The Ōtsutsuki clan called themselves gods.
And their combat prowess was, indeed, no different from the deities of legend.
Just like now—
As soon as Momoshiki finished speaking, he merely raised his hand, and immediately, dark clouds filled the sky.
Around him, flames roared like dragons, lightning crackled like serpents, and violent tornadoes churned in every direction.
The next second.
Countless torrents of chakra rained down upon Orochimaru, as if there were no limit to them.
With just a wave of his hand, he unleashed super S-rank ninjutsu, vastly superior to ordinary S-rank techniques.
Yet, despite the overwhelming attack, Orochimaru and Kaguya remained utterly still.
Even as the sky and earth were torn asunder and the land was ravaged beyond recognition.
They did not move an inch.
The Truth-Seeking Orbs' barrier could not be broken by mere ninjutsu of this level.
BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!
Lightning and firestorms raged, sand and rock were hurled into the air, and the entire battlefield trembled.
And then—
After a single round of devastating attacks.
Orochimaru's hoarse voice rang out from within the destruction.
"Please. If you're going to deal with lowly creatures like us, at least try to be serious. An attack of this level? Are we playing children's games?"
"What?!"
Ōtsutsuki Momoshiki's expression darkened in fury!
That was exactly what he had said earlier!
"Hmph, you think you're clever? Let's see how your so-called 'Truth-Seeking Orbs' handle this!"
Floating in midair, Momoshiki raised one hand toward the sky.
In an instant, a massive, purple-black chakra sphere began forming above him, quickly expanding to cover the entire battlefield.
A Tailed Beast Bomb.
A ridiculously massive one.
If it were to be detonated in Konoha, the entire village would be obliterated.
Unlike Chibaku Tensei, which merely left ruins, this attack would leave nothing behind.
"This is bad!"
"Get out of here!"
"Was he planning to use an attack of this level from the start?!"
The other Ōtsutsuki clan members who had been pulled into this space by Kaguya immediately fled in panic at the sight of the colossal Tailed Beast Bomb.
For those who couldn't wield Truth-Seeking Orbs, this technique was certain death.
Meanwhile—
Orochimaru smiled casually, and Kaguya, seeming to understand his intent, walked over to stand beside him.
The Truth-Seeking Orbs that had been forming a shield around them suddenly merged together, transforming into a massive black sphere, enveloping both of them completely.
Now, within the desolate battlefield.
Only a single black dome remained, surrounded by the scattered corpses of the Ōtsutsuki clan members who had been trapped in this space.
BOOM!!!
The Tailed Beast Bomb struck the ground, shaking the heavens and splitting the land apart!
For a moment, the very world seemed to change color.
The earth trembled violently.
The surrounding terrain was reduced to rubble!
Even the hardest stone was pulverized into dust beneath the sheer force of the explosion.
The remains of Ōtsutsuki Takeshi and his eight subordinates, unprotected, were instantly vaporized, their existence erased from the universe forever.
No one knew how long had passed.
Slowly—
The aftermath of the explosion faded, and the thick smoke gradually dispersed.
The battlefield was left with a massive crater, spanning tens of kilometers, resembling the impact site of a meteor.
And at its very center.
Orochimaru and Kaguya still stood, completely unharmed.
Ōtsutsuki Momoshiki descended from the sky, his gaze sweeping over the scene.
His brows furrowed slightly.
Orochimaru smirked.
"How dull… it's always the same pattern with you."
Before Momoshiki could react.
Orochimaru had already leaped into the air!
A white robe, a black sword, and golden snake-like eyes.
Momoshiki's frown eased into a smirk.
"Close combat? You think you can challenge a Byakugan user at this level?"
To the Ōtsutsuki, engaging in taijutsu against a high-level Byakugan wielder was suicide.
At the same time.
The other Ōtsutsuki clan members who had retreated to escape the explosion had begun returning to the battlefield.
Without waiting for Momoshiki's command, they charged toward Orochimaru without hesitation!
Each of them soared through the air, wielding long black rods.
For any chakra-based opponent, regardless of strength, being pierced by a black rod would significantly weaken their combat ability.
Momoshiki knew this all too well.
A massive black sphere suddenly burst forth from Orochimaru's palm.
BZZT!
Blinding light and violent air vibrations erupted simultaneously!
The Six Paths-enhanced Senjutsu was far beyond ordinary ninjutsu.
"This is…!"
"No! Something's wrong!"
The surrounding Ōtsutsuki immediately reacted, closing their eyes and attempting to solidify space around themselves!
But—
WHOOSH!
At the very same moment.
The Truth-Seeking Orbs around Orochimaru fragmented, transforming into dozens of black rods and shooting outward in every direction!
POOF! POOF! POOF!
Every single shot hit its mark.
Impossible!
As the blinding light dissipated, Momoshiki's expression shifted.
In the sky.
The Ōtsutsuki warriors he had brought with him had all fallen to the ground!
Although they hadn't been killed outright.
Each of them had a gray bone embedded in their body.
Kaguya.
She had landed a direct hit with her All-Killing Ash Bones.
The warriors whom Orochimaru had knocked out of the sky had been unable to resist Kaguya's finishing blow.
"Damn it… I was actually outplayed by Kaguya…?"
Momoshiki's thoughts raced, realizing that Kaguya had to be dealt with first.
But at that moment, Orochimaru was already in front of him, sword raised.
"What a pity… looks like you're the only one left."
"No, I'm still here!"
WHOOSH!
Suddenly—
A red battle-axe swung into Orochimaru's path.
CLANG!
A metallic clash rang out as sword met axe.
Orochimaru twisted midair, using the impact to propel himself backward!
His golden snake eyes locked onto the new arrival.
Ōtsutsuki Kinshiki.