The cannon barrel on the Apocalypse Puppet's chest suddenly transformed into a hexagonal shape, and an even more dazzling purple light gathered at its muzzle.
Neji's Byakugan ached unbearably, yet he continued staring fixedly at the mass of energy dozens of kilometers away that was expanding exponentially.
In Neji's perception, the natural energy within a hundred kilometers was actually fleeing under the pressure of that distorted super-energy source.
"Is that madman trying to destroy the entire Ninja World?"
Blood trickled from the corner of Tsunade's mouth, and the golden lotus of her Sage Art Yin Seal had already dimmed like a candle flame in the wind.
"Teacher, it looks like we have to risk our lives!"
Neji smiled with relief as he spoke.
"Then let's risk our lives!"
Tsunade turned back with a calm smile and answered firmly.
The Thousand-Armed Statue within the Sea of Consciousness collapsed with a thunderous roar.
A vast amount of spiritual power surged forth. After merging with Sage Chakra in his meridians, it transformed into a dark torrent. Neji dropped to one knee as the torrent poured into the True Several Thousand Hands Dharma Form beneath him.
Cracks spread inch by inch across the wooden surface of the True Several Thousand Hands, revealing a glass-like crystal structure within—the physical manifestation of highly compressed natural energy.
"Sage Art: Armored Cosmic Yama!"
Neji and Tsunade's chakra collided at the Dharma Form's heart.
Obsidian-like armor began spreading from the Thousand-Armed Statue's head, covering its entire body in the blink of an eye.
When the Dharma Form opened its eyes, the light flowing through its pupils was no longer emerald green, but void-black flames capable of devouring even light itself.
Neji and Tsunade's bodies began sinking into the Dharma Form before reappearing within the black glass crystal on its