The White Zetsu Army Attacks

The Land of Iron, headquarters of the Shinobi Allied Forces.

Night fell, and heavy snow swept across the land.

Xingye stood at the very front of the camp, his Byakugan scanning everything around him in all directions.

The Shinobi Allied Forces had been fully assembled. Five thousand elite shinobi were stationed throughout the Land of Iron, forming a tight defensive network.

"Black Zetsu," Xingye murmured, "you should have noticed our movements by now."

"The Shinobi Allied Forces are your greatest threat."

"So you'll choose to attack early."

Just then, the system notification sounded.

[System Notification: Large-scale chakra fluctuations detected]

[Target: White Zetsu Army]

[Number: Approximately 10,000]

[Distance: Five kilometers ahead]

A cold glint flashed in Xingye's eyes.

"They're here."

Xingye turned and headed toward the rear of the camp, where he found the Hokage resting.

"Everyone," Xingye said, "the White Zetsu Army is here."

The Raikage sprang to his feet. "What? The White Zetsu Army?"

Xingye nodded. "According to the system, about 10,000 White Zetsu are approaching us."

"They're only five kilometers away. They'll be here soon."

Ōnoki frowned. "10,000 White Zetsu? Black Zetsu's starting an all-out war."

"That's right," Xingye said. "Black Zetsu has realized the threat posed by the Shinobi Allied Forces and decided to attack before we're ready."

"Everyone, get ready. The battle is about to begin."

The Third Hokage stood up. "I'll notify all the allied forces at once. They're to enter combat readiness."

The Kazekage also rose. "Sunagakure shinobi, await my orders."

The Mizukage and Tsuchikage stood up in turn, each preparing for battle.

Xingye walked to the front of the camp and looked into the darkness in the distance.

His Byakugan scanned in all directions, and he could already make out the White Zetsu Army's silhouettes.

The 10,000 White Zetsu surged forward like a tide, their black forms standing out against the snow.

"Everyone," Xingye called out, "the White Zetsu Army is here!"

"Today, we're not just defending the Five Great Shinobi Villages. We're defending the entire Shinobi World!"

"Everyone, prepare for battle!"

The allied forces' morale soared, and everyone shouted in response.

"Protect the Shinobi World! Protect the Shinobi World! Protect the Shinobi World!"

The Battle Begins

The White Zetsu Army launched the first attack, with thousands of White Zetsu charging toward the camp.

"Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique!"

The allied forces' Fire Release users attacked at once, sending hundreds of Great Fireballs straight at the White Zetsu Army.

Boom!

The White Zetsu Army was struck by the Great Fireballs, and hundreds of White Zetsu were reduced to ashes.

But there were simply too many of them.

The White Zetsu that were destroyed were immediately replaced by more from the rear, who charged toward the camp without pause.

"Water Release: Water Formation Wall!"

The Water Release users formed a Water Formation Wall to block the White Zetsu Army's charge.

The White Zetsu slammed into the wall, making a series of thuds.

But the pressure on the Water Formation Wall kept increasing. It was close to giving way.

"Earth Release: Earth-Style Wall!"

The Earth Release users raised an Earth-Style Wall to reinforce the defenses.

The Earth-Style Wall held back the White Zetsu Army, temporarily preventing them from breaking through.

But the White Zetsu began climbing the wall, trying to get over the defenses.

"Wind Release: Wind Blade!"

The Wind Release users unleashed Wind Blades, cutting down every White Zetsu that tried to climb over.

The White Zetsu tumbled to the ground, shrieking.

But more White Zetsu surged in from the rear, one after another, without end.

The Raikage watched the scene before him, his expression grave.

"Xingye, there are too many White Zetsu."

"We can't possibly wipe them all out."

"White Zetsu really are monsters that reproduce endlessly," Xingye said calmly.

"But as long as we destroy the core controlling them, the White Zetsu Army will fall apart."

Ōnoki asked, "The core? Do you know where it is?"

