The battle between Kitagawa Minamoto and 'Ōtsutsuki Momoshiki' grew increasingly fierce. Their clashes were no longer limited to taijutsu; Chakra surged wildly, and various techniques erupted continuously. At this moment, it seemed as though the entire Land of Earth was affected by their battle!
To outsiders, the fight appeared ferocious. But in reality, the communication between Minamoto's original body and his Divine Tree clone had never truly ceased during the confrontation.
"Take it easy; I'm about to be shattered!"
"Don't worry, I'll just summon another one if you break."
"Hey, doesn't it hurt? Also, have you figured out how to wrap this up?"
"Stop rushing me. Don't worry; the provocation toward Isshiki isn't enough yet."
As Chakra roared and erupted, 'Kitagawa Minamoto' suddenly created some distance. He raised one hand vertically.
"Yin-Yang Release: Great Dragon Fire Technique!"
A torrent of golden flames surged forth, illuminating the night sky. The raging flames coalesced into a massive dragon, roaring as it soared through the heavens before diving toward 'Ōtsutsuki Momoshiki'!
"Your use of Yin-Yang Release is commendable."
Ōtsutsuki Momoshiki seemed to chuckle lightly. Behind him, the Truth-Seeking Orbs transformed into a massive shield.
Boom—
The violent dragon instantly dissipated into nothingness. But at that moment, 'Kitagawa Minamoto' had stealthily appeared behind him. In his hand was a black-and-white Chakra sphere, within which several smaller Chakra spheres rotated.
"Planetary Rasengan!"
Minamoto struck without hesitation, but in that instant, the 'Ōtsutsuki Momoshiki' before him vanished without a trace.
Meanwhile, high in the sky, a streak of golden brilliance once again lit up the heavens. A colossal, kilometer-long sword descended in an instant!
"Golden Wheel Reincarnation Explosion!"
With one swing, the heavens tilted, and the earth shifted! Two immense forces collided at that moment, and a deafening roar echoed. Even in distant Iwagakure, many felt their eardrums tremble, with some even bleeding from their ears.
A pinpoint of light appeared at the moment of impact, then rapidly expanded, causing the earth and sky to tremble under its force.
Yet, Kitagawa Minamoto and his Divine Tree clone quietly vanished from the battlefield. They headed toward Obito Uchiha's location.
"Was that a bit too risky?"
Though far apart, their voices resonated in each other's minds.
"Will Ōtsutsuki Isshiki really fall for it?"
"I don't know. This battle is already like walking a tightrope, so why not maximize the benefits?"
"True. We've obtained the Chakra of the Four-Tails, completed the mission, and given others enough confidence to stop second-guessing themselves. Isshiki is troublesome, though."
"Doesn't matter how troublesome he is. With the precedent set by the Great Toad Sage, it's worth a try."
While communicating with his Divine Tree clone, Minamoto appeared to be talking to himself. But his plan was indeed as he said—to maximize the benefits!
By adopting the identity of 'Ōtsutsuki Momoshiki,' Minamoto had genuinely frightened the ninja world into a state of hyper-vigilance. Not just the major ninja villages—Black Zetsu was the most typical example. For three years, Black Zetsu had continuously delivered items to Minamoto, guiding him to explore the 'truth,' all because of 'Ōtsutsuki Momoshiki.'
In addition, Mount Myōboku had sent him plenty of things as well. Their purpose was also to 'test' the waters.
"The atmosphere is already set; not putting on a show would be inappropriate."
This sentiment was spot-on, so Minamoto decided to test the waters this time.
What he didn't expect was to encounter a 'not-so-small' surprise—Ōtsutsuki Isshiki. Having long decided to target the Ōtsutsuki clan, Minamoto naturally wouldn't let this opportunity slip away.
However, Obito's 'Kāma' had yet to fully mature. The last time Minamoto extracted Chakra from the 'Kāma,' he awkwardly discovered he still couldn't absorb it.
Since that was the case, he decided to slow down and wait for Obito. But while waiting, he wouldn't just sit idle.
"The Great Toad Sage and Black Zetsu have both delivered items to me. Should I test Isshiki as well?"
Although everything belonging to Isshiki in the future was already reserved for Minamoto, that didn't stop him from taking something from Isshiki in advance!
"Besides, I've always been cautious. Ōtsutsuki Momoshiki is constantly covered in Tenseigan Chakra, while Kitagawa Minamoto perpetually hides behind Sage Mode."
To analyze his Chakra, someone would have to be like Karin, already familiar with the 'essence of his Chakra.' Otherwise, at his current level, others could forget about even trying!
Boom— Boom— Boom—
The battle between the two continued, and the energy pouring out rampaged across the Land of Earth.
Though they were 'performing,' both knew when the other would attack. But the power they used was undeniably real.
Under the residual Chakra shockwaves from their battle, the once-endless mountains continued to crumble, their scattered fragments creating chaos everywhere.
