"You two seem weaker than I expected."
Amidst the chaos in the ninja world, Kitagawa Minamoto's Divine Tree clone continued to strike relentlessly. The strength of Isshiki and Urashiki, who were controlling Obito Uchiha and Kimimaro, was not as impressive as imagined. More accurately, the two individuals were desperately resisting, severely hindering Isshiki and Urashiki's control.
Indeed, willpower was the key to countering the Ōtsutsuki's "Karma." Under the fierce struggle of their wills, Isshiki and Urashiki were truly suffering.
"Hmph, you are indeed extraordinary, and your power is truly surprising." Despite their acknowledgement, they refused to admit defeat, even as they were tormented by the wills within their bodies.
"But what does all this accomplish? In the end, won't we still be resurrected?"
"And no matter how that battle ends... can your planet truly escape its fate?"
To Isshiki and Urashiki, the destiny of this planet was already sealed. They knew exactly what Kitagawa Minamoto was trying to achieve—self-preservation. He wanted them to become sacrifices for Ōtsutsuki Momoshiki, to force infighting among the Ōtsutsuki. But the problem was, no matter who emerged victorious, none of them would spare this planet.
"What's the point of all this nonsense?" Kitagawa Minamoto shook his head in disdain. At that moment, he suddenly heard voices from the ninja alliance's side.
"Black Zetsu?"
To ensure everyone could hear clearly, Zetsu decisively amplified his voice through Chakra, spreading it across the entire battlefield. Even the Divine Tree clone and the main body could hear everything distinctly. But as Kitagawa Minamoto listened, his expression grew increasingly peculiar.
"What the hell is going on here?" Kitagawa Minamoto was utterly baffled. What kind of absurd development was this? The "Hyūga Bookmark" supposedly altered by the Sage of Six Paths—wasn't that something he and Kaguya had written together? How had it suddenly become evidence that summoning Kaguya was the Sage's plot to kill his own mother?
"And now Zetsu completely believes the Sage of Six Paths is the mastermind behind everything?"
This twist was so absurd that even Kitagawa Minamoto, who had seen every conspiracy theory imaginable, had never encountered anything like this! The Sage of Six Paths had truly become the "Scapegoat Sage."
"Hey, what's going on here?" On the other side, Urashiki couldn't help but ask. Not only was he stunned by Kitagawa Minamoto's relentless attacks, but he was also bewildered by the unfolding events. Since the Sage of Six Paths' soul had appeared, he had been completely confused.
The Sage of Six Paths—wasn't he supposed to be impersonated by Isshiki? Why had he suddenly shown up? And what was that "tearful lamentation" about? Why did he understand every word individually, but struggle to comprehend them as a whole?
"Wasn't Kaguya already killed by you, her fruit consumed? Did you hold back back then?"
"..." Isshiki shot Urashiki a disdainful glance, feeling a strange sense of vindication. How long had it been? Ever since encountering Ōtsutsuki Momoshiki, he had been falsely accused for so long.
"I've said it before, Kaguya's actions were not mine. But you never believed me. I truly didn't do it!"
"Whether it's you or Momoshiki, you believe everything you hear. Especially that Momoshiki—he refuses to believe a single word I say!"
"Are you all trying to drive me insane?!"
"Why won't you believe me?!"
As Isshiki grew increasingly hysterical, Urashiki fell silent. Kitagawa Minamoto, on the other hand, blinked in mild amusement, realizing he might have pushed Isshiki a bit too far. Forcing an Ōtsutsuki to such a state—it did seem a bit excessive.
"So, you didn't do it?" After a long pause, Urashiki looked at Isshiki with a strange expression, though he remained wary of Kitagawa Minamoto.
"...No." Isshiki hesitated briefly before finally nodding. But then he noticed a flash of disdain in Urashiki's eyes.
"So what you're saying is, you were ambushed by Kaguya, she took the fruit, and you were left to hide in the ninja world?"
"..."
"You weren't the true culprit behind everything, but rather misunderstood by Momoshiki?"
"..."
"Are you really Ōtsutsuki Isshiki?"
"..."
Isshiki regretted everything. He felt he should have just stuck to the narrative provided by Ōtsutsuki Momoshiki. At least it wouldn't have been so humiliating. Especially since Momoshiki's misunderstanding had led him to discover the path to "Ascending God's Long Path." And now, he had already decided to use the "Ascending God's Long Path," especially after seeing traces of Kekkei Mōra in Momoshiki. Clearing his name no longer seemed as important.
"Enough of this nonsense. I'm more concerned about one thing now." Isshiki shook his head, decisively interrupting Urashiki.
"Momoshiki probably already knows the truth, and he might be summoning Kaguya right now."
"You mean..." Though Urashiki's eyes still held disdain and skepticism, he finally understood.
"Momoshiki's target now is Kaguya?"
"Exactly. Kaguya consumed the fruit, so her energy is even greater..." Isshiki nodded solemnly, causing Urashiki's expression to grow equally serious.
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