Xingye nodded. "Black Zetsu is at the rear of the White Zetsu Army."

"He controls all of them. As long as we defeat him, the White Zetsu will lose control."

The Mizukage asked, "Then why are we wasting time here? Why not attack Black Zetsu directly?"

"No, we can't attack Black Zetsu directly," Xingye said.

"His strength is far beyond what we can imagine. If we attack recklessly, we'll only put ourselves at a disadvantage."

"We need to eliminate most of the White Zetsu first and weaken Black Zetsu's forces. Then we can attack him."

The Raikage said, "That's easy to say, but hard to do."

"How long will it take to eliminate 10,000 White Zetsu?"

"Leave it to me," Xingye said.

Xingye stepped forward as his Rinnegan slowly opened.

"Everyone, watch how I eliminate the White Zetsu Army."

The Rinnegan Unleashed

Xingye formed Hand Seals and unleashed a powerful ninjutsu.

"Shinra Tensei!"

An immense repulsive force expanded outward from Xingye.

Every White Zetsu within several hundred meters was flung away by the force, crashing into those behind them and setting off a chain reaction.

Boom!

Hundreds of White Zetsu were reduced to ashes by the force.

"What?" the Raikage exclaimed in shock. "So this is the power of the Rinnegan?"

Xingye ignored him and continued his attack.

"Chibaku Tensei!"

Xingye brought his hands together, and gravity distorted in the sky.

A massive boulder descended from above, hurtling toward the White Zetsu Army.

Boom!

The boulder crashed into the center of the White Zetsu Army, crushing thousands of White Zetsu beneath it as they shrieked.

The White Zetsu Army suffered heavy losses, and its advance was thrown into disarray.

But Black Zetsu didn't give up.

The White Zetsu Army regrouped and continued charging toward the camp.

"Damn," the Raikage cursed. "These White Zetsu really are endless."

"Don't worry," Xingye said. "I still have another move."

Xingye took a deep breath. Six Paths Sage Technique spread over his body, and a golden Chakra Cloak appeared.

"Everyone, fall back."

"This technique has a wide range. You might get caught in it."

The Hokage immediately retreated, putting distance between themselves and Xingye.

Xingye brought his hands together and unleashed his ultimate ninjutsu.

"Tengai Shinsei!"

Three gigantic meteors fell from the sky, hurtling toward the White Zetsu Army.

Boom! Boom! Boom!

The three meteors crashed into the White Zetsu Army, instantly wiping out thousands of White Zetsu.

The White Zetsu Army's morale was crushed, and its advance fell into complete disarray.

Black Zetsu finally couldn't sit still.

"Xingye," Black Zetsu's voice came from the rear of the White Zetsu Army, "you can actually use the Rinnegan's ultimate technique."

"It seems you're even stronger than I imagined."

Xingye looked toward Black Zetsu and said calmly, "Black Zetsu, half your White Zetsu Army has already been wiped out."

"At this rate, you'll lose everything."

"Lose everything? Impossible," Black Zetsu sneered.

"You can't begin to understand the power of the White Zetsu."

"Even if you eliminate 10,000, I have plenty more."

"Is that so?" Xingye said. "Let's see."

Xingye unleashed Shinra Tensei again, sweeping the White Zetsu Army with an immense repulsive force.

Hundreds more White Zetsu were destroyed.

But this time, Black Zetsu was ready.

The White Zetsu Army scattered to avoid Shinra Tensei's attack.

At the same time, the White Zetsu began surrounding the allied forces from every direction, forming a ring around them.

"Xingye," Black Zetsu sneered, "your Rinnegan may be powerful, but I have far more White Zetsu than you can imagine."

"Today, you're all going to die here."

"Is that so?" Xingye said calmly. "Let's see."

Xingye placed his hand on the ground and used Sensory Ninjutsu.

"Black Zetsu, you're at the rear of the White Zetsu Army, aren't you?"

