Surging chakra enveloped the Ōtsutsuki outcast. After Yoru revealed his strength, this Ōtsutsuki descendant from the moon finally stopped his impotent bluster and unleashed his most powerful ability.
The power of the Tenseigan!
"Haaahhh!"
An immense wave of Tenseigan chakra poured into Ōtsutsuki Outcast's body. An overwhelming aura erupted from him, radiating outward in all directions.
His body was now infused with a chakra far denser than before—dozens of times over. He quickly merged with the glowing green flames of Tenseigan chakra. His clothes, body, and even eyebrows and hair were stained a vivid green. Black Truth-Seeking Orbs emerged from his forehead and floated around him. The sides of his forehead began to bulge slightly, resembling the transformation of their ancestor, Ōtsutsuki Hamura.
"Among these foolish Earthlings, you may stand above the rest—but in the face of invincible Tenseigan power, none of it matters!"
Tenseigan Chakra Mode had been activated.
"Interesting..." Yoru's gaze swept over the Ōtsutsuki, sensing the boundless energy.
Without a doubt, the Ōtsutsuki outcast, who had activated Tenseigan Chakra Mode by leveraging the power of the Giant Tenseigan, had already surpassed the 'super Kage' level and entered the ranks of Six Paths-level beings.
His most distinctive feature was the Truth-Seeking Balls suspended around his body!
Truth-Seeking Balls were highly condensed chakra bodies.
As a manifestation of high-level chakra, Truth-Seeking Balls fused the seven chakra natures of Yin and Yang and the Five Elements. They possessed the ultimate power to create and destroy all things. Those without Six Paths Power couldn't even touch them; upon contact, even a being of Shisui's caliber would be instantly annihilated!
This was the domineering nature of high-level chakra.
Accompanied by a cold voice, the Ōtsutsuki outcast slowly raised his hand. The nine Truth-Seeking Balls floating around him immediately merged into one in his palm. At this moment, an incomparably stern and arrogant voice came from his mouth:
"Silver Wheel Reincarnation Explosion!"
Boom!!
Surging chakra merged into the Truth-Seeking Orb, giving rise to a massive storm that instantly swept across the entire Kirisumi Island!
Amidst the explosions, the ferocious whirlwind destroyed everything!
The trees, giant rocks, and Hollows on Kirisumi Island.
Even the ground below was directly pulverized and swept away under this terrifying might. Where the storm passed, only devastation remained!
Faced with the incoming Silver Wheel Reincarnation Explosion, Yoru's expression turned serious for the first time.
This was his first time facing a Six Paths-level opponent—and one who had a seemingly infinite supply of energy from the giant Tenseigan.
"Bakudō #81. Dankū!"
An invisible barrier formed before Yoru, halting the raging cyclone. The two forces collided, and though the wind howled fiercely against the barrier, it only took a few breaths for cracks to appear across its surface.
The power of many Tenseigan techniques depended heavily on the quantity and quality of Truth-Seeking Balls used.
With no reservations, Ōtsutsuki Outcast tapped into the full strength of the giant Tenseigan. Though the Byakugan he implanted were selected from Kirigakure and not as pure as those of the future Princess Hinata or her sister Hanabi, their power was still overwhelming.
Thus, when he deployed nine Truth-Seeking Orbs in one attack, his Silver Wheel Reincarnation Explosion reached an unprecedented level—a true Six Paths-tier dojutsu.
Yoru's unchanted Dankū in his gigai state only held for a few breaths before it was covered in cracks, then burst open with a bang, subsequently slamming violently towards Yoru.
"This level of strength…"
Yoru's gaze was serious. But he soon noticed something off about Ōtsutsuki Outcast's body.
On the skin around his neck, cracks had already begun to appear, resembling fractured porcelain. Green Tenseigan chakra visibly leaked from within.
Clearly, this level of Tenseigan power was far beyond what his current body could endure. He wasn't Toneri Ōtsutsuki. Although he was also a pure-blooded Ōtsutsuki, his aptitude and capacity were far inferior to Toneri, whose aptitude would rival Ōtsutsuki Hamura in the future.
"Hadō #88: Hiryū Gekizoku Shinten Raihō!"
As the raging storm surged toward him, Yoru raised his palm. A thunderous blast as thick as a tree trunk erupted and collided with it, detonating in a violent explosion.
The collision of the two created thick smoke. Before the dust could settle, accompanied by a chilling sound, the Ōtsutsuki outcast, glowing with emerald green light, attacked Yuki Yoru.
A Truth-Seeking Ball in his hand instantly transformed into a spear, which he fiercely swung down at Yoru.
