"Who cares, anyway, my side is almost reaching Stage Two."
Momoshiki couldn't help but laugh. He was extremely satisfied with Nagato's body.
"The harder Takemi fights, the better. Once we reach Stage Two, many things won't be up to these lower beings anymore."
"My side is also close to reaching Stage Two." Urashiki said.
Kimimaro was fearless, and his body was exceptionally excellent, also possessing the Byakugan. Once fully released, he would definitely obtain the most suitable body and the most appropriate power.
"Isshiki, how are you doing now?"
"…"
Hearing Urashiki's question, Isshiki didn't really want to speak, but he knew he couldn't show weakness.
"I'm also close to Stage Two. Soon, we'll be able to control everything, but that Takemi is still a nuisance. His continued nonsense is a big problem for us."
"Why are you changing the subject?"
Momoshiki raised an eyebrow, asking playfully. His gaze was already fixed on Isshiki.
"At this point, after fighting to this extent, it seems whatever he says doesn't matter."
Urashiki also couldn't help but laugh, his gaze also turned towards Isshiki.
"Anyway, my vessel can't hide, but yours…"
'Bastard!' Isshiki cursed inwardly.
The way these two looked at him was unsettling. That look, like they were looking at food, made his scalp tingle and his heart uneasy.
Although he knew that his own gaze towards them was more or less the same...
But who would want to be a loser and become someone else's 'Path to Godhood'?
"Don't forget, Takemi could very well be the embodiment of the Planet's Will, and even more likely, Takeshiki's target. If we're not careful, there could be big trouble."
"Didn't you also say he's Takeshiki's target? Then…"
Momoshiki didn't care, his gaze grew more aggressive, and Urashiki couldn't help but nod.
"He's probably also part of Takeshiki's Path to Godhood. We can't leave him to Takeshiki."
"Exactly, even Takeshiki is our target."
Momoshiki delivered the final conclusion. Isshiki, at this moment, bothered to think no further, only nodding.
"Exactly, they will all be our targets."
The three exchanged glances. Although the outside was a chaotic mess, even evolving into a cross-country chase, here, however, it seemed somewhat 'harmonious', and their gazes carried a hint of a smile. Only, their hearts, at this moment, simultaneously recalled a single phrase.
Takemi is mine, Takeshiki is mine, and you, my dear kinsmen…
You are also mine!
Takemi didn't know that the three Ōtsutsuki had completely lost their minds. Of course, if he had known, he probably would have added fuel to the fire.
That already condensed Kekkei Mora was definitely a product that could drive all Ōtsutsuki mad.
Just looking at Obito and the others, Takemi was thinking about what he should do next.
Continuing to tangle with them is meaningless.
Nagato and Obito wouldn't release the Ten-Tails, at least not yet.
Because they are waiting for the final assembly, to release the Ten-Tails and summon Ōtsutsuki Takeshiki.
Besides that, they were also using him for 'Evolution'.
Or rather, helping those Ōtsutsuki to 'unfreeze' would be more appropriate.
Takemi had no intention of telling Obito and the others their true situation. If he told them, and they were unwilling to continue fighting to 'unfreeze', then his god tree source would have no nourishment.
After all, for people with exceptionally strong wills, to make them accept that their future would no longer be their own, but rather become someone else's vessel...
Then they would inevitably take every measure to prevent such a thing from happening.
However, saying nothing at all also made Takemi feel a bit uncomfortable.
Therefore, he simply spoke in riddles, just to annoy the three of them first and also to annoy the three Ōtsutsuki within them.
'So the situation is a bit awkward now.' Takemi pursed his lips.
If he fought too fiercely, the Karma would unfreeze prematurely, and then his Ten-Tails would be gone. But if he didn't fight, and the Karma unfroze too slowly, his nourishment would be gone. This awkward predicament gave him a headache, but fortunately, he had his own ideas.
Like, another Ten-Tails!
'Although Nagato's Ten-Tails should provide enough energy, why shouldn't I make more preparations?'
