Naruto was still somewhat stunned, but beside him, Nagi immediately used the Flying Thunder God Technique to spirit him away.
Seeing his target vanish, Urashiki quickly activated Yomotsu Hirasaka to pursue.
However, the moment the black portal opened, Kū's slash came straight at him.
Urashiki had no choice but to immediately switch his red Six-Tomoe Rinnegan back to a blue Rinnegan. With a sharp glare, he narrowly evaded the strike.
But Kū's second slash arrived instantly.
"Damn it…"
Urashiki blocked with his fishing rod—only for a third slash to follow. He used the Rinnegan's time-reversal ability to rewind and erase the damage from his body—
And just like that, Kū and Urashiki clashed midair.
Kū's iaijutsu was unbelievably fast—so fast that Urashiki had to simultaneously parry with his rod while using his Rinnegan to rewind injuries and dodge fatal blows.
Below them, Mai kept his eyes fixed on Urashiki, ready to intercept him if he recklessly attempted to activate Yomotsu Hirasaka at any cost.
Mifune narrowed his eyes.
"Remarkable swordsmanship."
Hanzō of the Salamander spoke bluntly.
"That child's draw-slash… to be honest, it's faster than mine."
Kūmo Hatake nodded.
"Agreed."
Chiyo's eyes widened.
"What?! Faster than Konoha's White Fang?"
Kūmo gave a faint smile.
"Yes. He's extraordinary."
Many in the Shinobi World could barely follow Kū's blade. But for both Hanzō—who once dominated the Second Great Ninja War—and Kūmo Hatake, whose name shook nations, to acknowledge his superior speed—
That was shocking.
Urashiki finally grew impatient.
Ignoring the wounds accumulating on his body, he forcefully distanced himself from Kū.
Kū descended back to the ground.
In the distance, Jiraiya and Nagi watched solemnly through specialized binoculars, aided by their keen shinobi eyesight.
Urashiki understood he could no longer hold back.
If he wanted to capture the Nine-Tails' Jinchūriki, he would have to go all out.
He unleashed a barrage of Takami Musubinokami, attempting to disrupt Kū and Mai.
Then—
He grabbed a handful of chakra pills from his gourd and stuffed them into his mouth.
That wasn't all.
He tore out his Rinnegan—
And swallowed it.
A golden Rinnegan opened upon his forehead.
Moments later, a radiant gateway appeared before him. As he stepped through it—
Urashiki completed his transformation.
His Bya Kūgan turned gold.
A golden Rinnegan shone on his forehead.
Black horizontal markings spread across his face.
Massive horn-like wings sprouted from his head, and his feet transformed into black talons.
Urashiki Ōtsutsuki — Ascended Form descended.
Unlike his careless battle against Sasuke and Boruto in another timeline—
This time, Urashiki revealed the full oppressive aura of a Six Paths–level being.
Even across the screen, the people of the Shinobi World felt suffocated—
As if a divine being had descended.
Hashirama and Madaraboth stared intently.
Onoki swallowed.
"Th-This… is a Six Paths–level powerhouse?"
Jiraiya nodded gravely.
"You can feel the pressure even from here."
Tobirama's expression darkened.
"Even my brother… might not be able to defeat him."
Tsunade's eyes widened.
"Even Grandfather—?!"
Hashirama exhaled slowly.
"Yes, Tsunade… This is likely what Nagi meant by true Six Paths–level pressure. In that other timeline, Urashiki remained arrogant to the end. He never used his full strength."
Madaraadded,
"And he swallowed a handful of chakra pills. That didn't happen in the other world."
The Fourth Raikage frowned.
"So he's even stronger than before?"
Naruto clenched his fists.
"Then Kū and Mai are in danger!"
Samui, no longer her usual composed self, stared at the screen anxiously.
"... Kū."
Nagi's heart tightened as well.
He could tell his children had yet to reveal their true strength—but the enemy before them was overwhelming.
Mai remained composed.
"So he finally transformed."
Kū's voice was calm.
"…Then cut him down."
Urashiki vanished in an instant—
Reappearing behind them, striking with claws and wings.
Kū and Mai barely managed to block with blade and fan—
But Six Paths–level power was no joke.
They were instantly blasted backward, crashing into trees amid clouds of dust.
Urashiki moved to pursue—
"Lightning Release: Flash Slash!"
"Nadeshiko Style: Roaring Gale Strike!"
From within the smoke—
Kū's katana surged with Lightning Release chakra as he slashed forward.
Mai coated his fan in Wind Release chakra and thrust toward Urashiki.
But Urashiki's dynamic vision was terrifying.
He used his wings to block both attacks head-on.
After a brief clash—
The siblings were sent flying again.
"Takami Musubinokami: Mitama!"
Urashiki fired countless violet projectiles of varying shapes from his palm.
Midair, Kū and Mai deflected and dodged with blade and fan before landing steadily.
Urashiki did not press further.
He knew—
They still hadn't used their full power.
Hiruzen spoke in awe.
"Incredible…"
Onoki nodded.
"They can't handle Urashiki in that state."
Jiraiya narrowed his eyes.
"And Mai's techniques and movements…"
Tsunade glanced at him.
"You noticed something?"
Jiraiya nodded.
Far away, in Nadeshiko Village—
Villagers watched in astonishment.
"Those techniques… that's our Nadeshiko Style."
"It resembles the Roaring Gale Fist."
The current village chief turned toward her disciple.
Nadeshiko Shizuka stared at the screen in shock—it was her first time witnessing such a battle.
After studying her closely, her master spoke gently:
"Shizuka… I noticed earlier that the boy resembled you. Now I'm almost certain—you're his mother in the future."
"Eh?!"
Shizuka was stunned—but deep down, she did not wish to deny it.
Her master smiled knowingly.
"Nagi is a fine young man. I would be at ease entrusting you to him."
"But Master," Shizuka said hurriedly, "didn't you say you had an agreement with Lord Jiraiya?"
The village chief softly cupped her cheek.
"Rules and destiny are often excuses to avoid one's true feelings.
"The grudges of one generation should not bind the next. I believe Jiraiya would agree."
"…Yes."
Though still confused, Shizuka trusted her master's words.
But at that moment, her attention returned to the screen—
Her gaze filled with worry for Mai.
"Six Paths–level power really is something else," Mai admitted.
"Brother. Let's use that."
"…Alright."
Kū held his blade vertically, tip pointing toward the ground.
Mai positioned his fan horizontally before his chest.
Urashiki's expression turned solemn.
Then—
"Bankai ( Heavenly Weeping: Nine Heavens Responding Thunder )." x2
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