"Enough. Stop wasting your energy."
"It's time to end this after all that testing."
Shimoku finished his orange juice and stood up casually.
The next moment,
the [Human Path] Pain behind him saw a blur flash before his eyes.
Then, that Uchiha brat had already appeared behind him, placing his hand on Pain's back.
[Eight Gates of Opening – Fifth Gate, Limit Gate!]
[Setsuna – Fifth Stage, Thirty-Two Fold Enhancement!]
[Cunjing – Heaven Splitting Technique!] (a short-range explosive internal force)
Instantly, a massive force surged forth powerfully.
"Bang—"
The strength instantly pierced through the [Human Path] Pain, shattering him into countless fragments.
Even the scattered residual shockwave
whipped up strong hurricane-force winds, blowing forward dozens of meters, carving out a wide fan-shaped trench.
"Tch! Still not smooth enough… this power's a nightmare to control!"
"And if I try adding Lightning Release into this mix? Things'll go totally out of control!"
Shimoku muttered under his breath.
He gripped his right arm and snapped the dislocated wrist back into place.
In truth,
since obtaining the [Sage Body], vastly enhancing his physical constitution, Shimoku had secretly started practicing the [Eight Gates].
By now, he'd barely managed to activate both [Setsuna] and [Eight Gates] at the same time.
Just now was just a small test.
As expected, their combined power was terrifyingly immense!
Stacked together, they nearly matched the speed and strength of opening the Seventh Gate...
At such close range, he could still break the sound barrier instantly, unleashing horrifying power!
Still, control remained imprecise—it really took a toll on his hands...
Likewise, this sudden burst from Shimoku's real body
startled the other Pains watching the battle, along with Orochimaru.
That insane burst of speed surpassed even what their eyes could track!
Where in the world did this kid get such incredible Taijutsu strength?!
If their positions were reversed, aside from the Deva Path barely defending using 'Shinra Tensei,'
the other Pains would probably be instantly one-hit killed.
At the same time, after eliminating the [Human Path] Pain with a single strike,
Shimoku's main body attacked again, riding on the terrifying boost provided by [Setsuna] and the [Eight Gates],
he curled and flicked his fingers with precision.
His waist-sheathed K'unwu Divine Sword shot out like a crimson beam.
It flew across a hundred meters in an instant.
Five times the speed of sound — faster than a shooting star, incredibly fast!
Before the [Preta Path] Pain could react,
the blade struck dead center,
piercing straight through and effortlessly pinning him against the distant wall.
Clearly, the [Preta Path] Pain who could absorb various Jutsus couldn't absorb solid objects.
Especially not such a sharp divine weapon!
Meanwhile, Shimoku's clone instantly arrived beside the [Preta Path] Pain,
withdrew the divine sword, and severed its neck immediately.
Then rushed toward the distant [Asura Path] Pain currently fighting Mooncake and others.
In just two exchanges,
he completely shredded the [Asura Path], reducing it to scraps of metal.
...
"So powerful. This little brat has gotten significantly stronger!"
Watching Shimoku's sudden surge of power, Orochimaru couldn't help but feel slightly startled.
In just ten seconds flat, with a single move,
he had instantly taken down three of Pain's bodies.
And he probably hadn't even used full strength yet?
Truth be told,
even Orochimaru himself would've found it a tough job to take those three Pain bodies down quickly.
This kid's gotten scarily strong…
...
Seeing this, Mooncake immediately emerged from Uncle Sanshu's fur and shouted,
"Brat! Finally decided to make a move!"
"We've been busting our butts out there while you sat around doing nothing!"
"Uncle Sanshu's about to get mad!"
"And don't forget our deal—one full year's bamboo shoot allowance, not a day short!"
Shimoku canceled his clone technique, sheathed his Divine Sword, and laughed as he replied,
"All right, all right! I won't shortchange you!"
Ever since establishing maritime trade, forming an alliance with Kumo, and acquiring centuries' worth of the Hyuga clan's savings,
his village was basically rolling in dough.
Two rations? No big deal at all.
Still, considering how huge Mooncake and Uncle Sanshu are, they probably eat like crazy anyway.
But none of that really mattered…
After all, they'd fought hard just now — not only bludgeoning nearly ten Summoning Beasts to death but also taking fresh wounds themselves.
Now, the honest and straightforward Sanshu Copperluo,
upon hearing confirmation of free meals, became quite cheerful.
He just wasn't great with words, so he scratched the back of his head and gave a shy, wide grin.
Then, he actually picked up his giant club again and prepared to go bash the remaining three Pains from afar — paying off this year's meal bill.
"Enough. Stop now.
"The rest are opponents you can't beat.
"Copperluo uncle, why don't you return and rest first…"
Shimoku waved his hand and activated the Summoning Technique,
sending Uncle Copperluo back first.
After all, Deva Path Pain's Dojutsu was highly effective against ordinary physical attacks.
Any blow Copperluo launched would only get instantly repelled.
No need for him to suffer pointlessly anymore…
...
At this moment,
the sudden deaths of three Pains truly shocked Deva Path Pain immensely.
Of course, due to his usual expressionless face,
on the surface he still looked completely emotionless, appearing indifferent.
Soon, [Deva Path Pain] jumped down from above accompanied by the remaining [Animal Path] and [Naraka Path],
directly facing Shimoku now.
"What, haven't had enough fighting yet?"
"You still want to continue?"
"I wouldn't mind keeping you company!"
Shimoku arched one eyebrow, full of confidence.
Then Deva Path Pain spoke up:
"Uchiha brat, you're indeed strong.
"But don't think this means you've already won."
"You'll soon understand a pain beyond your comprehension!"
The next moment,
beside Deva Path Pain, the [Animal Path] performed the Summoning Technique again,
forcing forth seven ninja beasts once more, clearly eager to fight.
"So, planning to overwhelm me numerically now?"
"No problem!"
Shimoku smiled faintly and clapped his hands together.
Instantly ten clones appeared beside him.
Deva Path Pain: "Clone Technique? That's all it is..."
Shimoku: "That right, they're just ordinary clones."
"But tell me... Do you think these clones can use the [Susanoo]?"
Deva Path Pain didn't answer.
Shimoku: "Can't figure it out? Then let me answer for you!"
The moment he finished speaking,
The next instant,
Crimson chakra burst from his body as ten [Susanoo] rose from the ground once more,
Surrounding Shimoku's true form like guardians.
Of course, so as not to completely overwhelm the enemy,
Shimoku had deliberately limited these clones to awakening only Stage Two of the Susano'o—none of them activated the Fourth Stage.
"Come on! Let's keep going!"
"But if this battle continues... you'd better be ready to see the entire [Rain Hidden Village] turned into ruins!" Shimoku grinned wickedly, urging them on with folded arms.
If he weren't so young, he'd look just like a full-on villain.
At the same time,
Watching the ten towering [Susanoo] rise from the battlefield,
Each standing twenty or thirty meters tall and radiating terrifying pressure—powerful enough to rival every Summoning Beast on their side—
Even Deva Path couldn't help but flinch slightly, a wave of shock surging through him.
This kid... is really only ten years old?
His clones can use [Susanoo] too?!
Are you serious?!
Compared to this brat, their own 'Madara Uchiha' suddenly felt kinda underwhelming!
They hadn't even seen him use [Susanoo] yet...
If not for this child's tender age, Chiramu might've actually believed—for a moment—that *he* was the real Madara Uchiha!
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