20demayo Chapter 268 - 268: The Early Arrival of Momoshiki’s Trio
Chapter 268 - 268: The Early Arrival of Momoshiki’s Trio
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The Moon, Lunar Palace
Once a magnificent palace, it had now been reduced to complete ruins. The Uchiha clan members assigned to guard this place had suffered heavy casualties.
Fortunately, the enemy's objective wasn't mindless slaughter. Had that been the case, the death toll would have been several times higher.
"I have found it, Lord Momoshiki."
Ōtsutsuki Kinshiki emerged, his gaze fixed on the forbidden ground that lay ahead.
The three had come for Kaguya. After consuming the Chakra Fruit, she was supposed to face judgment at the hands of the Ōtsutsuki clan.
"You treacherous traitor… I've finally found you."
The one speaking had long, pale blue hair tied into a high ponytail. Two curved horns, shaped like forehead protectors, adorned his forehead.
Dressed in white, he carried a glowing red fish basket on his back, accompanied by a fishing rod. This man was none other than Ōtsutsuki Urashiki.
Unlike Isshiki, who advocated ruthless slaughter, the three of them belonged to the "Saint Sanctury." faction They had only joined forces with their enemies after suffering defeat, and ever since, had embraced a philosophy of absolute annihilation.
Their status had already been low within the clan, and to make matters worse, their faction had produced a traitor like Kaguya. Because of her betrayal, the three of them had been implicated as well.
Urashiki's companions had been slain, and Momoshiki's Divine Tree had been confiscated by the clan.
In an attempt to redeem themselves, they had decided to travel to Earth and personally punish the traitorous Ōtsutsuki Kaguya.
Of course, that was only one reason. Momoshiki's true objective was to seize the Divine Tree and use the life energy of Earth to ignite the Divine Flame.
The Ōtsutsuki clan?
A cold-blooded group of executioners. Momoshiki had no desire to associate with them.
"Do it." Momoshiki's voice was calm, his tone carrying an air of superiority.
Swinging his crimson fishing hook, an artifact forged with alien technology, Urashiki effortlessly pierced through the Six Paths Seal. His target was the figure sealed within the altar—Ōtsutsuki Kaguya.
"Ah?"
Just as the attack was about to strike its mark, Urashiki's face lit up with smug satisfaction.
Yet, in the very next instant, his expression changed.
His hook did not reach its target.
A terrifying presence surged forth, shaking the very world around them. The three members of the Ōtsutsuki trio stiffened, their gazes sharpening in unison. None of them had anticipated that such a formidable warrior had been hidden within the Moon.
"This is interesting. Kinshiki, go greet our unexpected guest."
"As you command."
Kinshiki stepped forward, a massive crimson battle axe forming in his grip. With a burst of air-shattering speed, he charged toward the altar.
A thunderous impact resounded.
Amidst the shattering of stone and the rumbling of mountains, a powerful fist emerged from the mist, slamming forcefully against the surface of Kinshiki's battle axe.
Even someone as strong as Kinshiki was unable to withstand the sheer force behind the strike. He was driven back several steps, his heels carving grooves into the ground.
"Oh? To think someone could actually push Kinshiki back with brute force. It seems our opponents have some skill." Momoshiki's tone remained indifferent, his words laced with condescension.
"Yes, yes. But of course, no one could possibly match Lord Momoshiki." Urashiki's response was laced with insincerity. It was clear that he did not acknowledge Momoshiki's leadership.
However, with his own comrades dead, survival now required him to temporarily submit to this man.
Seeing Kinshiki struggling in battle, Urashiki leaped into action, swinging his crimson fishing hook to assist him.
Amenosubaruboshinomikoto: Ryūgū!
From the palm of his hand, he unleashed a four-pointed star-shaped mass of purple chakra, which rapidly transformed into a massive black-and-purple emperor anglerfish.
The giant fish opened its mouth, gathering a sphere of violet-red energy before launching it at the shadowy figure concealed within the ruins of the mountain.
"It worked."
A twisted grin spread across Urashiki's face as he yanked his fishing hook. He reeled in a dense mass of chakra, comparable in scale to that of a Tailed Beast.
His fishing hook had the ability to extract chakra, while his fish basket could store it. At crucial moments, he could even absorb the chakra himself to enhance his power.
"A bountiful harvest indeed."
Placing the stolen chakra into his glowing red fish basket, Urashiki smirked coldly, his eyes
At that moment, Kinshiki's crimson chakra condensed at his fingertips. His cold, merciless gaze locked onto a brief opening in Hamura's defense, and without hesitation, he thrust his palm forward, pressing all five fingers against Hamura's chest.
(Arataketōshi) Furious Smelting!
A formless shockwave erupted in an instant. Hamura coughed up a mouthful of blood as the sheer force of the attack sent him crashing backward.
Even the ancient altar behind him trembled under the impact. The sacred seals left behind by the Sage of Six Paths reacted instinctively, releasing waves of senjutsu chakra in a desperate attempt to counteract the disturbance.
