Chapter 246

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How about letting Uchiha Haori's guardian be my opponent?

We must not add extra words. "How about letting" is okay; it's natural. Could also be "What, let Uchiha Haori's guardian come to be my opponent?" But we need natural English. We'll go with: "How about letting Uchiha Haori's guardian be my opponent?" That seems fine.

At the moment Haori and Yishi's battle broke out, Hikari also intercepted Pushi who was looking for trouble.

Looking at Hikari, who was filled with natural aura before him, Pushi's eyes showed a hint of disdain.

Besides, it doesn't matter now; although it's a shame I can't personally take care of that damned bastard, you seem to share similar blood with him, so killing you is also a good option.

Translation: "It doesn't matter anyway; although it's unfortunate I can't personally deal with that damn bastard, you seem to share similar blood with him, so killing you is also a good option!" Need to keep tone. We'll translate: "It doesn't matter anyway; although it's unfortunate I can't personally deal with that damn bastard, you seem to share similar blood with him, so killing you is also a good option!"

Guardian?

Hikari tilted her head; that idea is pretty interesting.

Translation: "Hikari tilted her head; this saying is quite interesting." We'll translate: "Hikari tilted her head; this saying is quite interesting."

Pushi is truly a traditional Great Tube Tree Clan; in their view there is no concept of lovers, slaughter is their instinct.

Devouring life, evolving their own life, becoming the god of the Great Tube Tree Clan—that's what they constantly seek.

Translation: "Devouring life, evolving their own life, becoming the Great Tube Tree God—that is what they constantly seek." We'll translate: "Devouring life, evolving their own life, becoming the Great Tube Tree God—that is what they constantly seek."

Even among their own kind, there is a relatively harsh hierarchy; in Pushi's view, Hikari is merely a 'guardian'.

Hikari naturally understands what this 'guardian' means, but she thinks this description is pretty good; she's willing to be Haori's guardian.

Translation: "Hikari naturally understands what this 'guardian' means, but she thinks this phrasing is not bad; she is willing to be Yuzhi's guardian." We'll translate: "Hikari naturally understands what this 'guardian' means, but she thinks this phrasing is not bad; she is willing to be Yuzhi's guardian."

Although, the actual situation might be the opposite.

Translation: "Although, the actual situation might be the reverse." We'll translate: "Although, the actual situation might be the reverse."

Say whatever you want, but I'm curious about one thing.

Translation: "Say whatever you like, but I'm curious about one thing." We'll translate: "Say whatever you like, but I'm curious about one thing."

Hikari shook her head, calmly looking at Pushi before her, as her chakra surged instantly and her body began to change gradually.

Translation: "Hikari shook her head, she calmly looked at Pushi before her, the chakra on her body surged instantly, and her body slowly began to change." We'll translate: "Hikari shook her head, she calmly looked at Pushi before her, the chakra on her body surged instantly, and her body slowly began to change."

Why are you always so confident, always imagining you're superior, but actually...

Translation: "\"Why are you always so confident, always imagining yourself superior, but actually\"" The line ends abruptly; we keep as is. We'll translate: "\"Why are you always so confident, always imagining yourself superior, but actually\""

Hikari's voice was clear and melodious, while Pushi's complexion turned especially grim, and that vibrant aura full of life and destruction made him realize something.

Translation: "Hikari's voice was clear and lingering, while Pushi's face beside her turned especially ugly; that lingering aura full of vitality and destruction made him realize something." We'll translate: "Hikari's voice was clear and lingering, while Pushi's face beside her turned especially ugly; that lingering aura full of vitality and destruction made him realize something."

This woman before him is probably not simple!

Translation: "This woman before him is probably not simple!" We'll translate: "This woman before him is probably not simple!"

In our eyes, you're nothing but a toy.

Translation: "\"In our eyes, you're nothing but a toy. \"" We'll translate: "\"In our eyes, you're nothing but a toy. \""

As her words fell, Hikari had completely changed; her silver hair flowed in the wind, and a silk-like robe covered her body.

