Boom!!!
Under the command of Ōtsutsuki Retsu, the gigantic chakra sphere roared forward and slammed violently into the planetary barrier surrounding the Suigen Planet.
A thunderous explosion erupted.
Blinding light swallowed the void.
Violent shockwaves spread in every direction, like the destruction of a small star.
The protective formation that had guarded the Chuigen Clan for countless years shattered instantly.
Cracks spread across space itself.
Then—
It collapsed.
After the energy dissipated, Retsu laughed coldly.
"Pathetic."
"Follow me. Charge!"
"Attack!!!"
With his roar, the elite forces of the Ōtsutsuki clan surged forward like a tidal wave.
Because of the explosion, many Chuigen guards stationed in orbit were blasted away, leaving a vast opening.
The front line collapsed.
For a moment, it was as if no one remained to stop them.
"Hahaha!"
Retsu shouted arrogantly.
"Prepare to plant the Divine Tree!"
"Yes!"
One of the Ōtsutsuki warriors stepped forward and reached into his dimensional space, preparing to release the Sacred Tree seed.
Once planted—
This planet would become nothing more than food.
But—
Before he could move—
A streak of sword light tore through space.
Slash!!!
"How dare you!!!"
The blade cut cleanly through the warrior's body.
Blood scattered into the vacuum.
He stared at Retsu in disbelief, trying to cry for help—
But his body split in two and vanished.
Retsu's pupils shrank.
"Retreat!"
He roared instinctively.
Too late.
Takero Tategen had arrived.
His figure descended like a falling star.
His eyes burned with fury.
Dark matter surged around his sword like a raging ocean.
Every swing carried the weight of a mountain.
Slash! Slash! Slash!
Sword light filled the void.
In just a few breaths—
All the elites except Retsu were annihilated.
Not even ashes remained.
"Sky Burial!"
Chuigen Sky Burial appeared behind Takero, rapidly forming hand seals.
"Senior Brother, get out of the way!"
Takero immediately withdrew.
Sky Burial roared:
"Fire Release: World Incineration!"
Boom!!!
Strange blue-white flames erupted, engulfing the battlefield.
The fire burned through flesh, chakra, and dark matter alike.
When Ōtsutsuki warriors died, their Kāma seals normally activated for reincarnation.
But now—
There was nothing left.
Not even fragments.
Everything was erased.
In the distance, Retsu roared in fury.
"Damn it!!!"
"You lowly beings dare to harm the noble Ōtsutsuki clan?!"
Before he could finish—
Takero was already before him.
"You're next."
His sword descended.
Retsu's eyes contracted.
He raised his Truth-Seeking Staff instinctively.
Clang!!!
Sparks exploded.
Space trembled.
Takero's killing intent surged.
Then he placed his palm on his blade.
"Metal Release: Supreme Enhancement!"
Golden light surged along the sword.
Slash!!!
The blade cut downward.
Crack!!!
Retsu's staff shattered.
"What?!"
He stared in disbelief.
"This is impossible!"
"This is a Yin–Yang weapon!"
"How can it be cut?!"
Takero sneered.
Without hesitation, he attacked again.
Retsu felt death approaching.
At that instant—
A massive chakra wave descended.
Boom!!!
Takero was forced back.
A tall figure appeared beside Retsu.
Ōtsutsuki Shiki.
"Master!"
Retsu bowed hastily.
"Go support the others."
"Yes!"
Retsu retreated immediately.
Takero steadied himself and stared at Shiki.
"You're strong."
Shiki smiled faintly.
"You're not weak either."
"With your strength, you must be among the strongest on this planet."
Takero scoffed.
"So what?"
Shiki glanced across the battlefield.
Everywhere, Ōtsutsuki warriors were being resisted.
And not weakly.
"This planet…"
"Interesting."
"No chakra absorption."
"No Divine Trees."
"Yet such power…"
"How strange."
Shiki rolled his shoulders.
His chakra surged.
His form transformed.
"I'll go all out."
Takero raised his sword and pointed it forward.
"So you're serious now?"
"Good."
"Let's see who falls first."
The Fire Lineage – Final Defense
Near the secret chamber.
Chuigen Tianlang, Tianjian, and Tianxing led their disciples, guarding the core area.
Their true mission—
Protect Naruto.
Suddenly—
A powerful presence descended.
"Senior Brother!"
Tianxing shouted.
"Someone broke through!"
Without hesitation, he rushed upward.
"Tianxing!"
Tianlang called out.
Then he turned to Tianjian.
"All of you, go!"
"Yes!!!"
Five figures soared into the sky.
Tianlang clenched his fists.
"…Damn it."
"I'm going too."
Leaving part of the force behind, he followed them.
This was the final line.
They could not fail.
Above the Battlefield – The God Descends
In the void.
The God of Ōtsutsuki watched silently.
His brows furrowed.
"How is this possible…"
"With our legacy…"
"We can't even crush this planet?"
At last—
He confirmed it.
This was his brother's lineage.
Hidden.
Dormant.
For countless years.
Now revealed.
"No need to hide anymore."
He stepped forward.
His towering blue form manifested in reality.
Instantly—
Unimaginable pressure descended.
The battlefield froze.
All Ōtsutsuki warriors roared in excitement.
"The God has descended!!!"
Inside the Palace – The Old King Rises
Prince Suigen slowly stood.
He looked toward the stars.
"This day… has finally come."
He smiled gently.
Then—
His body rose into the air.
Before leaving, he glanced at the secret chamber.
"Naruto…"
"I entrust everything to you."
His aging body began to change.
Life force ignited.
Muscles strengthened.
Bones resonated.
Power surged.
"Burn."
"Burn everything I have left."
He activated his forbidden Fire Release.
Using his remaining lifespan as fuel.
Across the planet, countless clansmen wept.
Heavenly Collision
High above—
The God of Ōtsutsuki raised his hand.
"Destruction Palm."
A world-ending force gathered.
Takero and the others felt despair.
This was not a battle of the same dimension.
Then—
A voice echoed.
"Brother…"
"You've grown stronger."
A palm of void descended.
Blocked the attack.
Boom!!!
Space shattered.
Prince Suigen appeared.
Standing before everyone.
"Master!!!"
Takero shouted.
Prince Suigen raised his hand.
"Step back."
Reluctantly, Takero obeyed.
The five sect masters were already badly injured.
Shiki's god turned his gaze.
For the first time in ten thousand years—
He smiled.
"Hahaha…"
"My foolish brother…"
Meanwhile – Inside the Stone
Naruto remained motionless.
Golden and purple light intertwined around him.
His consciousness expanded endlessly.
He was awakening.
The inheritance was nearing completion.
Outside—
War raged.
Inside—
A god was being born.
The final confrontation had begun.