Tenseigan Chakra Mode

The plaza in front of the Otsutsuki Sacred Hall at the core of the moon was now a scene of utter devastation. Broken Puppet parts were scattered all over the ground, like a metal forest ravaged by a storm.

The few remaining Otsutsuki members who were still able to stand surrounded their one-armed clan leader, Katsuya, their faces a mixture of despair and resentment.

The Giant Tenseigan, suspended atop the white temple, which was originally as dazzling as a miniature Sun Barrier, now had dimmed considerably, as if shrouded in shadow, indicating that it had just undergone an all-out burst of power.

Taiichi stood quietly in the center of the plaza, seriously considering the conditions proposed by Katsuya Otsutsuki.

Actually, there wasn't much to think about. He had held back until now in order to subdue the Otsutsuki on the moon. This was a decision he made after discovering that the Otsutsuki there were weak.

The ancient texts and the Giant Tenseigan were undoubtedly a huge surprise, since if the other party really joined Konoha, he would have no reason to ask for these things anymore.

"Okay, I agree. How do you want to compare them?"

Katsuya Otsutsuki clutched his severed arm, his heavy breathing aggravating the wound and causing waves of excruciating pain, but he forced himself to straighten his back.

Katsuya took a deep breath, as if using all his strength, and declared, word by word. "In the name of the Ōtsutsuki Clan chief, I challenge you to a final duel! One-on-one, on the last vestiges of my clan's dignity and future!"

He pointed to the Giant Tenseigan behind him, "If I am fortunate enough to defeat you even by a single move, you must immediately retreat to the Ninja World and swear never to set foot on the moon again! If I lose—"

He paused, a flicker of pain crossing his eyes, which quickly transformed into complete composure. "I, Katsuya Otsutsuki, am willing to lead my entire clan to submit to Konoha! I offer up all the ancient texts and secret techniques passed down through my clan for thousands of years, including this Giant Tenseigan that sustains the Moon's Core," and submit to Konoha's disposal!

The stakes were so heavy they seemed to freeze the air. Surrender, surrender, or—mutual destruction, utter annihilation.

Taiichi's gaze slowly swept over Katsuya's resolute face, his Giant Tenseigan that was dim yet still contained terrifying energy, and the clansmen behind him whose faces showed tragic expressions.

Time seemed to stand still for a few moments.

After a moment, Taiichi's lips curled into a very faint smile, and he calmly said, "Okay."

One word: decisive and efficient, brimming with an air of superior confidence. A permanent solution, completely resolving the lunar threat, while simultaneously bringing unimaginable wealth and power back to Konoha —this truly met his expectations.

A final glint of light erupted in Katsuya's eyes—a flame burning in despair! He whirled around, his remaining right hand forming an ancient and complex hand seal, uttering an obscure incantation. "With my blood, I offer this sacrifice to the divine eye! May the power of reincarnation be bestowed upon me!"

Buzz-!!!

The dormant Giant Tenseigan suddenly erupted with an unprecedentedly piercing light. A beam of light connected the Tenseigan with Katsuya, and the energy within it was no longer gentle blue-white, but transformed into a violent, oppressive silver-green.

The brightness of the entire Moon Core World suddenly dimmed, as if all the light had been swallowed up by that giant eye! The energy shield surrounding it flickered violently a few times, like a candle in the wind, before finally going out and disappearing completely with a "pop"!

Clearly, for this ultimate First Shinobi World War, the Giant Tenseigan poured the vast majority of its energy into its controller without reservation!

A massive, breathtaking torrent of energy descended from the sky, instantly engulfing Katsuya Otsutsuki!

As the light dimmed, a completely new figure appeared in the spot.

Katsuya was enveloped in a solid, emerald-green Chakra Cloak, radiating a violent and restless aura.

Where his left arm was severed, it was no longer an empty sleeve, but Chakra arm made of pure energy had condensed, with flexible fingers, and you could even see the energy flow in the veins!

His eyes were no longer the color of the Byakugan, but had turned into a blue-white color similar to the Giant Tenseigan!

This form immediately reminded Taiichi of the Tenseigan Chakra Mode, but judging from the restless energy around Katsuya, it was clear that this forcibly bestowed power could not be used well by him.

An aura far surpassing the peak of the Kage Level, like a tangible tsunami, suddenly spread out!

The remaining rubble and Puppet fragments on the square creaked under the weight of this aura, and the Otsutsuki clan members who were nearby turned pale and retreated, barely able to stand.

Taiichi's expression instantly turned incredibly serious. His previous ease vanished completely. This power was now worth his full effort!

Without hesitation, he clasped his hands together and gave a low shout.

"Yin Seal - Released!"

Sage Mode - Activated!

