A ripple spread through space as Danzo and Kaguya's figures emerged.
"So this is the Pure Land?"
The ground mirrored the sky like a giant, glassy surface, reflecting a dreamlike expanse that stretched endlessly in all directions, vast and serene.
To Danzo, this place bore some resemblance to his own Tenkusari soul space.
"Yes... I can feel his presence. He's here..." Kaguya's eyes narrowed as she tensed with caution.
The once-bright sky abruptly darkened, and the ground's reflection turned pitch black.
It was as if someone had switched off the light in this space, plunging everything into darkness.
Ripples of pale light spread outward, expanding in concentric waves. At the center of those ripples, Otsutsuki Hagoromo appeared, floating cross-legged as always, his expression filled with boundless sorrow and compassion.
"I have dedicated my existence to protecting this world. I even went so far as to seal my own mother. Why must you insist on causing trouble?"
His voice echoed in the empty space, as if questioning the two of them directly.
Danzo nudged Kaguya with his elbow and muttered, "Was he always this shameless, or did it get worse over time?"
Kaguya ignored his sarcasm, her expression serious.
"Be careful. He wouldn't reveal himself unless he was confident."
Hagoromo turned to Kaguya. "Mother, stand with me. He is not to be trusted. I will not harm you."
He reached out his hand in an earnest invitation.
In response, Kaguya fired a All-Killing Ash Bones attack.
Hagoromo reappeared on the other side, his expression now devoid of compassion, his face as calm and emotionless as still water.
"Stubborn and foolish as ever. But it doesn't matter... Since you've come here, you will remain with me forever."
Despite his tranquil tone, a trace of madness lurked beneath it.
"Boom... Boom... Boom..."
The space trembled violently as radiant cracks began spreading.
The once-dreamlike Pure Land brightened once more, yet the tremors did not cease.
Then, from deep below, the ground swelled and shattered as an enormous tree erupted forth.
Danzo's eyes narrowed. He knew this sight all too well.
The Divine Tree.
He had actually planted a Divine Tree within the Pure Land. No wonder he needed powerful souls.
As the space quaked, the colossal tree shot skyward, its trunk thickening, branches stretching outward, blossoms blooming, and fruits forming.
"Boom! Boom! Boom!"
The ground beneath Danzo and Kaguya suddenly collapsed as two massive roots burst forth, lashing at them.
Senjutsu: Storm Release—Light Fang
With a swift, zigzagging slash, the massive roots were severed into multiple segments.
But the violet light blade didn't stop—it swept directly toward the Divine Tree.
"Sizzle..." The attack left a deep gash upon the tree's trunk.
Yet, in mere moments, the wound regenerated as if it had never been there.
"Crack... Crack..."
Across several kilometers, the ground buckled and splintered as countless root-like tendrils burst forth, surging toward them in a frenzied attack.
The dreamlike Pure Land had transformed into a Lovecraftian nightmare.
All-Killing Ash Bones
Dozens of bone projectiles shot outward, disintegrating every root they touched into dust.
Kaguya waved her sleeve, extending her hand toward Hagoromo and the Divine Tree, unleashing—
Eighty Gods Vacuum Attack
Fists formed from radiant energy punched through the writhing roots, obliterating every obstruction in their path.
"Boom!"
A towering wooden colossus and a massive, violet Susanoo materialized before the Divine Tree and Hagoromo, blocking their way.
The two giants shattered under the assault, yet, as though time had reversed, they instantly reformed.
Meanwhile, Danzo found himself in an unexpected predicament. His senses sharpened as he scanned the narrow space and the pulsating, fleshy growths around him.
His Flying Thunder God mark had clearly been set on Hagoromo—so how had he ended up here?
His technique hadn't failed. No, the space itself had shifted, transferring his mark elsewhere, diverting him to this enclosed area.
Remaining alert, he expanded his sensory perception.
This place felt completely cut off from the outside world—none of his other Flying Thunder God marks were detectable.
Before he could process the situation further—
"..."
Countless writhing flesh tendrils surged toward him, attempting to engulf him.
Danzo extended both hands, unleashing a surge of violet lightning that crackled across the area.
Yet, instead of the expected destruction, the flesh merely charred on the surface, halting for a moment before swiftly shedding its burnt layers and regenerating unhindered.
It was adapting.
The more the tendrils grew, the smaller the space became.
This thing was trying to consume him.
"Let's see if you can stomach me."
Danzo lowered his hands, his aura surging to its peak. A golden blade of energy, blazing like ethereal blue fire, formed in his grasp.
"Golden Wheel Reincarnation Explosion"
Outside—
A golden light burst forth from within the Divine Tree, cleaving a massive vertical rift straight through its core, nearly splitting it in two.
The golden aftershock carved a deep chasm across the Pure Land's mirrored surface.
A streak of blue light shot out from the Divine Tree's core—Danzo.
At the same time, a distortion in space unfolded nearby, and Kaguya emerged from the rift, her gaze landing on Danzo.
"Are you alright?"
"I'm fine."
Danzo's eyes shifted toward the distant wooden colossus and the violet giant.
Wasn't this—
Madara Uchiha's and Hashirama Senju's jutsu?
Moreover, he could sense the presence of Tailed Beast chakra within them.
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