Now That's More Like It

"This really is... quite the setup..."

A mocking voice suddenly emerged from within Jigen's body.

Yuya's expression immediately turned grave.

Every member of the Ōtsutsuki Clan was someone not to be underestimated.

Even with the information he had on Ōtsutsuki Isshiki, Yuya still did not dare let his guard down.

If he underestimated any Ōtsutsuki, he might not even know how he died when the time came.

"May I ask a question?"

Strange patterns gradually spread across Jigen's body.

Jigen's consciousness gradually faded away as well.

In its place was Ōtsutsuki Isshiki, whose body was slowly turning pale and who had grown a horn from his forehead.

One of Ōtsutsuki Isshiki's eyes was golden, while the other was a Byakugan.

"Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh, whoosh."

A series of piercing sounds rang out.

Shika Nara, Kagami Uchiha, Sarutobi Hiruzen, and other elders appeared around the platform.

Ōtsutsuki Isshiki paid no attention to the people who had suddenly appeared around him. He merely looked calmly at Yuya.

Yuya nodded. "Go ahead."

"When did you learn of my existence? Don't tell me the Anbu discovered me or something. I could never believe that." Ōtsutsuki Isshiki spoke in a deep voice.

Yuya fell silent for a moment, then nodded. "You're right. In fact, I only received the intelligence recently. As for the specific source of that intelligence..."

Ōtsutsuki Isshiki smiled, closed his eyes, then slowly opened them again. His right eye had turned pitch-black, marked with peculiar patterns. "Ah, I know. You can't possibly tell me where your intelligence came from. So... let's not waste any more time. Come. Whoever walks out of here alive will become the strongest in the Shinobi World!"

Yuya looked at Ōtsutsuki Isshiki and could not help sighing inwardly.

This was how an intelligence gap often came about.

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