In the alternate dimension—after absorbing Momoshiki—Kinshiki triggered his transformation state. His appearance became younger. His physique more refined.
Sinister black markings covered his skin. His Byakugan turned golden.
The single horn Tōjin had severed regrew. Becoming thicker and longer. Curving forward in a folded shape. If Tōjin were here and saw this new horn—he'd definitely blurt out 'giant dog ears.'
Each arm had a red light ring around it. And in each palm—a red Rinnegan.
Whoosh.
After the Five Kage descended from the space-time vortex—they quickly dispersed. Forming a five-directional encirclement.
Kinshiki's eyes coldly surveyed them. Scorching breath exhaling from his mouth.
The Five Kage rapidly assessed the situation.
Gaara: "Two people reduced to one. And his form and chakra are completely different from either of them before."
Darui: "The Ōtsutsuki can evolve and gain stronger power by absorbing each other. That must be his evolved form."
Kurotsuchi: "In the battle from our past lives—Momoshiki absorbed Kinshiki and pushed the Five Kage into a desperate struggle."
Haku: "But the Ōtsutsuki before us seems different from the transformed Momoshiki form recorded in the Book of Gods."
Kakashi: "Retaining Kinshiki's main body while incorporating Momoshiki's characteristics. It seems absorption isn't one-directional. This time—the one in control is Kinshiki."
The Five Kage scrutinized Kinshiki. And Kinshiki analyzed the Five Kage.
His gaze fixed on Kakashi's face. Among these five—the most dangerous is that silver-haired hedgehog. Strike first.
Whoosh.
Kinshiki absorbed himself into his right eye's vortex. Dropping above Kakashi's head. Both hands manifested giant red light battle axes. Cleaving downward.
Kakashi's eyes suddenly focused. This guy's Byakugan has space-time abilities. Even after transforming—it's retained. And the activation is even faster.
Whoosh.
The axe cleaved through Kakashi's skull down to his crotch. Landing with a tremendous crash. Szzzt. The red axe light split the earth.
Watching the unharmed Kakashi—Kinshiki said, "As expected. Kamui."
Kakashi said, "What terrifying brute strength."
Whoosh.
Maintaining his intangibility—the instant his body phased through the axe—black Lightning Release manifested in his left hand. Slashing toward Kinshiki's head.
"I'll kill you first—then revive you!"
—Kamui Lightning Blade.
Whoosh.
But a sudden powerful repulsive force made Kakashi's posture freeze. The next second—he shot backward.
Kakashi: This is Pain's Deva Path ability. He just obtained the Rinnegan and can already use it.
Kinshiki watched Kakashi receding in his vision. Murmuring, "Momoshiki-sama's Rinnegan originally inherited from me. In terms of using these eyes—I'm far more proficient than him."
While receding—Kakashi half-covered his left eye. Between his parted fingers—his pupil was lit by red light.
Boom. Kinshiki's eyes narrowed slightly. As he moved aside at astonishing speed.
Kakashi's line of sight moved rapidly. But couldn't focus accurately.
Kinshiki murmured, "Activating an ocular technique isn't just a matter of looking. The focal point is like a crossbow's sight. The farther the target's distance—the faster it moves—the harder it is to precisely hit a vital point. If you're being interfered with on top of that—you can forget about hitting anything."
Whoosh whoosh whoosh whoosh.
Countless red light axes spun past. Kakashi was forced to interrupt his focus. Entering intangibility mode.
Crack.
Darui's body covered in lightning. Circling behind at astonishing speed. His lightning-wrapped spiked club swung toward Kinshiki's head.
"Hey—do you think he's the only one who can fight? Are you looking down on us, Mister Ōtsutsuki?"
"Hmph." Kinshiki snorted coldly. Facing forward—his dual battle axes spun back. Crossing behind him. Clang. Blocking the falling club attack.
"Not bad."
Darui immediately changed tactics.
—Thunder God's Eighteen Strikes.
Boom. Boom. Boom. Boom. Lightning raced. As Darui—one man with one club—launched an all-directional fierce assault.
Clang. Clang. Clang. Clang.
Kinshiki wielded both axes. Meeting each move. Axe and club clashed. Striking explosive electric sparks.
