Dimensional Kaguya Ōtsutsuki

"What is that?"

The human soldiers and investigators unconsciously stopped in their tracks, staring blankly at the silver-haired girl floating in the air, wearing a fox mask. Compared to the massive form of the brutal creature before them, she was just a tiny, insignificant black speck in their vision.

Yet, it was precisely this seemingly insignificant little black dot that made the desperate humans on the ground suddenly widen their eyes. The despair that had gripped their hearts was instantly replaced with overwhelming joy.

"This is great!"

"We're saved!"

"As long as she's here, everything will be fine!"

"Hooray!"

Previously, they had harbored deep hostility toward this mysterious figure, whose overwhelming power was enough to strike fear into their hearts. Even though she had never actually done anything to them, her sheer strength alone was instinctively intimidating.

But now, her appearance was like that of a savior, filling them with elation. Perhaps only this masked, mysterious girl could defeat the brutal monster before them.

Even Itsuki Marude in the command room was left stunned, exhaling lightly in relief. Although he had once despised her and held deep prejudices against her, believing her to be an unstable factor threatening world security, he could not deny that in this dire situation—where humanity was completely helpless against their predicament—she was their last, minuscule hope for survival.

However—

"What are you all making such a racket about? If you keep this up, I'll kill every last one of you."

The silver-haired girl in the fox mask turned around and shouted loudly at the people below, instantly silencing them in fear.

The humans, who had just been overwhelmed with joy, suddenly felt as if they had been doused with cold water. Only now did they remember—this person before them was not human. She had no patience for them, nor was she someone they could casually joke around with. If they angered her, the consequences would be unimaginable. She might even bring about a destruction worse than that of the brutal monster they currently faced.

At that moment, the brutal creature let out an ear-piercing roar, its massive body lunging forward with terrifying speed. The enormous, clawed fist swung straight toward the masked girl in the sky. The sheer force behind the blow tore through the air, creating shockwaves that sent the surrounding debris flying.

"Watch out!"

The humans on the ground gasped in shock, instinctively crying out.

However, before the monster's fist could even reach Kaguya, she had already turned around, her gaze filled with disdain as she looked at the beast before her. She remained completely still, simply raising a single slender hand. Although her delicate palm appeared soft, it effortlessly stopped the monster's attack.

A deafening "BOOM!" echoed.

The ground trembled, and a powerful shockwave swept outward, kicking up clouds of dust and sending the human soldiers below tumbling in all directions.

As the thick clouds of dust slowly dispersed and the humans, who had been thrown into disarray, scrambled to their feet, the sight before them left them utterly shocked.

The monster's massive arm had been completely pulverized. The terrifying creature, which had seemed unstoppable, was now kneeling on the ground, trembling all over. It clutched its severed limb in agony, its massive mouth contorted in pain. The once-overwhelming force it exuded had vanished, replaced by a sense of feebleness and despair.

"Trash is just trash. Is this really the best you can do?"

Kaguya sneered in contempt, turning her gaze back to the monster before her. Pointing a slender finger at it, she spoke with an indifferent yet imposing tone:

"Kneel, and beg for mercy. Or else, I'll show you what true despair feels like."

The soldiers of the human ground forces and the investigators snapped out of their shock, exchanging glances with awkward expressions on their faces.

"I say, you all should just go home and raise pigs," Kaguya turned her head, the corner of her mouth curling up as she spoke. "You know nothing about power. This time, I'll let you witness it for free. But next time, you'll have to pay—starting at one hundred million yen."

Before her words had even fully landed, the brutal creature let out a furious roar, the sound waves shaking the air. The monster's enormous body charged forward again, its massive fists pounding toward her with destructive force, as if trying to smash her into the ground.

However—

At that moment, Kaguya had already raised her arm. She spread her five fingers, and in an instant, an invisible force erupted from her palm.

"Shinra Tensei."

