bioinnovel Chapter 587 Xiao Nan, come with me!
Chapter 587 Xiao Nan, come with me!
The golden moonlight was slowly fading, leaving only a faint, shimmering afterglow.
The 100,000-strong ninja alliance lay sprawled on the ground, their faces pale.
Konan slumped to the ground, while Nagato knelt to support himself.
Uchiha Mitsunori slowly walked towards the fallen Konan, making a faint rustling sound that was particularly clear in the almost deathly silent battlefield.
He stopped in front of Xiao Nan, and an invisible pressure suddenly spread from his body... like a huge boulder, instantly sweeping across the entire battlefield. Even the air seemed to be pressed into stillness, the flames of the campfire were lowered, and the frequency of their flickering slowed down.
The Allied Shinobi Forces, who were struggling to stand up, froze instantly under this oppressive force.
Suppressed groans escaped their throats, their chests felt as if they were being crushed by heavy objects, their faces turned from pale to bluish-purple, and their hands gripped the ground tightly.
Within moments, all the ninjas lost consciousness and fell into a coma.
The vast campsite was now only filled with the breathing of Konan, Nagato, and Mitsumine; it was so quiet that the crackling of the campfire could be heard.
Even though Nagato possessed the Rinnegan and was surrounded by the power of the Six Paths, he was still suppressed in place by this oppressive aura and did not even have the strength to raise his head.
His legs went weak uncontrollably, his back was forced to hunch over, and his hands were gripping the ground so tightly that his fingernails were almost digging into the soil.
His Rinnegan pupils spun violently, and purple chakra desperately circulated around his body, forming a faint light shield on his skin. He tried to break free from this invisible restraint, but all he got in return was a surge of energy in his chest.
Uchiha Mitsunori's gaze fell on Konan's pale face.
A lingering fear remained deep in her eyes; her long eyelashes trembled slightly, and her gaze was still somewhat unfocused.
Uchiha Mitsunori slowly raised his right hand, golden chakra swirling around his fingers.
"Konan, I'm giving you two choices. First, I'll revive Yahiko and heal Nagato's body, but from now on, you can only be my woman."
"Secondly, just like in the illusion just now, I will personally kill Nagato and erase all your memories of him and Yahiko..."
At this moment, Nagato was only nineteen years old, a time of youthful vigor and unyielding spirit. His inherent stubbornness would not allow him to bow to anyone, much less allow Konan to be controlled by others for his sake.
He gritted his teeth, which almost embedded themselves in his lower lip. The taste of blood spread down his throat, further fueling his stubbornness.
Even as his body trembled under the pressure, and his fingers curled slightly from the force, he showed no sign of backing down: "Xiao Nan, don't choose! I'd rather die than let you suffer, and I'd rather you be controlled by him!"
He struggled to move his body, trying to stand in front of Xiao Nan, but was firmly pressed down by the oppressive aura. His body slammed heavily onto the ground with a thud, and more blood appeared at the corner of his mouth.
"I, Nagato, will decide my own fate; I don't need his feigned kindness!"
Xiao Nan slowly opened her eyes, her gaze vacant for a moment before gradually focusing.
She first looked at Nagato, who was disheveled and bleeding from the corner of his mouth, yet still doing his best to protect her, and her eyes instantly reddened slightly.
Not only did her nose tingle, but an indescribable heartache welled up in her heart... She knew Nagato's personality all too well—proud and stubborn.
She then looked up at the unfathomable Uchiha Mitsumine before her.
The oppressive aura emanating from him had not dissipated, as if if she uttered even half a "no," the next second would bring annihilation.
Her body trembled slightly, and she shrank back, her heart filled with fear.
After a long silence, Xiao Nan took a deep breath, her eyes becoming incredibly firm: "I choose option one."
After speaking, she lowered her eyes, not daring to look Nagato in the eye. Yet she knew that this was the only option to save the three of them, the only chance to revive Yahiko.
Upon hearing this answer, Uchiha Mitsunori's lips curled into a smug smile.
The oppressive aura emanating from him subtly dissipated, no longer feeling so suffocating.
He withdrew his hand from above Konan's head, the golden chakra on his fingers slowly dissipating: "This was a wise decision. In that case, I will first revive Yahiko and reunite the three of you."
His gaze swept over Nagato, as if Nagato's roars and resistance were nothing more than the struggles of an insignificant ant, not worth his time.
Looking into his eyes, Nagato felt a surge of resentment, yet she was helpless. She could only grit her teeth and let the humiliation and resentment surge within her.
After saying that, Uchiha Mitsunori clapped his hands together, releasing a powerful aura.
"The Six Paths of Reincarnation and the Art of Heaven and Earth!"
As the Six Paths Secret Technique was unleashed, a golden cocoon of light condensed in front of Uchiha Mitsurugi, surrounded by tiny golden specks of light.
