Isshiki hadn't expected to be attacked by an Ōtsutsuki kinsman.
But before he was forced to use Karma, he was a strong member of the Ōtsutsuki clan. Facing such a situation, he reacted quickly.
However, he didn't dare to be careless, immediately using Jigen's strongest state. This 'junior' was extraordinary.
Clang!
A violent force erupted in an instant. In less than a thousandth of a second, the black staff that suddenly appeared in his hand blocked the strike.
"Are you insane?"
He stared at Takemi, speaking in disbelief.
"Do you even know what you're doing?"
"Of course, I know what I'm doing."
Although Takemi was somewhat surprised by how fast this guy reacted, he didn't care, he was excited now.
This excitement was not only because he had encountered a 'worthy opponent' but also because he had found good 'material.'
"I am cleaning up a traitor, Ōtsutsuki Isshiki. I've heard your story, but I never expected you to be so ruthless."
"Ruthless to this extent?"
Jigen was bewildered. Was this something he had done?
This was clearly something Kaguya had done, not him.
The black staff in his hand swung out fiercely, instantly clashing with Takemi's blade again.
An unimaginable gust of wind instantly tore through the surroundings, and countless shattered stones exploded outwards.
"Don't talk nonsense, this is not good for either of us."
He pressed the black staff against Takemi's blade with force, his voice utterly indifferent.
"I advise you to stop immediately. You are violating the rules."
"I know very well what I'm doing. I said I'm cleaning up a traitor." Takemi gently shook his head, then kicked towards Jigen.
However, what he didn't expect was that he seemed to have seen through his intentions.
Almost the instant Takemi kicked, he had already raised his hand to block, and at the same time, he unhesitatingly threw another punch.
The fist, carrying violent Chakra, directly slammed towards Takemi's face.
Slap—
But Takemi seemed to have anticipated it as well. He raised his hand to block the punch, yet his foot was also caught by the guy in front of him.
The two sides instantly fell into a stalemate, and Takemi spoke leisurely, "And are you even considered a kinsman now? You are merely a reincarnated person who cannot withstand Ōtsutsuki's power."
"You…"
Jigen's face grew even uglier. This guy in front of him was no longer merely arrogant, he was a lunatic.
"I didn't do those things you mentioned. Those were all…"
"Ōtsutsuki Kaguya's doing? The guardian killing the guarded?"
However, Takemi sighed. He looked at Jigen with an indifferent expression, a smile even appearing at the corner of his lips.
"Do you think anyone would believe that, especially since you are Ōtsutsuki Isshiki?"
Boom!
As he spoke, Takemi's power suddenly erupted, and the violent force pushed Jigen away. He then lunged forward again.
"Damn it…"
Jigen cursed. He didn't know whether to be happy about his reputation or lament that this reputation had made him a suspect.
But he couldn't argue now, because he felt that if he told this to others, probably not many would believe him.
"Wait!"
Dodging Takemi's blade, Jigen suddenly thought of something.
"You've been in the Ninja World for a while. Haven't you heard those legendary stories?"
"Those stories? The Rabbit Goddess's story?"
Takemi was still attacking, but upon hearing this, he paused slightly.
"Who knows if you fabricated them."
"…"
Jigen felt like he couldn't explain himself.
He mustered his strength and growled in a low voice, "You are violating the rules! You haven't understood everything about the situation!"
"Rules, huh?"
Takemi suddenly smiled when he heard these words.
This smile, in Jigen's eyes, was so cold and indifferent.
"Senpai, you don't even follow the rules, so why are you telling me this?"
"Moreover, I sincerely want to thank you, because…"
Buzz!
Takemi flickered, already appearing before Isshiki's eyes.
The blade, formed from a Truth-Seeking Ball in his hand, swung out, and the roaring power distorted everything around them.
"It was your actions that inspired me and made me realize something."
"The so-called rules…"
"Are for those who cannot survive without following them. And as an Ōtsutsuki, my goal is naturally…"
"To go to the end of the rules!"
And at the moment Takemi and Jigen started fighting, the battles within Konoha also continued.
Especially the battle of the Uchiha family, which had already reached a fever pitch.
Three massive Susanoo appeared in their battleground, making the Konoha ninjas who came as reinforcements stare with wide eyes.
"What in the world is that?"
"What's with these Chakra giants?"
"Could it be that this is the power of the Uchiha?"
These Konoha ninjas didn't know about Susanoo, but they could feel its immense power.
Sasuke's expression, however, was a bit strange. He glanced at Fugaku out of the corner of his eye.
"Father also has the Mangekyo Sharingan? Then why, back then, would he…"
Sasuke couldn't quite understand, and ultimately, he could only suppress the question, waiting to ask after everything was over.
Of course, he also had a guess. Perhaps it was Obito's issue?
'I can't let Sasuke overthink!'
Although Fugaku looked somewhat inhuman, he still noticed Sasuke's gaze.
Immediately, he felt a sense of urgency. Sasuke's current situation was excellent, far better than he had anticipated.
So, they, the dead, should no longer influence Sasuke. In fact, what they, the dead, needed to do was to create better conditions for Sasuke.
He guessed that their Edo Tensei, especially with the likely future Fifth Hokage as the caster, was to test certain things.
Boom!
Without the slightest hesitation, he charged more fiercely than Sasuke and fought more ruthlessly than Sasuke.
"Father…"
Itachi was overwhelmed by the two Susanoo. If he weren't an Edo Tensei, he probably wouldn't have been able to hold on.
Perhaps seeing his parents again caused his thoughts to lose balance, or perhaps being controlled by Edo Tensei made his thinking sluggish.
He looked at his father, who was 'punching him hard,' and for a moment, he found it difficult to comprehend.
Why wouldn't father say anything?
Was it because he was being controlled?
Just as he was most preoccupied, Fugaku suddenly spoke, "Itachi, there's nothing left for us to say."
"…"
"Have you never regretted what you did back then?"
"…"
Itachi's eyes widened. This was not what he had expected.
And at this moment, a huge surge of Chakra poured in from afar.