Hashirama Senju and Madara Uchiha were fighting desperately. Tobirama Senju and Minato Namikaze were also putting their lives on the line.
All of them were creating opportunities for Kitagawa Minamoto, whose Divine Tree clone decided it was time to speed things up.
Looking at the three individuals before him, Minamoto felt no hesitation about striking them with full force. After all, things had reached this stage, and they had already undergone "Ōtsutsuki transformation." Helping them now was only natural!
"But what's going on with Sasuke and Naruto? They don't seem to be making any moves."
Minamoto was curious. Sasuke and Naruto were supposed to shine brightly in this battle. Yet they hadn't reacted, leaving him puzzled.
What was even stranger was that the Sage of Six Paths and his brother had been watching from the sidelines for a long time without acting.
"Are they really that patient? Or is it..."
Minamoto's expression turned peculiar, and he couldn't help but start considering some strange possibilities.
"Could Tobirama's theories all be true?"
However, regardless of whether they were true or not, Minamoto wasn't interested in pondering too much. The priority now was to release the three Ōtsutsuki and simultaneously ensure that Obito and his team could activate Infinite Tsukuyomi.
With Minamoto present, Kaguya Ōtsutsuki's arrival wouldn't require Madara's body, but Infinite Tsukuyomi was still essential as a guide.
"We've reached this point; it's time to bring things to a conclusion."
Thinking this, Minamoto turned his gaze toward the vigilant trio of Obito, Kimimaro, and Nagato, smiling faintly.
"Are you ready?"
"Aren't you afraid that if we die, those Ōtsutsuki will emerge?"
Obito gritted his teeth and growled, while Kimimaro stared at Minamoto with a serious expression. But Minamoto simply shook his head, still smiling.
"No, that's Tobirama's idea. Killing you would only make things easier."
"Killing us... would make things easier?"
These words left Obito and Kimimaro stunned. But in that instant, they seemed to realize something.
"You plan to use those three Ōtsutsuki to deal with Kitagawa Minamoto?!"
"Not just that. There's also a plan to test the secrets of the 'Hyūga Bookmark.'"
Before the two could respond, Minamoto continued, his gaze shifting to Nagato's Black Zetsu.
"Perhaps there's an unexpected surprise waiting for us."
"..."
Black Zetsu was dumbfounded. Three Ōtsutsuki weren't enough; now he wanted to release their mother to die too? Was this guy even human?! This kid had completely abandoned humanity!
"Damn it..."
Obito and Kimimaro also understood what was happening. Admittedly, it was a good plan. But...
"Why do we have to die? Do you really think we can't resist the will of those Ōtsutsuki?!"
No one wanted to die. Especially for Obito and Kimimaro, who each had goals they hadn't yet achieved. How could they willingly accept death? It was simply impossible!
"It seems you're still unwilling. But that's to be expected."
Minamoto raised his hand slightly, his natural aura becoming even more intense. Behind him, his Truth-Seeking Balls floated over, instantly condensing into a short blade. The blue Chakra enveloping him grew even more radiant, and his presence seemed no less intimidating than the distant Ten-Tails!
"After all, no one wants to die. But given the situation, it's an inevitable choice. Besides, I'm curious about one thing..."
Buzz—
Before he finished speaking, Minamoto's figure flashed before the trio. The fierce wind generated by his movement made it hard for Obito and Kimimaro to even stand, while Momoshiki, controlling Nagato, paled in shock.
"What kind of monster is this guy?!"
They barely had time to think before Minamoto's Truth-Seeking Ball blade descended, accompanied by his voice.
"Is it power that devours will, or will that overcomes power? Let me see for myself!"
Boom—
The overwhelming force surged toward them, but the trio reacted almost instantly. Obito entered Kamui's Dimension, while Momoshiki-controlled Nagato raised his hand.
"Shinra Tensei!"
In an instant, a fierce repulsive force erupted. However, Momoshiki couldn't help but curse under his breath.
"Damn it! These eyes aren't mine, and they don't even belong to this vessel. I can't use them properly!"
The Rinnegan might be rare to others, but to him, they were nothing special. In fact, he considered them inferior to Byakugan, as they limited his abilities.
When the two immense forces collided, a brilliant white light appeared, spreading rapidly in all directions. The earth rumbled, and the overwhelming power surged like a tsunami. All the ninjas felt the ground beneath them crying out in anguish.
Roar—
Though the ninjas themselves weren't heavily affected, the towering Ten-Tails absorbed most of the impact. The beast roared in pain but dared not move, as if an invisible force was suppressing it.
Bang—
In the blink of an eye, Nagato was sent flying. His body rolled across the ground, leaving a long trail before finally coming to a stop. Coughing up blood, he struggled to catch his breath.
"This kind of power... it's almost on par with the Ten-Tails?"
Momoshiki cursed, while Obito stared in disbelief. Was this level of power even humanly possible?
Minamoto, however, didn't pause. His gaze shifted to Kimimaro, who was relying on his bone forest for defense.
