Boom!
A massive lava fireball was instantly repelled by an overwhelming force, hurtling straight toward Roshi.
"Lava Release: Chakra Mode!"
Roshi's entire body was immediately enveloped in molten lava. With a single punch, he shattered the several-meter-wide fireball into pieces. Then, without hesitation, he dashed toward Deva Path Pain at incredible speed.
Deva Path Pain raised his arm once more. "Shinra Tensei!"
A powerful repulsive force sent Roshi flying. He crashed into the ground, carving a deep trench before struggling to his feet. Wiping the blood from the corner of his mouth, he prepared to attack again.
Just then, a voice echoed in his mind.
'Roshi, you can't defeat this guy. Leave your body to me!'
Roshi scoffed. 'Didn't you just say you'd never lend me your power again?'
'Idiot! Is this really the time to be stubborn?!'
Roshi snorted. 'Next time, talk to me with a little more respect.'
With that, he released the seal within him.
A colossal form emerged before Deva Path Pain and Kisame—the Four-Tails, Son Goku.
"That chakra... truly terrifying."
A hint of excitement flickered across Kisame's face. He could feel Samehada on his back already thirsting for it.
Roar!
"Lava Release!"
Son Goku slammed both hands onto the ground. Molten lava surged forward like a relentless tide, sweeping toward the enemy.
Yet Deva Path Pain stood unmoved. "Shinra Tensei."
With a pulse of repulsive force from his Rinnegan, the sea of lava was effortlessly sent flowing back.
"It's time to end this."
Deva Path Pain clapped his hands together. His eyes surged with immense power as a pitch-black sphere formed in his palm.
"Chibaku Tensei!"
The sphere ascended into the sky, generating an immense gravitational pull. The earth beneath them fractured and crumbled, pulling everything toward it. Amidst the swirling debris, the Four-Tails was also dragged into the air.
Moments later, a massive sphere of rock floated ominously in the sky.
"Four-Tails... captured."
Witnessing this, a rare bead of sweat formed on Kisame's forehead.
"What terrifying power..."
To defeat a Tailed Beast so easily, without even showing a hint of exhaustion—this level of strength was simply unimaginable.
"As a god, it is only natural that I win every battle," Deva Path Pain stated coldly. "Kisame, take the Four-Tails Jinchuriki. We're returning to Amegakure."
Kisame nodded. "Understood."
...
Amegakure.
Alone atop a high tower, Nagato sat motionless upon the gaping mouth of the demonic Gedo Statue, allowing the rain to drench him.
With his Rain Tiger at Will Technique, he could monitor everything within the village at all times.
After confirming that neither Uchiha Madara nor Zetsu were present, he had Deva Path Pain bring the Four-Tails Jinchuriki to him.
"Sealing Technique."
Harnessing the power of the Rinnegan, Nagato swiftly sealed the Four-Tails into his body.
As he completed the process, he slowly opened his eyes.
Feeling the abundant chakra coursing through him, his gaze grew resolute.
With Hashirama's cells integrated into his body, his power had already become immense.
Now, with the added chakra of a Tailed Beast—
Who in this world could possibly defeat him?
"Uchiha Mirai... next time we meet, I will defeat you."
"And Konan will finally understand who the true savior of the ninja world is."
"Konan! Konan! Konan!"
...
"Hahaha! Faster, faster!"
Uchiha Mirai laughed in exhilaration as Konan's body swayed, struggling to catch her breath.
"Mirai, slow down! You're going too fast!"
At her words, Mirai patted Kokuō's head. "Kokuō, slow down a bit."
"Understood."
At his command, Kokuō gradually reduced its speed.
Konan let out a long sigh of relief. Kokuō had been running so fast that she had nearly passed out from lack of air.
"How was that? Exciting?" Mirai asked with a grin.
Konan smiled. "Mirai, riding Kokuō like this is a bit... conspicuous, don't you think?"
Using a Tailed Beast as a personal mount—probably no one else in the entire ninja world would dare to do such a thing.
Mirai chuckled. "Konan, given my status, I wouldn't call this excessive."
Back in his previous life, he had lived quietly in obscurity. Now that he had crossed over into this world, why should he keep a low profile?
"But... Kokuō is quite large. Riding it isn't very convenient."
"That's not a problem." Mirai patted Kokuō's head again. "Shrink down a little."
"Understood."
Kokuō obediently shrank, eventually settling at a height of about five meters—large enough to maintain an impressive presence but small enough to be manageable.
Seeing this, Mirai nodded in satisfaction.
"Kokuō, when we revive the Ten-Tails in the future, I'll leave some extra chakra for you."
Kokuō's eyes lit up, and it eagerly nodded. "Thank you very much!"
Konan glanced at the sky and gently reminded, "Mirai, it's getting late. We should head back."
"Tsunade and Mikoto will be shocked when they see you."
Earlier, when she had run into Mirai while out, she had nearly failed to recognize him.
Though his overall appearance hadn't changed too much, his hair had turned white. He now wore a pure white cloak, and his skin had become paler, though he still exuded an undeniable strength and masculinity.
Compared to before, his entire demeanor had become even more captivating.
It wasn't until she found herself riding on Kokuō with him that she managed to tear her attention away from his transformation.
She was eager to see Tsunade and Mikoto's reactions upon seeing Mirai's new look.
Having had his fun, Mirai activated Yomotsu Hirasaka and instantly returned to the courtyard.
The moment Tsunade laid eyes on him, she froze, staring in disbelief.
"Mirai? What happened to you?!"
"My life force has ascended to the level of the Six Paths, so my body underwent some minor changes."
"What do you think?"
Mirai spread his arms with a playful smile.
Tsunade unconsciously swallowed.
Damn... he got even hotter.
It was supposed to be her getting forced into a relationship with Mirai, so why did it feel like she was the one getting the better deal?
Noticing her reaction, Konan giggled. "Tsunade, you're drooling."
Tsunade hurriedly wiped her mouth, blushing.
"I am not!"
Then, she forced herself to look away from Mirai and awkwardly changed the subject.
"Mirai, what do you mean by 'Six Paths level'?"
Mirai's lips curled into a smile. "A mortal ascends to godhood—this is the power of the Six Paths!"
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