Inside the Forest, the birdsong was melodious and clear.
However, the Sage of Six Paths had a solemn look in his eyes, and felt an urge to immediately flee back to the Pure Land.
How embarrassing! I thought that after I identified myself, the other person would at least show some awe at meeting a legendary figure, if not immediately bow down.
However, things don't seem to be going as expected.
Gazing at the soul floating silently in the air, Madara Uchiha remained silent, expressing his attitude through his eyes.
Did you need something?
"... That's how it is." Ōtsutsuki Hagoromo revealed the information about Isshiki's attack on Konoha.
In fact, without Kyosuke's intervention, his soul might not have been able to escape so easily.
He had led the enemy there, Hagoromo thought to herself that she should at least help him out.
Uchiha Kyosuke was connected to his mother and was disliked by him. Asura's reincarnation was training in Shikkotsu Forest, and his strength would increase explosively even without Kyosuke's help.
Therefore, the only target that can be helped seems to be the reincarnation of Indra.
He once groomed Asura as his successor, which resulted in a thousand-year-long struggle between the two brothers.
Now that Indra has voluntarily given up the fight, Hagoromo feels that she should try to entrust her future to him.
"Stretch out your hand." The Crescent-Shaped Mark lit up, and the strange energy contained within it caused Madara Uchiha's heart to beat faster involuntarily.
Through Kyosuke's explanation, Madara learned about the Sage of Six Paths' family affairs, which is why he lacked the proper reverence for legendary figures.
Now that they're clearly offering you power, Madara figured he should act more friendly.
"Don't order me around." As soon as he opened his mouth, the Sage of Six Paths rolled his eyes.
Silently extending his palm, the two joined together, and pure Yin Power surged into his body, instantly causing a wondrous change in the Eternal Mangekyō Sharingan.
"This..." Madara Uchiha was shocked.
For a long time, he pondered how to increase his strength, but unfortunately, none of the methods he came up with were perfect.
Unexpectedly, a celestial being descended from the heavens today and easily solved the problem that had troubled him for so long.
"You brat, now you know how powerful I am, don't you?" Ōtsutsuki Hagoromo remained expressionless, maintaining his air of a reclusive master.
But when he saw the shock in the reincarnated body's eyes, he felt incredibly relieved.
"The future of the Shinobi World is in your hands." Seeing that Madara Uchiha was immersed in the realization of power, the Sage of Six Paths silently disappeared, intending to go and meet Asura's reincarnation.
Over there, a major event is underway, and the final steps require his personal oversight.
As the designated Successor of the Ninja Sect, Hashirama will accept the gifts that fate has bestowed upon him.
Perhaps for a thousand years, or even ten thousand years, he will bear the heavy responsibility of Guardian Ninja world.
"Sigh." The Sage of Six Paths sighed, a strange light flashing in his eyes.
Konoha is located 30 kilometers to the south.
Bang! Bang! Bang! Three punches landed on the same spot in quick succession, shattering Susanoo, destroying Truth-Seeking Orb, and even his Steel Release body almost failed to protect Kyosuke.
Fortunately, his defense was unmatched, and he withstood the enemy's continuous attacks.
Isshiki's evasive skills are unparalleled; his opponents are unwilling to engage him, and no matter how hard Kyosuke tries, he can't do anything about it.
Left with no other choice, he had to continuously use wide-range Ninjutsu, striking wherever trouble occurred, in order to pinpoint the enemy's location.
Dust Release: Detachment of the Primitive World Technique!
Developed by the Second Tsuchikage, Kekkei Tōta created by fusing the three Chakra natures of wind, fire, and earth.
It can separate opponents into atomic states, meaning those hit by it are doomed to die unless they possess Space-Time abilities or the ability to absorb Ninjutsu.
It's definitely not enough to deal with the Ōtsutsuki, but at least it can make them wary and force them to use the power of the Karma to absorb it.
"This can't go on." The punch missed its mark, and the resulting shockwave caused the earth to tremble. Unfortunately, no matter how powerful the punch was, it was all for naught if it couldn't hit the target.
He opened the System Menu and quickly browsed the list, trying to find a way to help him solve the problem.
Bang!
Before he could find a solution, he was momentarily distracted and immediately kicked, blood gushing out as if it were free.
Susanoo solidified, Yata Mirror stood before him, thus saving him from being pursued by the enemy.
However, this still didn't change the fact that he was in a completely disadvantageous position.
"Damn, you forced me to do this." Kyosuke thought fiercely, spending a full 200,000 Points to exchange for a special Dojutsu from the System List.
Because the conditions for casting the spell are different, the fusion of Dojutsu requires a certain amount of time. If he can endure it, he will have a chance to defeat the enemy.
"Come on, I can keep you occupied all day."
On the other side, the Isshiki who had been unable to break through Yi Shi's defenses gradually lost patience.
Sukunahikona activated his power, he shrunk himself to his limit. Even the supposedly absolute defense of Susanoo could not withstand his invasion.
"I'll send you away first, and then deal with you slowly after I've absorbed the complete power of the Tailed Beast."
The black Portal opened, and before Kyosuke could even understand what was happening, he was transported to a Time-Stop Alternate Dimension.
"Annoying guy." That's Isshiki described him.
