Obito once again formed several Kamui shuriken and hurled them forward, aiming to create a diversion. However, the Allied Shinobi Forces intercepted them successfully with coordinated attacks.
Meanwhile, Sasuke tossed his Kusanagi blade high into the air, channeling powerful Lightning Release through it and activating his Sage-enhanced organs to draw in natural energy.
Lightning surged, condensing into a pillar of blue-white light that came crashing down from the sky, striking the red giant bird squarely.
But the beast's body shimmered with the blazing chakra of the Nine-Tails—it withstood the powerful Lightning Release head-on.
With a roar, Naruto surged forward, rallying the others with him. Their combined force burst through the lightning's blockade as they pressed on toward Sasuke and Obito.
Yet the red giant bird was starting to waver midair. Gathering the last of his strength, Naruto hurled a Rasenshuriken at Sasuke and Obito.
The moment he released it, the Nine-Tails' chakra finally gave out, and the group crashed back to the ground.
The tailed beast cloak around Naruto faded away—no matter how vast the Nine-Tails' chakra was, this kind of strain was too much.
Panting heavily, Naruto was clearly drained of nearly all his strength. It would take time for him to recover.
Sasuke and Obito braced for the incoming attack. They activated the skeletal framework of their Susanoo to defend themselves.
But the Rasenshuriken didn't strike them directly. Midair, it veered sharply, slicing behind them and severing the chakra conduits connecting them to the Ten-Tails.
"...So be it. With the Ten-Tails sealed, it can't exert its full power anyway," Obito said calmly. "I'll use Kamui to take some of the top fighters out of the field. I'll leave this battlefield to you."
His gaze locked onto Kakashi and Sakumo Hatake, who had just reached the front lines. In a burst of spatial ninjutsu, he whisked them both into the Kamui dimension.
Then he leapt toward the advancing elite shinobi, teleporting Minato Namikaze next.
After that, Obito stepped into the Kamui dimension himself. He had one final mission to complete—
Make Sasuke the Jinchūriki of the Ten-Tails… and fulfill his own redemption arc.
Sasuke watched Obito vanish, his expression hardening.
The enemies before him now were the strongest the ninja world had to offer—united. And he was alone.
He glanced at Naruto, who was now being shielded and protected. A flicker of disdain crossed Sasuke's eyes. Only the weak relied on others.
He would become the strongest in the world—he would not fall here.
The Allied Shinobi Forces didn't falter after Obito's exit. Without hesitation, they launched another wave of attacks against Sasuke.
He stomped his foot and gave the Ten-Tails a silent command. The beast's body began to spawn grotesque gray monsters that charged the coalition.
Sasuke himself leapt into the fray, falling into the midst of the allied forces. The Kusanagi Sword flashed as he cut down shinobi left and right with merciless efficiency.
With the Nine-Tails' chakra gone, the soldiers reverted to ordinary ninja—no match for someone like Sasuke. They couldn't even fight back.
Having just linked with the Ten-Tails, Sasuke's stamina, chakra, and ocular power were all restored to peak condition.
That was his one advantage in this battle.
His upcoming opponents?
Senju Hashirama and Senju Tobirama from Konohagakure.
Tsunade, Jiraiya, and Naruto were all temporarily out of commission. Their chakra had been completely exhausted by the continuous battles.
They would need time to recover before returning to the fight.
From Iwagakure came Ōnoki and Mu.
From Sunagakure, Rasa, Gaara, and Elder Chiyo.
From Kumogakure, the Third Raikage, Fourth Raikage, and Killer Bee.
From Kirigakure, the Second Mizukage, Gengetsu Hōzuki, and the Fourth Mizukage, Mei Terumī.
Each of Sasuke's enemies was a powerhouse, at minimum Kage-level.
He drew a deep breath, and his Kusanagi was soon wreathed in the inextinguishable black flames of Amaterasu. Determination flashed in his eyes.
He knew this battle would be grueling—but his pride wouldn't allow him to back down.
Hashirama struck first. A massive wooden dragon surged forth to swallow Sasuke whole.
Sasuke vanished in a blur and dodged, countering with a slash that sent a wave of black flames at the dragon. It caught fire and crashed to the ground in a smoldering heap.
Tobirama used the opportunity to teleport behind Sasuke with Flying Thunder God, kunai aimed for a lethal strike.
Sasuke spun around just in time, parrying with his blade.
In that moment, Ōnoki completed a massive Dust Release cube and dropped it down over Sasuke.
The Rinnegan gleamed on Sasuke's forehead as a transparent blue shield manifested beside him, absorbing the entire Dust Release technique.
Gaara's sand surged from every direction to entrap him, but Sasuke summoned Susanoo, forming a humanoid avatar, and leapt beyond the sand's reach.
Rasa, waiting for a chance to strike, launched his attack. Gold Dust formed a giant hand midair, which slammed Sasuke into the ground with tremendous force.
Then came the Raikages—both Third and Fourth—blitzing toward Sasuke at blinding speeds. They crashed down with powerful kicks against Susanoo's armor.
Sasuke was forced to raise the Yata Mirror to defend himself.
The mirror's repelling power reflected their strength right back, knocking both Raikages away.
At the same time, Gengetsu and Mei unleashed a combined Water Release assault. A massive torrent overwhelmed Sasuke, attempting to restrain his movements.
But the fully formed Susanoo emerged again, tearing through the deluge with ease.
Sasuke now stood atop Susanoo's head, gazing coldly down at the shinobi forces below.
"Annoying insects... You're starting to bore me. Let's end this game."
He drew the massive katana from Susanoo's waist and swung it down upon the Allied Forces.
With both Minato and Naruto out of the picture, Sasuke figured he could toy with the rest at will.
What he didn't expect—was Hashirama still lurking among them.
Hashirama roared, weaving hand seals. Towering trees erupted from the earth, forming a massive barrier that blocked Susanoo's devastating strike.
"Young fool! Don't get cocky!" Hashirama's eyes were sharp and commanding.
Sasuke sneered. "Hashirama Senju... you think you can still stop me?"
He raised Susanoo's blade again, now wreathed in blazing black Amaterasu flames, cutting through the burning forest as he attacked once more.
"Wood Release: Advent of a World of Flowering Trees!"
In a flash, wooden arms sprouted from the ground, clutching Susanoo's blade in place.
"Wood Release: Wood Human Technique!"
The forest at Hashirama's feet surged upward, forming a towering wooden giant—equal in size to Susanoo.