Translation: "As her voice fell, Hikari had completely changed; silver hair fluttered in the wind, and a silken robe covered her body." We'll translate: "As her voice fell, Hikari had completely changed; silver hair fluttered in the wind, and a silken robe covered her body."

Behind her, black Truth-Seeking Balls continuously spun, and she launched an attack as soon as her words fell.

Translation: "Behind her, the black Truth-Seeking Orb kept spinning, and she launched an attack as soon as her voice fell." We'll translate: "Behind her, the black Truth-Seeking Orb kept spinning, and she launched an attack as soon as her voice fell."

Hum—

Translation: "Hum—" We'll keep as "Hum—" maybe with an em dash. We'll output: "Hum—"

A mighty force pierced through space, rushing straight at Pushi; facing such fierce power, Pushi's expression turned especially grim.

Translation: "Majestic power pierced space, straight toward Pushi's face; facing such ferocious power, Pushi's expression turned especially grim." We'll translate: "Majestic power pierced space, straight toward Pushi's face; facing such ferocious power, Pushi's expression turned especially grim."

Damn it!

Translation: "\"Damn it! \"" We'll output: "\"Damn it! \""

With a furious shout, Pushi's eyes instantly turned into the blue Rinnegan, and his body instantly transformed into countless paper cranes.

Translation: "With an angry shout, Pushi's eyes instantly turned into blue Samsara Eyes, and his body instantly transformed into countless paper cranes." We'll translate: "With an angry shout, Pushi's eyes instantly turned into blue Samsara Eyes, and his body instantly transformed into countless paper cranes."

Meanwhile, on another side, Pushi's figure appeared somewhat disheveled.

Translation: "Meanwhile, on another side, Pushi's figure appeared somewhat embarrassed." We'll translate: "Meanwhile, on another side, Pushi's figure appeared somewhat embarrassed."

Why aren't you using your time ability?

Translation: "\"Why aren't you using your time ability? \"" We'll output: "\"Why aren't you using your time ability? \""

However, Pushi had just appeared when Hikari's voice sounded from behind him.

Translation: "However, Pushi had just appeared when Hikari's voice sounded from behind him." We'll translate: "However, Pushi had just appeared when Hikari's voice sounded from behind him."

Hikari's speed is incredibly fast, almost too quick for the naked eye to follow!

Translation: "Hikari's speed is truly too fast, almost impossible to discern with the naked eye!" We'll translate: "Hikari's speed is truly too fast, almost impossible to discern with the naked eye!"

Oh, I know; we already know how your technique works, yet you haven't made any improvements.

Translation: "\"Oh, I know, we already know how your technique works, yet you haven't made any improvements. \"" We'll output: "\"Oh, I know, we already know how your technique works, yet you haven't made any improvements. \""

She threw a punch, and Pushi didn't even have time to react; that punch infused with natural power and Yin-Yang Release slammed hard into his chest.

Translation: "Throwing a punch, Pushi didn't even have time to react; that punch infused with Nature's Power and Yin-Yang Release slammed heavily into his chest." We'll translate: "Throwing a punch, Pushi didn't even have time to react; that punch infused with Nature's Power and Yin-Yang Release slammed heavily into his chest."

Bang—

Translation: "Bang—" We'll output: "Bang—"

In an instant, Pushi was smashed away like a meteor, and countless Wood Release techniques released by Hashirama along the way were instantly...

In an instant, Pushi was smashed away like a meteor, and countless Wood Release techniques released by ZhuZhang along the way were instantly...

Meanwhile, in the midst of his backward flight, Pushi belatedly discovered that Hikari had caught up to him and launched another attack.

Translation: "Meanwhile, in the midst of his backward flight, Pushi belatedly discovered that Hikari had caught up to him and launched another attack." We'll translate: "Meanwhile, in the midst of his backward flight, Pushi belatedly discovered that Hikari had caught up to him and launched another attack."

