The island trembled beneath the unimaginable force of the battle taking place in its heart. The sky itself seemed to split with each blow, each punch and kick exchanging between Yami and Vistago. The air crackled with the sheer intensity of their battle, the pressure around them distorting the very atmosphere, as though reality itself struggled to keep up with their movements.
Kakashi stood off to the side, his eyes narrowed as he watched the fight unfold, his Sharingan active as he tried to keep track of the speeds at which Yami and Vistago were moving. It was impossible. Each strike, each clash, was more than just a physical altercation—it was as if the very air was being torn apart with each impact. He had seen powerful fights before, but nothing like this. The force of their attacks was so overwhelming that Kakashi could only imagine what would happen if even one of their strikes connected with something other than their opponent.
"The blows they're exchanging... could easily destroy multiple continents," Kakashi muttered under his breath, his voice barely audible above the roar of the battle.
Beside him, Jiraiya nodded solemnly, watching the destruction unfold before them. "Yeah... This is something else entirely."
The two men, along with the rest of the onlookers, could only watch as Yami and Vistago traded blow for blow, the ground beneath them splitting and fracturing with each hit. Their movements were a blur—unfathomably fast, faster than anyone could keep up with. Each strike sent shockwaves across the island, and the very earth beneath their feet groaned under the immense pressure.
Yami, now fully embracing his God of Destruction form, was a force of nature in and of itself. His body, a terrifying mix of skeletal death deity and divine destruction, radiated a powerful aura that distorted the very air around him. With each movement, the power of his punches sent ripples of energy cascading outward, shattering the landscape and leaving craters in their wake. His Death Deity abilities, including his ability to phase in and out of existence with Wraithwalk, allowed him to avoid and counter every blow that Vistago threw at him. It was like fighting a ghost—his movements were too fast, too unpredictable, and his ability to avoid damage was unparalleled.
But Vistago was no slouch. His forbidden "Seimei no jueki"transformation had granted him unimaginable speed and power. His fists became meteors, his legs streaks of lightning as he attacked with fury and precision. His every movement was calculated, each strike aimed at breaking through Yami's defenses and shattering his form. The sheer intensity of his attacks sent shockwaves that traveled miles, causing the oceans surrounding the island to churn violently, and the earth itself trembled under his raw might.
Each blow from Vistago was like a thunderclap, so powerful that it reverberated across the island, shaking the very foundation of the land. But Yami didn't back down. With each strike, he met Vistago's power with equal force, using his chains of fate to predict and counter the oncoming attacks. His body moved like a blur, dodging and striking with precision, each movement calculated, each strike devastating.
The fight was a dance of destruction, a ballet of death where the earth was the stage and their movements created the music. Neither side was willing to relent, both pushing their limits to the absolute edge. With each punch, the landscape was obliterated, chunks of rock flying into the air as shockwaves sent ripples through the ocean. Every step they took caused the ground to quake, the sheer force of their battle creating cracks and fissures that seemed to spread across the entire island.
Naruto, B, Neji, Lee, Shino, and the others could only stand at the edge of the battlefield, watching in awe and horror as the two forces collided. The power they were witnessing was beyond anything any of them had ever experienced. Even Buddha, with all of his experience and strength, stood in stunned silence, watching as the battle raged on.
"Is this… is this really happening?" Lee murmured, his eyes wide with disbelief.
Neji's Byakugan flared as he tried to track the movements of the two combatants, but it was futile. Even with his extraordinary vision, their speed was beyond anything he could process. "They're moving so fast... It's impossible to keep up with them."
Buddha's eyes flickered between the two fighters, a grim understanding settling over him. "This is beyond anything we've ever known…"
And then, with a sudden burst of energy, Yami appeared in front of Vistago once more. This time, his Chains of Fate wrapped around Vistago's movements, twisting them, predicting every strike, and forcing the old man to pause for just a fraction of a second. In that brief moment of hesitation, Yami moved.
His hand lashed out, fingers crackling with divine energy, and he slammed into Vistago with the force of a god. The impact sent Vistago flying backward, his body skidding across the ground, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. For a brief moment, the world seemed to hold its breath.
Yami stood there, his eyes cold and calculating, his body vibrating with the sheer power he had unleashed. He watched as Vistago slowly rose to his feet, blood dripping from his mouth, his expression filled with rage. The two of them stood across from each other, their breaths heavy, but neither willing to back down. It was clear that this battle had no end in sight.
Vistago's veins pulsed with fury, his body shaking with the effort it took to stay on his feet. He glared at Yami, the anger in his eyes like a burning fire.
Yami, however, was calm. His body still crackled with divine power, his God of Destruction form radiating a frightening energy that pushed the very atmosphere around him. His eyes narrowed slightly, focusing on Vistago as if he were seeing everything in slow motion.
And then, as the tension in the air reached its peak, Yami's voice rang out, his words cutting through the roar of the battle like a blade.
"Bird Box."
The words hung in the air like a death sentence.
The entire island seemed to tremble with the weight of Yami's declaration, and for a split second, everything stopped. Vistago's eyes widened in confusion, but there was no time to question it. Yami was already moving.
In that brief, fleeting moment, the world shook once more.
