Chunin Ninja Exams venue, left-hand side of the stands.
"It seems you've regained your former strength." Looking at the Six Paths lifeless corpses below, Kyosuke felt an increased pressure in his heart.
He had overestimated the enemy as much as possible, but unexpectedly, even the Sage of Six Paths was defeated by Isshiki.
Want to win?
In a word, it's difficult.
With a snap, he clasped his hands together, and a massive amount of Natural Energy gathered wildly, instantly transforming Kyosuke into a sage.
Unfortunately, within the Six Paths Level, Sage Mode has long lost its former dominance.
At most, it would slightly enhance his Chakra, but it wouldn't even be enough for him to complete the initial stage of the Six Paths.
Simply put, there remains an insurmountable gap in strength between Kyosuke and his enemies.
"The ineffectiveness of Ninjutsu means that bloodline limits such as Dust Release, Ice Release, and Lava Release cannot be used."
"Fortunately, I have mastered Steel Release and Swift Release. The former enhances my body's defense, while the latter ensures that I can keep up with my opponent's speed."
Seeing that most of the irrelevant personnel had evacuated, Kyosuke's eyes darkened, and he activated Swift Release, his Sage's Staff sweeping fiercely towards the enemy's waist.
However, what appears to outsiders as a speed similar to teleportation is ineffective in deceiving Isshiki.
He conjured a long, Black Rods and casually blocked the Sage's Staff in front of him.
Seeing this, Kyosuke had a sudden thought, and the remaining Truth-Seeking Orb instantly transformed into sharp blades, slashing towards the enemy who was right in front of him.
Sukunahikona!
The seemingly seamless combo attacks, when faced with Isshiki where the body is completely shrunk, create gaps between the moves as wide as the Sea.
"Damn it." Knowing he was in trouble, Kyosuke instantly activated the power of Susanoo, and the dark golden Crow Tengu Armor completely armed him.
With his Sharingan ineffective, he could only rely on the sage's vague perception to roughly determine the direction of the enemy's attack.
"As expected, it's coming from directly in front." Kyosuke raised the Yata Mirror, and could only pray that its defenses were strong enough.
As for the Flying Thunder God Technique, it's practically useless against this level of combat intensity.
Let alone the terrifying strength of Ōtsutsuki Isshiki, even if it were Kyosuke at this moment, the fraction of a second of stun after teleporting would be enough for him to fly around the enemy several times.
Bang!
The flying kick struck the shield precisely, and a visible shockwave exploded.
The Yata Mirror lived up to its reputation as a defensive Divine Weapon; its exceptional hardness did not disappoint Kyosuke. The problem was, he himself could not withstand the Feiran’s Great Strength, which was akin to a planetary impact.
Amidst gasps of surprise from the crowd, Kyosuke was sent flying backward in an instant.
It crashed through countless buildings, traversing the entire Konoha, and finally collided with the thick walls of the Konoha.
"My lord!" Uchiha Chō had rushed over, instantly activated her Mangekyō, her pink Susanoo condensing, and her Great Naginata, carrying unparalleled power, slashed straight down at the enemy's head.
"Go to hell, you piece of trash."
"It's you." Isshiki recognized the woman.
That day in Yayoi Hyuga's Laboratory, this woman seemed to be conducting some kind of experiment.
Silently shaking his head, Isshiki shrunk his body and easily dodged the clumsy Great Naginata.
"Woman, you are no match for me."
"Submit to me, and you will gain eternal life."
The rule-based Dojutsu awakened by the Uchiha Chō left a very deep impression on Isshiki.
If a woman reaches the Divine Fire Level, her abilities will definitely evolve.
Perhaps, he could truly become a powerhouse comparable to the "Twelve Apostles".
He easily tore apart her Susanoo, Isshiki stopped, staring expressionlessly at the woman, waiting for her to give her answer.
As a member of the "Avalon" faction, his motto is to kill anyone he sees and to use the God Tree to devour any living thing on the Planet.
Unlike Kaguya, who even attempted to rule the entire Shinobi World.
If she had acted sooner and completely absorbed the life force of the Earth, how could she have been sealed away for thousands of years?
The foolish "Sainte-Hualie" cult deserved to be on the verge of destruction; otherwise, why would the princess of Sainte-Hualie condescend to become his servant?
"Submit?" Uchiha Chō raised an eyebrow, her eyes flashing, reason and emotion clashing wildly in her mind.
Perhaps sensing her hesitation, Ōtsutsuki Isshiki seized the opportunity to tempt her, saying, "The universe is far beyond your imagination."
"Follow me, and you will gain eternal life, supreme power, and witness the decline of Galaxy and the rise and fall of civilizations."
"Billions of lives will tremble beneath your feet, and the stars will be your eternal journey."
"Come, take just one step forward, and you will become the greatest being in the universe."
The greatest... eternal... life...
With a somewhat unfocused look in her eyes, Uchiha Chō slowly raised her hand; in the end, reason succumbed to the desire in her heart.
"Very good, you made the right choice." He smiled, very pleased to have recruited such a capable subordinate.
As he spoke, he Isshiki caught the woman's outstretched hand.
Just then, he suddenly caught a glimpse of the brilliance in Uchiha Chō's eyes.
She's playing me... Isshiki's face darkened. He released the woman's hand, and the Daikokuten appeared, summoning Black Rods that pierced directly through her chest.
His intuition told him that the woman was definitely doing this for some purpose, but after careful observation, he couldn't detect anything unusual.
