Chapter 197
Six orange-haired figures in Akatsuki robes blocked Kakashi and his companion's path. Leading them was none other than Tendo Pain.
"That's right... the legendary Eye of God, the same eye as the Sage of the Six Paths... the Rinnegan," Kakashi muttered, heart sinking. Now, it was confirmed—Amegakure was the Akatsuki's hideout.
"Too many people have died here... Their pain made me grow. Only when ignorant, foolish children feel pain can they truly mature."
Tendo Pain raised a hand toward Kakashi, his tone sounding more like he was speaking to himself.
"But through the agony of endless suffering, I've transcended mortality... and become a god."
Suddenly, Kakashi felt a powerful suction force pulling him forward, his body helplessly dragged toward Tendo Pain.
With a black rod in his other hand, Tendo Pain vanished and reappeared behind Kakashi in an instant. While Kakashi struggled against the pull, Pain drove the rod straight into his body.
"Puff~" White smoke dispersed—it was only a Shadow Clone.
The real Kakashi reappeared at the other side, cold sweat trailing down his cheek.
"That power... is it the Rinnegan's?" Kakashi's nerves tightened as he observed the other Pains standing silently. The ominous feeling in his chest only grew heavier.
"We are the Six Paths of Pain... We bring pain to the world," Tendo said calmly as the other Pains began to move.