So, you're really just a toy after all!

Translation: "\"So, you really are just a toy! \"" We'll output: "\"So, you really are just a toy! \""

Bang—

Translation: "Bang—" We'll output: "Bang—"

Bang—

Translation: "Bang—" We'll output: "Bang—"

Bang—

Translation: "Bang—" We'll output: "Bang—"

Hikari's attacks were like a violent storm; she, already skilled in taijutsu, having reached this level of strength, could be said to have fully unleashed her advantage.

Translation: "Hikari's attacks were like a violent storm; she, who was already skilled in taijutsu, having reached this stage of strength, could be said to have fully unleashed her advantage." We'll translate: "Hikari's attacks were like a violent storm; she, who was already skilled in taijutsu, having reached this stage of strength, could be said to have fully unleashed her advantage."

Moreover, strictly speaking, Hikari's taijutsu killing power is probably stronger than Haori's; every time she strikes, she aims for vital points.

Translation: "Moreover, strictly speaking, Hikari's taijutsu lethality is probably greater than Yuzhi's; every strike she makes aims for vital points." We'll translate: "Moreover, strictly speaking, Hikari's taijutsu lethality is probably greater than Yuzhi's; every strike she makes aims for vital points."

After all, Hikari grew up in the chaotic Warring States period, but by Haori's era, the way of fighting had changed.

Translation: "After all, Hikari grew up in the most chaotic Warring States period, but by the time of Yuzhi's era, the way of fighting had changed." We'll translate: "After all, Hikari grew up in the most chaotic Warring States period, but by the time of Yuzhi's era, the way of fighting had changed."

Ninjas began to actively seek cooperation, rather than before when they had to consider how to defeat all enemies by themselves.

Translation: "Ninja began to actively seek cooperation, rather than previously having to consider how to single-handedly defeat all enemies on their own." We'll translate: "Ninja began to actively seek cooperation, rather than previously having to consider how to single-handedly defeat all enemies on their own."

Under such a violent storm of attacks, Pushi was completely bewildered; he truly couldn't understand how this woman could be more ruthless than Uchiha Haori.

Translation: "Under such a violent storm of attacks, Pushi was completely beaten senseless; he really couldn't understand how this woman could be more ruthless than Uchiha Haori." We'll translate: "Under such a violent storm of attacks, Pushi was completely beaten senseless; he really couldn't understand how this woman could be more ruthless than Uchiha Haori."

He also couldn't figure out another thing: when can ordinary people so easily break through their limits and reach the level of the Great Tube Tree Clan?

Translation: "He also couldn't understand another thing: when could mortals so easily break through limits and reach the level of the Great Tube Tree Clan?" We'll translate: "He also couldn't understand another thing: when could mortals so easily break through limits and reach the level of the Great Tube Tree Clan?"

He was indeed aware of Hikari's condition; he truly sensed that her life force was a bit off, but he didn't expect it to have reached this extent.

Translation: "He had indeed sensed something about Hikari's condition; he indeed felt that her life force was a bit off, but he hadn't expected it to have reached this point." We'll translate: "He had indeed sensed something about Hikari's condition; he indeed felt that her life force was a bit off, but he hadn't expected it to have reached this point."

The only thing he can now confirm is that he seems to have really been beaten into a toy.

Translation: "The one thing he can now confirm is that he seems to have really been beaten into a toy." We'll translate: "The one thing he can now confirm is that he seems to have really been beaten into a toy."

Impossible! Impossible!

Translation: "\"Impossible impossible! \"" We'll output: "\"Impossible impossible! \""

Pushi let out a furious roar; at the instant of Hikari's next attack, strange ripples occurred in the time around him, and his battle state also changed.

