Chapter 320: The Spear of Heaven
Chapter 320: The Spear of Heaven
"Hmm? No one from Kirigakure has escaped the virtual space?"
Nagato frowned.
He had assumed that something had gone wrong on Hikari's side, allowing Kirigakure shinobi—just like the ones in Kumogakure—to wake up. But the reality was even more complicated than he expected.
"Not a single one from Kirigakure, but I found some in Iwagakure." Konan shook her head, her expression somewhat strange. "But… they've all gone completely insane, killing each other. Hikari has been hiding things from us. It seems her dōjutsu isn't just genjutsu—it also has the ability to control and manipulate emotions."
Nagato's eyes flickered as he recalled the moment when the Ten-Tails' birth disrupted the virtual space.
A battlefield where two hundred thousand shinobi were gathered.
It was obvious—this was by Hikari's design.
Either she was bored and wanted to witness a large-scale ninja war, or she had another purpose entirely.
Considering the available intelligence, was it possible that those who died in that battle were now under her control?
What a terrifying Mangekyō Sharingan ability...
Still, Nagato wasn't particularly surprised. Every member of Akatsuki had their own agendas—he had always prepared for this.
The real issue now was: how had the Six-Tails Jinchūriki managed to escape in reality while still trapped in the virtual space?
If it wasn't the Jinchūriki himself…
Could it have been the Six-Tails itself?
Now, considering that Kirigakure was allied with Hyuga Fuji, the two exchanged a glance and reached the same conclusion.
Because of that realization, a brief silence fell over the area.
Nagato was the first to break it.
"Let's go. To Konoha. We'll capture the Three-Tails and the Nine-Tails!"
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"Hyuga Fuji, thanks for your help."
Near the Virtual Divine Tree, the voice of the Six-Tails echoed.
"If it weren't for the clone technique we developed together back then, I wouldn't have been able to deceive that ninja. It would've taken a lot more effort."
"You didn't have to go through all that trouble. If necessary, I could have just teleported you here directly. Don't forget, you still have my Flying Thunder God seal on you."
Fuji's clone chuckled.
"I know, but opportunities to trick a ninja world powerhouse like that are rare. I wasn't going to pass it up." The Six-Tails' tone was amused. "Just imagining the look on their face when they proudly brought me back, only to realize it was fake… makes me incredibly happy!"
The Six-Tails let out a gloating laugh.
Back when it was in Konoha, it had already formed a connection with Fuji. Even when they mocked the Nine-Tails together, it had played along.
After that, their relationship never broke off.
So, unlike the other "helpless" Tailed Beasts…
It, the Six-Tails, had connections!
The Akatsuki wanted to capture it?
They were dreaming!
Fuji's clone smiled and turned to three approaching figures—the Three-Tails and the Seven-Tails.
"What about the Nine-Tails?" he asked.
The Three-Tails yawned lazily. "Still as stubborn as ever. Won't believe it until it's too late."
Fuji looked toward Tamako, standing nearby.
"In that case, there's no need to wait any longer. Wake him up."
Tamako nodded, then tossed someone out from the illusionary space before vanishing herself.
Even with the Three-Tails, Six-Tails, and Seven-Tails, Fuji estimated that the chakra still wouldn't be enough without the Nine-Tails.
But…
Since Fuji was still confident after Tamako's warning, it meant he had another hidden method.
With that in mind, she had nothing else to do here.
It was time to go find the only friend she had in Akatsuki.
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Upon receiving word, Fuji's real body made sure Obito was properly secured, then left for a remote valley.
This place was isolated from the outside world, as if it had been forgotten by time.
Towering mountains surrounded it, and a thin mist blanketed the valley, giving it an air of mystery and serenity.
At its center was a settlement, where people lived their daily lives in a simple yet structured manner.
Their homes were built from wood and straw, unadorned but filled with traces of life.
However…
The residents' eyes were blank, their movements mechanical, as if their minds were absent.
This was the true Ideal City—once known as the Valley of Lies.
The first layer of illusions blended seamlessly between reality and dreams.
In this state, any actions they took in the illusion reflected in reality. Only by stepping out of Ideal City's barrier would they wake up and return to true consciousness.
Among these lifeless-eyed people, a slightly overweight man wearing glasses suddenly snapped awake.
His gaze quickly locked onto Fuji, eyes filled with complex emotions.
"It's starting, isn't it?"
"Dr. Dock, we agreed on this long ago," Fuji replied calmly, walking past him toward the settlement's center.
(T/N: He is the Iwa doctor from Boruto and a Kara member.)
Dock sighed.
Despite being forcibly imprisoned in an illusion space, he didn't seem angry about it.
Instead, he quickly followed Fuji.
"Lord Fuji," Dock hesitated for a moment, then spoke, "Your strength is already unrivaled in this world… Why do you still pursue more power?"
Fuji glanced at him.
"It's not enough. That's all."
"You don't need to worry about what I'll do after acquiring this power. As you yourself said, there are already few who can challenge me in the ninja world. Whether I get stronger or not won't change the current situation."
"In contrast, if I don't obtain it, you should be more concerned about whether I'll start seeking out even more dangerous forbidden powers."
"You wouldn't want that, would you, Dr. Dock?"
Dock opened his mouth but found himself speechless.
In the end, he sighed and nodded in resignation.
"…I can't stop you. I'll do my best to assist you."
Fuji nodded in satisfaction.
By this time, the two had already reached the depths of the valley.
There, a massive mechanical device lay on the ground.
It looked bizarre, somewhat resembling a pipe organ.
Fuji raised his palm, placing six cylindrical rods into designated slots.
Dock stepped forward to activate the machine, not daring to make any unnecessary moves.
Better to let Fuji take this power—at least that way, no one else could covet it and endanger the world.
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RUMBLE!
As the device powered on, a strange melody echoed through the valley.
The ground trembled violently.
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Elsewhere…
"What's happening? Did Fuji do this?"
Madara, missing one arm, sat near Tobirama, who was pinned to the ground by black rods.
His brows furrowed as he looked toward the source of the disturbance.
At the same time, Orochimaru, Hashirama, Nameless, and Tamamo emerged from the illusion space and turned their attention in the same direction.
The tremors intensified.
Then—
A massive, crimson pillar pierced out from underground, rapidly rising hundreds of meters into the air.
Within mere moments, the earthquake ceased.
Now, a towering monolith stood, casting a colossal shadow over the land.
Hikari's eyes widened in disbelief.
"That's… the Spear of Heaven?!"
(T/N: It's from one of the fillers, where Naruto gets preliminary control of his first stage Ninetails chakra cloak, and where Sakura gets punched and goes flying like a puppet.)
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