At the same moment, on the other side of the Universe, hidden within a nebula, an Ōtsutsuki base stirred.
Several Ōtsutsuki High Council Members in ornate robes suddenly changed expression.
Each wore a black ring on their finger. The rings maintained a special energy link to the Progenitor god tree and were the key to their power increase. Now the rings turned ice-cold, their runes instantly dimming as the connection to the Progenitor god tree was severed completely.
They simultaneously sensed the Progenitor god tree's consciousness vanish and its energy fluctuation shift violently. A surge of dread and urgency welled within them, and the Chakra around their bodies turned wild.
"No! Something's happened to the Progenitor god tree!"
A council member in a red robe, the character "One" engraved on his forehead, shot to his feet, shattering his seat with the force of his Chakra.
He said, eyes blazing with shock and rage, "Besides us, only that Shun has the power to touch the Progenitor god tree!"
"It must be his doing! He wants to destroy the very foundation of the Ōtsutsuki clan!"
"We must return at once!"
Another council member, clad in blue and gaunt, agreed, his gaze growing ever more ferocious.
"The Progenitor god tree is the source of our strength. Without her our power will dwindle and the clan's foundation will be lost."
"Relay my order. Activate the space-transport technique immediately. Summon every Ōtsutsuki scattered across the planets back to the Ōtsutsuki Planet."
"At any cost, kill Shun and Kaguya to avenge the Progenitor god tree!"
As he finished, he lifted his hands to form seals. Black spatial Chakra surged around him as he locked onto the coordinates of the home planet.
The other council members followed suit, each casting techniques to rally their kin.
Three days later, above the Ōtsutsuki home planet, space twisted violently.
Black spatial rifts formed, crackling with turbulent spatial energy.
Five overwhelming auras broke through the barrier first, hovering high above—the five Ōtsutsuki High Ranks.
Immediately afterward, thousands of Otsutsuki poured from the rifts, densely packed like a dark cloud in the sky. All wore battle attire, Chakra swirling around them, various tools in hand. Their combined savage aura made the entire planet tremble slightly.
Shun glanced up at the enemies, his expression calm. He had long foreseen this Universe-deciding battle through Ten Directions and had prepared thoroughly.
He swept his hand, and the space behind him rippled as a gigantic portal appeared. The next moment, familiar figures stepped out one after another.
Madara strode forth in crimson armor, radiating a domineering air.
Hashirama followed, arms crossed, his face grave.
Orochimaru licked his lips, eyes gleaming with excitement. "Heh, the Ōtsutsuki nest. How amusing."
Minato entered Six Paths Sage mode, golden light swirling around him.
Nagato activated his special Byakugan, observing the distant hidden Ōtsutsuki.
Kakashi already had his Rinnegan open. His sword rested across his back, clinking softly against his armor.
Obito, his iconic mask in place, was wreathed in black Kamui fluctuations, his gaze unperturbed.
Naruto, in Asura plus Nine-Tails Chakra mode, spread his senses wide, fiery resolve blazing within.
Kabuto entered Ryūchi Cave Sage Mode, pupils narrowing to slits as faint scale patterns surfaced on his skin.
Neji, Hizashi, and Hiashi stood side by side, activating Tenseigan Chakra mode to scout for ambushes.
Tsunade, Mikoto, Mei, and seventeen other queens emerged next. They wore custom-forged golden sacred armor etched with exquisite patterns, dignified yet formidable.
Finally came Shun's children—Hamamaru, Sasuke, Shiryu, Seishin, Manaka, Shion, Karin, Mirai—likewise clad in golden sacred armor, ready to fight at their father's side.
Shun lowered his eyes and gazed. His eyes gleamed with golden light, and an invisible force spread instantly.
Divine Eye!
After obtaining intelligence on the enemy, he looked up at his companions.
"I have investigated. Five high council members—Seirin, Migaki, Kugen, Murata, and Yojin—are all here. Among the thirty clansmen they brought, fifteen are Ten-Tails Jinchuriki."
"As Ten-Tails Jinchuriki, their physical bodies contain massive amounts of Chakra, their recovery abilities are terrifyingly extreme, and their strength and speed are greatly enhanced. This war concerns the future of the Universe, the Ōtsutsuki clan has gone all out. I will share the God Tree's Chakra with you all to lend a hand."
After speaking, dozens of golden Chakra orbs flew from his palm toward Madara, Hashirama, Minato, and the others. The moment the light orbs touched their bodies, they turned into a warm current flowing into them, causing everyone to shudder.
