The All-Killing Ash Bone spear, wrapped in Truth-Seeking Orb power, shot like lightning through the sand, advancing relentlessly toward Indra's face!
In that split second, Naruto's thoughts raced: "Indra inherited Kaguya's immortal body—All-Killing Ash Bones might not even hurt him. Plus, having mastered Yin and Yang powers, he doesn't fear sealing techniques. I need to avoid wasted attacks. Using this bone to pierce the eye on his forehead might catch him off guard!"
Swish swish swish swish...!
Sand defenses along the path crumbled rapidly before the bone spear. Indra's cold face was now within striking distance!!
Naruto fine-tuned the spear's angle, targeting the eye on Indra's forehead!
Whoosh! But Yomotsu Hirasaka opened without warning in front of Indra, its other end connecting to one of Madara'sLimbo shadows!
Naruto was charging too fast to stop. Realizing the trap too late: "This bastard...!!!"
Indra's lips curved upward: "This is how that technique should be used."
At that moment, Madara, who'd been holding back while closely monitoring the battle, reacted instantly!
—Limbo: Mutual Exchange!
Swoosh! He switched positions with the shadow in a heartbeat. Naruto's killing spear pierced straight through Madara!
But Madara's face showed no pain whatsoever.
After using Limbo substitution, the main body gains brief damage immunity like Izanagi. During this window, no attack can harm him—not even All-Killing Ash Bones!
Indra looked mildly surprised: "Oh? My reincarnation used that immortal trait to switch with his shadow and save it? But now the shadow's positioned forward, giving my counter-kill technique room to work..."
He curved two fingers and lifted upward.
Crack! Crack! Crack! Crack!
All-Killing Ash Bones buried in the sand at Madara's feet suddenly erupted, piercing through the shadow that had switched positions!
That shadow... was obliterated, vanishing into nothingness!
"..." Naruto slowly withdrew the All-Killing Ash Bone from Madara's body. The wound in Madara's flesh sealed itself instantly.
Naruto stared grimly at their formidable enemy floating in the distant sky: "Strictly speaking, his chakra doesn't match Kaguya at full power, but his threat level is like comparing two completely different people."
Madara murmured: "So this is what being battle-hardened means..."
After careful thought, Naruto shook his head: "No, thinking about it—over a thousand years ago, Kaguya fought a brutal war against the Six Paths Sage brothers. Even the greenest rookie should've become an expert by then..."
Madara pondered: "Battle count isn't what determines combat ability. Individual passion for fighting and comprehension differ, so growth through combat varies too."
Naruto said: "Kaguya's comprehension wasn't inferior to Indra's, but it wasn't lacking either."
Madara replied: "That only means Kaguya fundamentally wasn't someone who loved battle. She despised fighting deep down. Even mechanically repeating battles couldn't develop powerful combat instincts..."
Naruto concluded: "Superior comprehension combined with extreme bloodlust—that's the source of Indra's power!"
Madara agreed completely. Glancing at Naruto, he asked: "Honestly, how does that guy compare to the strongest Ōtsutsuki you've faced?"
Naruto replied without hesitation: "The gap's naturally like heaven and earth, but given enough time and resources, Indra might surpass even Jigen..."
Madara looked away: "I thought I was throwing out bait to attract jade, but instead lured a terrifying demon."
Naruto smiled ruefully: "I'm truly sorry. My decision created this mess, yet I'm dragging you all into cleaning it up with me."
But Madara said: "It's nothing... As the final 'ninja world civil war,' ending without drama would be disappointing. This situation truly deserves to be called a prelude to external warfare!"
Whoosh!
"The immunity period's over." Madara surveyed their surroundings: "Including the shadow just eliminated, six remain. We need to figure out Indra's patterns before the shadows run out, then finish him in one decisive blow when backup arrives!"
Naruto grinned: "You think Obito'll show up too?"
"Hmph." Madara said in low tones: "That guy was handpicked and personally trained by me. As an ally, he's quite dependable. Isn't that why you chose him too?"
Naruto said sincerely: "I truly believe now that recruiting you and Obito was the smartest decision of my life!"
Whoosh!
The sandstorm rose again. Madara slowly lowered his hands from his chest: "Let's go, future savior..."
...
Outside Amegakure's gates.
The slaughter between ninjas and White Zetsu raged on brutally.
But the top-tier ninjas' attention had long since shifted elsewhere!
Uchiha Sasuke: "Naruto and Madara are fighting in Amenominaka. We have to get back to the battlefield! Obito, think of something!"
Uchiha Obito: "I've marked every space in Amenominaka before. I can faintly sense those dimensions now, but my current chakra reserves aren't enough for Kamui to reach that far..."
Uchiha Sasuke: "Then... there's no way?!!"
Just then, Hinata approached with Konan's support: "What if I use the Tenseigan to compress the actual spatial distance?"
Obito looked toward her: "Your Tenseigan can do something like that?"
Hinata replied: "I can't alone, but synchronizing with the Tenseigan satellite in orbit might barely make it possible..."
Obito's gaze dropped to Hinata's abdomen: "But you're pregnant right now."
Hinata said: "I've already taken the pregnancy-stabilizing medication Orochimaru-sama prescribed. It won't harm the baby."
Obito pressed: "It won't harm the baby, but what about you?"
Hinata declared firmly: "Right now, Naruto-kun's safety matters more!"
Obito nodded: "Alright, but promise me you'll know your limits."
He moved to Hinata's side, glancing at Konan. After receiving her approving nod, he placed his hand on Hinata's forehead.
"I'll sync my spatial marker perception with you!"
Hum! After the perception link, Hinata immediately entered Tenseigan Chakra Mode!
She formed hand seals.
—Tenseigan: External Link!
Whoosh!
High in orbit, the Tenseigan satellite synchronized completely with Hinata'sTenseigan!
Hinata's chakra radiance intensified dramatically. Following the direction in her enhanced perception, she extended her palm toward a specific point in the sky, pupils trembling violently!
Whoosh! Ripples spread through the void in expanding waves as fine sweat beaded down Hinata's forehead!
Hinata shouted: "Now...!"
Obito squeezed his eyes shut, focusing his ocular power to maximum intensity before snapping his gaze skyward!
—Kamui!
Whoosh!
The spatial barrier shattered successfully... The Starting Ball dimension's landscape materialized!
"Please... help Naruto-kun achieve victory!" Hinata collapsed from exhaustion, caught by Konan.
Sasuke had already grown impatient and dove through the portal.
Obito pulled back his focus: "I'm going..."
Swoosh!Black Zetsu forcibly burst from the excrement slime's body, landing covered in filth: "Take me with you!!"
"..." Obito's brow furrowed deeply.
Black Zetsu pleaded desperately: "Mother's in danger—I can't just stand by! Since Mother chose to side with you all, I'll follow her arrangements unconditionally. Obito, you don't have to trust me, but you should trust my devotion to Mother!! Please take me—I swear I'll be useful, even if it costs me this worthless life!!!"
Obito studied him intently, then finally agreed: "Fine. Come along..."
With Uchiha Obito, Uchiha Sasuke, and the reformed Black Zetsu returning to the main battlefield, the Fourth Great Ninja War was entering its final act!
This chapter is a birthday celebration extra for Hamadara of the Bath House~ Good night everyone, tomorrow I return home after the trip ends.
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