Urashiki's words loomed over everyone like a dark cloud. If everything he said was true, how could they fight against such a powerful enemy?
What hope was there for the future? What meaning?
For a moment, confusion and fear clouded every mind.
But just then, a firm and steady voice pierced the sky.
"There's nothing to worry about. I'm still here!"
At the sound of that voice, everyone's spirits lifted, as if they had found a pillar, instantly seeing direction once more.
"It's Leader-sama! Right, we still have Leader-sama!"
"Leader-sama has never disappointed us before!"
"We don't need to think so much. We just need to believe in Leader-sama and follow closely behind him!"
For the first time, Urashiki's mocking expression turned serious. Someone who had only stepped forward and spoken a single sentence casually—without even making any promises—had already dispelled these humans' confusion and hesitation. This incredible leadership and unifying strength was truly shocking!
According to records within the Otsutsuki clan, such individuals went by many names—prophets, heroes, liberators… Yet regardless of the label used, the clan's verdict remained unchanged—"Eliminate immediately!"
Because people like this could awaken an entire race's spirit. Many of their colonized planets had suffered heavy setbacks simply from overlooking individuals like this!
Indeed living up to expectations, Lord Seiki spoke, "I have long known about the Otsutsuki threat. What I want to tell you all now, however, is that there is absolutely no need for concern!"
"True, the Otsutsuki are powerful, but their strength has long since stagnated. We, on the other hand, are shining like newborn stars!"
"Compared to five years ago, the Alliance's overall power has more than doubled. And when our next five-year plan completes, our strength will leap forward again!"
"With every increase in our power, it should be the Otsutsuki who feel fear! No matter what happens, my comrades need only advance and retreat with me—none shall stand before us!"
Hearing Lord Seiki's words, everyone felt their blood boiling. They shouted out various incoherent cries, and some even pounded their chests, as if needing this physical release to channel their inner excitement.
"Incredible leadership! With just a few words, Lord Seiki has dispelled everyone's fears—and even transformed that fear into motivation!" Minato thought in admiration, recalling Seiki's previous mental transmission, "Blocking is never as effective as Release. The more you conceal, the deeper the fear grows. It's better to face everything head-on—with unstoppable drive!"
"No wonder he's been number one in the world for over a decade, yet never stopped striving forward—bearing such immense pressure all alone!" Raikage gazed intently at Lord Seiki's back, "Truly, he is the opponent I've been looking for!"
"So cool! Lord Seiki is just so cool!" Boruto excitedly threw punches at the empty air in front of him, releasing his inner excitement, "I'm going to write down Lord Seiki's words and show them to Father. Just wait until he sees what true momentum really looks like!"
Middle-aged Sasuke nodded thoughtfully, "I could never ignite my passion in our space-time. It was exactly this kind of inspiring fuel that was missing!"
Urashiki's eyes grew increasingly cold as he stepped toward Seiki. "What a dangerous individual. I can smell the scent of chaos and rebellion from you. You, above all, must not be allowed to escape!"
Noticing Urashiki's movement, Naruto quickly stepped forward. "If you want to challenge Leader-sama, you'll have to go through me first!"
Urashiki scoffed. "You actually think you can stop me?"
"In that case, count me in too!" Sasuke stepped forward.
"And us as well!" Gaara, Deidara, and others joined them.
Though they knew they were no match for the opponent, they still stepped forward without hesitation.
They didn't know Seiki's true strength, but they hoped to uncover more of the enemy's techniques and improve their odds of winning.
Seiki didn't stop them. Instead, he smiled and said, "Go fight! Don't worry about what's behind you. I'll be your strongest backing!"
With these words from Seiki, everyone felt more confident in their hearts.
After all, Leader-sama was none other than the world's strongest medical ninja!
Thinking of this, everyone's fighting spirit soared.
"Charge! Let this bastard know who truly rules this world!"
"Capture the Otsutsuki alive and keep him like a beast!"
Various powerful and dazzling ninjutsu converged like a flood, surging toward Urashiki.
"Daring to confront an Otsutsuki with chakra power? How ridiculous!" Urashiki snorted coldly, activating his ability to absorb chakra while using Shinra Tensei to blast them away.
The repelling force from Shinra Tensei wasn't gentle at all. Only someone with the physical strength of a Raikage could withstand it. For these candidates, the moment they were blasted away by the repelling force, blood spurted from their mouths.
However, when a drizzle began to fall from the sky, those candidates who had been knocked down and weakened quickly recovered and charged forward once again.
"What? This healing ability..." Urashiki was shocked. Recovering faster than they got injured—how was this even possible to fight?
Before he could react, the candidates successively discovered his weakness.
[He needs to use his fishing rod when absorbing jutsu. Avoid his fishing rod's attack range!]
[You can also use taijutsu or shuriken. He can't absorb these attacks!]
Urashiki grew furious. "You brats have really pissed me off. Shinra..."
However, guided by Seiki's soul-link, the examinees had already learned about the basic abilities of the Rinnegan and were being coordinated through a "group chat."
Seeing Urashiki preparing to use Shinra Tensei, the group quickly assumed defensive postures, erecting various Earth Encampment Walls and Water Encampment Walls in front of them!
As soon as the impact of Shinra Tensei passed, someone in the group connected to Seiki said, [The enemy's skill is now on cooldown. Everyone, focus fire! But don't overextend—after one round of attack, immediately return to defensive stance!]
It was just like back in the Dream World—hit the boss once and immediately retreat to defend.
No need for glory—just don't make a mistake!
Urashiki was nearly driven to spit blood from anger at their shameless fighting style. Wasn't this playing dirty?
Reluctantly, he scattered and dodged using his thousand paper cranes Swift Dash.
Seeing their enemies forced to scatter, the ninja in the Audience Stand could no longer hold back. Inspired by the passion of the new generation of ninja and emboldened by their leaders' presence, they let out roaring cries as they charged down from the arena, throwing themselves recklessly at Urashiki!
"Mad! Everyone's gone mad!" Looking at those humans who, though as weak as ants, glared at him with a frenzy that felt like they'd tear him apart, Urashiki felt fear for the first time.
He finally understood why his clan had marked this kind of person for death!
"Hah! We're joining in too!" the Raikage roared, charging forward.
"Isn't ganging up like this a bit unfair? Oh, right, I forgot this guy isn't even human!" Onoki said with a wry smile as he followed.
"Uncle, let's go too!" Boruto exclaimed, his little face flushed with excitement.
"Alright, let's go together—sigh. No, I can't… My chakra hasn't recovered yet!" middle-aged Sasuke said with a resigned sigh.
Boruto: [Facial expression: pure shock and panic]
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