Naruto: I'm really not an evil scientist!

The spurting blood drew a tragic arc in the air, staining half the sky red.

The raging shockwaves along the way were like enraged beasts, crashing wildly against the earth and mercilessly uprooting the ground once again.

The scene resembled an apocalyptic tsunami, with hundreds of meters high waves of earth carrying rubble and dust, surging and blotting out the sky, mercilessly swallowing everything in their path.

Hiruko slowly withdrew his hand, feeling the subtle sense of fragmentation throughout his body. It felt as if countless tiny needles were moving inside him; though not fatal, it was still a dull ache.

He raised an eyebrow slightly, secretly calculating in his mind: the increase in strength was indeed enormous, but even with his strong body that had been tempered and refined, he could only last for one minute... However, one minute was enough!

With a light touch of his toes, Hiruko unleashed a torrent of crimson-blue flames that surged wildly, instantly transforming into a streak of light that hurtled toward Ichishi's location with lightning speed.

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Lying in the crater, his shadow-like body stared listlessly at the sky, his eyes empty and lifeless, muttering incessantly, "Inferior creature, inferior creature, inferior creature..."

Who exactly are the inferior beings?

Is it Hiruko, whom he mocked at will, or himself, who was being crushed by Hiruko and had no power to fight back?

Seeing Hiruko rushing towards him, Isshiki's eyes instantly flashed with overwhelming killing intent.

He cast aside all notions of containers and wedges, and even the most basic desire to live was no longer his primary objective.

At that moment, he had only one thought in his mind—to kill Hiruko!

"The Great Heavenly Box!"

"Daikokuten!" Yishi roared, and the black rods that filled the sky shot towards Hiruko like black arrows with sharp whistling sounds.

The black cubes, like heavy mountains, pressed down on Biruhu with a destructive force.

Meanwhile, Ichishiki's ghostly figure, caught up in this terrifying attack, charged towards Hiruko.

But... all of this was useless.

The black Truth-Seeking Ball instantly transformed into an incredibly sturdy shield, blocking all the incoming black rods and producing a series of crisp yet intense collision sounds.

Hiruko's eyes narrowed, and in a second he unleashed hundreds of punches, each one carrying overwhelming power.

The black cube, originally as heavy as a mountain, was sent flying backward by the storm of attacks, tracing twisted paths in the air.

In just two seconds, Hiruko flashed and appeared in front of Isshiki like a ghost, kicking him hard.

Like a meteor struck by a cannonball, he was covered in blood and kicked to the ground in a sorry state once again.

Yi Shi's gaze was blank, his eyes filled with disbelief.

Impossible! This is impossible!

He struggled to his feet time and time again, charging forward like a mad beast, but to his despair, no matter how hard he tried, he could not defeat Birukhu.

Finally, at the fortieth second, Isshiki tried to stand up again, but was horrified to find that his shadow could no longer hold on due to the intense battle!

The once clear figure began to become illusory, like a candle flickering in the wind, teetering on the verge of collapse.

Seeing the figure begin to fade into the distance, Hiruko paused slightly and murmured, "You're just a clone..."

The form before my eyes is not the original body. Although the shadows split from Limbo have a physical form, they cannot create their own chakra like the original body, similar to shadow clones.

Even though Isshiki initially gave him all his chakra and Karma, and absorbed the Ten-Tails, the duration of this shadow continued to decrease as time went on and with intense battles.

Now, before the window of opportunity for the Limbo Eye Technique arrives, he will disappear completely.

The shadowy figure did not answer, but stared indifferently at Hiruko, his eyes seemingly filled with endless resentment and unwillingness.

Gradually, his figure became transparent, and finally disappeared completely from this world.

The Ten-Tails, which he had absorbed, reappeared. It stared blankly at Hiruko, its enormous head swaying slightly, seemingly not understanding what had happened.

Why did it reappear?

Where did my master go?

Before Ten-Tails could figure it out, a familiar yet powerful aura appeared beside it.

Hiruko naturally sensed it too. His expression hardened, and he turned to face him directly, coldly saying, "I thought you wouldn't stand in front of me again."

With his heavily injured body, Shiki dragged himself step by step to a spot ten meters away from Hiruko.

His expression was very calm, and his posture returned to its previous composure and nobility.

In his final moments, he seemed unwilling to tarnish the dignity of being a member of the Otsutsuki clan, even though he was severely injured and nearing the end of his life.

"Your condition isn't much better than mine..."

Ichishiki stared intently at Hiruko, watching as cracks gradually appeared on his body like shattered porcelain, only to be restored to their original state as if time had reversed under the influence of Izanagi's strange and powerful force.

Yishiki's lips twitched slightly, and he thought to himself, "Izanagi and the Eight Gates, these two forbidden techniques combined... this is clearly a trump card specifically aimed at me, isn't it?"

Was he too arrogant in the past? Should he have abandoned his prejudice against the complicated techniques of the ninja world and studied them properly?

But now, thinking about these things is pointless.

"The Otsutsuki clan is the strongest race under this vast starry sky. A thousand years have passed in the blink of an eye, and other Otsutsuki clan members will soon descend upon this world."

If you're struggling so much with me, how are you going to deal with them in the future?

Isshiki looked at Hiruko calmly, his tone carrying a subtle threat and temptation, "However, now that you have obtained the Karma, there is another possibility."

The wedge I carved for you before will not disappear with my death. The information containing the endless mysteries of the Otsutsuki clan has been perfectly integrated with you through chakra.

If you wish, you can become a noble member of the Otsutsuki branch and embark on a unique path to becoming a powerful figure.

