Within the shattered, chaotic space, Kaguya was still locked in fierce combat with Madara.
Even as the Progenitor of Chakra, Kaguya found it difficult to settle the fight quickly when both of them were Ten-Tails Jinchuriki.
Because her opponent was Madara Uchiha. As a human from the Shinobi World, his starting point might have been lower than Kaguya's as a member of the Ōtsutsuki Clan.
But his strength was not something bloodline alone could erase.
After another violent clash, the two pulled apart.
Just as they prepared their next attacks, a powerful presence entered their senses.
"Tetsuya?"
Madara recognized Tetsuya's presence and stopped what he was doing.
Kaguya looked toward Tetsuya without a word, but her tightly furrowed brow had already betrayed her thoughts.
Tetsuya's arrival made Kaguya feel that things had become troublesome. She might even lose.
"Madara, how's it going? How good is that Progenitor of Chakra over there?"
In response to Tetsuya's question, Madara spoke in a low voice.
"She's strong. But given enough time, I might be able to defeat her."
"Yes, I believe you have the strength."
Tetsuya first acknowledged Madara's strength, then continued.
"But I don't want to waste any more time."
Madara glanced at Tetsuya, then at Kaguya, before letting out a long breath.
"Understood."
With that, he reined in his aggression and stepped aside.
Although he had chosen to set this fight aside for now, he wanted to watch Tetsuya and Kaguya's battle up close.
"Hey there, Progenitor of Chakra. Nice to meet you. Let me introduce myself. My name is Chiba Tetsuya. I'm a President of the Shinobi World Federation, a merchant, a sage..."
Tetsuya paid no mind to Kaguya's strange look and simply launched into his usual introduction.
"A President? A merchant? A sage? What exactly are you?"
Kaguya was