Translation: "Pushi roared angrily; at the instant of Hikari's next attack, strange fluctuations occurred in the time around him, and his battle state also changed." We'll translate: "Pushi roared angrily; at the instant of Hikari's next attack, strange fluctuations occurred in the time around him, and his battle state also changed."

Seeing such a direct 'being struck by a heavy punch' now turned into wanting to 'launch a heavy punch' himself, Hikari immediately realized what was going on.

Translation: "Such a situation of being directly 'hit by a heavy punch', now wanting to 'launch a heavy punch' in reverse, immediately let Hikari realize something." We'll translate: "Such a situation of being directly 'hit by a heavy punch', now wanting to 'launch a heavy punch' in reverse, immediately let Hikari realize something."

You're using your eye technique? That's good; I've been waiting for a long time.

Translation: "\"You're using your eye technique? That's good; I've been waiting a long time for this. \"" We'll output: "\"You're using your eye technique? That's good; I've been waiting a long time for this. \""

Hikari instantly widened the distance a bit; the next moment, she raised one hand, keeping only a single seal, and her chakra surged wildly.

Translation: "Hikari instantly opened a slight distance; the next moment, she raised one hand, holding only a single seal, and the chakra within her body began to surge wildly." We'll translate: "Hikari instantly opened a slight distance; the next moment, she raised one hand, holding only a single seal, and the chakra within her body began to surge wildly."

Blaze Release: Great Fire Annihilation!

Translation: "\"Flame Release: Blazing Fire Extinguishment! \"" We'll output: "\"Flame Release: Blazing Fire Extinguishment! \""

Black and white flames instantly covered Pushi's position; the time ability is indeed troublesome, but Haori had already devised an effective method.

Translation: "Black and white flames instantly covered Pushi's position; the time ability is indeed troublesome, but Yuzhi had already devised an effective method." We'll translate: "Black and white flames instantly covered Pushi's position; the time ability is indeed troublesome, but Yuzhi had already devised an effective method."

That is, to cover it with poison, or to continuously infuse it with abilities that deal ongoing damage.

Translation: "That is, to cover it with poison, or to continuously infuse it with abilities that cause lasting damage." We'll translate: "That is, to cover it with poison, or to continuously infuse it with abilities that cause lasting damage."

Hikari can also use Wood Release, but compared to Wood Release, her Fire Release is obviously used more effectively!

Translation: "Hikari can also use Wood Release, but compared to Wood Release, her Fire Release is obviously more proficient!" We'll translate: "Hikari can also use Wood Release, but compared to Wood Release, her Fire Release is obviously more proficient!"

The surging flames instantly spread, forcing Pushi to constantly twist in a strange posture to escape the sea of fire.

Translation: "The surging flames instantly spread, forcing Pushi to constantly twist in a strange posture to escape the sea of fire." We'll translate: "The surging flames instantly spread, forcing Pushi to constantly twist in a strange posture to escape the sea of fire."

But just as he crossed the flames, Hikari had already rushed to his front; immediately, the Truth-Seeking Balls transformed into a ninja sword, and she delivered a fierce downward slash.

Translation: "Just as he crossed the flames, Hikari had already rushed to his front; immediately, the Truth-Seeking Orb transformed into a Ninja Sword, and she fiercely slashed down with a single blow!" We'll translate: "Just as he crossed the flames, Hikari had already rushed to his front; immediately, the Truth-Seeking Orb transformed into a Ninja Sword, and she fiercely slashed down with a single blow!"

Whoosh—

Translation: "Whoosh—" We'll output: "Whoosh—"

Pushi's body was like a phantom, instantly creating distance; he panted while looking at Hikari before him.

Translation: "Pushi's body was like a phantom, instantly creating distance; he panted while looking at Hikari before him." We'll translate: "Pushi's body was like a phantom, instantly creating distance; he panted while looking at Hikari before him."

I feel it, or rather, I see it.

