Sage Art Transfer!

A deafening roar shook the entire Black Water Mountain. Two dark figures occupied the high ground, looking down at the Battlefield halfway up the mountain.

"Budong? Sasori and Deidara have been at a disadvantage the whole time!" Black Zetsu looked at Tōka with a puzzled expression and asked.

"Don't rush, it's not time yet." Tōka looked very relaxed, leaning against the tree trunk, almost as if he was holding a bag of Sunflower Seeds in his hand.

Black Zetsu's eyes flickered slightly, then he fell silent.

One hour later...

Itachi and Kisame also joined the Battlefield. Genjutsu had little effect on the Tenseigan, and Deidara's fighting style was a ranged, indiscriminate group attack, so Kisame's close-combat ability didn't offer much of an advantage.

Therefore, the two had no choice but to use Fire Release and Water Release to attack from a distance.

"The situation doesn't seem to be improving. Why do those four guys seem a bit hesitant?" Black Zetsu tilted his head in confusion.

"That's normal, isn't it? We considered everyone's abilities when we divided them into groups," Tōka analyzed thoughtfully. "Under Deidara's attacks, Kisame couldn't get close, but Sasori's puppets are different; the puppets aren't worried about getting hurt."

"That's why Sasori was paired with Deidara."

"What about Itachi? With Itachi's abilities, he and Deidara would work together very well," Black Zetsu retorted.

"That's right, Itachi is the one who integrates best with his teammates in the group. Whether it's using Genjutsu to support the attack or using powerful Fire Release for the main attack, he can easily find teammates."

Tōka nodded in agreement with Black Zetsu's point of view, "However, we also need to consider personality."

Deidara and Sasori each pursued their own art, though it was two completely opposite forms of art—eternal perfection and fleeting existence—but their shared pursuit made it easier for them to get along.

Itachi and Kisame also share many similarities.

Black Zetsu alarmed by Tōka's words, not expecting there to be so many intricacies involved.

Finally, Black Zetsu turned to look at Tōka again and asked, "What? You're not planning to make a move? Aren't you afraid that kid will get away?"

"No rush. Toneri has fused with Hanabi's eyes and needs to undergo multiple fetal movements, and Toneri is at its weakest during these movements," Tōka explained.

"Fetal movement?" Black Zetsu secretly noted it down. When Tōka obtained the Tenseigan, he didn't experience any fetal movement at all!

However, Black Zetsu ask such a question, because he knew that Tōka wouldn't answer even if he did.

Their conversation fell silent once again...

Rumble!

Halfway up Black Water Mountain, deafening explosions continued, as if a giant hand had uprooted the entire Forest, revealing a barren, desolate landscape.

A large white bird circled in the sky, and Deidara stared at the white figure below with an unfriendly expression.

"It can deflect all attacks, just like that guy's ability... Hmm." Deidara gritted his teeth, watching as even the four of them attacking together couldn't defeat this guy.

Deidara grew anxious and somewhat angry.

Every member of Xiaozhong is exceptionally strong, and they usually disdain teaming up for missions. If it weren't for a mandatory order from above, they wouldn't have attacked a seemingly young boy together.

You don't know until you fight, and once you do, you'll be shocked.

This time, the opponent far exceeded everyone's expectations.

Deidara's face was tense, and a fierce glint flashed in his slightly narrowed eyes. Since C1· Clay Spider didn't work, he would use C2·Dragon instead.

However, this means that besides Sasori, Itachi and Kisame will also be affected to some extent.

"Never mind, I'm going to have this prey!... Hmm!" Deidara shoved his hands into the clay pouch at his waist.

The mouth in the palm of its hand was tearing and biting at the Explosive Clay.

Chakra was injected into the Explosive Clay...

Buzz!

The Jutsu Formula was activated, and a cloud of white mist exploded in the air as Deidara threw it out with both hands.

With a whooshing sound as it flapped its enormous wings, a bizarrely shaped dragon with a tail that looked like a string of giant white spheres broke through the white mist and soared into the sky.

Deidara leaped over the dragon's back in mid-air.

The large white bird he was riding immediately plummeted downwards, shooting straight towards the ground where the Toneri, like an arrow released from a bow.

"Damn it, that brat Deidara is planning to blow us up too!" Kisame's expression changed slightly, and he immediately flashed to Itachi's side.

C2·Dragon: Creates a giant flying dragon using Explosive Clay. The dragon can spit out Explosive Clay to attack, and its speed and power are astonishing.

In addition, Sasori will also help Deidara plant landmines underground.

In other words, this area halfway up Black Water Mountain is a minefield, with Deidara's self-propelled attacks overhead and countless landmines buried below.

Itachi glanced at Sasori not far away, his expressionless face flickering slightly, and he uttered a single word in a low voice, "Go!"

