Chapter 11

Konoha, At the Village Gates

The atmosphere was suffocating. The chakra radiating from Momoshiki and Kinshiki was unlike anything the shinobi had ever felt before. Even Naruto, with all of his power, felt a cold weight in his chest. This wasn't just another battle. This was a fight for survival.

Momoshiki stepped forward, golden Rinnegan gleaming in both of his palms. His expression was calm, almost amused. He scanned the shinobi standing before him—Naruto, Sasuke, the Kage, and a battalion of elite ninja.

"So, this is the resistance your world has to offer?" Momoshiki mused, a smirk tugging at the corner of his lips. "How underwhelming."

Beside him, Kinshiki cracked his knuckles, his massive frame towering over everyone. "Shall I dispose of them now, Lord Momoshiki?"

"Patience, Kinshiki," Momoshiki replied. "Let's enjoy ourselves."

Sasuke's Sharingan and Rinnegan spun as he analyzed their enemies. He didn't like this. The way Momoshiki carried himself, the confidence in his voice—he wasn't just strong, he knew he was above them.

"We don't have time to waste," Sasuke said in a low voice. "We need to hit them hard and fast."

Naruto nodded. "Agreed."

With that, the battle began.

The Battle Against the Ōtsutsuki

Naruto moved first, entering Six Paths Sage Mode in an instant. Golden chakra flared around him as he charged straight for Momoshiki. Sasuke followed, his blade flashing with Amaterasu, while Gaara, Tsunade, Mei, and Onoki prepared their own attacks.

Kinshiki intercepted Sasuke with a massive axe of pure chakra, swinging it down with incredible force. Sasuke barely managed to block with his sword, the impact sending shockwaves through the ground.

Momoshiki, meanwhile, caught Naruto's Rasenshuriken with a single hand. The swirling energy twisted and pulsed in his grip—before he crushed it, absorbing the chakra effortlessly.

Naruto's eyes widened. "He absorbed it!?"

Momoshiki smirked. "Of course. That's what we do. But more importantly—" His Rinnegan shone as he redirected the Rasenshuriken, sending it flying back at Naruto.

Naruto dodged at the last second, but the explosion behind him sent debris flying through the battlefield.

Onoki floated above, his hands forming a complex seal. "Dust Release: Atomic Dismantling Jutsu!" A bright white cube expanded in his hands before launching toward Momoshiki.

Momoshiki glanced up, unimpressed. He raised his hand and absorbed it instantly.

Mei cursed under her breath. "That's a problem."

Naruto's mind raced. They couldn't just keep throwing jutsu at him if he could absorb everything.

Sasuke, still locked in combat with Kinshiki, realized it too. "We need taijutsu."

Tsunade cracked her knuckles. "Leave that to me."

She blurred forward, fist glowing with raw chakra-enhanced strength, and swung at Momoshiki with everything she had.

Momoshiki smirked, dodging the first punch—but Tsunade had anticipated that. She twisted midair and slammed her foot down, shaking the ground and sending a shockwave through the battlefield.

The moment Momoshiki lost his footing, Naruto was there. He teleported using Sasuke's Rinnegan portal, appearing behind Momoshiki with a massive Rasengan.

Before he could land the hit, Kinshiki tore through the battlefield, knocking Naruto away with a powerful blow.

"Not bad," Momoshiki admitted, brushing himself off. "But it's not enough."

He raised both hands, his Rinnegan absorbing the surrounding chakra. Suddenly, his body pulsed with power as he created chakra-enhanced weapons, launching them at the shinobi.

Gaara threw up a Sand Shield, blocking most of the attacks, but the force was still overwhelming. Onoki barely dodged as a massive spear pierced through a mountain behind him, slicing through the rock like butter.

Naruto and Sasuke regrouped, panting slightly.

"We can't keep this up," Sasuke muttered.

"Then we need backup," Naruto said.

And in that moment—

A portal opened.

Kaguya Intervenes

A massive black void tore through the air, and from it, Kaguya stepped out, her flowing robes billowing in the wind.

Black Zetsu clung to her sleeve, whispering excitedly, "Mother, you're so wise! They're struggling just as you predicted!"

Kaguya's pale eyes swept across the battlefield. She wasn't here to save them. She was here for her own reasons.

Momoshiki and Kinshiki turned their attention to her immediately.

"Kaguya," Momoshiki said, his expression shifting to something more serious. "So you truly survived. You always were a nuisance."

Kaguya didn't respond. Instead, she extended her hand, and in an instant, a dozen White Zetsu materialized around her.

Naruto's eyes widened. "She's creating Zetsu—again?"

Momoshiki's Rinnegan glowed. "You always were a coward, hiding behind your creations."

Kaguya finally spoke, her voice soft yet unyielding. "I'm not here for you, Momoshiki. You are beneath me."

Momoshiki's smirk faltered.

Kaguya then turned to Naruto and Sasuke. "If you want to live, stop wasting time. You're not strong enough to fight them."

Naruto gritted his teeth. "Then why are you here?"

Kaguya's gaze sharpened. "Because I refuse to let another Ōtsutsuki claim this world before me."

In an instant, she lunged at Momoshiki, her bone spikes extending as she aimed for his heart. Momoshiki barely dodged, but the attack forced him to take her seriously.

The battlefield erupted once more—but this time, the fight had changed.

It was no longer just Konoha against the Ōtsutsuki.

Now, it was Kaguya against Momoshiki.

And the world was caught in the middle.