Translation: "\"I felt it, or rather I saw it. \"" We'll output: "\"I felt it, or rather I saw it. \""

Hikari did not press her advantage; instead, she looked at him with a playful expression, and her Rinnegan eyes slowly turned.

Translation: "Hikari did not pursue the victory, but instead looked at him with a playful expression, the Samsara Eye in her eyes slowly turning." We'll translate: "Hikari did not pursue the victory, but instead looked at him with a playful expression, the Samsara Eye in her eyes slowly turning."

Although it was very hazy, I indeed saw some interesting things.

I seem to see how embarrassed you are in the time reversal; I have to say this feeling is really interesting.

Pu Shi didn't speak; he currently had no mood to talk, but Hikari certainly didn't intend to let him off.

"You're not doing well, are you? In several cycles I've hit you an unknown number of times, only then did you barely dodge the attack."

"Speaking of which, I truly both admire you and feel doubtful; admiration naturally comes from your recovery ability, while doubt stems from your strength."

"You're such an idiot; how did you get this far? Is it just because you were born an Otsutsuki?"

"To be honest, someone like you placed in the ninja world environment probably wouldn't live to see adulthood."

"Hikari's words were truly heartless, but Pu Shi couldn't utter a single word."

"Being beaten up by Uchiha Haori, then immediately beaten up by that guy's guardian, this situation made him truly unable to bear it, and truly broke his defenses completely!"

"He doesn't understand why this is happening, why this ghostly world is so ferocious, what's going on with these people?"

""Alright, the nonsense has been said enough, then""

"Hikari raised the Ninja Sword formed from the Seeking Truth Jade, his eyes filled with chill."

""Almost time to send you on your way!""

"As soon as Hikari's words fell, just as she was about to launch an attack, a beast's mournful howl suddenly echoed through heaven and earth."

"Looking out, a monster several thousand meters high raised its head to howl, ten thick tails swaying behind it."

""Ten Tails?""

"Hikari's eyes narrowed; in the next moment, the Ten Tails dashed straight toward the distant battlefield."

""Not bad, you three brats; looks like you're growing well.""

"On the front battlefield in the distance, Madara Uchiha stood with arms crossed atop a pile of ruins, while all around him at this very moment was a scene of lament."

"The earth collapsed, all things desolate; this scene resembled the apocalypse, and on the ground there was still a huge pit."

"It looked as if it had been struck by a meteorite!"

"In fact, it really was hit by a meteorite."

"Just thinking about this, Madara's face looked somewhat unpleasant, because he had discovered something very strange."

""When I used Heavenly Obstruction Star Shock, many of these ninjas had reactions and preparations; what's going on?""

"Heavenly Obstruction Star Shock is an ability of the Rinnegan; normally, ordinary ninjas facing such ability have no means of resistance."

"But the facts gave him a slap; aside from the Leaf Village ninjas seeming somewhat dazed, the ninjas from other villages reacted swiftly."

"They weren't chaotic; instead, they quickly formed seals, quickly performed ninjutsu, and quickly constructed a complete defense system."

"This situation truly left Madara somewhat taken aback; this defense, plus the efforts of Naruto and those brats, actually allowed them to miraculously block it!"

"Although many still died due to the strong vibrations, at least they managed to hold on."

""Is it me who became the Hokage?""

"After thinking it over, Madara only knew this one reason to explain why those guys held up."

"It's very likely just another 'myself' messing around, completely not regarding ninjas outside the Leaf Village as people."

"Meanwhile, the people of other villages, to oppose that guy, naturally would conduct some drills; the result was that, when I launched a 'heavy fist strike,' I ended up becoming the victim instead."

""What is this, and that guy hasn't come over for a very long time, otherwise.""

"Madara muttered to himself, while on his opposite side Sasuke, Naruto, and a few others including Neji had faces that were really awful."

"Madara's ruthlessness truly exceeded their imagination; this guy was completely ready to kill everyone, and such cruelty really made their scalps go numb."