Swish!!

Itachi and Kisame used the Body Flicker Technique to escape the Battlefield, transforming into two black shadows and quickly disappearing into the Forest outside the clearing.

"They got away?" Toneri stood there, savoring the exhilarating power brought by the Tenseigan.

Seeing Itachi and Kisame suddenly run away felt like a blissful state of being abruptly cut short halfway through!

The Toneri's face darkened, and a faint sneer curled at the corner of his mouth.

"Do you think you can escape?!"

The blue and white Tenseigan flashed wildly, its powerful Dojutsu inspiring fear, and the sound of the strong wind beside them grew closer and closer.

The Toneri didn't even raise his head, relying solely on his ears to distinguish the sounds.

He raised his hand, fingers spread wide, and chakra gathered in his palm.

Buzz!

A tremendous force erupted, instantly blasting the giant white bird that had plunged down into the air away.

As the massive object, unable to withstand the immense force, continued to approach Toneri, Deidara clasped his hands together and roared, "Hah! Explode!"

Boom!!

With a deafening roar, the earth shook as the giant white bird exploded, unleashing powerful forces that tore the ground apart, sending sand and stones flying and whipping up fierce winds.

Kitsuchi dust hangs high in the sky, shrouding the Black Water Mountain in a yellowish-brown veil.

"The Tenseigan, this is the Tenseigan!" What a wonderful power! Toneri covered his eyes, greedily savoring the pleasure of this moment.

"Invincible! I will be an invincible being!"

The Toneri's face showed a look of infatuation; his expression was almost manic.

Ten years ago, Toneri would never forget that day. Although he was born blind, he clearly remembered Tōka.

Her cold and noble aura inspired an aura that made it impossible for anyone to resist.

Despair and fear Toneri; he thought he would die that day. But to his surprise, the guy actually spared his life.

Mercy to the enemy is cruelty to oneself.

"Foolish fellow, I won't let you get away with this!" Toneri wiped the strands of hair that had been ruffled by the strong wind from his cheek.

He didn't even glance at Deidara, instead turning his head to look at the summit of Black Water Mountain.

"Now that we're here, let's come out!"

The voice of the Toneri, tinged with a chilling coldness, seemed to echo in my ears.

Even Tōka and Black Zetsu Jue, who were standing on the mountaintop overlooking the entire Battlefield, felt that everything was very clear.

Black Zetsu glanced at Tōka furtively, deciding that he would slip away as soon as things got out of control!

"Are Pakura and Bai ready?" Tōka asked calmly, showing no sign of panic at being discovered.

Black Zetsu stared intently at Tōka's face, hoping to see a hint of panic, but also hoping to see no change whatsoever.

With such conflicting feelings, Black Zetsu hesitated for a moment before saying, "It's ready."

"Is that so..."

With a faint smile on her lips, Tōka darted through the air and plummeted down, her entire being like a nimble swallow riding the wind.

Waaaaah!

The wind whistled in my ears, and the Tree Shadow on both sides rushed past.

Halfway up Black Water Mountain, the once lush Forest is now just a barren expanse of sand and gravel, a testament to the intensity of the battle that took place there.

"Deidara, wait!" The moment he saw Tōka appear, Sasori immediately called out to stop Deidara from attacking.

"Brother Sasori? What's wrong?" Deidara controlled the dragon to lower its altitude and flew to Sasori's side.

"The mission is over. Let's leave!" As soon as Sasori finished speaking, without waiting for Deidara to speak, he Body Flicker Technique leaped onto the dragon's back.

"It's over?" Deidara was confused. He stared blankly at Sasori for a moment, then turned to look down at the guy who had appeared.

"Stop talking nonsense and get going!" Scorpion shouted angrily.

The more familiar someone is with Tōka, the clearer they are about Tōka's power, and Scorpion happens to be one of those people who are very familiar with Tōka!

Deidara; he rarely saw Sasori like this.

Huffing and puffing...

The dragon flapped its wings and leaped several meters, soaring straight up to a height of a hundred meters in the sky, but Deidara did not control the dragon to fly away.

He wanted to see what kind of character could make Brother Scorpion lose his composure like this.

Sasori, perched on the dragon's back, naturally understood Deidara's thoughts. He didn't stop him; once they were away from the Battlefield, Deidara could watch if he wanted.

Without the shelter of the Forest, a cold front from the north howled in.

The mountain wind howled, making Tōka's robes flutter loudly.

"Do you remember what you said ten years ago?" Toneri's face was expressionless, but his eyes revealed endless bloodlust, as if he wanted to devour Tōka. His gaze turned into thousands of sharp arrows and shot towards Tōka.

"What are you trying to say?" Tōka raised an eyebrow and asked in return.

