A moment later, under the still somewhat incredulous gazes of the Sage of Six Paths and his brother, Ōtsutsuki Kashi was sealed away.
The method used was Orochimaru's latest research result, specifically designed for the Ōtsutsuki clan: the Six Paths • Yin-Yang Seal!
The sealing process was absurdly simple, almost too much for the Sage brothers to believe. All it required was Madara Uchiha and Hashirama Senju—both masters of Yin-Yang Release—to channel their respective energies into the sealing formula.
They couldn't help but think: if they had possessed such a sealing technique back then, their long and arduous battle against their mother would have been entirely unnecessary.
Worth mentioning is that just before being sealed, Ōtsutsuki Kashi was still roaring furiously at Lin Xuan: "Who are you?!"
A thought suddenly struck Lin Xuan, and he declared with feigned solemnity: "Listen well! The one who seals you today is none other than I, Imu, seated upon the Empty Throne!"
Madara Uchiha, Hashirama Senju, and the others were momentarily bewildered.
Why was Lin Xuan suddenly calling himself Imu?
Then it dawned on them. The being sitting atop the World Government in their pirate world was also called Imu!
Realizing this, they immediately guessed Lin Xuan's intention: he was setting up the World Government again, framing them. No wonder he hadn't killed Kashi but chosen to seal him instead.
Unaware of Lin Xuan's cunning, Kashi truly believed his name was Imu, shouting venomously, "Imu! I swear I will tear you to pieces! I will make you suffer a fate worse than death! Aaaah!"
Lin Xuan was magnanimous, letting him finish his tirade before replying calmly, "If you have the capability, come and try. I, Imu, will be waiting!"
With that, he sealed Ōtsutsuki Kashi into a shell originating from the Sky Islands of the pirate world.
"Lord Kashi!" Ōtsutsuki Ishiki and Ōtsutsuki Yama cried out in despair, desperately trying to charge forward and snatch the sealed shell.
However, how could the others present let them have their way?
Before they could even get close to Lin Xuan, they were sent flying through the air, coughing up blood, defeated by Madara's brother, Izuna Uchiha, and Hashirama's brother, Tobirama Senju.
"Guild Leader, how should we deal with these two?" Izuna Uchiha asked Lin Xuan.
Lin Xuan thought for a moment. "Let them go."
"Let them go?"
Everyone present looked at Lin Xuan in astonishment, wondering if they had misheard.
"That's right, let them go!" Lin Xuan grinned, then addressed Ōtsutsuki Yama and the other: "I know you two aren't the strongest in your branch of the Ōtsutsuki clan. I'm giving you a chance. Go back and tell those behind you: if they want Ōtsutsuki Kashi back, come to the Ninja World! I'll be waiting!"
Hearing this, everyone understood Lin Xuan's plan: he wanted to lure the true powerhouses of the Ōtsutsuki clan here.
The Sage of Six Paths and his brother felt uneasy about this. After all, the Ōtsutsuki clan from the stars was an enemy even their mother, Kaguya, had feared immensely, so it was natural for them to be apprehensive.
In contrast, Madara Uchiha, Hashirama Senju, and the others were practically itching for a fight, eager for the true Ōtsutsuki elites to appear so they could battle to their heart's content.
As for Ōtsutsuki Yama and Ōtsutsuki Ishiki, once they confirmed they hadn't misheard and Lin Xuan truly intended to release them, they couldn't help but sneer coldly.
"Do you really think having a bit of strength makes you invincible?"
"Challenging the true powerhouses of our Ōtsutsuki clan? Hah! You are simply seeking your own doom!"
Hearing their taunts, Izuna Uchiha, who had just soundly beaten them, cracked his knuckles. "It seems you haven't had enough. Do you need another beating?"
Their faces paled, and they immediately fell silent.
Lin Xuan, however, waved a hand dismissively. "I hope these so-called true powerhouses of the Ōtsutsuki clan are as impressive as you claim. Otherwise, this Ōtsutsuki Kashi will lose his life!"
Ōtsutsuki Ishiki's face darkened, wanting to retort, but the more cunning butler, Ōtsutsuki Yama, stopped him. "Don't waste time arguing with them. The priority now is to report this news upwards as soon as possible!" He then pulled Ōtsutsuki Ishiki with him, and they flew off into space, departing.
After they left, Lin Xuan stretched lazily and waved at Toneri Ōtsutsuki. "Well, I should be going now. Thanks for your hospitality!"
Toneri Ōtsutsuki looked flustered and honored.
Then, Lin Xuan turned to Madara Uchiha and the others. "You all stay here for now. Do whatever you decide. Later, when I get to the Dragon Ball world, I'll reincarnate you all directly over there."
Hearing this, Madara and Hashirama's eyes lit up. They knew the Dragon Ball world was the one Master Roshi had mentioned! They had heard it was full of countless powerful beings, some capable of destroying planets with ease, and they had been wanting to see it for themselves!
The others present were still unclear about the situation. Lin Xuan let Madara and the others explain and then turned to Orochimaru. "Will you stay here for now and have someone seal and send you over later? Or will you get sealed now so I can take you with me?"
Orochimumaru: "..."
He really wanted to ask if they could skip the sealing part.
But he didn't dare, afraid that Lin Xuan might just tell him to kill himself now and reincarnate him later instead!
After thinking for a moment, he said, "I'll stay here for the time being."
He had previously summoned Kabuto to Konoha in the Ninja World, but then Lin Xuan abruptly brought him to the moon. He needed to give Kabuto some instructions, and there were still some matters he needed to tidy up in this world.
"Suit yourself. I'm heading back now!" Lin Xuan waved his hand, then opened a portal to another world right in front of everyone. He stepped through and returned to the Pirate World.
Back in the Pirate World, Lin Xuan immediately learned of new developments: The World Government had raised his bounty to ten billion Berries!
It was an unprecedented, massive bounty!
This had already caused massive shockwaves throughout the world. The sudden surge in reputation points Lin Xuan had experienced while in the Ninja World was precisely because of this!
With the issuance of this colossal bounty, Lin Xuan's status in the entire Pirate World had undergone a tremendous change.
He had truly surpassed the Four Emperors, reaching a new, unparalleled height!
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