Chapter 142 Fierce Battle
"Teacher Jiraiya... You are still just a mortal, but I have experienced infinite pain and have surpassed mortals and continued to grow."
"What did you say?" Jiraiya looked at Pein with a puzzled look, his eyes full of confusion and bewilderment.
He really couldn't understand why Nagato would say such a ridiculous thing.
"That's right, I have transformed from a mortal... into a god!"
Payne's voice was low and firm, as if he was announcing his new identity to the world.
His eyes revealed an absolute confidence and arrogance that seemed to transcend the scope of humanity.
"Once you become a god, everything you say and think will be considered from God's perspective."
Payne continued, his tone eerily calm.
His eyes were cold and sharp, like a sharp knife, ruthlessly cutting everything around him.
"You are so paranoid!" Jiraiya said
"Things that I cannot see from a mortal's perspective, I can see after becoming a god."
“So, it is precisely because I am God that I realize that I can do things that mortals cannot do.”
"To put it simply, humans have evolved," Payne said.
"What on earth do you want to do?!" Jiraiya asked with a frown.
He couldn't understand the behavior and motives of the man in front of him.
"It is God's responsibility to put an end to this world full of war!"
Payne's voice was low and firm, as if carrying a sense of mission.
"what?"
Jiraiya's eyes widened, he was very surprised by what Pein said.
"If this is your purpose, why do you collect the tailed beasts?!"
Jiraiya asked curiously, trying to figure out what Pein was planning.
"Since you're going to die soon, I'll tell you my purpose!"
"Collect the tailed beasts and create a forbidden technique that can destroy the country!" Pain replied
"How can that kind of thing put an end to the war? It will only make the war more intense!" Jiraiya replied.
"All nations are fighting... How can we end these battles as soon as possible? Jiraiya-sensei!"
"We just need to provide forbidden weapons to countries that are at war with each other. The countries that have the weapons will definitely use this power." Pain said
"What?!" Jiraiya asked in confusion
"Hundreds of millions of people would die in an instant, and then people would fall into endless fear."
Payne's voice seemed to come from the depths of hell, cold and ruthless.
"People and nations will be deeply aware of the pain, and the fear that goes deep into their bones will follow them like a shadow, tormenting them all the time."
There was an unspeakable firmness in his eyes, as if he had already seen through the essence of human nature.
"And this fear will become a force that restrains war, and make those who are keen on killing and destruction begin to reflect on their actions."
Payne's tone became heavier, as if the whole world was shrouded in darkness.
"War will fade away with the passage of time, and the dawn of peace will once again descend upon this land."
His words were full of hope, yet also tinged with despair.
"The world is slowly moving towards stability, and pain will make it grow and become stronger."
Payne's eyes slowly shifted away and looked into the distance, as if he saw a bright future.
"Just like me in the past, I went through countless pains and setbacks before finally embarking on this path."
A faint smile appeared on his face, that smile contained memories of the past and longing for the future.
“For the world to truly grow, think, and move forward, it needs God’s help.”
Payne's voice was calm as water, yet it contained immense power.
"Because the world is still just a young and ignorant child, we need to guide it onto the right path."
There was a gleam of wisdom in his eyes, as if he had already understood all the mysteries of the universe.
"In order to make the world grow? You have to inflict pain on it. Is this your mission?!"
Jiraiya widened his eyes and looked at Pein in disbelief, with a hint of anger and disappointment in his voice.
"That's right! Because I am a pacifist god." Payne replied calmly.
"You've become quite joking, Nagato."
Jiraiya's lips curled up into a smile, his tone slightly teasing.
"Are you kidding? This is not a joke!" Payne's voice became cold and firm.
"In my opinion, you are just a small existence that will never grow!"
The disdain in the eyes of the animals is like a sharp knife, piercing people's hearts.
Suddenly, his figure seemed to merge into the air and disappeared without a trace.
Then, he appeared again above.
There is a chameleon following closely beside him, and the two work in perfect harmony, as if they were one.
"Psychic art!"
Payne's voice was as cold as ice, echoing over the battlefield.
There was an unquestionable confidence in his eyes, as if everything was under his control.
Jiraiya was shocked upon seeing this, but he remained calm and quickly used his summoning technique to summon a gigantic toad.
He stood firmly on the toad's back, his eyes determined, as if he wanted to trample all the disdain and provocation under his feet.
"I was treated like a brat by a brat! I'm not a human anymore."
Jiraiya's lips curled up into a playful smile, as if he was mocking Pein's childishness.
There was a gleam of wisdom in his eyes, as if he had already seen through the vanity of it all.
"Because of the tears of blood shed in anger, the Sannin has now become an immortal, the toad monster Jiraiya-sama of Myoboku Mountain!"
As Jiraiya's words fell, the entire battlefield seemed to be shaken.
However, at this moment, Gamaken suddenly shook and knocked Jiraiya to the ground.
"You really haven't grown at all. You're still as clumsy as ever."
There was a hint of sarcasm in Pein's voice, as if he was mocking Jiraiya's mistake.
However, Jiraiya was not discouraged.
He stood up quickly, with an unyielding light in his eyes.
"Damn Toad Ken! Stop shaking when I'm being cool!" Jiraiya shouted loudly, but his tone was full of helplessness and pampering.
He knew that this toad was his most loyal companion and his most reliable comrade-in-arms.
"I'm going to use Sage Mode! Summon the two great Sages, but it will take some time to summon them."
Jiraiya took a deep breath, his eyes revealing firm determination.
He knew that this was his only chance and his last trump card.
"During this period, my hands cannot be separated." Jiraiya continued, his voice revealing an unquestionable majesty.
He knew that this was the price he had to pay and the responsibility he had to bear.
"Please, Gamaken, buy me some time before that happens."
Jiraiya looked at Gamaken, his eyes full of trust and expectation.
He knew that only this toad could buy him precious time.
Only this toad can fight alongside him and face the powerful enemy together.
