Chapter 334: Another Mysterious Powerhouse
Because he had learned that the one who set up the super-powerful barrier in the Shinobi World was Ōtsutsuki Kyōshiki, Uchiha Dali couldn't help but speculate inwardly.
He wasn't concerned at all that Ōtsutsuki Kyōshiki might possess mind-reading abilities.
After all, this wasn't a thought that couldn't be revealed. And just as that thought formed in Uchiha Dali's heart, Ōtsutsuki Kyōshiki chuckled lightly:
"Ōtsutsuki Shibai? I don't have any grudges with that guy."
"Besides, he's my brother!"
"Your brother?"
This time it was Uchiha Dali's turn to be shocked.
The legendary Ōtsutsuki said to be the strongest, the one who had transcended the limits of the flesh and ascended to a higher realm—Ōtsutsuki Shibai—was actually this guy's brother?
His real brother?
Just as this doubt surfaced in Uchiha Dali's mind, Ōtsutsuki Kyōshiki sneered again:
"Of course, my blood brother!"
But he clearly had no intention of speaking further about Ōtsutsuki Shibai.
After showing off for a moment, he quickly shifted the topic.
"So, have you decided to obediently accept death?"
Ōtsutsuki Kyōshiki asked.
But Uchiha Dali ignored him and instead countered:
"If you weren't setting up that barrier in the Shinobi World to stop Ōtsutsuki Shibai from seizing its energy, then who was the person you were wary of?"
This was an extremely important question.
Because it pointed to another Ōtsutsuki powerhouse—one formidable enough that even the arrogant and overbearing Ōtsutsuki Kyōshiki felt a sense of dread.
There was no doubt Kyōshiki's strength far surpassed his own at this moment.
Which meant that the one he feared… was also vastly stronger than him.
So who could that person be?
Hearing Uchiha Dali's question, Ōtsutsuki Kyōshiki grew a little impatient.
It seemed recalling that man's terror stirred a flicker of unease in his expression.
That evasive, secretive look fell into Uchiha Dali's eyes, making him even more curious.
"So that man's strength is greater than yours, and by more than just a little."
Uchiha Dali tried using Observation Haki to sense Kyōshiki's thoughts.
But this guy's mental defenses were far too strong.
Right now, his Observation Haki couldn't peer into even a shred of Kyōshiki's inner thoughts.
"Hmph! Enough nonsense. These things have nothing to do with you. Don't stick your nose where it doesn't belong."
"Right now, what you should be worrying about is yourself!"
"Die!"
With that, he prepared to strike at Uchiha Dali once more.
But Uchiha Dali clearly had no intention of cooperating.
As Kyōshiki attacked again, Uchiha Dali immediately activated Super Flying Thunder God to evade.
Though the range of Super Flying Thunder God wasn't enough to completely escape Kyōshiki's pursuit, dodging his strikes was child's play.
As long as Dali didn't make direct contact, even Ōtsutsuki Kyōshiki couldn't do much against him.
The two were forced into a game of cat and mouse.
Seeing Dali refuse to properly fight him, Kyōshiki grew furious and gave chase at high speed.
Meanwhile, Uchiha Dali said with a grin:
"If you won't tell me who that person is, I definitely won't obediently go to my death."
"So you mean, if I tell you, you'll be willing to die?"
Surprisingly, Kyōshiki actually paused at those words.
Hovering in the distance, he fixed his gaze on Uchiha Dali.
Dali had truly never seen someone this powerful act so gullible.
At this moment, he couldn't help but think of the airheaded Ōtsutsuki Kaguya.
It was well-known her battle IQ was practically zero. If not for her overwhelming strength, even a random Jōnin could have taken her down.
"Don't tell me idiocy runs in the Ōtsutsuki clan…"
Dali muttered inwardly.
Naturally, this thought was immediately picked up by Kyōshiki.
In an instant, he realized Dali was toying with him.
There was no way this brat would ever obediently accept death.
"You bastard!"
Kyōshiki flared up in anger once again.
This time, he attacked without holding back, driving his fist forward with terrifying speed and strength that shattered the air itself.
Fortunately, Uchiha Dali was no longer the same as before.
Facing this lethal strike, he shut his eyes and entered the state of Ultra Instinct.
Silver-white lines instantly spread across his body, his pupils glowing a radiant silver.
Seeing this form, Kyōshiki's eyes narrowed slightly, though he didn't seem concerned.
They were both still trapped inside the confines of his barrier.
As long as Dali couldn't escape its bounds, he would eventually fall.
With that thought, Kyōshiki pressed the attack confidently.
But in the next moment, he was startled—Dali suddenly appeared right before him, silver-lined fist striking forward.
The speed wasn't even that fast, yet Kyōshiki felt utterly unable to dodge.
Sure enough, before he could react, the blow landed squarely on his face.
Bang!
Kyōshiki's body tilted slightly backward.
Both he and Uchiha Dali froze in surprise.
Kyōshiki was shocked that the other could actually land a hit on him.
And Dali was shocked that his punch hadn't sent Kyōshiki flying.
Both now had a deeper understanding of each other's strength.
"You sure can take a hit!"
Dali exclaimed in astonishment.
"Looks like this mode of yours has some history. What's it called?"
Kyōshiki casually wiped at his mouth.
He wasn't hurt, but taking that punch was a humiliation.
This time, he began to take things seriously.
Though his tone was light, his heart seethed with killing intent.
Unless he tormented this brat to death, forced him to pay an unimaginable price, and let him sink into the deepest despair—he would never understand the insurmountable chasm that lay between them.
"You mean that punch just now?"
Dali pointed at his right fist and asked back.
"Yes. What's that move called?"
Kyōshiki nodded seriously.
"'Take Your Life Three Thousand.'"
"You brat!"
Once more, Kyōshiki felt himself mocked.
Grinding his teeth in fury, he attacked again.
This time, with speed and power raised to an entirely new level, Uchiha Dali immediately felt the pressure descend.