Takemi had always known that Nagato's potential was extremely high.
And he felt that Black Zetsu and Madara were probably well aware of it too.
'To force Nagato to use White Zetsu cells to increase his strength, it seems my strike on them was quite significant.'
Takemi was self-aware. Anyone would break down if they were constantly beaten by him, both front and back.
'And Nagato, after using White Zetsu cells, does seem to have become much stronger.'
While Takemi was entangled with Nagato, he assessed the latter's current strength.
Very strong.
That much was undeniable!
He already possessed Asura's bloodline and could withstand the power of the Rinnegan. Now, setting aside everything else, his physique alone was beyond imagination.
If the previous Nagato used large-scale Shinra Tensei and Chibaku Tensei at the cost of his own life, then Takemi estimated that now, using these techniques would only put a heavier burden on him.
It's just that…
'It might be difficult for others to deal with, but for 'Ōtsutsuki Takeshiki,' it's still…'
Takemi shook his head. Not only for 'Ōtsutsuki Takeshiki,' but even for his main body, dealing with it might be slightly troublesome.
But the foundation of the Ōtsutsuki was here, so it was only slightly troublesome.
Bang—
Bang—
Bang—
Piercing roars continuously resounded. Even the most basic taijutsu clashes between Takemi and Nagato caused unimaginable commotion.
They fought from inside Takigakure to outside Takigakure, leaving wreckage everywhere they went.
Whether it was high towers or houses, high mountains or forests, anything touched by their power would collapse and shatter instantly.
"Are these two monsters?"
The Ninja head and the elders of Takigakure watched the commotion they caused in disbelief.
When the battle broke out, they had already begun to evacuate.
Watching them fight through mountains to the outside, listening to the continuous piercing roars, and seeing movements that were completely indiscernible, it made them realize that these two groups of people seemed to have no room for reconciliation. They were truly fighting to the death.
Not only them, but intense battles were still occurring in various parts of Takigakure, which made them feel pain.
Tailed Beast, they were unwilling to hand it over.
For so many years of the Great Ninja War, they had relied on the deterrent power of the Tailed Beast to remain in peace.
But now, the Tailed Beast in their hands seemed to have become a death warrant…
Boom... Boom... Boom—
No matter what they thought, this battle could not stop, and Takemi and Nagato fought more fiercely.
"You can't deal with me like before, Takemi!"
Although Nagato felt terrible inside, after Takemi's 'talk-no-jutsu,' the anger from within had already ignited.
"Is that so?"
Takemi tilted his head. In an instant, he leaped up.
After dodging a giant rock that Nagato had thrown from who knows where and standing on it, he shook his head and said, "Haven't you noticed that I haven't even used a jutsu yet?"
"Is it to avoid Takigakure?"
Nagato's expression was indifferent. He accelerated and charged over.
"Don't be so hypocritical. Do you really care about them? It's just for your so-called image! The pain you've caused is simply indescribable!"
"Then why don't you revive Yahiko?"
Takemi raised an eyebrow and asked curiously, but this only made Nagato even angrier.
"Go to hell!"
He roared, and his entire body instantly charged over, but at that moment, his eyes flashed.
Because Takemi had already disappeared, and not far away, a powerful Chakra was stirring.
"You say I'm hypocritical? Then what about you? I asked you why you wouldn't revive Yahiko, but you refused to answer?"
Takemi's voice came from a distance. Looking over, Nagato saw a white pillar of light quietly gathering in his hand.
"This only shows that you yourself don't dare to face it, so the truly hypocritical one is actually you, Nagato?"
Dust Release: Detachment of the Primitive World!
"Shut up!"
Nagato roared, instantly raising both hands.
"This kind of move is useless against me, Shinra Tensei."
The columnar light and the visible energy wave collided heavily, followed by continuous piercing explosions.
The violent sound waves of the explosion quickly spread in all directions. The towering flames, accompanied by rolling thick smoke, illuminated everything around them, flickering between light and dark, like hell, making one's heart run cold.
And in the roar, he also constantly paid attention to the surrounding dynamics.
Although he hadn't fought Takemi many times, he knew that he was a 'no-holds-barred' individual.
He would not miss any opportunity. If one was not careful, it would definitely lead to eternal damnation.
"Is it coming?"
Suddenly, he noticed the ground shaking, and he immediately understood what was happening.
Boom—
The next instant, while the aftershocks of the explosion had not yet dissipated, another roar sounded.
Nagato pressed one hand on the ground, and the next moment, the ground was directly pulled up by him.
The earth suddenly rose, as if forming a small mountain, and at the foot of the mountain, countless vines were entwined, wildly sweeping towards him.
"Hmph, I knew it."
Nagato snorted coldly.
Looking at the continuously spreading vines, he instantly leaped up, and at the same time, the power of the Rinnegan erupted again.
"Summoning Jutsu!"
As his power erupted, several summoned beasts were instantly summoned by him in a rush.
But these summoned beasts had barely appeared before they were already entangled by the vines.
"Is it absorbing Chakra?"
The moment they were entangled, Nagato found that these summoned beasts let out wails. Their Chakra was drawn away in an instant, like a flood breaking a dam.
Those vines continued to entwine and converge. Before long, they had already gathered into a vast forest.
"Roar—"
And at this moment, a roar appeared in the sky. Takemi was seen standing on the head of a giant Wood Dragon, flying towards him.
"Is this the so-called Wood Release?"
Feeling the oppressive force released by the Wood Dragon, Nagato vaguely understood why the world held Hashirama in such high regard.
Such an impact, combined with the continuously entangling Wood Release below, working together, even a Ninja Village couldn't withstand it.
"But, don't underestimate me either!"
Taking a deep breath, Nagato continuously dodged and weaved in mid-air.
Boom—
Boom—
Boom—
The Wood Dragon and vines continuously impacted the earth, smoke and dust flying across the ground, and the roar was piercing.
However, Nagato had gathered the Chakra he needed. He suddenly looked up, and seeing Takemi flying towards him, he abruptly raised his hand.
"Then let me show you what kind of power I have now!"
As Nagato's cold and murderous voice resounded, an invisible, immense repulsive force violently erupted from his palm.
"Super Shinra Tensei!"