"Hold it right there, fellow cultivator!"
Hawking smiled as he reached out to stop Otsutsuki Isshiki from leaving, casually tossing several small metal spheres nearby.
Those metal spheres were machines Reed and Banner had modified based on Hydra's Quantum Field Disruptor, capable of preventing spatial movement.
Otsutsuki Isshiki also possessed Space-Time Ninjutsu and could open spatial portals to travel.
To prevent Otsutsuki Isshiki from escaping after being lured out, Hawking had specifically prepared this contingency in advance. Since he had discovered Otsutsuki Isshiki now, he might as well use it early.
"My name is not fellow cultivator. I am Jigen, a wandering monk merely passing through this place. I have no intention of becoming involved in your war, so please allow me to leave."
When Hawking suddenly appeared before him, Otsutsuki Isshiki was startled as well. However, he quickly calmed down and replied expressionlessly.
Though he appeared arrogant and disdainful of humans, the situation was currently against him. Unable to use his full strength, he had no desire to expose himself before the public.
If a conflict broke out, it would bring him no benefit in his current state.
Especially in this state, even if he truly fought, he would not be able to defeat Six Paths Madara and Hawking together.
"Master, you are being too modest. I can sense an immensely powerful force within you. This war concerns the safety of the entire world. With such great power, how can you remain uninvolved?
The greater one's ability, the greater one's responsibility. I hope you will join forces with me to thwart Madara Uchiha's scheme and restore peace and order to the Ninja World!"
Hawking spoke with a righteous expression.
Being morally coerced by someone else was naturally disgusting, but morally coercing someone else was naturally different.
Of course, he