Three ruined Rashomon gates stood in a corner of the vast plain. Orochimaru summoned the Triple Rashomon to block Momoshiki's Rinnegan pressure, but he knew that with his current strength, he posed no threat to the transformed Momoshiki.
He then glanced at Jiraiya, who was fighting Isshiki in the distance and being pushed back, and made a decision.
Orochimaru quietly burrowed underground, needing a quiet place.
Meanwhile, Mei Terumi was less fortunate. With few defensive measures, she was knocked unconscious in a pile of rubble, though her life was not in danger.
Thus, three of the Five Kage were out of the fight, leaving only the Fourth Hokage, Minato Namikaze.
"Die!"
A black and red energy sphere was hurled by Momoshiki towards Shikamaru and the others, who had been sent flying by Shinra Tensei. Momoshiki then rapidly charged towards Minato Namikaze, unwilling to allow Minato to rescue them. He wanted Naruto to witness his comrades perish!
This was the price for unleashing Momoshiki's version of the Sexy Jutsu!
"Asakujaku!"
Numerous rapid punches, like a peacock spreading its feathers, struck the energy sphere and sent it flying into the sky, causing a massive explosion. A fierce wind swept through, and Konoha's Azure Beast reappeared.
On the other side, Momoshiki kicked Minato Namikaze away. Catching sight of Might Guy punching the energy sphere away, he let out a cold snort.
"Where are you looking!"
At some unknown time, Kakashi had used Earth Style to stealthily approach Momoshiki from below. A streak of purple lightning erupted from the ground, striking Momoshiki's feet, and a surge of powerful lightning spread throughout his body.
"This is bad!"
Minato Namikaze seized the opportunity, tossing several kunai and once again unleashing the Rasenshuriken: Super Rotating Sphere Dance Technique Three, a dazzling yellow flash filling Momoshiki's vision.
"Did you think I'd fall for that again?!"
Momoshiki opened his golden Rinnegan eyes. A tremendous repulsive force acted upon their surroundings, repelling Minato Namikaze and Kakashi beneath him. The moment the repulsive force subsided, a fist appeared on Momoshiki's chest.
"Hirudora!"
BOOM!
A surging white tiger bit at Momoshiki, dragging him for miles and carving a deep沟壑 across the vast plain.
The white tiger dissipated, and Momoshiki gasped for air. His ornate robe was reduced to a few tattered strips, and a dented fist print was etched onto his chest.
"These damn inferior beings."
Momoshiki abruptly shouted to Urashiki in the distance, "Urashiki!"
Urashiki, who was battling members of the Akatsuki, showed a strange smile upon hearing Momoshiki's cry. "Nyan nyan nyan, Little Momo has been pushed to such a state, this is truly unexpected."
Urashiki was easily handling the three Akatsuki members, even having time for banter. However, he still reached into his fish creel, retrieved a Tailed Beast Chakra pill, and then his Byakugan eyes transformed into the red Six-Tomoe Rinnegan.
A dark spatial portal appeared behind him, the Yomotsu Hirasaka.
Urashiki held the chakra pill and extended it towards the portal. On Momoshiki's side, a rift opened, and a chakra pill was delivered.
"There aren't many left, Elder Momo, you need to be careful!"
"So much nonsense."
Momoshiki snatched the pill and swallowed it. His injuries then healed at a visible rate. White smoke rose, Momoshiki's wounds were healed, and he returned to his peak.
Minato Namikaze and Kakashi's faces turned incredibly grim. Their chakra had been significantly depleted by this point, and Might Guy, having consecutively opened the Gate of Shock, was at his physical limit. Yet, Momoshiki had returned to his peak, even stronger, by simply swallowing a pill.
How could they possibly win? Was this the power of the Ōtsutsuki clan?
If these people were a bit smarter and had a sackful of such pills, the ninja world would truly be doomed.
Might Guy leaned on Kakashi's shoulder, panting. Images of his past with Kakashi flashed through his mind, and he couldn't help but let out a faint chuckle.
"What's wrong, Guy?"
Might Guy shook his head and gave Kakashi a deep hug, saying,
"The older I get, the more I realize how rare it is to have such a good friend. Even though we have missions and can't always meet, and you often refuse my challenges."
"But as long as I have this one person in my heart, I feel secure. We will never become distant or be replaced. No matter where I go, you are the greatest courage in my heart."
"Thank you, my good friend, Kakashi!"
Kakashi's heart was greatly shaken, followed by a bad premonition. Just as he was about to grab Guy's arm, he was pushed away by Guy.
"Konoha's Azure Beast exits the stage. The Crimson Beast is about to appear!"
Might Guy cast aside all other thoughts and walked alone towards Momoshiki.
"Are you here to die?" Momoshiki, having healed his injuries, once again conjured a giant energy sphere in his palm.
Might Guy's face was cold, with no intention of answering Momoshiki. He grunted, "Eighth Gate, the Gate of Death, Open!"
"Eight Gates Released Formation!"
Blue steam was replaced by red steam, formed from evaporated blood. Might Guy's face contorted in pain, his eyebrows and hair dyed red with steam, his pupils gone. He was enduring unimaginable agony from his body at every moment.
But he had no other choice.
"Sekizo!"
A clear bone-cracking sound echoed, but Might Guy didn't even flinch. He delivered a super-high-speed heavy punch, striking the air and creating a tremendously powerful air cannon that instantly enveloped Momoshiki, paralyzing him within the compressed air.
"What kind of technique is this?"
Momoshiki was horrified. How could such an inferior being achieve such strength? What kind of world was this?
Giving Momoshiki no time to react, Might Guy moved instantaneously around him, unleashing several punches in succession, each more powerful than the last.
"Nisekizo, Sansekizo... Gosokuzō!"
With the fifth punch, Momoshiki's body was smashed into the ground. A crater hundreds of meters in diameter appeared on the plain, with Momoshiki lying at its center, blood constantly overflowing from his mouth.
"You can't kill me. Even this move can't kill me. The next one to die will be you!"
Momoshiki laughed maniacally. He had seen that Might Guy's life force was rapidly draining. He would die in a few minutes at most, without Momoshiki needing to lift a finger.
Might Guy gasped for air, his blood evaporating. The bones and meridians in his hands were more than half shattered. He knew his time was limited and he had to deliver a killing blow!
Stomp!
One foot was planted firmly forward. Might Guy assumed a starting stance, his fiery red hair flying, red steam surging wildly from his entire body. A massive red dragon head enveloped Guy's entire being.
His ninja uniform had long been burned by his blood, and his body, including his face, was cracking, resembling blood-red marks.
Momoshiki panicked. He didn't understand why the other party was fighting so desperately. He roared loudly, "You will die too if you do this. Is it worth it?"
Might Guy endured unimaginable pain, accumulating power, his mind replaying the moment he and Kakashi first met.
"What is truly important, no matter how painful or sad, must be pursued to the end. Even if it costs one's life, it must be protected with one's own hands."
"And this is the pinnacle of youth, the most burning moment!"
"Yagai!"
The red dragon roared and charged, descending upon Momoshiki with the pressure of distorted space...
This was a ninja named Might Guy, who dared to look down upon gods with the body of a commoner.
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