The Dead End

"Watch out! Fall back!"

The moment Dragon Kabuto performed Shikotsumyaku, he sensed something was wrong.

He noticed the terrifying, chilling aura erupting from Boruto.

As Boruto activated his Karma Stage Two form, a horn sprouted from his head, and even his Chakra aura changed completely.

That was no longer Boruto Otsutsuki!

Unfortunately, Dragon Kabuto's warning came a little too late.

And Tsunade, who had already reached Boruto, had no time to retreat.

"Slash—!"

A flash of black light, and Tsunade's right hand, the one wielding a Chakra blade, was severed in an instant.

Then Shinra Tensei erupted, sending Tsunade flying.

Finally, several Black Rods shot from the hands of Boruto, whose body was now controlled by Momoshiki Otsutsuki, and pierced her all over...

The former Fifth Hokage had been defeated by Momoshiki Otsutsuki in a single exchange.

"Lady Tsunade!"

"Lady Fifth Hokage!"

Shikamaru and Konohamaru were shocked, their faces filled with horror and fear.

The 'Boruto Otsutsuki' before them was far more terrifying than he had been moments ago, as if they were on completely different levels.

"Retreat!"

"That's not Boruto Otsutsuki—his Chakra aura has changed!"

Dragon Kabuto was more perceptive. He saw at a glance that Boruto had been taken over, and urged Shikamaru, Konohamaru, and the others to run!

If Tsunade couldn't withstand a single attack, staying here would be no different from asking for death.

The only one who might be able to hold Momoshiki Otsutsuki off was probably himself—and even Dragon Kabuto wasn't sure he could win.

"Finally, I'm out!"

Momoshiki grinned viciously.

After being cooped up for so long, he had finally taken control of Boruto's body again. This time, he was going to let loose!

"Trying to run?"

"Who said you could get away?"

[Banshō Ten'in]!

Momoshiki activated his ability, pulling Shikamaru and Konohamaru