"Not enough… still not enough!"
Urashiki's expression twisted viciously.
Then—
he suddenly gouged out his own Rinnegan!
The instant he swallowed it—
a golden Rinnegan split open on his forehead.
Golden eyes appeared within his sockets as a portal of light opened before him.
Without hesitation, he leapt directly inside.
The moment the portal vanished—
Urashiki had transformed into a monstrous humanoid bird.
Black markings spread across his face.
The horn on his forehead had become wing-like in shape.
His arms transformed into enormous wings, while his legs became sharp talons.
"I'll kill all of you!"
Urashiki roared.
A purple four-pointed-star chakra construct appeared before him, manifesting into a gigantic black-purple oarfish.
The oarfish opened its massive jaws and unleashed an enormous purple-red chakra sphere directly toward Kaguya and Wen Lan.
"Ame-no-Subaruboshi no Mikoto — Dragon Palace!"
Kaguya's eyes narrowed as she prepared to move.
But Wen Lan stepped forward first.
Drawing the Kusanagi Sword, he spoke calmly:
"Thunder Breathing…"
"Seventh Form — Flame Thunder God!"
Violent lightning instantly wrapped around the blade.
Wen Lan transformed into a bolt of thunder that tore through the sky itself and slammed directly into the purple-red chakra sphere.
BOOM!!!
Lightning and chakra collided violently.
Space shattered like glass.
Within the exploding shockwave—
the Flame Thunder God slash cut the gigantic oarfish cleanly in half.
The severed body burned to ashes midair.
The aftershock cracked the earth apart.
Even the underground cavern's ceiling exploded open, revealing the faint light of dawn.
Dust and cold wind poured into the ruined battlefield.
Kaguya seized the opportunity and leapt upward.
Her white hair exploded outward.
"Rabbit Hair Needle!"
Countless strands of white hair shot forth like silver needles, each carrying terrifying penetrating force as they pierced toward Urashiki's vital points.
Urashiki violently flapped his wings.
A chakra storm erupted around him in an attempt to block the attack.
But the Rabbit Hair Needles were simply too numerous.
They instantly pierced through the defense, leaving his body riddled with bloody holes.
Blood sprayed everywhere as Urashiki let out a beast-like howl.
His shattered wings folded inward before violently spreading apart again.
"I'LL KILL YOU ALL!"
"You won't get the chance."
Wen Lan's cold voice suddenly sounded behind him.
Urashiki's pupils contracted violently.
The next instant—
his vision spun chaotically.
Then he saw it—
his own headless body.
Blood was still erupting from the severed neck.
Wen Lan stood there calmly with sword in hand, lightning slowly fading from the blade.
Urashiki's severed head flew high into the air, his expression forever frozen in hatred and unwillingness.
Just as the head began falling—
Kaguya suddenly raised her hand.
"All-Killing Ash Bones!"
A gray-white bone spike instantly pierced through Urashiki's skull.
The ash-colored bone penetrated directly through his forehead.
In that instant—
his chakra collapsed completely.
The head exploded into dust midair.
The remaining body crashed heavily onto the ground, kicking up massive clouds of debris.
Not far away—the battle between the Six Kage and Isshiki was also nearing its conclusion.
Though Isshiki was powerful—
he had yet to fully recover.
And the opponents before him were the strongest generation of Kage.
Minato activated Nine-Tails Chakra Mode, golden chakra cloaking his body as he flashed across the battlefield like lightning.
Just as Isshiki attempted to form seals—
a Rasengan slammed directly into his chest, blasting him backward.
Immediately afterward—
Ay descended from above.
His punch smashed directly into Isshiki, carrying his body downward as monstrous chakra strength tore the earth apart.
Rasa raised one hand.
Countless sand spears erupted from the ground and pierced toward Isshiki.
Mei followed instantly, coating the sand spears with molten lava and pinning Isshiki firmly to the ground.
Isshiki struggled to break free—
but Yagura's Coral Palm struck his body, disrupting the flow of chakra inside him.
Finally—
Ōnoki's Dust Release descended.
Isshiki vanished into nothingness.
Dust slowly settled.
Silence finally returned to the battlefield.
The Six Kage stood quietly, gradually retracting their chakra.
The growing dawn illuminated their exhausted yet resolute faces.
Kaguya withdrew her hair and silently gazed toward the shattered horizon.
The wind brushed past her pale brow.
Even time itself seemed frozen.
Wen Lan sheathed the Kusanagi Sword and swept his eyes across the fallen enemies without saying a word.
Though the land had become a devastated ruin—
the bells of the end had already rung.
And a new dawn was quietly arriving.
Morning light pierced through the mist and shone across the scorched earth, illuminating scattered bloodstains and fractured land.
The Six Kage remained standing silently, as though breathing together with the quiet aftermath of survival.
Kaguya slowly closed her eyes.
When she opened them once more—
there was no killing intent left within.
Only deep tranquility remained.
"It's over…"
"And yet… it's also the beginning."
Wen Lan spoke softly as he looked toward Kaguya.
Kaguya naturally understood his meaning.
The burden she had carried for countless years had finally come to an end.
She had always believed the Ōtsutsuki Clan was too powerful to defeat.
That was why she created the White Zetsu army endlessly.
But now—
with these comrades beside her—
that fear was gone.
And as for "the beginning"—
so many Ōtsutsuki had died here today.
The clan would undoubtedly notice.
The future would never know peace again.
Unless every single Ōtsutsuki was exterminated.
But so what?
She no longer walked alone.
Wen Lan walked over to Kaguya and smiled as he raised his hand.
"Let's work well together from now on."
Kaguya looked at his raised hand in confusion.
She even tilted her head slightly, making the cold goddess unexpectedly adorable.
Wen Lan chuckled softly.
"It's a gesture of friendship."
"If you agree to cooperate from now on, you shake hands."
Kaguya did not hesitate.
She reached out and clasped his hand.
"…Thank you."
"You are humanity's progenitor of chakra."
"The Rabbit Goddess."
"There's no need for thanks."
"And from this day onward…"
"…you will become the true guardian deity of the ninja world."
Kaguya's gaze trembled faintly.
The warmth from his hand caused her to lose focus for a brief moment, as though a frozen river had finally begun to crack.
She stared at Wen Lan quietly.
"Protect…?"
Her voice was soft as morning dew.
At that moment, Ay walked over as well.
Looking toward Wen Lan, he spoke gravely:
"It seems the ninja world can no longer remain divided."
"Otherwise, we'll all die."
Wen Lan nodded and looked across the Six Kage.
"From this day forward…"
"the ninja world must stand as one."
"And we…"
"…will become the first line of defense protecting it."
The Six Kage exchanged silent glances.
Yet within each other's eyes—
they all saw the same determination.
After returning to the villages, everyone honored Kaguya as the guardian deity worshiped throughout the ninja world.
Monuments were erected to commemorate her achievements.
She often stood beneath the ancient tree at the village entrance, watching children play while listening to their laughter echo through the air.
For the first time in ages—
warmth quietly stirred within her heart.
Wen Lan also fulfilled his promise and revived Rin, granting her a new life.
However, even after her resurrection, Rin still loved Kakashi.
Though Obito felt somewhat disappointed—for him, Rin simply being alive was already enough.
The Five Great Villages formally united, establishing the Shinobi United Council.
Wen Lan was elected as the first Chairman, overseeing the military forces of every nation and leading the world against future Ōtsutsuki threats.
Standing atop the highest tower, Wen Lan overlooked the rebuilt lands of the ninja world.
The wind brushed across his face, carrying the fragrance of distant rice fields.
A new era—
had begun.
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