five Paths, including the Animal Path.
Because the Animal Path was destroyed, all the summoned beasts disappeared.
When Goku reached the Deva Path, preparing to destroy this last Path, the Deva Path suddenly broke free from gravity and flew into the air.
It turned out that the Deva Path's abilities were inherently related to force.
After Goku destroyed the five Paths, the power of the Rinnegan concentrated on the Deva Path, greatly enhancing his abilities.
He used enough power to counteract the effects of gravity on himself, even managing to ascend into the air to dodge Goku's attacks.
"I never expected you to be so strong. In that case, I'll have no choice but to go all out!"
Pain, now airborne, wore a look of surprise and uncertainty.
Goku's strength had exceeded his expectations, so he decided to use the ninjutsu he had originally intended to use to seal and capture the Nine-Tails on Goku ahead of schedule.
"It seems you have even more powerful techniques. I can look forward to that."
Just as Goku was about to unleash his Flying Technique to catch up with Pain, he heard Pain's words and stopped to wait.
"This is a ninjutsu of the Sage of Six Paths. He used this ninjutsu to create the moon. While I am far inferior to him, it is enough to seal you!"
Pain created a small black ball and threw it high above his head. Then, he clasped his hands together and began to unleash the full power of his Rinnegan.
"Planetary Devastation!"
Instantly, the black ball emitted a terrifying suction force, trying to pull Goku towards its center.
Meanwhile, the surrounding mountains cracked open, turning into huge rocks that flew towards the black ball.
"A ninjutsu that can create the moon, that's truly amazing." "
Goku didn't resist the terrifying suction force emanating from the black sphere, and was propelled upwards along with the large rock.
"I can't create the moon, but... I'm better at destroying it!"
Approaching the black sphere, Goku pointed:
"Dodon Wave!"
A powerful beam of energy burst forth, instantly shattering the black sphere.
"It's over. Time to fight your true form."
Activating his Flying Technique, Goku flew to Pain's side and delivered a powerful downward kick.
Then, using his sense of ki, he locked onto the location of Pain's true form and teleported there.
"So you're the true form? You don't look too good."
In a tree hollow thirty kilometers outside Konoha Village, appeared before Goku a emaciated red-haired man, his body relying on special machines to survive.
"You actually found me!"
The red-haired man clearly hadn't expected his true form to be found, nor that the other party would appear before him so suddenly.
"The Dance of Shikigami!"
Konan, who had been guarding the red-haired man, saw Goku and her pupils contracted; instantly, a pair of white wings made of shikigami appeared on her back.
The red-haired man's name was Nagato, Akatsuki's true leader, and the one who controls the Six Paths of Pain.
Due to summoning the Gedo Mazo and prolonged use of the Rinnegan, his body could no longer withstand the strain, resulting in his current form.
Konan had always protected the real Nagato; the one who went to Konoha with the Six Paths of Pain was merely a paper clone of hers.
"Stop, Konan!"
However, before Konan could attack, Nagato stopped her.
Because Nagato knew that Konan was no match for Goku.
Although Konan's ninjutsu made her immune to any physical attacks, making her the bane of taijutsu ninjas.
But Goku wasn't just skilled in taijutsu; that one terrifying gravity ninjutsu alone was enough to prevent all of Konan's papers from flying.
Even Pain was defeated so easily; continuing the fight was pointless. Yahiko was dead; he couldn't let Konan die.
Goku's displayed power shook his own convictions.
He had originally believed that by inheriting the Sage of Six Paths' eyes and possessing the power of the Rinnegan, he had transcended mortals and become a god-like being. Since he was a god, then...
He could definitely change this world and create true peace.
But now, he was easily defeated by Goku.
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