"Take note… his interval wasn't that long earlier, only about five seconds."
The black-robed figure reminded.
Sasuke nodded slightly.
He now fully understood Deva Path's pattern. When his energy was depleted, he required a recovery period. Even when his energy was full, there was still a five-second gap between his Shinra Tensei attacks.
In other words, if Sasuke could time his actions correctly, he'd have a five-second window to launch an offensive after Deva Path unleashed his Shinra Tensei.
However, for now, Deva Path was not Sasuke's priority.
He felt that such an intriguing opponent should undoubtedly be saved for last.
Since the enemy had already exhausted their resurrection ability, Sasuke no longer hesitated to use his recovery pills.
"Gulp!"
A pill melted in his mouth, and Sasuke felt a surge of energy restoring him to peak condition.
Without any hesitation, Sasuke directly activated the Susanoo which was the size of a mountain.
As the Mangekyo Sharingan's pattern spun, purple Chakra radiated from Sasuke's body. The skeletal framework of the Susanoo quickly took shape, forming muscles, veins, and a deep purple armor that made the entity look unstoppable.
"Let's go!"
Sasuke shouted, and a large purple bow appeared on Susanoo's left hand.
He used his pupil power to control Susanoo, pulling back its right arm. As it drew the bowstring, five arrows materialized simultaneously.
Whoosh!
The Susanoo released the bowstring, and the four colossal purple arrows shot forward, so fast that they left trails of purple flames in their wake.
With the Naraka Path and Preta Path destroyed, there are only four Pains left.
The four arrows were shot at four people respectively.
The arrows tore through the air, faster and deadlier than Sasuke's earlier lightning spear.
After all, the lightning spear only consumed part of Sasuke's Chakra, but this time, the four arrows instantly drained all of Sasuke's Chakra and pupil power, who had recovered to his peak.
Its power can be imagined.
The four arrows were extremely fast. Animal Path was struck down before he could even complete his summoning ritual. The summoning seal glowed briefly before dissipating as she collapsed.
Human Path and Asura Path, who hadn't done anything, shared the same fate, their bodies pierced effortlessly by the arrows.
In the face of absolute power, all tricks seemed laughable.
Thud!
Exhausted, Sasuke collapsed to the ground, but his gaze still fixed on the final arrow.
He desperately hoped this last arrow would eliminate Deva Path. But deep down, he knew the five-second interval had already passed.
"Shinra Tensei!"
Deva Path spread his arms once more, generating an immense repulsive force that deflected the terrifying purple arrow, scattering it into harmless fragments of light.
It was impossible for Deva Path to die like this.
Sasuke clenched his fists in frustration. He had anticipated this outcome, but knowing didn't make it any less bitter.
The strain of rapidly depleting and replenishing his energy was taking a severe toll on Sasuke. Even with the recovery pills, the repeated usage had built up resistance, reducing their efficacy.
Sasuke swallowed another white pill, but the recovery was noticeably slower this time, and full restoration would require more time.
Tap, tap!
Deva Path took two steps forward and spoke in a low voice, "You're indeed strong. To force the Six Paths of Pain into such a dire situation, you're the first. But..."
Having said that, Deva Path paused briefly.
Sasuke, sensing danger, immediately took a defensive stance. However, before he could make further preparations, Deva Path raised his right hand slowly and said, "Bansho Ten'in!"
In an instant, Sasuke felt an overwhelming pull, much like the immense suction force he'd experienced earlier with his Susanoo, but this was even stronger.
It was as if his very soul was being dragged out of his body.
The sudden disorientation left Sasuke defenseless, his body uncontrollably hurtling toward Deva Path's outstretched hand.
'Is this another gravitational technique?'
Sasuke thought, forcing himself to focus. He decided to use the momentum to strike Deva Path with a Chidori.
However, what he didn't expect was that just as he was about to approach Deva Path, the seemingly lifeless Preta Path suddenly stood up.
'Damn it… he actually faked his death!'
Reflecting on the earlier moments, Sasuke realized he had only stomped the Preta Path into the ground. Without using the Eight Gates or any powerful Ninjutsu, there's no way a simple attack like that would suffice against such an opponent.
Deva Path's gravitational ability had been a setup. After all, he can share vision with Preta Path, so Preta Path calculated the right time to get up.
At the ideal moment, the Preta Path stood and delivered a crushing punch straight into Sasuke's abdomen.
Bang!
"Cough!"
Sasuke doubled over, coughing up a mouthful of blood. His stomach felt as if it had been twisted into knots, the pain excruciating.
Not only that, Preta Path also took the opportunity to move behind Sasuke, locking both of his arms in an unyielding grip.
As a result, the Chidori in Sasuke's hand fizzled out, leaving him utterly vulnerable.
Deva Path had a blank expression on his face, and resumed speaking, "But, that's all."
Sasuke wanted to struggle, but the searing pain in his abdomen made it impossible to focus his Chakra.
Deva Path said calmly, "Don't struggle, not going to kill you. After all, you're holding the key to seven Biju."
"Hmph!"
Sasuke snorted coldly, spat out a mouthful of blood foam and said, "Is that all you've got? This doesn't even faze me!"
Despite his bravado, Sasuke was growing desperate. He prepared to make a last-ditch effort, but then he noticed something strange: the Preta Path, who is still holding him, began to emit a pale gray glow.
'What's going on? Why is my Chakra disappearing?'
Sasuke's eyes widened as he remembered the black-robed figure's earlier warning, 'The fat guy didn't just absorb Ninjutsu… it could also drain Chakra directly'.
"Damn it!"
Sasuke cursed under his breath. He realized too late that he should have finished off the Preta Path earlier. This was the cost of not delivering a killing blow.
Thud, thud…
Sasuke struggled fiercely, but his strength was fading fast. Eventually, he went limp, completely drained of energy.
Seeing this, Deva Path said indifferently, "This is the end. I'll trade your life for the seven Biju."
'Damn, is this all I can do?'
Sasuke clenched his teeth in frustration. He was unwilling to accept such an outcome. Even after using recovery pills, he had only managed to take down four of Pains. Now, he was captured. The result was far from what he considered acceptable.
He really didn't want to ask the black-robed figure for help.
But now, he has no other choice.
However, just as Sasuke opened his mouth and was about to ask for help, a surge of heat surged through his exhausted body, followed by a surge of Chakra.
It hit him… due to his temporary resistance to the pills, the pill's full effects hadn't been immediately realized. Now that his resistance was waning, the remaining energy stored in the pills immediately poured into his body.
'If I could hold out a little longer, I might regain enough strength to turn the tables…'