Chapter 140: Otsutsuki Isshiki

Chapter 140: Otsutsuki Isshiki

His demeanor was surprisingly calm, as if he were casually chatting with a friend.

"Hmph... well, thank you for the compliment."

Boruto, alongside Naruto, slowly approached Boruto and gently waved him back.

Boruto didn't put up a front this time and obediently stepped back.

"I owe you an apology, Uzumaki Naruto. My unruly child has been causing you some trouble lately, and now I'm here to take him home."

Jigen spoke politely.

"That doesn't matter at all.

Leader of the Kara, Jigen, I've been wanting to meet you for a long time."

Boruto and Naruto took a deep breath, their fists clenched tightly.

In addition to the chakra fluctuations, there was also a strong qi fluctuation, the two complementing each other to make his aura exceptionally powerful.

This caused Jigen to reveal a hint of surprise.

"Hmm? Not bad chakra... But are you sure you want to be my enemy? That might bring you a lot of grief. You should know... I'm only here to take back the disobedient child."

Jigen said with a smile.

"Ugh..."

As Jigen spoke, Kawaki's face broke out in a cold sweat.

"Stop monologuing!"

Boruto and Naruto roared, propelling themselves forward with a push of their legs, appearing at Jigen's side, and throwing a punch.

Boruto and Naruto came fast, but they also left fast.

The next moment, they were sent flying hundreds of meters away with a sweep of Jigen's leg, crashing into more than a dozen trees!

"Dad!"

"Seventh Hokage!"

Boruto and Kawaki shouted.

Jigen raised his right hand, and whoosh, whoosh, whoosh.

Several black rods instantly pierced through the air and impaled Boruto and Naruto's limbs.

"Oof!"

Boruto and Naruto cried out in pain:

"This thing... it's absorbing my chakra..."

"This guy is strong. He's far superior to Delta," said Kurama from within Boruto.

"Ah... but this time, I can't lose! I can't keep losing face in front of the kids," said Boruto and Naruto.

"Oh? Are you ready to go all out?" Kurama asked.

"I'm counting on you, Kurama."

"I understand!"

The conversation between the two came to an end.

Kurama's chakra cloak erupted.

The black rods that had been impaled in Boruto and Naruto's bodies were expelled from their bodies.

Naruto's wounds healed instantly, and he flashed into a streak of orange light, rushing toward Jigen.

Boom, boom, boom, boom! The two clashed continuously, their fists and feet colliding and causing the surrounding earth and trees to be crushed.

Boruto and Kawaki could only retreat again and again.

Kawaki stared at Boruto and Naruto in disbelief:

"When did the Seventh Hokage... become so strong?"

He recalled their previous battle against Delta, which was far less intense than this.

"Dad was holding back before because of Himawari. Now that she's not here, he can go all out," Boruto said, his fists clenched tightly.

Boruto's heart was stirred, but he was also worried.

Although he couldn't see the battlefield clearly, he could tell that his dad was being knocked back repeatedly.

But in the moment of being knocked back, Boruto and Naruto would get up like nothing had happened and resume fighting their enemy.

Rumbling! The sound of violent explosions rang out.

Soon, it reached the ears of the Konoha villagers nearby.

A group of ninjas rushed toward the battlefield.

Then they saw two streams of light entwined in battle.

"What... what is this?"

A ninja asked in horror as he looked at the shattered earth.

"One of them should be the Seventh Hokage, and the other..."

Moegi recognized the golden light but hesitated to speak.

"That's Jigen, the leader of Kara!"

Kawaki's voice rang out.

"Kara... those guys..." Moegi's expression changed as he thought of Ao.

"The Seventh Hokage is fighting an enemy! Everyone, let's support the Seventh Hokage!" One of the ninjas shouted.

Then all the ninjas formed hand seals.

"Lightning Release: Earth Style Wall!"

Rumbling! Hundreds of lightning bolts struck out, aiming at Jigen, who was fighting Boruto and Naruto. Jigen was slightly distracted as he absorbed these energies, and he was kicked away by Boruto and Naruto.

This made his expression a little displeased, and he brushed off the dust from his body before turning to face the many Konoha ninjas.

"Everyone, run! This is not a battle you can interfere in!"

Boruto and Naruto also shouted at the Konoha ninjas.

Unfortunately, it was too late.

A patch of black rods shot out, piercing the bodies of the Konoha ninjas and pinning them to the ground, immobilizing them.

"Damn it... how did it come to this..."

"The black rods... they're absorbing my chakra."

"So strong... is this who the Seventh Hokage has been fighting?

"It's completely useless! Damn it!"