"Has the ability failed?" That was the only guess he could make.
Looking down at the woman whose mouth was full of blood, he Isshiki said, "Luckily, you managed to avoid the vital points."
"But this still cannot change the predetermined outcome."
"If you refuse me, you are destined to die here today."
Raising his head, he watched the figure rushing towards him at breakneck speed on the horizon, Isshiki coldly said, "He can't save your life either."
"Count me in then." A sharp whooshing sound came from the other side of the sky.
Yayoi Hyuga, having activated the Tenseigan Chakra Mode, hurtled straight at the enemy like a cannonball.
With a wave of his hands, the wind whipped around him, and a flurry of green palm shadows descended as if crashing down.
Gentle Fist: Eighty Gods Vacuum Attack!
"Damn it." Uchiha Chō struggled to stay upright and barely escaped the range of the palm strikes.
Is this supposed to be a rescue mission?
Anyone who didn't know better would think that bastard was there to see them off.
She barely dodged the attack, while Ōtsutsuki Isshiki didn't even bother to dodge.
"Kaguya's techniques, I never thought I'd have the chance to see them again." The man's eyes were filled with complex emotions.
Sage of Six Paths' attack that shattered a planet couldn't harm him after he regained his original strength, let alone Hyuga Yayoi Hyuga, whose power was even less than Kaguya's.
If it weren't for the opponent's formidable research capabilities, Isshiki strike could have taken her life in an instant.
"Still can't accept reality?" His figure shrank, easily passing through the seemingly impenetrable palm shadows.
He could discard the Uchiha Chō; she was not to be used by him, and keeping her would only be a scourge.
Yayoi Hyuga is different; even he highly values the technology related to gene extraction and replication that women possess.
He wanted to try to recruit them whenever there was even the slightest possibility.
Who knows if similar things will happen again in the future? With her around, at least we won't have to worry about finding Vessel for reincarnation.
Isshiki he was about to speak and threaten after returning his body to its original size, he was met with a dazzling golden light.
A strong sense of crisis erupted in his heart, and without thinking, he raised his Chakra to its limit.
Golden Wheel Reincarnation Explosion!
The strongest attack granted by the Tenseigan erupted in Yayoi Hyuga's hands.
A strike capable of cleaving the entire moon in Six Paths might even surpass the power of Susanoo's slash.
After all, Ōtsutsuki Hagoromo was in poor condition, and he had no way to use his skills.
Even Ōtsutsuki Isshiki would need to be extremely focused to deal with her attacks.
Otherwise, he might suffer a fatal blow.
Facing the energy that resembled a lightsaber, he unleashed a punch Isshiki all his might.
An invisible shockwave spread, stirring up turbulent air currents above Konoha.
He did manage to defend against the Golden Wheel Reincarnation Explosion, but he was still thrown several kilometers away by its terrifying impact.
Seeing this, Kyosuke had no choice but to praise Yayoi, whose strength had probably surpassed that of Otsutsuki Toneri.
"You stay here to protect Konoha." Stopping the woman who wanted to follow him, Kyosuke said with a smile, "You know no one can kill me."
"..." Looking at the man's defiant face, Yayoi was too lazy to expose his lie.
Moreover, she herself knew that even the Golden Wheel Reincarnation Explosion couldn't defeat the enemy, so her going there wouldn't be of much use.
Just because someone can withstand a direct confrontation once doesn't mean they should always have to fight back head-on.
"Remember, without my permission, even if you die, I will drag you back from hell."
Upon hearing this, Kyosuke smiled and chased after him.
That's one of Yayoi's good qualities; she never acts blindly based on emotion.
If it were a different woman, and she insisted on going with him, the most likely outcome would be that she would be killed on the spot by the enemy.
Not only would it disrupt the battle, it would also affect Kyosuke's plans.
Unlike now, he can go all out in battle, and even if he dies, there's a high chance he can be safely revived.
Always keep something in reserve; this was a lesson he learned from his past life.
Soon, a deafening roar echoed outside Konoha.
The clash between two Six Paths Level experts caused the heavens and earth to lose their color.
Despite its seemingly powerful Konoha, Konoha could only barely construct Barrier to protect the village from the aftermath of the battle.
As for assisting the Lord Hokage...
With Izuna, Tobirama, Cho, Yayoi —four universally acknowledged strong fighters—fallen one after another, who else is capable of stepping forward to provide support?
In a certain part of the Land of Fire, a figure was rapidly approaching Konoha.
"The enemy arrived faster than expected." The dark red armor fluttered in the wind, and the man's face was filled with a scornful arrogance.
The newcomer was none other than Madara Uchiha, who had just returned from his training at Ryūchi Cave.
To enhance his strength, the best method he could think of was to use Senjutsu Chakra to strengthen himself.
With the Nine- Nine-Tails, Sage Body, Senjutsu Chakra, and Susanoo, Madara Uchiha's strength has now reached the peak of the Super Kage Level.
He is even stronger than Kyosuke was back then, and can fight against powerful enemies at the initial stage of the Six Paths.
However, he is still far from being as skilled Ōtsutsuki Isshiki.
Hmm? Madara Uchiha, who was speeding along, suddenly became wary and silently stopped.
Before him appeared a powerful soul entity floating in the air, wielding a Zen staff.
"My name is Ōtsutsuki Hagoromo, and I am known to the world as the Sage of Six Paths."