Naruto : Pure Blood

Chapter 66 ~Dead...Dead as Hell

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"Then die," Pain declared, his tone unwavering. He extended his hand, and in his palm, a sinister black chakra path materialized. With a forceful thrust, he unleashed the power contained within...

--Puchi--

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The black rod pierced through Iruka's heart, a painful and fatal blow that caused him to expel mouthfuls of blood.

He looked up, his gaze meeting the visage of his killer.

*Thud*

With a heavy thud, Iruka's lifeless body collapsed to the ground. The earth beneath him was tainted crimson by his spilled blood, as he lay still amidst the somber scene.

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The chill of the wind brushed against his face, and a sense of coldness enveloped Iruka.

He closed his eyes, his final moments arriving on the battlefield he had fought so valiantly for.

This was his last stand, his ultimate sacrifice for the village he held dear.

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A heavy silence settled over the scene, a poignant stillness that permeated the air.

The ninjas who stood before Pain remained motionless, their words held captive by the weight of the moment.

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Iruka, their respected leader, had fallen so easily, and this grim realization settled heavily upon them.

The gap in power between them and the formidable figure standing before them became glaringly evident.

A tremor ran through their legs, the unease causing them to waver.

The weapons they grasped began to emit a low, nervous buzz, a reflection of their own uncertainty and the overwhelming presence of the adversary they faced.

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Gulp

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They swallowed hard, the sound of their own salivation echoing their growing apprehension.

This was the pivotal moment, where the trajectory of their lives would be determined.

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"It's futile to escape your destiny, and your destiny is to perish here," Pain's words resonated ominously. With a commanding gesture, he extended his hand.

"Shinra Tensei"

Chakra surged around Pain's outstretched hand, forming an ominous aura. The gravitational force he commanded surged forth like an unstoppable wave, its power overwhelming.

Boom

The impact was catastrophic. Their bodies, unable to withstand the force, succumbed in an instant.

Bones shattered, and their forms were reduced to a gruesome pulp as they were slammed into the ground.

The scene left behind was a testament to the sheer destructive might of Pain's ability, marked by another crater, albeit smaller, etched into the earth.

Pain didn't cast a glance at the aftermath of his actions. He remained standing in an unyielding stance, his presence exuding an air of anticipation as if he were waiting for someone or something to arrive.

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In the western part of the village, chaos reigned supreme.

Countless animals ran rampant, leaving a trail of destruction and death in their wake.

Tsunade stood atop a tall building, her gaze encompassing the nightmarish scene that unfolded below. The choices before her were grim, and the dire reality was evident – lives were being snuffed out with each passing second, as the once vibrant village descended into a relentless nightmare of violence and tragedy.

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Six S-rank ninjas had become the agents of mayhem within their own village

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"All Anbu squads, proceed to secure the western side of the village," Tsunade's command rang out with authority.

"Yes, Hokage-sama," the members of the Anbu responded in unison. In a synchronized motion, they vanished in a blur of speed, their mission clear.

The Anbu squads were tasked with quelling the threat posed by the rampaging animals.

Perched atop a lofty building, Tsunade was flanked by Inoichi Yamanaka and his team.

Her gaze swept over them, her question laden with purpose. "Are you ready?" she asked, her voice holding a determined edge.

In response, each member nodded in affirmation.

Tsunade bit her thumb and slammed her hand onto the ground. "Summoning Jutsu," she called out, her voice carrying through the air.

With her summoning complete, a voluminous cloud of smoke materialized before her.

Fixing her gaze on the summoned creature, she issued a clear directive, " heal anyone who is in need." Her command was resolute, a call to utilize the summon's restorative powers for the wounded.

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"Yes, Lady Tsunade," the summoned slug responded, its compliance immediate.

Dividing into numerous smaller slugs, they dispersed in a wave, spreading to all corners of the village to offer their healing aid.

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Taking her place within the circle formed by Inoichi and his team, Tsunade seated herself.

Focusing her energy and resolve, she established a connection to every ninja within the village.

Through this intricate link, she began guiding and coordinating their efforts, uniting their strengths towards the common goal of repelling the crisis that had befallen them.

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Channeling her formidable chakra, Tsunade directed her energy towards the network of slugs she had summoned.

Her chakra flowed through them like a lifeline, empowering them to aid the ninjas in their battle and tend to any wounded comrades.

With each infusion of chakra, the slugs became beacons of healing, their presence a source of hope amidst the chaos.

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Amidst the heart of the battlefield...

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Kakashi, Choji, Shikamaru, and Choza appeared before Pain.

As their gazes fell upon the lifeless form of Iruka, their eyes reddened with a mixture of grief and anger.

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Kakashi's disappointment was palpable, evident in his tongue click and his self-blame.

"Late again," he muttered, his voice carrying the weight of regret.

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Pain's attention shifted to Kakashi, his tone laced with a peculiar formality. "Kakashi Hatake the copy ninja… " he addressed Kakashi, his words delivered with an eerie calmness.

