Naruto: Manipulation-Chapter 159: Super Shinra Tensei!

"How... is this possible?"

Nagato clenched his teeth.

His expression had become especially grim.

Ever since he had truly begun to develop the powers of the Rinnegan, he had always relied on them in battle. Until now, no one had ever been able to stand against him.

But...

The enemies that had just appeared had completely surpassed his expectations.

The moment he saw them, their attacks had already landed. His main body barely had time to react and counterattack, yet before his strike could reach them, they had already disappeared!

Nagato's Rinnegan only managed to capture a fleeting image—one with silver hair, the other with golden hair.

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Just like the Silver Flash and the Golden Flash!

"The Golden Flash..."

Nagato's heart sank slightly.

At that moment...

He recalled a long-lost legend.

The Fourth Hokage of Konoha, Minato Namikaze, had once dominated the ninja world. With his unparalleled speed, he could defeat dozens of elite Jonin in an instant. His legend as the Golden Flash spread far and wide, to the extent that all major ninja villages had been forced to issue a supplemental command:

If you encounter the Golden Flash...

Abandoning the mission does not count as failure.

"Fourth..."

"Your teleportation technique is fast."

The Second Hokage, Tobirama Senju, held a Flying Thunder God kunai in his hand, praising the young Hokage beside him. A successor who not only matched but possibly surpassed his speed!

The man once hailed as the fastest in the ninja world...

Had now seen his future in a younger generation.

"It was only a probing attack..."

Minato scratched the back of his neck sheepishly, slightly embarrassed by the praise. He hadn't even gone all out.

"But..."

Minato quickly moved past the topic, his gaze growing serious as he looked toward Nagato and his allies in the distance. "Their abilities are indeed strange."

"The Sage of the Six Paths' eyes, huh..."

Tobirama, too, grew solemn.

Although their speed had caught the enemy off guard, those Rinnegan eyes had still reacted instantly with a counterattack.

This opponent...

Could not be underestimated!

"A fascinating adversary."

Hashirama Senju, however, showed no sign of concern. Instead, his face was full of interest. It was as if he cared little for the strength of his enemies—rather, he was excited to face them. "I've never seen a living person with the Sage of the Six Paths' eyes before!"

Orochimaru watched as the three Hokage discussed their strategy against Nagato's group. A subtle smile formed at the corner of his lips. His gaze shifted slightly toward a certain corner of the battlefield.

All his cards had been played...

And yet, that man still refused to show himself?

"If we need more information about the Rinnegan..."

Just as Orochimaru glanced toward Shigen, Hiruzen Sarutobi also turned in the same direction. "Perhaps we should seek Lord Shigen's guidance..."

"Lord Shigen is still around?"

Hashirama's face lit up with joy, as if he didn't mind being disturbed from his eternal rest. "He took care of me quite a bit when I was alive..."

Tobirama, however, instinctively averted his gaze, as if trying to avoid looking in that direction.

"He was revived through Edo Tensei... again."

Tsunade hesitated as she spoke about Shigen's return, her eyes flickering with irritation as she glared at Orochimaru. "Orochimaru, this is all your fault!"

"Let's talk about Lord Shigen later!"

Tobirama wasn't interested in discussing Shigen right now. He feared it would lead to a dispute with his elder brother and distract them from Konoha's current crisis. He simply stated, "Big Brother, let's deal with Konoha's enemies first."

"Alright."

"What a shame, though."

Hashirama suddenly clasped his fists together, his previously cheerful expression disappearing as he entered battle mode. "Let's take care of this troublesome enemy first. Then, we'll catch up with Lord Shigen before dispelling Edo Tensei and returning to the Pure Land. We shouldn't interfere too much with the living."

Minato nodded slowly.

The revived Fourth Hokage did not look toward Shigen.

His eyes remained fixed on a single figure standing beside Kakashi Hatake.

His son.

More than anything, he wanted to talk to his son, to see him properly with his own eyes.

But first...

He had to resolve Konoha's crisis.

Step.

The three resurrected Hokage stepped forward in unison.

That single step...

Was enough to put Nagato on high alert!

"Konan, fall back."

Pain's cold voice warned Konan to retreat.

"They are incredibly dangerous. Protect yourself."

Nagato stood behind Pain, preparing to face the three Hokage alone. "Konan, I'll hold them off. You need to leave this place first."

"No..."

"This place is too dangerous."

Pain's voice remained icy as his gaze flickered slightly. He could sense the incoming danger. "Besides, if you stay here, I won't be able to use some of my more destructive techniques."

There was no choice.

To deal with the incredibly fast Second and Fourth Hokage, both he and his main body would have to use large-scale attacks to ensure there was nowhere for them to escape!

Konan furrowed her brows.

She was no fool.

In just a brief moment, she had already realized how difficult it was to deal with those two lightning-fast Hokage. This was possibly the most dangerous situation Nagato had ever faced since gaining the Rinnegan.

But...

Could she really just run away?

Even if it meant risking her life, she refused to repeat the past. She would not stand by and watch as Nagato followed in Yahiko's footsteps!

However...

The battle had already begun!

Just as they were discussing their plan, Hashirama suddenly dashed toward them, with Tobirama and Minato following closely behind!

"Wood Release: Nativity of a World of Trees!"

Hashirama charged straight ahead!

True to his title as the God of Shinobi, even in this weakened Edo Tensei state, his power far exceeded that of ordinary men!

Thick tree roots burst from the ground, surging toward Nagato's group. Towering trees and massive vines rapidly expanded, turning half of the battlefield into an ancient forest within seconds!

Half the arena—

Instantly transformed into a primordial jungle!

"Shinra Tensei!"

However, Pain merely lifted his palm.

In an instant, he cleared a wide-open space around him. He had no intention of fighting these battle-hardened Hokage in a dense forest, as neither he nor Nagato were true combat veterans!

The difference in experience...

Was a fatal disadvantage at this moment!

But this attack...

Was just a feint!

Tobirama and Minato had already closed in!

Though they appeared to be supporting fighters, they were actually the main attackers!

"Fly to the sky."

Pain didn't use another Shinra Tensei.

Because he knew it wouldn't be enough to stop Tobirama and Minato. Their speed allowed them to escape the attack the moment it was activated. They could dodge his repulsion force in the blink of an eye!

To truly defeat them...

He had to put them in a position where they had no escape!

Pain and Nagato simultaneously took to the sky!

"Dance of the Paper Angels!"

Konan's legs transformed into paper, lifting her into the air like angelic wings.

As she ascended, countless razor-sharp paper shuriken shot forth like a storm, tearing through the ground below!

But...

Minato and Tobirama's movements were simply too fast!

They weaved through the deadly paper barrage, searching for the perfect moment to strike...

And at the same time...

Nagato was preparing for something devastating.

"Super Shinra Tensei!"

A terrifying repulsive force exploded from Pain, ripping the battlefield apart!

The ground cracked and shattered as the immense force engulfed everything in its path!

This time, the power was utterly monstrous—so overwhelming that it left no room for resistance!

Not even Konoha itself...

Could withstand such an attack!

But just as all seemed lost...

Hiruzen, Tsunade, Jiraiya, and even Orochimaru suddenly appeared in four directions, completing their hand seals!

"Four Red Yang Formation!"

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