The ninja world.
Land of Waves.
As Uchiha Madara stood in front of Otsutsuki Momoshiki and Hashirama, Tobirama blocked Urashiki from reaching Naruto.
The battlefield was filled with an overwhelming fighting spirit.
Meanwhile, Otsutsuki Isshiki glanced around. Not seeing that terrifying man from last time, he instinctively felt relieved.
Then, he descended in front of Obito—just in time to block Kakashi's fatal strike.
"Looks like it's over, Obito."
Unlike their last fair fight in the Kamui dimension, this time, both of them relied on borrowed power, revealing all their trump cards. But judging from the results, the source of Obito's strength was far weaker than Kakashi's. With Sukunahikona rendered useless and unable to use Kamui against Kakashi, Obito was completely overwhelmed in a one-sided beating.
The power boost from the Sun God Seal was far stronger than the second stage of the Karma!
"You're still as arrogant as ever, Kakashi."
Wiping the blood from the corner of his mouth, Obito showed no signs of despair despite his defeat. Instead, his face was filled with madness. It felt like something inside him was breaking free, and he could sense his mind being torn apart. Overusing the power of the Karma had already started making him lose himself.
A photo of Minato's squad surfaced in his mind, as if he could feel time running out. It was like that photo was being ripped apart, yet the heart-wrenching pain didn't bring him back to his senses. Unlike in the original story, he didn't try to rely on sheer willpower to regain control of himself.
His consciousness grew hazy. Gasping for breath, Obito dropped to his knees and looked at Isshiki standing in front of him.
"My time... is almost up, isn't it?"
At least he's not completely stupid.
Otsutsuki Isshiki gave a slight nod. The Karma was a method for the Otsutsuki clan to fully resurrect themselves, but it had its limitations. Not every host could perfectly contain an Otsutsuki's power. For example, Isshiki had been using Jigen's body for centuries, but Jigen's body couldn't withstand his full strength and was now on the verge of collapse.
Obito, however, was the second host Isshiki had his eyes on. But for the Karma to fully take over, Obito had to keep using its power, making his body more compatible over time.
Now, after years of gradual transformation, Obito had finally become the perfect vessel. His time in this body was over!
"Heh... So that's how it is."
Obito's mind was close to breaking. Looking back on his life, he realized that in his final moments, what he missed the most was his time in Konoha. At least back then, he had friends who understood him, people he cared about. But after the Kannabi Bridge incident, his entire belief system collapsed, leading him down a path of no return.
In the end, what had he really accomplished? It felt like nothing had changed. Other than bringing some pain to the world, he had left no real mark behind.
Not even Rin.
Suddenly, just when he seemed ready to accept his fate, Obito's eyes flickered with hatred. His extreme emotions led him to blame the world for his failure.
Yes, a broken world like this—this false world—should just be destroyed!
He was Uchiha Obito, the world's enemy! Even in death, he didn't seek redemption. After his mind completely shattered, he refused to acknowledge everything he had seen and experienced.
"Use this body... to see the truth of this world... and then erase it all."
In the end, even though deep down he had already woken up, Obito refused to accept the reality of his choices. So, he willingly spread his arms toward Otsutsuki Isshiki, no longer resisting the Karma's takeover.
If he couldn't destroy everything himself, then someone else would do it for him. Even if he lost his mind, even if he was swallowed by eternal darkness, at least his body would still have a place in this world. He could pretend he was still alive.
"As you wish."
Watching as his vessel's consciousness crumbled, Isshiki nodded slightly. He had heard Obito's wish and gave him a fake smile, as if to say everything would go as he wanted.
But whether or not the world would truly be destroyed... Isshiki wasn't so sure.
This planet, Earth, had far too many unpredictable variables. It was also the one place where native forces put up the strongest resistance. On top of that, a certain traitorous woman was hiding in the shadows, seemingly siding with the people of Earth.
But the biggest threat of all was that man—Hyuga Hitoshi.
Last time, Isshiki had used Jigen's body to approach him up close, yet he couldn't even sense the difference in power between them.
There were only two possible explanations for this.
