Chapter 248 : Baryon Mode Naruto vs Isshiki!!!

The bold declaration ignited a fiery passion within Might Guy, eager for the challenge ahead!

Kakashi, too, felt the surge of momentum and confidence, igniting flames within his own heart!

"Guy, the one who dared to face death head-on before, was leagues stronger than the Five Kages. How many times greater can Naruto, who has stared into the abyss of death, surpass the original Ten Tails' Jinchuriki!?"

This question lingered unanswered in Kakashi's mind.

As the camera zoomed in, Naruto's presence was overwhelming, his body radiating with an immense amount of chakra, suffocating those around him as if they were submerged in an endless ocean!

In this moment, all eyes in the Hokage world turned to Naruto once more, the man known for defying the odds and working miracles!

This time, they prayed for miracles!

[Naruto stood cloaked in a fiery red coat, his eyes indifferent, yet his aura as imposing as the midday sun!]

[Even from a distance, Sasuke could sense the sheer magnitude of Naruto's chakra.]

[He was puzzled, shocked!]

[Never had he imagined Naruto possessed such ninjutsu, shattering his preconceptions completely!]

[At this juncture, a pattern began to emerge.]

[With an expression of disdain, Isshiki regarded Naruto as one would a bothersome insect:]

["How irritating. What do you hope to achieve with those determines eyes of yours?"]

[In Isshiki's eyes, Naruto, akin to an ant, should have accepted defeat gracefully instead of persisting, provoking his annoyance!]

["Since that's the case, I'll ensure your demise this time for good!"]

[With those words, Isshiki darted forward, his movements swift as lightning, aiming to obliterate Naruto with a single devastating blow!]

["Perish!"]

[Yet, to Isshiki's astonishment, his strike found nothing but thin air!]

[Naruto had not countered nor defended; he had simply evaded!]

[Impossible! It must be luck, Isshiki thought, but the precision of Naruto's dodge spoke otherwise, fueling his growing frustration. With a swift turn, Isshiki attempted another attack!]

["Impressive evasion!"]

[Isshiki's heart lightened momentarily, attributing Naruto's prior dodge to mere chance. However, his relief was short-lived as Naruto effortlessly deflected the blow with the back of his hand, using a nearby rock that would have crumbled under the force of Isshiki's strike!]

Unyielding, relentless assaults continued to rain down!

But this time, the attacks that once posed a threat to Naruto were effortlessly thwarted, parried away with astonishing ease.

"No good!" he exclaimed.

A swift retaliatory strike followed, yet it wasn't Naruto who was sent flying this time—it was his enemy!

With a resounding impact, Naruto's kick sent Isshiki hurtling backward, though outwardly he feigned nonchalance, brushing off the dust from his chest with feigned calmness.

"Interesting. You've piqued my curiosity with that move," Isshiki remarked.

These words injected a fresh surge of tension into the already electrified atmosphere of the Hokage world.

However, amidst the excitement, a shadow loomed over a certain individual in the crowd, his expression darkening.

He could see it clearly—Naruto's strength and agility matched, if not surpassed, his own at his peak. There were thoughts he dared not entertain any longer.

The battle raged on, each exchange characterized not by flashy theatrics, but by raw speed, power, and instinctual prowess.

In a swift motion, Naruto launched another assault, his arms crossing as he delivered a powerful kick.

Isshiki, losing composure, bellowed in frustration, slamming into the ground like a cannonball before charging back at Naruto with renewed ferocity.

Yet, in the realm of Shinigami, Yamamoto shook his head, unimpressed.

Ōtsutsuki Isshiki's demeanor betrayed his inner turmoil; a few exchanges were all it took to shatter his fragile ego, his control over his power slipping.

"So fragile. At this rate, victory is out of reach for Isshiki," Yamamoto remarked, delivering a damning verdict.

[Meanwhile, Naruto remained composed, effortlessly neutralizing each aggressive onslaught.

In that moment, the voice of the Nine Tails echoed within Naruto's mind, offering advice.

"Minimize unnecessary movements. Focus on eliminating distractions," the Nine Tails advised.

"Transforming into Baryon Mode. Every second counts!" it added.

With the Nine Tails' guidance, Naruto's movements became more streamlined, returning to their fundamental essence.

With each subsequent attack, Naruto's responses grew sharper, effortlessly deflecting each strike with one hand before delivering a decisive blow—a powerful kick to Isshiki's side.

["This marks the third time you've been knocked down, and this one's different from the previous two!"]

[The kick landed ruthlessly and heavily, causing Isshiki to scream in pain as he rolled on the ground, somersaulting several times before coming to a stop.]

[Collapsed and half-kneeling, Isshiki's clothes were now caked in mud, his demeanor no longer resembling his initial confident self, but rather one of extreme embarrassment.]

"Wow!"

At this moment, after being suppressed for so long, the ninja world, which had teetered on the brink of collapse, erupted into chaos!

High above, they fell from the sky like ants into the earth, their expressions shifting from stunned to enraged, a sense of relief washing over them.

This sight elicited excited shouts from countless ninjas and ordinary citizens!

Meanwhile, in a different dimension, Isshiki's expression was grim, trembling with anger!

How dare this mere inferior creature harm a nobleman!

It was even more humiliating than being attacked by Kaguya and nearly dying; it was maddening!

["Don't underestimate me, you scoundrel!"]

(Yelling in fury, his gold and black eyes burning with ferocity, power emanating from his pupils!)

[In an instant, dozens of enormous black cubes materialized in the sky, summoned by him, raining down upon Naruto below like a deluge!]

[The air thundered as the shadows collapsed like mountains.]

[Yet, in the next moment, just as easily as before, Naruto intercepted the attack with his tail, then countered by slamming Isshiki back with a powerful blow!]

(Leaping into the air to evade, only to find Naruto already above him in the next moment, delivering another kick!)

[Just as Isshiki once displayed his might in another dimension, and Naruto and Sasuke couldn't resist his onslaught!]

[The scene mirrored the original, but the roles were reversed, Naruto's assault becoming utterly unavoidable as Isshiki was once again sent crashing into the ground!

(Rising from the deep pit, Isshiki launched another ferocious attack on Naruto with all his strength!)

[But it was futile; as he neared, nine scarlet tails firmly ensnared his body!]

(Isshiki's speed suddenly slowed, and then, as if deliberately, he found his face meeting Naruto's fist!)

[The arrogance of the Ōtsutsuki Isshiki was utterly shattered, his fair face contorted and battered by the immense force, the impact spreading throughout his body!]

(Sent rolling and flying, Isshiki left behind a trail of scarlet blood in front of Naruto! Stretching)

The sight of the scarlet blood further incited the people of the Hokage world!

This was the blood of a mighty foe!

It could wash away shame and forge glory!

At this moment, Naruto, clad in the Nine Tails' coat, appeared as a god!

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