"How amusing," Momoshiki murmured, completely ignoring the battle taking place in the distance. With a serene expression, he floated forward, his feet no longer touching the ground, slowly approaching the ancient altar.
"This is bad…" A sense of dread washed over Hamura. His pale eyes sharpened with resolve, and in an instant, an overwhelming aura of dominance radiated from his body, momentarily freezing his enemies in place.
Seizing this fleeting opportunity, he forcibly activated his Tenseigan. A dazzling golden light erupted from his hands, surging outward with explosive force.
Golden Wheel Reincarnation Explosion!
This technique far surpassed the one utilized by Yayoi, possessing enough destructive power to grievously wound Kinshiki.
However, just as the attack was about to strike, a voice filled with casual amusement interrupted.
"Now, now… You shouldn't ignore me."
At the most critical moment, Urashiki stepped in front of his companion and invoked a technique of his own.
Yomotsu Hirasaka!
A pitch-black portal materialized before him, swallowing the golden energy beam in its entirety.
The entrance of the portal, point A, had absorbed the attack.
And its exit, point B, emerged directly behind Hamura.
*BOOOOM!!!*
The devastating energy struck the poor Hyūga ancestor from behind before he could react. The powerful force of his own ultimate technique sent him sprawling to the ground in a battered state. As he lifted his head, his vision was filled with a pair of chilling blue Rinnegan.
Temporal Rewind!
This was one of Urashiki's many abilities. His blue Rinnegan granted him the power to glimpse several seconds into the future.
Through multiple cycles of observation and combat, he could discern the enemy's attacks and devise the most effective countermeasure.
Just moments ago, he had foreseen Kinshiki's impending defeat and had intervened in advance, turning Hamura's own power against him.
As a result, Hamura was left in a severely weakened state. Seizing the opportunity, Urashiki wasted no time siphoning away nearly half of his chakra.
"Thank you for the hospitality," he remarked with a sly smile, his expression laced with amusement.
A chill ran down Hamura's spine. He was about to fight back with everything he had left when, all of a sudden, everyone present—Kinshiki, Urashiki, and even Momoshiki—simultaneously halted their actions.
Their gazes shifted toward the distant sky, where a colossal landmass floated ominously above them.
From that landmass, a devastating energy beam tore through the void, radiating a terrifying power that sent shockwaves through both Kinshiki and Urashiki, causing their expressions to shift dramatically.
"Die, you scum… Every single one of you."
Upon that floating landmass stood an Uchiha shinobi, his gaze dark and brooding. Before him loomed a massive mechanical eye, embedded within a colossal structure and gleaming with an eerie light.
This was Project Mitsugan—the "Converged Eye"—a concept proposed by Kyōsuke.
It was a vast and ancient weaponization initiative that harnessed the Byakugan of the Moon's Ōtsutsuki clan, converging their power into a single, colossal Tenseigan.
Once matured, the Tenseigan possessed the devastating ability to unleash a single blast capable of erasing an entire planet.
In the original timeline, Ōtsutsuki Toneri had attempted to activate the system to destroy Earth, but was ultimately defeated by Naruto before the awakening could be completed.
Although Kyōsuke's version of the weapon had yet to reach its peak potential, its destructive power remained more than sufficient to reduce the Moon to dust.
At this moment, the remaining members of the Uchiha clan had already evacuated through a spatial barrier, utilizing a teleportation array to escape from the Moon.
As the commander responsible for guarding this location, the man standing before the Tenseigan (Energy Vessel) knew he could not defeat the enemy. His only option was to ensure mutual destruction as an act of atonement to Lord Kyōsuke.
"You bastards… Never underestimate the power of the Uchiha!"
However, as the blinding light faded, the man's fervent expression gradually transformed into one of stunned disbelief.
Something was wrong.
Why… Why had there been no explosion?!
Turning his gaze to the Energy vessel, he saw only smoke rising from its surface. The weapon had failed to fire a second time.
"What in the world…?" He barely had time to process the situation before his enemies suddenly materialized before him.
Instinctively, he reached for a kunai, but before he could react, Kinshiki struck him down without hesitation.
"An interesting device," Momoshiki mused, his eyes gleaming with intrigue. The Tenseigan (Energy Vessel) had clearly piqued his curiosity.
Kinshiki, standing beside him, furrowed his brows slightly in regret. Had he known the enemy's importance, he would have left him alive for interrogation.
"It does not matter," Momoshiki reassured with a calm smile. "That man was unlikely to be the one who constructed it. The true mastermind behind this creation is elsewhere."
"Understood, Lord Momoshiki."
Meanwhile, Urashiki found himself frowning in frustration.
Moments ago, they had all been too focused on the energy beam, allowing their enemy the perfect opportunity to slip away unnoticed.
Now, both Ōtsutsuki Hamura and the sealed Kaguya had vanished without a trace.
Letting out a deep sigh, Urashiki muttered, "What a headache…"
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