The ground trembled under the falling boulders, their impact generating constant rumbling echoes. The entire landscape had been utterly transformed by their fight.
Everywhere you looked, there were deep pits of varying sizes and crisscrossing ravines. Combined with the mountain fires and billowing smoke caused by their techniques, the scene was nothing short of hellish.
"Little Jiraiya, is that Ōtsutsuki Momoshiki?"
Fukasaku and Shima, the two Sage Toads, had already been summoned by Jiraiya. They were assisting him in preparing Sage Mode. But as they watched the distant battle, both felt a chill—this was no ordinary human combat.
"That child can actually fight Ōtsutsuki Momoshiki to this extent?"
"Minamoto has fused Yin-Yang Release and mastered Sage Mode."
Jiraiya gazed into the distance, watching the two figures flickering amidst the destruction. The dazzling golden sword illuminating the night sky, and the sheer power that could split a mountain in two, its cut so smooth it seemed meticulously polished.
Jiraiya pursed his lips before speaking.
"However, Ōtsutsuki Momoshiki's power is unimaginable. It feels limitless. We must be ready to provide support at any moment."
"I'm just worried that if we intervene, we'll only end up hindering the Fifth Hokage."
Ōnoki had simply accepted Minamoto's future as the Fifth Hokage.
"Besides, didn't you listen carefully to what Ōtsutsuki Momoshiki said? He likely won't deliver a killing blow."
"Evolution?"
Deidara raised an eyebrow, his words prompting Sasuke and Naruto to exchange glances.
"What does he mean by 'evolution'?"
"Who knows? That guy is always cryptic."
Jiraiya shook his head, but his gaze shifted to Fukasaku and Shima on his shoulders.
Not just him—everyone else couldn't help but look over, making the Sage Toads feel a bit pressured.
"Don't ask us. You'll need to consult the Great Toad Sage for answers."
Fukasaku shook his head, but Shima pondered briefly before speaking.
"This matter is indeed unusual. That child is a 'natural-born prodigy,' capable of using Sage Mode freely and mastering Yin-Yang Release. It's truly extraordinary."
"Alright, enough speculation. They're heading this way."
Jiraiya interrupted the group's thoughts.
"Sage Toads, let's prepare ourselves. If it comes to it, we must create an opportunity for Minamoto to escape, no matter the cost!"
While Jiraiya and the others prepared, Obito, Black Zetsu, and the severed head of Madara Uchiha remained silent.
Madara, in particular, though his gaze still burned with a desire for battle, felt a complex mix of emotions beneath it.
"This level of power..."
Ōtsutsuki Momoshiki's strength wasn't surprising, given his shared surname with the 'God of Destruction.'
But Kitagawa Minamoto—what kind of 'evolution' had he undergone to reach this level?
"To the point where even Ōtsutsuki Momoshiki regards him highly?"
Frustrated, Madara tried to convince himself that his lack of resurrection and peak form was to blame. But he wasn't the type to accept such excuses!
"I must uncover the truth behind this so-called 'evolution'..."
He gritted his teeth, determined not to remain stagnant.
"And I must revive soon. I can't go on like this."
"It's terrifying..."
Black Zetsu, holding Madara's head, was equally silent. Though thrilled by Minamoto's ability to confront Ōtsutsuki Momoshiki, even if the latter seemed to be 'testing,' he couldn't ignore the hope this brought.
But he also felt deeply troubled. Minamoto, as Konohagakure's future Hokage, was destined to be on a different path than theirs.
Even more frightening was Minamoto's 'evolution,' which left Black Zetsu utterly clueless.
At this moment, he felt profoundly ignorant about the world.
"Why is this happening?"
Compared to the other two, Obito clenched his fists tighter and tighter. The frustration of defeat consumed him, making him feel utterly worthless.
Though he had grown, Minamoto had been directly defined as 'evolution!' Could he ever catch up?
"Such a lowly mindset—how could anyone achieve greatness like this?"
Within Obito's consciousness, Isshiki's expression was filled with disdain. But alongside his scorn, he grew increasingly curious about Minamoto.
"Did that kid just manipulate planetary energy? Could my theory..."
Isshiki's expression turned subtly grave. He was genuinely annoyed by Kamui. While it protected Obito, its isolation prevented Isshiki from confirming more details.
Still, a wild thought began to form in his mind.
As he pondered, he suddenly sensed something. Isshiki snapped back to attention, his gaze shifting to the distance.
Not just him—almost everyone turned their eyes forward.
At that moment, the roaring tide of energy began to subside.
The clash between 'Kitagawa Minamoto' and 'Ōtsutsuki Momoshiki' quietly came to an end.
"Truly astonishing."
The two stared at each other for a long time before 'Ōtsutsuki Momoshiki' finally spoke. His melodious voice echoed across the land.
"I can now confirm—this world is not as dull as I thought."
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