Undoubtedly, this was the first time Sasuke had squandered chakra so recklessly. Even more recklessly than during the Fourth Great Ninja War when he used the chakra of the nine Bijuu, as back then he only received half of the Six Paths power from the Sage of the Six Paths—far inferior to the unified Six Paths Yin-Yang power he wielded now.
Currently, Six Paths Sasuke was too close to Isshiki. The core of the Super Chibaku Tensei he unleashed flew out from Susano'o almost instantly, striking Isshiki. This was one reason Sasuke lured Isshiki close to Susano'o.
Of course, this gravitational core wouldn't kill Isshiki; it only needed to slow his speed and pin him in place as much as possible—that was enough.
Amenotejikara!
Sasuke and his entire Six Paths Susano'o swapped places, teleporting thousands of meters away. He immediately drew his bow and arrow, aiming at Isshiki's real body, restrained by Chibaku Tensei.
A massive, pure white lightning arrow formed instantly, infused with one Gudōdama, injecting Yin-Yang Five Elements power, plus Sasuke's own immense chakra input. The colossal power contained within shook the heavens and earth, leaving onlookers stunned.
If this arrow hit, it could surely obliterate the entire Moon!
*SWOOSH!*
The most powerful Six Paths Indra's Arrow shot forth!
Isshiki felt a fatal threat that made his hair stand on end. The power of this Six Paths Indra's Arrow was no weaker than Juubi' giant Bijuudama, surpassing it in speed and strength. If it hit, no matter how strong Isshiki's physique, he wasn't fully confident he could withstand it.
So, Isshiki erupted with extreme speed, desperately dodging and darting, trying to evade this world-destroying arrow! He even used Sukonahikona to shrink himself!
Though slowed, hitting his shrunken, evading form with such a massive Indra's Arrow was like shooting a mosquito with a cannon. Isshiki bet Sasuke couldn't hit him!
But Sasuke wasn't foolish. He never aimed for Isshiki directly but targeted the Chibaku Tensei's gravitational core from start to finish!
As long as Indra's Arrow hit the core and exploded, it would engulf Isshiki.
Though it wouldn't achieve maximum damage, it was enough to overwhelm Isshiki. Only with this slowdown and super-wide area attack could he hit Isshiki, whose speed rivaled Eight Gates Guy!
Every step was meticulously calculated—Sasuke was no longer the arrogant, reckless youth of old.
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*SWOOSH!*
*BOOM!*
The terrifying Indra's Arrow struck the Chibaku Tensei's gravitational core, exploding cataclysmically.
"What?!?!"
Isshiki, shrunken and only a thousand meters away, couldn't escape the blast's range. His shocked cry was swallowed by the massive explosion!
A colossal dark red explosion sphere, tens of thousands of meters tall, erupted, shifting colors multiple times—from red to purple, then blue and yellow, finally collapsing into a pure, blinding white aurora. It expanded, forming a super-massive energy black hole tens of thousands of meters wide.
It ionized and obliterated all air, earth, mountains, and rivers in its range, destroying everything!
Its power was so immense it nearly engulfed the entire Land of Iron! If it hit the mainland, it could likely erase this powerful samurai nation, second only to the Five Great Nations, from the map.
Its terror surpassed even the clash of Naruto and Sasuke's ultimate techniques in the Fourth Great Ninja War.
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Six Paths Sasuke, empowered by Lux's "cheat" power, was truly the strongest in the world!
Facing such a massive explosion, Sasuke had flown to a safe zone tens of thousands of meters away. Kawaki, previously rescued, had been taken away by Sasuke's clone earlier.
With Kawaki free of Kama, there was no need to worry about Isshiki's tracking or pursuit.
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The explosion lasted a long time, its power so immense it shattered even the air. Thus, even after it ended, the atmosphere didn't fully settle. Instead, a towering gray tornado formed, thousands of meters high, with blue electric arcs flickering around it.
It resembled a horrifying post-apocalyptic scene.
As the tornado gradually shrank and dispersed, Isshiki's figure finally emerged.