"Let me find you."

His Byakugan scanned in all directions, locking onto Black Zetsu's chakra.

Black Zetsu was about two kilometers behind the White Zetsu Army.

"Found you." A cold glint flashed in Xingye's eyes.

Xingye turned to the Raikage. "Raikage, keep defending and hold off the White Zetsu Army."

"I'll deal with Black Zetsu."

The Raikage nodded. "All right. Leave it to me."

"But be careful. Black Zetsu is strong."

"Don't worry. I know what I'm doing."

Xingye vanished from where he stood, teleporting in Black Zetsu's direction.

Xingye vs. Black Zetsu

Xingye appeared in front of Black Zetsu, his Rinnegan slowly opening.

"Black Zetsu," Xingye said, "your end has come."

Black Zetsu sneered. "Xingye, do you really think you can defeat me?"

"I am the will of Kaguya Otsutsuki. I possess all of Kaguya's power."

"Kaguya's power is formidable," Xingye said, "but you aren't Kaguya."

"You're only Kaguya's will. Your power is nowhere near the real Kaguya's."

Black Zetsu was furious. "Shut up!"

"I'll prove that my power is second to none!"

Black Zetsu suddenly vanished, reappearing behind Xingye.

Black Zetsu's palm gathered black chakra, then thrust toward Xingye's back.

Xingye turned and activated his Rinnegan.

"Shinra Tensei!"

The immense repulsive force deflected Black Zetsu's attack.

Black Zetsu staggered back a few steps, surprise flashing in his eyes.

"Xingye, your reflexes are fast."

"Black Zetsu, you're certainly powerful," Xingye said.

"But you have one fatal weakness."

Black Zetsu frowned. "A weakness? What weakness?"

"Your body is made from Kaguya Otsutsuki's will," Xingye said.

"Though you possess Kaguya's power, your body isn't tangible."

"Light Style and Sealing Technique are the best ways to counter you."

Black Zetsu's expression changed.

Xingye continued, "And I've already mastered Light Style chakra."

"Black Zetsu, today I'll use Light Style to destroy you."

Black Zetsu sneered. "Light Style? You think it can destroy me?"

"My body is made from Kaguya's will. Ordinary Light Style can't destroy me."

Xingye replied calmly, "Ordinary Light Style can't, that's true."

"But I'm using an evolved version of Light Style."

Xingye formed hand seals and unleashed Light Style's ultimate technique.

"Light Style: Brilliance Annihilation!"

A dazzling light burst from Xingye and shot straight toward Black Zetsu.

Black Zetsu's pupils narrowed. "Wh-what is this?"

The light engulfed Black Zetsu, and his body began to tremble.

"Argh—!" Black Zetsu let out a cry of agony.

Light Style's power began to eat away at Black Zetsu's body, and his dark will slowly faded.

"Damn it... Xingye... you..." Black Zetsu ground out through clenched teeth.

Xingye looked at Black Zetsu and said calmly, "Your plan has failed."

"The Infinite Tsukuyomi won't be activated, and Kaguya won't be revived."

"Your end has come."

Black Zetsu sneered. "Xingye, you think you can destroy me just like that?"

"Don't forget, I still have a backup plan."

Xingye frowned. "A backup plan? What else do you have?"

Black Zetsu suddenly burst into laughter.

"Xingye, did you think my White Zetsu army was only meant to attack you?"

"No. My real goal was to distract you."

"Now, my true plan is about to begin."

Xingye's expression changed. "Your true plan? What plan?"

Black Zetsu sneered. "The Ten-Tails will be revived."

Just then, the entire world began to shake.

The earth split open, and the sky darkened.

A terrifying chakra surged up from underground and shot into the sky.

A gigantic monster appeared, with ten tails and a crimson body.

The Ten-Tails had been revived.

Xingye's expression changed dramatically. "The Ten-Tails?!"

Black Zetsu laughed loudly. "Xingye, the Ten-Tails has been revived."

