The five elite members of the Ōtsutsuki clan were completely stunned.
Their combined assault, one that should have annihilated almost any existence in the universe, had failed to take down this so-called low-level creature. Not only had Naruto survived—it was clear that he was still capable of fighting back.
Cold sweat slowly appeared on Ōtsutsuki Seishi's forehead.
Impossible…
Why couldn't the chakra domain formed by his Elder Staff suppress this creature? This domain was designed specifically to restrain beings of immense chakra. Even high-ranking Ōtsutsuki would be affected by it. And yet Naruto stood within it, seemingly unrestrained.
While Seishi was questioning this, he continued to observe Naruto carefully.
Suddenly—
His pupils shrank violently.
"That is…!!!"
Ōtsutsuki Seishi narrowed his eyes and focused entirely on Naruto's left eye.
It was white, clear, and transparent, glowing faintly with a purity that felt completely different from the Byakugan.
"This isn't the Byakugan…" Seishi muttered.
His breathing grew heavier.
"This is the Jōgan… the Pure Eye!"
Shock surged through his body.
How could this be possible?!
Among the countless generations of the Ōtsutsuki clan, those capable of awakening the Pure Eye could be counted on one hand. Every single one of them was a top-tier existence, standing at the very peak of the clan.
Seishi had only seen this eye on three beings:
The Clan Head,
The Second Elder,
And the strongest genius in Ōtsutsuki history—Ōtsutsuki Tenseiki.
And now…
This low-level creature from Earth possessed it?!
Where did he obtain such eyes?!
Seishi subconsciously glanced at Ōtsutsuki Hitoshiki, the clan head. Judging from his calm demeanor, it was clear that Hitoshiki had already noticed it.
Otherwise—
Seishi swallowed dryly.
I would have already torn it out and transplanted it into myself.
Seeing the five elites hesitate, Seishi realized that he could no longer stay out of this battle.
His killing intent erupted.
In the next instant, Seishi activated his strongest form.
Boom—
A terrifying pressure swept across the battlefield.
Dark veins bulged across Seishi's body. Sharp fangs extended from the corners of his mouth, and the horns on his head grew longer and thicker, resembling those of a demonic bull king.
"Low-level creature," Seishi growled.
"You have successfully enraged me."
With a single step, Seishi vanished.
Bang!
Naruto was sent flying by a crushing blow before he could fully react.
Seishi appeared in the center of the battlefield, standing between the five elite Ōtsutsuki.
Naruto stabilized himself mid-air, landed smoothly, and casually brushed the dust off his shoulder.
That simple gesture was pure provocation.
Seishi's expression darkened.
"Boy," he roared, "you are courting death!"
With Seishi taking command, the five elite Ōtsutsuki moved simultaneously, launching a coordinated siege against Naruto.
Seishi flashed forward, appearing directly in front of Naruto. His Elder Staff thrust out like a spear, aimed straight at Naruto's throat.
Naruto twisted his body sideways at the last instant.
At the same time—
A massive chakra fist formed behind Naruto and slammed forward!
Boom!
Seishi snorted coldly and blocked with his staff, but the force still sent him flying backward.
Ōtsutsuki Zanshiki shouted coldly as he reactivated his strongest state, his red chakra blade slashing toward Naruto once more.
Naruto didn't retreat.
Behind him, the Truth-Seeking Orbs transformed instantly into a defensive barrier, blocking the blade head-on.
"Lightning Release—Thunder Detonation!"
Ōtsutsuki Leishiki struck again. A violent explosion of lightning engulfed the area.
As the lightning dispersed, Zanshiki seized the opening and charged in.
"This time—let's see how you survive!"
But at that very moment—
Ōtsutsuki Seishi attacked from below.
The Elder Staff pierced upward from the void itself, striking like a hidden blade aimed straight at Naruto's vital point.
At the same time, Ōtsutsuki Benshiki and Ōtsutsuki Hikarishiki attacked from multiple directions, completely sealing Naruto's escape routes.
Naruto took a deep breath.
At this point—
There was no other choice.
Naruto clasped his hands together.
The chakra within his body began to surge violently, accelerating, compressing, and condensing at an unimaginable rate.
A terrifying chakra mass formed.
Ōtsutsuki Seishi was the first to sense the danger.
His expression changed instantly.
