harleyscars Chapter 558 True Form
Chapter 558 True Form
Chapter 558 True Form
Madara left without explaining his subsequent decisions to Black Zetsu.
Black Zetsu then stealthily headed towards Konoha.
Even Madara Uchiha in his current state wouldn't be faster than him if he ran to Konoha from this distance.
The situation over there is unknown.
Those people in Konoha, at least don't lose to Jigen too quickly.
Toneri became Jigen's first target for breakthrough. Possessing the Tenseigan mode and Truth-Seeking Balls, he was theoretically the most powerful among the three present.
But his situation was crystal clear to Cixian.
Powerful, yet unstable, but capable of posing a significant threat to his own body by relying on the Seeking Truth Orbs.
The man in white moved.
His size increased to an unbelievable degree under the enhancement of the second stage of the Karma stage.
The already furious Toneri did not dodge. The Truth-Seeking Balls behind him, under the influence of chakra, transformed into several green light bullets and shot towards the approaching white figure.
Cixian's figure flashed and swayed continuously as he moved at high speed, his trajectory unpredictable.
Upon entering the second phase of the wedge, he becomes faster in both movement and attack.
Even Guy and Tsunade couldn't completely track his movements as he got closer.
But sensing the airflow, Kai warned, "Watch out, Shepherd!"
The azure beast shattered the ground, transforming into a streak of blue light as it hurtled toward Sheren.
Tsunade's support arrived even faster than Guy's actions; she did not recklessly rush into the battle.
Cixian's abilities are simple and brutal.
The speed and spatial advantages gained from shrinking in size, combined with the chakra rods, have exceeded the scope of conventional taijutsu combat.
Three people attacking at the same time not only fail to create suppression, but also hinder each other's movement space.
She wiped the blood off her body with her hand.
With the powerful chakra support emanating from the barrier behind her, a slug that surpassed her previous summoning record descended upon the forest.
Its massive trunk almost filled the gaps between the tree canopy, and a damp, cool, and warm atmosphere permeated the air.
As soon as the slug landed, it transformed into a massive white tide, covering the entire forest floor.
Sheren missed several of his Seeking the Dao Jade in succession. Before he could re-lock onto a target, he was struck hard in the chest.
The crisp sound of breaking ribs exploded inside the chest cavity.
The green chakra cloak on the boy shattered instantly, and he was thrown backward, finally crashing into the white tide.
The Tenseigan Chakra Mode collapsed under this attack, and the Truth-Seeking Balls dissipated.
Sheren lay face up in the slug's bodily fluids, and a surge of intense pain and nausea from the displacement of his internal organs rushed up at once.
However, just as the pain and discomfort reached the surface of consciousness, another force followed.
Chakra flowed continuously from the slug's bodily fluids, healing the wounds he had suffered.
The pain subsided faster than it came on.
Cixian landed on an old tree that had not yet broken, looking down at the white liquid layer that covered the entire forest below.
"A special creature capable of healing by transmitting chakra."
In another context, such a creature could only become a source of sustenance for him to replenish his chakra.
Moreover, its restorative ability also has a source.
Jigen looked at the Fifth Hokage and shook his head. The real source was not her, but the tree inside the barrier.
"How long can a fake tree, with such an immature structure, sustain a fight?"
His response was not words.
Blue steam tore a scorching trail through the air.
Kai's fist, carrying a compressed air wave, shot straight up from directly below.
The tree trunk beneath Cixian's feet was blasted into dust by the aftershock of the punch, while the man in white leaped backward just before the trunk shattered, his figure rapidly shrinking in mid-air before landing on another branch.
"The perseverance of youth is immeasurable!"
Kai's roar echoed through the forest. He gave Cixian no chance to catch his breath, and the moment he landed, he pushed off the ground again and charged forward.
A white ripple spread from the slug's bodily fluid beneath his feet as new chakra continuously flowed into his meridians.
The damage to the body caused by the Eight Gates Formation is continuously repaired during this process.
The pain remains, but for Matt Kay, it's just another feedback from youth.
His fighting spirit grew stronger.
Cixian dodged the third punch to the side, the wind from the punch grazing her sleeve, the fabric making a piercing tearing sound.
Out of the corner of his eye, he glanced behind him and saw that the hermit had stood up again, and the Seeking the Dao Jade reappeared beside him.
This time, Sheren did not choose a reckless attack, but instead stayed in the rear, ready to provide support.
Cixian understood that the key to this battle lay in how efficient the fake tree was at converting energy.
