Ranwu was not usually one to fuss, but when it came to Konoha, her concern inevitably clouded her judgment.
"Ranwu, erase your memories and take only the distress signal out with you. Then return to Konoha immediately," Akaseki said.
But Ranwu ignored him...
"How could they possibly get here in time? Buying more time would be more useful!" As she spoke, Ranwu tied her forehead protector around her forehead.
Akaseki: ...
Of course Akaseki knew there was no time. It was just... the ominous feeling in his heart kept growing!
Meanwhile, Hikari had almost reached her limit. Her dark red Susanoo gradually broke apart and vanished.
The crimson Susanoo also sank to one knee, resting briefly against its sword. "Future Akaseki" floated out from the top of its head, moving to meet Hikari as she fell limply.
"Hikari, I hope that when you open your eyes again, you'll see a truly peaceful Shinobi World." As Future Akaseki spoke, he traced something over his left palm with his right hand, apparently preparing a sealing technique.
But the instant "Future Akaseki" approached...
Hikari suddenly smiled, then said with a resolute expression, "What I hate most is that self-righteous attitude of yours!"
In the next instant, the Mangekyo Sharingan tomoe that had already vanished from Hikari's eyes abruptly reappeared. For the first time, Future Akaseki looked alarmed...
Mangekyo sealing ultimate art-Kushihachigyoku!
The tomoe in Hikari's Mangekyo Sharingan instantly formed an eight-pointed symmetrical pattern. At the same time, identical technique markings appeared around her and Future Akaseki...
Bloody tears immediately streamed from Hikari's eyes, while the concentric rings in Future Akaseki's eyes faded away. His pupils even... turned pale and lost their focus.
"You..." Future Akaseki stared at Hikari in shock.
But Hikari's life force had already vanished.
Future Akaseki: ...
Akaseki: