Chapter 262: Off to the Land of Waves, Hagoromo Otsutsuki!
Chapter 262: Off to the Land of Waves, Hagoromo Otsutsuki!
"It's over."
Sage Gamamaru raised his right hand, using his superior version of the Nara clan's Shadow Imitation Technique, the Toad Flat Shadow Manipulation Technique, to control Hagoromo Otsutsuki's body, causing him to lift his right hand as well.
Unlike Sage Gamamaru, Hagoromo held a sleek black rod in his hand.
Just as the tip of the rod was about to pierce his chin and impale his head, Hagoromo's eyes flickered.
Several dozen meters away, the two Seeking Orbs he could still control rushed back, but it seemed they wouldn't make it in time.
Hagoromo, in a seemingly hopeless situation, glanced around and suddenly said, "Interesting."
Hearing this, Sage Gamamaru's expression changed, and without hesitation, he sped up.
Clang!
A crisp collision sounded in front of Hagoromo as a pitch-black orb abruptly appeared below his chin, blocking the rod that was about to stab upward.
"Seeking Orb!" Sage Gamamaru exclaimed, his pupils shrinking.
"Correct," Hagoromo replied nonchalantly.
From the start, he had possessed four Seeking Orbs, but he had only revealed three, keeping the fourth hidden within his clothing to catch his opponent off guard and ensure a decisive victory.
After all, a ninja's personal intelligence often played a pivotal role in battle.
Unknown trump cards were always the greatest threat to one's enemies.
However, Hagoromo hadn't anticipated that revealing his trump card wouldn't immediately lead to victory; instead, it saved his life.
"I must admit, Sage Gamamaru, you are the most formidable and admirable opponent I have ever faced," Hagoromo acknowledged.
Unlike Senju Hashirama, who relied on brute force in the final stages of their battle, Sage Gamamaru exhibited true combat intelligence alongside his formidable strength.
Hagoromo had nearly capsized in their clash.
Therefore…
Such a powerful and rare adversary, whom he might not encounter again for a long time, did not deserve to fade into obscurity with age.
Death in battle was the most fitting end.
Hagoromo's eyes narrowed.
The Seeking Orb in front of him transformed into a sharp sword and lunged at Sage Gamamaru.
Sage Gamamaru dispelled the Toad Flat Shadow Manipulation Technique, preparing to dodge, when suddenly, the shadow beneath his feet erupted with Yin Release, causing him to hesitate momentarily.
Although Hagoromo hadn't learned any shadow-based secret techniques, the essence of such techniques was Yin Release.
He didn't need to perfectly mimic the technique; he only needed to unleash the power of Yin Release through the shadow to briefly disrupt Sage Gamamaru's rhythm.
Just like he was doing now.
Although Sage Gamamaru quickly adjusted, in that fleeting moment, the Seeking Orb had already reached him, and it was too late to evade.
Witnessing this, Sage Gamamaru sighed softly and was about to make the last decision of his life.
The next moment, something unexpected happened, surprising both Sage Gamamaru and Hagoromo.
Amidst the shattering of crystals, a golden, elongated chakra hand appeared and sped toward them at an incredible velocity.
Just as the Seeking Orb was about to hit Sage Gamamaru, the golden chakra hand swiftly grabbed him and forcefully flung him backward.
Boom!
As Sage Gamamaru fell to the ground, the chakra hand, which hadn't retracted in time, was shattered by the Seeking Orb.
Hagoromo noticed this and raised an eyebrow, turning his head.
He glanced at the now completely shattered cat's-eye stone on the ground, understanding that Naruto had just broken the seal on the stone with the cooperation of Kurama inside him, bursting out from within.
"Nine-Tails, always causing trouble."
Yuyi Xuan Yue shook his head.
If it wasn't for Kurama taking the initiative, there was no way Naruto, who hadn't even been to Turtle Island, could have accessed the Nine-Tails Chakra Mode.
However, one trouble added to another wasn't much of a problem.
It was better to solve them all at once.
Yuyi Xuan Yue waved his hand, and the three Seeking Orbs quickly flew back, hovering behind him.
On the other side,
Naruto, who had been holding back, clenched his fists and shouted enthusiastically, "Great Toad Sage, let's fight side by side from now on!"
"Naruto,"
The Great Toad Sage turned his head to look at the boy who had just broken the cat's-eye stone and saved his life. With a complicated expression, he nodded and warned,
"Be careful of Yuyi Xuan Yue's Seeking Orbs!"
"I know!"
Naruto nodded firmly, his gaze resolute as he looked at the three Seeking Orbs floating behind Yuyi Xuan Yue. With one hand gripping the sleek black rod, he faced Yuyi Xuan Yue, who was expressionless, and finally said in his heart,
"Kurama, it's our turn!"
"Then... let's begin!"
Within the seal space, Kurama's massive body appeared in the darkness, ready for battle, facing Yuyi Xuan Yue and the outside world!
Uchiha Madara, Senju Hashirama, and now Yuyi Xuan Yue! One jerk after another!
As the strongest of the Bijuu, Kurama had its temper, and it would not tolerate these guys constantly manipulating it!
Especially this time.
Feeling extremely uneasy and sensing a strong crisis, Kurama was determined not to go down without a fight.
It would go all out!
To hell with Yuyi Xuan Yue!
"Brat!" Kurama suddenly spoke, calling out to Naruto, who was about to act.
"What is it?" Naruto asked, puzzled.
Kurama looked deeply into Naruto's eyes and decided, "I'm entrusting everything to you!"
As the words fell, Kurama merged its full power with Naruto and opened up its heart.
It knew that if it didn't go all out and gamble at this moment, there might never be another chance.
In an instant, Naruto completely understood the existence named Kurama.
Without hesitation, he also opened up his heart.
Just like that, in a mere moment, with Kurama's initiative and their mutual understanding, the Jinchuriki and the Bijuu became one, and Naruto became the perfect Jinchuriki.
An even more powerful aura burst forth from Naruto.
Along with this, his golden chakra shroud changed once more, evolving from the Nine-Tails Chakra Mode to the Kurama Mode, complementing his Sage Mode and achieving the strongest state he could attain.
"Quite a display,"
Yuyi Xuan Yue commented, resting the black rod on his shoulder, unable to help but tease.
In a short time, he had witnessed Naruto's growth from a strength that could rival the Five Kage, to surpassing the Kage level, and now reaching a power just below the Six Paths.
Truly, he was the chosen hero of this world.
Faced with unprecedented danger, he immediately unleashed his greatest potential.
Yuyi Xuan Yue looked at Naruto, who was ready for battle.
However, he wondered if Naruto understood the principle of 'all things must come to an end'.
(End of Chapter)
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