Many of the ninjas felt dejected, helplessly watching as Naruto and Boruto flew towards Jigen once more, engaging him in fierce combat.

"Damn it! Can we only stand by and watch?"

Boruto watched the battle from a distance, his expression bitter.

"The gap is too wide. Jigen's own power and his harmony with the Karma are far beyond us..." Kawaki said, equally frustrated.

"Damn it! If only that arrogant Sasuke Uchiha was here."

Boruto couldn't help but think of Sasuke.

Kawaki's expression froze: "Yeah, if only he were here too..."

Boom!!

Just as the two were talking.

A massive Kirin suddenly fell from the sky, forcing Jigen to absorb the lightning and pause in place, bearing the brunt of Naruto and Boruto's attacks before being kicked hundreds of meters away by Sasuke.

Naruto, Boruto, and Sasuke drew closer to each other, exchanging a glance and a faint smile.

Then, they turned their gazes towards Jigen in the distance.

This scene filled the hearts of the Konoha ninjas with excitement.

Here they come! Here they come!

The legendary savior duo, the Seventh Hokage who defeated Kaguya Otsutsuki! The strongest Uchiha ninja!

With them here, there's absolutely no way we can lose!

Jigen lightly dusted off the dirt from his clothes and stood up, his eyes fixed on the duo as he said, "Things seem to be getting a little tricky. I've underestimated the two of you."

Whoosh!!

This time, Boruto and Naruto didn't respond to Jigen's words; instead, they flew up to face him.

The two worked together seamlessly, their teamwork impeccable, and fought Jigen, who had entered Karma Two, on equal footing.

Not far away.

Senju Tianren recognized Jigen and recalled the time in the Ninja World when the latter had planted and modified the Divine Tree, provoking him before ultimately being punched to death.

Unbelievable... This guy turns out to be one of Boruto's bosses and even a vessel for Otsutsuki.

If only we had known earlier, we could have let him reveal more back then and possibly obtained more intelligence.

However, it's not too late now.

With their current strength, the fight should last a while.

Eventually, it will definitely attract stronger opponents.

But having said that... are Naruto and Boruto's strengths a little too weak?

Up until now, Senju Tianren had always suspected that the two were hiding their true powers.

But after witnessing the entire battle today, he was at a loss for words.

In his opinion, there was no doubt that Boruto was stronger than Naruto.

Recalling the final battle with Kaguya in the Naruto series, it was the Six Paths Naruto who did most of the fighting, with the Six Paths Sasuke playing a supporting role.

If it weren't for finally obtaining the power of eight and a half tails, the Six Paths Sasuke would have likely been pummeled by the Six Paths Naruto; there was definitely a whole level of difference between their strengths.

If we were to rank Kaguya Otsutsuki according to her strength back then.

She would be at the upper echelons of the Six Paths realm, comparable to the Sage of Six Paths.

And Naruto and Sasuke, having obtained the power of the Sage of Six Paths, were able to confront Kaguya Otsutsuki, an opponent at the upper Six Paths tier.

Among them, Naruto's strength should be in the upper-middle tier, while Sasuke would be in the lower-middle tier.

But now, looking at Naruto and Sasuke.

Their strength seemed to have only reached the introductory level of the Six Paths, and that too after having trained in martial arts for some time.

Their strength had diminished far too much.

Moreover... these two guys never once used the power of the Six Paths throughout the battle.

So, was it because their Six Paths power had been exhausted, or had it been reclaimed by the Sage of the Six Paths?

The reason for Naruto and Boruto's weakness, the cause for their vilification in their previous lives, had finally been uncovered.

If Naruto and Boruto still possessed the power of the Six Paths, there would be no doubt that they could single-handedly sweep away foes like Urshifu and Momoshiki.

As for the man named Jigen before them.

Although he had performed admirably, in Senju Tianren's eyes, he was merely at the lower tiers of the Six Paths realm, slightly stronger than the introductory level of Naruto and Boruto.

Would someone of this caliber be qualified to be a subordinate?

The Otsutsuki clan member pulling the strings behind the scenes was worth anticipating.

A slight smirk appeared on Senju Tianren's lips.

"Your Majesty, it seems that this world's Naruto and Sasuke are in danger. Should we... go to their aid?"

The Ninja World's Naruto anxiously asked.

"Quietly observe. These guys have never been our target. From the beginning to the end, our only objective is the leader behind the shells, Otsutsuki," Senju Tianren replied, his tone indifferent.

The Ninja World's Naruto pouted slightly, feeling a bit disappointed, but he could only continue watching the intense battle unfold.

Boom! The battle raged on.