Tobirama was not optimistic.
After Cixian broke into the old house, the rate at which Grell ore was consumed increased again.
He first told Nagato to wait patiently: "It's not time for you to join the battle yet."
Then he said to the other person beside him, "Monkey, go and assist Kakashi in getting the village representatives to cooperate with the Jinchuriki to move to the designated location."
Originally, it was possible to secretly ask Jinchuriki for help, and even ask them one by one.
However, Jigen's direct intrusion into Konoha has already brought the focus on Jinchuriki to an unavoidable level.
A silent relocation is no longer possible.
The only way forward is to be honest.
"I understand." The Third Hokage nodded solemnly.
On his way back to the Hokage Building, Hiruzen Sarutobi walked through the evacuating crowd.
The villagers of Konoha were evacuated under the guidance of ninjas and staff from the Joint Affairs Bureau.
When he entered the conference room of the Hokage Building, representatives from Iwagakure, Sunagakure, Kumogakure, and Kirigakure were already in place, and Kakashi was facing questioning.
"What's going on? What does 'Otsutsuki clan' mean?"
"What is Konoha doing right now? What happened in the western suburbs?"
"Where is the Sixth Hokage, Kakashi?"
"What do you want the Jinchuriki to do?"
Having subordinates assist the Konoha ninjas in their work doesn't prevent them from doing other important tasks at the same time.
Kakashi waited until all the sounds had subsided before speaking.
"Konoha itself is not certain about the final outcome of the incident. The arrival of the enemy was also sudden for Konoha."
"This matter should have been communicated to you all after a clearer conclusion was reached."
After giving a vague response, he began to talk about his research on tailed beasts over the past two years.
"But for Konoha, the enemy they have been preparing to deal with for a long time has never changed."
"Konoha has always chosen to allow all parties to jointly study the intelligence and resources related to them, and has never hindered the private explorations of the various villages."
Tsuchikage said regretfully, "If Konoha had been more honest, there might have been many more alternative options."
The Third Hokage did not leave Kakashi to face the firepower alone.
"This is our responsibility."
"There is a lack of trust and attention towards allies."
He said sincerely, "There is no other way at the moment. I hope that you can help Konoha in consideration of our past cooperation."
Bi Chen said in a deep voice, "We have always been familiar with the Sixth Hokage's style. Now, could we ask him to intervene?"
Wenya said, "It would indeed be more prudent if the Hokage could explain it in person."
Tsuchikage did not press further: "I presume the Hokage is currently on the battlefield in the rear."
Maki said, "Now that things have come to this, I hope Konoha can give us a proper explanation after this is over."
Hiruzen Sarutobi is about to make a promise.
A spatial vortex unfolded in the center of the conference room.
Hiruzen Sarutobi, Kakashi Hatake, and the four representatives from the ninja villages simultaneously assumed a defensive stance.
Obito Uchiha stepped out of the vortex, with another person behind him.
"Obito—the First Hokage?!" Hiruzen Sarutobi exclaimed in disbelief.
The traces of Edo Tensei on the two were clearly visible. The four representatives had already placed their hands on their ninja tools, but stopped when Kakashi raised his hand to stop them.
"Please wait a moment."
Hashirama Senju looked around. Representatives from various ninja villages wearing headbands of different colors, ninjas from other villages assisting in the evacuation of Konoha outside the window, and the Hokage Building crammed with people in different uniforms.
He grinned, revealing his teeth.
"Isn't this great? Although an enemy has appeared, everyone is working together to deal with it."
"First Hokage, you—" Hiruzen Sarutobi wanted to confirm Hashirama's current condition.
"I'm back to help." Hashirama gave a thumbs up. "To see all the ninjas put aside their differences at a time like this—it's truly wonderful!"
Obito interrupted this touching atmosphere.
"Instead of lingering here, it's time to get going, Kakashi."
He looked at the silver-haired Jonin.
To deal with Jigen, we also need to deal with his ability to open up other dimensions.
Unfortunately, Obito never truly owned a complete pair of kaleidoscopes during his lifetime.
When he activated the Kaleidoscope Sharingan, one was on himself and the other on Kakashi.
There was no information about the power he had not yet mastered within his impure body.
"This time, the enemy needs complete eyes."
Upon hearing this, Kakashi bowed slightly to the four representatives. "That's right. I will apologize and explain things upon my return. I'm sorry."
Hashirama turned around and gave Hiruzen Sarutobi a gentle smile.
"That's it, monkey—you're a monkey, right? You've aged so much."
