Inside Kamui's dimension, Obito and the others were discussing their escape.
Drawing on intel from Naruto's past-life memories and assessing their current situation, Obito analyzed calmly, "Amenominaka is a composite space. Each dimension is separated by vast distances, all connected through the Origin Sphere Space as a central hub."
"I need to use Kamui to break through, but we'll have to pass through that acid sea space first. When I activate Kamui, a flood of acid will pour into this dimension. I'll need you all to handle the interference so I can successfully open the next space!"
Naruto replied confidently, "Got it. Leave it to us!"
Obito voiced another concern. "There's one more thing—what if Kaguya's waiting for us in that space? That could be dangerous..."
Naruto reassured him, "When we first entered, I could sense Ajuan outside through the tailed beasts' chakra and my connection with Totsuka no Tsurugi. But now I can't feel her anymore, which means Kaguya has already left—at least she's not in the acid sea space..."
Obito considered the worst. "But what if Kaguya did something to Ajuan..."
Naruto shook his head. "I don't think so. That kid's clever as they come."
Obito thought it over. "True... Let's trust Ajuan then!"
His eyes focused forward.
—Kamui!
Whoosh!
The time-space opened, connecting to the acid sea!
Sure enough... corrosive acid came flooding in!
Naruto immediately used Kurama's chakra to protect everyone!
Kurama howled in pain. "Ow, ow, ow... This is killing me!!"
Naruto said, "Hang in there, Kurama! It'll be over soon!!"
Obito's eyes sharpened again.
—Kamui!
Whoosh...!
The powerful vortex tore a hole through the acid sea space!
Barren sand dunes appeared, the air shimmering with scorching heat!
Naruto said grimly, "It's the desert space where Sasuke once fell. The environment's better than the acid sea. Let's regroup there for a moment!"
Sasuke: "..."
But Obito said, "Let's push through in one go. I want to mark all of Kaguya's spaces with Kamui!"
—Kamui!
Whoosh!
The desert space's barrier was pierced by Kamui!
Scorching magma steamed before them!
Madara observed, "Oh~ It's the original lava space!"
Obito said, "I've already marked this one... Next!"
—Kamui!!!
Crack...!
Another layer of space was peeled away, revealing ice and snow!
Naruto recalled vividly, "The ice space. We took a beating here before..."
Obito: "Next...!!"
Naruto thought: The power of the Rinnegan truly is incredible. Before, Obito needed Ashura's help just to escape the Forest of All Things. Now he's moving freely through Amenominaka's spaces!
—Kamui!!!
Crack...!
The ice space was also breached, revealing ground covered with regular triangular protrusions!
Naruto's gaze deepened. "Oh~ The supergravity space..."
Obito smiled and closed his eyes. "The space where I was once reduced to ashes..."
He concentrated even more ocular power into his eye pathways!
Crack! When he opened them again, Kamui erupted with even greater intensity!
Crack...!!
The supergravity space was torn open too, revealing a space that looked much plainer, lacking the distinctive features of the others.
Naruto said, "This is the Origin Sphere Space—the hub connecting all of Amenominaka's dimensions!"
BOOM!
Kurama's battered chakra enveloped everyone as they broke through five layers of spatial barriers and reached the Origin Sphere Space!
"Whew..."
Kurama's chakra dissipated, and the space gate behind them quickly sealed shut!
Naruto sat down to rest.
After looking around, Obito said gravely, "We just opened every space, but there's no trace of Kaguya anywhere. Could she already be outside...?"
Naruto stood up, his expression serious. "Very likely..."
"Not good. We need to get back outside immediately!"
Obito tried using Kamui again!
But no matter how he activated it, all he could open were the same spaces as before!
Kamui stopped spinning. Obito said grimly, "No dice. With my current ocular power, I can only open the internal spaces of Amenominaka. I can't connect directly to the outside world. If Kaguya doesn't plan to open this place again, we might be trapped here forever..."
Naruto's gaze darkened. "Maybe... not. Even if Kaguya doesn't open this place, we have two ways to escape."
Obito: "You mean...?"
Naruto explained, "First, the Sage of Six Paths could directly summon us outside. If he wanted to, he could do it... But he judges our battle progress by whether the Yin-Yang Seals have been recovered. Right now, he probably doesn't know our situation and might not make an effective judgment."
Obito: "And the second?"
Naruto said, "Second... depends on the backup plan I prepared. If Kaguya's already returned to the outside world and we haven't appeared, that person should notice."
...
In the Hidden Rain Village, Sasori of the Red Sand and Konan approached the Dragon Vein Sanctuary where the 'substitute brain' was housed.
Before the battle, Naruto had warned Sasori that Kaguya possessed Amenominaka, and there was a risk of being trapped in another dimension during combat.
Naruto had told Sasori to act according to the situation.
"Kaguya's chakra just appeared on the battlefield, but Naruto and the others haven't returned..."
Therefore, Sasori judged that Naruto had encountered trouble.
He and Konan used a secret key to open the sanctuary doors together and approached the substitute brain!
That substitute brain had been infused with consciousness by Naruto using Kotoamatsukami, used to regulate the Dragon Vein's chakra flow!
Sasori had already modified himself—he was half an Asura Path like Pain.
With the Dragon Vein as his chakra signal source, even without Naruto present... Sasori could still receive Dragon Vein chakra to operate!
Sasori formed hand seals and input specific commands. The substitute brain was unlocked, and Dragon Vein chakra flowed endlessly into Sasori's body!
His power was maximized!
Then, he activated a puppet mechanism on his body!
—Asura Path: Gear Shift Device!
Buzz!
By shifting gears, he changed the frequency at which he received chakra through the black rods!
Now... he was the Animal Path!
Naruto's plan was: if he truly got trapped in another dimension, Sasori would gather the Dragon Vein's chakra and use the Animal Path's reverse summoning to bring Naruto back!!
—Summoning Technique!
Whoosh!
In the Origin Sphere Space, a beam of light enveloped Naruto's entire body!
"It's here..." Naruto was energized. "Soon, I'll summon you all back too!!"
POOF!
Naruto... appeared in the summoning circle before Sasori!
"Well done, Sasori..."
Whoosh! Six Paths Sage Mode activated. Naruto formed hand seals!
—Summoning Technique!
POOF! POOF! POOF!
Obito, Madara, and Sasuke were all summoned back from the distant space!
...
On the moon.
Black tendrils extending from Kaguya's sleeve enveloped Ōtsutsuki Toneri!
The chakra Toneri had inherited from his ancestor Hamura was also reclaimed.
"Is this... karma? I can't... I can't end like this..." Toneri collapsed to the ground and lost consciousness.
Black Zetsu asked, "Mother... Toneri is useless now. Aren't you going to eliminate him?"
Kaguya closed her eyes. "There's no need..."
Black Zetsu thought: Mother still values blood ties after all. She hates Hagoromo more than Hamura. But that's fine—Mother is about to enter her true, perfect form...
Buzz!
Kaguya's Byakugan, pure as crystal... When she opened her eyes again, they had transformed into a deep blue color, as if containing the sun, moon, and stars!
Ōtsutsuki Kaguya... has awakened the Tenseigan!
Sensing all this, the Sage of Six Paths, Hagoromo, closed his eyes in sorrow. "This world... is finished..."
Through Ajuan, Naruto learned of Kaguya's current state.
He clenched his fists eagerly, brimming with fighting spirit. "Now this is what I call an exciting development! Everyone, injury time is over—the more intense second half is about to begin!!!"
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