He clearly understood—he couldn't maintain this form for long. He had to end the battle quickly.
Clang!
Hyōrinmaru collided with the Truth-Seeking Ball spear, producing a metallic clash, which made the Ōtsutsuki outcast's expression stiffen.
Ordinary weapons couldn't even touch Truth-Seeking Ball—they would be obliterated on contact. Yet this blade...
"You won't be able to maintain this state for long, will you?"
As the two clashed, Yoru gazed at the cracks around his opponent's neck and said quietly, "Your body can't withstand such vast chakra. Give it half an hour… no, just a few more minutes, and this power will tear you apart from the inside. You'll rupture—maybe even explode."
"Even so, it's more than enough to erase a lowly earthling like you!"
"Is that so?"
Yoru sneered, then suddenly forced him back. In a flash, he gripped Hyōrinmaru tightly and slashed downward, unleashing a terrifying burst of energy!
"Bankai: Daiguren Hyōrinmaru!"
A wave of freezing frost engulfed the blade. Razor-sharp ice wings burst forth as he struck toward Ōtsutsuki outcast.
The Ōtsutsuki's pupils contracted. Yoru's sudden surge caught him completely off guard. He barely had time to defend with his Truth-Seeking Balls.
"I wonder if my Four World Freeze can freeze your Truth-Seeking Orbs..."
Yoru murmured softly.
In Ōtsutsuki Outcast's stunned gaze, an icy chill spread across the shield of Truth-Seeking Balls, engulfing them entirely.
CRACK!
In the next moment, the black shield shattered into fragments. Yoru's Hyōrinmaru didn't lose momentum—he slashed directly at Ōtsutsuki outcast's neck!
"Impossible!"
He tried to dodge desperately, but the freezing field of Hyōrinmaru couldn't be escaped so easily.
In an instant, a colossal glacier erupted, sealing Ōtsutsuki outcast in a prison of ice. A towering glacier rose from the ground, freezing the entire Kirisumi Island in one sweep!
From afar—
Having been alerted to the battle by Hiromi, Kirigakure's core members had all arrived. Witnessing the entire island encased in ice in a single moment, Hōzuki Gengetsu clicked his tongue.
"Fourth is truly ridiculously strong. Even with the limitations of his gigai, he can achieve this much."
"For the Fourth Mizukage to unleash Bankai, that so-called Ōtsutsuki can truly be proud," Yagura said in a low voice.
"Indeed."
Gengetsu rubbed his chin. "But honestly, that guy's fighting strength felt kinda average. Back then, Fourth was dead serious—he said both Kirigakure and Soul Society weren't remotely strong enough to face those heavenly beings."
"The opponent isn't a true Ōtsutsuki."
Hiromi said softly, "According to Lord Yoru, the enemy is a descendant of Ōtsutsuki Hamura—the Sage of Six Paths' younger brother—who remained on the moon."
"Although they are of the same clan as the Ōtsutsuki, due to the limitations of the moon environment and the lack of the Ōtsutsuki clan's full heritage, their strength is probably vastly different from the true Ōtsutsuki clan."
"I see… huh?!"
Just then, as they spoke, a golden light burst from atop the glacier—so dazzling it rivaled the sun and even seemed to eclipse it!
"What is that…"
The blinding radiance forced everyone present to raise their hands and shield their eyes.
The sudden burst of light was unbearably intense—but what shocked them most was that it was emerging from within the glacier.
"Someone actually broke out of Fourth ice seal?!"
"Wait… is that a sword?"
"W-What?!"
That piercing golden beam of light, brighter than the sun itself, shot straight into the sky from the center of the glacier, as if stabbing through the heavens. Its sheer length—at least several kilometers—was terrifying.
An immense and awe-inspiring pressure exploded from the golden sword of light. Yuki Yoru remained calm and composed.
Tenseigan techniques resembled those of the Rinnegan. Both could manipulate gravitational and repulsive forces, and both grew stronger depending on the user's chakra control.
Moreover, the Rinnegan possessed both Six Paths and Outer Path abilities—and the Tenseigan was no different.
Among those abilities, the most devastating attack was the one they now faced:
"Golden Wheel Reincarnation Explosion!"
A roaring voice echoed from within the glacier. The radiant beam that pierced the heavens began to tilt downward!
That golden beam, shaped like a divine longsword, slashed down in an arc—slicing straight through the massive glacier Yoru had created, cleaving it cleanly in two!
BOOM!!
The glacier split violently, collapsing with a deafening crash. Shards of ice exploded into the sky. The earth itself shook violently, as if struck by an earthquake.
