Konoha: This Uchiha is going a bit too far.

Chapter 256 The Final Battle (Part 2)

"It seems that everything you've done has been in vain."

The fighting in other areas has reached a fever pitch, and the battle on the Yuzhi side is not to be outdone.

Isshiki released the Ten-Tails in an attempt to influence Haori, only to be surprised to find that Haori seemed completely oblivious to the matter.

At first, he thought that Yuzhi didn't care about the lives of ordinary people at all, although this seemed to fit the Otsutsuki's perception.

After all, who cares about what happens to ants? But now he finds that things are not quite as he thought.

It wasn't that Yuzhi didn't care; rather, he seemed to have already concluded that the Ten-Tails couldn't possibly cause any trouble for ordinary people.

Given this understanding, it's natural that this guy wouldn't react much!

And that was indeed the case. While Isshiki was fighting Haori very seriously, he was also constantly observing the situation in other directions.

Even after Momoshiki absorbed Kinshiki, it had no therapeutic effect whatsoever, and Urashiki was completely suppressed. The two of them were utterly devastated.

The Ten-Tails was completely suppressed by the three brats, a situation he never expected. It could be said that they were now utterly defeated.

Even more critically, he could sense that Momoshiki and Urashiki were nearing their end, and that they might soon be wiped out!

This is not the outcome I wanted.

While sensing the changes around him, dodging Yui's attacks, and enduring Yui's taunts, Isshiki couldn't help but sigh inwardly.

The situation has truly spiraled out of his control, and things are heading towards an extreme!

"Perhaps it's all in vain."

Suddenly, Isshiki spoke up, and his words startled Hagoromo.

However, the moment of hesitation was only for a second. In the next instant, Yuzhi swung her sword without hesitation, unleashing a power that seemed capable of destroying heaven and earth.

But Yishi reacted swiftly, and in an instant, the black staff in his hand was raised, blocking Yuzhi's long sword without the slightest error.

"I didn't expect you to be showing signs of giving up."

Looking at the stance before him, Yuzhi chuckled softly.

"But this is for the best. After all, once you reach this point, you really have no chance. Surrendering might be the best option."

"Maybe yes, maybe no."

Isshiki shook his head. His gaze toward Haori changed slightly, but his tone remained as calm as ever.

"To be honest, I really misjudged you. How could someone like you, who has no Otsutsuki heritage and has never even eaten a Devil Fruit, have come this far?"

It's truly breathtaking. Your tactical skills, chakra manipulation, and control over your own power are something few Otsutsuki could achieve.

But I'm really curious, don't you want to go further, don't you want to keep moving forward and reaching even higher peaks?

Isshiki's words made Haori raise an eyebrow. He didn't reply, but Isshiki clearly caught his expression.

"As expected, you do have your own ideas. After all, to have reached this stage step by step in such a world, it's impossible not to have ambitions in your heart."

In fact, you should be able to sense how big the gap is between you and those ordinary ants. Your strength, your will, and even your life have far surpassed theirs!

I have lived in the ninja world for a thousand years. I have seen countless sunrises and sunsets, joys and sorrows, and witnessed countless humans grow from newborn babies to old people passing away.

Life, in my eyes, is nothing more than this; human life is but a drop in the ocean of time.

You have already achieved something extraordinary. Even if you are still helping humanity now, is it all meaningful?

Fifty to a hundred years may seem like just a blink of an eye to you, but for these humans, it represents the span of all stages of life.

As a higher life form, as an Otsutsuki, once you become accustomed to such ebb and flow, your emotions will naturally become numb, and your heart will gradually grow cold.

The only thing that can drive you forward is the ability to take it a step further. You may need to adapt, but sooner or later you will reach our level.

"And I can tell you something: this stage isn't the limit for the Otsutsuki yet; there's still more to go."

"You mean, the Otsutsuki god?"

Before Isshiki could finish speaking, Haori suddenly interrupted him, which startled Isshiki.

"Did that bitch Kaguya tell you?"

"unnecessary."

Yuzhi gently shook her head, but his offensive continued unabated. He and Isshiki's figures collided repeatedly in the sky like shooting stars.