"Especially Naruto; his anger at this moment kept rising, looking at Madara in the distance he finally couldn't take it."

""You bastard, what the hell are you doing, don't forget."

""Shut up, Naruto!""

"Sasuke was quick-eyed and quick-handed; he grabbed Naruto, although the battlefield situation was especially chaotic, and sonic booms kept coming from afar."

"The violent rumbling still accompanied the constantly collapsing earth, indicating that even more fierce battles were occurring, but Naruto's loud shouting could still be heard."

"Sasuke clearly understood that if this were heard by others, it would be what kind of blow to his father; he absolutely would not allow such a thing to happen!"

""Shut up, you clueless brat.""

"Madara also furrowed his brows; he knew Naruto was kind-hearted, but kindness isn't to be used here."

""You think you're doing what now? This is war, real war!"

"War has no one who doesn't die; war has no one who doesn't give their all; if you hold such an attitude, you really won't get far."

"Madara's words left Naruto speechless for a moment; he simply didn't know how to respond."

"He opened his mouth, then closed it again, because he clearly knew that saying anything now would be useless."

"To stop all this, only by defeating this hateful guy before us!"

""Have you regained your sanity again?""

"Madara tilted his head, looking at Naruto who had calmed down, and nodded with a smile."

""Not bad eyes; having such awareness is good; actually you should thank me.""

"Saying this, Madara paused slightly; these brats have plenty of potential, but their development of it is still far from enough."

"Perhaps in the ninja era their strength would have been enough, but now in this era they are far from reaching the expected standard."

"What Madara Uchiha needs to do is to stimulate their fighting will, fully activate their inner potential; as for what means to use, Madara doesn't care!"

""This war, in some senses, also counts as an inspection, and at the same time we need to eliminate some people.""

"Madara spoke indifferently, absolutely not mentioning his and Nagato's prior discussion about using the Rinnegan."

""War needs bloodshed, needs to let everyone know war's cruelty, so as to better face future enemies."

""So, who exactly should die? The answer is simple: those who haven't met expectations."

"If strength doesn't meet expectations, naturally there's no way to cope with everything in the future; dying as expected in the future is worse than exerting better value."

"For example, to make people aware of danger, to fill people's hearts with anger and hatred, to make people continually have the desire for positive progress."

At the same time, it also enables people to better guard peace, to guard all that has been hard‑won.

You say, is this their value?

Ban's words were like a thunderclap, so cold‑blooded and ruthless, so indifferent, and speaking such words truly overturned Naruto and the others' perception.

Those who don't meet expectations are to die, using their deaths to embody their value?

"Bastard."

Naruto's fists hardened, and watching Ban before him, the power within him erupted more fiercely, and finally he let out a roar.

"You cold‑blooded bastard, what do you know? I will never agree with your view!"

As the words fell, Naruto already lunged toward Ban; at this moment his speed was even faster, and anger seemed to have activated more of his power.

Sasuke and the others also wore cold faces; they hadn't expected to hear Ban speak like that.

They could not assess whether such a statement was wrong, because it all came from the 'above', and there was little they could change.

But there was one thing they could try.

"Go die!"

As Naruto charged out, Sasuke and the others also launched a charge; they now had only one thought.

They must give this blustering guy a harsh lesson.

Even if they have to risk everything, they must do it! —

"Big brother, are you really ignoring them?"

"First wait and see, then decide later."

Within the dimensional space, Yuyi and Yucun were monitoring all developments in the ninja world.

Not only the two of them; behind them, Kaguya also stood quietly, her gaze fixed on everything in the distance.

At this moment she seemed cautious, as if fearing that being discovered would bring some disaster.

Although she also knew that her existence was no longer a secret since that damned Yishi appeared, she still wasn't very willing to face Yishi and those people.

Fear was a presence that had long weighed heavily in her heart.

Especially as a guardian, what she feared and worried about most was, of course, her charge, especially since she had even attacked her own charge!

