Chapter 768: Broken Mask (6k)

Chapter 768: Broken Mask (6k)



"Melted Body Transformation Mode!"

As Naruto charged forward, the Six Paths Jinchuriki also sprang into action. Elder Purple's body was enveloped in scorching molten lava, forming a protective barrier in front of Naruto.

In Melted Body Transformation Mode, Elder Purple's defense was formidable, even the current Naruto couldn't quickly defeat her.

Whoosh!

At that moment, Kikosho Yakazawa, wielding an iron rod, leaped forward and smashed towards Naruto from the side.

Clang!

Kirabi swiftly drew his sword to block.

"Rat Tail Ball!"

Yubimaru released multiple streams of blue flames.

However, considering the distance to Hinata, the flames didn't shoot towards her but focused on Itachi, who was positioned in the middle.

"Sage Art: Phoenix Fire Technique!"

Itachi swiftly performed hand seals and expelled Sage Technique fireballs, not only countering the attack but also leaving many remaining fireballs to continue striking the Jinchuriki and White Masked Itachi.

"Water Style: Bubble Technique!"

Taka took out a straw, gathered Chakra at his throat, and blew out a large number of bubbles at high speed.

Boom!!

The bubbles instantly exploded upon contact with the flames, scattering them in all directions.

The six Jinchuriki of White Masked Itachi, along with Naruto's team, all took action, creating a chaotic scene with constant explosions, causing numerous trees to break, and craters to appear on the ground.

Kakashi, observing the entire battlefield through the Transparent World, noticed a flaw in Elder Purple's defense under Naruto's high-intensity offense. He unleashed the Sage Chakra he had gathered earlier and swiftly took action.

"Flash Step!"

In Lightning Style Chakra Mode, dazzling electric light enveloped Kakashi's body.

The Sage version of the Lightning Attribute Chakra activated his body exceptionally well, and Kakashi could feel his strength rapidly increasing.

The Sage Mode boost, combined with the Lightning Style Breath Chakra Mode and the Transparent World, made Kakashi's speed incredibly terrifying.

Even though Elder Purple noticed Kakashi's movement through shared vision, she couldn't dodge his strike, and her body was sliced in half at the waist.

"The other world's Kakashi has such formidable strength, even with his Sharingan."

White Masked Itachi's eyebrows furrowed slightly.

This was beyond his expectations. Based on Kakashi's appearance, he should be around seventeen or eighteen years old, similar to Naruto's age.

Yet, his speed surpassed that of the thirty-year-old Kakashi, and he had also mastered Sage Mode.

"Great opportunity!"

Naruto's eyes lit up, and he immediately wanted to take advantage of the situation to remove the black rod from Elder Purple.

Whoosh!!

At that moment, a terrifying aura suddenly erupted.

White Masked Itachi wouldn't allow Naruto to remove the Chakra Receiver. He directly controlled all the Jinchuriki to unleash their Tailed Beast Chakra, causing them all to enter a Partial Tailed Beast Transformation state.

A ferocious Chakra aura instantly filled the entire forest.

Whoosh!!

Several dark red Chakra tails lashed towards Naruto, sending him flying.

"Infinite Heavenly Pull!"

Seeing the opponent unleash Tailed Beast Chakra, Nagato didn't hold back. He extended his hand to pull Yubimaru towards him and used the Asura Path to swiftly absorb the Jinchuriki's Chakra.

The battle against Earthly Nagato had consumed a significant amount of Nagato's Chakra.

Kakashi's eyes lit up. Utilizing the Sage Lightning Style, he swiftly moved across the battlefield, occasionally using Yamaibane to pluck the Jinchuriki's Chakra, growing more courageous with each battle.

Kirabi, witnessing this, remembered that his Jelly Muscle could also counter the Partial Tailed Beast Transformation. He used his Jelly Muscle to devour the Tailed Beast Chakra.

Nagato and his team felt relieved, but White Masked Itachi, who was having his Chakra drained, was not pleased.

These Tailed Beasts were all collected by him through hard work, and they were his Chakra!

Roar!

A terrifying roar echoed.

Under Itachi's control, Elder Purple's body rapidly transformed, eventually becoming a gigantic red ape.

"She can even achieve Full Tailed Beast Transformation!"

Kakashi's eyebrows furrowed tightly.