The violent roar spread out with visible shockwaves, and the clouds in the sky had long since been shattered by the two of them.

However, the two of them seemed unaffected, and even amidst such a fierce battle, they were still able to have some conversations.

"What you've done has already given me a clue."

Why do you, who are so powerful, still keep invading other planets and keep planting those so-called divine trees, devouring the life of the entire planet to condense fruit?

Their goal is probably only one thing: to go a step further. Humans talk about gods, and you Otsutsuki probably have them too, right?

"Your reaction time is indeed quite fast."

While dodging quickly, Yi Shi couldn't help but sigh.

"That's right, the Otsutsuki also have gods, and the true Otsutsuki gods are defined beyond the boundaries of life."

Although we are already considered gods in the eyes of other life forms at this stage, it is far from enough. We will still die, and our lives will still be taken away.

Only by transcending the definitions of life and death, only by truly crossing that step, can one find the ultimate destination, the true god!

You have great potential. At least you are the first person I have ever seen in my long life to cross social strata and get to where you are today.

Even if you have Kaguya's bloodline, someone of your talent should return to the Otsutsuki clan!

Isshiki's thoughts were genuine. Aside from being genuinely stunned by Haori's powerful punches, he also genuinely believed in Haori's potential.

While Haori isn't the only one who has gradually reached this stage through her own efforts, she is undoubtedly the first.

Furthermore, the fact that Haori displayed such strength without having consumed any fruit gave Isshiki a real idea.

Advising Hagoromo to stop the war and return to the Otsutsuki clan would be a win-win situation.

I think we should forget about it.

Unfortunately, Yuzhi just chuckled and shook her head.

"Although you speak with great sincerity, I am very curious about how you would deal with the people in this world."

"Then I'm curious about something."

Yi Shi frowned slightly and asked in a low voice.

"When you were a human being, did you ever have any thoughts about the poultry and beasts you ate, or the ants you trampled on the roadside?"

The question posed by this guy, Yishiki, really left Yuzhi speechless. The things that humans have done to these domesticated animals are too numerous to count.

If these domesticated animals had intelligence and the ability to resist, their first words would probably be: "Humans are treacherous, wicked, and rebellious! They eat my flesh and sleep on my skin; they deserve to die a thousand deaths!"

After all, humans don't really care much about their thoughts, because there's no need to.

What the Otsutsuki did was not much different from what humans did, but Hagoromo did not intend to accept it.

"I understand everything you're saying."

Yuzhi shook his head, and his gaze became serious.

"Our problem is a matter of stance; there is absolutely no room for compromise."

Also, I can anticipate the emptiness you mentioned; I've seen countless people die beside me on the battlefield.

They might have been my teammates or friends one second, but the next they were already dead, and in the end, we can only find their names on the memorial stone to remember them.

Such emptiness can lead to numbness and emotional indifference, but I'm sorry to say that I'm afraid I can't reach that level of understanding with you.

They also cannot accept the idea of ​​consuming other intelligent life forms as nourishment.

"Stubborn to the end!"

Yi Shi's expression also turned somewhat ugly; he felt like he was talking to a brick wall!

"You were bound to end up like this sooner or later. Even if you didn't target the people in the ninja world, wouldn't you have targeted people from other planets?"

To go further, what is needed is the essence of life, the inexhaustible power of life!

Furthermore, you must understand one thing: the universe may seem boundless, but in essence, it is only so big, and its resources are only so many. The birth of any life consumes the universe's resources.

By devouring these lives, aren't we actually lightening the burden on the entire universe? Only a short-sighted fool like you would be so ignorant!

Did you guess right?

Yuzhi fell silent upon hearing this. He had been wondering whether the Otsutsuki was the scavenger of the universe.

The job is probably the same as the job of the purple sweet potato spirit in a certain movie series that I watched before I traveled through time.

Although Isshiki might be trying to convince himself, what this guy said still made Yuuki sigh a little.

But no matter what, Yuzhi had no intention of paying attention to him. She would deal with the future later; now was not the time to think about such things!

"Are you finished speaking?"

Yuki stared indifferently at Isshiki, his chakra surging even more violently at that moment.

"Admittedly, what you said may be true, but I still have a question that I'm curious about."