Everyone present watched with grim expressions—especially the two captains, Hōzuki Gengetsu and Yagura.
This single attack was so powerful that even they, at full strength, would only barely be able to contend with it.
And yet, the one who unleashed it wasn't even the true threat Yoru had predicted?
"Looks like we really will face a brutal war in the future…"
…
The terrifying power of the Golden Wheel Reincarnation Explosion shattered the glacier completely.
Wielding the radiant golden sword, Ōtsutsuki Outcast emerged from the ice and stood tall in the sky—now clearly visible to all.
Snow and ice drifted down from the sky like petals. Clad in glowing green Tenseigan chakra, he stood like a celestial god, gripping a golden longsword that looked capable of rending the very sky.
Even Yagura and Gengetsu—battle-hardened veterans—couldn't help but feel overwhelmed. Deep down, a sense of helplessness crept in. Even Yoru had to admit that, in terms of raw battle strength, this guy was over-tuned.
No—more accurately, it was the giant Tenseigan on the moon that was overpowered.
Yoru could sense that Ōtsutsuki Outcast's current power level already approached the strength wielded by the Sage of Six Paths during that legendary day.
"Yuki Yoru…"
Ōtsutsuki Outcast raised the golden sword and fixed his gaze on Yoru.
At this moment, he no longer had the confidence he'd shown earlier, as if he could crush Yuki Yoru at any time. That terrifying power Yoru had just unleashed had shaken him to his core. Had he not gone all-in with the Tenseigan just in time, he'd likely be a frozen corpse now.
But the key problem remained: his power was temporary.
Although the Golden Wheel Reincarnation Explosion had obliterated the glacier, the cracks on his body were spreading. They now reached from his forehead down to his arms and chest.
Just as Yoru had warned—his body was on the verge of collapse. He likely wouldn't last even the originally estimated half hour.
He had to end this—now.
Whoosh!
Without wasting another word, the prideful moon-born Ōtsutsuki vanished. In a blur, he flashed forward with his golden sword raised high.
Empowered by his overflowing chakra, his physical strength was terrifying. In a blink, he was already in front of Yoru—and he slashed down without hesitation, unleashing the full might of the Golden Wheel Reincarnation Explosion!
And yet—Yoru didn't dodge.
Instead, he stood firm—and took the strike head-on with his chest.
BOOM!!
The golden sword slammed into the ground, creating a massive, bottomless ravine that split Kirisumi Island in half. The residual force continued across the open sea, kicking up titanic waves.
Shattered ice glittered in the air as mist and frost blanketed the battlefield. The ambient temperature plummeted even further.
"It's over."
Ōtsutsuki Outcast muttered.
His Tenseigan's perfect visual clarity allowed him to confirm what he saw: YTuki Yoru had been cleaved in two by his sword.
Split cleanly at the waist. There was no way anyone could survive that.
"What gives you the right to say it's over… you ignorant fool."
A cold voice rang out from the ruins. Yoru stood suspended in the air—completely unscathed.
And as he emerged, an overwhelming spiritual pressure—more than three times stronger than before—erupted from his body.
The sheer might of his presence rooted Ōtsutsuki Outcast in place. Even breathing became difficult.
Yoru—seemingly unchanged in appearance—calmly walked toward his opponent, step by step. His gaze was utterly emotionless.
"W-What?!"
Ōtsutsuki Outcast could barely stand under the suffocating pressure. He stared in disbelief.
He had just witnessed himself slicing Yoru in two. How was he standing there now?
"You've already seen soul-type beings. So why would you treat me—a Master of Souls—like an ordinary human?" Yoru's voice was calm. His eyes settled on the ever-worsening cracks in Ōtsutsuki Outcast's body.
"In truth, we're the same. We've long since transcended the concept of humanity."
"The Ōtsutsuki clan uses chakra to defy life and death. I—a Shinigami—do the same."
"Shinigami are soul-driven entities. When the body dies, our true nature emerges—just like your clan's data-based Karma Seals."
"Oh right, I forgot—you're just a wild Ōtsutsuki left behind on the moon. You don't know anything about that, do you?"
"Bastard!!"
Tenseigan chakra surged again. Ōtsutsuki Outcast gritted his teeth and swung the golden sword once more—despite his collapsing body.
But this time—his expression turned to utter shock.
That sword, powerful enough to tear apart the heavens, landed on Yoru's bare palm—and couldn't move a single inch.
"I am indeed very strong without the gigai's limitations, but the main reason lies with you." Yoru gently gripped the golden sword of the Golden Wheel Reincarnation Explosion: "Your body can't hold up anymore."