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In the span of a heartbeat, Pain materialized directly before Kakashi, a black chakra rod clutched in his hand.

With a swift and precise motion, Kakashi seized the rod with his unguarded hand, his grip unyielding. A subtle movement of his wrist, and the chakra-infused rod snapped in two.

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Pain's eyes narrowed, With a fluid swish of his body, he directed a powerful kick aimed straight at Kakashi's head.

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Anticipating the oncoming strike, Kakashi swiftly ducked and planted both his hands on the ground.

"Earth Style: Earth Walls," he invoked, his jutsu summoning multiple walls of earth that sprang forth from the ground, encasing them within a protective barrier.

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*Chirp, chirp*

echoed like the harmonious chorus of countless birds, Kakashi's hand enveloped in a dense shroud of lightning-infused chakra.

His Sharingan spun with a fiery intensity, and in a split-second decision, he unleashed the forceful technique.

"Chidori!" his voice rang out with determination, punctuating the impending surge of electrical power.

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With a resounding shout, Kakashi thrust his hand forward, directing the ferocious Chidori toward Pain's head.

Yet, Pain's countenance remained eerily impassive. In a swift and calculated movement, he tilted his head ever so slightly, allowing the Chidori to sear through the air beside him, its intensity obliterating the wall in its wake.

In a sudden leap, Pain propelled himself away from Kakashi's immediate range, evading the deadly strike with an almost effortless grace.

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As Pain's gaze surveyed his surroundings, he registered the impending danger in the form of two rapidly approaching boulders.

From the right, Choza had transformed into a spinning behemoth, hurtling towards him, while from the left, Choji mirrored the same transformation and trajectory.

The determined duo aimed to converge upon Pain, their spinning forms transformed into formidable projectiles, their intent clear - to break through Pain's defenses and deliver a crushing blow.

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Pain's response was swift and resolute. Extending both of his hands, he invoked his jutsu with unwavering focus.

"Shinra Tensei"

The force of his technique struck the spinning boulders, halting their advance abruptly.

The impact of the attack was undeniable as Choza and Choji were forcefully propelled backward, their momentum abruptly disrupted by the sheer might of Pain's power

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"Shadow Possession Jutsu!" Shikaku's command resonated, and in the midst of Pain's engagement with Choza, a shadow extended from Shikaku's form, connecting with Pain's own shadow and effectively immobilizing him.

Trapped within the confines of the technique, Pain's movements were abruptly halted.

Gazing upon his ensnared shadow, he directed his attention toward Sikaku.

"Do you believe this could truly stop me?" he questioned, his words steeped in an air of defiance and curiosity.

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Witnessing their opportunity, Choza and Choji surged forward with unyielding determination, propelling themselves like relentless boulders towards Pain.

The moment seemed ripe for their strike.

Yet, Pain remained the same. Channeling his chakra with a powerful surge, he exerted his own energy to overpower the grip of the Shadow Possession Jutsu that had entrapped him.

The shadow's hold loosened, and Pain's movements were restored, allowing him to confront the charging pair head-on.

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Acting swiftly, Pain's gaze darted to his left and right, In a decisive motion, he extended his hands, channeling his power.

"Shinra Tensei"

An invisible force, now amplified to a formidable magnitude, surged forth from Pain's outstretched hands.

The wave of energy crashed into Choza and Choji, their progress instantly halted as they were forcefully repelled by the overwhelming might of Pain's technique.

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Struck with unforgiving force, Choza and Choji collided with the remnants of broken walls, the impact jarring their already wounded bodies.

Blood spurted forth, a visceral testament to the severity of the blow. Their bones shattered under the crushing power of Pain's attack, leaving them incapacitated and incapable of rising again.

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Pain remained unwavering as he materialized a chakra rod within his grasp, his intent clear. The rod, a harbinger of suppression and death, was directed with precision toward Choji.

The rod sliced through the air with a sharp swish, its trajectory aimed unerringly toward Choji's vulnerable form.

Frozen in the face of impending doom, Choji's widened eyes mirrored his desperation, his immobility cementing the sense of helplessness that gripped him.

It seemed as if the weight of fate hung heavy upon him, with the rod's lethal approach signaling a grim end.

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His heart started to sink, and in his desperate moments a portal opened in front of the black rod, and the black rod disappeared.

Pain tilted his head, and saw Kakashi had used his mangekyo sharingan in order to protect Choji.

"oh… I see…" pain speaks. And extended his hand, "bensho tenin" he spoke.

Kakashi's sense of control over his own body was abruptly wrenched away.

As if seized by an invisible force, he was lifted off the ground and propelled through the air with astonishing velocity.

His limbs moved against his will, his body hurtling toward Pain with a speed that defied comprehension.

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As Kakashi hurtled toward Pain with inexorable momentum, the brink of impact loomed.

