The Unknown Otsutsuki

A flash of lightning streaked across the underground hall.

A deafening roar erupted.

Kakashi's Lightning Blade pierced the center of the Puppet like a drill, and the violent Lightning Style Chakra instantly tore apart its internal structure!

Immediately afterwards, Naruto's devastating Ultra Big Ball Rasengan slammed into the Puppet's head, and the terrifying energy explosion almost completely destroyed its entire upper body!

Metal fragments and broken pipes flew everywhere like a torrential rain!

Anrokuzan let out a final, piercing scream filled with resentment and pain, and with the collapse of the giant Puppet, he was completely engulfed in the flames and lightning of the explosion!

Clearly, even the strongest recovery has its limits. Under attacks that exceed those limits, such Puppet can only perish on the spot.

"I did it!" Naruto plopped down on the ground, panting heavily, his face showing both the joy of victory and exhaustion.

Kakashi knelt on one knee, his mask soaked with sweat, but his eyes still sharply scanned the ruins.

Yamato also released his Wood Style and leaned wearily against a rock.

Lin breathed a sigh of relief and gave the anxious Queen a reassuring smile, "Her Highness Sara is only unconscious; her life is not in danger, and she will wake up soon."

Queen Seraam embraced her daughter tightly, tears streaming silently down her face—tears of joy.

She looked at Taiichi others, her eyes filled with boundless gratitude. "Thank you—thank you all!"

Taiichi walked up to the Queen, his expression still solemn.

"Your Majesty, this is not over yet. Although Anrokuzan has been eliminated, the dragon Dragon Vein was overstimulated during the battle, and its energy is extremely unstable. It must be resealed immediately, otherwise, if it goes berserk, the consequences will be unimaginable."

The Queen nodded firmly. "I understand. Please begin the sealing immediately. What do you need me to do?"

"You only need to guide the power of the Dragon Vein to cooperate with my seal."

Taiichi spoke, he walked towards the edge of the Dragon Vein pillar of light. He began to rapidly Hand Seals.

Queen Seraam also walked up to the Dragon Vein, placed her hands on Dragon Vein, closed her eyes, and began chanting ancient Loran Incantation.

As she chanted, the originally raging dragon Dragon Vein seemed to show signs of being calmed down; the light became softer, and the surge of energy tended to stabilize.

As the seal neared completion, the surging Dragon Vein power, guided by the Queen and under the combined influence of the Taiichi Seal, gradually subsided and was about to be reintegrated into the pulse of the earth.

Sudden!

Buzz!

An unprecedented and far more violent tremor erupted from the depths of the Dragon Vein! It was as if something at its core had been completely detonated.

The massive energy shockwave, like a real tsunami, violently blew everyone away!

"Pfft!" Taiichi, who was presiding over the seal, suffered the most severe backlash. He was so shocked that he spat out a mouthful of blood and his body flew backward like a kite with a broken string, crashing heavily into the rock wall!

"Taiichi!"

"Captain!"

Kakashi, Naruto, Yamato, and Rin's exclamations were drowned out by the deafening roar of energy.

Queen Seraam was also hit by the shockwave, letting out a muffled groan as she fell to the ground, motionless.

Right at the heart of this energy surge, a figure was forcibly "spit out" by the raging torrent of energy!

The figure was thrown around like a tattered sack, landing awkwardly on the hard rocky ground not far from the group.

His clothes were tattered and covered in dust and dried blood, as if he had just escaped from the brink of death.

At that moment, he lay on the ground, coughing violently, each cough aggravating the pain throughout his body.

The sudden turn of events and the appearance of this mysterious person left everyone, who had just experienced a fierce battle, completely bewildered.

Only Taiichi struggled to sit up, wiping the blood from the corner of his mouth, staring in shock at the unfamiliar figure that had burst forth from the raging dragon Dragon Vein.

This guy, isn't that Urashiki Otsutsuki? What's he doing here?

Not to mention Taiichi's confusion, even Urashiki himself is currently unclear about the situation.

Wasn't he supposed to go back in time to find the young Naruto Uzumaki and steal his Nine-Tails Chakra?

How did we end up here?

With the slightest movement, intense pain shot through his entire body to his brain, and only then did Urashiki realize that something was clearly wrong with him.

He remembered very clearly that although he had suffered a minor injury before traveling through time, it was definitely not as serious as it is now.

At this moment, more memories flooded his mind, giving him a clearer understanding of his current state.

It turns out that when he used the Ōtsutsuki Clan's divine artifact "Kata" to travel through time and space, he was affected by Sasuke Uchiha's Amenotejikara and was thrown into a time rift.

If that's all there is to it, then it's not too bad.

However, during his time travel, the spacetime bubble he was in was affected by an external force (the spacetime Dragon Vein where Taiichi was located erupted) and he was forcibly pulled into another completely different spacetime.

