Tōjin's left hand—wrapped in purple lightning—thrust toward the back of Kinshiki's head.
CRACK.
Kinshiki spun around swiftly. His rough, massive hand precisely seized Tōjin's wrist. His Byakugan coldly observed the small face filled with shock. "Little bastard. Did you really think such tricks could fool my Byakugan?"
Meanwhile—Momoshiki had already flashed behind. Picking up the kunai from the ground. He said coldly, "I see. This thing has something like a curse mark written on it. You used it to perform space-time jumps, didn't you?"
—Fire Release: Fireball Technique.
BOOM. Tōjin remained calm in crisis. Forming seals with two fingers. Flames erupted from his mouth—blasting directly onto Kinshiki's face.
Thud thud.
Kinshiki stepped back twice. But his grip on Tōjin's hand didn't budge.
Tōjin's gaze suddenly turned fierce. He forcibly tore off his own left arm. After breaking free—purple lightning gathered in his right hand. And he delivered a horizontal slash at Kinshiki's burning head.
SLASH.
Lightning flashed. A burning horn spun through the air. Before falling to the ground.
Tōjin wanted to pursue. But the intense pain from his severed arm awakened. Unable to maintain the purple lightning in his right hand—he collapsed to his knees.
This scene jolted the spectators.
"Hey—that kid's arm—it's severed?"
"If this is a drill—isn't it going too far?!"
"Could this not be a drill??"
But even though everyone had realized—Naruto's power was now too strong. The Sixteen Crimson Yang Formation surrounding the field hadn't immediately disappeared with his departure. So they couldn't immediately offer assistance.
"Ugh—it hurts!" Tōjin clutched his bleeding stump. Cold sweat pouring from his pale face.
Whooom.
The flames receded. Burning away the collar that covered half of Kinshiki's face. He touched his broken horn. His fierce face showing the rage of having his dignity violated by an inferior.
"I'm the one who should say it hurts. Are you prepared to be separated from your head, bastard?"
Kinshiki tossed aside Tōjin's severed hand. From the red light ring behind him—he drew out a large axe. About to cleave Tōjin.
Splash splash splash.
But scattered water droplets suddenly gathered at Kinshiki's feet. Forming into Hōzuki Suigetsu's shape.
—Water Release: Great Water Arm Technique.
Whoosh. Suigetsu's arms—now thick and powerful—hooked under Kinshiki's armpits. "Hey, Tōjin! Now's your chance—use that move from before and take off his fat head!"
Tōjin gritted his teeth and stood. Ignoring the pain. In his right hand—purple lightning gathered once more. Leaping up—he thrust directly at Kinshiki's fat head.
"Don't push your luck."
Whoosh. But Momoshiki flashed before Kinshiki. The Rinnegan in his left hand absorbed Tōjin's purple lightning. Then kicked Tōjin in the abdomen.
"GAAAH!"
After flying far back—Tōjin spewed a mouthful of blood. His heart shook. So heavy. Such force with just a casual movement. This is the Ōtsutsuki.
"Not a bad technique. Disappear."
Momoshiki raised his right hand. With Takamimusuhi—he amplified the purple lightning he'd just absorbed several times over. Then hurled it directly at Tōjin—who'd lost the ability to resist.
Tōjin felt all hope fade. Ugh. Is this the end? I couldn't be of any use.
Whoosh.
But at the critical moment—a small figure blocked Tōjin's front. A dark golden Susanoo skeleton covered the body.
Tōjin was shocked. "Mitsuki?!"
BOOM.
The enhanced purple lightning pierced through the Susanoo. Pierced through Mitsuki's small frame. Just as it was about to hit Tōjin's face—Mitsuki turned around regardless of everything. And forcibly grabbed the tail of the purple lightning with his hand.
Tōjin's eyes trembled violently. "You..."
Mitsuki's blood-dripping mouth held a smile. "Run quickly, Tōjin."
After speaking—the Susanoo bones scattered. With a thud—Mitsuki collapsed before Tōjin's eyes.
Momoshiki coldly approached.
But Tōjin no longer saw him. In his mind echoed his father's teachings.
"Viewing life and death lightly, decisive in killing—these are talents for becoming a shinobi. In killing, we instinctively come to despise life, walking toward another extreme. The existence of comrades is like lamps, allowing us to correct ourselves, examine ourselves, properly view life, properly view others. Those with only talent may go far, but are destined to be lonely. But with comrades, you're no longer alone."
"Talent cannot fill the void in one's heart. But bonds between people can."
Tōjin stood up with his head lowered. "I finally understand."
Strong emotional fluctuations caused special chakra to surge in his brain. Stimulating his optic nerves. Tōjin's three-tomoe Sharingan—while spinning—locked into the pattern of the Mangekyō.
He opened both eyes wide. Focusing on Momoshiki ahead.
"You dared to harm my most important comrade. I'll never forgive you!"
Thud.
Momoshiki suddenly collapsed to his knees. Blood spurting from his mouth. His eyes nearly bursting. "This—this is—!"
Tōjin's Mangekyō reverted to three-tomoe. Ignoring his exhaustion—he picked up Mitsuki and sprinted back.
"Momoshiki-sama!"
