On the moon above the Shinobi World—
Lin Xuan was stunned to find that his reputation points had suddenly increased again. But soon, a smile curved on his lips.
"Seems like the people from the World Government must've been scared out of their wits by me."
At that very moment—
Buzz!
Amid swirling dust, countless figures emerged—Uchiha Madara and the others stepping out one after another, each wearing an unreadable expression as their sharp gazes fixed on the trio of Ōtsutsuki.
The eerie sight left the three members of the Ōtsutsuki clan momentarily dumbfounded.
"What… what is this?!"
Even Ōtsutsuki Kaishi widened his eyes in disbelief.
The scene before him was far too bizarre.
Just moments ago, he had seen Orochimaru bring out a large number of White Zetsu. Kaishi thought Lin Xuan intended to use a White Zetsu army against them.
But to his utter shock, those White Zetsu had all transformed in an instant!
And even stranger—they no longer looked like living beings. Their auras were cold and lifeless, yet exuded a faint sense of dread that made his heart tighten.
Because of this, Kaishi and his two companions—who had been about to attack—hesitated, their movements freezing as they stared warily at the newly summoned figures.
Little did they know, they were only facing half of Lin Xuan's Ninja Guild forces. The other half hadn't been summoned yet, since Lin Xuan didn't want to waste more reputation points on sacrifices that weren't damaged.
Meanwhile, Madara and the others observed the three Ōtsutsuki with obvious interest.
"So these are the so-called mighty beings of the stars—the Ōtsutsuki clan?"
"They don't seem that impressive to me."
"Agreed. Kind of disappointing, actually."
Their casual remarks made the three Ōtsutsuki feel utterly humiliated.
For the first time, they were being looked down upon—not by gods or higher beings, but by mere mortals from a "primitive" planet.
Fury surged through Kaishi as he laughed in disbelief. "Ignorant insects! You think that grasping power beyond your station makes you worthy to stand before gods? You're courting death!"
As his voice echoed, Ōtsutsuki Ishiki's face tightened slightly.
He still remembered the strange and dangerous power of the Sage of Six Paths and his brother. And now, faced with this group of resurrected monsters, even he couldn't deny feeling pressure.
But he had no choice. His master had given the order, and defiance was not an option.
"Yes, my lord!" Ishiki replied through gritted teeth before launching himself toward Lin Xuan's forces.
Seeing him attack, several of the ninja could no longer hold back.
Deidara, Kakuzu, Kisame, and others all charged forward to meet him.
They knew the enemy numbered only three—if they didn't act quickly, they might not even get a chance to fight.
The battle erupted instantly.
Lin Xuan's summoned warriors surged forward, unleashing every jutsu at their disposal.
Madara, Hashirama, and the other high-tier members of the guild stood back to watch, assessing the enemy.
However, as the fight unfolded, their expressions grew grim.
In the very first exchange, it was clear—they were at a disadvantage.
All their ninjutsu attacks were effortlessly absorbed by Ishiki, their destructive force nullified completely.
Then, to their shock, Ishiki counterattacked—launching metallic projectiles that tore through the air like bullets, forcing even the Edo Tensei shinobi to retreat.
"The Rinnegan's chakra absorption ability?" Madara muttered. "To think even a servant among them can wield such power."
His eyes narrowed, but his expression remained calm.
High above, Kaishi and the other two watched with growing amusement. Seeing their servant suppress nearly the entire enemy force filled them with arrogance once more.
Kaishi smirked. "In the end, ants are still ants. Even with chakra, they can never rise beyond what they are."
The only one who drew his attention was Lin Xuan himself.
He'd seen Lin Xuan's golden Susanoo earlier, but since Lin Xuan had dispelled it, Kaishi assumed he couldn't maintain it for long. The threat didn't seem significant.
At his side, his subordinate, Ōtsutsuki Sanshi, bowed respectfully. "Lord Kaishi, please allow me to end this quickly. Once these insects are crushed, we can move on to harvest chakra from that planet."
Kaishi waved him off coldly. "No. I'll handle this myself."
He hadn't forgotten the insult from earlier—their mocking tone, their disdainful eyes. This time, he would personally trample their pride and reclaim his honor.
Sanshi hesitated for a moment, but one look at Kaishi's face silenced him. "As you command, my lord. It will be our greatest honor to witness your power."
"Hmph."
With a cold snort, Kaishi dove straight into the battlefield.
But the moment he joined the fray—the situation changed drastically.
Up until now, the ninja had been relying on ninjutsu to little effect. Suddenly, they abandoned it entirely, switching to pure taijutsu.
"Leaf Whirlwind!"
Might Duy charged forward, his chakra flaring like a raging fire. His foot connected squarely with Kaishi's chest, sending the Ōtsutsuki flying backward!
"Lord Kaishi!"
Sanshi and Ishiki froze in disbelief, then shouted in panic.
But before they could rush to help, several other taijutsu masters appeared in front of them—ready to fight.
The tide of battle was turning. The Ninja Guild, once on the back foot, was now burning with fighting spirit as their fists and kicks blazed with unstoppable momentum.
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