Perhaps it was the end of their warm-up, or perhaps Naruto and Boruto realized that they couldn't defeat Jigen by continuing like this. They both roared in anger and activated their God Tree Mode.

A colossal golden Nine-Tails and a fully formed Susanoo stood tall, their combined might exuding an aura of immense power that instilled a surge of excitement in the Leaf ninjas.

Despite his stoic expression, Jigen found himself gradually losing ground in the fierce battle, forced to retreat step by step under the relentless assault.

This turn of events further energized the Leaf ninjas.

"We can win! The combination of the Seventh Hokage and Uchiha Sasuke is indeed invincible!"

"Go, Seventh Hokage! Go, Uchiha Sasuke!"

"Damn you, shells! Die!"

"Konoha is the number one ninja village in the ninja world! You've picked the wrong opponents, you scumbags from the Kara organization!"

The Leaf ninjas shouted with determination.

Their loud voices stirred both Boruto and Kawaki.

"Are we really going to win? Is Jigen going to be defeated? This is his Karma Two state... unbelievable..."

Kawaki trembled with excitement, finding it hard to believe that what he had once only dreamed of was now unfolding before his very eyes.

Incredible!

"Dad! Uncle Sasuke is indeed the strongest! With their combination, they can defeat Urshifu, and they can definitely beat this guy too!"

Boruto raised his right hand in excitement.

"It looks like we're going to win," Ninja World Naruto said, a smile tugging at the corners of his mouth as his worries began to fade.

Boom!!!

Another heavy blow landed, and the shrunken Jigen spat out a mouthful of blood.

"Damn it! You two inferior beings! To push me to such a state... I admit your strength... but the game ends now.

I will kill you both in an instant and then take Kawaki away."

Jigen spoke coldly, his eyes shifting to Kawaki, who was observing from a distance.

It seemed that he had made up his mind about something.

"If you can," Boruto transmitted to Sasuke, unafraid.

"I won't let you take Kawaki away," Boruto transmitted to Naruto.

The two of them stood within the towering mecha, looking down at Jigen with renewed vigilance.

What other abilities does this guy have that he hasn't used yet?

He's incredibly strong.

Boom!!!

An awe-inspiring pillar of chakra erupted.

Before everyone's eyes, Jigen's form underwent a startling transformation.

Soon, he became a bizarre-looking man with horns on his head, a white eye on the left and a golden Sharingan on the right, black magatama adorning his bare chest, and strange clothing.

As they beheld this man, Boruto, Naruto, and Sasuke's expressions changed drastically.

"This form... Could it be an Otsutsuki?!"

"How is that possible? Is Jigen an Otsutsuki?!"

"Is this your true form, Jigen?!"

Far away, Kawaki's face was drenched in cold sweat, and the Karma mark on his body had disappeared at this critical moment.

Getting rid of the Karma mark had been his goal, his hope, and his wish.

But now that it was actually gone, and especially because it was due to Jigen's doing, his emotions were conflicted.

He didn't know what kind of actions Jigen, having revealed his true self, would take.

However, he knew that Jigen was now undoubtedly countless times more terrifying than before!

And he... was the target of this terrifying Jigen!

Was defeating Jigen an impossible luxury, after all?

Kawaki's eyes dimmed with despair.

"An Otsutsuki... another Otsutsuki... This guy is definitely stronger than Urshifu and Momoshiki... Dad, Uncle Sasuke, can they win?"

Boruto's worries resurfaced.

The group of Leaf ninjas watched with bated breath, their hearts pounding.

"An Otsutsuki! Another Otsutsuki!"

"Damn it! No wonder our strength seems so insignificant compared to this guy; he's an Otsutsuki!"

"Those damn Otsutsuki scumbags! When will they ever leave our village alone?!"

"Everyone, don't worry! The Seventh Hokage and Sasuke defeated Kaguya, Urshifu, and other powerful Otsutsuki; even if this is a new Otsutsuki, they won't lose!"

Boruto transmitted to Kakashi, seeing the fear on his companions' faces, and shouted to reassure them.

Meanwhile, Boruto transmitted to Might Guy, who had regained the use of his legs:

"An Otsutsuki, huh... Perhaps today is the day for me to burn with youth once more..."

"Guy! Don't rush! This opponent is not the imperfect Uchiha Madara; he's cautious and powerful... Even if you open the Eight Inner Gates, it will be difficult to display your full power, as this opponent won't give you the chance to do so..."

Boruto transmitted to Kakashi, having discerned the differences between this opponent and Madara through their battles.

Uchiha Madara was a madman who would let his opponents display their full strength and revel in the battle.

However, this Otsutsuki before them would only use the simplest methods to achieve victory!

(End of Chapter)

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