Chapter 295 – My Name Is Ōtsutsuki Toneri
On the battlefield, Kakashi didn't dare lower his guard for even a moment while facing Madara, who had already stepped into the Six Paths realm. He immediately entered Sage Mode, and at the same time, the highest level of Armament Haki surged fully into the blade of his sword.
Madara, too, did not underestimate Kakashi. In terms of raw destructive power, Kakashi might not compare to Might Guy after opening the Eight Gates, but when it came to sheer annoyance and endurance, Kakashi was clearly superior to Guy.
"So ordinary chakra won't work. Even senjutsu chakra will be absorbed by his Rinnegan," Kakashi thought calmly.
"Come on, Madara!" Kakashi shouted.
"Then come, Kakashi," Madara replied.
The two clashed instantly. Madara used the staff in his hand to defend, while the Truth-Seeking Orbs behind him exploited every opening to launch surprise attacks.
Thanks to his Sage Mode perception, Kakashi easily evaded the Truth-Seeking Orbs.
"Sage Art, Storm Release: Light Fang!"
A beam resembling an aurora burst forth from Madara's mouth.
"Harden!"
Kakashi raised Ame no Habakiri, blocking the attack head-on.
"Sage Art, Yin Release: Thunder Faction!"
"Sage Art: One Sword Style, Sword Shield!"
Kakashi drove his sword into the ground. An overwhelming wave of sword intent instantly enveloped his body, forming a massive defensive field.
"Rinnegan, Sealing Technique Absorption!"
In an instant, the senjutsu chakra within Kakashi's sword shield was drained by Madara, and the defense shattered under the impact of deep purple lightning.
"Even now—One Sword Style: Great Trouble Wind!"
Kakashi swung his blade, unleashing a devastating slash that shot straight toward Madara.
"Come on, Habakiri. Absorb as much as you want!"
Kakashi's chakra and Armament Haki fully converged onto the blade.
The sword, once pure white, had long since turned black after years of tempering by Kakashi. This time, it changed once more, intricate patterns resembling engravings emerging across its surface.
At the same time, arcs of lightning wrapped around Kakashi's body. The electrical currents stimulated every cell within him—closely resembling Lightning Release Chakra Mode.
Although the Raikage had been unwilling to teach this technique to Hatake Yusuke, through the combined analysis of the Sharingan and Byakugan, along with chakra control refined down to the atomic level, Yusuke had long since replicated it.
In truth, the technique itself wasn't particularly complex, but the training requirements were brutal. It demanded an exceptionally strong body and extraordinary control over Lightning Release.
Kakashi's body, forged through years of relentless sword training, was already terrifyingly resilient. Add to that his long-term habit of coating his body in Armament Haki, which had altered his very constitution, along with the Sharingan's copying ability—and Kakashi had mastered this technique long ago.
More importantly, this technique drastically enhanced explosive power and agility, providing a massive boost to his swordsmanship.
"Sage Art, Black Lightning: Chakra Mode!"
Black lightning erupted around Kakashi, completely enveloping his body.
"Black Lightning Chakra Mode from Kumogakure?" Madara thought, narrowing his eyes.
"How is that possible? That's a secret technique of the Hidden Cloud Village!" the Raikage said, his expression dark, though he suppressed his anger.
"There's no need to make a fuss. It's just a B-rank ninjutsu, after all," Hatake Yusuke said casually.
"That was your doing, wasn't it?" the Raikage asked sharply, staring at Yusuke.
"I didn't have much choice. It was very simple—I glanced at it once and learned it. Then I taught it to Kakashi," Yusuke replied calmly.
A's face grew even darker. Those two brothers were both monsters. One had to know that even Black Lightning Chakra Mode was something he himself hadn't fully perfected yet.
What he didn't know was that to truly master Black Lightning Chakra Mode, one had to learn senjutsu chakra—this was the hidden trump card Kakashi had been holding back.
"One Sword—Severing Mountains and Rivers!"
Kakashi swung his blade straight at Madara.