A burst of Chakra energy erupted, then immediately receded into his body. At the same time, a faint golden light appeared in Taiichi's eyes, turning his pupils into golden ones.

The two, one in motion and one still, formed a stark contrast.

Without a single word, the two figures, like two shooting stars moving in opposite directions, suddenly rose from the ground!

They flew in a crisscrossing pattern, circling each other, into a wider airspace.

Both sides clearly understood that the battle was about to begin and that even the aftershocks would be extremely destructive.

In front of the temple, the remaining members of the Otsutsuki clan and the Nine-Tails, who had reverted to its smaller size, came to the edge of the floating island and watched the two who were already locked in battle.

Boom! Boom! Boom!

In the pale blue sky, explosions echoed continuously! Two streaks of light collided, separated, and collided again at a speed that was impossible for the naked eye to perceive!

Each collision unleashed a blinding flash of energy, like a brief but intense firework igniting on the blue backdrop!

In his Pseudo-Tenseigan Mode, Katsuya Otsutsuki's strength, speed, and reflexes reached an unbelievable level. His Chakra arm was incredibly agile, and every attack—whether punch, palm, or finger—contained a terrifying power capable of tearing through space.

He could even briefly manipulate the gravitational field, creating invisible traps and pulls in an attempt to restrict Taiichi's movements. If Taiichi already experienced this move with the Rinnegan, he might have been caught off guard.

Similarly, Taiichi also pushed his Senjutsu Chakra to its limit, his figure flickering in the void like a ghost.

The Short Sword that had been with him for so long had now become his most dangerous fangs. He infused the blade with Senjutsu Chakra, and each swing was accompanied by a shrill whistling sound that tore through space. With his superb swordsmanship, he once Katsuya with his frenzied attacks.

However, his good fortune didn't last long. The power of the Tenseigan mode was simply too overwhelming. After countless direct confrontations with that terrifying silver-green energy, the Short Sword in Taiichi's hand finally let out a groan of unbearable strain!

Clang! Click!

As Katsuya parried Chakra's chakra-powered fist with all his might, a piercing sound of metal snapping suddenly rang out! The sturdy Short Sword in Taiichi's hand broke in half! The broken blade spun and flew away.

The broken blade, stripped of Taiichi's Chakra, was instantly shredded into pieces by the violent energy turbulence!

The moment the weapon shattered, Taiichi's figure inevitably froze for a moment!

"Chance!"

Katsuya's eyes flashed with a fierce light, and Tenseigan Mode to its fullest extent! His Chakra arm instantly swelled up, like a hammer of the gods, carrying the power to destroy everything, and smashed down on Taiichi, who had a slight opening due to the breakage of his weapon!

Taiichi's pupils contracted slightly; the broken sword could no longer block this fatal blow! In the nick of time, he abandoned the broken sword without hesitation, his body twisting at an incredible angle, while his hands crossed in front of his chest, frantically pouring Senjutsu Chakra into his arms.

Boom!

The enormous energy fist grazed his arms and slammed into the void. Even so, it sent Taiichi flying far away. The intense power surged, causing his blood and qi to churn.

Although he wasn't directly hit, Katsuya seized the opportunity to exploit this momentary disadvantage! The ensuing attacks were like a storm, forcing Taiichi to rely on his extraordinary speed and the Flying Thunder God Technique to constantly dodge and maneuver in the void, facing constant danger!

The Nine-Tails, watching from afar, bared its teeth and thrashed its tails impatiently, yelling, "Idiot! Use your claws! Use Ninjutsu to blast him to smithereens!"

But it also knows that in high-speed battles at this level, most Ninjutsu will become ineffective, and at this point, all that can be relied upon is honed Taijutsu and the purest energy attacks.

"Your sword is broken!" Katsuya's voice carried a hint of panting and a fanatical fighting spirit as his attacks grew increasingly fierce. "Surrender, you ground people!"

Clearly, his temporary advantage made him feel like he was in control again.

Despite being at a disadvantage, Taiichi's eyes remained as calm as ice. He dodged fatal attacks while sensing the surging Senjutsu Chakra within his body.

Weapons? No, the existing blades are no longer able to withstand his current power; the battle just now was the most accurate description.

The Short Sword he used to use undoubtedly limited his ability to unleash his full potential, but now—

All the knowledge I had gained during this period surged into my mind, and combined with Taiichi- held ideas, it finally took shape at this moment.

That weapon, uniquely belonging to Taiichi.

"Who said I don't have a sword?" Taiichi's deep voice echoed in the void.

The next moment, he abruptly stopped his retreat and, instead of retreating, advanced in the face of the massive Chakra fist that was hurtling towards him again!

