Chapter 191: Almighty Push!

Chapter 191: Chapter 191: Almighty Push! [Bonus Chapter]

"Let's go together," Shūichi shook his head. "He's likely already sensed us."

The Rinnegan is no small threat, even if it's not an original.

Now that Nagato possesses Hashirama's cells, it likely means he's struck a deal with Uchiha Madara.

In other words, due to Shūichi's presence, Madara might have seen Obito's plan as incomplete and opted to use Nagato instead, altering a key part. Shūichi wasn't sure yet, and everything would need to wait until he met Nagato.

"Alright," Jiraiya nodded, smiling. "Seems like you don't fully trust me, huh?"

Shūichi shook his head. "It's not like that."

"It's just that going alone is too risky. We're dealing with the Rinnegan here."

Jiraiya's smile faded as he recalled something. "True enough."

"Let's go, then."

Adjusting the shoulder strap of his scroll, Jiraiya stepped into the rain, with Shūichi following close behind.

...

In a towering structure, Nagato emerged from the shadows and walked over to Konan, who was staring at the rain outside. "Jiraiya-sensei has arrived."

Konan's expression turned complex. "Did he come because he heard about Yahiko's death?"

Nagato didn't respond, his gaze fixed on the rain. "There's another person with him—someone with even stronger chakra than Jiraiya-sensei."

Konan's eyes narrowed. "Not many in Konoha match that description. It must be the one White Zetsu informed us about: Shūichi Hoshita."

"Technically, he's one of our former comrades, too."

"So, has our collaboration with Uchiha Madara been exposed?"

Nagato reached out, letting the rain fall into his hand. "We'll know soon enough."

Konan looked at Nagato, whose face remained expressionless, and asked, "What are you planning?"

"Prepare for battle, Konan."

With that, Nagato turned and disappeared back into the shadows.

Konan's eyes showed a glimmer of sorrow, but she quickly steeled herself and followed Nagato.

Beneath the tower, Shūichi and Jiraiya entered through an opening.

The tower, constructed from a maze of thick pipes, was a unique architectural style suited to the constant rain of the Land of Rain.

After moving through a passageway, Shūichi and Jiraiya reached the second level and stopped.

"Nagato!"

Jiraiya smiled, then looked toward Konan, who had stepped out behind him. "The little girl from back then has grown into a beautiful woman!"

Konan regarded Jiraiya and said, "Jiraiya-sensei, you're just the same as ever."

Jiraiya chuckled proudly. "Of course, I'm still the Toad Sage!"

But then his smile faded as he continued, "Yahiko's not here, so it seems the information was correct."

Nagato spoke. "So, Jiraiya-sensei, have you come to confirm Yahiko's death?"

Jiraiya's gaze sharpened, but he replied with a smile. "Nagato, you've changed from before."

Nagato replied coldly, "Naturally. People grow and change."

"And this is all thanks to Konoha."

"I heard that Danzo is dead. What a pity."

Jiraiya sighed, "Guessing it's no use trying to reason here, but still..."

Before he could finish, Nagato interrupted him. "Jiraiya-sensei, if you're here to explain, don't bother."

"If you came to see us, then you're welcome."

Jiraiya frowned slightly. "I'm not here to explain, but I don't want you and Konan to make the wrong choices."

Nagato's calm voice rose with intensity. "Jiraiya-sensei, we're grown now. We've experienced much, learned much, and have chosen our own path."

"We tried to walk the road you advocated, but the outcome was clear—Yahiko died because of it. We were betrayed, and Akatsuki was reduced to just Konan and me."

"So now, we've chosen a different path."

"This is the path Yahiko once envisioned."

"So please, Jiraiya-sensei, don't try to stop us."

Hearing this, Jiraiya's heart sank. It was evident that words alone couldn't sway Nagato and Konan.

Shūichi, who had been observing, then interjected, "I have to agree with that—everyone has their own path and their own choices."

"Expecting someone else to walk the road you chose isn't exactly responsible."

Jiraiya's face dropped slightly; this guy Shūichi was actually undermining him!