"…What?" Ōtsutsuki Outcast's face changed dramatically.
With a flick of Yoru's fingers, a spray of blood exploded from his opponent's waist.
Already pushed to the limit, this added wound sent Ōtsutsuki Outcast's body into full collapse.
"How… how could this be…"
"Sorry, I didn't control my strength well. I originally intended to cut you in half directly; it seems I cut too shallowly."
Yoru's voice was casual as he exerted force. The golden sword formed by the Golden Wheel Reincarnation Explosion shattered, dispersing back into raw chakra.
Ōtsutsuki Outcast collapsed powerlessly to the ground. The green glow of his Tenseigan Chakra Mode faded, revealing his blood-soaked white robe and his exhausted, pale face.
With his physical body, if he had continued to maintain Tenseigan Chakra Mode, complete bodily collapse would have been the ultimate outcome. Yoru's attack forced him out of Tenseigan Chakra Mode, actually saving his life.
And for Yoru, it preserved his research material.
"So, are you ready to embrace death, Ōtsutsuki?"
Yoru looked indifferently at the Ōtsutsuki before him. According to the system's prompt, this guy's value was a staggering one million points, equivalent to the Jashin God.
It made sense. While the Outcast's own strength didn't match Jashin's, his absurd power level came entirely from the giant Tenseigan on the moon.
One million points in value—Yoru was quite satisfied.
"Did I… really end up like this…"
Ōtsutsuki Outcast felt all strength drain from his body, his head swimming.
Hearing Yoru's voice, he forced his eyes open—but instead of looking at Yoru, his gaze wandered, confused and unfocused, toward the sky.
"…Toneri…"
He slowly formed a hand seal, canceling the summoning of the Hamura Statue. Then, using the faint remaining link between himself and the giant Tenseigan, he murmured:
"Father has failed. From now on… you're on your own, Toneri…"
"You must grow strong. You must mature. And you must cleanse this filthy, corrupt, defiled world…"
"Forgive me…"
With those soft final words, Ōtsutsuki Outcast drew his last breath.
[Ding! Special lifeform 'Ōtsutsuki Outcast' eliminated. Reward: 1,000,000 points.]
As the notification rang in his ears, Yoru turned toward the arriving group: Hōzuki Gengetsu, Hiromi, Yukiko, and the others.
"Lord Yoru!"
Hiromi quickly retrieved a scroll and summoned one of Yoru's gigai.
Once Yoru merged with it, he flexed his shoulders slightly, then looked at Yukiko.
"This one's yours. A pure-blooded Ōtsutsuki—he should be extremely useful for your research."
"Thank you, Lord Yoru!"
Yukiko accepted the body joyfully and sealed it into her scroll. Her heart pounded with excitement.
This was an actual Ōtsutsuki—a direct descendant of the Sage of Six Paths' lineage.
Without question, this body would resolve many of the problems currently blocking her research. In fact, it could even allow her to begin studying the inherent characteristics of the Ōtsutsuki Clan.
This… this was a treasure that could trigger a leap in Kirigakure's scientific and technological capabilities.
Meanwhile—
On an island outside Hueco Mundo, a White Zetsu attempting to infiltrate Kirigakure looked at the distant, calm sea and remained silent for a long time.
Far away in the Land of Wind, Black Zetsu's expression stirred, feeling more and more that events were slipping out of his control.
"What's wrong?"
Beside him, Uchiha Obito noticed the change in Zetsu's demeanor. "Did something happen with Nagato?"
During their last operation, Obito had failed to fully retrieve the Nine-Tails, though he had nearly destroyed Konoha and killed his greatest enemy, the Fourth Hokage, Namikaze Minato—a partial success.
But Nagato, who had been tasked with drawing attention in the Land of Iron, had suffered badly. Forced to use all his trump cards, his life force was nearly drained.
If not for White Zetsu fusing with Nagato's body in the end, he likely would've died on the spot.
As a result, despite the growing conflict between Konoha and Kumogakure, Obito and the Akatsuki had remained quiet—for Nagato's recovery was a top priority.
"It's not Nagato. It's… Yuki Yoru."
Black Zetsu's raspy voice was unusually somber. His pitch-black face even showed signs of deep unease.
"Yuki Yoru…"
Hearing that name, Obito's expression suddenly darkened.
In a world where Minato was already dead, there were only a few who could truly threaten Obito's ambitions. And Yuki Yoru was one of them.
The man who personally killed his closest friend Kakashi Hatake, who had thwarted the Akatsuki time and again…
Had he done something again?!