Chapter 245 : Reincarnation!!!

Uchiha Itachi let out a sigh, recognizing that this was Jiraiya's true intent.

The potency of the technique left everyone breathless, and the preceding atmosphere had been oppressively heavy.

[The scene suddenly shifts, with Boruto and the others appearing in an unfamiliar space!]

[After utilizing the power of his Jogan and Kawaki's Dojutsu ability, Naruto was successfully rescued. It remained uncertain whether Ōtsutsuki Isshiki didn't care or if his body couldn't endure any longer and thus he didn't intervene.

(…)

Meanwhile, Kashin Koji returned to the stronghold of the clandestine organization, where Amado had been awaiting his arrival.]

"Are you ready to begin?" Amado inquired.

Kashin Koji merely nodded, opting for silence, before making his deliberate way to a room of similar design, exuding an aura of assuredness.]

[And Amado, utilizing the Reverse Summoning Technique, made his way directly to Konoha.]

"He appears harmless but harbors lethal intent, like a wolf in sheep's clothing. Something about him just doesn't sit right with me."

At this juncture, Naruto furrowed his brow and spoke.

Kushina paused for a moment. Mind's Eye of the Kagura can sense evil intentions, while Kushina pondered if Naruto was picking up on something.

However, with the Ōtsutsuki clan standing as the primary foes in the ninja world, other matters seemed trivial and unworthy of attention.

[Amado disclosed to Naruto and Sasuke the secret of Isshiki, utilizing a communication device to livestream Kashin Koji's battle.

(Isshiki's physical condition had deteriorated significantly due to his battle with Naruto and Sasuke, leaving him at less than one-tenth of his former strength.)]

[Additionally, Kashin Koji was intimately familiar with Isshiki's abilities and adeptly evaded his attacks with Shadow Clones, resulting in a deadlock situation.]

[Despite Kashin Koji's awareness of Isshiki's techniques to absorb ninjutsu, he continued to employ Fire Style multiple times.]

[As time wore on, Isshiki grew weary of this stubborn opponent and activated his Karma power, intending to swiftly end the battle.]

However, Kashin Koji had come not to be defeated but to win.

He unleashed the Earth Swamp technique directly beneath Isshiki's feet.

[Ninjutsu might provide a straightforward escape, but Kashin Koji's Earth Swamp technique served not to ensnare Isshiki but to obfuscate his movements and set a trap.]

[Earth Swamp vanished, giving way to a colossal Summoning formation etched into the earth!]

In the blink of an eye, torrents of blazing flames erupted from the formation, completely shrouding its contours.

"What's the deal with that?" Jiraiya queried himself aloud.

"Quit the act, Jiraiya. Your clone wouldn't pull off such pointless stunts," Tsunade retorted, rolling her eyes.

Still, a hint of curiosity lingered in Tsunade's tone.

[Amidst the inferno, Isshiki sneered disdainfully, "More Fire Style, huh? Running out of tricks already?"]

[With a nonchalant gesture, he attempted to absorb the flames, only to realize his efforts were futile.]

Kashin Koji stood atop a towering pillar, his gaze piercing and cold.

["That's not Fire Style. It's Summoned from the very heart of purgatory, the True Fire of Samadhi!"] 

["Perish, Ōtsutsuki Isshiki, your arrogance shall be your undoing!"]

[With a thunderous roar, he sought to extinguish the flames using his shrinking power.]

[Yet, as they clashed repeatedly, his form akin to a candle flickering in the wind, he succumbed once more to the engulfing blaze!]

[In an instant, the flames surged anew, ensnaring him within their fiery grasp!]

[This time, he was consumed by the inferno!]

Dead?!

The disbelief rippled through the countless onlookers.

Though battle-hardened, witnessing the fall of such a formidable foe felt surreal.

In the realm of the Hokage, eyes sparked with newfound insight. While Kashin Koji's confrontation might never be replicated, it sowed seeds of innovation.

For instance, Senjutsu!

A mastery of natural energy, not bound by ninjutsu's limitations.

Yet, relief proved fleeting as cruelty reared its head.

Moments later, ninjas across the land stared blankly at the screen.

[Within the flames, Jigen's form dissolved.]

[And from the ashes, the Ōtsutsuki arose, reborn anew!]

[Resurrection!]

"Fake! It's all fake!"

"You're lying!"

"Surrender... The Ninja world is helpless."

The sight of Ōtsutsuki Isshiki resurrecting pushed many ninjas, who had just begun to regain hope, to the brink of mental collapse.

Even powerhouses like Uchiha Itachi and Jiraiya, who were once counted among the strongest, were somber at this moment.

["It seems the flame has finally dissipated."

"With one stroke, he's completely resurrected, regaining all his strength, and the oppressive atmosphere seems to solidify the air."

"However, he's obviously not pleased, emitting a chilling aura."

Isshiki's expression was momentarily stunned, then he seemed to grasp something.

...

This kind of resurrection must have side effects, otherwise, why would the other party wait until now?

"In Konoha, Amado explained the whole situation to Naruto and the others."

"This is the Karma's reincarnation process automatically triggered."

"As long as there's a Karma, resurrection can be achieved in a single move."

"Today, two individuals have been engraved with Isshiki's Karma, one is Jigen and the other is Kawaki."

"But the Karma on Kawaki's body hasn't been completely unsealed, so Isshiki can only be forcibly reincarnated into the deceased Jigen's body."

"And the reason he looks distressed is because Jigen's body can't withstand this immense power."

"Now, Ōtsutsuki Isshiki only has two days left to live!"

"At the same time, to prevent multiple personalities from emerging, when a certain Karma successfully reincarnates, the other Karmas will be automatically cleared, so the Karmas on Kawaki also disappeared."

"In other words, if he dies at this moment, he's truly dead!"

However, even with this forced outcome, hope remains elusive in the ninja world.

Ōtsutsuki Isshiki's current form is evidently more terrifying than the Karma-form of Jigen in other dimensions.

When he sets foot in Konoha with the intention of capturing Kawaki, who can stand in his way?

And even if Kawaki manages to conceal himself and evade detection, he could wreak havoc across the entire planet countless times over within a mere two days!

For now, it appears that the future and the present offer only two possible outcomes:

Either surrender...

Or face annihilation!!

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