The members of the Otsutsuki Clan fiercely charged toward the Shen Nation's shinobi army, which outnumbered them threefold.
Long believing themselves superior, they had always viewed other races across the universe as nothing more than resources for their own use. Even though they were caught off guard by the sudden attack from Shen's forces, these Otsutsuki warriors still did not take their enemies seriously.
In their eyes, the enemy had only managed a small advantage due to surprise.
Once they counterattacked, those foes would surely be wiped out easily.
Thanks to the many mysterious divine treasures wielded by the Otsutsuki Clan, they managed to gain some early ground once their counterattack began.
Many of Shen Nation's shinobi died unexpectedly at the hands of the Otsutsuki.
"Ha ha ha... I knew it all along. These guys are completely pathetic!"
"That's right! How dare they attack *us*, the divine race? They'll soon pay dearly for their recklessness."
"Keep charging! I can't wait to see the terrified expressions on their faces before we crush them!"
Shouting loudly, the Otsutsuki members rushed toward Shen's shinobi army again, but soon they sensed something was wrong.
This time, after the initial setback, the enemy became even more formidable!
Furthermore, as time passed, the situation on the battlefield rapidly changed.
The Otsutsuki clan members began suffering heavy losses under the joint attacks of Shen's forces.
"How is this possible? What exactly is going on with these bastards? Why do they possess such incredible combat effectiveness?"
"Damn it, my Chakra Pills aren't enough anymore. Who can give me some more?"
"You Branch House scum! Hurry up and transform into a Chakra Fruit so I can draw strength from you!"
"How come these people fight so well together? My power surpasses theirs, yet I keep getting suppressed!"
"These lesser beings shouldn't stand a chance against us in single combat!"
Faced with an opposing shinobi army far larger than themselves, the Otsutsuki clan members gradually found themselves overwhelmed. Many Main House Otsutsuki had already begun ruthlessly devouring their own Branch House guards.
Even so, the casualties among the Otsutsuki continued increasing.
How could the Otsutsuki Clan—fighting recklessly in pairs without coordination or strategy—possibly rival an enemy shinobi force that had been continuously refined over decades, far surpassing them both in numbers and overall strength?
Even the strongest Otsutsuki warriors who tried to break through the enemy lines were instantly surrounded and overwhelmed by elite fighters from Shen's forces. It became nearly impossible for them to make any real progress.
After less than half a day of fighting, these Otsutsuki warriors completely collapsed.
Their morale quickly disintegrated with the continuous deaths of their fellow clan members.
"Flee! Run for your lives! We're no match for them!"
"This won't work! If we keep going like this, we'll all die. We should let the Branch House sacrifice their lives to buy us time to escape."
"Someone help me! A genius like me shouldn't die here!"
Fear rapidly spread, and all the Otsutsuki clan members started desperately fleeing for their lives.
But when they tried to escape, they discovered that their space-based abilities had become completely useless!
This made the Otsutsuki even more terrified. No one understood why this situation had occurred. The already chaotic Otsutsuki clan members were now like headless chickens.
Behind them, Shen Nation's shinobi army calmly approached from all directions, converging on the center, mercilessly killing every Otsutsuki clan member they found.
This space has already been sealed by Lord Emperor. None of these Otsutsuki have any chance of escape!
The bloodshed continued without end, with rivers of blood flowing like crimson torrents across the ground.
Every single shinobi who came to fight knew this was a war where only one side would survive.
Without Lord Emperor, it could easily have been they who faced this slaughter.
Under these circumstances, naturally no one wanted to play the saint.
"Hmph! Just a bunch of rabble—nothing special at all."
Standing atop his Susanoo, Sasuke Uchiha fired off an Indra's Arrow, instantly reducing an entire area to absolute nothingness.
Beside him, Naruto Uzumaki scratched his head and asked, "Huh? 'U-' Uh what? Sasuke, what did you just say?"
Sasuke Uchiha sighed in exasperation as he covered his forehead with his hand. "Naruto, you really should read more books."
Feeling insulted, Naruto coldly snorted and shouted loudly, "Even if I don't know who that idiotic 'U' guy you just mentioned is, I'll definitely surpass you someday!"
With that, he immediately performed Hand Seals alongside nearly a hundred Shadow Clones, fully activating his chakra.
[Sage Art: Great Rasenrōgyō Barrage!]
Countless Great Rasenrōgyō detonated across the battlefield, instantly reducing everything nearby to dust.
Even Sasuke Uchiha couldn't help but widen his eyes at the sight of those massive waves of energy.
Proud as he was, even he had to admit that when it came to raw destructive power, he was no match for Naruto.
Meanwhile, hearing the commotion, Hashirama Senju teleported through space and appeared before Madara Uchiha, saying solemnly, "Madara, let's join forces. We can't allow ourselves to be outdone by the younger generation."
Madara Uchiha arrogantly replied, "Are you underestimating me? Even alone, there's no one superior to me in this battle."
Understanding Madara's personality well, Hashirama Senju quickly said, "I know that already. It's just that I can't last much longer. Consider this helping me out."
Madara Uchiha slightly raised the corner of his lips, replying indifferently, "If that's the case, then I'll lend you a hand."
After speaking, both gripped each other's hands tightly, combining their chakra energies.
[Susanoo vs. Daibutsu]
[Thousand Hands: Thrust and Susanoo combined instantly, unleashing a devastating strike toward the area ahead!]
On the opposite side of the Otsutsuki homeworld, Kushina Uzumaki charged through the Otsutsuki ranks, her crimson hair whipping wildly like the thrashing limbs of an octopus.
Her limbs were wrapped in black truth-seeking balls. Every punch and kick she threw carried immense force—brushing against her meant injury, touching her meant death.
Her presence alone was like a massive army surging into battle, driving the shinobi forward and scattering the Otsutsuki clan in every direction.
As Kushina shattered the enemy's battle formation, the shinobi behind her quickly hurled kunai across the battlefield. One by one, dazzling golden flashes lit up the battlefield.
Each flash marked the fall of an Otsutsuki warrior, who crumbled helplessly to the ground, watching as their own body disintegrated into dust.
After finishing off the last enemy, Minato Namikaze casually twirled a kunai forged from All-Killing Ash Bones between his fingers, flashing a disarmingly gentle smile.
"I have to admit, you weren't half bad."
Beside him, Kushina Uzumaki let out a cold snort. "They're just weaklings who leaned on Chakra Pills to fake real strength. All they know how to do is pick on the helpless. Put a real fight in front of them, and their combat skills and guts are downright pathetic."
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