NRAO: Chapter 411/413

Chapter 411

Ōtsutsuki Takeshi shouted in anger, using his space-time abilities to teleport outside the main hall, keeping a safe distance from Orochimaru.

Fortunately, despite his rage, he didn't act recklessly the moment he arrived.

After all, anyone who has survived this long isn't a fool.

The fact that the intruder had managed to enter undetected before Takeshi even noticed, and had effortlessly killed two of his subordinates while all eight of them were present, how could such a person be simple?

Even with all eight subordinates working together, defeating him wouldn't be easy.

Observing Takeshi's stance, Orochimaru casually stood in place, quickly making a judgment in his mind.

While the Ōtsutsuki clan possessed space-time abilities and chakra, their overall combat power didn't seem particularly strong.

At best, they were like Jinchūriki who could wield Yin-Yang Release.

The only exception was Takeshi—his strength actually surpassed Kaguya at full power!

"Not bad."

After carefully analyzing Takeshi's fighting style, Orochimaru stroked his chin and smirked. "However, it seems you've become Momoshiki's lapdog. Where's your master? Tell him to come out and meet me!"

"You arrogant fool—kill him!"

Ōtsutsuki Takeshi could no longer suppress his fury!

Although Orochimaru's origins were unclear, his tone and demeanor were utterly condescending.

He had provoked Takeshi again and again, who could tolerate such humiliation?

Following the order, six Ōtsutsuki clan members stepped forward, their expressions solemn. At the same time, six black rods materialized in their hands.

The surrounding space subtly distorted.

Earlier, Orochimaru had taken them by surprise, appearing out of nowhere to launch a sneak attack.

But now, they were prepared. They wouldn't allow it to happen again.

"As expected, you have some skill."

Sensing the fluctuations in space, Orochimaru's lips curled slightly.

The only reason he had been able to instantly kill two of them before was because of the element of surprise provided by the Flying Thunder God Technique.

However, in a direct confrontation, the practicality of that technique was inferior to the Ōtsutsuki clan's space-time abilities.

And now, with the six Ōtsutsuki members actively distorting every inch of space within a ten-mile radius, the Flying Thunder God Technique was completely neutralized.

Seeing that Orochimaru no longer vanished as suddenly as before, a sneer appeared on the faces of the Ōtsutsuki clan members.

"As we thought, he was relying on space-time techniques before."

"Die!"

Three of them lunged forward, already picturing the moment when Orochimaru would be impaled through the heart.

But in the next instant—

Poof!

Gray bones suddenly sprouted from their bodies!

Two Ōtsutsuki clan members looked down in shock, their faces filled with disbelief.

When…?!

Before they could react, their bodies began to disintegrate from the wounds, crumbling into dust.

Dead… just like that?!

This guy had a companion?!

The Ōtsutsuki clan possessed the purest Byakugan, able to perceive everything.

But due to their reliance on the power of the God Tree and their space-time abilities, their physical reflexes had dulled.

Just now, all of their attention had been focused on Orochimaru—they hadn't expected another enemy to be present.

"The Flying Thunder God Technique may be unusable, but that doesn't mean my other techniques are affected."

Glancing at the stunned opponents, Orochimaru wasted no time. Before they could locate Kaguya's position, he tossed several Truth-Seeking Orbs forward.

Against the Ōtsutsuki clan, the most effective weapons were Senjutsu and Taijutsu.

And fortunately, Orochimaru lacked neither.

Thus, against the Ōtsutsuki, he felt no fear!

Ōtsutsuki Takeshi's brows furrowed, veins bulging around his Byakugan.

Before the Truth-Seeking Orbs could reach him, the surrounding scenery abruptly shifted.

This was a world of ice and snow—just like Kaguya's Frozen Dimension.

The Truth-Seeking Orbs vanished, and Orochimaru was pulled inside.

At the same time, Takeshi and his four remaining subordinates floated in the air, their eyes locked onto the figure emerging from the space rift behind Orochimaru.