This was a real disaster for Urashiki. Time travel is no simple matter, and being affected by it again and again made him feel like a fuzzy ball thrown into a washing machine.

He was tossed and turned, flipped and kneaded at will; any energy conflict within this spatial tunnel would be enough to kill him.

The fact that he was able to emerge without any missing limbs is as if he had exhausted all the good fortune he had accumulated over thousands of years.

Thinking of this, Urashiki's face began to contort, and then he burst into a wild laugh.

"Haha~ Haha~ Ha----"

Naruto was now completely baffled. This strange person who came out of the Dragon Vein was acting like a lunatic. Had the Dragon Vein damaged his brain?

"Hey, you there, are you alright?"

That's why they say, "A newborn calf is not afraid of a tiger," or "Ignorance is bliss."

Taiichi was stunned to see Naruto recklessly take a few steps forward and ask such a question.

In a Body Flicker, he appeared in front of Naruto, pulling him behind him.

"Idiot, the other party is dangerous."

At this moment, Yamato also realized what was happening, grabbed Naruto who was about to retort, and stared intently at the strange man opposite him.

Urashiki Otsutsuki finally stopped laughing wildly, and then he looked at the people in front of him.

When his gaze fell on Naruto behind Taiichi, an exaggerated smile once again appeared on his lips.

"Aha~ Naruto Uzumaki, I never expected to run into you like this."

But then his eyes narrowed, and he carefully examined Naruto.

"No, why are you this age? Damn it, I came at the wrong time again."

Everyone immediately understood. Given the precedent of Naruto and Yamato, they instantly realized that this was another time traveler.

Moreover, judging from the situation, he seems to be Naruto's enemy.

Those with quick minds, like Kakashi and Yamato, immediately connected the dots: this guy might have traveled through time specifically to cause trouble for Naruto.

Taiichi could naturally think of these things, but he didn't recognize who the person in front of him was.

His understanding of the original work only extends up to the Fourth Shinobi World War, where he fought against Kaguya Otsutsuki. As for the plot after that, he heard there's a Boruto, but he doesn't have time to watch it anymore.

However, judging from this person's appearance and attire, he is undoubtedly Otsutsuki, as he belongs to the same race as Kaguya Otsutsuki.

In fact, Taiichi didn't dare to imagine it. Fortunately, this guy seemed to be seriously injured, so he wouldn't be without a chance to fight back if a real fight broke out later.

"Who are you, and how did you emerge from the Dragon Vein?"

Taiichi stood at the front. This was not the time for Kakashi and Rin to gain experience. He took on the role of the strongest and drew their attention.

"Haha, you lowly creatures, you want to know my name too."

Urashiki laughed arrogantly, but the next second he saw Naruto's disgusted look and remembered the experience of being beaten up before, so he changed his words and said, "But never mind, since you asked so sincerely, I will tell you generously."

Listen up, you scum! I am Urashiki Otsutsuki!

As expected, they are indeed from the Ōtsutsuki Clan.

Taiichi hand behind his back, kept gesturing to the people behind him, signaling for her to take Seraam and Sara and leave quickly.

Lin noticed Taiichi's actions immediately, and her expression turned serious.

In the fierce battle just now, when besieging Anrokuzan, Taiichi didn't allow the Queen and others to evacuate. Now, facing this enemy, he's making this kind of arrangement before the battle even begins.

Knowing the seriousness of the situation, Lin picked up Sara and helped the Queen out without saying a word.

"Hey, did I say you could leave?"

Lin's actions clearly provoked Urashiki, who grabbed a Red Light Fishing Rod with his right hand and swung it sharply towards Lin.

The red hook, trailing a long fishing line, traced a strange arc and pierced towards Lin's chest.

Just as the hook was about to hit Lin, Taiichi appeared behind her, his Short Sword precisely slashing the hook aside.

"Oh, another Shadow Clone. And this one of yours is... space-time manipulation?"

With a flick of Urashiki fishing rod, Urashiki's hook snapped back instantly, and he began to properly examine Taiichi for the first time.

"Otsutsuki Urashiki, you don't seem friendly at all, attacking my comrade right off the bat?"

Taiichi ignored Urashiki's doubts and directly questioned him.

"Haha, take action? Isn't that the obvious thing to do?"

As he spoke, the blood vessels around Urashiki's eyes bulged, and he immediately opened his Byakugan.

"Oh, you have so much Chakra. Perfect, you can use it to replenish my energy and heal my injuries."

He then looked at Naruto, whose Nine-Tails Chakra was clearly visible within him.

"It really is you, Naruto Uzumaki. Give me the Nine-Tails."

After saying that, he actually charged straight at them.

However, he was too fast, and suddenly only Taiichi reacted.

Short Sword slashed horizontally, blocking Urashiki's forward charge. Dozens of bright white Phoenix Sage Fire gathered around him and blasted towards Urashiki, who was still about to advance.