He had originally thought that controlling six Jinchuriki simultaneously and achieving Partial Tailed Beast Transformation was the limit, but he hadn't expected her to be capable of Full Tailed Beast Transformation as well.

The concepts of Partial Tailed Beast Transformation and Full Tailed Beast Transformation were entirely different.

If the opponent wasn't an Impure World Reincarnation, Kakashi was confident that he could defeat a Partial Tailed Beast Transformation Jinchuriki with a single full-power strike.

However, even with his full-power Dream Blade, Kakashi wasn't certain he could defeat a Full Tailed Beast Transformation Jinchuriki.

"Bee, it's time for you to transform as well."

The Eight-Tails reminded.

Naruto couldn't achieve Full Tailed Beast Transformation, and the only one capable of rivaling the Tailed Beasts was Kirabi.

"Understood!"

Kirabi roared and leaped into the air, transforming into his complete Tailed Beast form. A giant bull with octopus-like tentacles appeared before everyone's eyes, looking even more robust than Elder Purple's Full Tailed Beast Transformation.

Boom!!

The clash between the two Full Tailed Beast Transformation Jinchuriki caused trees to shatter with each limb collision. Even the ground cracked, sending mud and rocks flying.

In the blink of an eye, the forest was on the verge of becoming a basin.

"Eight-Tails, if you can handle one, how about facing several more?"

White Masked Itachi smirked and commanded all the Jinchuriki to enter Full Tailed Beast Transformation.

With several fierce beastly roars, one after another, enormous Tailed Beast true forms manifested before Itachi and the others.

Dai Tu and his companions, barely reaching two meters in height, seemed like slightly larger insects before the colossal Tailed Beasts.

"Damn it, why isn't the main body here yet!"

Dai Tu's Shadow Clone felt the immense pressure.

During the Fourth Great Ninja War, the appearance of a Jinchuriki capable of controlling the Full Tailed Beast Transformation would warrant a powerful ninja village to be on high alert, deploying strong ninja forces to intercept.

Now, they had seven people facing six fully transformed Tailed Beasts, and the danger was evident.

The situation was manageable, but if the six Tailed Beasts used their Tailed Beast Balls together, even Nagato might not be able to stop them, and they could only focus on self-preservation.

Just as Dai Tu was considering using the Lightning God Technique to send Hinata away, a burst of laughter echoed.

"Looks like we're just in time!"

Jiraiya flashed forward with a hearty laugh, quickly forming hand seals and slamming them onto the ground.

"Summoning Jutsu!"

Boom! A white mist appeared, and the not-so-small Toad Gamabunta emerged on the battlefield, with Chizuma Sage and Fukuzawa Chizuma, two Sages, on Jiraiya's shoulders.

"Hey, little Jiraiya, didn't you die? And why do you look younger?"

Chizuma Sage stared at Jiraiya's profile, and the entire frog was stunned.

"You didn't use some forbidden technique, did you?"

Fukuzawa asked worriedly.

In the ninja world, any resurrection-related jutsu was generally harmful.

"Gamabunta, why didn't you tell the two Sages about me?"

Jiraiya complained.

After the battle, he specifically explained the parallel world situation to this world's Gamabunta.

"Do you think I have nothing better to do? I didn't know you'd be fighting so soon, and against such exaggerated opponents."

Gamabunta huffed.

When the six fully transformed Tailed Beasts turned their gaze towards Gamabunta, he almost wanted to retreat to Myoboku Mountain.

What kind of Summoning was this? A Tailed Beast team-building exercise?

"Sages, regarding my situation, it's a long story, so let's talk about it after the battle."

Jiraiya ended the topic while gathering natural energy.

"You lecherous Sage!"

Naruto was excited about Jiraiya's arrival but also felt a bit concerned.

"Sasori, be careful from now on."

Nagato warned Sasori, who had approached him.

Sasori's strength was considered formidable in the entire Shinobi world, but within their small team, he was relatively weaker.

"Hmm."

Sasori nodded without arguing, gazing at the distant gigantic creatures.

Puppet masters excelled in battlefield tactics, requiring time to set up traps, and they were indeed weaker in impromptu battles like this.

"The enemies are quite large."

Might Guy ran to Kakashi's side and complained.

"Finally, the reinforcements have arrived."

