The time limit for Amatsuka's life force had run out.
The moment the Grand Yui Staff vanished due to the absence of the golden paper, the influence of the forbidden technique was completely nullified.
Seeing this, Kaguya and the other two finally breathed a sigh of relief.
"Finally, we can have a proper fight!"
Looking at the five Truth-Seeking Orbs that had reformed behind him, still unused, Naruto clapped his hands together excitedly.
"Naruto!"
Suddenly, the voice of the Sage of Six Paths rang in his mind.
"I have a plan."
Naruto froze.
At the same time.
Kaguya, who had been holding back for too long, wasted no time in making her move.
Numerous All-Killing Ash Bones, which would instantly erase anything they touched, shot out from her outstretched hands—some directly targeting Gensou, while others emerged unpredictably around him through Yomotsu Hirasaka.
After a period of intense combat, especially in the taijutsu exchanges—
Kaguya, who had been sealed away for a thousand years and was initially unfamiliar with battle, was now fighting with much more structure and coherence.
It wasn't just her—Toneri, another Ōtsutsuki, was also growing more adept.
After all, anyone who reached the level of the Six Paths was naturally a combat genius.
However.
As Gensou dodged the All-Killing Ash Bones, he remained unfazed.
To him, whether one wielded a sword as a boy or as a man made little difference.
Moreover, whether as a boy or a man, their current stamina was nothing like before.
Although Amatsuka had ended, the three Ōtsutsuki were not left unaffected.
Under Gensou's relentless assault, Kaguya, Toneri, and Naruto seemed unharmed on the surface, but their chakra reserves had been significantly depleted.
Defending against Gensou's attacks and recovering from their injuries both required a considerable amount of chakra.
In contrast, Gensou, who had dominated the battle from the beginning, had barely expended any energy.
Now that they were fighting once more, Gensou still held the upper hand.
And as time passed, with Amatsuka's cooldown resetting, his advantage would only grow.
The Sage of Six Paths was well aware of this.
Thus, he not only contacted Naruto again but also established a connection with his mother for the first time—
All to ensure Gensou's swift defeat.
Previously, Naruto might have hesitated.
But after witnessing Gensou single-handedly fighting three Six Paths-level opponents with ease—
With Toneri as an additional ally now and the Sage of Six Paths confirming that the Six Paths: Chibaku Tensei could be replenished even after use—
Naruto no longer had any concerns.
"Take down Gensou first, then deal with Kaguya—everyone, attack!"
With a series of puff puff puff sounds, white smoke rose as Naruto waved his hand, leading his Shadow Clone army into battle once more.
Naruto had made up his mind.
Though Kaguya remained silent, on her back, shoulders, and palms, new All-Killing Ash Bones grew out. Entering a new state, she too charged toward Gensou.
She understood what Gensou was planning.
But it didn't matter.
As long as she devoured his chakra afterward, she had nothing to fear.
"It's starting..."
Gensou watched everything unfold calmly, spreading his hands as a massive repulsive force erupted from him, surging outward in all directions.
Kaguya extended her hand, releasing her own Shinra Tensei.
The two forces clashed and neutralized each other.
Naruto's Shadow Clone army pushed through the raging wind, closing in rapidly, each reaching out with a right hand bearing the Sun-Moon Seal, aiming to press it onto Gensou.
"A tactic to wear me down?"
Gensou glanced around at the dense swarm of clones. With a mere thought, the nine Truth-Seeking Orbs behind him moved instantly, transforming into a massive fan-like blade that sliced through the approaching clones.
More white smoke erupted in succession.
Suddenly!
A small, black portal opened behind Gensou, and a hand with the Sun-Moon Seal reached out, aiming to press onto his back.
Instantly, another identical black portal appeared in front of the hand.
Too late to stop, the hand plunged into it—
And the next moment, it emerged in front of Gensou's Truth-Seeking Orb fan.
Puff! A familiar cloud of white smoke billowed out.
Another Shadow Clone.
Gensou's expression remained impassive as he withdrew his gaze, clapping his hands together.
The Myriad Path Ninjutsu was unleashed once more.
Knowing this was a crucial moment, Naruto did not hesitate to expend his chakra, continuously summoning more Shadow Clones to confuse Gensou's judgment and dull his defenses.
At the same time, Kaguya focused her efforts on diverting Gensou's attention.
Meanwhile, Toneri clashed with Gensou's Truth-Seeking Orbs using his own, blocking Gensou's attacks and buying time for Naruto.
Minute by minute, the battle raged on.
As they fought, the group had moved from their original battlefield. Though still in a desert region, there were now remnants of ruins scattered around them—
They were nearing a civilization.
Gensou found it surprising.
The three opponents, especially Naruto, were more patient than he had expected.
There were several instances where he thought Naruto's real body would finally make a move, only for him to hold back.
Unexpectedly cautious, yet still the key player?
But—Gensou had played along long enough.
If this went on any further, he'd win even if he didn't want to.
With this thought, he continued cutting down Naruto's endless clones, allowing a hint of feigned fatigue to surface on his face.
At last, Kaguya and the other two revealed their true intentions.
"Golden Wheel Reincarnation Explosion!"
Just as Gensou casually dispersed another of Naruto's Shadow Clones, Toneri's real body suddenly appeared behind it. His right hand clenched, and in an instant, an incomparably brilliant golden light erupted—
A Truth-Seeking Orb transformed into a fearsome chakra lightsaber, extending at high speed.
Gensou barely managed to sidestep, but the blade still pierced through his left shoulder.
The golden sword continued, plunging deep into the earth, pinning Gensou in place.
At that moment.
Not far away, Toneri's fake clone, used for deception, dissipated into motes of light.
Simultaneously—
Naruto appeared above Gensou, shouting as he extended his right hand, rapidly descending.
"Is this the real body or another fake?"
Lying on the ground, Gensou's pupils reflected Naruto's image. He murmured softly.
Then—
He was pulled into a new dimension.
Amenominaka!
Kaguya's Rinne Sharingan on her forehead opened wide, dragging everyone into the Gravity Dimension.
A crushing force, unbearable even for Six Paths-level beings, descended instantly.
Kaguya and Toneri, who had been airborne, crashed to the ground.
Even Gensou, already lying down, found it difficult to move.
However—
Naruto, still falling, was accelerating.
Gensou saw this.
The corner of his mouth curled ever so slightly.
The fish had taken the bait.
(End of Chapter)
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