A gigantic crescent-shaped slash tore through heaven and earth, ripping the sky apart. In its wake, a deep chasm split the land open.
"Sage Art, Shinra Tensei!"
Madara immediately activated the Rinnegan technique, shattering Kakashi's slash.
"It's not over yet!"
A flash of madness crossed Kakashi's eyes.
"One Sword—Heaven Annihilation!"
This slash was far more condensed. It wasn't as large as before, but the moment it neared Madara, its power suddenly exploded.
Madara summoned the Truth-Seeking Orbs, two of them transforming into weapons to block the attack.
"Puh! Impressive, Kakashi. I never expected a talent like this to appear after so many years. Very good. In that case, I, Uchiha Madara, will also unleash my true power."
Madara brought his hands together.
"Multiple Chibaku Tensei!"
Dozens of black spheres shot into the sky, radiating terrifying gravitational force. Rocks and debris instantly lifted from the ground, pulled violently toward the spheres.
The ground beneath Kakashi's feet began to rise as well. He didn't dodge, instead allowing himself to be carried upward. Just as he was about to be pulled into one of the black spheres, Kakashi leapt high into the air, gripping his sword with both hands.
"Fifth Gate, open—One Sword, Destroying the Stars!"
Flames of aura surged around Kakashi's body. A massive slash engulfed the surrounding area, and the overwhelming pressure shattered countless chunks of stone.
"Puh!"
Kakashi licked his lips and spat out a mouthful of blood. His condition was extremely unstable.
"That attack… it's already on par with Night Guy," Guy said in shock.
"But it's still useless. Madara isn't injured at all," Minato said, his voice filled with disbelief.
"It looks like Madara is finally fighting seriously, while Kakashi has already reached his limit," Hashirama said solemnly.
"Limbo: Border Jail—Annihilation!"
Kakashi's aura fluctuated violently. Just as the attack was about to strike him, a golden figure appeared, blocking it with a black staff.
"Looks like I made it just in time," Naruto said, letting out a breath of relief.
"Yo, Naruto. I'll leave the rest to you guys," Kakashi said, immediately deactivating Chakra Mode and the Eight Gates.
This technique was far too dangerous. Kakashi could feel severe damage spreading through his body.
At the same time, Sasuke appeared beside Kakashi to prevent Madara from launching a surprise attack—but he had clearly underestimated Madara.
"Sorry, Uncle. Sensei. I'm late."
At that moment, a figure entered everyone's view.
The young man was none other than Toneri, the inheritor of Ōtsutsuki Hamura's legacy. His Tenseigan had fully fused, and he had even obtained part of the Ōtsutsuki clan's power. Now, he too had successfully stepped into the Six Paths realm.
"Toneri, long time no see," Naruto greeted him.
Toneri nodded calmly. Sasuke frowned, staring intently at Toneri's eyes.
Madara looked at the three of them with equal astonishment. Naruto had obtained Truth-Seeking Orbs. Sasuke had awakened a six-tomoe Rinnegan. And the power of that white-haired youth's eyes was no weaker than the Rinnegan—his aura even surpassed Naruto's and Sasuke's.
"Then let's go," Naruto said, clenching his fists as he entered Six Paths Golden Body Mode. Sasuke also fixed his gaze firmly on Madara.
"Let's do this," Toneri said, fully prepared as he entered Tenseigan Chakra Mode.
"So strong. In this mode, your chakra isn't inferior to mine at all," Naruto said in surprise. Sasuke was equally shocked by the power of those eyes.
"So this is why he always keeps his eyes closed? What kind of eyes are those, really?" Sasuke thought.
"Brat, what's your name?" Madara asked, staring at Toneri with astonishment. Black Zetsu was just as shocked.
"My name is Ōtsutsuki Toneri," Toneri said, pausing slightly when he spoke the name Ōtsutsuki.
Hearing that, Madara frowned, while the shock in Sasuke's heart deepened even further.
"Your surname's the same as that old man's," Naruto said. This was the first time he had heard Toneri's surname—he had always assumed Toneri didn't have a family name at all.
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