"You…?! Kaguya?"

Orochimaru smirked. "I'll leave this guy to you. I'll handle the rest."

"Fine."

Kaguya responded indifferently.

Hearing her reply, Orochimaru was slightly surprised.

With Kaguya's current state, she shouldn't be Takeshi's match in combat.

Yet she didn't hesitate at all?

Orochimaru shook his head, pushing the thought aside as he focused on dealing with the other Ōtsutsuki members.

In terms of raw speed, he wasn't necessarily faster than them. But—

Swoosh!

A flash of sword light.

An Ōtsutsuki member fell instantly!

"Wha—?!"

"You bastard—!"

"Analyzing energy medium…"

"Calculation complete. Redefining energy source."

"Definition confirmed. Target gene sequence, rewriting in progress."

"Rewriting complete…"

"That's another one down."

Orochimaru grinned. "Goodbye."

Swoosh!

Another flash of sword light!

Another Ōtsutsuki member fell on the spot!

The remaining Ōtsutsuki clan members were horrified.

They couldn't comprehend Orochimaru's attack methods at all.

Before they could react, another Truth-Seeking Orb shot toward them!

Boom!

The massive explosion sent dazzling light across the frozen sky, making the icy landscape appear even more crystalline.

(To be continued.)

Chapter 412

The Ōtsutsuki clan possesses chakra and is formidable in combat.

Even with Orochimaru's current strength, defeating one in a direct battle would take considerable time.

Therefore, using biological engines to lock onto targets and rewrite them is the fastest way to eliminate them.

The Ōtsutsuki clan is considered an advanced race. As long as they possess chakra, even if they haven't consumed a complete God Tree fruit, their durability is at least on par with Naruto in his prime.

Fortunately, with the power Orochimaru wields now, completely killing them is still relatively easy.

The ultimate combination of Six Paths power, Senjutsu, and biological engines has made Orochimaru's combat strength absurdly high!

Any target rewritten by Orochimaru's biological engine will temporarily lose control.

Not only would they be unable to defend or counterattack, but they couldn't even extract chakra.

One after another, bodies fell from the sky.

At this point, if Orochimaru failed to finish them off, it would be nothing short of disgraceful!


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Meanwhile, on Earth, in the central square of the Land of Frost, a security perimeter spanning one kilometer had been established around the area.

Near the teleportation portal, countless troops were gathering.

The army mainly consisted of clones and White Zetsu. Under the command of Zetsu and Mi, they were organizing into formations with remarkable precision.

Among them, 100,000 White Zetsu had been deployed, along with 20,000 clones.

The teleportation portal had sixteen corners, each marked by a circular pillar topped with an energy orb.

Chakra could be injected into these orbs to activate the portal.

At this moment, sixteen Kage-level experts stood beside the pillars, infusing chakra into them.

"Once you pass through, stay alert!"

Standing beside the teleportation portal, Tsunade—draped in a cloak—gave instructions to Mi.

This time, Mi would be traveling with the army. As his nominal mother, she naturally felt the need to pay special attention to him.

"Don't worry. With Dad leading the way, nothing will go wrong." Mi waved a hand dismissively.

Now that he was an adult, he fully understood just how powerful Orochimaru was.

He had absolute confidence in his father.

"Lord Danzō!"

"Lord Danzō!"

The Third Hokage, Danzō, and several high-ranking Konoha officials appeared beside the teleportation portal.

As he examined the massive structure, excitement flickered in Danzō's eyes.

So, besides this world, there were other planets inhabited by beings like the Ōtsutsuki?

At this moment, he couldn't help but admire Orochimaru.

Not only had he acquired immense power, but he had also created such a massive army?

If Orochimaru wanted to unify the entire shinobi world, this force alone would be enough!

And yet, instead of focusing on Earth, he had set his sights on an interplanetary war?