"With its power, I can revive my mother and unleash the Infinite Tsukuyomi."

"The Shinobi World will ultimately fall into my hands."

Xingye gritted his teeth. "Black Zetsu, you..."

Black Zetsu sneered. "Xingye, your Rinnegan may be powerful, but the Ten-Tails' power is beyond anything you can imagine."

"Now that the Ten-Tails has been revived, do you still think you have a chance?"

Xingye took a deep breath and forced himself to calm down.

"Black Zetsu, the Ten-Tails is indeed powerful."

"But I have the strength of the entire Shinobi Allied Forces."

"Today, I'll seal the Ten-Tails again."

Black Zetsu sneered. "Then try."

"Xingye, I'll make you understand that Otsutsuki power is beyond your ability to oppose."

The Ten-Tails roared, and its terrifying chakra spread in every direction.

The Allied Forces' front lines were struck by the shock wave, sending hundreds of shinobi flying.

"Not good!" the Raikage shouted. "The Ten-Tails' attack is too powerful!"

Xingye turned to the Allied Forces and called out, "Everyone, the Ten-Tails has been revived."

"It's the greatest threat the Shinobi World has ever faced."

"But as long as we stand together, we can seal it!"

The Allied Forces' morale had taken a heavy blow, but Xingye's words rekindled their spirits.

"Seal the Ten-Tails! Seal the Ten-Tails! Seal the Ten-Tails!"

Xingye looked at the fired-up Allied Forces, a trace of relief in his eyes.

"Black Zetsu," Xingye said, "the Ten-Tails may be powerful, but you have an army of tens of thousands."

"Today, I'll seal the Ten-Tails again and make you pay."

Black Zetsu sneered. "Then try."

"Xingye, the Ten-Tails' power is beyond anything you can imagine."

Xingye said no more. He turned to face the Ten-Tails.

His Rinnegan slowly opened, and Six Paths Sage Technique covered his body.

"Ten-Tails," Xingye said, "today, I'll seal you again."

The battle continued.

The Ten-Tails attacked, sending a Tailed Beast Bomb hurtling toward the Allied Forces.

"Tengai Shinsei!" Xingye unleashed Tengai Shinsei, and a meteor descended from the sky.

Boom!

The Tailed Beast Bomb collided with the meteor, causing a massive explosion.

The Allied Forces were caught in the shock wave, and hundreds of shinobi were sent flying.

"Damn it," the Raikage cursed. "The Ten-Tails' attacks are too powerful."

Xingye said, "Don't worry. I'll keep the Ten-Tails occupied."

"Everyone, attack its weak points while you can."

The Allied Forces nodded and launched their attacks.

All kinds of ninjutsu shot toward the Ten-Tails, but its body was simply too strong, and their attacks had little effect.

Xingye took a deep breath and unleashed the Rinnegan's ultimate technique.

"Chibaku Tensei!"

Massive rocks descended from the sky, pressing down on the Ten-Tails.

The Ten-Tails counterattacked with a Tailed Beast Bomb, shattering the rocks.

But more rocks rained down, forming a net that closed around it.

The Ten-Tails was trapped among the rocks and temporarily unable to move.

"Everyone," Xingye shouted, "now!"

"Attack the Ten-Tails with everything you've got!"

The Allied Forces seized the opportunity and launched their attacks, sending every kind of ninjutsu hurtling toward the Ten-Tails.

This time, their attacks had a much greater effect.

The Ten-Tails let out a roar of pain as its body began to break apart.

"Damn it," Black Zetsu cursed. "Xingye, you're actually able to suppress the Ten-Tails."

Xingye replied calmly, "The Ten-Tails may be powerful, but it isn't invincible."

"Once we find its weakness, sealing it won't be difficult."

Black Zetsu sneered. "Its weakness? What weakness could the Ten-Tails possibly have?"

Xingye said, "The Ten-Tails' weakness is the Tailed Beasts."