"Hmph, today I'm going to tell you that I am..." Toneri roared, his neck thick with anger, but his voice stopped abruptly halfway through.

He covered his eyes, a look of pain on his face.

It's fetal movement!

The fetal movement of the Tenseigan!

Why at a time like this! The Toneri's face was deathly pale, and his hands, which were covering his eyes, trembled uncontrollably.

"Asshole!"

Vigorous activity is not suitable during fetal movement; it must be allowed to pass smoothly.

The Toneri needs rest; his body needs rest, and his eyes need rest even more.

"Your eyes aren't feeling well?" Tōka's flippant tone provoked Toneri; this was exactly the opportunity he'd been waiting for! (The Tenseigan topic: the fetal movements experienced by the Tenseigan during its evolution.)

Incidentally, how could Tōka not have tampered with Hanabi's body for so long?

This is the first and last time I felt fetal movement!

Call out!

Tōka raised his hand and flicked his sleeve, sending a Signal Flare soaring into the sky. The red light exploded above Black Water Mountain, like a dazzling rose in full bloom.

"Signal!"

Pakura and Haku, who had been waiting at the foot of the mountain, along with Itachi and Kisame who arrived midway, were the first to spot the red light in the sky.

The four men occupied the four corners of the Black Water Mountain, surrounding it.

Snap!

Itachi, Kisame, Pakura, and Haku suddenly clasped their hands together!

Buzz!

Chakra surged forth wildly, and a hazy starlight enveloped the four of them, gradually blurring their figures into indistinct shapes.

It felt like a dream, unreal.

Clusters of beams shot into the sky, forming a huge light shield that swallowed the entire Black Water Mountain, with the halo resembling flowing starlight.

Like a dream, like an illusion, it disturbs the mind and spirit.

One glance was enough to feel trapped inside, so Itachi, Kisame, Pakura, and Haku closed their eyes as they activated the Jutsu Formula.

The Milky Way flows, its light dazzling.

Located in the heart of Black Water Mountain, Toneri naturally noticed the change in the sky; even during the daytime, it presented a scene resembling a night sky with a starry river!

What kind of force could possibly reverse day and night?

What kind of Forbidden Jutsu could possibly surpass the Tenseigan?

"What exactly did you do?" Toneri could no longer care about the discomfort in his eyes, because his body was involuntarily floating up.

He moved his fingers...

No response?!

Toneri's expression changed drastically; his usually calm pupils constricted, and the blue-white aura seemed to tremble with fear.

"You don't actually think you've caught me, do you?" Tōka laughed, a disdainful laugh, a confident laugh.

Under the shocked gaze of Toneri, Tōka spoke slowly.

"I gave you Hanabi's body on purpose!"

The clear, cold voice entered the Toneri's ears like a thunderclap!

Was that innocent, Byakugan he gave me?

He gave it to me?

Tōka's words echoed endlessly in Toneri's mind, like a curse eroding Toneri spirit and trampling on his inner pride once again.

"As for why I'm giving it to you?" Tōka slowly raised her hands, her five fingers together in a palm shape, and clasped her hands together.

You'll understand soon.

The starlight curtain in the sky flickered with the movements of Tōka, its radiant light resembling a cascading Milky Way from the heavens.

Gathering around Tōka, dazzling starlight lingered.

Like an immortal who has strayed into the mortal world, Di Xian's aura is so captivating that it evokes boundless reverence and worship.

"You, what exactly are you..." Countless Phantom seemed to appear before Toneri's eyes, completely different from the beautiful starlight curtain outside.

Like hordes of ferocious ghosts, they lunged at his eyes, their claws outstretched, seeking his life...

When the Milky Way appears, it's time to defy fate!

"Sage Art: Star-Shifting Rotation!" Tōka shouted, and the vast chakra within his body surged like towering waves.

The power poured forth, merging into the starlight.

The shadows in Tōka's eyes leaped out, transforming into countless ghostly figures that viciously pounced on Toneri, rushing towards his eyes like a bone-devouring poison.

All things perished, and the world seemed to return to chaos, a state of primordial indistinctness before the distinction between yin and yang.

It feels like a thousand years have passed, but in reality, it's just a fleeting moment.

Everything returned to calm, and the picturesque scenery of Black Water Mountain, half mountain and half water, was revealed once again.

Tōka stood with his hands behind his back on a huge blue rock, glancing down at the Toneri lying on the ground, his life hanging in the balance.

"I've said it before, the man who will inherit the Ōtsutsuki Clan is me!"

Ice Blue flames danced in Tōka's eyes, with nine mysterious and beautiful Tomoe floating within them.

Familiar eyes, familiar power.

The Eternal Tenseigan has been awakened once again!