With his right hand extended backward, as if grasping an invisible blade, Chakra rapidly condensed. With a forward slash of his right hand, a platinum-gold Light Blade composed of pure Chakra was drawn out of the void by Taiichi.

Sizzle!

There was no earth-shattering roar, only a soft sizzle like a hot knife cutting through butter!

The platinum- Light Blade easily cleaved Katsuya's massive Chakra fist, which was brimming with immense energy, in two!

"What?"

Katsuya's ecstatic expression froze instantly, turning into incredulous horror as he felt his connection to that energy being severed in an instant!

Taiichi's figure vanished the instant he cleaved the giant fist! He reappeared behind and to the side of Katsuya! His right hand swung again, this time holding nothing back, the Light Blade slicing through a curtain of blades at a speed imperceptible to the naked eye.

Katsuya, his soul trembling, Tenseigan Mode to its limit, his pale green Chakra Cloak bursting with blinding light as he attempted to withstand the attack! At the same time, he manipulated gravity to try and push Taiichi away!

Unfortunately, Katsuya was still a little too slow.

Sizzle! Sizzle! Pfft!

With a single strike, Katsuya's Chakra Cloak on his right chest was reduced to a thin layer.

With two strikes, the Chakra Cloak completely dissipated, revealing the true body protected within.

With three strikes, Taiichi's Light Blade pierced directly into Katsuya's right chest. Had it not been for the gravity attack taking effect at the last moment, this strike would have already decided the outcome.

The excruciating pain and the weakness caused by the severe depletion of Chakra instantly overwhelmed him!

Katsuya was shocked: Taichi Matsushita Chakra Control had reached such a level that the weapon he created out of thin air had such power.

The disadvantage caused by the broken weapon was completely reversed the moment Taiichi condensed the Chakra Blade!

This fully perfected Chakra- specific weapon no longer has the hidden danger of huge consumption. Its sturdiness and versatility can better bring out his Lv9 Advanced Swordsmanship level.

The balance of power in the battle is beginning to tip in Taiichi's favor at an even faster pace!

Although Katsuya's Tenseigan Mode is incredibly powerful, his base level is only that of Elite Jonin. Controlling this power is like a child wielding a sledgehammer; he can only unleash a fraction of its power.

With each collision, the Chakra Cloak on his body dimmed a little, and each dodge consumed a huge amount of his mental and physical energy.

Finally, after more than ten minutes of fighting, the dazzling light green Chakra Cloak on Katsuya's body flickered a few times like a candle in the wind, and finally went out and disappeared with a "poof".

Tenseigan Mode Deactivated!

The backlash from forcibly controlling the massive amount of Chakra erupted instantly. His meridians felt as if they were being scorched by flames, and his Chakra was completely depleted. He could no longer maintain his levitation and fell helplessly from the void like a kite with a broken string.

That once resolute face now held only endless dejection, exhaustion, and a deep-seated sense of powerlessness.

He lost, utterly and completely.

Taiichi appeared below him in an instant, reaching out with one hand to firmly grab Katsuya's collar, stopping his fall.

He carried Katsuya, who looked like a tattered sack, and slowly landed on the messy temple square below.

Thump.

Taiichi tossed the barely breathing Katsuya to the ground, then remained silent, awaiting his reply, while intentionally or unintentionally Chakra Light Blade in his hand at the Otsutsuki clan members who were still standing.

Katsuya struggled to lift his head, enduring the pain throughout his body. He looked at the young, powerful man before him, whose aura remained calm and composed, and remained silent for a long, long time.

All pride, all perseverance, all the dignity of being the Otsutsuki clan leader vanished in that moment.

Finally, he closed his eyes and squeezed out two heavy words from his chapped lips. "----I give up."

The sound wasn't loud, but it echoed clearly across the deathly silent square, like a death knell tolling in the hearts of every member of the Otsutsuki clan. The surviving clan members were ashen-faced; some collapsed to the ground, some covered their faces and wept, but most of them were numb and resigned to their fate after the dust had settled.

Taiichi no longer looked at Katsuya on the ground; his gaze immediately turned to the top of the temple. There, the already dim Giant Tenseigan was now like a dusty gem, its light so faint as to be almost imperceptible.

This is his most important trophy from this battle!

In a flash, he Body Flicker before the Giant Tenseigan. He released his senses and carefully Scout the state of this divine artifact.

A powerful mental force, like the most precise instrument, scanned its core structure. After a moment, Taiichi breathed a slight sigh of relief.

"Fortunately, the core is undamaged; it's just that its energy was excessively extracted. With proper care, it should recover in time."

Taiichi murmured to himself, completely relieved. This was his future "family heirloom," he couldn't afford to lose it.