"I'm leaving this to you for now. Make sure you explain the situation clearly to your allies."
The three of them disappeared from the conference room at the same time.
Hiruzen Sarutobi, who was left behind, felt as if his aging body had gained a bit more strength.
He turned around to face the four representatives.
"Konoha is willing to explain all the doubts about the alliance. The sincerity we have shown will be fully demonstrated after this matter is resolved."
Tutai and Bi exchanged a glance, and Wenya looked at Maji, who nodded slightly.
Tsuchikyo withdrew his hand from the ninja tool.
"In that case, let's get started."
In the woodland, dozens or even hundreds of black sticks were stuck into the ground.
The white liquid layer that originally covered the entire forest floor was poked with countless holes, no longer covering the original area.
Kai's breathing grew heavier.
Cixian also felt the moans emanating from his body; the monk's strength was constantly being depleted.
Just as he was about to unleash more power to launch a new fierce attack, the ground suddenly trembled.
Centered on Cixian, giant wooden hands rose up from all directions and slammed down on him from different directions.
The sudden attack forced Cixian to shrink his size.
The moment Tsunade saw the Wood Release, she instinctively looked back at the barrier behind her.
"——Shushi?"
But she found that the trees were still the same, without any change.
She immediately realized that someone else knew how to use this technique. Tsunade immediately released the giant slug from the summoning, keeping only the small clone on her shoulder.
As the white liquid on the ground receded, countless trees burst forth from the soil and began to entangle with Cixian.
Just as Cixian was about to dodge, he sensed that Might Guy and Sherman's attacks were about to launch. He immediately chose to open the alternate dimension.
The tear opened on his side.
However, before the crack could fully unfold, another force of spatial distortion intervened, forcibly disrupting its formation.
Cixian's movements were forced to pause for half a beat.
Just this half-beat.
He shattered the oncoming wooden branches, but was struck squarely in the body by the hermit's Seeking Truth Jade.
Kai's kick followed immediately, the booming sound of the air being blown apart echoing through the forest.
Before Cixian could even get up, kicking up dust, five wooden dragons coiled around him from different directions, locking his body firmly in place.
Tsunade stared at the wooden dragons, her lips slightly parted.
"grandfather."
Hashirama stood on a broken tree trunk, his gaze never leaving Jigen.
"It's not over yet, Tsunade."
Obito and Kakashi landed in another spot, having just used Kamui in unison, completely blocking Jigen's escape route using the alternate dimension.
"Leave it to me." Kai took a deep breath, and blue steam surged around him again. His muscles bulged and knotted under the dual enhancement of Sage Chakra and the Eight Gates, ready to unleash Daytime Tiger once more.
Right at this moment.
The wooden dragon shattered into pieces.
The white-clad figure bound within had completely changed. Beneath the tattered white haori, their skin had turned a lifeless grayish-white.
The monks' appearances had completely changed.
Otsutsuki Ichishiki.
He finally revealed his true colors.
His expression was as indifferent as Cixian's, but his eyes were completely different.
The left eye is a pure white eye of insight, while the right eye has a jet-black background with eight sharp golden triangles surrounding the center.
"It was still used."
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But that's enough.
He had roughly figured out Konoha's trump card, and that fake tree could not hold on for much longer.
Even in his current state, he has at least two days to kill everyone and then return.
The eight golden triangles in his right eye rotated slightly.
A dozen or so giant black cubes suddenly appeared in the air.
Obito's pupils contracted. Space-time?
He didn't see any prelude at all.
Those cubes appeared out of thin air, as if they had been floating there from the very beginning.
Then they fell.
The sheer mass of the giant slug crushed the earth silently, causing it to collapse. Trees were pressed several meters deep into the ground. Even the slugs' remaining bodily fluids were squeezed into the earth by this weight.
The entire topography of the woodland was rewritten in that instant.
At the same time, at least a dozen huge dark areas appeared within everyone's perception range.
Those cubes were not merely heavy blocks of mass; their very material isolated them from chakra perception.
Muffled groans rang out one after another.
Caught off guard, Kai was pierced through the body by more than a dozen black rods from different angles.
Toneri was once again forced into Tenseigan mode. The Truth-Seeking Ball hastily formed a shield in front of him, but he and the shield were smashed into the mud.
At the last moment, Obito instinctively pulled Kakashi into the Kamui dimension first. He was the most likely to die there.
The next moment, the gray stone pillar fell silently, crushing his body, which had been resurrected through the impure world.