Kitagawa Minamoto discovered that the abilities of the Tenseigan were particularly effective against Jigen and even Isshiki.
No matter whether they enlarged or shrank themselves, or manipulated objects to store or retrieve them, his eyes could see through it all. In situations where their techniques became overly concentrated, he could even sweep the battlefield clean with the Silver Wheel Reincarnation Explosion!
"As for single-target attacks and damage, the Golden Wheel Reincarnation Explosion is more than sufficient—even with power to spare."
Looking at Jigen, whose body had been split into two halves by his sword, Kitagawa Minamoto didn't hesitate for a moment, charging forward instantly.
"Sacrifice Alchemy!"
With Jigen's body destroyed, he automatically entered a "decompression state," indicating the start of his resurrection. Kitagawa Minamoto wasn't sure what form this guy would take after being "split apart," so he had to act quickly!
"'Karma' is, in some sense, a high-density compression of chakra. If I can extract some before his resurrection, then if he dares to fight me after reviving..."
Although he wasn't sure if it would work, if it did, it would be a huge gain! Isshiki, once resurrected, wouldn't have many days left to live. If Kitagawa Minamoto managed to siphon off the energy of the "Karma," even a fully revived Isshiki would be significantly weakened. With all the "debuffs" stacked against him, Kitagawa Minamoto felt confident he could completely crush this guy!
"Damn it!" Jigen's upper half hadn't fully died yet, but he was indeed entering the "decompression state." He could feel what Kitagawa Minamoto was doing, and it made him curse angrily. But at this moment, he couldn't think about anything else. He clearly saw how the thousand-meter-long golden sword not only split his body apart but also wiped out the two "descendants of Kaguya" in the process!
Now, he felt there was no point in staying here any longer. Even if he went all out against "Ōtsutsuki Minamoto," it wouldn't make a difference.
"I must find a body to reimplant the 'Karma'; otherwise..."
BOOM—
Despite the blood gushing from his upper half, Jigen gathered all his remaining chakra and charged madly forward. But just then, he suddenly noticed ripples forming in the space ahead of him, causing his eyebrows to furrow.
At the same time, Kitagawa Minamoto abruptly raised his head to look in the same direction. Almost instantly, the golden sword in his hand swung again. The golden light engulfed everything, and just as the spatial ripples began to absorb objects, the light entered the distorted space.
In an instant, it seemed as though the very fabric of space began to quake. The warped space lasted less than a second before coming to a halt. The world appeared to return to tranquility, leaving only the burning flames and the increasingly shattered ground. Before Kitagawa Minamoto, Jigen's lower half slowly disappeared, and in his hand, a unique chakra was quietly condensing.
"The commotion outside has stopped?" The moment Jigen was overwhelmed by Kitagawa Minamoto, the previously rumbling earth ceased its tremors, and the tidal-wave-like chakra stopped surging. Sasuke immediately noticed this change, realizing that the battle outside had likely ended. Curious about what had transpired outside, he quickened his movements. After all, the battle before him was nearing its conclusion as well!
Thinking to himself, Sasuke increased his efforts, feeling immense satisfaction with this fight. Not only was he fighting alongside his father and mother, but their target was the man who had destroyed the entire Uchiha clan!
"Additionally, this is a great opportunity to further hone my Mangekyō Sharingan." The abilities of the Mangekyō Sharingan required constant practice—this was undeniable, especially when it came to mastering ocular techniques.
"Die!" Sasuke roared, his Susano'o growing larger. Infused with his ocular power, his Susano'o let out a deafening roar. Armor appeared on its body, and its size surpassed both Fugaku Uchiha's and Itachi Uchiha's Susano'o!
The purple Susano'o wielded a massive chakra ninja blade, which it swung down heavily onto Itachi's Susano'o.
BOOM—
The fierce strike, combined with Sasuke's ocular power, momentarily destabilized Itachi. More importantly, cracks began to appear in Itachi's Susano'o!
"An opening!" Seeing Sasuke's move, Fugaku Uchiha immediately coordinated his attack. His Susano'o drew a glowing blade, which it swung violently against his eldest son's Susano'o.
BOOM—
The deafening clash echoed repeatedly. Under these heavy blows, even Susano'o couldn't withstand the pressure.
CRACK—
With a sharp sound, Itachi's Susano'o was finally shattered by their combined efforts!