By what right do you, and all of you, define who needs to be devoured and erased by you?

When you eat those chickens, ducks, pigs, and cows, have you ever thought about why you chose them?

Ichishi was also fully aware that their beliefs, consciousness, and positions were completely different, and it was impossible for either of them to truly persuade the other!

Thinking of this, Ichishiki's attack speed suddenly increased. He was not like Momoshiki and Urashiki, those two idiots. His strength far exceeded everyone's imagination!

boom--

boom--

boom--

A deafening roar echoed across the sky as two figures, like streaks of light, clashed wildly across the land.

That powerful force transformed into torrents, constantly assaulting every inch of the surrounding land, and their impact spread extremely far!

wow——

On the sea, the once calm ocean was stirred up by the energy tides, creating waves hundreds of meters high. These waves turned into tsunamis and rushed wildly toward the shore.

In the distance, the volcano erupted wildly, guided by the tide of power, and scorching lava flowed across the land.

In the sky, the surging shockwaves shattered the clouds, and the eerie tide of power brought in thick dark clouds, instantly plunging the entire earth into darkness.

It was as if a scene of hell had appeared over the world, sending chills down one's spine.

Yuzhi kept launching attacks, and he was now going all out, but it was not so easy to defeat him.

This style is different from Urashiki and Momoshiki, and he is already in perfect condition, so killing him is extremely difficult.

"And this guy has really been in the ninja world for a thousand years, he's really mastered the ninja arts, this guy..."

Yuri cursed inwardly, especially as he noticed that Isshiki was constantly adapting to his strength as their battle intensified.

They even learn from and imitate his fighting style!

Ultimately, the power used by the haori is essentially the application of chakra, and the Otsutsuki clan has mastered the ultimate chakra.

The move is still the same move, and the power is still the same power; it's just that different ways of using it make one's combat more rational.

This situation made Yuzhi frown slightly. Even though he wasn't worried, who knew how the fight would turn out if things continued like this?

"As long as Urashiki and Momoshiki are completely defeated, then..."

The haori's speed increased considerably, but he couldn't help but think about something.

Is absorbing life truly the only way for the Otsutsuki to evolve?

Yuzhi had actually thought of this idea before, and he had also thought of the "natural power" solution, but his previous words seemed to be negating all of this.

If Otsutsuki is truly a "cleaner," then there is only one way to cross the boundary of "life and death."

"No, what is the definition of life and death?"

Suddenly, Yuzhi sensed something was wrong, because the images of those two old devils, Hagoromo and Hamura, involuntarily popped into his mind!

"Are they... in a spirit state?!"

In the battles of the Otsutsuki, once the physical body is destroyed, the Otsutsuki is essentially on the countdown to death, and only the "Karma" can save him.

But it seems that Hagoromo and Hamura, those two old guys, are not following the usual path; they have long since given up on their bodies.

According to the normal circumstances of the Otsutsuki, they should be dead, but these two are still alive and well.

He even appeared in Yuri's dreams in the middle of the night, and even sent Naruto and Sasuke cheat codes!

"Could they be considered to have transcended the definitions of life and death?"

As Yuzhi thought about this, she couldn't help but feel a surge of excitement. Strictly speaking, these two were truly too special.

Their will is contained within their chakra, and their souls reside within the Pure Land. In some sense, they cannot truly be considered alive, much less dead.

This state is more appropriately described as a spirit, and according to Yishi, this state...

"Could they be the Otsutsuki gods? That can't be, can it?"

Whether these two were 'Otsutsuki gods' or not, Yuri didn't really care. What he did care about was their transcendent state at this moment.

Recalling the past of these two people, especially the Sage of Six Paths, it seems that his normal path was normal, and the only difference was his "Sage Techniques".

The fact that the Divine Tree's growth requires not only boundless life but also a vast amount of natural chakra seems to have solidified Yuki's belief in this idea.

"The power of nature may indeed be a clear path!"

Yuzhi's eyes gleamed slightly. Although he had always had this judgment, he himself was not sure whether this path was right or wrong until there was a clear result.

After all, he doesn't have a benchmark or a clear reference point, so it's difficult for him to make a judgment.