Seeing Jiraiya and his team, Kakashi breathed a slight sigh of relief.

Their seven-person squad was already strong, and with Jiraiya's group, they had a good chance of defeating the six fully transformed Tailed Beasts.

Additionally, with the Allied Shinobi Forces holding the advantage in various parts of the battlefield, the scales of victory were already tilting in their favor.

"Such a spirited little friend!"

The adult Might Guy looked at Kakashi, whose body emanated blue light and whose face showed no trace of despair or defeat, and couldn't help but give him a thumbs up with a smile.

Looking at Kakashi like this, he felt like he was seeing the most spirited and talented Kakashi from over twenty years ago, when Dai Tu and his companions were still alive, and before White Fang had sacrificed himself.

"The other 'me'..."

The adult Kakashi also noticed the dazzling presence on the battlefield and the black-haired youth and brown-haired beauty behind him, feeling a sense of indescribable melancholy.

This team was truly impressive.

"Kakashi, look at 'you,' you seem like that unsuccessful middle-aged man with a troubled life."

Dai Tu noticed the adult Kakashi's expression and couldn't help but tease.

Kakashi had also noticed the arrival of the adult Kakashi and was observing him from the corner of his eye. Hearing Dai Tu's words, he refuted, "That's the demeanor of a mature man. He's at least the leader of the Third Division of the Shinobi Alliance; he's not some unsuccessful middle-aged man."

After all, this was "him," and it wasn't Dai Tu's place to comment.

"At least he's a successful but jaded middle-aged man."

Kakashi added.

Adult Kakashi: ...

"Don't say that."

Hinata shook her head earnestly.

Adult Kakashi felt a bit teary-eyed. Indeed, in every world, Hinata was always the gentle and kind Hinata.

"You shouldn't judge people by their appearance; it's not good."

Hinata said.

Adult Kakashi touched his face. Did he really look like a jaded middle-aged man? "There are other parallel world ninjas, and they're Jiraiya and Orochimaru."

White Masked Dai Tu revealed a hint of apprehension.

Jiraiya and Orochimaru were not to be trifled with, and being from a parallel world, they might have even more bizarre techniques.

Facing so many powerful opponents, White Masked Dai Tu dared not be careless. He simultaneously controlled the six Tailed Beasts and launched a full-scale attack.

"Sage Mode!"

With the help of the two Sages, Jiraiya quickly gathered natural energy and entered Sage Mode, using a large-scale Sage Technique Fire Style with Gamabunta.

"Sage Technique: Cyclone!"

Orochimaru, in his Sage Mode, utilized Wind Style breath to attack the Tailed Beast while expanding Jiraiya's Fire Style range.

"Magnet Style: Sand-Iron!"

Sasori controlled his puppet to create a large quantity of sand-iron, restricting the Tailed Beast's movements and providing support for the main attackers, Nagato and Jiraiya.

Under the relentless assault of powerful Sage Techniques from Kakashi and the others, even the fully transformed Tailed Beasts were struggling, putting them at a disadvantage.

However, Kakashi remained vigilant, as their opponents were Impure World Reincarnations, free from endurance concerns.

If they couldn't quickly defeat the six Jinchuriki, the battle would turn into a war of attrition, and Kakashi's team would be at a disadvantage.

"Although the Jinchuriki can't be killed due to being Impure World Reincarnations, the Tailed Beasts might be different."

A flash of insight struck Kakashi, and he asked Kirabi beside him.

"That's right. The Tailed Beasts can't be Impure World Reincarnations, so the opponent must have resurrected ninjas and then injected the Tailed Beasts into their bodies."

Kirabi conveyed Killer B's words to Kakashi.

"In other words, with sufficient power, it's possible to kill the Tailed Beasts."

Kakashi clenched his Yamaibane, determined.

Since the enemy's goal was the nine Tailed Beasts, if he killed one, the opponent would never be able to achieve their objective before the Tailed Beast's resurrection.

Normally, his Dream Blade couldn't kill a Tailed Beast.

But with two Jinchuriki on his team, by absorbing some chakra from Naruto or Kirabi, he could use a Dream Blade that surpasses his limits."

Moreover, with his mastery of Sage Techniques and the enhancement of Sage Chakra, along with the support of others, he might just be able to kill a Tailed Beast with a single strike.