"Sasuke, you need to conserve your eyes' power. Though the Mangekyō Sharingan is incredibly strong, it..." Fugaku Uchiha looked at his eldest son's pitiful state, feeling a pang of regret. But his gaze shifted to Sasuke, whose eyes were now bleeding tears, and he spoke up.
"The more you use them, the greater the damage to your eyes. The Uchiha clan now has only you left. You must protect yourself."
"Sasuke, listen to your father." Mikoto Uchiha, lacking the Mangekyō Sharingan, had performed modestly in this battle. Perhaps she hadn't wanted to participate in the fight at all. Looking at the miserable state of Itachi in the distance, she sighed inwardly. But at this moment, her focus was on Sasuke.
"Now that he's already dead, there's no need to hurt the living further..."
"I understand, Father, Mother." Sasuke nodded. He knew his eye problems could be resolved. But there was no need to mention that now. Once Itachi was dealt with and this battle was over, there would be plenty of time! Moreover, he greatly enjoyed fighting alongside his family.
"Why is this happening?" While Sasuke was reveling in the moment, Itachi was utterly bewildered. His mother refused to even look at him. His father attacked him relentlessly. This feeling brought him a deep, internal pain.
"Why has it come to this?" Having died once, Itachi's mind was clearer now. He realized he shouldn't have made decisions for Sasuke back then. He had naively believed that Sasuke following his plan was the best path. But the Uchiha clan's issues...
At the time, he thought they were beyond repair. His parents had understood him, hadn't they? Why had it ended like this? Why had it come to this conclusion? Though he felt this might be the punishment for his sins, these were his family...
This scene, this reality, had once been his deepest yearning. But now, it had completely slipped away from him!
"Itachi, there's nothing left to say at this point." Fugaku Uchiha looked at Itachi's expression, feeling a sense of dread. He didn't want Itachi to say anything that might confuse Sasuke. His peripheral vision caught sight of the "future Fifth Hokage," who had been calmly observing their battle without intervening. He felt increasingly convinced that this was a "test" for them—a crucial moment in determining Sasuke's "destiny."
Back then, he hadn't had such an opportunity, as the Fourth Hokage had already died, and all his efforts had been in vain. Now Sasuke had that chance, and as his father, he had to seize it no matter what!
"The actions you took back then must come to an end. Here in Konohagakure, let everyone witness it." Although saying this made Fugaku feel uncomfortable, he turned his head away from Itachi's eyes, focusing instead on Sasuke.
"Sasuke, let's go—let's end this farce together!"
"Yes, Father." Sasuke nodded. He and Fugaku both locked their gazes onto Itachi. Their Susano'o grew even more powerful, while Itachi's head hung low. His eyes reflected an indescribable pain...
"It seems everything is almost over." Standing on a high platform, Kitagawa Minamoto's God Tree clone had been silently observing everything. He hadn't interfered, nor had he acted against Obito, who had stolen the "Senju relics." After all...
"I'd love for him to take those things away!" The "Senju relics" were fake, and letting Obito take them back to disgust others was perfectly fine. As for the other battles, they weren't too concerning. Although this was merely his God Tree clone, its strength had been partially enhanced after the "God Tree Source" absorbed Kaguya's chakra. Not to mention his true body was even stronger!
"Otherwise, defeating Jigen wouldn't have been so easy." Jigen's strength was indeed terrifying. This guy could push future Sasuke and Naruto to their limits for a reason. But unfortunately, he had encountered Kitagawa Minamoto!
With his Ōtsutsuki bloodline and power, plus the constant psychological pressure he applied, and the unexpected suppression from the Tenseigan, "And the fact that this guy refused to fully resurrect—when all these factors combined, who else would lose if not him?"
Defeating someone like Jigen wasn't particularly worth boasting about, especially given the circumstances.
"Obito is truly reckless—he dares to meddle in matters like this?" Obito's last-minute appearance on the battlefield was likely driven by curiosity. But he probably didn't know one crucial truth: Curiosity kills the cat, and he was likely to become that cat!
BOOM—
As Kitagawa Minamoto pondered, Sasuke and Fugaku's Susano'o erupted with overwhelming power. The suffocating force surged toward Itachi, and the roar of battle exploded once again!
"It seems everything is coming to an end." Kitagawa Minamoto shook his head lightly. All that remained were the finishing touches. And this time, everything had unfolded in a surprisingly satisfying way. The reunion of Hizashi, Hiashi, and Neji, the Uchiha family fighting together, and most importantly...
"Not only did I perfectly complete the 'Eradication' mission, but I also obtained Isshiki's chakra!"
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