One, the man was actually weak—just an ordinary person. Or perhaps he had something that blocked Isshiki's perception, making him seem stronger than he really was.
Two, the man was so overwhelmingly powerful that the difference between them was like the sky and the dirt. An ant cannot comprehend the strength of a giant, just as a being of lesser existence cannot grasp the power of something far beyond them.
Given the strength of the Sun God Kingdom and the unique nature of the Sun God Seal, even if Isshiki didn't want to believe it, he had to admit the second possibility made the most sense.
That's why he was desperate to restore his original power and chakra—so he could properly measure the gap between them.
Right now, he was still just using Jigen's body as a host. This wasn't his true strength. Even if he fully resurrected in Jigen's body, it would only last a few days before collapsing.
But Obito was different.
From the moment Isshiki set his sights on him years ago, he had been shocked to discover that Obito was practically a perfect vessel—someone born to be used. A true pawn.
Over the years, Isshiki had subtly guided him, and even when Obito realized something was wrong, it was too late to resist. That's why Isshiki had sent him to spy on Uchiha Itachi. He had planned it so that Obito would get dragged into another battle, pushing the Karma's invasion past the point of no return.
And finally, he had succeeded.
As an overwhelming surge of chakra erupted, Jigen's body—now abandoned by Isshiki—crumbled into dust.
And when "Uchiha Obito" opened his eyes again, his golden irises now bore eight triangular patterns—twice as many as before. In the center, three tomoe, just like the Sharingan, had appeared.
Meanwhile, his other eye had transformed into a Byakugan, and a single horn had grown from his forehead.
The perfect Otsutsuki form!
"Ugly one-horned freak."
The heavy atmosphere froze for a moment. Isshiki turned his head coldly, locking eyes with Momoshiki. That was the one name he hated the most. Even though having one or two horns didn't determine an Otsutsuki's strength, in terms of appearance, dual-horned Otsutsuki were always considered more prestigious.
That was why Momoshiki called Kaguya the disgrace of their clan. She had the potential to grow two horns, yet she became a traitor. If she wasn't a disgrace, who was?
"Oh, come on, Isshiki. Why don't you just reshape your horn into something like my forehead protector? It'd look way better."
Pointing at his own forehead, Otsutsuki Urashiki joined in on the teasing.
Hoo...
Taking a deep breath, the freshly revived Isshiki chose not to argue with Urashiki and Momoshiki. The most important thing right now was dealing with the enemy in front of them.
"Let's finish this quickly. No need to waste time on irrelevant people."
Isshiki reminded Urashiki and Momoshiki to take things seriously before shifting his gaze back to Kakashi. He slowly activated his Byakugan, carefully observing the flow of chakra within him.
Compared to the tailed beasts sealed inside Naruto, Isshiki was far more interested in Kakashi and Sasuke, who both possessed the Sun God Seal. They were the true prizes of this operation.
From the moment Team 7 had stepped into the Land of Waves, they had been marked. And now, with two Sun God Seal users in his grasp, Isshiki couldn't be happier.
Sun God Kingdom… Hyuga Hitoshi…
The secret behind their power was within reach, and as Isshiki used his Byakugan to examine the raging chakra inside Kakashi, he couldn't help but swallow in anticipation.
Suddenly, Isshiki looked up in shock at the warm sunlight shining from the sky!
"This is..."
This was the power that only blazing stars in the universe, constantly radiating terrifying energy, could possess. Since when did mere humans gain the ability to use such power?
Even the Otsutsuki clan didn't dare to use the sun's energy carelessly. A single mistake could cause their bodies to explode, forcing them into reincarnation. This was one of the most mysterious forces in the universe. Why could insignificant humans control it?
"Looks like there are actually a couple of decent ones among the lowly people of this planet."
Momoshiki sensed it for a moment, and a hint of surprise appeared on his face.
There were plenty of sun-like existences in the universe. If this kind of energy could be used directly, everyone would have sought it out long ago. No one expected that mere Earthlings had actually mastered a way to cultivate using the sun's power.
"Switch. I'll see what this guy is capable of."
