The Dragon Vein did not belong to anyone.
The token could only control the Dragon Vein to a certain extent, and the same applied to the Sage of Six Paths.
Comparatively, both had equivalent authority.
As a result, the colossal Dragon Vein hovered in midair, sometimes lunging toward Gensou, and sometimes twisting back as if recoiling.
Taking advantage of the struggle for control between the token and the Sage of Six Paths, a sharp glint flashed in Gensou's eyes. His right hand reached forward and grasped.
In the next instant!
A black portal opened behind the heavily wounded Madara, and a slender hand shot out like lightning, aiming for the back of his head.
Madara reacted swiftly, ducking and darting forward to quickly create distance.
But by then, Gensou had already stepped through the black portal.
Just as Madara was about to take action again, his vision blurred, and Gensou appeared right in front of him.
Eighty Gods Vacuum Attack!
Gensou swung his fist with a force powerful enough to shatter the skies, mercilessly striking toward Madara.
Boom!
The tangible shockwaves from their clash spread outwards from the center, crashing in all directions.
Crack!
The sound of bones breaking echoed.
Blood splattered through the air.
Madara, unable to withstand the blow, was sent flying backward.
Gensou didn't allow him a moment to breathe. He stepped forward and appeared beside Madara again, throwing yet another powerful punch.
Strike while the iron is hot; go for the kill.
During this time, Gensou ignored Kaguya's interference and focused all his efforts on Madara, intending to take him down while continuously disrupting the Sage of Six Paths.
The latter was currently residing within Madara's body.
The more pressure Gensou applied to Madara, the more distracted the Sage of Six Paths became in his struggle for control over the Dragon Vein.
Very soon.
Madara was coughing up blood more frequently, his condition worsening by the moment. Meanwhile, the Dragon Vein, influenced by the escalating struggle, roared and began turning its attention toward Kaguya.
Within Madara's body, the two Sages of Six Paths were engaged in a hurried discussion.
"Madara is useless now. We should return to Naruto's body," the original Sage of Six Paths quickly suggested.
"What about the Dragon Vein?" the current world's Sage of Six Paths responded coldly.
Their attempt at manipulating the Dragon Vein had not only failed but was now completely slipping out of control.
If this continued, it would soon fall entirely under Gensou's control.
"We can leave for now. The Dragon Vein is slow and won't be able to catch up to us for the time being."
The original Sage of Six Paths couldn't think of a better solution and could only suggest retreating to plan further.
"So, you're suggesting we run away?" The current world's Sage of Six Paths was dissatisfied. "This is my world! I will never hand this planet over to someone else!"
If Gensou wasn't stopped now, their chances of success would only grow slimmer.
Unlike the original Sage of Six Paths, who was a visitor to this world and held no emotional attachment, the current Sage of Six Paths had no intention of fleeing.
"Do you have another way?"
Madara was on the verge of collapsing, and the original Sage of Six Paths, not wanting to be trapped like before, anxiously asked.
"Yes!"
The current Sage of Six Paths truly had a solution.
"What is it?"
The original Sage of Six Paths was surprised, not expecting the other him to have another plan.
Then, he heard a voice colder than ice.
"You must die!"
As those words fell, the chakra of the current world's Sage of Six Paths surged forward, devouring the other with unparalleled speed.
"You!!!"
The original Sage of Six Paths was caught off guard, desperately resisting, but to no avail.
They were of the same source and had fused within Madara's body in chakra form. Now, with one side making a sudden move, the other had no way to escape.
Moreover, the current world's Sage of Six Paths possessed complete chakra.
The original Sage of Six Paths, thinking their plan had succeeded with the Dragon Vein's outburst, had even fulfilled his promise by returning half of his chakra to Kaguya.
In their struggle, it was only natural for the Gensou-recognized Sage of Six Paths to be completely overwhelmed.
"Why?!!"
The original Sage of Six Paths, having already lost a large portion of his chakra, questioned bitterly.
Without halting his actions, the current world's Sage of Six Paths replied,
"Since you initiated the Dragon Vein, bringing Mother, Gensou, and others across time and space to this world, there's no need to control the Dragon Vein any longer. As long as I kill you, the one who triggered the Dragon Vein, Mother, Gensou, and all these travelers from other worlds will automatically return to their original world."
By killing the original trigger of the Dragon Vein, those who crossed time and space would be forced to return.
The current world's Sage of Six Paths had not used this method initially because he still hoped to resolve the issues with Kaguya and Gensou.
As someone with the same abilities, he understood the other's intentions and was willing to assist to the extent of his abilities without endangering his world.
But now, Gensou's power was beyond anything they could handle.
Since that was the case, the current world's Sage of Six Paths could only choose to send away these troublesome individuals like Gensou and Kaguya.
As for what would happen to the original world, that was no longer his concern.
"No! You can't do this!"
The original Sage of Six Paths shouted furiously.
He had gone through great effort to bring Gensou and Kaguya to another world to relieve the pressure on his own world.
If they returned now, wouldn't all his efforts be in vain?!
"You forced my hand!"
The original Sage of Six Paths' voice was filled with venom.
Meanwhile.
Gensou also sensed something unusual within Madara's body.
Due to the sudden upheaval of the Sage of Six Paths' chakra, Madara's aura had significantly weakened.
Taking advantage of this opportunity, Gensou acted without hesitation.
Pfft!
This time, Madara could not dodge.
He stood there motionless, his expression complex as he looked down at the hand that had pierced through his chest, through his heart, and out his back.
His dimming eyes met Gensou's.
"Hashirama... Gensou... To die by your hand, I suppose it's not the worst fate."
Madara slowly lowered his head, his life fading away.
But Gensou didn't stop there.
A powerful suction force erupted from his palm, just like before, trying to strip away the Sage of Six Paths' chakra.
The current world's Sage of Six Paths, having absorbed part of his counterpart's chakra, was barely able to resist.
However, at that moment.
A glimmer of cunning flashed across the original Sage of Six Paths' expression.
"This is the moment!"
Roar!!
Nearby, the Dragon Vein let out a wild and furious roar.
Taking advantage of Gensou's brief clash with the current Sage of Six Paths, causing a slight loss of control over the Dragon Vein, the original Sage of Six Paths immediately issued a series of commands.
He couldn't wrest control away from the other two, but he could issue commands like self-destruction, division, or self-weakening.
As mentioned before, the Dragon Vein belonged to no one.
Unlike other forms of chakra, the Dragon Vein chakra was more independent and self-aware.
If its existence wasn't threatened, it didn't mind following a controller's instructions. But it would never accept commands like self-destruction.
The result of those orders was simple.
The Dragon Vein went berserk!
(End of Chapter)
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