Chapter 305 – Kaguya's Awakening
"Hatake Yusuke, you ungrateful little brat! Are you seriously trying to kill me from sheer anger?!" Hatake Sakumo roared, his voice thundering across the Sky Island. Everyone present was seeing Sakumo like this for the first time.
"Dad, don't get so mad," Yusuke said calmly, looking straight at his furious father.
"Bastard! I don't care who you're trying to nurture as an opponent, I really don't. But since you already knew the consequences, why did you still choose this moment?" Sakumo snapped.
"Dad, please, calm down. Let me explain slowly. There's no need to rush. You shouldn't get this emotional at your age," Yusuke said, trying to soothe him.
"Then talk. Now!"
"Alright. Even though Naruto and Sasuke have entered Six Paths Mode, the Yin–Yang power they possess is only a temporary blessing from the Sage of Six Paths. That power has a time limit. I have to take advantage of that window. Even if one of them has awakened the Sage's body and the Rinnegan, plus the status of being the Kyūbi's Jinchūriki, in the end, their strength is at most on the level of Madara before he became the Ten-Tails' Jinchūriki—maybe a little stronger. That's why I have to move quickly," Yusuke explained.
Hearing this, Sakumo's face only grew darker. The people around them wore grim expressions as well. Somehow, this explanation felt worse than hearing nothing at all.
"You damn kid! Take one slash from me! If you dare dodge or use that weird power of yours, I won't acknowledge you as my son!" Sakumo barked.
He swung his sword.
Yusuke actually followed his father's words. He deactivated his limitless power and didn't dodge.
He simply extended one hand and flicked his fingers lightly.
The sword wave shattered instantly, dispersing into nothing.
"Dad, stop. Even if I stand still without defending myself, even if you break that sword, you still won't be able to scratch my skin. The density of my bones already surpasses Enma in its Black Blade form," Yusuke said.
Hatake Sakumo froze in shock. He knew better than anyone how terrifyingly hard Enma and Habakiri were. As their father and a master swordsman, he understood their sharpness and toughness—especially Enma after it evolved into a Black Blade.
"So, Dad, just give up. You've already vented your anger. Calm down. Even though things have developed this far, everything is still under my control. It hasn't gone completely off the rails yet. Besides, think about it. Even if Kaguya isn't as strong as Naruto and the others when they fight together…"
"But no matter what, she is still Ōtsutsuki Kaguya. If her fusion succeeds, even if she doesn't fully become the ancestor of all chakra in the ninja world, her power will definitely surpass Madara's by far. And by then, my stamina and chakra will be completely drained. I won't even be able to maintain a barrier. With just the remnants of her power, you all won't be able to stop her."
"If everyone dies, do you really think I'd still have the ability to revive them all? Besides, the Infinite Tsukuyomi isn't without a solution. When they enter the absorption phase, the Divine Tree will protect them," Yusuke continued.
Only then did Sakumo finally calm down.
"Hmph." Sakumo snorted and sheathed the White Fang.
"Be more careful next time. Don't make your old man angry so easily," Yūhi Shinku said, stepping in to smooth things over.
"Yes, Uncle Shinku," Yusuke replied.
"So, what's the next move?" Tsunade asked.
"I'm going to meet her," Yusuke said casually.
"I'm coming too."
"So am I."
After a brief discussion, it was decided that Yusuke would go together with Kakashi and Tsunade. Sakumo knew he wouldn't be much help if he went along, so he and Shinku stayed behind on the Sky Island.
Moments later, the light of the Infinite Tsukuyomi completely faded. Yusuke led the two of them toward the battlefield.
They saw an enormous amount of chakra rapidly gathering into Madara's body. Madara's form began to swell, just like when Obito had lost control of the Ten-Tails. Then, in an instant, Madara's body vanished, and the swelling abruptly stopped.
In front of them stood a woman with two horns on her head and impossibly long white hair—so long that it even surpassed her own height.
Her expression was cold and regal, and her beauty was flawless beyond comparison. Even Tsunade, Kurenai, and Konan seemed dim when placed beside her.
"You've come. Interesting. So you're all still alive. But with that boy here, it makes sense," Senju Hashirama said.
"Grandpa, Grandma, and Second Uncle… so you're all fine too."
"Of course. We're Impure World Reincarnation bodies, after all. I've studied this technique. Those caught in that genjutsu are basically wrapped up by the trees like cocoons," Senju Tobirama explained.
"By the way, what exactly is going on with that woman? What do you think, Yusuke?" Minato asked.
"Oh? She looks like a little bunny. Kinda cute," Yusuke said indifferently, completely unaware of the murderous glare Tsunade shot him.
Minato went silent for a moment, then sighed helplessly in his heart. As expected… I still end up relying on you.
Everyone around them fell into awkward silence. That comment didn't answer the question at all. What kind of normal person judges whether their enemy is cute at a time like this?
Back on the battlefield, Sasuke released his Susanoo, and four figures appeared in front of everyone.
"Sakura? I didn't expect her to be fine too," Kakashi said in surprise.
Kaguya's eyes were filled with vigilance as she looked at them.
"So this is what Grandpa Six Paths called an Ōtsutsuki something?" Naruto asked.
"Ōtsutsuki Kaguya, Naruto."
"Ōtsutsuki Kaguya, idiot," Toneri and Sasuke said almost at the same time. The first was clearly Toneri, the second Sasuke.
"Haha…" Naruto scratched the back of his head and smiled awkwardly.
"By the way, I didn't expect you to know her name, Toneri."
"Of course I do. Don't forget, my clan name is Ōtsutsuki," Toneri said.
"Oh. Oh." Naruto nodded quickly, finally understanding.
"Naruto, our stamina and chakra are already drained too much. We have to finish this woman quickly," Sasuke said.
"Got it. So this is our final opponent, huh? But if the enemy isn't Uncle, then the win is definitely ours," Naruto declared confidently.
He immediately rushed forward to attack.
After several clashes, not a single one of them managed to land a hit on Kaguya.
"Mother, don't waste time fighting them. Look at that man with his eyes closed. We have to kill him before he fully recovers," Black Zetsu said.
As Black Zetsu awakened himself and attached to Kaguya's body, he could clearly sense how terrifying that man truly was.
"We have to hold her back no matter what, even if it's just to create a brief opening," Sasuke said.
"Leave it to me. When it comes to this technique, I'm even more skilled than with the Rasengan. This is a secret ninjutsu I've been training since I was a kid. I can finally show it off now," Naruto said, his voice brimming with excitement.
"Oh? What technique is that?" Senju Tobirama turned toward Minato.
"I don't know. Even I didn't realize Naruto had something like this up his sleeve," Minato replied.
"Watch my Multi Shadow Clone Jutsu!" Naruto immediately formed hand seals.
"So what is it, exactly?" Sasuke thought, staring at Naruto.
"Witness my ninjutsu—Reverse…" As Naruto spoke that word, the corner of Yusuke's lips curled into a knowing, meaningful smile.
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