Toneri was weaker than him and lacked tree-planting experience, but Kaguya was different. Her power surpassed his, and she had extensive experience planting trees.
One misstep, and he might switch places—from the fisherman to the fish being caught!
Thus, the moment he saw Kaguya swallow the bait he'd thrown to Toneri, Ichimomozuki's first reaction was helpless rage!
But he quickly calmed himself, his eyes gleaming, "If a small fish won't bite, catching a big one might not be bad either!"
After all, only a portion of Kaguya's power had escaped. Even with the chakra of the Ten-Tails and Neji's physical body, her strength still couldn't compare to her prime.
Recalling his earlier words about forcing himself to unlock potential, Ichimomozuki finally made his decision: "Aizen and Shimaseki will definitely target me first. Instead of waiting for their attacks, it's better I step in early and seek life in death. Anyway, Ryushi is backing me up, so there shouldn't be a problem."
Black Zetsu of Gaka organization was overjoyed. He never expected to see Mother again under these circumstances!
Yet as he prepared to play the role of an emotional, loving son, he hesitated.
Based on his knowledge of this world, Mother's era had long passed. She probably couldn't defeat those monsters anymore.
If he rushed out now, the most likely outcome would be being sealed away alongside her.
"I won't really be able to help anyway. I'll just wait and see for now…"
"Finally, I'm back in this world again!" Kaguya sighed emotionally, then coldly fixed her gaze on Hagoromo. "Ninja, can you understand the loneliness of being sealed for a thousand years?"
Hagoromo fell silent for a moment before his eyes sharpened with determination. "For the sake of this world's future, please return to the seal, Mother."
"Oh? Good son of mine…"
Toneri chimed in at the right moment, "You're against Hagoromo, and the body you're in is someone important to their side. Joining forces with us would be the most strategic move."
However, Kaguya didn't appreciate his advice. "Are you teaching me how to act?"
"Ahh? I didn't mean it like that…"
Before Toneri could finish explaining, Kaguya's cold gaze swept across everyone from the three factions. "Your chakra should all belong to me. Now, return it!"
As she spoke, Kaguya gently swung her long hair.
The strands shot out like fine needles in all directions. Screams of pain immediately echoed across the battlefield!
"Damn it! She's attacking from behind!"
"Kill her first!"
Facing the fury of all sides, Kaguya unleashed a single, casual punch.
[Eighty Gods Vacuum Attack!]
Her jade-like white fist struck empty air, instantly unleashing a shockwave like a meteorite falling from the heavens!
Ninjas relatively close were torn apart by the blast, while those further away were sent flying!
For a moment, all three factions were filled with wails of despair!
Seeing Kaguya so skillfully unleash her power against the entire world, Toneri was left completely baffled.
Did the ancient ancestor have some kind of mental issue?
He had risked everything to bring back a mighty ally, not a power-mad lunatic!
Most importantly, this world was no longer that of a thousand years ago—this wasn't her era anymore where she could single-handedly challenge the world!
In fact, Kaguya herself had also sensed something was off.
A small battlefield like this actually has six or seven fighters of Otsutsuki-level strength!
Even those she considered mere cannon fodder weren't weak by any means. The Compound Ninjutsu they unleashed in unison were powerful enough that she couldn't afford to ignore them.
Were these really the same feeble humans she remembered?
Still, from the perspective of harvesting, this was actually a good thing!
"Excellent. It seems my nursery hasn't gone to waste in these thousand years!" Kaguya's voice was icy and mocking as she looked toward Hagoromo. "You've done well tilling the soil for me!"
Hagoromo sighed. "To treat this world as your farm, Mother... how much further will you walk down this mistaken path..."
Kaguya seemed to grow impatient listening to him. Her Rinnegan-Sharingan on her forehead flickered. "[Amenominaka]!"
She didn't transport everyone to the God Tree Space. Instead, she opened a portal to an auxiliary dimension high in the sky!
Through the portal, everyone could see connections to countless other worlds!
In the next moment, magma, ice, sand, and concentrated acid rained down from the skies of other worlds!
At this sight, everyone was greatly alarmed.
"Does she intend to destroy this world?!"
"Stop her quickly!"
The three factions set aside their differences and temporarily joined forces.
Hagoromo infinitely expanded his Truth-Seeking Balls, flattening them into sheets as thin as dumpling wrappers, and then encased various "fillings" within them!
Naruto and Sasuke, perfectly in sync, launched their attack on Kaguya.
Kaguya's expression remained cold. She raised both hands, and two bone rods shot from her palms toward the two fighters!
"[All-Killing Ash Bones]!"
However, Naruto and Sasuke seemed to anticipate her attack. The moment the bone rods shot out, Sasuke used Amenotejikara to instantly swap their positions with the bones.
In a flash, the two appeared before Kaguya. Taking advantage of her momentary surprise, one struck her cheek with a Rasengan while the other kicked her waist with Chidori.
Bang!
Kaguya was sent flying backward. After regaining her footing, she quickly clenched her fist and counterattacked the two!
Yet, Naruto and Sasuke seemed to know she would do this in advance. Dodging her attacks with precognitive ease, they quickly closed in and launched a relentless barrage!
After being sent flying once more, Kaguya finally felt something strange.
Why did these two brats seem as if they had fought her before? How could they be so familiar with her fighting style?
Seeing Kaguya's current predicament, Toneri's last hope vanished. He quickly changed his thinking. "Since she's unreliable, I might as well join the battle and find an opportunity to seize her power!"
With this thought, Toneri fired a [Silver Wheel Reincarnation Explosion] at Kaguya.
Although his strength had greatly diminished after losing the Ten-Tails, he was still formidable. His intervention immediately increased the pressure on Kaguya.
"A thousand years ago, it was Hamura and Hagoromo. A thousand years later, it's their descendants..." Kaguya murmured. "Such loyal descendants indeed!"
"If you refuse to hand over your chakra willingly, then I'll have to take it myself!"
Saying this, Kaguya materialized the Ten-Tails. Using the Spring as nourishment, the previously "immature" God Tree rapidly grew into a monstrous size!
Next, root-like tendrils emerged from beneath the battlefield ground, reaching out like monstrous tentacles to ensnare everyone fighting before her!
Naruto snapped into action. "Toneri, you cut the Root. Naruto and Sasuke will sever the God Tree!"
Toneri glared hatefully at the Spring controlled by Kaguya. "I will!"
"Want to sever the God Tree? I'll never give you that chance!" Kaguya swung her sleeve, transporting Naruto and Sasuke into two separate spaces within [Amenominaka].
She didn't expect [Amenominaka] to imprison them for long, but it just needed to buy her precious time!
However, at the very moment she activated [Amenominaka], a tiny figure, like a speck of dust, suddenly expanded explosively and slammed heavily into her!
Kaguya spat out a large mouthful of blood, turning to face her attacker with an ugly expression. "Isshiki... No, you're a Gatai of Isshiki and someone else?"
Ichimomozuki's voice was overlaid with Isshiki's tone, filled with delight. "You betrayed and attacked me from behind back then. Today, I've finally collected a little interest!"
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