At this very moment.
A barrier enveloped the skies above the entire Kannabi Forest.
Kusagakure ninja filled the surroundings... some standing, some crouching in the trees, all watching Urashiki Otsutsuki with expressionless faces as Black Zetsu pierced his chest.
The atmosphere instantly froze.
Only the rustling of autumn wind brushing through the leaves could be heard.
After all, according to their leader's intelligence, every Kusagakure ninja understood... this was a terrifying opponent!
Even though that guy had been stabbed through the chest by Black Zetsu, they still did not dare let their guard down.
They simply stared at their enemy!
"Uncle Amang~"
When Naruto saw that familiar figure, excitement appeared on his face as well.
The tense crowd finally relaxed a little.
After all, Uncle Amang—their leader—Brother Nagato—their senior—and Lord Hanzō were all here... they believed there was absolutely no way anything could go wrong!
After receiving a nod from Leader Mang, none of the children said anything else. They too watched the enemy before them with solemn focus.
Elsewhere.
The moment the signal flare went up, Great Sasuke appeared with Boruto. After sweeping his gaze across several familiar faces... his eyes landed on one figure, and his expression immediately became complicated.
Especially when he saw that person actually smile and nod at him...
That smile!
Those eyes!
His hand involuntarily clenched around the hilt of his sword, but considering the current situation, he forced himself to look away. In the end, his gaze fell on Urashiki Otsutsuki, whose chest had been pierced by Black Zetsu.
Except...
The corner of his mouth twitched again.
This scene looked rather familiar!
"Looks like I was played!" Urashiki Otsutsuki, his chest pierced and half his body covered by Black Zetsu, finally came back to his senses. With one glance...
They were everywhere!
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