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The Heavens Shuddered.
That so-called "hero" named Onoki…
Boom… boom… boom…
On the screen, a massive meteor slowly descended from the sky. Its pace seemed sluggish at first glance, but the crushing sense of inevitability made the air of every world feel as if it had frozen.
This was no longer just ninja techniques—it was a natural disaster.
One Piece World – Totland, the Land of Ten Thousand Nations
"Wha-wha-wha-what?!"
Big Mom, Charlotte Linlin, one of the Four Emperors, sat on her throne piled high with desserts, her eyes gleaming as she stared at the screen.
"Is that… a rock? Chocolate? No… that's a star! Someone's actually pulling a star down from the sky!"
She flailed her arms, spittle flying. "Katakuri! Perospero! Go find him! No matter the cost, find this man called Uchiha Madara! I'm marrying him into my family! If he joins me, the title of Pirate King is mine! Mwahahaha!"
Dressrosa – Somewhere in a Casino
A blind old man in a purple yukata, holding a staff-sword, tilted his head toward the sky.
"Unbelievable… the aura…"
Fujitora smiled, though his eyes were all white, and a hint of awe slipped through. "I can summon meteors too, yes, but that's through Devil Fruit powers—pulling asteroids from space. This… man… seems to create it from nothing. Or summon it? And at this scale…"
He shook his head, a bitter smile on his face. "Perhaps it's a blessing I cannot see… at least I don't have to witness this kind of despair firsthand. Even if I gave it my all, I couldn't conjure something this massive."
Marine Headquarters – Fleet Admiral's Office
Sengoku crushed the papers in his hands as he watched the screen.
"Another… uncontrollable monster."
Sweat beaded his forehead. "There's no record of this person in Marine intelligence. If this power belongs to a pirate… no, even if he's not, a force capable of destroying the world is the ultimate threat if it isn't under our control. Investigate! We must know everything about him!"
Naruto World
If other worlds were shocked, the ninja world was utterly desperate.
On the video, the Allied Shinobi forces had already abandoned their weapons, standing in hollow-eyed awe of the sky.
"Is this… godly power?"
Gaara, the future Fifth Kazekage, murmured as he looked up at the shadow blotting out the heavens. Even as Kazekage, he felt powerless.
Hidden Leaf Village – Reality
The Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, seemed to age ten years in an instant.
Clack.
The pipe he'd just picked up fell to the floor again. He didn't even bother retrieving it.
"Madara… he's… really that strong?"
Hiruzen trembled. "How did the First survive him at the Valley of the End? If he really returns in the future, what could possibly stop him? Our heads?"
Root Base
Danzo Shimura, hidden in darkness, self-proclaimed ruler of Konoha's shadows, slumped in his chair. His single eye was full of despair.
"Schemes… manipulation… politics?"
All of it seemed laughable before such absolute power.
"My entire life of plotting is nothing but child's play compared to this godlike force…" Danzo felt hopeless for the first time. No matter how he sought the Hokage title, the moment this man appeared, Konoha—and the entire ninja world—would vanish in an instant.
Leaf Village Training Ground
Naruto and Sasuke, moments ago thrilled about learning tree climbing, now froze like statues.
"C-rank jutsu? B-rank jutsu?" Sasuke looked at his hands, laughing bitterly. "What's my Great Fireball worth against a meteor like that? A match to light a cigarette?"
The enormous power gap crushed even these proud, ambitious youths.
Rain Hidden Village
Nagato stared at the screen, his nails digging into his palms.
"That masked man… he's definitely not Uchiha Madara!"
His voice was ice-cold. "If Madara had this power, he wouldn't need us. He wouldn't bother with the Moon Eye Plan. He'd just stand there and drop a meteor—subjugating the world instantly. That masked man… he's a fraud!"
Soul Society – Seireitei
"That thing…"
Ichigo Kurosaki watched the Tenkai Tremor Star, sweat soaking his Shihakusho.
"Rukia, can any of your Shinigami Kido stop that? Dan-Ku? Rokujou Kouro?"
Rukia's face went pale, her hands trembling around her Zanpakuto. "Don't be ridiculous, Ichigo! That's pure physical mass! Even the #99 Binding Path couldn't stop it! This isn't about spiritual pressure… this is total annihilation!"
Hueco Mundo
Aizen Sosuke sat on his high throne, chin resting on his hand, a strange gleam in his brown eyes.
"Interesting energy system."
"Looks like spiritual particles, but fundamentally different. Chakra?" Aizen smirked elegantly. "This 'Multiverse' obeys a completely different set of laws. I'd love to slice that Uchiha Madara apart and study him."
Super God Academy – Angel Nebula
Angel Hiko lounged on a rock, legs crossed, watching the meteor with disdain.
"Pfft. For all that fuss, it's just a big rock?"
"Purely physical, no dark energy, no conceptual attacks," said Angel Rei, scoffing. "Such low-level attacks? Even a second-generation angel could shrug it off with divine body. Mortals always fear the 'big' stuff."
Hiko rose, patting his wings. "Forget it. The real concern is what Morgana's up to in Frazer. That's worth watching."
Back in the Multiverse
While all worlds reacted differently, the video zoomed in on a small, lone figure.
The only one among the despairing ninja forces who hadn't given up:
The Third Tsuchikage—Onoki!
The short, perpetually back-aching old man now flew like a moth to flame, charging toward the colossal meteor with unflinching determination.
Iwagakure – Naruto World
"Pfft—!!!"
Onoki, drinking tea, spat it all over Akatsuchi.
"Th-That… that's me?!"
Pointing at the screen, eyes wide, disbelief and frustration painted his face. "Am I crazy?! That's a meteor! A huge meteor! And this old body of mine—rather than hiding somewhere safe—flies straight into it?!"
"Grandpa… you're amazing!" Kurotsuchi's eyes sparkled with admiration. "I never thought you'd have this courage under pressure!"
"Amazing? Ha! That's suicide!"
Onoki ran around his office, panicked. "I'm Onoki, the ever-cautious Tsuchikage! Timing and caution are my specialty! Something like this… no chance of winning, pure sacrifice? Impossible! That future me has lost his mind!"
But no matter how much he protested,
The "him" on the screen stared with unprecedented resolve.
Leaf Village – Hokage Office
"Onoki…" Hiruzen muttered, looking at the tiny figure. Respect softened his eyes. "That stubborn, calculating old man… in the face of despair, shows such fire… or is it… stone will?"
Hidden Cloud Village
"Ha! Ha! Ha!" The Fourth Raikage roared. "That short old man may be annoying normally, but right now… he's a man!"
Hidden Mist Village
Mei Terumi's gaze softened. "I didn't expect the Tsuchikage to have this side. Facing certain death to protect others… truly admirable."
Back on the Video
Onoki flew directly beneath the meteor.
Against the sky-blocking monolith, he seemed smaller than a speck of dust.
But he didn't back down.
He raised his hands, holding up the falling disaster.
"I… am the Third Tsuchikage!!!"
Earth Release – Super Lightweight Rock Technique!
A blinding white light erupted from Onoki's hands, pouring into the meteor. He tried to lighten its weight. He tried… to hold up the sky by himself.
In that moment, no matter how much the real Onoki denied it, the multiverse audiences all felt respect for the tiny old man.
Yet… Uchiha Madara simply watched, unmoved.
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