Even if he couldn't kill it, he could severely injure it.

Then, his teammates could finish it off.

"Kill the Tailed Beast."

Adult Kakashi was surprised by his own idea, finding it somewhat plausible.

He touched his Rinnegan, hidden under his forehead protector. If he used Divine Might to attack the Tailed Beast's head, even a Tailed Beast might not survive.

Naruto, who had just finished communicating with the Five-Tails, overheard this and quickly spoke up:

"Little Kakashi-sensei, don't be hasty. These Tailed Beasts are under control. Son Goku said that if we help them break free, they'll help us."

Kakashi didn't respond.

Extracting the black rods from these dangerous Tailed Beasts wouldn't be easy.

There were six of them, and a formidable Masked Man was watching from the sidelines.

However, Kakashi didn't rush into action.

This battle, by its nature, couldn't be quickly concluded. If they could gain the Tailed Beasts' assistance, it would be ideal.

With everyone's help, Naruto exerted all his strength and finally managed to extract the black rod from the Five-Tails.

At that moment, Naruto gained the acknowledgment of the Nine-Tails within him.

It finally understood that Naruto was truly willing to work for the Tailed Beasts, not just using them like other ninjas.

"Ten-Tailed Juggernaut!"

White Masked Itachi summoned the Ten-Tailed Juggernaut without hesitation and used a secret technique to retrieve the Four-Tails, which had broken free from his control.

He had released the Tailed Beasts, confident in his preparations.

However, something unexpected happened to White Masked Itachi.

Boom!!

A dazzling golden light flashed by.

Naruto, who had previously exited Nine-Tails Chakra Mode due to chakra exhaustion, was now enveloped in an even brighter golden light. His aura soared, surpassing even Nagato, who could suppress the Tailed Beasts alone.

"Naruto, how did you do that? It's so cool!"

Itachi stared wide-eyed at Naruto, who was now surrounded by a golden aura and had a chakra cloak.

How did he suddenly change into such a cool form during the fight?

"I can't teach you that, but I can let you experience it."

"Ichibi, Kyubi!"

Naruto unleashed the Nine-Tails' chakra, rapidly creating a Kyubi made of golden chakra, enveloping Itachi and the others within it.

Although he couldn't control the Nine-Tails, as long as Naruto maintained his Tailed Beast transformation, Itachi couldn't be injured within the Nine-Tails' chakra.

With the complete acknowledgment of the Nine-Tails, Naruto's strength improved significantly.

With Nagato, Jiraiya, and others' assistance, in just two or three minutes, the black rods were extracted from the remaining five Tailed Beasts, freeing them from Itachi's control.

"They should use the Tailed Beast Ball."

White Masked Itachi's expression beneath the mask turned extremely ugly.

This was the worst-case scenario.

However, White Masked Itachi quickly regained his composure.

He had prepared for over a decade for Infinite Tsukuyomi, and he was ready for such situations.

White Masked Itachi, expressionless, used the Ten-Tailed Juggernaut to retrieve all the Tailed Beasts. He sealed the Eight-Tails' tentacles and the two sealed horns into the Ten-Tailed Juggernaut.

With eight complete Tailed Beasts, he only needed to gather the nine types of Tailed Beast chakras to revive the Ten-Tails.

Of course, due to imperfections, the power would be slightly weaker, and the revival would take longer.

In the midst of the battle, White Masked Daito could no longer afford to be picky. With the arrival of reinforcements from parallel worlds, the power of the Shinobi Alliance far exceeded expectations. If he didn't revive the Ten-Tails now, there might never be another chance.

Roar!!!

With the nine types of chakra gathered, the Ten-Tailed Juggernaut let out a terrifying roar, its overwhelming power causing the ground to shatter and stones to levitate.

"Zetsu, bring Sasuke here, and make it quick!" White Masked Daito shouted into the air, knowing that Zetsu was definitely around. He never considered Zetsu as one of his own, for he was well aware that Zetsu was both an ally and a backup plan for Uchiha Sasuke.

"Received."

As White Masked Daito had anticipated, a white head popped out of the ground, let out a sinister laugh, and then disappeared.

Boom!

The evolving Ten-Tailed Juggernaut was growing stronger with each passing second, its formidable chakra causing all the Shinobi present to display looks of astonishment.