Greed flashed in his eyes. Otsutsuki Momoshiki stepped forward without hesitation, intending to bypass Uchiha Madara and replace Otsutsuki Kinshiki to go after Uchiha Sasuke. His actions were undoubtedly a direct provocation of Uchiha Madara.
"You bastard… are you ignoring my existence and going after Izumi—no, after Sasuke?"
Watching a younger brother die in front of him once was enough. Never wanting to witness such a scene again, Uchiha Madara's expression grew cold. Blue chakra surged from his body, and Susano'o's chakra blade slashed straight toward Momoshiki.
No testing with Taijutsu or Ninjutsu—Madara made his intentions clear through action. If Momoshiki wanted to touch his "brother," he would have to get past him first.
But—
"Pathetic lowlife, that's not how you use chakra."
Momoshiki grinned menacingly. Under Madara's gaze, he actually floated up and reached out to grab the incoming chakra blade.
*Buzz—*
Waves of energy rippled from the Rinnegan in his palm. As a terrifying suction force erupted, Uchiha Madara's second-stage Susano'o suddenly crumbled, and all of its chakra was absorbed.
"I see... The color may be different, but the Rinnegan's chakra absorption still works the same way."
Then—
*Clang!*
The sound of clashing metal rang out from behind Momoshiki. Without even looking back, he unleashed a shockwave behind him. Uchiha Madara narrowed his eyes, carefully analyzing his opponent.
The Rinnegan allowed its user to perceive and catch attacks from the Limbo: Border Jail—this was expected.
Another Rinnegan user, capable of absorbing chakra, made for a troublesome opponent.
"Regular chakra doesn't seem to work on these so-called Otsutsuki, just like how Obito could absorb chakra before. They probably have the same ability. According to the intelligence from Yang Shen's network, only Senjutsu and Taijutsu are effective against them."
Senju Hashirama gave a serious warning from the side.
"No, no, no, this isn't just simple chakra absorption. Momo's eyes are special. You can't compare them to Isshiki's crude imitation."
Hearing Hashirama's words, Otsutsuki Urashiki couldn't hold back and even offered an explanation.
"At most, Isshiki's chakra absorption can store and recover energy. Even if his vessel boasts the ability to reflect Ninjutsu, its effect is only one-tenth of Momo's. It's just a cheap imitation."
This guy had no sense of discretion. He openly revealed his comrade's abilities in front of everyone.
Otsutsuki Isshiki shot Urashiki a cold glare. Sometimes, he really wanted to shove something into Urashiki's mouth to shut him up. But even though he found it annoying, he had to admit that Urashiki was right. When it came to chakra absorption and manipulation, Momoshiki ranked among the top in the Otsutsuki clan, and he also possessed a unique eye ability that no one else had.
"For an Earthling's weak chakra, managing an attack of this scale is decent. But chakra... that's not how you use it, you worthless fool!"
*Buzz—*
From the Rinnegan in his left palm, an identical chakra blade formed. But unlike Madara's, this one was terrifying—so massive that it could sweep across the entire battlefield. Even Madara's fully formed Susano'o couldn't compare to its sheer size!
Right hand absorbs, left hand reflects—and amplifies it several times over!
"Enjoy this! The absolute dominion of the Otsutsuki clan—*Takamikazuchi-no-Kami!*"
*Boom!*
At last, with a twisted, maniacal laugh, Momoshiki's colossal chakra blade came crashing down toward Uchiha Madara and the others.
The logical choice at this moment would be to dodge the attack instead of taking it head-on. But neither Uchiha Madara nor Senju Hashirama backed down.
Judging from the sheer power of that sword, if they avoided it, the slash could split the Land of Fire in half, taking countless lives with it.
Of course, their pride as warriors also wouldn't allow them to retreat. Even if the Sun God Kingdom had prepared a countermeasure for such a situation to prevent a catastrophe, they still refused to back down.
The people of the ninja world always had a kind of conviction that others envied. That belief drove them forward—like Senju Hashirama's Will of Fire. Even though everyone understood that sheer willpower didn't grant actual strength, their determination never wavered.
Taking a deep breath, Uchiha Madara and Senju Hashirama exchanged glances and nodded in perfect sync. Their raging chakra merged together.
