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Ōtsutsuki Isshiki did not respond to Ishigami Hara's evaluation but stared at him, as if he was brewing something.

His current state was very unique, with dark lines covering many parts of his body. These lines resembled sealing technique markings but were more advanced, combining characteristics of Sage Mode yet surpassing it.

Under Ishigami Hara's gaze, some of the characteristics became clear bit by bit. The intricate design of certain parts was so astonishing that even Ishigami Hara was impressed.

"So, this is the wedge of your Ōtsutsuki clan? What an intriguing design; it can actually preserve your soul information like soul DNA. Quite exquisite."

Ōtsutsuki Isshiki's expression remained unchanged. His left eye was white, while his right eye gleamed with a golden hue, with eight triangular patterns surrounding the pupil, exuding an inexplicable darkness.

The next moment, a massive cubic weight appeared above Ishigami Hara without warning, pressing down heavily.

Ishigami Hara looked up, sensing his vision and perception partially blocked by this cube, even feeling the surrounding space slightly constricted—a unique effect.

But this posed no challenge to him. He vanished from his spot in a flash.

Boom!

The heavy object landed, the earth shook, and smoke and dust rolled.

Swoosh!

Ōtsutsuki Isshiki vanished, and Ishigami Hara stepped out from the dust cloud. He scanned the surroundings but could find no trace of Isshiki.

The next instant, a mysterious attack appeared beside Ishigami Hara. He raised his hand to block it, but his body was involuntarily pushed to the side.

Then, the strange attack reappeared, this time even more peculiar, as if an invisible force was targeting him.

Ishigami Hara dodged left and right, always evading at the critical moment. He could only barely catch sight of a tiny black dot flashing by.

This happened multiple times. Ishigami Hara's figure flickered, and he had already withdrawn from the battle zone, reappearing nearly a hundred meters away.

At that moment, over a dozen massive cubes appeared in the sky, while special black chakra rods around his feet further restricted him, preventing any immediate response.

Boom!

More than a dozen black cubes descended, and the earth shook even more violently, collapsing and quaking under the pressure.

Swoosh!

Ōtsutsuki Isshiki's figure appeared dozens of meters away, watching the scene calmly.

In the next moment, there was a roar as the massive cubes were forcefully repelled, flying in all directions like cannonballs.

One of the cubes shot towards Ōtsutsuki Isshiki, but as it neared him, it vanished without a trace.

"It's a very interesting ability. It's your pupil technique, right? What's the name of the ability that can shrink objects and control them?"

Ishigami Hara walked out of the billowing smoke and dust without any injuries, and even his clothes remained unwrinkled.

"Sukunahikona," Ōtsutsuki Isshiki replied without hesitation, surprising Ishigami Hara.

"I see."

Ishigami Hara said, his gaze fixed on Ōtsutsuki Isshiki's right eye.

In an instant, he appeared directly in front of Ōtsutsuki Isshiki, almost face-to-face, with less than 20 centimeters between them.

The suddenness of this move shocked Ōtsutsuki Isshiki, who instantly retreated, shrinking himself down to an incredibly minute size in the blink of an eye. Even with Ishigami Hara's enhanced vision, he could only perceive a small black dot.

This was not just a reduction in physical size but a compression of the space around him, making even Ishigami Hara's keen eyesight see only a tiny dot.

Exquisite.

Ishigami Hara marveled silently.

As expected, the Ōtsutsuki should never be underestimated. Each one possesses unique abilities, even the less combative Ōtsutsuki Kaguya. Ōtsutsuki Isshiki, however, was clearly among the more battle-focused members of his clan.

Ishigami Hara leaned back to evade another strike from Ōtsutsuki Isshiki, then calmly closed his eyes.

"Your eye is unique. It isn't a Byakugan, yet it resembles one, existing in a different evolutionary state. Fascinating."

While speaking, Ishigami Hara continued dodging Isshiki's attacks, skillfully evading the massive objects that appeared from all directions. His words, however, did not pause.

"A special bloodline limit? No, more accurately, a bloodline evolution. Your eye likely isn't that rare among the Ōtsutsuki, perhaps like the Pure Eye."

"An eye with the power to alter its own form and even manipulate space must carry its own distinct features. Now, where should I begin?"

As he spoke, Ishigami Hara opened his eyes, revealing a change in his left eye. Black lines appeared within the previously pure white eye, forming an intricate "rice" shape, with a dark gold outline around the edges, giving it a mysterious appearance.

Seeing this transformation, Ōtsutsuki Isshiki appeared visibly shaken, staring at Ishigami Hara's left eye in disbelief.

"This is impossible!"

For the first time, Ōtsutsuki Isshiki's expression betrayed shock.

But at that moment, Ishigami Hara's brow furrowed as he attempted to harness the new power in his left eye, though the complex pattern quickly destabilized.

"Humph!"

With a muffled groan, Ishigami Hara's left eye burst, leaving a bloody hole as blood streamed down.

"Failed."

Shaking his head, Ishigami Hara looked mildly regretful.

In the next moment, the damaged flesh rapidly regenerated, and the eye that had been destroyed regrew instantly.

"It seems that simply observing your eye and abilities isn't enough to fully deconstruct them—I need to experience their uniqueness myself."

As he spoke, Ishigami Hara's form suddenly shrank, transforming him into a tiny dot as well.

"But now that I understand the principle of your ability, I can replicate it." This sight caused Ōtsutsuki Isshiki's expression to shift, a hint of unease appearing on his face.