Shūichi continued, "We're not here to persuade you or explain anything."

"After all, Yahiko's death really did involve that scumbag Danzo."

"Actually, I'm here today to make a deal with the Akatsuki."

Nagato's gaze landed on Shūichi. "A deal?"

"What kind of deal?"

"Shūichi, step back!"

Shūichi didn't move. "It would be wise not to underestimate the power of the Rinnegan."

No one knew just how much mastery Nagato now held over the Rinnegan, but his legs were intact, and with the addition of Hashirama cells, they couldn't take him lightly.

If he had received Uchiha Madara's teachings like Obito, that would make things even more troublesome.

In the past, Nagato had mastered all six chakra nature transformations in just three years under Jiraiya's guidance.

At this moment, Nagato raised his hand. "To be honest, I'm quite interested in seeing Jiraiya-sensei's strength."

This movement...

Shūichi immediately flashed forward, positioning himself in front of Jiraiya.

With a fierce sound, chains shot out from all sides, forming a semi-circular barrier that enclosed both Shūichi and Jiraiya.

At the same moment, Nagato's technique activated.

Shinra Tensei!

A powerful force exploded, crashing into Shūichi's barrier. The impact created a roaring shockwave, but the barrier held.

It actually blocked it!

Nagato was slightly surprised. No wonder both Black Zetsu and White Zetsu had marked him as a priority.

Inside the barrier, a masked figure in a black cloak rose from the ground behind Jiraiya, warping the space around him.

"What?"

Jiraiya was shocked, but he couldn't counter with any ninjutsu in time.

Just then, a chakra hand gripped Jiraiya's shoulder.

In the next instant, Shūichi and Jiraiya vanished from the spot.

White Zetsu, who was controlling Obito, laughed with slight disappointment, "What a shame. Just a little closer, and we would have succeeded!"

Black Zetsu replied, "One eye isn't enough to keep up the pace."

"Of course, if we'd opened up the barrier, the Rinnegan's power would have overwhelmed them easily."

White Zetsu shrugged, "Don't blame me—Nagato moved too fast for us to coordinate!"

...

Inside a cave outside a small town, Shūichi appeared with Jiraiya collapsing beside him.

"Shūichi, was that masked guy really Uchiha Madara?" Jiraiya asked, getting up with a grave expression.

Shūichi shook his head. "No."

"It was Obito."

Jiraiya frowned. "Uchiha Obito... that technique, his Mangekyō Sharingan?"

"Incredible. I didn't even sense him getting close."

Shūichi took the chance to share some intel. "He phased right through my barrier. That sensation was definitely a space-time jutsu."

"Plus, it looks like Obito is completely under enemy control."

Jiraiya nodded, then gave a relaxed smile. "That was a close call!"

"We were almost taken out by them."

"But it seems this trip wasn't for nothing!"

"Given what we've seen, facing a combo like that without a space-time technique like the Flying Thunder God would be extremely challenging."

One opponent for distraction, while Obito's controller attacked from the shadows—most ninjas wouldn't stand a chance.

Shūichi nodded in agreement. "It's certainly a tough situation, especially since we don't fully understand Obito's Mangekyō abilities."

"And there's still Nagato's Rinnegan powers."

Jiraiya considered this and said, "The next step is to focus on gathering intel in these areas."

"Sigh... if we end up as enemies down the road, then that's simply unavoidable."

Shūichi reminded him, "Gathering information is crucial, but it's best not to act alone."

"Hmm... I'll take care of the intelligence gathering myself."

"With the Flying Thunder God technique, even if I can't defeat them together, I'll have an easier time escaping."

That way, there'll be no question about the intel's reliability.

Jiraiya thought for a moment and had to nod. Then, with a laugh, he said, "Looks like I might be falling behind the times!"

Shūichi chuckled. "That doesn't sound like the Jiraiya the Toad Sage I know."

Jiraiya laughed heartily, then spoke more seriously, "Seems like I'll need to train diligently too, or else the talented next generation might just leave me behind!"

(End of Chapter)

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