The ground beneath them cracked as sturdy tree trunks surged upward. The colossal wooden warrior, capable of rivaling a fully formed Susano'o, rose from the earth.
And that was just the beginning.
Brilliant blue chakra spread across the wooden warrior's form. As Susano'o's signature armor layered over it, the armored giant let out a deafening roar. With Madara and Hashirama atop its head, it stretched out both hands toward the rapidly descending *Takamikazuchi-no-Kami.*
*Boom!*
The ground trembled violently, and even the space in the sky became unstable. Susano'o-armored Wood Golem had recreated the legendary moment from the Warring States Period—catching a massive blade with bare hands.
They had stopped *Takamikazuchi-no-Kami!*
"There's no way this is their first time fighting together. As his younger brother, there's no way I'd believe that."
At that moment, Senju Tobirama admitted to himself—he was jealous.
The person who understood you best was always your greatest rival. That saying was true. After years of battling, Hashirama and Madara had developed an unparalleled synergy. Just a glance was enough to know what the other would do next. Their teamwork had reached a level that made it unsurprising.
"What an ugly pose."
As the dust settled, Momoshiki looked at the kneeling Susano'o-armored Wood Golem, its massive chakra blade still in its grasp. A cold smile appeared on his face.
For someone as noble as him, even having his casual attack blocked was an insult!
With a mere raise of his hand, he unleashed a crimson firebird formed from fire-nature chakra and a giant stone ape infused with fire and earth chakra. The battle between giants had finally begun.
At the same time, Sasuke seized the opportunity, driving his knee into Otsutsuki Kinshiki's temple, sending him crashing to the ground. Without hesitation, he activated Fire Release Chakra Mode and pinned the unconscious Kinshiki down, unleashing a brutal flurry of attacks.
"Hyuga Style—Eight Branches!"
Sasuke's low growl, combined with his flaming hands, made the brutal onslaught all the more terrifying. Even Urashiki, watching from a short distance away, felt a chill run down his spine.
He swore he had never seen such a ruthless Earthling before. Killing wasn't enough? Did it have to be this violent?
"This kind of fighting… is anything but elegant."
As the Eight Branches technique came to an end, Isshiki glanced at Kinshiki, now barely recognizable, and frowned. Still, he trusted Urashiki to capture the brat with the Sun God Seal. Meanwhile, his own battle with Kakashi was just getting started.
The chaos in the Land of Waves had erupted. This wasn't just a war between the ninja world and the Otsutsuki—it was a battle to protect their home and uphold their dignity.
Everyone on the battlefield had their hands full. Only Itachi, lost in thought, Naruto, unwilling to accept reality, and a cautious Sakura remained still, seemingly frozen in place.
To outsiders, this might seem like some kind of natural disaster or an unforeseen catastrophe. But to the Sun God, whether it was the collapsing Chunin Exams or the battle in the Land of Waves, everything was well within his control. To him, these were nothing more than distractions from his otherwise peaceful daily life.
Meanwhile, on the moon.
Once a temporary settlement for the Hyuga clan, the moon had since become their sacred training ground. The great Sun God briefly sensed the tremors from the battle below. After confirming there was nothing to worry about, he returned to the place where he had once cultivated the Golden Wheel Tenseigan.
Stepping into Hamura's research lab, Hyuga Hitoshi glanced at the silent doll with its eyes shut. He felt the lingering energy from the battle in the ninja world, then slowly reached into the sealed core of the Six Paths Chibaku Tensei.
Suddenly, his old face flushed red. Without a trace of hesitation, he adjusted his hand's position slightly downward—until he finally found the delicate waist he was looking for.
A raw, overwhelming force tore through a seal that even the Ten-Tails couldn't resist. The barrier was ripped apart, and at last, he pulled out a figure from within.
She was soft, her body almost identical to the doll at his waist—except she was a life-sized version.
Then, in an instant, the life-sized doll opened her eyes. Her white pupils flashed with embarrassment as she glared sharply at Hitoshi's hand.
At this moment—
The true body of the Rabbit Goddess had been freed.
And the first task Hyuga Hitoshi gave her—
Was to go and teach her fellow clansmen…
The rules of Earth.
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