From the night of genocide, marching towards the strongest.

White Zetsu muttered something, then his body split open and disappeared into the earth, moving rapidly toward Nagato.

"Jue, what are you trying to do here?"

Konan, who was closely guarding Nagato's side, questioned him sternly after seeing the white Zetsu's figure rise from the ground in front of her.

"Don't be nervous, Konan, we're here to help Nagato."

Black Zetsu also appeared in the arena, comforted Konan, and indicated that he meant no harm before speaking to Nagato, who was maintaining the battle between the Gedo Mazo and Susanoo:

“Nagato, I know your body is about to give out, but my body has a strong life force. Letting it possess your body will not only fill the gaps in your body, but will also greatly enhance your strength.”

Upon hearing this, Nagato remained silent, while Konan sneered and said coldly, "Who knows if what you're saying is true or false? You should know that you approached us under the guise of Uchiha Madara before."

“We’ll discuss this later, Konan. We did have things we kept from each other, but we’re on the same page when it comes to collecting the Tailed Beasts.”

Seeing large beads of sweat trickling down Nagato's forehead again, Black Zetsu grew anxious and said in a deep voice:

“Nagato, you possess the Rinnegan, so you should be able to see that we haven’t lied to you about this matter.”

"it is good!"

Nagato pondered for two seconds, then nodded. With his Rinnegan and powerful senses, he had indeed long ago noticed the rich and abundant life energy within White Zetsu's body.

"Nagato?"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Nan felt anxious and wanted to say something to persuade him, but seeing Nagato's trembling body and pale face, she swallowed her words in the end.

Black Zetsu said in a deep voice, "Hurry up, White Zetsu!"

"Hey hey hey, I know, you're so long-winded."

Bai Zetsu responded repeatedly, walked to Nagato's side with a helpless expression, and his entire body seemed to turn into a lump of soft mud and melt into Nagato's body.

As the White Zetsu merged into his body, Nagato's body instantly became fuller, and the Uzumaki clan's signature red hair became even more vibrant and energetic. However, at this moment, his skin showed two completely different shades of white from the sides of his nose.

One is a fair and lustrous white, while the other is a pale white like lime, which looks extremely strange!

However, Nagato paid no attention to the changes in his appearance, but instead sensed the changes within his body and showed a look of shock.

This power!?

Nagato felt an extremely high-level and massive amount of life force surge into his body. Moreover, this life force did not produce any rejection reaction with his own life force. Instead, it produced an extremely wonderful reaction, like coffee meeting sugar cubes!

It seems that there is a strange connection and resonance between his own bloodline and this life force, and it could even be said that the two may have originally been one!

Nagato didn't know where this strange connection came from, but he could clearly sense that under this strange reaction, all the vitality in his body seemed to be stimulated.

Moreover, the physical mutation was caused by his inability to fully digest the energy of the Grell Stone.

With the integration of White Zetsu, it's possible that White Zetsu's body itself has some kind of energy-devouring effect, or it's possible that the integration of White Zetsu enhanced his Devouring ability in the Hungry Ghost Path.

Or both!

In short, his body, which had been mutated due to absorbing too much Grell Stone energy, disappeared under this strange combination, turning into clusters of rich and pure life energy that merged into his body.

My body is now the body of God!

In an instant, such a thought surged into Nagato's mind, and then the purple light in his Rinnegan became even more mysterious and eerie.

The next moment, the power of the Gedo Mazo, which had been locked in a stalemate with the Complete Susanoo and was even at a disadvantage, suddenly surged.

With a thunderous thud, the fist slammed heavily into Susanoo's chest, shattering the four strange faces of its armor. Susanoo was sent flying hundreds of meters before finally coming to a stop!

How did the Gedo Mazo suddenly become so much stronger?!

Sasuke, who was standing between the eyebrows of the complete Susanoo, frowned. Just as he was wondering what was going on, he saw Nagato leap up and land on top of the Gedo Mazo.

"White Zetsu has possessed Nagato's body?"

Seeing the strange change in Nagato's appearance, Sasuke understood why Nagato's power had suddenly increased so much.

"I am now a god!"

Nagato felt that his current strength was stronger than ever before. Even if his body had not recovered most of its previous strength with the help of the Grell mine, but had recovered to a healthy state, he estimated that he would not be as strong as he was now.

I am invincible!

Nagato's Rinnegan flashed with a ghostly light, and he raised his hands. The Gedo Mazo beneath his feet roared, and a ball of dragon-shaped chakra with a powerful devouring effect suddenly condensed in its mouth.

Chakra Dragon, also known as Golem Dragon!

One of the abilities of the Gedo Mazo is to expel dragon-shaped chakra from its mouth, which is instantly absorbed by the chakra of any object it touches.

As soon as the Golem Dragon took shape, Nagato wanted to control it to attack Uchiha Sasuke, but for some reason, a very strange feeling welled up in his heart. Under this inexplicable feeling, Nagato clapped his hands together.

The next moment, the chakra dragon, which was originally just a phantom, suddenly sprouted lush trees and formed a huge wooden dragon with a long hooked nose and thorns all over its body.

The golem dragon gave it its soul, and the wooden dragon technique gave it its form!

Roar!

As soon as the wooden dragon took shape, it let out a deafening roar. Its body spread out like a divine dragon soaring through the nine heavens, sweeping across at an unprecedented speed. Wherever it passed, it stirred up a mighty wind and a magnificent atmosphere, even distorting the light of dawn!