In an instant, their skin and hair turned snow-white, and two horns slowly protruded from both sides of their foreheads, making them look identical to the Otsutsuki opposite them. However, nine pitch-black Truth-Seeking Orbs appeared behind them, making them look somewhat different.
Feeling the surging power within him, Madara felt a strong fighting spirit. "This power... is enough to crush everything."
Seeing this, the faces of the five Otsutsuki High Council Members—Seirin, Migaki, Kugen, Murata, and Yojin—instantly turned grim.
Yojin stared fixedly at Shun and whispered through gritted teeth, "This is the Chakra of the Progenitor god tree... I didn't expect him to be willing to share it with those ants."
Migaki's eyes were sharp as an eagle's as he said in a deep voice, "That man's eyes are a bit strange. He seemed to have secretly probed us just now, my intuition can't be wrong."
While they were discussing, Shun suddenly turned into a streak of golden light and soared into the sky, facing the five high council members from a distance.
His voice was powerful and majestic, clearly reaching all directions. "This is your home planet, every inch of land carries the past of the Ōtsutsuki. If we fight here, this planet will collapse within moments and turn into cosmic dust. Why don't we head outside for a battle? We can duel in pairs, which will keep the battle aftershocks to a minimum."
Murata shouted impatiently, "Why all this nonsense? Don't think that a few more ants can change the outcome. Today is the day you die!"
Shun looked at him with disdain, his gaze sharp as a blade. "If you can win, not only will we immediately withdraw from this planet and not invade again for a hundred years, but I will also personally return the Progenitor god tree."
Hearing this, the five Otsutsuki High Council Members' expressions shifted. After glancing at each other, they quickly gathered in a circle and began a heated discussion in low voices.
"His proposal might be feasible, our home planet must not be destroyed."
"But what if he's playing tricks? That kid's dojutsu and God Tree Chakra are very troublesome."
"The five of us together could win easily, but since he dares to suggest this, he must have something to rely on. Let's follow his lead for now. If anything changes, we'll kill them together."
A moment later, Yojin flew out of the ranks and said coldly, "Fine, but we must swear a blood oath beforehand. If anyone dares to cheat, they will die a miserable death, and their soul will be extinguished."
"Fine, I agree."
Shun nodded slightly, his eyes exceptionally calm as he raised his hand to form a seal and swore the blood oath.
The red oath runes flashed in the air and vanished, merging into both sides' bodies.
The five Otsutsuki High Council Members looked at each other and flew toward the Universe outside the planet, leading more than 30 Otsutsuki.
Shun waved his hand, and Madara, Hashirama, Naruto, and the others also activated their Chakra, turning into streaks of various colored light to follow closely, breaking through the atmosphere.
Everyone sped along, finally arriving at a region of space where stars were sparse. Several huge meteorites floated here and the starlight was dim, with only a distant nebula emitting a faint purple glow.
Both sides stopped, their Chakra wings slowly dissipating.
Shun's gaze swept across the five opponents. He tilted his head slightly toward Madara and Hashirama and said, "Madara and Hashirama, you two are experienced. You go first and set an example for the younger generation."
After a brief discussion, the Ōtsutsuki side sent out two well-built clansmen: Otsutsuki Sakuya and Otsutsuki Sengan. They were the most elite pair among the thirty-plus members.
Sakuya licked his lips, a light flashing in his eyes as if he couldn't wait to drink blood. Holding a long, narrow black saber, he quickly flew out.
Sengan followed closely behind. His build was as sturdy as a small mountain, and he exuded a heavy sense of pressure.
One attacking and one defending, they reached a silent understanding with a single exchange of glances, clearly having mastered their teamwork.
Seeing this, Madara and Hashirama also flew out.
The four of them stood on a massive meteorite.
Sakuya looked at the two with total arrogance. "Ants, my blade can cleave planets. Prepare to die."
"I am your opponent."
Fighting spirit surged in Madara's eyes, and his Perfect Susanoo instantly solidified. Holding the Susanoo saber, he pointed it at Sakuya and flew straight at him.
He felt exhilarated. "Finally, I can have a proper fight."
Hashirama's figure flickered as he blocked Sengan, but he was secretly on guard.
'Looking at this guy's size, his strength is likely extraordinary. I can't be careless.'
"I'm your opponent. I hope you won't interfere in their fight."
Before the words finished, the four figures collided in the Universe.