Two golden streaks—Naruto and Hinata—whirled in perfect harmony, weaving together as they closed in on Toneri.
Catching a glimpse of Hinata's slightly anxious profile, Naruto asked softly, "Nervous?"
"Mm." Hinata nodded, voice barely above a whisper. "It's my first time fighting side by side with you, Naruto-kun… I'm afraid I'll just slow you down."
Naruto moved closer, gently taking her hand. "Then let's move together, step by step—until we find our rhythm."
"Fox! Take your filthy hands off her!!" Toneri roared, launching his attack.
Before his palms, several derivative Truth-Seeking Orbs—each coated in his signature green Tenseigan chakra—spun rapidly, morphing into razor-sharp shuriken that shot toward the couple.
Hinata's eyes widened. "That covers a huge area…"
"Don't worry. I've got you," Naruto assured her.
He tightened his grip on her hand, leading her in a swift, fluid dance—dodging every last shuriken with ease.
Hinata's heart fluttered: Naruto-kun's hand… so strong, so steady. I feel safe…
"This is outrageous!" Toneri's fury only grew. The Truth-Seeking Orbs before him spun even faster, forming a brilliant silver ring of light.
Naruto's gaze was calm. "Silver Wheel Reincarnation Explosion… You've had that move down for a while, haven't you?"
Hinata nodded. "I saw it in the memories you brought me. I studied, practiced, and finally mastered it."
She lifted her right hand—mirroring Toneri. A matching silver ring of light whirled into existence.
Together, they struck.
—Silver Wheel Reincarnation Explosion!
BOOM!
Twin silver tornadoes crashed in midair, their collision stirring up a storm of debris and dust. When the winds finally died, both attacks had canceled each other out.
Toneri's face twisted in disbelief and rage.
"Hinata, you may be stronger, but you're no longer the gentle woman I wanted by my side! You're unfit to be my partner in ushering in humanity's new era!"
With a furious swipe, Toneri raised his arm. Countless Truth-Seeking Orbs spun upward, fusing into a towering golden blade.
"Fox, this is your last warning—let go of Hinata's hand!"
Naruto sighed. "Guess I don't have a choice…"
He released Hinata's hand.
Toneri burst into triumphant laughter—only for Naruto to slide his arm around Hinata's waist, pulling her in close.
"Eh?!" Hinata's face went beet red.
"Aaaaargh! Enough—be destroyed!!"
Toneri, humiliated and enraged, brought the golden blade crashing down.
—Golden Wheel Reincarnation Explosion!
On instinct, Kurama's chakra arms rose from Naruto's back, merging with a resounding clang to catch the blade overhead.
Sparks flew—Naruto's eyes narrowed in focus.
Susanoo armor materialized, sheathing Kurama's arms in spectral plating. With a mighty squeeze, Naruto shattered the golden blade like it was nothing.
If catching the blade barehanded was the ultimate in technique, then crushing it so effortlessly was pure, overwhelming strength.
Toneri's strongest attack—neutralized in an instant!
Toneri was left reeling, eyes wide in horror.
Naruto didn't let up. "Toneri, fighting isn't just about throwing out big moves. You can't win with brute force alone."
"You're nothing but a patchwork of cheap Six Paths power! Don't lecture me, the true heir of Hamura's will!"
RUMBLE!
Toneri's pride lay in tatters. The statue of Hamura erupted from the ground, towering and menacing.
But as it lumbered forward—its power rivaling the Nine-Tails—Naruto and Hinata just smiled, lost in an old memory.
"Hinata, remember the red scarf you knitted for me? Toneri tore it up right in front of me… I was upset for days."
Hinata smiled softly. "We don't need a scarf anymore. The red thread of fate already binds us, across time and space."
"Even so… I think I'd still like one."
"Want me to knit you another scarf, Naruto-kun?"
"No, not just a scarf. What I want is forever—with you."
"Then… should I leave Konoha and come to you?"
"Yeah. Let's get married. That way, you'll be my wife—and still a Konoha ninja, even if you move to the Hidden Rain Village."
"What if Konoha is attacked?"
"We'll fight together."
"Okay…" Hinata's answer was gentle, but unwavering.
Naruto let out a bittersweet sigh. "It's funny. I never wanted to drag you into this too soon… but I can't help how I feel."
Hinata's voice was calm and bright. "We've been inseparable for a long time now. Past, present, previous life or this one—it's always us."
Naruto laughed, pure and free. He let go of Hinata's waist—but only so he could hold her even closer.
Hinata's Tenseigan flared. She formed a quick seal and pressed her palms to the ground.
BOOM! Another Hamura statue rose, standing tall against Toneri's.
"Warm-up's over. Ready for the real thing?"
"Mm!"
CRACK! With a flash of lightning, Naruto shot forward.
Toneri reacted instantly.
—Truth-Seeking Orb Cannon!
From his right palm, a barrage of Truth-Seeking Orbs—each coated in that eerie green chakra—blasted out like a hail of lasers.
It was Toneri's fastest attack!
But Naruto just smirked. With a sharp snap, he sidestepped at blinding speed.
Toneri gawked. "Impossible! You dodged my Truth-Seeking Orb Cannon?!"
SWISH! Naruto closed the distance, spinning into a flawless roundhouse kick.
Toneri barely managed to block, but lightning crackled—he was sent flying, crashing to the ground.
SWOOSH! Hinata was there in a flash, slamming him skyward with a Gentle Fist: Vacuum Palm.
BAM! Naruto followed up, kneeing Toneri in the gut, sending him tumbling again.
BOOM!
Toneri bounced off the ground, only for Hinata to glide in, unleashing a seamless Gentle Fist combo—blows raining down like falling clouds and flowing water. Toneri saw stars, barely able to muster a Silver Wheel Reincarnation Explosion at the blurry figures before him.
But the moment he started, Naruto flashed to Hinata's side using the Flying Thunder God mark. His left palm extended—Rinnegan: Preta Path activated. The Silver Wheel attack crashed into an invisible wall, its force absorbed and dissipated.
As he absorbed the energy, Naruto's right hand struck out.
—Almighty Push!
BANG!
Toneri was blasted away.
While Naruto was still absorbing the last of the Silver Wheel's power, Hinata gathered a golden orb in her palm, aiming at Toneri's fleeing form.
—Tenseigan: Gravitational Pull!
WHOOSH! Toneri was yanked back by invisible force.
As Naruto finished absorbing, he moved in—his lightning-charged arm snaking around Toneri's neck.
"Gah—!" Toneri screamed.
"Hey—!" Naruto laughed, spinning and tossing Toneri aside.
Hinata stepped up, both palms striking—Toneri tumbled helplessly.
Around Naruto, Kurama's chakra split into eight crackling lightning arms.
—Lightning Cloak: Eight Trigrams Thunder Palm!
Hinata's fists, wreathed in Tenseigan chakra, became silver twin lions.
—Silver Wheel: Twin Lion Meteor Fists!
Back to back, Naruto and Hinata unleashed a perfectly synchronized, two-sided onslaught.
BOOM! BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!
Caught between the twin storms, Toneri was utterly powerless.
His Tenseigan Chakra Mode—gone.
The Tenseigan's light—extinguished.
Those eyes… reverted to the plain white of the Byakugan.
"No… Impossible… This can't be happening!"
Toneri collapsed, broken.
A sickly yellow liquid seeped from between his legs.
The self-styled noble prince… had wet himself in front of his dream princess.
Utter humiliation.
Toneri's mind shattered. "Hahahaha… Living in this world—I'm just wasting air!"
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