The Witcher: The Journey to Transcendence from Marvel...

Chapter 425 in succession

The Heavenly Dao proved utterly vulnerable under the control of such a powerful illusion technique as Kotoamatsukami, a skill that could be considered divine.

Moreover, it can easily break free from the constraints of the gods.

The truth comes to light—all six Paths of Pain are puppets controlled by others.

Jiraiya also realized that Pain was nothing more than six puppets.

A name flashed into my mind like lightning: Nagato.

As long as the Hell Path, this crucial puppet, exists, the Six Paths of Pain can be resurrected indefinitely.

In such a dire situation, only by finding and defeating the true mastermind hidden behind the scenes can Pain be truly defeated.

However, where exactly is the true form hidden?

"You've found it, then let's end this boring game."

The Heavenly Dao slowly stretched out its arms, its posture resembling the Grim Reaper opening its enormous wings to reap lives, aimed at Kakashi and Jiraiya.

"Universal Guidance!"

A terrifying suction force, like that of a black hole, suddenly erupted and swept wildly toward Kakashi and Jiraiya.

Jiraiya reacted with lightning speed. In this critical moment, he unhesitatingly pressed his chakra firmly against the ground, like a giant tree deeply rooted in the earth, stabilizing himself and resisting the terrifying suction force.

However, Kakashi's chakra was nearly depleted from using ninjutsu continuously. Faced with this powerful suction, his body was like a light leaf, powerless to resist, and was mercilessly pulled away.

Jiraiya made a decisive decision.

His hair seemed to come alive instantly, growing and spreading wildly at an astonishing speed, like an incredibly strong rope that precisely wrapped around Kakashi's waist, preventing him from being directly sucked towards the Heavenly Path.

Naruto witnessed this scene and was extremely anxious.

Without hesitation, he rushed towards Kakashi and Jiraiya, wanting to provide support.

However, the human realm and the hungry ghost realm were like two indestructible barriers blocking his way.

"Get out of here!"

Naruto roared angrily.

He activated his Sage Mode, and every punch he threw was incredibly powerful.

The Hungry Ghost Path showed no fear and instead took the initiative to approach Naruto, engaging him in a fierce close-quarters battle.

If you can successfully touch Naruto even once, you can absorb all of his chakra, and then the battle can be declared over.

Meanwhile, inside Naruto, Kurama keenly sensed the terrifying power of the Rinnegan and realized the enemy's intentions, becoming restless and agitated.

[He actually possesses the Rinnegan of the Sage of Six Paths.]

The Nine-Tails was filled with shock and fear. It knew the power contained in the Rinnegan, a terrifying existence capable of changing the world.

The purpose of collecting the tailed beasts is to revive the Ten-Tails.

The enemy's ultimate goal is to resurrect the legendary Ten-Tails.

Once the Ten-Tails is resurrected, it, as one of the Tailed Beasts, will cease to exist, a fate it cannot accept under any circumstances.

"Immortal Lion's Frenzy"

Jiraiya seized the opportunity.

His long white hair, empowered by Sage Chakra, resembled countless sharp steel needles, swiftly piercing towards the Heavenly Dao.

Under the influence of the "Universal Celestial Attraction," the long hairs moved even faster.

"Buzz!"

A chilling, sawing sound suddenly rang out.

The Asura Path blocked the path of the Deva Path, its weapon spinning rapidly, severing all of Jiraiya's exposed hair.

Immediately afterwards, the Asura Path's body suddenly unfolded, revealing a dense array of various weapons, resembling a terrifying monster with countless tentacles.

They've locked onto Jiraiya and Kakashi.

"Whoosh~ Whoosh~"

Shells rained down on the two men, instantly engulfing them in a sea of ​​fire.

Flames shot into the sky, and thick smoke billowed out.

After the explosion, Jiraiya and Kakashi were covered in wounds and blood.

The Asura Path's attacks did not stop there.

A dazzling laser beam shot out from the Asura Path's chest cavity, hitting Kakashi precisely.

The laser pierced Kakashi's heart, and blood gushed out like a fountain.

Kakashi's body stiffened instantly, a hint of pain and resentment flashing in his eyes.

"Kakashi!"

Jiraiya let out a sorrowful cry, filled with endless pain and reluctance.

Despite having experienced countless life-and-death separations and witnessed the fall of too many outstanding ninjas during his long ninja career, at this moment, seeing the life of an excellent junior teetering on the brink of death like a candle in the wind, his heart was still struck as if by a heavy hammer, and he was heartbroken.

"A flaw has been revealed."

Not a single mistake, not a single poem, not a single post, not a single piece of content, not a single look!

Just as Jiraiya was immersed in pain, the cold and ruthless voice of the Deva suddenly rang in his ears, like the whisper of a demon.

Jiraiya felt a chill run down his spine. Without the slightest hesitation, he instantly made the right decision—to create distance.

However, it was all too late.

"Shinra Tensei!"

An overwhelming repulsive force, centered on the Heavenly Dao, crashed down on Jiraiya like a raging tsunami.

Jiraiya felt as if a towering mountain was pressing down on him, the force so strong that he couldn't breathe.

Under the impact of this terrifying force, Jiraiya's internal organs shattered in an instant, and intense pain spread throughout his body like an electric current.

He couldn't help but spit out a mouthful of blood, which turned into a bloody mist in the air.

"laugh!"

The Asura Path launched a sneak attack from behind.

The sharp serrations, gleaming with a chilling light, pierced through the chest at incredible speed.

This sudden and fatal blow dealt Jiraiya another severe blow.

"Ugh!" He spat out another mouthful of blood, and the world before his eyes instantly became blurry.

Jiraiya swayed precariously. He struggled to lift his head, looking at Tendo's expressionless face. His lips trembled slightly as he murmured, "Yahiko. Nagato."

At this moment, the faces of his disciples appeared in his mind like a slideshow, and the scenes of cultivating and fighting together came flooding back like a tide.

Finally, the image freezes on Naruto's cheerful smile.

"Naruto." Jiraiya silently murmured the name in his heart.

Among his disciples, Naruto was initially considered the least intelligent, unlike his father Minato Namikaze, who was exceptionally talented and possessed innate strength and keen perception.

However, Naruto always manages to bring unexpected surprises.

With his unwavering perseverance and never-give-up spirit, he quickly mastered Sage Mode, which made Jiraiya both gratified and somewhat ashamed.

In order not to lose to Naruto, and more importantly, to protect him in crucial moments, Jiraiya began to train day and night, eventually succeeding in training to the point where he could enter Sage Mode alone.

Looking back on every moment of training and living with Naruto, the laughter and tears, the setbacks and growth seem to be right before my eyes.

A feeling of warmth and contentment welled up in Jiraiya's heart.

My life has been pretty good.

After that thought flashed through his mind, he slowly closed his eyes.

His body, like a tree broken by a gale, fell helplessly onto the land he loved, ending his legendary and magnificent life.

(End of this chapter)