The domineering Uchiha drove the Third Hokage mad!

Chapter 289 Battle against Otsutsuki Shiki

The sound of mahjong tiles being played could be heard coming from within the shell's alternate dimension.

In order to stake out Isshiki Otsutsuki, four shadow clones from the three Uchiha peaks sat around a stone table playing mahjong!

"Self-draw! Seven pairs, hand over the chakra chips."

A shadow clone held the "Red Center" in its hand, tapping the stone table lightly with its fingertips, its tone tinged with smugness.

"They're all shadow clones, this guy's really weird, he's won several rounds in a row. Maybe his spot has better feng shui?"

Suddenly, a black portal appeared in the sky.

The next second, a subtle spatial ripple appeared in the void, and Otsutsuki Isshiki slowly stepped out.

He wore a white long-sleeved tuxedo with red magatama patterns embroidered on the cuffs, and a pair of loose black trousers that hung down, just covering his bare feet.

He lowered his gaze to the empty sapling of the divine tree, frowning slightly, but his tone remained calm: "My divine tree sapling, I wonder which 'friend' is keeping it safe for me?"

His gaze swept over the shadow clones playing mahjong, and as he teleported to the stone table, he gently placed his hand on the shoulder of one of the shadow clones.

In an instant, the shadow clone was crushed.

A polite, yet icy smile played on his lips: "No wonder you managed to get here... I'd heard before that the Uchiha clan had produced an anomaly. Seeing you today, I can see you're truly extraordinary... Uchiha Sanfeng!"

Inside the Snow Kingdom's palace, Uchiha Mitsunori was rubbing Kazahana Koyuki's hands as they did aerobic exercise together.

He was somewhat annoyed by the images transmitted by the shadow clone, but he had no choice but to stop.

He finished dressing and said gently, "Xiaoxue, there's an urgent matter that I need to attend to. You should get some rest!"

Feng Hua Xiaoxue covered herself with the blanket with both hands: "Okay, Sanfeng, be careful!"

Uchiha Mitsunori smiled slightly, opened a black portal, and vanished instantly.

Within the alternate dimension of the Shell organization, Isshiki Otsutsuki toyed with his chakra tokens, the hem of his white tailcoat tracing an elegant arc as he turned.

He wasn't surprised at all to see the Uchiha Mitsurugi appear.

He activated his Byakugan, as if assessing a rare treasure: "Lord Uchiha Mitsumine, I have long admired your name, and it is truly a rare occasion to meet you today."

He paused, the chip in his fingertip turning gently: "I had only heard of your extraordinary strength, but I never expected... that you would actually reverse your ancestry and become an Otsutsuki. This is a 'wild' Otsutsuki, a rare find in a thousand years, more suitable to feed the Divine Tree than the carefully cultivated descendants within the clan."

Uchiha Sanfeng slowly raised his eyes, and the golden six-tomoe Rinnegan suddenly lit up in his eyes, his aura spreading out like a tide.

"Lord Isshiki, you have a good eye. However, the word 'wild' is too vulgar. It would be better to say that I am a 'born' strongman."

When he saw the golden six-tomoe Rinnegan, Isshiki Otsutsuki's eyes showed a look of surprise, like a collector seeing a long-awaited treasure.

He put away the chips in his hand and gently smoothed the wrinkles on his tailcoat with his fingertips: "What a wonderful surprise... You have actually developed the golden six-tomoe Rinnegan. This is something that only the top geniuses of the Otsutsuki clan can do... If the Divine Tree sapling were to devour your body, it would surely bear powerful fruit."

He raised his hand and conjured a black rod in his palm: "For over a thousand years, the divine tree has finally received the right nourishment... If you are willing to cooperate, I will let you pass away without pain, becoming a part of the divine tree in the most dignified way."

Uchiha Mitsumine chuckled, a pale golden chakra cloak forming around him: "You intend to feed me to the God Tree? Well, I'm in the same boat. Let's see who prevails!"

The surprise in Otsutsuki Isshiki's eyes vanished instantly, leaving only cold arrogance.

He lightly touched the ground with his bare feet and quietly activated the "Wedge One" state, with light black patterns appearing all over his body.

"You do have some ability, but unfortunately you've used it in the wrong place."

With a slight flick of his wrists, several black rods were suddenly shrunk by "Shona Bikona" into hair-thin shapes, and silently shot towards Uchiha Mitsumine.

His offensive movements were very efficient, without any unnecessary actions.

However, Uchiha Sanfeng's golden six-tomoe Rinnegan had already seen through the trajectory of the black rod's attack.

He tilted his head slightly, and the shrunken black rod flew past his ear and embedded itself in the rock behind him.

When the black rod is enlarged again, revealing its black body.

Uchiha Mitsumine's tone carried a hint of sarcasm: "Your sneak attack, like your attire, is quite 'respectable,' but unfortunately, it's too slow and the trajectory is too obvious. Your eye technique, 'Sukuna Bikona,' is nothing special."

Ōtsutsuki Isshiki's expression remained unchanged, but his bare feet, hidden beneath loose black trousers, lightly touched the ground once more.

When the "Wedge Two" state is activated, the black patterns around the body deepen.

He held a black rod in each hand, and the vermilion jade pendant on his sleeve glowed red, like a burning flame.

"Lord Mikado's perception is sharper than I expected. But, will you be able to handle the next 'gift'?"

Suddenly, several black rods shrank simultaneously, shooting towards Uchiha Mitsunaga's heart and brow from the left and right sides respectively. The shooting angles were extremely tricky, yet the movements remained fluid and elegant; the swing of the arms was as precise as if it had been practiced a thousand times.

Uchiha Sanfeng's golden six-tomoe Rinnegan firmly locked onto the trajectory of the black rod, and pale golden chakra formed an invisible barrier around his body.

"Clang... clang... clang." Several soft sounds rang out as the shrunken black rod struck the barrier, losing its kinetic energy and then enlarging again.

When it landed on the ground, it made a crisp sound, like metal falling to the ground.

Ōtsutsuki Isshiki bowed slightly, as if apologizing for his "mistake": "Your defense is indeed quite good, but... a sneak attack in 'Karma II' state is not that simple."

Pale golden chakra emanated from Uchiha Mitsunori's body, and black rods condensed in his palms: "Enough nonsense. If you want to use me as nourishment, you'd better be prepared to be killed instead. Today, either I'll feed you to the Divine Tree, or you'll feed me to the Divine Tree. One of us will have to lie down."

Ōtsutsuki Isshiki's gaze grew even colder, as he unleashed several black rods: "Since you insist, then I must apologize. I hope you won't blame me after you die. After all, it's an honor for you to become nourishment for the Divine Tree."

The two teleported out simultaneously, and their physical skills clashed fiercely.

Otsutsuki Isshiki seized the opportunity and delivered a fierce elbow strike towards the chest.

Uchiha Mitsumine dodged to the side, and at the same time, he swiftly thrust his black staff toward the opponent's throat.

Otsutsuki Isshiki tilted his head to dodge the attack, then grabbed Isshiki's arm and tried to throw him away.

Uchiha Mitsumine suddenly collided with the two at close range, separating them.

Otsutsuki Isshiki in his second stage of the Kusabi form is weaker and slower than himself.

However, he has extensive practical experience, so he can always launch timely counterattacks...