But now, he seems to have a stronger motivation to try, after all, this seemingly dull old man, Liudao, really gave him a direction!

"Since that's the case..."

Looking at the first move in front of her, which was in a defensive stance like a tortoise, Yuri's gaze began to change.

Although he didn't know how to begin cultivating the power of nature, he could use the simplest method to maximize his use of it.

"Getting closer to nature and gaining a deeper understanding and experience of its power in battle is also a good option!"

hum-

Thinking of this, Yuzhi slowed down slightly. Now he was more focused on defense. Even though he had adapted to the intensity, he still found it difficult to withstand Yuzhi's attacks.

Just like when he faced Naruto, he was completely overwhelmed by Naruto's particle mode.

The advantage he has now over the original story when he was hit by Naruto's heavy punch is that he has a complete life force and can constantly adapt to and refine his own power, which also gives Hagoromo an opportunity.

"Um?"

The haori's movements suddenly slowed down, which caught Isshiki's attention. The next moment, he suddenly realized that the natural power on the haori's body began to erupt.

"The power of nature? I admit that this power is indeed a great threat to me, but can you really use the power of nature to defeat me? Besides, absorbing too much of it won't be good for you either."

Yuri ignored Ichishiki and was quickly balancing the power within his body. It was common knowledge that the power of nature was difficult to control, and even Yuri was no exception.

But unlike others, Yuzhi's control and adaptability to this power are far superior to that of ordinary people.

"How will you know if you don't try?"

After a long while, Yuzhi suddenly laughed.

"Then, please give it a careful evaluation!"

hum-

In an instant, a powerful shockwave erupted from Yuzhi's figure, his speed was as fast as teleportation!

However, Isshiki clearly sensed that Haori hadn't used any spatial power at all; it was just his pure speed!

"this"

Isshiki's expression changed drastically. Yuri's power was already exaggerated enough, so how come this guy's speed is even faster now?

The power of nature is strong, and Yi Shi is well aware of that, but it is simply unbearable for them.

If they're not careful, their bodies will suffer. As an Otsutsuki, they would never easily try such power.

Besides, because of the Ten-Tails, they also have ways to use this power, so who would bother to guide this power into their body?

puff--

There was almost no time to think; the ninja sword in the haori had already been swung out, and I tried my best to dodge it.

However, he was a little too slow. The sword, which seemed to carry a majestic divine power, landed heavily on his body, and in an instant, his body turned crimson!

"No way!"

With a roar in his heart, he quickly swung out his sword, barely blocking the second slash from the haori!

"You won't last long. The corrosive power of nature will kill you. Do you want to die with me?"

"Perhaps you'll die by my blade before I'm corrupted!"

Yuri snorted coldly, and the strength of his ninja sword began to increase, while Isshiki was already firmly resisting.

Seeing this, Yuzhi kicked out without hesitation, but Yishiki quickly raised his leg and blocked Yuzhi's kick.

"You reacted very quickly."

Yuzhi muttered to himself, but when it came to physical combat, he had never lost to these Otsutsuki!

He leaned back slightly, which immediately caused the black stick, which had been resisting with increasing force, to lose its target, and his whole body tilted forward even in mid-air.

In addition, with one leg already caught in the haori, Yishi almost lost his balance in that instant.

Without any hesitation, Yuzhi clenched his left fist and swung it at Isshiki's stomach!

hum-

However, the moment Yuri's fist struck Isshiki, the fist missed its mark, and Isshiki's figure vanished, but Yuri could still see traces of him.

"It shrank? That was fast."

Yuzhi murmured something, then immediately retreated, because several black sticks flew towards him in that instant.

Easily dodging the dense array of black sticks, Yuzhi turned his head instantly, and the next moment, an even more powerful burst of chakra suddenly erupted not far from him.

"Go to hell!"

A roaring burst of chakra rapidly coalesced, and a massive bird, containing all types of chakra, swooped down upon him.

"The way you use the technique is as smooth as ever. As expected of the Bloodline Limit."

Facing Isshiki's attack, Haori remained remarkably calm, unsurprised by any type of move Isshiki might employ.

