Though the massive formation trapped Hara and sealed off her Escape Space, it could not contain her terrifying power, which overwhelmed all living beings.
Watching from outside the formation, the Five Elders witnessed the one-sided slaughter within. Their people died at the slightest contact, and every aged face was filled with bitter helplessness.
"We've lived for countless years, and our strength has always depended on the immortal bodies Lord Imu gave us. Today, we've finally experienced the fear of death."
"Yes. In the past, we could recover from any attack. Our immortal bodies were our greatest source of confidence."
"But that privilege of immortality is utterly worthless before the power of the Otsutsuki!"
The power of the Otsutsuki severed life itself and obliterated everything. Even an immortal body would be destroyed completely if struck, with no possibility of resurrection.
A white-haired member of the Five Elders sighed heavily, his eyes filled with resignation. "It's terrifying... even though we knew already, seeing it now still makes me feel that this is simply beyond anything we can stand against."
Another elder gritted his teeth, his gaze turning utterly resolute. "At this point, we have no way back."
"Before, we wavered and waited to see what would happen. But from the moment we cut off the sacrifices and laid an ambush to trap Hara, we placed ourselves firmly against Kaguya."
"If Kaguya wins, we Celestial Dragons won't have the slightest chance of survival!"
"We can no longer cling to luck and hedge our bets! We have to see this through to the bitter end!"
They all nodded through clenched teeth, the last trace of hesitation vanishing from their eyes.
"Exactly! Stop thinking about anything else!"
"What lies ahead for Hagoromo and his brother is unknown, and victory is uncertain. But right now, we