Where did this man find the time and energy for all of this?

But in the end, Danzō didn't concern himself with such matters.

Because this time, it was still Orochimaru and his son who were leading the war.

A war between planets…

As time passed, countless soldiers, carrying vast amounts of supplies, began teleporting to the Ōtsutsuki ancestral planet.

Their mission was to establish a base and gather intelligence.


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Meanwhile, back at the battlefield, Orochimaru's fight was nearing its conclusion.

Watching his subordinates fall one after another, Ōtsutsuki Takeshi remained unfazed.

Instead, he reabsorbed their chakra before they perished!

At that moment, his aura surged explosively!

His expression darkened as he shot Kaguya a sharp look, then slowly rolled up his sleeves.

A crimson Rinnegan without tomoe gleamed on the palm of his hand, the same type of eye that Momoshiki possessed!

However, while Momoshiki had three, Takeshi had only one.

Even without analyzing it in detail, Orochimaru could tell that the power within this red Rinnegan far surpassed the lavender pair possessed by the Sage of Six Paths.

Ōtsutsuki Takeshi's gray pupils locked onto Orochimaru. His long silver hair swayed despite the absence of wind.

"I don't know what kind of ability you just used… But today—"

"Today, you must die!"

Kaguya's cold voice echoed in the air, her aura rising sharply.

To her, the Ōtsutsuki of this planet were not worthy of mercy.

"Oh?"

"Then allow me to end this battle for you!"

Sensing the subtle distortions in space, Orochimaru chuckled.

The Second Hokage truly was a genius!

Although the Flying Thunder God Technique, originally derived from the Ōtsutsuki clan's space-time abilities, was a relatively simple jutsu, its impact was profound.

Right now, his opponent was forced to remain on guard at all times, wary of its usage!

This alone was proof that they feared the Flying Thunder God Technique!

In other words, the Second Hokage had developed a technique that even the so-called gods feared, using only human ingenuity?

It was an undeniable feat.

Of course, Orochimaru also understood that what they feared wasn't the Flying Thunder God Technique itself, but rather the fact that he was the one wielding it.

After all, simply having the ability to teleport wasn't enough to make someone dangerous. It was how one used it that made the difference.

For example, if the Fourth Hokage used the Flying Thunder God Technique, he might be able to launch attacks.

But would those attacks be effective?

That was a question open for debate.

While Orochimaru pondered, Kaguya had already enveloped herself in chakra and rushed toward Ōtsutsuki Takeshi.

"Calculating energy medium…"

Yasogami Kūgeki!

Kaguya unleashed a devastating physical assault, maximizing her chakra output to perform an extraordinary taijutsu technique that only she could use!

Countless fists rained down like a violent storm.

"Damn it… my chakra…!"

(To be continued.)

Chapter 413

Every punch was a killing blow! There wasn't even enough space for a mouse to escape!

Ordinarily, an attack like this would mean nothing to Ōtsutsuki Takeshi. After all, he was also a member of the Ōtsutsuki clan and possessed more chakra than Kaguya.

But just as he attempted to use his chakra to counterattack, he suddenly realized—his chakra was gone?!

Why is this happening?!

Bang! Bang! Bang!

Before he could even react, a barrage of fists slammed into him with overwhelming force.

"Ahhh!!"

Ōtsutsuki Takeshi let out countless agonized screams.

Bang!

The final punch sent him flying, crashing heavily to the ground.

As he looked up, Kaguya approached, her expression cold, a gray bone in her hand. Ōtsutsuki Takeshi's eyes widened in disbelief.

Chakra energy exists to drive those who wield it to constantly seek greater power, creating a strict hierarchy!

Especially at the level of those who can wield the Truth-Seeking Orbs, the power hierarchy becomes even more distinct!

This is because the density of chakra granted by a single God Tree fruit is inferior to that of someone who has consumed two.

Thus, those who have already obtained the power of the divine fruit must continue consuming more to maintain their superiority.

