Isshiki no longer wanted to fight.
The reason was simple: he had realized that even after entering Kāma: State Two, he still could not defeat Lin Qing. Lin Qing's abilities were simply too bizarre:
Infinite regeneration even more terrifying than that of the Ōtsutsuki clan.
The devastating Ripple and Golden Spin.
And numerous Stands with vastly different abilities.
On top of all that, to be safe, Lin Qing had obtained senjutsu chakra from the Great Toad Sage and the Katsuyu Sage before coming here.
Just as Lin Qing had promised White Snake Sage Android 18.
He had indeed made every possible preparation before coming to kill him.
Of course, while Isshiki could not defeat Lin Qing, Lin Qing could not take him down anytime soon either.
In the original story, Ōtsutsuki Isshiki in Kāma: State Two could suppress Sage Fox Naruto and Perfect Susanoo Sasuke single-handedly with taijutsu alone.
Unlike Toneri, that inexperienced virgin who had spent his entire life on the moon, Isshiki was a true superpowered expert who had lurked in the Ninja World for a thousand years. His taijutsu, dojutsu, and strength had all reached their peak.
"Continuing this fight won't benefit either of us."
Isshiki said calmly, "Just like when we spoke over the phone last time, what I have always desired was never power or profit. I only want a more suitable body.
"You refuse to give me yours? Fine.
"I can continue doing what I have done for the past thousand years—remain a silent observer.
"There is no enmity between us.
"Don't worry. I will not interfere with your great undertaking. I can see that you are doing something great, something no one before you has ever done."
"I respect you."
"So I will wait—wait for a suitable young man who is willing to