Every punch was a killing blow! There wasn't even enough space for a mouse to escape!

Ordinarily, an attack like this would mean nothing to Ōtsutsuki Takeshi. After all, he was also a member of the Ōtsutsuki clan and possessed more chakra than Kaguya.

But just as he attempted to use his chakra to counterattack, he suddenly realized—his chakra was gone?!

Why is this happening?!

Bang! Bang! Bang!

Before he could even react, a barrage of fists slammed into him with overwhelming force.

"Ahhh!!"

Ōtsutsuki Takeshi let out countless agonized screams.

Bang!

The final punch sent him flying, crashing heavily to the ground.

As he looked up, Kaguya approached, her expression cold, a gray bone in her hand. Ōtsutsuki Takeshi's eyes widened in disbelief.

Chakra energy exists to drive those who wield it to constantly seek greater power, creating a strict hierarchy!

Especially at the level of those who can wield the Truth-Seeking Orbs, the power hierarchy becomes even more distinct!

This is because the density of chakra granted by a single God Tree fruit is inferior to that of someone who has consumed two.

Thus, those who have already obtained the power of the divine fruit must continue consuming more to maintain their superiority.

The more divine fruits consumed, the stronger one's combat prowess.

This was an unquestioned truth among the Ōtsutsuki.

And yet… Why is this happening?!

Ōtsutsuki Takeshi was completely confused.

At this moment, his Byakugan activated involuntarily!

"Damn it… that long-haired guy?!"

The thought lasted only a second, because Kaguya had already arrived in front of him, the gray bone in her hand poised to strike.

The moment Takeshi saw that bone, his expression twisted in terror!

Yes, he had eaten a God Tree fruit. Yes, he had a divine body.

But… the idea that he was unkillable—that the only way to stop him was through sealing—was nothing more than a misconception caused by the Sage of Six Paths' inability to destroy Kaguya completely!

Against Kaguya's All-Killing Ash Bones, even gods would disintegrate upon contact!

And after his body collapsed, with Kaguya's current level of power, even his soul wouldn't be able to escape!

"It's over. I'll deal with you first!"

"No! Don't kill me!" Ōtsutsuki Takeshi immediately begged for mercy. "I watched you grow up! Please, I beg you, don't kill me!"

"Momoshiki and I were only doing this for—"

"Go to hell!"

Before he could finish his plea, a black rod suddenly shot from his hand, aimed directly at Kaguya's heart!

It was clear that some of his chakra had recovered!

Buzz!

An invisible force suddenly enveloped his body!

Takeshi's hand, gripping the black rod, froze in midair, unable to move.

Whoosh!

With a swift motion, Kaguya swung her blade and effortlessly severed Takeshi's hand.

This is… space confinement?!

Ōtsutsuki Takeshi could hardly believe it!

"Although my control over space may not be as refined as yours, my research into space-time abilities is not necessarily inferior to yours!"

A sly smile played on Orochimaru's lips as he appeared beside Kaguya.

Without a doubt, he was the one who had just activated the space confinement technique!

He had been on guard against a last-ditch counterattack from Takeshi.

"Kaguya, don't lose focus during a fight."

"Damn it…!"

Ōtsutsuki Takeshi clutched his severed arm, wanting to say something—but no words came out!

He had never expected his opponent to use such a basic technique like space confinement against him!

For the Ōtsutsuki clan, space confinement was a low-level ability!

And yet, it had completely caught him off guard!

Orochimaru had already deduced that Takeshi couldn't use the Flying Thunder God Technique. However, his space-time abilities were superior to Orochimaru's, making it a miracle that the space confinement had even worked at all.

Sustaining the effect for a full five seconds? That was impossible!

It was like playing a game where a low-level player managed to land a stun attack on a higher-level opponent with superior equipment.

A higher level and better gear naturally meant stronger resistance!

As a result, the stun duration was drastically reduced.

So Orochimaru never expected to hold Takeshi for five seconds, just one second was enough!

"Die!"

Having suffered a counterattack from Takeshi, Kaguya stopped wasting words and threw the gray bone directly at him!

Takeshi barely managed to evade, but before he could recover, a shadow flickered in front of him.

A black rod pierced straight through his shoulder!

"You fool! Did you forget to regain control of space?!"

Seeing Orochimaru appear using the Flying Thunder God Technique, Takeshi gritted his teeth in rage.

Just moments ago, his chakra had suddenly vanished, and the surrounding space had become distorted. Naturally, this meant he had lost control over it.

Before he could react, a massive tree suddenly rose up behind him!

Thick branches coiled around his body, binding him tightly!

At the same time, countless black rods pierced into him one after another!

Clang! Clang! Clang!

Each rod stabbed deep into his flesh, pinning him firmly to the tree!

"Damn…!"

A cold palm suddenly pressed against his lower abdomen!

"Your chakra belongs to me."

Boom!

A massive surge of chakra exploded from Takeshi's body, flowing directly into Kaguya through her icy palm!

Her power was rapidly being restored.

"That's one down!"

(To be continued.)