The cocoon of light slowly writhed, its light growing brighter and brighter, so bright that Konan and Nagato squinted and raised their hands to shield their eyes.
A moment later, the cocoon of light emitted a soft hum and transformed into countless golden specks of light, which slowly drifted away in the air.
A slender figure appeared out of thin air... It was a blond boy, wearing a familiar black trench coat, with the youthful innocence and cheerfulness still lingering in his eyes.
Yahiko's body swayed slightly, his feet feeling unsteady as if he were walking on cotton. He seemed not to have adapted to this sudden "rebirth," and his eyes looked around blankly, filled with confusion and bewilderment.
He raised his hands and touched his chest. There were no wounds, no pain, only a clear and strong heartbeat. The real touch made him feel a little dazed for a moment.
He muttered to himself, his voice filled with confusion and bewilderment: "Where...am I...? Wasn't I already dead...?"
Seeing this, Konan could no longer contain her excitement and rushed over, her steps faltering so much that she almost fell. She gently took his arm with both hands, as if letting go would cause Yahiko to disappear again.
Her face was filled with excitement, and her eyes glistened with tears: "Yahiko, you really came back to life! It really is you! Am I dreaming?"
As she spoke, she raised her hand and stroked Yahiko's cheek. The touch of her fingers was warm and real, which finally put her mind at ease. Her tears flowed even more fiercely, but a long-lost, emotional smile appeared on her face.
Yahiko slowly came back to his senses, his gaze falling on Konan, who was in front of him with tears streaming down her face. Looking at the dust and bloodstains on her face, a strange pang of heartache welled up in his heart.
He gently wiped away Xiao Nan's tears, his fingers still warm: "Xiao Nan, don't cry, I'm alright, I've really come back to life, it's not a dream, I'm right here beside you."
He then turned to look at Nagato, who was lying on the ground in a disheveled state not far away, and the blankness on his face was gradually replaced by doubt.
He crouched down, intending to help Nagato up, but found that Nagato's body was stiff.
He gently placed his hands on Nagato's shoulders and shook him slightly: "Nagato, how did you get so thin? What happened to your feet? Why have you been sitting on the ground all this time?... And you, Konan, you look so pale too. Have you suffered a lot? What happened while I was gone?"
Upon hearing Yahiko's question, Nagato's expression instantly turned somewhat ugly. He slowly lowered his head, his gaze falling on his numb legs. His fingers gently rubbed the trouser legs, where he had long since lost all feeling, leaving only a cold expanse.
With a bitter and deep sense of guilt in his heart, his eyes filled with self-reproach, he said, "Yahiko, I'm sorry. I failed to protect you and Minami."
He took a deep breath, slowly raised his head, looked into Yahiko's clear eyes, and recounted the hardships he had endured in the past.
"After you died, Hanzo betrayed his promise and tried to take the opportunity to kill Konan and me."
"In trying to save her, I accidentally fell into Hanzo's trap, and my calf was crippled by an explosive tag..."
"As for my body, it's because I later used forbidden techniques to forcibly activate the power of the Rinnegan and summon the Gedo Mazo... Over time, my body was constantly consumed by the Rinnegan, and it became worse and worse, which is why it looks like this now."
As he finished speaking, his voice grew softer and softer, filled with self-reproach. He dared not look Yahiko in the eye, and could only lower his head slightly, letting the guilt and self-reproach spread in his heart.
"Alright, your time for catching up is over."
Uchiha Mitsumine's voice rang out at the right moment, interrupting their conversation.
He shifted slightly, walking up to Nagato, looking down at him, the golden Rinnegan between his brows swirling slightly: "Next, I will heal Nagato's body, eradicate the hidden injuries within him, and allow him to stand up again. However, I must remind you that Nagato's Rinnegan was not born to him, but belongs to Uchiha Madara."
Nagato looked up abruptly, an expression of disbelief flashing in his Rinnegan.
"This is impossible! My Rinnegan awakened after my parents' death, amidst grief and anger. How could it be Madara Uchiha's? You're lying to me? You must be lying to me!"
He refused to believe that the power he relied on for survival and to protect Xiao Nan did not belong to him, but was merely someone else's "tool." He refused to believe that his persistence over the years had been nothing but a deception. The resentment and anger in his heart surged up instantly.
Uchiha Mitsunori glanced at him indifferently, as if he were talking about something trivial: "You have a special constitution, with a huge amount of chakra and a tenacious vitality, so from the very beginning, Uchiha Madara used you as a breeding ground for the Rinnegan."
"When you were young, he transplanted his Rinnegan into your body so that your body could nourish those eyes, and he would take the Rinnegan back when the time was right."
"Furthermore, because you lack the Uchiha bloodline, you cannot truly control these Rinnegan. Not only can they not be shut down, but they also constantly drain your life force. If this continues, it won't be long before these eyes drain all your vitality, leaving you utterly exhausted..."