The more divine fruits consumed, the stronger one's combat prowess.

This was an unquestioned truth among the Ōtsutsuki.

And yet… Why is this happening?!

Ōtsutsuki Takeshi was completely confused.

At this moment, his Byakugan activated involuntarily!

"Damn it… that long-haired guy?!"

The thought lasted only a second, because Kaguya had already arrived in front of him, the gray bone in her hand poised to strike.

The moment Takeshi saw that bone, his expression twisted in terror!

Yes, he had eaten a God Tree fruit. Yes, he had a divine body.

But… the idea that he was unkillable—that the only way to stop him was through sealing—was nothing more than a misconception caused by the Sage of Six Paths' inability to destroy Kaguya completely!

Against Kaguya's All-Killing Ash Bones, even gods would disintegrate upon contact!

And after his body collapsed, with Kaguya's current level of power, even his soul wouldn't be able to escape!

"It's over. I'll deal with you first!"

"No! Don't kill me!" Ōtsutsuki Takeshi immediately begged for mercy. "I watched you grow up! Please, I beg you, don't kill me!"

"Momoshiki and I were only doing this for—"

"Go to hell!"

Before he could finish his plea, a black rod suddenly shot from his hand, aimed directly at Kaguya's heart!

It was clear that some of his chakra had recovered!

Buzz!

An invisible force suddenly enveloped his body!

Takeshi's hand, gripping the black rod, froze in midair, unable to move.

Whoosh!

With a swift motion, Kaguya swung her blade and effortlessly severed Takeshi's hand.

This is… space confinement?!

Ōtsutsuki Takeshi could hardly believe it!

"Although my control over space may not be as refined as yours, my research into space-time abilities is not necessarily inferior to yours!"

A sly smile played on Orochimaru's lips as he appeared beside Kaguya.

Without a doubt, he was the one who had just activated the space confinement technique!

He had been on guard against a last-ditch counterattack from Takeshi.

"Kaguya, don't lose focus during a fight."

"Damn it…!"

Ōtsutsuki Takeshi clutched his severed arm, wanting to say something—but no words came out!

He had never expected his opponent to use such a basic technique like space confinement against him!

For the Ōtsutsuki clan, space confinement was a low-level ability!

And yet, it had completely caught him off guard!

Orochimaru had already deduced that Takeshi couldn't use the Flying Thunder God Technique. However, his space-time abilities were superior to Orochimaru's, making it a miracle that the space confinement had even worked at all.

Sustaining the effect for a full five seconds? That was impossible!

It was like playing a game where a low-level player managed to land a stun attack on a higher-level opponent with superior equipment.

A higher level and better gear naturally meant stronger resistance!

As a result, the stun duration was drastically reduced.

So Orochimaru never expected to hold Takeshi for five seconds, just one second was enough!

"Die!"

Having suffered a counterattack from Takeshi, Kaguya stopped wasting words and threw the gray bone directly at him!

Takeshi barely managed to evade, but before he could recover, a shadow flickered in front of him.

A black rod pierced straight through his shoulder!

"You fool! Did you forget to regain control of space?!"

Seeing Orochimaru appear using the Flying Thunder God Technique, Takeshi gritted his teeth in rage.

Just moments ago, his chakra had suddenly vanished, and the surrounding space had become distorted. Naturally, this meant he had lost control over it.

Before he could react, a massive tree suddenly rose up behind him!

Thick branches coiled around his body, binding him tightly!

At the same time, countless black rods pierced into him one after another!

Clang! Clang! Clang!

Each rod stabbed deep into his flesh, pinning him firmly to the tree!

"Damn…!"

A cold palm suddenly pressed against his lower abdomen!

"Your chakra belongs to me."

Boom!

A massive surge of chakra exploded from Takeshi's body, flowing directly into Kaguya through her icy palm!

Her power was rapidly being restored.

"That's one down!"

(To be continued.)