But now her mind was buzzing a bit, because she had discovered something very strange.

"How is it that my former comrades, the ones who also devoured fruits, are so weak?"

Weakness, indeed, was her current perception.

Since Yuzhi and Hikari encountered Pushi, she had been observing seriously; she had witnessed with her own eyes how Yuzhi beat the exceedingly earnest, all‑out Pushi into a state of existential doubt!

"Perhaps this is his limit; to deal with a Yishi who can give his all, maybe..."

She couldn't help but think to herself, yet when she saw the one called Senju Clan ZhuZhang, who had inherited her great Yang Release power and had taken Yang Release to its extreme, the youngster.

He actually fought Taoshi back and forth; she suddenly truly thought, why does the DaTongMu clan seem to have such a big problem?

Yuzhi aside, this little guy called Senju Clan ZhuZhang, though growing well, was still far from transcending life levels, let alone devouring fruits.

Yet he somehow managed, relying on his own combat ability and his use of Yin‑Yang Release and Nature's Power, to reach this point against Taoshi.

Even if Taoshi did not further achieve 'ultimate ascension', this was certainly not something a mortal could withstand!

"What on earth"

Kaguya couldn't help murmuring, and when she saw Yuzhi and Yishi meet again and instantly erupt into battle.

She was completely stunned at that moment; Yishi and the other DaTongMu were indeed different, this guy's own strength was already sufficiently great.

Kaguya also knew this guy was especially good at learning; although he was extremely arrogant, he could still humble himself to learn other things, making him absolutely the most terrifying!

But now, this guy could actually trade blows with Yuzhi, and could even be said to be suppressed by Yuzhi.

Such a battle truly left her seeing only shocking sights!

"Yuyi, perhaps you are right."

"."

After a long while, Kaguya finally spoke softly, but those words directly broke through the Sage of Six Paths' defense.

Even though he now essentially accepted his fate, tacitly acknowledging himself as a 'cold‑blooded, ruthless' image, he still didn't want this matter constantly brought up.

"These people are indeed outstanding, and your choice is not wrong; letting them be immersed in war, learn to fight, and forge their will truly can create miracles."

"Can you stop talking?"

Kaguya kept murmuring, which made the Sage of Six Paths a bit uneasy; after thinking, he immediately changed the subject.

"Mother, regarding this Yishi, what intelligence do you have? Although Yuzhi now has the upper hand, this Yishi is not the same frail guy as before.

If we could have more information, perhaps we could be more at ease."

"Sorry, I don't have any either."

Kaguya pondered for a moment, then helplessly shook her head.

"Back then I was only his guardian; I had no right to know his secrets. The reason I could successfully strike him was thanks to his arrogance and pride.

He never regarded me, so naturally he had little guard against me, but now"

Now the situation is completely different; Yishi has already been taken down once by Yuzhi, so how could this guy possibly let his guard down?

"Trust Yuzhi; that kid is not a simple person, and now he has even suppressed Yishi."

Yucun spoke from the side, looking at his great brother and his mother, still feeling a bit uneasy.

After all, when he was young he almost got killed by his mother, but he quickly shook his head; now is not the time to think about that.

"But obviously, Yuzhi needs more time to eliminate him, and there are three DaTongMu, plus that Ban.

He seems to be deliberately provoking the reincarnations of Indra and Asura; although the effect is good, his move was too ruthless.

"You think, could it be Yuzhi?"

"No need to think, it must be."

Yu Yi let out a light hum; they had previously communicated with Yuzhi, but at that time their attitude was somewhat vague, and they hadn't given an outright yes.

Now that guy is pressuring them in this way, which makes them feel somewhat depressed.

They really don't mind intervening, but they want to see these kids grow on their own!

Moreover, Yuzhi has already suppressed the consciousnesses of Indra and Asura, leaving only pure power for those two kids.

Now they have to complete the remaining power themselves, helping them achieve further growth, which makes Yu Yi feel like they're just a tool.