The Otsutsuki clan has a strict hierarchy, divided into the main family and branch families.

Many of the branch family members are outsiders transformed through the Karma and the Ten-Tails. Although they possess some of the Otsutsuki's power, they can never compare to the main family.

Seeing that Biluhu remained unmoved, the Seeking the Way Jade quickly coalesced into a golden sword radiating a chilling light beside him.

With heavy steps, Isshiki slowly walked towards Hiruko, and continued, "You possess my Karma, and the Ten-Tails, which belongs only to me, can be freely controlled by you. You should understand how much value it has for any ninja."

"With the Ten-Tails, you can plant the Divine Tree just like Kaguya Otsutsuki in ancient times."

A thousand years have passed, and the planet has regained its former vitality, capable of bearing chakra fruits containing boundless power once again.

"Eat it, and you will become the undisputed strongest ninja in the world, the ruler of this ninja world, and control the life and death of everyone."

"Kaguya is a traitor, a ready-made achievement. If you can dominate the ninja world and become a member of the Otsutsuki clan, wait for the main clan to come, and hand Kaguya over to them in the name of the successor of my Isshiki. Then you can smoothly join the Otsutsuki clan and enjoy endless glory and power!"

Ichishiki's voice carried a hint of seduction, as if he were painting an incredibly beautiful future for Hiruko.

"The powerful members of the Otsutsuki clan will arrive sooner or later. They possess power beyond your imagination, which you cannot contend with."

To avoid a tragic end, you must join us and become one of us!

Ichishiki's gaze was fixed on Hiruko, trying to see a hint of wavering in his expression.

With a calm expression and steady steps, Beiruhu walked step by step to Yishi's side and stopped.

His gaze was piercing as he stared directly into Isshiki's eyes, and he said coldly, "Don't you find it ridiculous to try and tempt a science-oriented ninja like me with these things?"

Within the Otsutsuki clan's system, the descendants of the main family will always remain part of the main family, enjoying endless glory and resources.

The descendants of outsiders are always considered collateral branches, sacrificial offerings, and tools that the main family sacrifices at will to achieve its own goals.

If Hiruko were to become a branch family member of the Otsutsuki clan, her ultimate fate would be the same as Kaguya's: to be ruthlessly used and abandoned by the main family.

He was well aware of these intentions, and it would be more accurate to say that he hoped Hiruko would follow that path and become a pawn in his hands.

Seeing that Beiliuhu had seen through his scheme, Yishi laughed instead of getting angry: "Hahaha, there are only two possible outcomes for you."

First, use what I left you to embark on the path of planting the sacred tree, constantly accumulating power, and becoming an enemy of the Otsutsuki clan.

This path is fraught with difficulties and dangers, where one could lose their life at any moment, and ultimately, they might not be able to defeat the powerful Otsutsuki clan.

Secondly, join us, become a servant of the main family forever, obey all commands of the main family, and fight for the interests of the main family until the last moment of your life!

Chapter 221 Unbridled Trampling

"No matter what, those ants in the ninja world can't help you; they're worthless."

Plant the divine tree and destroy this world with your own hands. Without power, you can't protect anything!

Only those with absolute power can survive in this cruel world!

As he spoke, he closely observed Hiruko's expression, trying to see even the slightest hint of the emotion he wanted to see on that resolute face.

However, he saw no despair, no worry, and no longing to join the Otsutsuki clan.

The opponent simply raised his sword calmly, his movements steady and decisive, as if he had practiced this sword strike countless times in his mind.

Along with the sharp sound of a weapon slicing through the air, a calm and firm voice rang out: "If everything in the ninja world is worthless, then what was it that defeated you before?"

The movement of Yi Shi froze instantly, as if time itself had stood still.

Immediately afterwards, a powerful force, like a tsunami, surged forth and struck Yi Shi's body with overwhelming force.

The power was too great, instantly swallowing his last desperate roar, leaving only the lingering echo of pain in the air.

"You'll regret your decision, Hiruko!" In the golden glow of energy, Isshiki stared intently at Hiruko, his eyes filled with resentment and unwillingness.

His body began to turn into dust little by little, dissipating in this space as if it had never existed.

Because of Yishi's death, this symbiotic space closely connected to the eye technique began to shake violently, as if an enraged beast was struggling madly.

The structure of the space gradually collapsed, and cracks spread rapidly like a spider web, foreshadowing the imminent end of this space.

Hiruko's gaze quickly shifted to the Ten-Tails beside him.

The enormous monster was filled with fear because of Isshiki's death. Its huge eyes gleamed with terror as it cautiously watched Hiruko.

But perhaps because of the wedge, it neither moved away from Biruhu nor launched an attack.

Just like the Sage of Six Paths, Obito, and Madara, who once possessed the Rinnegan, successively became the Ten-Tails' Jinchūriki.

Just like the Ten-Tails that could control Kaguya to a certain extent, now that Isshiki has disappeared, Hiruko, who possesses the Karma seal, can be considered the first in line to inherit this Ten-Tails.

However, seeing Hiruko kill him with a single blow, the Ten-Tails was also quite frightened.

Hiruko's eyes flashed slightly, and his pupil technique was activated instantly.

Beneath the Ten-Tails' feet, a massive spatial passage quietly formed, radiating a mysterious light.

The Ten-Tails seemed to sense the danger, but dared not disobey Hiruko's will, so it could only obediently walk into the passage and be sent out.

At the same time, Hiruko quickly formed hand seals, creating numerous shadow clones.