Yet, once more, Pain's commanding voice intervened, invoking the same formidable jutsu. "Almighty Push."

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With those words, an unseen force surged forth from Pain's outstretched hand. Kakashi's involuntary flight came to an abrupt halt, suspended in mid-air as if ensnared by the invisible grip of an otherworldly power.

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*boom*

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The overwhelming gravitational force crashed into Kakashi with unforgiving brutality, shattering bones upon impact. His body became a mere puppet to the relentless power, hurtling through the air like a missile.

The trajectory of his flight was marred by collisions with debris and stone, each impact adding to the agony he endured.

Finally, his tumultuous journey came to a jarring halt, his broken and battered form coming to rest amidst the devastation that surrounded them. Blood-soaked and grievously wounded,

Kakashi's feeble coughs released more crimson evidence of his dire condition. In the aftermath of Pain's assault, he clung to a thread of life.

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Pain's gaze fixated on the broken Kakashi, a display of cruel intention in his eyes.

With a simple gesture, he summoned forth a needle that had been concealed within the wood below.

The needle broke free from its wooden prison, poised between two of Pain's fingers, gleaming malevolently in the dim light.

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As if orchestrating a macabre performance, Pain extended his fingers, presenting the lethal needle to his intended victim.

The needle hung suspended a harbinger of impending doom.

The air seemed to quiver around it, as if recoiling from the sinister energy it held.

In the blink of an eye, the needle was set into motion, propelled with deadly accuracy towards the gravely injured Kakashi.

The needle cut through the air like a bullet, a silent harbinger of devastation hurtling toward its target with unnerving swiftness.

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A minuscule portal materialized in front of the hurtling needle, abruptly drawing it into its enigmatic depths.

Kakashi's head snapped back violently as if struck by an invisible force, crimson liquid spewing forth from his left eye.

His body slumped, lifeless and devoid of the vitality that had once defined him.

The legacy of Kakashi Hatake, known as the Copy Ninja, came to an end, a victim of the harrowing toll that chakra exhaustion had exacted upon him.

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Amidst the chaotic battlefield, Tsunade's heart sank as her senses locked onto the lifeless form of Kakashi.

He had been one of the pillars of their village, a mentor, and a skilled ninja.

The weight of his loss added to the burden she already bore as Hokage, overseeing the devastation unfolding before her eyes. With each passing moment, the situation seemed to worsen, eclipsing even the challenges posed by the previous wars.

Her fingers clenched on the rooftop's edge, torn between her responsibilities and the need to act.

The village was bleeding, her people falling like leaves in a storm.

She understood that stepping away from the communication circle would mean breaking her connection to her ninja, leaving them disoriented and vulnerable.

But she also knew that the loss of Kakashi had further tilted the scales against them.

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If she initiated a battle against Pain, it was certain that numerous lives would be lost.

To prevent this, she extended her chakra to aid in the healing of those injured.

" what should I do, is there no way to solve this problem?" Her words were a quiet murmur, barely audible.

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Simultaneously, on the northern outskirts of Konoha,

a resounding battle cry of "Rasengan!" heralded Konohamaru's fierce attack.

His Rasengan collided with the Naraka Path of Pain, yet the strike narrowly missed its mark.

The intended target adeptly sidestepped at the critical moment, evading the impending impact of the Rasengan.

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The sound of an explosion reverberated through the air.

The buildings directly in the path of the Rasengan were reduced to rubble.

The Naraka Path raised an intrigued eyebrow; had he not evaded the attack, he was certain it would have spelled his demise.

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Swiftly retaliating, he delivered a forceful kick to Konohamaru's abdomen, causing the boy to expel a mixture of saliva and air before colliding with the wall behind him.

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The Naraka Path seized Konohamaru by the neck, fixing a stern gaze upon him.

" tell me boy where is naruot uzumaki," he demanded.

At the utterance of his name, Konohamaru met the Naraka Path's gaze head-on. " I am not going to tell you." he retorted steadfastly.

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"Oh, is that so?" the Naraka Path responded. Suddenly, a tentacle materialized in his hand, snaking its way to seize Konohamaru's tongue. With a forceful tug, he began yanking at it.

Poof!

In an instant, Konohamaru vanished into a dissipating cloud of smoke.

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"Shadow Clone Jutsu," the Naraka Path muttered, realization dawning upon him.

Before he could react, a voice reverberated from behind him. "Rasengan!"

Instinctively, he ducked, narrowly evading the impending Rasengan attack.

Swiftly, he lashed out, delivering a precise kick to Konohamaru's abdomen as he reappeared. The impact forced Konohamaru to collide with the ground, blood trickling from his mouth.

"Do you truly believe you could deceive me?" the Naraka Path inquired coolly. The tentacle in his hand swayed ominously in front of the wounded Konohamaru.

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AN`~gauss who is going to save Konohamru.

1. Naruto

2. Hinata

3. he will die

give me your power stones....