"If the Tailed Beasts are separated from it, the Ten-Tails will lose its power."

Black Zetsu's expression changed. "Xingye, you... you know about the Tailed Beasts?"

Xingye nodded. "Of course."

"The Tailed Beasts were once part of the Ten-Tails. The Sage of Six Paths separated them later."

"If the Tailed Beasts join together again, the Ten-Tails will lose its power."

Black Zetsu sneered. "So what?"

"The Tailed Beasts are all in the Five Great Shinobi Villages. You can't possibly gather them all."

Xingye said calmly, "Is that so? Then let's see."

Xingye performed the Summoning Technique, and all nine Tailed Beasts appeared at once.

Shukaku, Matatabi, Isobu, Son Goku, Five-Tails Kokuō, Six-Tails Saiken, Chōmei, Gyuki, and Kurama appeared together.

Black Zetsu's pupils narrowed. "What? You can summon all nine Tailed Beasts at once?"

Xingye said, "I've subdued all nine Tailed Beasts, and they obey my commands now."

"Black Zetsu, the Ten-Tails' power comes from the Tailed Beasts."

"Now that they're here, the Ten-Tails' power is about to collapse."

All nine Tailed Beasts attacked at once, charging toward the Ten-Tails.

Tailed Beast Bombs, Tailed Beast Bombs, Tailed Beast Bombs...

Hundreds of Tailed Beast Bombs hurtled toward the Ten-Tails. Boom!

The Ten-Tails was badly wounded, and its body began to collapse.

"No—!" Black Zetsu cried out in agony.

"My Ten-Tails... my plan..."

Xingye looked at the collapsing Ten-Tails and said calmly, "Black Zetsu, your plan has failed."

"The Ten-Tails is about to collapse, and Kaguya can't be revived."

"Your end has come."

Just then, the system notification sounded.

[System Notification: Successfully defeated the Ten-Tails]

[Obtained Traits: Ten-Tails Chakra (Red), Tailed Beast Affinity (Red), Sealing Technique (Red)]

[Hidden Quest Unlocked: Seal Kaguya]

Xingye was overjoyed. Ten-Tails Chakra was a red-grade trait, worth a fortune.

"With Ten-Tails Chakra," Xingye murmured, "my strength will reach the Six Paths level."

"Black Zetsu, you won't get away."

The Ten-Tails completely collapsed, turning into the chakra of the nine Tailed Beasts before vanishing into the air.

Black Zetsu stared at the fallen Ten-Tails, his eyes filled with despair.

"No... my plan... my mother..."

Xingye walked up to Black Zetsu and said calmly, "Black Zetsu, your Eye of the Moon Plan has failed completely."

"Kaguya can't be revived, and the Infinite Tsukuyomi can't be activated."

"Your end has come."

Black Zetsu sneered. "Xingye, you think you can destroy me just like that?"

"Don't forget, I still have one final backup plan."

Xingye frowned. "One final backup plan? What else do you have?"

Black Zetsu suddenly burst into laughter.

"Xingye, did you think the Eye of the Moon Plan was my only plan?"

"No. I have another one."

"If the Eye of the Moon Plan failed, I would revive my mother directly."

"Now is the time."

Black Zetsu's body began to glow, and his dark will gradually gathered.

"Mother," Black Zetsu said, "it's time to wake up."

Just then, the entire world began to shake violently.

A terrifying chakra burst from Black Zetsu and shot into the sky.

A massive vortex appeared in the sky, and a woman's voice came from within it.

"Black Zetsu... is that you?"

Xingye's expression changed dramatically. "Kaguya?"

Kaguya Otsutsuki had been revived.

[System Notification: Ultimate Boss has appeared]

[Target: Kaguya Otsutsuki]

[Threat Level: Mythical]

Xingye's heart sank. Kaguya was a mythical-level powerhouse, far stronger than the Ten-Tails.

"Kaguya," Xingye murmured. "This is the real challenge."