"Let's go."
The wings on Saitama's back flapped wide. In one sweep, he gathered all the survivors from the One Punch World, carrying them soaring into the sky and shooting far into the distance.
(I don't want to go back...) Imu, who was also taken along, showed a face full of complaints. But at this moment he was powerless; his intention to seek profit had ended in failure.
Not only did he fail to escape, his wounds had worsened. Toward the injuries given by Saitama, he could only harbor anger without daring to speak.
After Saitama left, the remaining two sides looked at each other with vigilant gazes.
Saitama's return meant that crazy woman hadn't died either.
Otsutsuki Kaguya's power had been witnessed by everyone; no one wanted to conflict with her. Once she returned, everyone here wouldn't be able to withstand her.
Now the three factions had achieved their respective goals, and this war finally officially ended.
"Lord Senju, we also take our leave!" Shirohige and the others nodded slightly toward Tobirama.
Blueno, who had been standing quietly, pressed his hand into the air. A giant oval dimensional gate three meters tall appeared before them, showing a faint view of the other side.
"Kizaru, you all return first to report the situation, we'll follow shortly." Shirohige waved his hand. Although Blueno's ability was very practical, his power wasn't sufficient to accommodate so many people passing through at once.
Kizaru, Aokiji, and the others nodded, then crossed through the gate and disappeared. Shirohige and the others also paid their respects to each other, then one by one used Geppo (Moon Walk) to shoot rapidly through the air back toward their origin.
"Oh! Truly a very practical ability..." Kakashi's eyes gleamed with interest.
For ninja, Taijutsu was a very important basic ability, and Rokushiki was a manifestation of very strong Taijutsu. Through several channels, they had already obtained the techniques Soru, Tekkai, and Kami-e, but for ninja, only Geppo was most useful.
Actually, Sanshin no Jutsu was no less than Rokushiki, it could even be said to be stronger.
These three worlds each had their own uniqueness and power; complementing each other would make them increasingly strong. People from the three worlds understood this, but who was willing to just give their world's secrets to others? After all, no one knew whether they would become enemies in the future.
"Second Hokage, that woman..." Jiraiya stared toward where Shirohige and the others had disappeared, then slowly turned toward Tobirama with an anxious expression.
Actually for the current condition of the three worlds, although the One Punch World appeared to be the "weakest" world overall, in the current situation, the One Punch World was actually the safest. Teach from the One Piece World had shown his ambition and terrifying growth rate—that was a latent threat!
As for that crazy woman (Kaguya), she was the greatest hidden enemy for the Naruto World. No one knew when she would reappear. Her power was equal to Saitama's and at an unimaginable level. Moreover, she was a native inhabitant of the Naruto World and now occupied Madara's body.
Tobirama also furrowed his brow, pondering for a moment before saying: "We've witnessed that woman's terror ourselves. She's even stronger than Brother (Hashirama). Now there's no truly effective method. Considering she could fight evenly with Saitama and nearly took him to death with her, this is truly troublesome. Let's return first and ask what Brother thinks."
Indeed there was no other choice at present. If Kaguya returned, it would be a disaster. With resolute faces, the Naruto World people under Tobirama's leadership also departed.
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Somewhere in the vast ocean.
A blue crystal tower slowly emerged from the sea surface. It was the Sacred Ruins Trial Tower that hadn't been seen for a long time.
Inside the tower, Kuro knelt on one knee. On the throne before him, a human shadow holding a black cat slowly solidified from illusion to reality. He gazed at Kuro flatly.
"Master, what are your orders?" Kuro asked with great respect.
Kaiser said: "The seeds sown before can now be allowed to sprout. That 'thing' above has begun to show its fangs, it's time to arrange pieces for a counterattack."
That 'thing'? Kuro's heart pounded heavily.
Sure enough, for his Master, that Golden List that appeared sacred, untouchable, and terrifying to everyone was nothing.
"Master, do you mean?" Kuro asked trying to confirm.
Kaiser nodded slightly: "Godhead fragments"
"Understood, I comprehend!" Kuro bowed his head deeply.
Kaiser held Blacky and slowly descended from the throne, looking at Kuro: "Don't rush to open the Sacred Ruins Trial Tower this time. Let the situation heat up a bit. The appearance of Godhead fragments marks the beginning of a new era. The Throne of Divinity sits empty and waiting, no one can resist this temptation."
Kuro strongly agreed. He understood Godhead fragments very well. When Kaiser first created it, it was a complete Godhead before being forcibly shattered.
Kuro was greatly fascinated by its power. He also knew what Kaiser was doing now: Creating Gods!
At present, within Kuro's own body, a Godhead had already been implanted—a complete Godhead given by Kaiser!
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Meanwhile, in the One Punch World.
A giant monster whose entire body was wrapped in viscous liquid was rampaging in a city. The liquid on its body not only possessed strong corrosion, but could also transform into various forms, continuously slaughtering and devouring the lives of people around it.
"Help me—!"
"No, don't come closer—!"
"Hero, where's the hero? Why hasn't a hero come for so long? Will we be left to die by this monster?"
People screamed hysterically. Their cries and tears didn't stop the monster's steps, but made it even more enthusiastic.
"Kill—!"
"Kill—!"
The monster's mouth continuously emitted faint roars, its speed increasing in claiming lives. Right at that moment, a giant cannon shell fell from the sky, striking right in the middle of the monster's body.
*BOOM!*
A towering blaze of fire enveloped the monster, flames licking its body as if wanting to melt it directly.
"Pain... It hurts so much—!" The monster rolled around while roaring.
People's spirits revived, they looked up at the sky. A steel body could be seen hovering in the air, gazing coldly downward.
"That's Metal Knight!"
"Metal Knight, the Class-S Hero from the Hero Association?! We're saved!"
"I'm alive! Haha, I'm alive!"
"Kill him! Kill that monster!"