Chapter 569: Chapter 569: Kaguya is Besieged and Tsunade is Defeated!
Before Otsutsuki Kaguya could react, Uchiha Shisui appeared behind her, his short sword leaving marks on her body. However, Kaguya's protective Truth-Seeking Orb Scepter shielded her core, and her powerful recovery abilities rendered such attacks ineffective.
"Kagutsuchi!"
Seizing the moment while Kaguya's attention was diverted, Uchiha Fugaku unleashed a torrent of flames, creating a fiery formation around Kaguya. As the flames surged, the fiery visage of the God of Fire manifested, trapping Kaguya in an inferno.
"Boom!"
With a shout, Uchiha Kagami drove his blue blade into the ground and charged forward with his green blade. The Wind-infused strike merged with the blazing flames, transforming them into a tornado of fire that tightly bound Kaguya.
"Yomotsu Hirasaka!"
Kaguya activated her dimensional portal technique, summoning solid ice to extinguish the fiery tornado. She emerged from the frozen prison unscathed.
"Lightning Release: Thunder Fang!"
"Lightning Release: Fury!"
"Lightning Release: Light Shadow!"
As Kaguya stepped out, a barrage of lightning-based jutsu rained down upon her. She raised her golden Rinnegan, absorbing the incoming ninjutsu effortlessly.
"Return to sender!"
Kaguya waved her hand, releasing an immense storm of lightning that fell like a curtain of rain. The ninjas were forced to retreat under the relentless assault.
"Swoosh!"
At that moment, a golden flash appeared beside Kaguya. It was Namikaze Minato, striking with a specially crafted kunai infused with Sage Chakra and Wind Release. The kunai's sheer force caused a ripple effect before even making contact with Kaguya.
"Boom!"
A Truth-Seeking Orb intercepted the kunai, sending Minato flying. However, Minato managed to counter with a Rasengan in hand, mitigating some of the orb's power, though it was not enough to completely neutralize the attack.
"Bang! Bang! Bang!"
As Minato was knocked away, Uzumaki Kushina and other Jinchuriki, fully transformed into their tailed beast forms, launched a coordinated assault on Kaguya. The battlefield turned chaotic as chakra claws, tailed beast bombs, and elemental jutsu collided with Kaguya's defenses.
Meanwhile, the three Uchiha—Fugaku, Kagami, and Shisui—had exhausted their chakra and took a moment to recover, their eyes fixed on the battle.
"Shadow Possession Jutsu!"
Taking advantage of the chaos, the Nara clan immobilized Kaguya for a brief moment with their secret technique. Though Kaguya quickly absorbed the shadows with her golden Rinnegan, this momentary delay allowed the tailed beasts' combined attack to land. The area erupted in a nuclear-like blast, enveloping the battlefield in dust and smoke.
Even Reiki and Tsunade were forced to relocate their duel.
The Duel Between Reiki and Tsunade
Tsunade was struggling against Reiki. Though she knew her student had grown immensely, the speed of his improvement astounded her. In their three consecutive exchanges, Reiki's strength, skill, and strategy proved increasingly overwhelming.
"Teacher, don't worry about the other battles. Focus on me now."
"Next, I'm going all out."
Reiki's body shimmered, becoming semi-illusory as shadows formed behind him. Wielding his spear and long blade, he advanced with an intense, murderous aura.
"Assassination Technique: Shadowless Step!"
Reiki's phantoms attacked simultaneously, their movement so seamless that even Tsunade's sharp perception failed to discern his true form. Forced to rely on raw chakra, Tsunade swung her fist at an approaching figure, only to realize it was a phantom.
"Pfft!"
Before she could react, a spear pierced her back.
"How did you get behind me?"
"Pfft!"
Another strike came from the front, leaving Tsunade immobilized.
"Teacher, you've lost," Reiki declared.
"Holy Hand Domain!"
Reiki activated a powerful sealing technique. The domain enveloped Tsunade, sealing her completely. Though the injuries were minor, the seal ensured she could no longer participate in the fight.
Tsunade's Defeat
Knowing the battle was simulated, Tsunade smiled despite her defeat.
"You've truly become stronger, Reiki."
Reflecting on her three disciples, Tsunade felt immense pride:
Reiki had surpassed her in medical ninjutsu and combat prowess. Uchiha Shisui, with his Mangekyo Sharingan and mastery of Susanoo, had become a pillar of the Uchiha clan. Namikaze Nozuki had perfected her immense chakra control, advanced sealing techniques, and Sage Mode, inheriting Tsunade's Yin Seal and raw strength.
"In any era, the three of you could lead the village," Tsunade thought.
"Teacher, please rest and watch. The battle is far from over."
Reiki raised his hand, activating ROOM, and teleported Tsunade out of the battlefield. Her injuries, thanks to her healing abilities, would heal within minutes.
The fight against Kaguya was far from over, but Reiki stood ready to lead the charge.