The Ten-Tails' power is severely insufficient; it needs to absorb the Tailed Beast scattered throughout the Shinobi World, otherwise it will never be able to summon the complete God Tree.
The experience of recuperating for a thousand years has taught me the importance Isshiki acting with caution.
Instead of fighting Kyosuke to the death, we should first complete the Ōtsutsuki's primary task.
Once he truly ignites the Divine Flame and awakens the complete Divine Flame-Level Dojutsu, he can kill his opponent with a wave of his hand.
Looking towards Konoha, Isshiki strode forward, deciding before taking action to bring Yayoi Hyuga under his command.
He needs the technological power that the other party possesses.
"Scum!" Suddenly, a loud shout came from above.
Just as he was about to look up, Isshiki face was struck by some strange force.
Bang! A terrifying force struck his cheek, instantly making his appearance bizarre, as if his features were trying to leave their original positions.
After rolling nearly a hundred meters, Ōtsutsuki Isshiki finally readjusted his body.
Only by using his Byakugan to its fullest extent could he gradually see the culprit who had ambushed him.
Rinnegan?! Isshiki was somewhat surprised, not expecting that besides Kaguya's child, someone else in the Shinobi World had awakened those eyes.
Furthermore, its appearance is somewhat similar to the "Rinne Sharingan" obtained by consuming the Chakra Fruit.
The only difference is that there is a world of difference in pupil power.
"His eye power surpasses that of ordinary Rinnegan; quite a pair of eyes." Ōtsutsuki raised his head, looking at the man walking towards him.
Madara Uchiha, he had fought against him before.
To be honest, Isshiki didn't take the man seriously at all, but now it seems that I was too careless.
We should have killed them back then; thankfully, it's not too late to act now.
The mere Rinnegan is nothing more than a inferior imitation of the Rinne Sharingan, and only the Successor of "Sainte-Hualie" would use it.
"Kaguya, your descendants are just as foolish as you."
Shrinking his body to the extreme, he arrived in front of the enemy in the blink of Isshiki eye.
Before he could even make a move, two more "illusory figures" appeared beside Madara Uchiha, sending him flying for the second time in a short period of time.
"There are other shadows?!" Isshiki opened his mouth wide in disbelief, not even bothering to wipe the blood flowing from the corner of his mouth.
Today was full of surprises, one after another.
Limbo: Border Jail is a unique ability of Madara Uchiha's Rinnegan.
By using "Limbo" to create one's own "shadow," one can use the shadow to block the opponent's attacks for the main body, or to launch a surprise attack on the opponent.
Its power is so great that a single blow can leave Tailed Beast unable to get up for half a day.
The ordinary Rinnegan can split into four shadows, gaining the Yin Power given by the Six Paths. In the state of the Tomoe Rinnegan, Madara's number of shadows increased to eight.
A super Dojutsu that combines offense and defense.
With his arms crossed, Madara Uchiha's gaze was filled with arrogance. "Shrinking your body doesn't seem to be anything special."
Having gained the Yin Power of the Six Paths, his combat strength instantly soared to the Six Paths Mid Tier.
With excellent Dojutsu, one can rival even the strongest beings at the Six Paths High Tier.
"Arrogant fool." Isshiki remained unperturbed; he would soon show his opponent what true power at the Half-Step Divine Flame Level was.
Inside the Alternate Dimension, Kyosuke, who should have been completely unaware, was diligently adapting to his newly acquired Dojutsu.
He also possesses time-related abilities, although they are becoming increasingly useless.
However, ensuring one's own ability to act is not a problem.
"It'll be quick, it'll only take half an hour to get it done."
It wasn't that Kyosuke didn't want to go out; given his current condition, going out would only be a pointless death.
It would be better to use that energy to build up strength, so that he can break through the enemy's shrinking ability and then be qualified to fight Isshiki death.
"Hang in there, Madara."
Outside the Shikkotsu Forest, Hashirama stood up with a sigh.
"Why bother?" he couldn't help but murmur to himself.
Before him stood several new graves side by side, each bearing the inscription of its past glory.
These people were all reincarnations of Asura, and they resolutely sacrificed their lives to fulfill his wishes.
Otherwise, it would be impossible to resist a powerful invader.
The power was too immense for Hashirama Senju.
But he had no time; he had to rush back to the village to fight alongside his friends.
Even though he understood that there was a 70% chance he would die if he rushed back now.
An opponent that even the Sage of Six Paths could not match, how could he possibly defeat such an existence now?
Whether it's feasible or not is one thing; whether it's done or not is another.
"Sometimes, Kyosuke's words actually make a lot of sense."
Eight Truth-Seeking Orb appeared behind him, Hashirama slowly rose into the air, quickly flying towards Konoha.
It condenses the Ten Generations of Asura Power, and even though he cannot fully digest it yet, it is enough to allow him to cross the Six Paths Level Threshold.
"Wait for me, Madara, Kyosuke."
Bang! Madara Uchiha stumbled back a few steps, leaving only three shadows beside him.
The remaining shadows had all been brutally destroyed by the enemy.
Even after reaching the Six Paths Level, Madara Uchiha could not defeat Ōtsutsuki Isshiki.
"Madara, I'm here to help you!" At the critical moment, Hashirama finally arrived.