"Clever, aren't you? Using Shikotsumyaku like this. But his Shikotsumyaku has changed, hasn't it?"
Even as Minamoto's Divine Tree clone, he could discern the differences in Kimimaro. His bones seemed to possess traces of Yin-Yang Release power. Whether it was due to the Byakugan or the Ōtsutsuki transformation, Minamoto wasn't sure.
"But it doesn't matter."
Buzz—
The Truth-Seeking Ball sword slashed decisively, its natural energy sweeping through the entire bone forest.
"Hmph!"
Kimimaro snorted, his power surging wildly. Watching Minamoto's blade approach, he internally roared.
"I absolutely cannot die like this! I haven't become Orochimaru-sama's vessel yet!"
With his inner fury, Kimimaro raised his hand, manipulating the shattered bones to form a massive bone dragon. The dragon roared as it charged toward Minamoto's short blade.
"Huh? Innovation?"
Minamoto raised an eyebrow, noting that the bone dragon's power rivaled that of a wood dragon. After all, it was a product of Ōtsutsuki power. But...
"Still falls short."
The Truth-Seeking Ball blade, glowing with blue light, sliced through the bone dragon effortlessly, shattering it completely. Amid the scattering bone fragments, Minamoto closed in on Kimimaro, his blade descending without hesitation.
"Why is he so strong..."
Kimimaro stared at the ferocious Minamoto, ready to unleash a killing spree. His eyes were filled with seriousness and, deep down, a trace of fear began to spread. Though he hadn't fought Minamoto many times, each encounter ended in crushing defeat. Even his "side"—be it Orochimaru or the Akatsuki—never won against Minamoto.
"So this is the true 'evolutionary being,' the inheritor of the Sage of Six Paths' brother's power, the real 'Child of the Prophecy'?"
Watching Minamoto approach, Kimimaro gritted his teeth and drew his spine. He refused to die like this, or become someone else's "vessel."
Buzz—
At that moment, a blue Susano'o suddenly emerged from the space. It blocked Minamoto's attack and launched a fierce counterattack against him.
"Die!"
Obito roared, his Susano'o striking at Minamoto with its blade.
Clang—
A piercing sound echoed as Minamoto shattered the Susano'o's sword and arm. Yet, the defense of the modified Ōtsutsuki Susano'o remained strong. This allowed Kimimaro to escape without severe harm, and he seized the opportunity to leap away.
"I absolutely will not yield!"
With a furious roar, Kimimaro's massive bone spikes shot toward Minamoto. Obito controlled his half-destroyed Susano'o to attack again.
"You bastard, die already!"
In the distance, Momoshiki-controlled Nagato charged back into the fray. Though death might be better for him, Minamoto's humiliation was too much to endure. He now wanted nothing more than to kill Minamoto!
"Even if the eyes are useless, and that damn shadow is worthless, basic abilities will suffice."
Almighty Pull!
With a roar, Momoshiki-controlled Nagato activated the Rinnegan's gravitational ability against Minamoto. The immense pull tightly restrained Minamoto's body, though the sight left Minamoto speechless.
"Why does this feel similar to what's happening over there?"
Despite his thoughts, Minamoto's actions didn't falter. His Chakra surged explosively, and two Truth-Seeking Balls behind him began to move.
Boom—
When the powers collided, a deafening explosion echoed across the heavens! The entire earth seemed to tremble beneath their might. The chaotic energy formed a storm, sweeping across nearly the entire battlefield.
Roar—
The Ten-Tails' roar grew louder, while the distant ninjas struggled to endure.
"This battle..."
The Chakra storm raged on, making everyone feel like a lone leaf in a vast ocean. This fight, regardless of which side's power was unleashed, had completely surpassed their imagination—it was beyond their understanding!
"Is this what a battle between 'gods' looks like?"
Watching the visible Chakra storm spread, and glancing at the towering Ten-Tails in the distance, the ordinary ninjas felt as though they were trapped in a nightmare. They wondered if there was anything they could do—or if they were destined to merely watch.
"Hmm?"
As they pondered, suddenly, information began to flood their minds.
"What is this?"
Sasuke, too, was stunned as he sensed the information surfacing in his mind. He then looked down at Naruto.
Buzz—
Golden light radiated from Naruto's body as he opened his eyes, his face filled with confidence.
"Looks like he's finally sorted things out. Well then..."
Raising his head, Naruto gazed at the source of the Chakra storm and the enormous Buddha clad in Susano'o armor. He clenched his fist instinctively, having waited for this moment for far too long!
"Cough, cough..."
At the storm's center, Obito collapsed to the ground, Kimimaro lay in pain, and Nagato, who had just rushed over, fared no better. Black rods—formed from Truth-Seeking Balls—stood embedded in their bodies, rapidly draining their energy.
"Looks like it's over. You were much easier to deal with. Well then..."
Minamoto chuckled softly, raising one hand.
"Goodbye. The rest is up to you."
Buzz—
Chakra roared as the trio let out cries of agony. Even Momoshiki couldn't hide his discomfort. But amidst the chaos, Black Zetsu suddenly realized he could move.
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