Kinshiki's arms suddenly exerted force. Breaking free of the Great Water Arm. In one stride he rushed to Momoshiki's side. "Momoshiki-sama—what's wrong?!"
Momoshiki's eyes were bloodshot. "Quick—kill that brat! His eyes will eventually pose a major threat to our clan!"
Crack.
Kinshiki locked onto Tōjin's retreating back. The red light axe in his hand was hurled with tremendous force.
Hearing the death-bringing wind behind him—Tōjin looked back. "Not good!"
Whoosh. At that moment—the Sixteen Crimson Yang Formation finally disappeared.
Whoosh. Whoosh. Whoosh. Whoosh. Whoosh.
Five figures leaped down from the stands.
Kakashi Hatake focused his left eye on the axe flying toward Tōjin.
—Kamui.
Whoosh. The axe was transferred into the time-space dimension.
—Ice Release: Ice Age.
The instant Haku landed—frost and cold spread. Freezing the field. Kinshiki's feet were immobilized.
Gaara raised his hand and waved. Sheets of sand engulfed Momoshiki.
"HAH!"
Darui and Kurotsuchi attacked from both sides.
Momoshiki: "Quick! First retreat to another dimension!"
Whoosh.
A vortex released from Kinshiki's Byakugan transferred both of them together.
The current Five Kage surrounded the place where the two had vanished. "They escaped."
Kakashi lowered his brow. "Naruto and Obito—all of them left. It's probably related to Madara's disappearance. Those two, Kinshiki and Momoshiki—if we let them escape like this, next time what comes will probably be even stronger Ōtsutsuki. So we must keep them here. Permanently."
Looking at where they vanished—Kakashi thought: Should I use Yomotsu Hirasaka to reverse time? No. With so many spectators here—fighting in this place could easily harm innocents. Without Obito—I have no ability to resurrect that many people.
As expected—I should use Kamui to break through the dimensional barrier.
In the alternate dimension.
Momoshiki revealed the truth about Tōjin's ocular technique. "That brat's eye technique is Ayakashi. At the cost of sacrificing ten years of his own lifespan—he forces the victim's remaining life to be three days."
Kinshiki's expression changed drastically. "That lethal eye technique?!"
Momoshiki said gravely, "Yes. Death within three days is certain. Unless one consumes the chakra fruit of the God Tree. But if the user has also consumed the fruit—they can designate the death date of fruit consumers. The First Suikon King died at the hands of the Second this way. Though such a price also planted the seeds for his later replacement by the Third Suikon King—it's enough to show how terrifying this technique is."
Kinshiki clenched his fists.
Momoshiki said darkly, "I'm beyond saving. Kinshiki—you are my father. I should have devoured you to gain evolution. But it seems I must return my chakra to you."
Kinshiki said, "Perhaps it hasn't reached that point yet. You still haven't used your Kāma. Three days of life might be enough."
Momoshiki said, "That silver-haired hedgehog man has Kamui—he can reach here. He'll probably arrive immediately. One of us must die to fulfill the other. But having been hit by Ayakashi—even if I obtain your chakra, I cannot reverse my death date."
Kinshiki said, "Momoshiki-sama—whatever your dying wish, please speak it."
Momoshiki said, "Dying wish? Constantly plundering, evolving, breaking through genetic shackles—that is our generation's aspiration. But Urashiki—we were calculated by him. He provided false intelligence, causing us to misjudge this land's combat strength. Hmph. His son alone is already like this—not to mention that Uzumaki Naruto himself. I understand now. He didn't flee. He simply didn't deign to fight us."
"This land's evolution has already exceeded our control. Kinshiki, my father—if you successfully survive, you must report this situation to the clan. And have them immediately dispatch High Gods for subjugation."
Kinshiki said solemnly, "I will certainly fulfill your wish."
"Good. Then receive my power."
Momoshiki aimed the Rinnegan in his palm at himself.
"AAAAHHH!"
With a piercing roar—Momoshiki transformed into a bloody fruit.
Kinshiki picked up the fruit. And bit down with gritted teeth.
RUMBLE RUMBLE RUMBLE.
The instant he consumed the fruit—Kinshiki's chakra underwent a dramatic transformation.
"ROOOAAAAAR!"
Crack.
Outside—Kakashi used Kamui to break through the spatial barrier.
He asked Haku, "Haku—you're pregnant. Are you alright?"
Haku said, "It's fine. I used Ice Release to temporarily freeze the amniotic fluid. That way the fetus won't kick around."
Kurotsuchi: "You can do that??"
At that moment—Hinata and Neji arrived on the field. "Everyone—Naruto-kun's intention is, if possible, to leave them alive."
Darui said, "Ah—that's even harder than killing them. But since it's Naruto-san's wish—he must have his reasons."
Kakashi asked, "Hinata—you and Neji aren't going. There's another consideration, right?"
Hinata nodded. "Yes. It's highly likely there's an Ōtsutsuki named Urashiki who hasn't appeared yet. Brother Neji and I must remain to guard against Urashiki attacking from the shadows."
Kakashi: "I see. I understand. Then Momoshiki and Kinshiki are left to the Five Kage."
Thus—the current Five Kage assembled. And headed to the alternate dimension.
What they would face was the one who had absorbed Momoshiki—Ōtsutsuki Kinshiki.
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