Witnessing Momoshiki's transformation from arrogant and overbearing to utterly hopeless and numb, everyone felt a chill run through them.
Too horrifying!
This ability was just too horrifying!
Unless you'd already been reduced to pure Chakra, wouldn't anyone be terrified of their own body turning against them?
Even for strong ninja, existing purely as Chakra isn't impossible, but how could a Chakra-only form without a body ever beat an Otsutsuki?
This is an impossible question to solve!
As they were contemplating, their surroundings suddenly blurred. In the blink of an eye, they found themselves back in the Grand Arena!
Seiki Shimaseki appeared on the main stage, clapping loudly. "The World's Strongest Ninja Tournament, which lasted for many days, has now come to a close. Thank you to all the ninjas for the amazing battles you've brought us, and also thank you to all the volunteers for your service..."
"Finally, let's give a warm round of applause for Lord Toneri and congratulate him on earning the title of Number One Under Heaven in this tournament!"
Hearing Shimaseki's words, though extremely reluctant, everyone could only begin clapping strenuously.
Ruiga sighed amidst the crowd, "Remaining humble in victory and unbowed in defeat—this composure truly befits the God of Ninja, who changed an entire era and made me flee three times!"
Kakuzu couldn't help but twitch his mouth. If he understood correctly, Ruiga's real emphasis wasn't on being scared into fleeing three times by Seiki Shimaseki, but rather on having successfully escaped thrice from Seiki Shimaseki's grasp?
Before he could speak, Ruiga patted his shoulder again, "You're impressive too—living after assassinating two generations of Ninja Gods!"
Kakuzu nodded deeply in agreement. That's right, he was the man who once assassinated Shimaseki and finally "regretfully" lost to him!
Watching the mutual admiration in their eyes, Xianglin sighed helplessly, "Could you two at least act mature..."
BOOM!
An unexpected deafening explosion startled everyone in the Grand Arena!
"What's going on? A terrorist attack?"
"How could someone dare attack here... Wait, it really is a terrorist attack!"
A gust of wind blew away the dust cloud covering the arena, revealing a shocking scene—Toneri was being stepped on by someone's foot!
Seeing this image, everyone momentarily lost their wits.
The newly crowned Number One Under Heaven, Toneri Otsutsuki, had actually been defeated in the blink of an eye!
Other than the Leader, there truly existed such a powerful ninja in this world!
"Cursed! Who exactly are you?" Toneri inwardly fumed. He had indeed been careless, attacked at his most relaxed moment.
Even more infuriating, this person not only possessed strength surpassing his own but even resorted to underhanded methods—how disgraceful!
"This bastard's power exceeds mine, yet he's this cautious. If I want to break free, I'll have to rely on the Great Tenseigan!"
"I am Isshiki Otsutsuki, the one who bestowed Chakra upon this world!" Isshiki Otsutsuki saw through Toneri's subtle movements and chuckled lightly, "Save your energy. Unlike those kids over there, I won't give you any opportunities!"
"Momoshiki Otsutsuki's overall strength surpassed Toneri's after consuming the Chakra Fruit, but he lost simply because he was too reckless, giving Toneri the chance to summon the Great Tenseigan!
Learning from Momoshiki's mistake, Isshiki Otsutsuki naturally wouldn't repeat the same error.
After successfully ambushing Toneri, he immediately sealed his powers, firmly refusing to give Toneri any opportunity!
"Isshiki Otsutsuki!" Momoshiki Otsutsuki's eyes regained some vitality as he examined Isshiki. "This body's clearly made from human flesh—did something go wrong, forcing you to use the backup 'Kāma'?"
"But this level of power is truly impressive. Even with an incomplete body, you possess such strength. No wonder you're a senior who once presided over the God Tree Festival!"
At this moment, the others also recovered their senses.
"Damn it, release Brother immediately!" Xianglin clenched her fists, ready to rush forward!
Tongren held her shoulder, shaking his head slightly. "If even Toneri couldn't defeat him, what chance do you stand?"
"B-but..."
Tongren said solemnly, "We must believe in Toneri, believe in Lord Aizen!"
Xianglin's eyes sparkled. "Right, Lord Aizen must be watching us. This bastard will soon meet his doom!"
"That coward actually stabbed us in the back like a coward!" Naruto rolled up his sleeves and got ready to face the enemy.
Sasuke looked at him strangely. "That Otsutsuki Toneri injured Hinata. Shouldn't you be happy seeing him beaten now?"
"Of course I'm happy, but that jerk clearly wants to sabotage the tournament! I absolutely won't allow this!" Naruto replied indignantly.
Neji stared intently at the podium without looking away. "Everyone, be quiet! Master might intervene!"
At Neji's words, both of them instantly perked up.
In the eight years since the war ended, Master had only intervened once—when suppressing Otsutsuki Urashiki—but that ended too quickly to be called a real fight!
Now with the possibility of Master intervening again, they naturally felt excited!
Indeed, Seiki's voice came from above. "Another surprise attack—you're still as despicable as ever! Have you considered how to deal with the coming trouble?"
"You really think you can stop me?" Isshiki looked up, smiling. "Just because you beat me last time, you think that was my full strength?"
Seiki gently shook his head. "I never thought so. Also, your trouble doesn't come from me!"
"What do you mean?" Isshiki frowned, instinctively feeling ominous.
"He means..." A gentle, refined voice came from behind Isshiki, making his pupils contract sharply. "...the person you're stepping on is my beloved subordinate!"
Instinctively, Isshiki elbowed sideways behind him, hitting the opponent's chest before grabbing his neck. "How did you silently circle around me?"
"Not going to explain? Then..." Isshiki gradually tightened his grip, but suddenly felt breathless.
"Something's wrong here..." No matter how insensitive Isshiki was, he now sensed the problem. "Release this now!"
His Consciousness Space erupted into a violent storm, and the scene before his eyes shattered like a mirage!
At that moment, he realized his right hand had actually been gripping his own throat!
Isshiki quickly released his grip, staring in shock and fury at the figure opposite him. "[Genjutsu]? Was it you who did this?"
Even now, he couldn't believe it. With his immense spiritual strength, how could someone trap him inside an Illusion Realm?
Beside him, Momoshiki also felt his heart pound violently. Just what kind of world was this?
In the past, a lower warrior like Kinshiki was more than enough to conquer an entire planet. Yet in this world, powerful experts stronger than himself kept appearing one after another!
It's ridiculous!
On the other side, Toneri stood respectfully behind a person, who smiled faintly and asked, "What's wrong? Is godly power truly so insignificant here?"
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