Takemi's god tree source was not far from complete recovery, and his first fruit was also expected to be born soon. But for a smoother process and to obtain more energy, he felt he could take some action in advance.
'My second fruit planting can basically be confirmed to use the remains of Shibai, so the first fruit can't be too far off.'
Moreover, Shibai's remains were likely sealed in the same space as that Ten-Tails, and he would have to retrieve it sooner or later.
'Besides, it will take time for Kabuto to deliver the item, so…'
Thinking of this, Takemi already had a plan.
Instead of his main body being entangled with these three guys, where being too heavy wouldn't work and being too light wouldn't work either, it would be better to let his clones play with them. And he could go and raid Isshiki's lair, preparing for his own future.
'Then…'
As he thought, his punches became heavier.
Boom...
Huge roars echoed through the sky. The four of them were like gods, their overflowing energy ravaging everything in sight.
And under Takemi's pursuit, they traveled from the Land of Hot Water towards Uzushiogakure.
The giant rocks, forests, mountains, rivers, and other things along the way were very likely to be completely destroyed by their overflowing energy.
"Damn it, this guy…"
Obito and the others were somewhat dazed from the beating, but at this moment, none of them chose to evade.
Even though they were fighting while retreating all the way, they kept fighting relentlessly, as they genuinely felt their power continuously growing.
However, the joy brought by this increase in power was shattered by Takemi's merciless iron fist. Their bodies were already heavily damaged, and if it weren't for the constant self-repair by the energy within them, they really wouldn't have lasted until now.
"You are far worse than I imagined."
However, just as they were cursing inwardly, Takemi seized an opportunity.
Amidst the howling roar, Obito only felt a blur in his eyes, and the next instant, his body, now only half-intact, crashed heavily to the ground.
"Damn it."
Obito cursed inwardly, and Nagato and Kimimaro also had massive headaches. Obito's extremely poor fighting ability dragged them down. They could only rush to his rescue immediately, but this, in turn, created an even better opportunity for Takemi.
"How pathetic."
Takemi condensed a black and white Rasengan in his hand. The Rasengan tore through the sky, almost directly hitting Nagato's defense and striking him heavily.
Immediately after, space-time jutsu was activated again, and he had already appeared beside Kimimaro. The next instant, the Yin-Yang Release short sword was suddenly swung out. Kimimaro was sent flying, his body unable to withstand it.
"Is this what you call evolution?"
The lingering voice echoed, and this time, Takemi did not continue his pursuit, but stood quietly in the dust.
The constantly spreading dust made his figure appear indistinct, and the vast natural power made him look mysterious and terrifying.
"Cough, cough, cough… Damn it, can you handle this or not?"
Nagato slowly and leisurely stood up, unable to help but curse softly. He truly couldn't hold on much longer in this kind of battle.
"Also, if you can't, then leave. I'm about to release the Ten-Tails."
"Now is not the time, we must wait until everyone is gathered."
Obito also felt incredibly uncomfortable. He knew he was likely a hindrance, but he would never admit such a thing.
"If we release the Ten-Tails now and attract Takeshiki, then…"
"Hmph!"
Kimimaro naturally saw that Obito was changing the subject, which made him involuntarily let out a cold snort.
"We can wait for the Ten-Tails, but can you handle this or not?"
"You…"
Obito hadn't expected even Orochimaru's plaything to dare speak to him like that, which made his face extremely grim.
Fortunately, he didn't have time to say anything more, as Takemi had already dispersed the dust and was once again walking towards them.
Looking at Takemi's indifferent eyes, the three of them dared not say anything further, and could only prepare for battle once more.
However, in Obito's mind, the so-called 'Path to Godhood' involuntarily surfaced.
'Takemi came into contact with evolution earlier. His strength is understandable, but I can't continue like this.'
Obito clenched his fists, his gaze involuntarily turning towards Nagato and Kimimaro beside him. He was already seriously contemplating how to extract the energy from these two to complete his own evolution.