"I'll step in, no rush, let's see further."

Watching from outside the space, Madara Uchiha launched a heavy punch, beating up Naruto, Sasuke, and Ningci, and he felt a tingling on his scalp.

Fortunately, the current situation still allows a bit of patience; when a suitable moment arrives, he is.

Awo—

Just as he was pondering, a beast-like roar suddenly thundered across the earth, and the next moment they sensed massive chakra raging toward the battlefield!

That massive body, that terrifying power, instantly changed the complexion of Yu Yi and Yu Cun, and Kaguya's expression also became oddly altered.

Ten-Tails!

That conceited, even arrogant Otsutsuki Yi Shi was forced by Yuzhi to unleash the Ten-Tails to deal with the trouble on this side of the Ninja World?

Seeing this scene, they were pleased by Yuzhi's might, but at the same time they felt a bit unable to hold back.

Letting this Ten-Tails run amok, the consequences are truly unimaginable!

"Damn guy"

Yu Yi sighed helplessly, looked into the distance and said in a low voice.

"It seems I can no longer wait."

——

"Now, how will you choose?"

On the battlefield, Yi Shi watched the Ten-Tails running toward the distance, sneered, and addressed Yuzhi.

That self-satisfied demeanor made it hard to see any pride left in him now.

But he didn't care; as he said, a ninja is the embodiment of using any means, and a ninja will do anything to win!

"It seems I really overestimated you."

However, contrary to Yi Shi's expectation, Yuzhi appeared unusually calm; he merely watched the Ten-Tails depart without taking any action.

He looked at Yi Shi indifferently, then gave a faint smile.

"Rest assured, I won't criticize you; after all, it means nothing to me.

I only marvel that you have been completely assimilated by the so-called 'ninja concept', but that's not a bad thing for me.

After all, that makes it more interesting."

Having said that, Yuzhi paused briefly, then, without waiting for Yi Shi to speak, continued.

"Don't think I'm babbling; actually your involvement in the war was part of my plan.

Moreover, this great war of the Ninja World this time is also one of my plans; want to guess the reason?"

"Plan."

Yi Shi listened to Yuzhi's words, his complexion gradually darkening, and suddenly a not-so-good idea formed.

"Could it be that the purpose of this war you allowed to happen is to train and cultivate these ants?"

"Ants?"

Yuzhi let out a dry laugh, tilted his head toward the distance, where ZhuZhang was still fighting desperately with Tao Shi.

Although their battle was clumsy, at least ZhuZhang has held on until now, and he can now be classified as a 'mortal' and an 'ant'!

"Your self-awareness is still too high; here, to reach the summit you must take one step at a time.

Admittedly, I may have a slight advantage, such as in bloodline, but I also climbed step by step.

You merely possess an extraordinary bloodline by birth, gaining extraordinary power; compared to us, you are actually nothing!"

Having said that, Yuzhi took a deep breath, and his gaze instantly became sharp.

"Alright, enough chatter; I think I should see you off now."

"Rest assured, everyone who comes here will meet in the Yellow Springs; I guarantee you will all be perfectly orderly!"

——

"Fourth Hokage, something's wrong!"

"What is it?"

In the distance, inside the command center, Minato Namikaze heard Haiyi's terrified voice from the mountains and his complexion slightly changed.

He immediately ran over, frowning as he looked at Haiyi, who now seemed to have suffered a massive shock, his face turning extremely pale.

After a while, he spoke in a somewhat hoarse voice.

"A surge of chakra so powerful it's unimaginable has erupted; the situation looks grim."

"At what location?"

Minato's expression was stern, and Haiyi opened his mouth slightly; after a while he said heavily.

"In Naruto's direction, and their chakra..."

Haiyi's hesitant words, even before he finished, made Minato's complexion completely change.

The next moment, his figure suddenly vanished on the spot; he didn't want to wait another second.

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