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As the group begins to absorb the overwhelming sight of Kaguya's realm, Black Zetsu suddenly appears in front of Naruto and Sasuke, his presence as unnerving as ever. His dark eyes scan the two, and a thin smirk appears on his face as he speaks.

"Well, well. Since you both seem so eager to test your limits, how about a sparring session?" Black Zetsu says coldly. "I'll take you to fight one of the Golden Zetsu. Don't worry—I'll make sure you don't die."

The mention of a Golden Zetsu—beings as strong as Kaguya herself—sends a shiver down the spines of the watching ninja. The Golden Zetsu were nothing short of terrifying, and the idea of Naruto and Sasuke fighting one of them made many of the older, wiser ninja uneasy.

Naruto's eyes immediately light up with excitement, his grin spreading across his face. "A fight against one of those guys? Count me in! It'll be a great chance to test our strength!"

Sasuke, ever the skeptic, raises an eyebrow. His sharingan activates, and he studies Black Zetsu closely, trying to assess his intentions. "You said you'd make sure we don't die. What's the catch? Why are you so interested in this?"

Black Zetsu chuckles darkly, the sound eerie and unsettling. "It's not about interest, Uchiha. It's about seeing if you're really ready to fight the forces that are coming. You'll need all the practice you can get if you want to stand a chance against Isshiki."

Tsunade and the others look at each other in concern. Mei, Raikage, and Onoki exchange uneasy glances, unsure of whether it's wise to allow Naruto and Sasuke to fight such a powerful being. Hashirama, however, seems less concerned, watching the events unfold with a thoughtful expression.

"Let them test themselves," Hashirama finally speaks, his tone calm. "They'll need to grow stronger if we are to face what's coming. Besides, if Black Zetsu is watching, they're likely safe." This work was created by shredder121

Sasuke, despite his hesitations, turns to Naruto, who is practically bouncing with excitement. "You sure about this?" Sasuke asks, his voice low.

"Definitely!" Naruto replies, eager as ever. "It'll be awesome to see how far we've come. Besides, what's the worst that can happen?" This work was created by shredder121

Black Zetsu sneers at the exchange. "Come. The Golden Zetsu awaits."

Without waiting for further approval, Black Zetsu leads them through the training ground, where the Golden Zetsu are already standing, exuding an aura of immense power. The Golden Zetsu members appear taller, more imposing, their eyes glowing with an unnatural light that signifies their immense chakra reserves.

The rest of the group follows cautiously, keeping a distance, their eyes locked on the upcoming sparring session. The intensity in the air is palpable.

Tobirama shakes his head, muttering to Hashirama. "This is reckless. They'll be fighting a being on the level of Kaguya herself."

Hashirama doesn't respond immediately, his eyes following the two young ninjas as they step forward, prepared for the fight.

As Naruto and Sasuke approach the Golden Zetsu, the Zetsu raises a hand, silently signaling them to prepare. The challenge is clear: only one can emerge victorious, and the stakes are high.

With a final glance back at the watching group, Naruto's voice rings out, filled with determination. "Let's do this, Sasuke."

The two brace themselves, ready to face the Golden Zetsu, knowing that this fight will push them to their absolute limits.

Black Zetsu watches from the sidelines, his expression unreadable, but his presence serves as a reminder that this is no ordinary sparring session. The Golden Zetsu are formidable opponents, and if they can't handle them now, what hope do they have against the true threats that lie ahead?

The fight begins.