At this moment, regardless of whether they knew about White Masked Daito's Moon Eye Plan or not, it was evident that the Ten-Tailed Juggernaut was in grave danger.

"This monster's chakra... it could destroy the entire Shinobi world!"

Nagato's expression turned solemn.

The water from the parallel world was much deeper than they had imagined.

Compared to the chakra of the Ten-Tailed Juggernaut at this moment, even the Bijuu's chakra seemed insignificant.

"Kamui!"

Adult Kakashi, witnessing the situation, immediately unleashed his chakra and, focusing on the Ten-Tailed Juggernaut's head, utilized the most powerful Kamui he had acquired since obtaining the Mangekyo Sharingan.

Concerned about being unable to stop the Ten-Tailed Juggernaut, he poured most of his chakra into the technique, not holding back as he usually did.

The invisible space distortion made the already ugly head of the Ten-Tailed Juggernaut even more grotesque.

"Kamui? How come I didn't sense the original body?"

Daito's shadow clone, upon seeing the familiar space distortion, initially thought the original body had arrived. After sensing the situation, he realized it was Adult Kakashi using the technique.

"Well done, big shot Kakashi! That's my dojutsu!"

Daito's shadow clone was shocked.

Even the real Daito hadn't used Kamui, yet Kakashi had just done so, turning the tables.

"That Sharingan's ability is actually Kamui."

Orochimaru's expression turned pensive.

Due to the side effects, Adult Kakashi rarely used Kamui, so Orochimaru, who had joined forces with Adult Kakashi on the first day, was unaware of the Mangekyo Sharingan's ability.

Just as Adult Kakashi thought he had succeeded, the distorted space suddenly returned to normal, and the Ten-Tailed Juggernaut's head remained intact.

"How is this possible?"

Adult Kakashi was stunned. This was the first time his Kamui had failed, although he had missed before.

For a moment, it was unclear if the Masked Man had used some special means or if it was due to the Ten-Tailed Juggernaut's unique characteristics.

Daito's shadow clone's eyelids twitched uncontrollably.

As the person most familiar with Kamui, he naturally understood what had just happened.

Only someone with Kamui could make Kamui ineffective.

And at this moment, the enemy they faced was none other than the Masked Man.

"Big shot Kakashi, let me ask you this: in this world, didn't I die in the Third Great Ninja War, right?"

Daito's shadow clone asked in a deep voice.

"Yes, it was during the Third Great Ninja War, at the Battle of Kannabi Bridge."

As Kakashi spoke of this sorrowful event, his eyes darkened.

Hearing this, Daito's anxiety lessened slightly.

He gave Kakashi a subtle signal, which Kakashi immediately understood. He had Killer Bee, in his complete Bijuu form, block Daito's shadow clone and Adult Kakashi's bodies.

Whoosh!

A few seconds later, Kakashi and the others launched a joint attack towards the Masked Man.

Facing the siege of over ten powerful Shinobi, White Masked Daito remained unflustered.

He knew he couldn't defeat so many opponents, but with Kamui at his disposal, he could buy some time.

Once Uchiha Sasuke arrived, the situation would change from defense to offense.

"I want to see just who you are!"

Just as White Masked Daito entered the Kamui space, Daito's shadow clone hurled a Rasengan towards White Masked Daito's head.

While Killer Bee blocked the attack, Daito had taught Adult Kakashi how to use Kamui to absorb people. He then created a shadow clone, allowing Adult Kakashi to absorb Daito into the Kamui space.

Boom!

Even though White Masked Daito's mask was specially made and incredibly sturdy, it shattered under the immense power of the Rasengan, revealing the gloomy face beneath.

"You... why...?"

Daito's shadow clone stared at the unmasked Daito, his expression freezing in place. His eyes widened, his pupils dilating involuntarily. Even his breathing seemed to stall, and all he could hear was the sound of his own accelerated heartbeat pounding in his ears.

Why? Why? Why?

Daito had countless questions swirling in his mind, but the sudden revelation left him speechless.

"What would a sheltered flower like you understand anyway!"

PS:

6k

I finished writing at around one in the morning, which is probably my limit. If I continue any later, I might not be able to sleep until tomorrow morning. My mind is buzzing with ideas after writing this.

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