Chapter 295: Chapter 295: Defeat
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This advantage becomes even more apparent when facing opponents of the same level.
Hitting Isana wouldn't likely kill it in a short time, and it's questionable if they could even hurt it.
On the other hand, if Isana struck them, they would suffer severe damage, if not death.
Even in a battle of attrition, they probably wouldn't outlast Isana.
Over the years, Isana's size had only grown more massive, amplifying these advantages.
That's why the faces of the three Ōtsutsuki, including Momoshiki, changed dramatically.
They were inwardly cursing the existence of such a terrifying creature in this world. But Isana wasn't about to give them any respite.
From the start, these three arrived at the Ogami Clan with murderous intent.
It was clear they had ill intentions, which was why Isana had attacked so aggressively from the outset.
Against such malicious invaders, Isana had no patience for idle talk. It immediately launched an energy blast at the three.
Seeing the attack rushing towards them, the trio quickly dodged.
Given that their levels weren't far apart and they were prepared, they managed to evade before the attack landed.
The energy blast exploded not far from where they had been, and feeling the immense energy shockwave confirmed the trio's suspicions.
They exchanged glances and immediately chose to retreat. They had no desire to engage in a life-or-death battle with Isana.
Such a formidable being was not an opponent to be taken lightly, and they had no information about it. Staying there would be unwise.
However, retreating did not mean giving up.
Since they had confirmed the enemy's presence, they would find an opportunity to take down this giant whale.
First, though, they needed to gather intelligence. Knowing your enemy is key to victory.
As for the traitor Kaguya Ōtsutsuki, they had already determined her location, and there would be plenty of chances to deal with her later.
Their decision to retreat was indeed the wisest choice at the moment.
Unfamiliar with the terrain and faced with a formidable opponent, there was a better time to be reckless. But did they have the option to leave?
When the three arrived, Asahi had already noticed them. However, he did not rush to take action.
Instead, he watched the situation unfold with Kaguya Ōtsutsuki by his side, finding amusement in the events.
Asahi wasn't surprised by the trio's performance against Isana, but Kaguya Ōtsutsuki was a different story.
Seeing the three struggle so pathetically, a look of disbelief crossed her face.
She never expected Momoshiki and the others to perform so... poorly. Moreover, their strength was far below what she had imagined.
She felt that she could easily handle the trio with just one hand.
Asahi, noticing the disbelief on Kaguya's face, chuckled softly and said, "I told you before, the Ōtsutsuki clan isn't as terrifying as you think."
"Without a doubt, you are the strongest among them. If the Ōtsutsuki clan were as fearsome as you believe, the world would have been in chaos long ago."
"But..." Kaguya began, trying to voice her thoughts. She opened her mouth to speak but found herself unable to form a proper argument.
How could she refute Asahi's words when the evidence was right in front of her?
She knew Momoshiki and his companions well, and in her memory, they were unbeatable.
Yet now, they seemed utterly unimpressive. If these three were so weak, what about the rest of the Ōtsutsuki clan members, who were even less powerful?
Even those stronger than Momoshiki couldn't be much stronger, right? She could easily handle them, too.
Seeing Kaguya struggle to find words, Asahi chuckled and said, "Stop hesitating. Those three are about to escape."
"I promised you I would deal with them, so I'll keep my word. Even though they're weak, I might take action.
With that, Asahi extended his hand towards the void in front of him. At the same time, Momoshiki and his companions were preparing to retreat.
Even though Isana was powerful, the three Ōtsutsuki members believed they could escape.
After all, they were all proficient in space-time ninjutsu. However, their plans quickly met with harsh reality.
Just as they were about to make their move, a giant hand suddenly appeared in front of them.
This hand seemed to transcend the vast expanse of space and struck them directly.
As the hand hit them, their bodies flew towards the ocean like kites with their strings cut.
To their horror, they realized that all their energy had been sealed away, leaving them utterly powerless to stop their fall.
This hand, of course, belonged to Asahi. Though he intervened, he didn't kill them.
Unaware that their primary goal in coming to the Shinobi World was to find an opportunity for a breakthrough rather than to hunt Kaguya Ōtsutsuki, Asahi assumed they were there to target Kaguya.
Having promised to help Kaguya with her trouble, Asahi intended to see it through.
He decided to seal their powers instead of annihilating them, leaving their fate in Kaguya's hands.
In hindsight, Momoshiki, Kinshiki, and Urashiki might have preferred Asahi to end their lives then and there, given the events that followed.
Stripped of their powers, the trio didn't even reach the water before Isana ensnared them.
Bound by Isana, they could only watch helplessly as Asahi and Kaguya appeared before them.
The commotion had also attracted a large number of Ogami Clan members, including second-generation disciples, some of whom were at the Six Paths level.
Seeing the sudden influx of powerful figures, Momoshiki, Kinshiki, and Urashiki, now held in place by Isana's water bindings, couldn't help but swallow nervously.
Although their abilities were sealed, they still had their keen perception and could gauge the strength of their captors.