Is this a way to play?

Seeing this, Sasuke's eyes turned serious. He clearly sensed the immense threat this wooden dragon posed to him. Even if his complete Susanoo were to take such a blow, it wouldn't be good for him.

The power of this wooden dragon far surpasses that of the wooden dragon Obito previously unleashed; Sasuke even felt that it was no more powerful than the one Hashirama Senju had used.

While Hashirama Senju was stronger than Nagato, Nagato's Wood Dragon was not just a simple Wood Dragon Technique; he also combined it with the Gedo Mazo's Dragon!

Don't try to tough it out!

Sasuke's heart stirred, and he formed a hand seal. Susanoo spread its wings and was about to take off when another unexpected event occurred.

Bang bang bang!

Black chains suddenly burst forth from the ground, transforming into streaks of dark light that tightly bound Susanoo's legs. Under the powerful binding effect of the black chains, Susanoo was unable to move for a moment.

Golem Lock!

Sasuke looked at Nagato, and the two exchanged a glance. Nagato gave a cold smile.

Since we can't dodge it, let's test its power!

Nagato's somewhat mocking smile only fueled Sasuke's competitive spirit.

Susanoo raised his longsword with his right hand, transforming it into a swift bolt of lightning that suddenly pierced the body of the roaring wooden dragon. At the same time, his left hand reached out and grabbed the wooden dragon's head, which was tearing at him!

What a great power!

Sensing the powerful force emanating from the wooden dragon, Sasuke frowned even more deeply.

Nagato is stronger than me now.

Sasuke had to admit the fact that Nagato, who was possessed by another child of chakra in the form of White Zetsu, was stronger than him!

Sasuke wasn't confident of victory when facing Nagato, who had recovered considerably.

The reason why Sasuke was in a favorable position throughout their battle was that he first launched a sneak attack and seriously injured Nagato, preventing him from maintaining his full strength. Later, he used his intelligence advantage to exploit the weakness of Chibaku Tensei and dealt a heavy blow to Nagato.

Nagato may have already reached the level of legendary figures in the ninja world, such as Madara Uchiha and Hashirama Senju during the peak of the Warring States period.

The only difference might be that Nagato had only just entered this level, while Madara Uchiha and Hashirama Senju were at their peak.

It's like the difference between level 90 and level 99!

"Shall we leave now? Or..."

After acquiring the Grell mine, he could have left much earlier, but having not fought for almost two months, his hands were itching for a fight.

The sheer pleasure of constantly crushing Nagato's main body was so intense that he couldn't stop fighting, which is why he wanted to continue before leaving.

A thoughtful look flashed across Sasuke's eyes, and he made a decision.

"Young Master Sasuke, the enemy is too strong. Now that we have achieved our objective, let's retreat for the time being."

The sorrowful voice of Princess Tianxin echoed in the mind of the immortal clone. With her amazing perception, she realized that the enemy's strength had reached an astonishing level.

Moreover, even before the enemy seemed to have adapted to his power, Sasuke's main body was already slightly at a disadvantage.

"No rush, you can leave anytime you want."

The immortal clone shook his head and said calmly, "Besides, I might not necessarily lose."

"But, young master Sasuke, it's too dangerous."

Princess Tianxin advised.

"It's alright, I actually have an idea I'd like to try!"

Seeing that Sasuke's mind was made up, Princess Tianxin stopped trying to persuade him and focused on helping him absorb and refine natural energy. Meanwhile, the sage clone spread its dragon wings and flew towards the main body.

"White Zetsu, why am I able to use Wood Release?"

At this moment, Nagato, looking at Uchiha Sasuke who was locked in a stalemate with the wooden dragon, revealed a cold smile. However, he did not immediately launch another attack, but instead asked White Zetsu a question.

After a pause, Nagato continued, "And so powerful?"

"Well..."

After pondering for a moment, Bai Jue replied with a grin:

“Boss Nagato, my body was originally created from the cells of the First Hokage. I was born with the ability to use Wood Release. Theoretically, anyone can use Wood Release under my possession.”

"The original cells were originally highly corrosive, but with me acting as the mediator for fusion, there won't be much danger. And as for you, as a member of the Uzumaki clan, you should know that the Senju and Uzumaki clans are distant relatives, sharing the same ancestor. Therefore, there will be even less danger."

"As for why your Wood Release is so strong, boss? Hehe, I think it's because you are very strong to begin with, and the combination of your Uzumaki bloodline and my Senju bloodline has produced a unique change."

"Speaking of which, I've never possessed someone else's body to fight before. Oh, by the way, boss, do you know how to poop?"

Nagato: "???"

Upon hearing this, Nagato paused, having been listening intently. He hadn't expected Bai Jue to suddenly ask such a question. Lost in thought, he heard Bai Jue continue with a grin:

"Next time you poop, remember to take me with you! I've never done this before..."

"enough!"

Seeing that White Zetsu was still going on and on, Nagato frowned and interrupted him in a deep voice.

I am the leader of the Akatsuki organization, the future savior of the ninja world.

I can destroy a mountain with a flick of my wrist. You ask me if I need to poop?

"Nagato!"

At this moment, Black Zetsu appeared. He glanced at Obito, who had appeared out of nowhere in the distance with a complex expression, and then spoke to Nagato: