Two newly summoned shadow clones of Tobirama barely even had a moment to react before they were instantly pierced through by black rods. With a soft "puff," they dissipated into smoke.
However, that brief moment was enough.
Tobirama managed to pull out the chakra-suppressing rods embedded in his body. Without hesitation, he used the Flying Thunder God Technique to retreat to a safe distance.
"That was close..." Tobirama thought to himself.
Obito and Madara simultaneously formed hand seals and unleashed the same Sage Art.
"Sage Art: Inorganic Reincarnation!"
[This is a reincarnation jutsu that grants life to inanimate objects and allows them to be controlled!]
Meanwhile, Isshiki's dojutsu, "Sukunahikona," was incapable of shrinking anything that possessed life. This was a technique Obito and Madara had practiced numerous times in Ryuchi Cave.
With their combined precision and meticulous control, countless sharp stone spikes emerged in dense clusters, surging forward like a tidal wave aimed straight at Isshiki. Each wave built upon the last, forming an unstoppable barrage.
Isshiki merely chuckled dismissively, a golden gleam flashing through his right eye.
"No matter what technique you use, the result will be the same."
However, as he activated his dojutsu, he was stunned to find that the incoming inorganic tide remained unaffected. The waves of stone continued to surge toward him with undiminished momentum.
For the first time, Isshiki's expression shifted.
"What? I can't shrink them?!"
Abruptly, he shrank his own body, instinctively attempting to open a spatial portal for escape.
But Obito was not about to let him get away so easily.
The moment he sensed the fluctuation of space, he activated Kamui with zero delay.
"Shh!"
Kamui's power might not be enough to twist Isshiki's neck off, but it could certainly disrupt him, preventing him from using any spatial techniques.
Since he had come here, he wasn't leaving!
At that moment, Isshiki was like a fish trapped in a barrel!
BOOM! BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!
Deafening explosions resounded as Isshiki was instantly swallowed by the stone waves.
However, neither Obito nor Madara showed any sign of celebration.
Madara's expression remained grim as he spoke.
"It doesn't seem like we actually hurt him."
Obito frowned slightly and nodded. "Too small. Our techniques can't inflict any significant damage."
Just then, Hashirama, who had been gathering chakra for the past few seconds, suddenly spoke up.
"I just came up with a new Sage Art technique that might help."
Pressing his hands together, he solemnly chanted,
"Sage Art: Sea of Blossoms Descent!"
The ground trembled violently as massive mounds bulged upward, each spanning dozens of meters. Endless thick vines burst forth from beneath the earth, growing wildly. Within moments, they covered the ground beneath their feet and spread even further outward.
Seeing this, Madara's expression softened with nostalgia.
"Ah, so you've incorporated Sage Art into that technique..."
Back in the day, he had almost been subdued by this very jutsu.
Giant flowers bloomed along the vines, their petals unfolding layer by layer, releasing an overwhelming concentration of pollen that stained half the sky yellow.
No exaggeration—this dosage could probably knock out tens of thousands of people instantly.
Meanwhile, Tobirama had already dragged a cursing and struggling Hidan far away.
Otherwise, that idiot would've been the first to go down.
Obito and Madara hovered in midair, their sharp gazes locked onto the battlefield below.
"It seems this guy doesn't possess much of the Ten Tails' power."
"Do you think Lord Hashirama's Sage Art will work on him?"
Madara shook his head. "Hard to say. It depends on how small he can shrink himself."
As they spoke, the sea of blossoms and the waves of stone suddenly shattered apart, and a battered figure shot into the sky.
It was Isshiki!
Obito sighed heavily. "This guy is ridiculously hard to kill..."
But in Boruto, Isshiki hadn't been this strong before his reincarnation!
Hovering in the air, Isshiki looked down at them, his expression dark and furious.
To be forced into such a situation by a group of mere mortals—his patience was wearing thin.
"Jigen's body is reaching its limit. I might as well reincarnate now."
From his perception, the "Karma" on Uchiha Obito had already been fully decompressed.
That meant Obito could serve as his vessel!
Crack… Crack…
Soft fracturing sounds echoed.
From overuse of chakra, Jigen's body had reached its breaking point, crumbling apart inch by inch.
Isshiki didn't hesitate any longer.
He gave the group a small bow, smiling as he spoke.
"I believe I've upheld the proper etiquette."
"Now then, my dear friends, it's time to say goodbye."
With that, Isshiki's eyes lost their luster, and his body fell lifelessly from the sky, crashing heavily onto the ground.
Hidan's eyes widened. "Oi, oi, what the hell?! Did this guy just off himself?"
(Did I just lose all my followers?!)
No one paid him any attention.
Everyone was staring at Isshiki with tense expressions.
Moments later, Isshiki slowly rose from the ground, his face filled with shock and confusion.
Just now, at the revival interface, when he tried to select a reincarnation vessel—
He found that Obito's portrait was grayed out!
(This character is not yet unlocked. Please top up your balance?!)
With no other choice, Isshiki had to reincarnate using Jigen's deteriorating body.
Now, his form had completely returned to that of an Otsutsuki.
White robes, black pants, pale skin, a crown-like horn on his head.
One eye gold, one eye white—an eerie yet regal presence.
"Oi!" Hidan's eyes were now bulging from their sockets. "Why the hell is this guy alive again?!"
Still, no one answered him.
(Hidan: Can someone turn on their mic?!)
Isshiki and Obito locked eyes in midair.
From Obito's gaze, Isshiki read a lot—
This man had anticipated this outcome from the start!
Curious, Isshiki asked, "Can you tell me how you did it?"
Obito nodded. "I cracked the Karma you left behind. It's completely under my control now."
As he spoke, he activated the Karma within him.
A curved horn grew from his head, and black markings spread rapidly across his body.
Seeing this, Isshiki genuinely sighed in admiration.
"Uchiha Obito… you truly are a remarkable little one."
"In ten thousand years, you are the first to unravel the secrets of the Otsutsuki."
Obito, however, remained curious. "Jigen's fragile body can't handle your full power."
"At this rate, you won't last long, will you?"
Isshiki nodded slightly, speaking in an unhurried tone.
"I have about two days before this body gives out."
"What, were you expecting me to panic?"
Obito gave a slow nod.
Seeing Isshiki remain so composed, he couldn't help but feel disappointed.
Isshiki chuckled, tilting his head slightly.
"Don't be so sure of your victory just yet. The outcome of this battle remains uncertain."
"Once I eliminate you lowly creatures, I will simply find a new vessel."
Madara sneered, folding his arms. "Too bad for you, Otsutsuki Isshiki… you won't get that chance."
Yet, his eyes carried an unprecedented seriousness.
They were about to face a fully reincarnated Otsutsuki.
A grueling battle was inevitable!
Isshiki swept his gaze over them indifferently.
"Now then… let me show you the true power of a god."
"Perhaps before you die, you will realize how laughable it was to challenge one."
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