In the blink of an eye, Urashiki could only swing his fishing rod and shatter all the Phoenix Sage Fire.

With this slight delay, Kakashi, Naruto, Yamato also realized what was happening and joined the battle without hesitation, engaging in a righteous gang-up.

Taiichi was the fastest, his figure disappearing like a ghost, and the next moment he appeared on Urashiki's side, his fist, empowered by Chakra Enhanced Strength, slamming into Urashiki's waist and ribs.

"Hmph!" Urashiki snorted coldly, his seemingly disheveled body displaying astonishing flexibility and speed, the Red Light Fishing Rod spun and parried at a tricky angle.

Clang.

The deafening clang of metal clashing together sent shockwaves through the surrounding area.

At the same time, Kakashi's Lightning Blade roared once more, and he transformed into a blazing white lightning bolt, piercing straight for Urashiki's back!

Yamato slammed his hands on the ground, and tough wooden vines burst forth from the earth like giant pythons, wrapping around Urashiki's legs.

Naruto roared and created more than a dozen Shadow Clone, many of which had Rasengan condensed in their palms, and they pounced fiercely from all directions.

"Annoying ants!"

A hint of impatience flashed in Urashiki's eyes; under his Byakugan vision, the attack trajectories of everyone were clearly visible.

The Red Light Fishing Rod in his hand danced like the wind, accurately deflecting or parrying most of the attacks and incoming vines.

Facing Kakashi's deadly Lightning Blade, he twisted his body at an incredible angle, narrowly avoiding the attack, while simultaneously flicking his fishing rod backhand, sending the hook straight at Kakashi.

Kakashi's pupils contracted sharply, and at the last second, he used the Body Flicker Technique to retreat. The hook grazed his Headband, leaving a scratch.

Naruto's Shadow Clone was already close, and the Rasengan, accompanied by a howling wind pressure, slammed down.

"Naive!" Urashiki's lips curled into a cruel smile, and his red fishing rod, like a venomous snake flicking its tongue, instantly pierced the chests of Naruto's shadow clones like a string of candied hawthorns!

A bizarre scene unfolded!

The Shadow Clone that was hit by the fishhook did not turn into white smoke and dissipate as usual, but was frozen in place as if it had been hit by a spell.

They maintained their original postures, the light of the Rasengan dissipated in their palms, and then the fishhooks were retrieved, pulling out Light Sphere Chakra the Shadow Clone.

"Ugh!" The stiff Shadow Clone finally let out a painful groan, and then vanished completely with a "bang".

The extracted Chakra was completely absorbed by Urashiki, and a sickly blush of satisfaction appeared on his pale, distorted face. His aura, which had been somewhat weak due to his serious injuries, seemed to have become stronger.

"What?!" Naruto and his other Shadow Clone were utterly shocked, and their attack faltered.

"Don't get touched by his fishhook! That thing can immobilize people and drain their Chakra!"

Taiichi stern warning, alarm bells ringing in his mind. Urashiki's bizarre abilities far exceeded expectations; that Red Light Fishing Rod was simply the bane of ninjas!

Urashiki absorbed the Chakra, his spirits lifted slightly, and he roared with laughter, "Hahaha! Do you see that? This is my power! The Chakra of you inferior creatures is nothing but food for me!"

He moved even faster, his fishing rod flashing red light as he swung it, constantly repelling Kakashi's attacks, shattering Yamato's Wood Style bindings, and attempting to capture Naruto or someone else again.

With their guard up, Kakashi, Naruto, Yamato immediately changed their strategy.

Kakashi no longer engages in close-range attacks easily, but instead uses high-speed Body Flicker and ranged attacks to harass Urashiki and look for weaknesses.

Naruto became even more cautious, preferring to let his Shadow Clone dissipate rather than let the hook touch them.

Yamato fully utilized the control advantage of Wood Style, alternating between Ninjutsu such as Wood Locking Wall and Tree Binding Eternal Burial to continuously restrict Urashiki's movement space and create a safe environment for his teammates to deal damage.

Taiichi, as the main force, wielded his Short Sword with incredible skill, and every now and then, clusters of bright white Phoenix Sage Fire would crash down on Urashiki.

Faced with Taiichi's attack, Urashiki dared not be careless at all, and only Taiichi could barely keep up with him in terms of speed and power.

What he feared most was that strange Fireball. He knew it was Fire Style, but he had never seen anyone use Fire Style to this extent before.

If he were hit, he would be instantly burned to a crisp.

"Damn it! This human—why is he so difficult to deal with?"

The more Urashiki played, the more nervous he became.

Taiichi's strength and speed were inferior to his, but he was able to keep up with him using his strange Fire Style, and his unpredictable Space-Time Ninjutsu made it even more difficult for him to cope.

The injuries on his body throbbed with pain from the strenuous exercise, and the Chakra he had depleted could not be effectively replenished.

"This can't go on!"