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Chapter 345: The Full Picture Yet to Unfold
Chapter 345: The Full Picture Yet to Unfold
Might Guy used his taijutsu to prove to the world that a mere mortal could rival the gods.
However, when the god in the eyes of the world, Narukami Kemono, also fought purely with taijutsu, he showed that no matter how close one gets, a god remains a god.
Boom!!!
In the already clear sky, a thunderous roar reverberated, more deafening than any thunder.
Accompanying it were waves of distorted space.
Under the influence of Toneri Otsutsuki's Rinnegan, the use of ninjutsu was prohibited in this area.
Hayato Kirisaki, along with Hagoromo Otsutsuki, Kaguya Otsutsuki, and Naruto Uzumaki, had engaged in a brutal close-quarters battle.
In this aspect, Hayato, who had emerged from the Warring States period with his extensive experience, had long since mastered the art of taijutsu.
Kaguya, who had been dormant for a millennium; Hagoromo, who had been a shut-in on the moon; and Naruto, who relied more on numbers than taijutsu, all seemed like novices before Hayato.
At first, Kaguya tried to overpower Hayato with her immortal body and Byakugan assistance.
However, after a few exchanges, she was sent flying by Hayato's punch, creating a massive crater in the ground.
Hayato did not pursue Kaguya.
He effortlessly dodged Naruto's incoming punches and kicked him away. From then on, he focused his attention on Hagoromo.
Among the three present, Kaguya was immortal, and Naruto still had his uses, leaving only Hagoromo as the primary target.
Hayato intended to give him a stronger opponent to face.
Additionally, Hayato sensed something amiss from Hagoromo—a feeling as if another pair of eyes were peering into his secrets.
"Rikudo Sennin?" Hayato asked, his expression turning stern. Ripples of purple began to form in his Rinnegan, and the power of the dojutsu quickly surged.
Since ninjutsu was prohibited, Rikudo Sennin was most likely spying on him through his own Rinnegan.
Although Hayato lacked a countermeasure, he understood the fundamental principle of dojutsu against dojutsu.
Regardless of the outcome, he could at least buy some time.
Furthermore, to ensure that his plans remained undetected, he needed to increase the pressure on Rikudo Sennin and distract him.
Hayato turned his gaze towards Hagoromo.
The next instant, a more violent explosion rocked the area.
Facing Hayato's icy and unwavering eyes, Hagoromo felt a mounting pressure.
Lacking close-quarters combat experience, he struggled to adapt to Hayato's direct, fierce, efficient, and unpredictable taijutsu.
Riiiip!
Soon, Hagoromo's left arm was torn off by Hayato, who grabbed and pulled with force.
Blood splattered everywhere.
Hagoromo grunted, and as he was blasted backward, a brand new left arm began to regrow segment by segment from the severed stump.
"Lord Hagoromo!" Naruto shouted angrily as he rushed over to intercept Hayato.
He didn't mind Kaguya's injuries, but Hagoromo was clearly on their side, and Naruto wouldn't stand idly by.
"After all this time, your taijutsu still hasn't improved much, Naruto," Hayato remarked as he slapped away Naruto's incoming punch with one hand and reached out with the other.
Naruto quickly swung his other arm to block.
Hayato's outstretched hand grabbed Naruto's arm, and as he pulled him back, he suddenly raised his knee.
Bang!
Naruto's abdomen contracted as he involuntarily opened his mouth.
Beads of sweat broke out on his forehead, one after another, in the moments that followed.
"Sage, I'm afraid I won't last much longer," Toneri said, his breath coming in heavy gasps as he was struck and flung away by Yuyi Xuan Yue once more.
Yuyi Xuan Yue's strength had always been superior to his own.
Now, in an area of expertise for Yuyi and his own weakest area, Toneri was at a severe disadvantage.
As for his teammates, Naruto's help was limited, and Kaguya Otsutsuki was only concerned with finding the perfect moment to strike, regardless of her allies' lives.
If they continued to drag things out as the Sage of Six Paths intended, Toneri's life would be in danger.
The Sage of Six Paths sighed.
Not only was Toneri's situation unfavorable, but things weren't going well for him either.
It seemed that Yuyi Xuan Yue had noticed something.
Under the interference of Yuyi's Rinnegan, the Sage found it difficult to see the full picture of Yuyi's dojutsu techniques.
During this time, he had only managed to discern that Yuyi's Rinnegan possessed the Heavenly Truth-Seeking Art, All-Drawing Force, Absorption Seal, Intimidation, and the Heavenly Jewel of the Divine Tree—techniques that were either common or had already been displayed.
As for the deeper secrets, they were blocked by Yuyi's powerful Rinnegan.
To break through and uncover them, it would likely take a significant amount of time.
However, if Toneri continued to endure in his current state, he obviously wouldn't be able to last for the full duration of the Heavenly Jewel of the Divine Tree's time limit.
"I hope that things won't devolve into the worst-case scenario," the Sage of Six Paths murmured, withdrawing his gaze from Yuyi Xuan Yue and casting one last glance at the desert below.
"This place..."
The Sage of Six Paths seemed to have thought of something. Without another word, he infused the last of his chakra, which he had been reserving for exploring Yuyi Xuan Yue's abilities, into Toneri Otsutsuki's body.
Instantly, Toneri's aura surged.
"I can keep up now!"
Toneri's eyes followed Yuyi Xuan Yue's every move intently.
Whereas before his eyes and body couldn't keep up with Yuyi's speed, he was now finally able to react in time.
Although he couldn't overpower Yuyi, at least he wasn't in constant mortal danger, and he could hold on for longer.
Yuyi Xuan Yue also noticed the change in Toneri.
"The Sage of Six Paths' chakra?" Yuyi asked.
Indeed, the subtle feeling of being watched, which had persisted throughout the battle, had completely vanished just now.
Yuyi understood that the Sage of Six Paths had stopped his attempts at exploration and had instead chosen to use the remainder of his chakra to aid Toneri.
Facing Toneri, who had powered up once more, Yuyi, having already achieved his goal, was no longer in a rush.
The battle between these six-paths-level fighters continued in the high skies.
Compared to their initial location, the four combatants had traveled hundreds of kilometers, now fighting above another desert.
This area was still within the influence of the Heavenly Jewel of the Divine Tree.
However, as time passed, the gold paper on the onusa was almost completely burned away.
One minute and thirty seconds... ten seconds...
In the final moments, under Yuyi Xuan Yue's explosive power, Kaguya Otsutsuki, Toneri Otsutsuki, and Naruto all sustained various injuries.
But at this point, even Naruto understood that if they could just hold on a little longer, everything would change.
All three of them remained calm and avoided making any fatal mistakes, despite their injuries.
Finally!
The last second ticked by, and the gold paper was completely burned away.
The onusa, which had been stuck in the void, disappeared.
With the seal completely lifted, Naruto and his allies' eyes lit up.
(End of Chapter)
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