Momoshiki's gaze remained fixed on Sasuke, his expression calm yet filled with unmistakable interest. The more he watched, the more intrigued he became by this shinobi who possessed powers that should never have belonged to a human.
"Kinshiki," Momoshiki said slowly, his voice echoing across the battlefield, "take him down."
The order was simple, but its meaning was clear. Momoshiki was no longer interested in testing. He wanted Kinshiki to fight with everything he had and show him just how far this Uchiha could go.
Kinshiki looked up at Momoshiki and bowed his head slightly. "Yes, Lord Momoshiki!"
As his words fell, the red halo behind Kinshiki thickened and expanded, becoming denser and more oppressive. The chakra surging from his body rose sharply, and the massive axe in his hands vibrated as if responding to its master's killing intent.
"You low-level creature," Kinshiki roared, his eyes burning with fury, "I will end you!"
He charged forward without hesitation. Sasuke, however, did not move. He simply stood there, calm and composed, his expression cold.
Kinshiki leapt into the air and swung his axe downward with overwhelming force. At the same time, his eyes never left Sasuke, carefully observing the surroundings.
Dodge, Kinshiki thought. Let me see where you can dodge to. As long as you stay within range, I can pursue you endlessly.
The axe descended, and the violent wind pressure whipped Sasuke's hair across his forehead. The killing intent was suffocating.
In that instant, Sasuke's Rinnegan opened.
A sharp hum echoed through the air as an invisible repulsive force unfolded before him.
Kinshiki gritted his teeth and forcibly halted his axe just inches from Sasuke's head, his muscles trembling under the immense resistance.
"You bastard!" Kinshiki snarled.
Sasuke's lips curled into a cold smile. "Shinra Tensei."
With a thunderous blast, the repulsive force erupted outward.
"Ahhh—!"
Kinshiki was sent flying back violently. He slammed his axe handle into the ground, carving a deep trench as he struggled to stop himself from being blown away.
Dust and debris filled the air.
Kinshiki lifted his head, staring at Sasuke with blazing anger.
Sasuke walked forward slowly and calmly, pulled his sword from the ground, and rested it at his side.
"I don't have time to waste playing with you," Sasuke said coldly.
He lifted his blade and pointed it toward Momoshiki in the sky. "Do we need to kill him first before we can fight you—the one who actually looks like the leader?"
Kinshiki's rage exploded instantly.
"How dare you show such disrespect to Lord Momoshiki!" he roared. "Ahhh!"
He charged again, his killing intent surging.
Sasuke's smile deepened, sharp and merciless. "Then I suppose that answers my question."
He raised his sword horizontally and moved to meet Kinshiki head-on once more.
This time, Kinshiki's speed was drastically different. His body was surrounded by crackling purple lightning, wrapping around him like living armor.
Sasuke narrowed his eyes. Through his Mangekyō Sharingan, he instantly understood.
Kinshiki had absorbed and repurposed the lightning he had previously blocked. Now it insulated his body and amplified his movement.
Purple Lightning… Sasuke thought. So that's how he's using it.
Kinshiki's axe crashed down again. Sasuke raised his sword to block, but the sheer force sent a shock through his arms. He let out a low grunt as he was forced backward, using the momentum to unload the pressure.
He's strong, Sasuke admitted inwardly. But there's no point dragging this out.
He already knew how to defeat Kinshiki.
Seeing Sasuke retreat, Kinshiki grew even more excited. Purple lightning surged violently around his body as he pursued relentlessly, striking with savage speed and brutal power.
Sasuke avoided direct clashes. He dodged, evaded, and repositioned, refusing to meet Kinshiki head-on. Whenever an attack came too close, he simply repelled it with Shinra Tensei.
Kinshiki's frustration reached its limit.
"I refuse to believe I can't break through this!" he roared.
He suddenly withdrew his weapon and gathered chakra at his fingertips. Red flames condensed at the tips of his fingers, forming sharp, claw-like projections of chakra.
"Boy," Kinshiki growled, "let me show you my true technique—Kāshiki!"
With a thunderous roar, he lunged forward.
"Die!"
The attack was fierce and destructive, but Sasuke did not panic. His Rinnegan spun calmly as he activated its power once again.
"Shinra Tensei!"
The repulsive field expanded outward.
Kinshiki slammed his palm into it, red chakra surging violently as he pushed forward inch by inch.
"Break for me!" Kinshiki screamed.
Slowly—but undeniably—the red chakra began to force its way through the repulsive barrier.
Kinshiki laughed wildly. "Low-level creature! You're finished!"
Sasuke clenched his teeth. He had not expected Kinshiki to force his way in like this.
With a final roar, Kinshiki poured all his strength into the attack. The Shinra Tensei shattered.
Kinshiki's face lit up with joy. At last, he had proven himself in front of Lord Momoshiki.
But suddenly—
Clang!
The red chakra slammed into something solid and was abruptly stopped.
The chakra dispersed instantly.
Kinshiki's eyes widened in disbelief. "What… is this?"
Sasuke's voice was cold and steady. "My absolute defense."
With a deafening boom, Sasuke's half-body Susanoo manifested. The skeletal giant raised its massive fist and smashed it into Kinshiki.
Kinshiki tried to block, but the force was overwhelming.
"Ahhh—!"
He was sent flying, carving another long trench into the ground.
Sasuke sneered. "Now you know how it feels."
Before Kinshiki could fully recover, Sasuke's next attack came.
"Amaterasu!"
Black flames erupted instantly, engulfing Kinshiki's body.
"Ahhh—!"
The inextinguishable flames burned fiercely. No matter what Kinshiki did, he could not put them out. For the first time, genuine fear appeared in his eyes.
"Lord Momoshiki!" Kinshiki cried out desperately. "Save me!"
Momoshiki's expression darkened slightly. In the next instant, he vanished and reappeared beside Kinshiki. He raised his right hand, revealing the crimson Rinnegan embedded in his palm.
The black flames were instantly absorbed.
Momoshiki exhaled lightly, then looked at Sasuke with interest. "I see. That is quite impressive."
Kinshiki fell to one knee, shame written across his face. "I'm sorry, Lord Momoshiki. I have disappointed you."
Momoshiki waved his hand dismissively. "It is not your fault. He possesses the Rinnegan and the Sharingan of the main lineage. His understanding of our clan's power runs deep. It is only natural you could not defeat him."
Kinshiki looked at Sasuke again, fear now clearly visible in his eyes.
Sasuke smiled faintly and turned his gaze to Momoshiki. "So you're stronger than him."
Kinshiki snarled, trying to mask his fear. "Of course! The power of Lord Momoshiki is not something a low-level creature who stole Otsutsuki power could ever comprehend!"
Sasuke's eyes shifted to Momoshiki's right hand. "You have a Rinnegan in your palm. From what I just saw, one of its abilities is absorbing ninjutsu."
Momoshiki chuckled softly. "Your analytical ability is excellent."
Sasuke lifted his sword. "Then let's fight. I'll figure out the rest myself."
He prepared to rush forward—
But suddenly, Naruto appeared in front of him, blocking his path.
Sasuke frowned. "What are you doing?"
Naruto grinned slightly. "I'll handle this guy. Like you said, I'll leave Kinshiki to you."
Sasuke scowled. "I already dealt with Kinshiki. Now it's Momoshiki. I'll fight him. You can stand aside and watch. Who knows—I might even take down both of them."
Naruto rolled his eyes.
Figures, he thought. Once this guy gains the upper hand, he thinks he can do anything.
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