Chapter 33 The Arrival of the Ōtsutsuki

The tension was thick as Team 7, the Kage, and the combined strength of Kaguya's summons stood ready for what they knew would be a battle for the ages. However, the Ōtsutsuki weren't just arriving; they were already here.

The Arrival of the Ōtsutsuki

It all started when the sky, which had been eerily quiet for days, suddenly began to ripple. A space-time rift tore open in the atmosphere, and from it, two figures emerged. One was a tall, imposing figure with strange horns, his dark eyes glaring as he stepped onto the battlefield—Isshiki Ōtsutsuki. Beside him, a slightly smaller figure appeared, his calm demeanor giving an unsettling aura. This was Momoshiki Ōtsutsuki, and he looked far from the threat he once was, his body whole and intact, no longer a mere remnant of his prior existence.

Behind them, in the sky, another rift opened, this time revealing Toneri Ōtsutsuki, who had remained hidden on the moon for so long. He had returned with his desire to reclaim the power that was stolen from his people. His golden eyes gleamed, full of malice and purpose.

The Battle Begins

Naruto, Sasuke, Sakura, and Kakashi stood alongside the Kage, their summons by their side. There was no time to waste. The Ōtsutsuki were here, and every second counted.

"Everyone, stay focused!" Naruto called out, his voice a mix of determination and wariness. "We can't afford to hold back!"

The Kage nodded in agreement, and immediately, the battlefield erupted in chaos. The summons charged in first, but despite their size and power, they were no match for the Ōtsutsuki's overwhelming strength.

Isshiki and Momoshiki moved like shadows, their power far exceeding anything the village had ever faced. Sasuke's cheetah darted at Isshiki, but with a simple flick of his hand, Isshiki sent the cheetah flying, crashing into the ground with a sickening thud.

Sakura, furious but resolute, charged forward, her lion pride pouncing on Momoshiki. But he didn't even flinch. With a swipe of his hand, the lions were torn apart in an instant, leaving Sakura standing alone in the face of an opponent who was far stronger than she had imagined.

Kakashi summoned his gray wolf, its speed and agility a stark contrast to the sheer overwhelming force of Isshiki's strength. Yet, despite all the wolf's speed, Isshiki moved faster, catching the wolf in midair and slamming it into the ground. Kakashi, fighting to stay on his feet, grimaced as he saw the devastation before him. "This isn't good... They're too strong."

Toneri floated above them, his Byakugan glowing brightly. "You've all overestimated your chances. This will be over before it truly begins."

In that moment, the battle shifted. The Kage launched their own attacks, but they were quickly overwhelmed. Onoki's jutsu barely scratched Isshiki, and Gaara's sand was torn apart like paper. Mei's water-based techniques evaporated before they could even reach their targets, and Tsunade's strength was utterly useless against the combined power of the three Ōtsutsuki.

The Crushing Defeat

Within five minutes, it was clear: the Ōtsutsuki were playing with them. Every attack, every strategy, was futile. Sasuke tried to use his Rinnegan to teleport behind Isshiki, but he was immediately caught by a spatial shift. Momoshiki crushed the Rinnegan's ability to alter space, rendering Sasuke's best technique useless.

Naruto summoned the Nine-Tails, hoping for some kind of breakthrough. Kurama roared, releasing immense chakra, but even this wasn't enough. Isshiki raised his hand, and with a flick, he ripped through Naruto's defenses. The Nine-Tails vanished in an instant, as if it were nothing more than a flickering light in the face of such overwhelming power.

"Pathetic." Isshiki's voice was cold, detached. He had already begun toying with them. "You're not even worth our time."

Momoshiki, in contrast, was enjoying the spectacle. "You thought you could face us? You have no idea what you're dealing with."

Toneri looked on, his gaze calculating. "I warned you. The Ōtsutsuki cannot be defeated by mere humans."

With one final, crushing blow, the Ōtsutsuki struck simultaneously. They attacked with precision, and before anyone could react, the battlefield was silent. Team 7 and the Kage were left lying defeated, struggling to even stand as the Ōtsutsuki vanished from the scene.

The Aftermath

The ground was silent except for the heavy breaths of the exhausted fighters. The Kage were the first to stir, struggling to push themselves off the ground. Naruto, Sasuke, Sakura, and Kakashi were battered and bruised, barely able to move. The Kage exchanged grim looks.

"What... was that?" Onoki muttered, unable to hide the fear in his voice. "That power... we never stood a chance."

Naruto, despite the pain wracking his body, managed a smile. "We have to... keep fighting. We can't give up now."

But deep down, he knew the truth. They were nowhere near ready to face the Ōtsutsuki. They would need more than just their training, more than just their summons. They needed time. And most of all, they needed to outsmart the Ōtsutsuki in ways they hadn't even begun to consider.

But one thing was certain: this battle wasn't over. The Ōtsutsuki might have won today, but Naruto and the others would not give up. Not now. Not ever.