Isshiki, having endured one Six Paths Indra's Arrow, was far from unscathed. The skin and flesh on his back were completely charred and destroyed, exposing blackened organs and bones. At least two-thirds of his flesh and organs were obliterated. Even his skull was cracked, and the horn symbolizing his noble Otsutsuki status was half-broken!
Had he not faced away from the blast, his eyes might not have survived. This direct hit slashed nearly half his vitality, reducing his already limited two-day lifespan by half!
Fortunately, he didn't take the Indra's Arrow head-on, or it might have killed him instantly!
"Bastard!"
"Damned lowly creature! How dare you make me this ugly!"
"I'll kill you! I'll tear you apart alive!"
The ghastly Isshiki roared with bulging eyes. While accelerating his body's regeneration with Kama, he glared at Six Paths Sasuke in the distance.
He wanted to swallow him alive!
He wanted to kill Sasuke more desperately than ever!
He deeply regretted having had the chance to finish this vile native ninja but choosing to study and torture him, missing the best opportunity.
Of course, had he done so, he might now be a new "Pokémon."
Despite his severe injuries, Isshiki wasn't afraid. That arrow was devastatingly powerful, exceeding all his chakra combined. But such a terrifying consumption would be a heavy burden even for a perfect Juubi.
No matter where Six Paths Sasuke got this sudden abundant chakra, after unleashing that attack, he surely had no strength left! If it didn't kill him, now it was Isshiki's turn to kill this evil Sasuke!
After regenerating his body, Isshiki, without hesitation, accelerated toward Sasuke, vowing to destroy his foe!
Sasuke wasn't surprised, merely muttering:
"Still not dead?"
"Surviving my Indra's Arrow explosion with his body—Isshiki is indeed a freak! Far stronger than Momoshiki before…"
"If so, how about another shot?"
Sasuke controlled his Six Paths Susano'o, drawing his bow and arrow again.
A second Six Paths Indra's Arrow quickly formed!
A hint of indulgent freedom and madness curled Sasuke's lips, as if he'd truly returned to his arrogant youth.
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Seeing the second Indra's Arrow form, Isshiki, furious just a second ago, was forced to calm down!
"Damn it…%"
"How can he still have chakra!"
"This is impossible!!!"
Isshiki broke down, unable to fathom where Sasuke got this limitless chakra!
Even Otsutsuki couldn't squander so recklessly? It made them seem like paupers.
This bastard was as if he'd eaten a perfect Chakra Fruit; how could he fire a second ferocious attack?
Wasn't he in his thirties?
As a human, in middle age, how could he still be this strong?!?!
It was illogical!
But reality offered Isshiki no answers, nor would Six Paths Sasuke.
The formed Indra's Arrow was the best proof!
The broken Isshiki knew he had to retreat. He didn't know how many more times Sasuke could fire!
He might withstand a second Indra's Arrow… but a third? A fourth? No matter his speed, he couldn't escape tens of thousands of meters instantly, nor evade the Indra's Arrow's vast explosion range. Each hit would drain his vitality, further shortening his scant lifespan.
If he'd fully resurrected with a thousand-year lifespan, he wouldn't fear the Indra's Arrow's threat. Even fighting to the death, he could defeat Six Paths Sasuke. But with less than a day left, Isshiki couldn't endure it!
Even fighting to the death, he might not win. As a high-level Otsutsuki, how could he fight desperately with a lowly ninja? He couldn't! If he did, how could he keep planting Divine Trees?
With no choice, Isshiki, unwilling to fight to the death, had one option: retreat and escape…
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*SWOOSH!*
Sasuke aimed at Isshiki without hesitation, firing the second Six Paths Indra's Arrow!
The terrified Isshiki hurriedly opened a space-time portal, not daring to delay a second, and jumped in!
He didn't even care about Kawaki's vessel—Isshiki only wanted to escape this place, to flee this abnormal Sasuke!
But the speed of Sasuke's Indra's Arrow was terrifying. Covering tens of thousands of meters, it pierced the sky almost instantly, reaching the target. It accurately hit the space-time portal!
*BOOM!*
An unparalleled, horrific explosion erupted, tearing and destroying the portal on the spot. The massive blast even struck Isshiki, who had just passed through, dealing another heavy blow to the enemy!