"This is the guy you've been treating like a major threat?"
Shisui stared dumbfounded at the freshly made human -Otsutsuki Kinshiki.
"He's nothing but a clown."
Uchiha Kei curled his lip.
To be honest, Otsutsuki Kinshiki's strength left Uchiha Kei speechless.
In this battle that ended quickly, Otsutsuki Kinshiki's strength could only be described as indescribable.
This was Otsutsuki Kinshiki underestimating his opponent, and partly due to Uchiha Kei's overwhelming strength.
However, all things considered, based on the strength displayed by Otsutsuki Kinshiki, he was at most at the Kage Level.
It's somewhat unworthy of the surname Otsutsuki.
"What really worries me is the ethnic group behind him."
Thinking about the Otsutsuki who appear in Boruto, Uchiha Kei felt a headache coming on.
He possesses only the Rinnegan, a top -Rinnegan tier Ninjutsu.
There is still a certain gap compared to Isshiki likes of Yishi.
What gave him confidence this time was her unique swordsmanship.
If it weren't for Uchiha Izuna's situation, he would have already embarked on another Space-Time Mission.
Uchiha Kei rested his chin on his hand, looking troubled.
Should we proceed with the Space-Time Mission or not?
This is a problem...
"But why didn't you kill him?"
Shisui asked curiously.
Glancing at the skeletal figure of Otsutsuki Kinshiki, Uchiha Kei explained, "This race is very peculiar; their methods of death are also quite different from what we imagine."
"Not quite the same?"
Shisui turned around, puzzled, and looked at Otsutsuki Kinshiki again.
Dead is dead, what difference does it make?
Will fireworks go off when this clan dies?
"Most Ninjutsu in the Shinobi World is based on various elemental transformations, but there's a small group whose Ninjutsu is somewhat unique; it's based on..."
"Soul."
Uchiha Kei sorted through the memories in his mind.
"Soul... you mean the Reaper Death Seal?"
Shisui subconsciously thought of the Fourth Hokage's Ninjutsu used to seal the Nine-Tails.
"Yes, the Dead Demon Consuming Seal also targets the soul."
Uchiha Kei nodded in agreement, "The peculiarity of the Otsutsuki Clan lies here: after they die, they form something called a 'Kiss,' which is the vessel for their souls."
Shisui frowned slightly. "So what?"
"This bond will be imprinted on the person who kills them. Under certain conditions, it will spread like a tattoo, enhancing the killer's various abilities."
Uchiha Kei continued to explain.
Shisui's eyes lit up. "Then hurry up and kill him! If your strength increases further, you'll become even more terrifying!"
Uchiha Kei shook his head with a wry smile. "As I said before, this contract is the vessel for their souls. Once the conditions are right, the soul will be reborn in the killer's body."
After a moment's thought, Shisui broke out in a cold sweat.
The soul is reborn in the killer's body!
What about the killer's soul?
Were they erased?
"You've figured it out?"
Seeing the fear on Shisui's face, Uchiha Kei asked with a smile.
Shisui nodded solemnly.
"It's better not to kill them. Having another soul inside you is never a good thing."
"No, no, no, the contract is also a good thing. Maybe we can use it to find the location of Takamagahara."
Uchiha Kei smiled, a smile that was hard to decipher.
Shisui suddenly looked at Uchiha Kei.
This guy's insane!
They actually wanted to carry something so dangerous on their person.
Just to find a place?
That's insane!
"No! I won't agree!"
Shisui's gaze was firm, and his tone was resolute.
"Shisui, I remember telling you this principle: it's better to take the initiative than to be passively attacked."
Uchiha Kei gazed intently into the distance.
"I know! I understand the reasoning! But you shouldn't have to bear all of this!"
Shisui's tone was very excited, and his whole body tensed up.
"Like before, wouldn't it be better if we, You, and Itachi were together, faced everything together, and carried it out together?"
Shisui's voice was choked with sobs, and tears welled in her eyes.
Uchiha Kei looked at Shisui in astonishment.
She secretly turned her head away and wiped away the tears that had spilled out.
"Can't we just have a normal conversation? Why are you getting all emotional?"
Uchiha Kei gently tapped Shisui's chest, and his expression relaxed.
I've been in this world for so many years.
Although he seemed to blend in, there was always a sense of alienation about him.
I feel alienated from this world.
I feel alienated from the people in this world.
But looking at Shisui before him, Uchiha Kei suddenly felt a pang of attachment.
Perhaps this is the true Naruto World.
It was filled with longing and ties.
"I'll handle this, you don't need to worry."
After a long silence, Uchiha Kei finally uttered these words, and then walked over to Otsutsuki Kinshiki.
Looking at his somewhat frail figure, a resolute look appeared in Shisui's eyes.
"Foolish native, you will regret your decision."
There is no greater sorrow than a broken heart; that must perfectly describe Otsutsuki Kinshiki's current state of mind.
First, he suffered a setback, being defeated by Uchiha Kei.
Then he suffered further humiliation and was reduced to a human stump.
For the proud Otsutsuki, this was worse than death!
"Whether you regret it or not is none of your business. What you should be thinking about is why your companions haven't arrived yet."
Uchiha Kei glanced at the sky.
The battle took place around noon.
Right now, the crescent moon hangs high in the sky.
Half a day.
Isshiki didn't come.
This shows that...
Otsutsuki Kinshiki has become a discarded pawn.
"They're on their way. Enjoy your short time now, for you will soon face death!"
Otsutsuki Kinshiki glared at him resentfully.
In reality, however, he understood that Isshiki and the others...
They won't be coming.
He...
They were abandoned.
The Otsutsuki Clan has always revered strength.
They want to gain status and power.
One must possess formidable strength.
But his strength, among the Otsutsuki Clan...
It's optional.
Therefore, it was destined that his life or death was not of much importance in the eyes of Isshiki and others.
"Wait another hour."
Uchiha Kei suddenly spoke.
"If they don't come in an hour, you're dead."
The voice was calm and even, yet utterly cold.
Otsutsuki Kinshiki was utterly desperate.
One hour.
His noble life had only one hour left to pass!
"You can't do that, you'll be punished by the Otsutsuki Clan."
Ignoring Otsutsuki Kinshiki's despairing words, Uchiha Kei sat down to one side.
It's only been an hour.
Let them curse.
In a cave not far from Scorching Sun Village, four figures waited quietly.
"My lord, are you really not going to save Ginshiki?"
One of the four, a small, thin figure, spoke up and asked.
The other three don't need to rush.
She can't do it!
Ginshiki is her partner and also her protector.
Aside from the silent Isshiki, the other two figures seemed somewhat gloating.
The competition within the Otsutsuki Clan was equally fierce.
The Top 100 Ranking Tournament is their channel for enhancing their power.
Hui Xi and Ginshiki, standing before them, are formidable rivals.
The death of Ginshiki is a great loss to Hui Xi's strength.
With their opponents weaker, they can advance even further, right?
In that case, wouldn't it be better to just sit and watch the show?
"Hui Xi, Isshiki Yi Shi once said that we should be careful about our whereabouts. This world is not simple."
Hui Meng spoke, a smile on her face.
"Who told Ginshiki to be so careless? He deserved to die."
"You!"
Hui Xi suddenly looked at Hui Meng, her face full of resentment.
"What did I do wrong? Am I wrong? Going out now will only expose our plans!"
Hui Meng glared back defiantly.