The instant Momoshiki dodged the attack, a figure burst from a Great Tree behind him.
A long red whip lashed out from the figure's hand and wrapped around the Shadow Clone.
"Momoshiki, you trespassed on the planet where I planted my God Tree. This time, I'll take you back to the family and see what Kikushiki has to say."
As soon as he finished speaking, the Momoshiki formed by the Shadow Clone dissolved into a puff of white smoke.
Both men's expressions darkened.
"Who dares oppose me? Aren't you afraid the family will punish you?"
While he was shouting, Fugaku appeared in front of him and kicked him in the face.
A red shoeprint appeared on his face. He flew backward, every tooth in his mouth spraying out.
The tall, thin servant swiftly fitted the red claws at his waist onto his hands. In a flash, he was beside Fugaku, and a streak of red light swept past.
Five red beams extended from the claws on his hand and shot toward Fugaku.
Fugaku himself had already vanished. He reappeared beside the flying Otsutsuki as the red beams sliced through the trees behind him.
They stopped only when they struck the mountain beyond, causing no visible disturbance. Then a breeze blew through. Several trees toppled one after another, while the mountain behind them tilted to one side, exposing a smooth sloping surface.
A blade formed from a Truth-Seeking Orb appeared in Fugaku's hand. Just as he was about to strike, a Space-Time Passage opened behind his opponent.
"Hmph. You think you can run? Dream on."
"Time Freeze."
A barrier like solid ice formed across the Space-Time Passage, cutting off his escape.
"Who are you? How can you use an art of the Otsutsuki?"
As he spoke, he hurled a massive energy