After all, Haori herself knows a similar technique!

call out--

There was absolutely no need to fight. Just as the ninjutsu reached Yuuki, a Truth-Seeking Ball appeared and transformed into a shield in front of him.

At the same time, Isshiki turned around instantly because a strange space appeared behind him, and Hagoromo's ninja sword had broken through the space and was slashing towards him!

"His childhood name is Bikanna!"

With a swift movement, he raised his hand, and a black cube suddenly grew larger. But the next moment, his expression changed slightly, because the speed at which the cube grew was slowed down.

"Damn time manipulation!"

Ichishiki had no idea what was going on. Yui had set up a kind of eye technique around her that could change the spatial and temporal fields.

Even if he himself is not afraid, his techniques will still be affected.

He spun around abruptly to avoid it, but the blade still missed the slowly growing cube and struck his shoulder.

Blood splattered, and the two instantly created a considerable distance, but he was indeed injured by the haori again!

"Damn it, this can't go on!"

He quickly dodged and headed forward, knowing he had no chance of escaping; his opponent was fast enough to catch him.

He truly didn't expect Yuzhi to be so crazy, and he certainly didn't expect the power of nature to erupt to this extent!

Previously, Yui had been using the power of nature, but at that level, she was mostly integrating the power of nature into her own chakra.

Such combat is unpredictable and can make one's attacks stronger, but it can only be considered a routine operation.

But this guy has managed to balance the chakra within his body with that enormous natural power, which, in Isshiki's eyes, is no different from being insane!

The sheer amount of chakra the Otsutsuki possesses, and the immense amount of natural energy they would need to fuse to achieve balance, is simply unimaginable.

If one is not careful, there will be no chance to find someone to use the 'Wedge', and one will be instantly devoured by the power of nature.

But how could the power of nature unleash such might?

Isshiki knew that if the fight continued like this, Hagoromo wouldn't be able to hold out for long, but the key issue was that he probably wouldn't be able to hold out for long either.

This is definitely not the outcome he wants; he has to find a way!

"now that."

Suddenly, he heard the roar of the Ten-Tails. In an instant, he seemed to realize something, and his expression became even more gloomy.

"Since you care so much about these ants, and are even willing to associate with them, then I'll wipe them all out. I want to see how you react!"

Thinking this, he suddenly turned and transformed into a streak of light!

"Um?"

Yuri also instantly noticed Isshiki's movement, which caused his expression to change slightly, and he quickly followed.

"You're too late!"

However, just a few breaths later, when Yuri caught up with Isshiki, Isshiki had already raised his hands, and the Ten-Tails roared below, its terrifying chakra gathering wildly in the sky.

"I admit that you are powerful enough now, and I also admit that you are crazy enough now."

However, as an Otsutsuki, you have such an obvious flaw: you actually care about ants that can be easily crushed underfoot. This means you are destined to be restrained.

Your spatial and temporal magic is indeed very powerful. So I'm curious about one thing: to what extent can you use such spatial and temporal magic?

Before the words were even finished, Isshiki's figure suddenly shrank, and his chakra had already been transmitted to the sky.

Yuzhi slightly raised his head, and the corner of his mouth twitched slightly as the darkness deepened, and behind the countless dark clouds were densely packed, enormous meteorites!

This scene is even more terrifying than what Ban created in the original work, and each of these meteorites is larger than the second one of Ban's Tian'ai Zhenxing.

Even Yuzhi was taken aback by this scene, but his gaze quickly became slightly unfocused.

Because he sensed something, he involuntarily activated one of his spells the next moment.

"The Soul Forge."

In an instant, a vast amount of life essence rapidly flowed into his body.

This immense essence of life left even him, who had reached this point, feeling astonished, because it was simply too vast!

"Are Momoshiki and Urashiki already dead?"

The essence of life constantly surged within Yuki's body, continuously elevating his life state and level.

He immediately noticed that his pupil technique was improving, and even the strength of his absorption of natural energy was rapidly expanding.

This change left him bewildered, but it also made him understand why the Otsutsuki chose to take the "shortcut"—it was simply too easy!

"But this is for the best; it's time for all of this to end!"

Thinking to himself, Yuri looked up at Isshiki, and his newly acquired power instantly erupted.

(End of this chapter)