The world fell into dead silence and stillness.
Otsutsuki Toneri, who had used the Teleportation Array to transport himself and the Giant Tenseigan to Earth and narrowly escaped with his life, looked dazed and pale.
He understood.
He truly understood.
The Branch Family's dying wish was utter bullshit. Reshape a new Earth? With a being like that around, what could he reshape? His own little life?
Even the being they themselves had suppressed had been easily destroyed. He had better not go looking for humiliation.
Hugging the Tenseigan, he scurried off into the depths of the forest.
He had better settle down and carry on Ancestor Hamura's bloodline. Living a good life mattered more than anything.
Everyone on the ground gazed up at the sky, stunned into numbness. So myths about changing heaven and earth really did exist.
Even gods could do no more than this.
"So that means Teacher won."
Itachi wore a resolute expression as he wiped the wound on his forehead and spoke to everyone. Awe lingered deep in Pakura's eyes, while Sasori looked as though this was only to be expected.
Shisui smiled, his single eye open.
"I know the intent of this swordsmanship very well. It's definitely the Grass God."
Hatake Sakumo delivered the final verdict. He usually sought Lu You's guidance more than anyone else, and having often taken a beating, he was very familiar with Lu You's swordsmanship.
"It's all over."
Letting out a long breath, the Konoha ninja collapsed weakly onto the ground, all their fighting spirit gone.
"Over? What gave you that impression? The battle's still going, fools."
Sasori snorted and raised his hand. His battered puppets surrounded the Konoha ninja, including the Hokage brought back through Impure World Reincarnation.
Hashirama Senju rubbed his nose.
Tobirama Senju frowned.
"It seems