Clang.
At the umpteenth clash of axe and club—Darui formed seals with two fingers.
—Lightning Release: Adhesion.
Sssss. The lightning threads on the spiked club adhered to the light axe in Kinshiki's right hand.
"RAAAHHH!" Darui immediately gripped the club handle with both hands. Yanking upward with tremendous force.
Whoosh.
The axe in Kinshiki's right hand flew toward the sky. Darui immediately pursued.
Clang.
But Kinshiki blocked the club head with his right arm. The axe in his left hand slashed diagonally.
Slash. Darui's Lightning Release armor was cut through. Blood sprayed. As a vicious bloody gash appeared on his chest.
"Ugh!"
Darui grimaced in pain. His movements inevitably slowing.
Kinshiki raised his axe again. Darui could only steel himself. Blocking with his spiked club.
Clang.
A dull sound. The spiked club flew from his hands. And Darui was sent flying backward.
Kinshiki waved his palm.
—Universal Pull.
Whoosh.
Gravity pulled Darui back. Simultaneously—Kinshiki raised his axe again. About to deliver a killing blow.
Darui remained calm in crisis. Forming hand seals. "My club hit your right arm. That leaves a mark."
—Heavenly Punishment Ritual.
Boom.
Lightning falling from the sky pinned Kinshiki in place.
Crack. Lightning flashed in Darui's palm. Drawing his thrown spiked club back to his hand. Borrowing the momentum from Universal Pull's gravity—he performed a powerful aerial flip forward. All his Lightning Release chakra gathered at the club's head.
"ROOOAAAAAR!"
—Subduing the Three Worlds: Guiding to Naraka.
BOOOOM.
The spiked club carrying furious thunder struck solidly on Kinshiki's skull.
Crack.
A broken horn was blasted hundreds of meters into the sky.
Boom.
Kinshiki's knees completely sank into the earth.
Darui felt his arms going numb. "Seriously—this guy's head is literally iron-hard."
Whoosh.
Catching a glimpse from the corner of his eye—he used what little chakra remained. Vanishing with Lightning Release Body Flicker.
Whoosh.
Kurotsuchi landed. Forming seals before slapping both hands on the ground.
—Earth Release: Mountain Earth Technique.
Rumble rumble rumble.
Mountain-like earth rose from both sides. Closing toward the center.
Boom. Boom.
Veins bulged on Kinshiki's forehead. Both arms braced left and right. Blocking the mountain earth.
Kurotsuchi said, "Even if your Rinnegan can absorb ninjutsu—this technique doesn't use chakra to create earth."
Haku gracefully rose. Forming hand seals.
—Water Release: Great Waterfall Technique.
Whoosh.
An astonishing waterfall cascaded down through the gaps in the mountain earth.
"If you absorb this Water Release—you won't be able to support the mountain earth."
Whoosh.
The instant the waterfall reached his head—Haku's hand seals changed.
—Ice Release: Instant Freeze.
Crack.
The waterfall instantly froze. And frozen along with it was Kinshiki.
Crack. Crack.
But cracks appeared on the ice layer. Clearly—this ice couldn't hold Kinshiki for long.
Kurotsuchi turned. "Kazekage—are you ready?"
"Sorry. Extracting sand took a bit of time."
As Gaara raised and lowered his hand—a sky-obscuring sand tsunami swallowed the mountain earth. Transforming into a magnificent pyramid. Black curse marks formed a closed loop.
—New: Sand Tsunami Layer Grand Funeral Seal.
Gaara said, "Unlike the traditional Grand Funeral Seal—this new Grand Funeral Seal continuously absorbs your chakra. And makes the sand increasingly dense. If you can't break through in an instant—it will continuously suppress you to death. Hokage—we still need yours."
Whoosh.
Kakashi Hatake landed atop the pyramid. Forming hand seals.
—Kamui: Space-Time Curse Mark.
Szzzt szzzt szzzt.
Another layer of curse marks was written on the pyramid.
Gaara said with relief, "This way—even the possibility of space-time escape is sealed off."
Tap. Kakashi performed a backflip. Landing beside the other Kage. Rising calmly.
"Ōtsutsuki Kinshiki—hunt successful."
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