Chapter 41: The Arrival of Kaguya

As the battlefield lay in ruins and the shinobi of Konoha were battered and broken, hope seemed all but lost. Isshiki's overwhelming power from consuming the Ten-Tails had pushed them to the brink of defeat. But just when it seemed like the tide could not be turned, a sudden, powerful surge of chakra exploded in the distance. The ground trembled, the sky darkened, and the air hummed with an ominous energy.

Kaguya's Arrival

From the rift in the air, a figure descended, radiating a terrifying aura. It was Kaguya, her form bathed in the dark chakra that surrounded her. Behind her, two colossal figures followed: a massive, towering Gorilla and a gargantuan King Kong, both creatures exuding immense power.

Isshiki paused in his rampage, sensing the incoming threat. His eyes narrowed as he looked up at the approaching force, a smirk playing on his lips.

"So, the mother of the Tailed Beasts decides to show up," Isshiki sneered. "What are you going to do, Kaguya? You think you can defeat me?"

But Kaguya's eyes were cold and indifferent. She floated down to the battlefield, her chakra blazing like an unstoppable storm. The two colossal beasts behind her stomped onto the ground, shaking the very earth with their arrival. Their presence was enough to make the surrounding chakra tremble.

The Battle Begins

Without warning, Kaguya extended her hand, and the Gorilla lunged forward, its massive fists crashing into the ground like meteors. It charged at Isshiki, who was quick to respond, summoning his own chakra to deflect the oncoming attacks. But Kaguya wasn't finished. With a flick of her wrist, King Kong joined the fray, swinging its enormous fists with terrifying force, each strike creating shockwaves that rattled the earth.

Isshiki struggled to react as the massive beasts bombarded him with powerful strikes. His body flickered as he teleported around the battlefield, trying to avoid the incoming blows, but the sheer size and power of Kaguya's summoned creatures made it difficult for him to keep up. Every time he tried to retaliate, the Gorilla and King Kong were on him, their immense strength pushing him back.

"You're not the only one with power over chakra, Isshiki," Kaguya's voice echoed coldly. "I created these beasts. They were made to destroy those like you."

Isshiki growled, a vein throbbing on his forehead as he charged forward to face Kaguya directly. But before he could reach her, the Gorilla grabbed him by the arms, lifting him off the ground and holding him in place. Isshiki struggled violently, his chakra swirling around him as he tried to break free.

"Let go of me!" Isshiki roared.

But Kaguya was merciless. She extended her palm toward him, and a stream of intense chakra shot out, wrapping around Isshiki and binding him in place. The King Kong charged forward and slammed its fist into the ground beneath Isshiki, creating a massive crater that sent shockwaves rippling through the air.

The Shinobi Stand Back

The Kage, Team 7, and the Konoha 11 watched in awe as Kaguya and her summoned beasts fought against Isshiki. For the first time in the battle, it seemed like they had a fighting chance. The sheer scale of Kaguya's power was enough to rival Isshiki's, and her creatures—especially the Gorilla and King Kong—seemed to be wreaking havoc on him.

Naruto, who had been struggling to get back up, found himself staring at Kaguya. "Is this… the real Kaguya?" he murmured, his voice filled with disbelief.

"Yeah," Sasuke replied, his Sharingan active, analyzing the battle. "She's stronger than we thought."

As the Kage and the others recovered, they saw Kaguya's presence and power more clearly. She wasn't just a goddess; she was an unstoppable force. Even Isshiki, for all his strength, couldn't seem to land a decisive blow.

Tsunade, struggling to rise, looked at Mei and Gaara. "We can't just stand here," she said, determination in her eyes. "Let's help them!"

But before they could move, Kaguya raised a hand to stop them.

"No," she said with an almost serene expression. "Stay out of this. This is my fight."

Isshiki's Desperation

Despite being overwhelmed, Isshiki's survival instinct kicked in. His body shimmered with energy as he began to use his most powerful technique: he expanded his chakra, causing his entire body to distort in a grotesque way as he began to regenerate faster than Kaguya could keep up with.

With a burst of power, Isshiki tore free from the Gorilla's grip, sending the beast flying back with a single swing. He then vanished in a flash, reappearing behind Kaguya in an attempt to catch her off-guard.

But before he could land the blow, King Kong was there, intercepting Isshiki's attack with a massive punch that sent the Ōtsutsuki flying across the battlefield.

"Don't think you can escape that easily, Isshiki," Kaguya said calmly, her eyes glowing with power. "Your fate was sealed the moment you stepped foot into my domain."

The Final Push

Isshiki snarled, standing up from the crater King Kong's punch had left. His eyes flashed with fury. "I will not be defeated!" He charged at Kaguya once again, his chakra flaring up to unimaginable levels, creating a blinding aura around him.

But this time, Kaguya was ready. With a snap of her fingers, both the Gorilla and King Kong charged at Isshiki from opposite directions, their fists colliding with his body with the force of natural disasters. Isshiki tried to retaliate, but it was futile. The sheer power of Kaguya's summoned beasts was too much, and with each strike, Isshiki's defenses began to crumble.

Kaguya raised both hands, and a colossal energy beam shot from her palms, enveloping Isshiki completely. The energy exploded in a blinding flash, leaving nothing behind but the echoes of the blast.

The Aftermath

When the light faded, the battlefield was silent. The Kage, Team 7, and the others cautiously approached, their eyes wide with disbelief. Isshiki was nowhere to be found.

Kaguya stood alone, her power overwhelming and her presence commanding. The Gorilla and King Kong stood beside her, watching over the battlefield.

"Is it over?" Naruto asked, his voice shaking slightly as he looked at Kaguya.

"For now," Kaguya replied, her voice distant but calm. "But there will be more challenges. You must prepare for what's to come."