Across an endless plain, three mighty armies—ordinary humans, White Zetsu clones, and spectral undead—stood in perfect formation, exuding a solemn and awe-inspiring aura.
Yet their respective mindsets could not have been more different!
The ninja from the Ninja Alliance stood proud and passionate, convinced their leader would lead them to victory. The White Zetsu of the Xu organization simply drifted along, indifferent and without independent thought. And the undead of the Gaka organization? They were unmotivated and resentful—without the control of the Pure Land, they would've defected on the spot!
For one, these spirits had no desire to be dragged back into labor after death, accepting what the living called "blessings." And for another, they had no wish to fight for the enemies of the shinobi world!
Unfortunately, they had no choice.
In the crowd, Hashirama Senju wore an expression of helpless frustration. "The last time I was revived by the Akatsuki, at least it was still an internal shinobi conflict. But now, revived by the Gaka organization? How did we end up as traitors to humanity? Is this Pure Land even reliable? I feel like it's just breeding soldiers for our enemies!"
Looking at the monstrous figures nominally leading them, Tobirama nodded in agreement. "From what those freaks said, the Pure Land was stolen from the Sage of Six Paths by the Otsutsuki. Man, the Sage of Six Paths really fell short!"
"Otsutsuki... the Sage of Six Paths..." Hashirama's expression darkened. "Never did I expect the world to change so drastically when I returned."
He clearly remembered how stunned he'd been when he first heard the name "Otsutsuki" from these monsters!
Even the legendary Sage of Six Paths was a descendant of the Otsutsuki!
But what shocked him even more was the current state of the shinobi world!
Humanity was holding its own—no, even surpassing—those Starfield clans!
The Xu organization had Otsutsuki as subordinates, while the Ninja Alliance had even integrated the Sage of Six Paths into their ranks!
Thinking of this, Hashirama couldn't help but sigh. "Thank goodness there are heroes like Seiki Shimaseki in this era. Otherwise, humanity might have been wiped out!"
Hearing his older brother mention the young man they'd met during their last revival, Tobirama's expression turned wistful.
Being more rational than Hashirama, he was even more shaken by the truth!
Once, he had thought, if his brother hadn't died so young, his achievements would never fall short of that youth's.
But now? Screw big bro. The Leader is unstoppable!
Tobirama muttered solemnly, "Even though we're caught in this situation, Seiki will definitely stop us!"
And it wasn't just them—whispers spread throughout the crowd of the resurrected.
The Third Raikage sighed wistfully. "Who would've thought that brat would come this far? When it comes to judging people, A sees better than me after all."
The Third Mizukage raised his chin proudly. "Know how I died? Killed in an ambush by Seiki Shimaseki and over a dozen Konoha ninja!"
Those resurrected weren't only from this era—shinobi from the Warring States Era and even from the Age of the Shinobi Sect had returned.
Already stunned by the future's developments, now hearing the Third Mizukage's own testimony, they were all deeply shocked.
"Didn't expect them to have such a big shot among the undead! My respects indeed!"
Although the Army of Undead was wavering, even leaning fully toward the enemy side, Ichimomozuki remained indifferent and made no effort to stop their murmurs.
If previously he had still valued this Army of Undead, now he'd practically lost all interest in them.
They were nothing but expendable tools!
Ichimomozuki calmly stepped forward from his faction and flew toward the neutral ground. "Seiki Shimaseki! Sosuke Aizen! Come out!"
Upon hearing his words, members of the Alliance faction were stunned, then broke into sinister laughter.
"Is this idiot asking for death?"
"He's no match for either of those two masters. Who gave him the courage to step forward?"
However, a few eagle-eyed individuals sensed something was off.
"Why is there only one Otsutsuki coming out?"
"Why do his left and right faces look like two different people stitched together?"
Two figures flew out respectively from the two factions.
Looking at the enemy, Aizen chuckled lightly. "I figured you'd have devoured each other by now. So you fused, huh?"
According to the final intelligence transmitted by Kimimaro before his consciousness fell into slumber, Momoshiki had attacked Isshiki during the Rebirth Ritual. However, Isshiki had been prepared too, and neither side had gained an upper hand.
Isshiki dared not release Momoshiki, fearing he'd continue disrupting the ritual. Momoshiki equally dared not release Isshiki, fearing that he'd come for revenge after regaining his strength!
Neither side could back down, so they temporarily chose fusion!
Ichimomozuki had no idea his secret had been completely uncovered. He remained composed and said, "I have to admire your calmness for still smiling in a moment like this!"
Seiki crossed his arms. "You called us out here—don't tell me it's just to chat?"
"There's nothing else. I just don't intend to play by your rules anymore!" Ichimomozuki sneered. "I won't let you bring the planetary consciousness into existence. There's no need to keep this war going—I'll end it by killing you right here!"
"Kill us?" Aizen looked at Seiki with interest. "What do you think, Seiki Shimaseki?"
Seiki smiled calmly. "Since someone refuses to see the situation clearly, then let's help him understand the reality."
To them, the current situation wasn't truly problematic.
This fusion between Isshiki and Momoshiki was merely a special union, not one side devouring the other.
If it had been like Kinshiki's self-sacrifice, that would've been truly troublesome.
To be precise, Kinshiki's self-offering had completely unleashed his potential!
Fusion, by contrast, was merely a basic summation—and came with its own limitations!
If during the previous World's Strongest Ninja Tournament, Aizen's and Seiki Shimaseki's combat power had been ten thousand, Isshiki's had been nine thousand five hundred, and Momoshiki's, after devouring Kinshiki, had been seven thousand.
Then after completely absorbing Momoshiki, Isshiki's combat power could reach at least thirty thousand!
After all, combat power isn't the same as potential. By consuming Momoshiki via the Chakra Fruit method, he could unlock Momoshiki's full potential!
As for now, due to mutual constraints, the combined strength of the two still falls short of a natural sum—tops at fifteen thousand combat power!
Of course, even so, that's still incredibly strong!
Combat isn't just simple addition; normally speaking, a single fifteen thousand is far more powerful than two tens!
The problem is, he and Aizen were no longer who they were a few days ago!
The blessings from worshippers and the fears toward Aizen caused his power to soar rapidly within the divine system, continuously transforming Hollow Orb energy into his own strength!
And entering the Kekkei Mora realm further boosted his power rapidly!
Compared to just a few days ago, his strength had increased by at least thirty percent!
"Make me see reason? Do you really have the strength to back that up?" Ichimomozuki laughed loudly, attacking both at once with his old mindset!
A pair of giant hands blotted out the sky like they could seize stars and moons!
"Something's wrong—their power has grown significantly!"
"He isn't either Isshiki or Momoshiki anymore—he's their fusion!"
"Damn it, the leader's in danger…!"
Just as everyone stood stunned, Ichimomozuki came crashing down like a meteorite!
The previously open wilderness instantly cratered into a massive basin, with Ichimomozuki lying in the huge impact crater, questioning his very existence.
Did he teleport to some power-freak universe? How the hell did those two monsters get even stronger in just a few days?
What kind of sick world is this anyway?
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