"Not good! Everyone—retreat—!"
But it was already too late.
Naruto lifted his head, his eyes burning with determination.
"Ōtsutsuki Explosion!!!"
This forbidden technique had been engraved into Naruto's mind when he absorbed Urashiki's power.
A technique that mobilized all chakra within the body and detonated it in an instant.
A self-destructive explosion—
A final trump card.
At the very moment the blinding light appeared—
Ōtsutsuki Hitoshiki moved.
He appeared behind Ōtsutsuki Seishi like a ghost.
Just as Seishi was about to turn—
Hitoshiki smiled faintly and placed his palm firmly on Seishi's back.
Then—
He pushed.
"Clan Head, you—!"
Seishi's eyes widened in disbelief as he was thrown directly into the center of Naruto's explosion.
Hitoshiki's calm voice echoed:
"Rest in peace."
Whoosh—
Hitoshiki vanished instantly, retreating with the five elite Ōtsutsuki.
The next second—
BOOOOOOM!!!
Naruto's body detonated.
Ōtsutsuki Hitoshiki unfolded a Yin–Yang Barrier, enveloping the five elites inside it.
The shockwave was apocalyptic.
Stars shattered. Space warped. Matter was annihilated.
Even with the barrier, the group was violently pushed backward, carried by the unstoppable force of the explosion.
Hitoshiki clasped his hands together.
His strongest form activated fully.
The Yin–Yang Shield reached its absolute limit.
"Hmph," Hitoshiki said coldly.
"You think you can drag me to death with you?
You are not qualified… low-level creature."
His gaze briefly lingered where Naruto had been.
A pity… that Pure Eye.
The five elites suffered varying degrees of injury, but none were fatally wounded.
When the explosion finally subsided—
The entire star field was left with a ten-thousand-meter-long white halo, a scar carved into space itself where all matter had been erased.
In the distance—
Ōtsutsuki Zanshiki stared in shock.
"What… was that just now?"
Ōtsutsuki Leishiki nodded grimly.
"The Ōtsutsuki Explosion… a forbidden technique."
Ōtsutsuki Mitsushiki frowned deeply.
"But he wasn't a true Ōtsutsuki. How could he use a forbidden clan technique?"
Ōtsutsuki Benshiki replied slowly:
"It must be Urashiki.
He devoured Urashiki… and inherited the technique."
Ōtsutsuki Shashiki looked around in confusion.
"Where is the Second Elder?"
The elites looked around—
No Seishi.
Ōtsutsuki Leishiki's heart skipped a beat.
"Didn't the Second Elder retreat with us?"
As he spoke, he turned toward the clan head.
Before he could ask—
Ōtsutsuki Zanshiki stepped forward sharply.
"Leishiki. That's enough."
Leishiki frowned.
"But—"
Ōtsutsuki Hitoshiki spoke calmly:
"The Second Elder died… protecting us."
Silence.
Utter silence fell over the group.
Shock, disbelief, and fear filled their eyes.
How was this possible?!
If the Clan Head could save them, how could he not save the Second Elder?!
Leishiki opened his mouth again—
But Zanshiki appeared in front of him in an instant.
Bang!
A punch slammed into Leishiki's abdomen.
"Ugh—!"
Leishiki spat blood and staggered back.
Zanshiki stared at him coldly.
"The Clan Head said the Second Elder died protecting us.
Do you understand?"
Leishiki clenched his teeth.
He finally understood.
The Clan Head had used Naruto's hands to eliminate the Second Elder.
Damn it!
But he also understood one thing clearly—
If he continued to question this now, he would die next.
"…I understand," Leishiki said through clenched teeth.
Zanshiki nodded and looked at the others.
"You all heard it."
Benshiki, Hikarishiki, and Shashiki nodded in silence.
Satisfied, Ōtsutsuki Hitoshiki stepped forward.
"Let's confirm the death of that low-level creature."
The group returned to the center of the battlefield.
The massive white halo still lingered.
Hitoshiki opened the third eye on his forehead and scanned the area thoroughly.
After confirming that Naruto had indeed perished in the self-destruction, he nodded calmly.
"Very good."
"Let's return and report to the Ōtsutsuki God."
"Yes!"
The Ōtsutsuki departed.
The white halo remained suspended in the silent star field.
Yes.
Uzumaki Naruto… is dead.
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