Under the gaze of the few people still conscious in the Shinobi World, mountains flew in and meteorites fell.
They hurtled toward a gravitational core in the sky that glowed blue and violet, like a star.
Clang! Clang! Clang!
Mountains and meteorites collided in midair with terrifying force, unleashing thunderous shock waves!
White rings of cloud spread outward like planetary rings!
"Roar!"
The rabbit Kaguya had become let out one last agonized scream. Then the sky fell silent.
"..."
"..."
"..."
Everyone stared blankly up at the enormous "Planet" looming terrifyingly close overhead.
They drew a sharp breath.
The sight of something so immense filled them with dread, slowing their breathing.
Shinji gave a faint smile. "Come out."
Hum!
A figure appeared. The White-Bearded Old Man sat steadily in the sky, gazing at the massive "Planet" before him with mixed emotions.
He sighed. "...I don't understand. You're so powerful. Why ask someone who died long ago to do this?"
Shinji shook his head. "It's different. She needs to let out some anger."
"..."
Hagoromo glanced at Shinji. "You really don't mince words... I've learned something of what you've done for the Shinobi World and the effort you've put into peace. So why are you willing to let Kaguya exist?"
"With your power, Sealing her is easy. Even killing her wouldn't be that difficult, would it?"
"Why go through all this..."
Shinji glanced at him. "Come with me and you'll understand. Some things can only be settled face-to-face with the people involved."
Hum—
The next instant.
Shinji and Hagoromo Otsutsuki vanished from the sky.
Watching them disappear, Nobihi asked, puzzled, "Who was that old man?"
Madara Uchiha said nothing.
Hashirama Senju scratched his head, thinking.
Tobirama Senju, standing well away from them, suddenly spoke. "The Sage of Six Paths!"
"Oh?"
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