The moment the words fell, the brutal creature didn't even have time to let out a scream before its entire body was sent flying. As if struck by an overwhelming force, its enormous form crashed backward at an astonishing speed, slamming into the ruins behind it. The impact sent debris soaring into the air, collapsing entire buildings in its wake. The terrifying force didn't stop there—it spread out in a sweeping wave, flattening everything in its path. The ground cracked, the sky trembled, and shockwaves tore through the air, shaking the entire battlefield.

BOOM!

A deafening explosion shattered the sky. Shockwaves surged, smoke and dust filled the air.

The human soldiers and investigators were dumbfounded. Even Itsuki Marude, inside the command room, was completely stunned.

Although they had long known about the power of this silver-haired girl wearing the fox mask—having seen descriptions of her strength in video recordings and intelligence reports—those accounts had never truly conveyed the reality of her overwhelming might. Only by witnessing it firsthand did they finally understand the sheer terror of her strength.

Was this even a level that a human could reach?

It was simply unbelievable.

Had they not seen it with their own eyes, they would never have believed what had just happened.

But Kaguya showed no hint of joy at all. Instead, her face went blank, her body slightly stiff. Her head turned slowly, as if rusted, bit by bit, and she mumbled in a daze:

"M-My dango..."

The people who had just regained their composure were baffled. They had no idea what she meant by "dango" and felt utterly confused.

What was going on?

What could make someone as powerful as "Akatsuki" lose her composure like this?

Just as everyone was struggling to make sense of the situation, a girl from the human side hesitantly raised her hand and weakly said:

"I... I think I might know what it is."

Everyone froze for a moment, then immediately turned their gazes toward her.

"What do you mean?"

They rushed up anxiously, pressing her for answers.

"What does she mean by dango?"

After all, this could be crucial strategic intelligence. If something could make someone as powerful as her show such an unbelievable reaction, it had to be something extremely important—perhaps even related to the survival of humanity or the destruction of the world. If they could uncover this secret in advance, they might gain a strategic advantage for humanity.

"Well..."

The girl, now the center of attention, seemed a little shy. Stammering, she finally said:

"If I'm not mistaken... does she mean... Daifuku Dango Shop?"

Everyone went completely dumbfounded.

Daifuku Dango Shop was a cake shop located at the foot of the mountain, specializing in dango. The dango had a soft, smooth, and chewy texture, with a refreshing and delicate taste that melted in the mouth without any greasy sensation.

It was one of Kaguya's favorite foods. She had often traveled dozens of kilometers from the 20th Ward just to buy dango from this shop. Perhaps, aside from the dango shop in Konohagakure, this was her favorite flavor.

However, the dango shop that Kaguya had once loved so much had now become history. In the wake of the brutal creature's devastating attack, it had been reduced to ruins, crushed beyond recognition. The signboard, which had once stood proudly, was now shattered, its remains buried under the rubble.

The brutal creature, whose attack had caused all this destruction, slowly raised its head from the debris. Its monstrous form emerged from the ruins, unaffected by its own rampage. The massive, clawed limbs of its grotesque body trembled slightly before it let out a deep, guttural growl, its predatory gaze locked onto Kaguya once again.

The humans on the ground were stunned by the scene before them. They had never expected that what appeared to be just a casual attack could possess such terrifying power. It was simply unimaginable.

"Unforgivable sins shall not be pardoned."

Burning with rage, Kaguya lifted her head, clenched her fist, and extended her arm to point toward the distant brutal creature. The fury in her voice carried an unmistakable intent to destroy.

But—

Wasn't it you who destroyed it?

The humans on the ground couldn't help but complain in their hearts. Of course, out of fear of Kaguya's overwhelming strength, they only dared to voice their frustrations internally, not out loud.

At the same time, far away from the battlefield, atop a distant mountain range—

"She's not wrong. If all your research over the past ten years has only produced this kind of ugly trash, then it's truly disappointing. Doctor, wouldn't you agree?"

A slender man with strikingly handsome features turned around, smiling as he spoke.

He was none other than Kichimura Washuu.

"You can rest assured about that," Kanou Akihiro responded, the corner of his mouth curling into a faint smile. "This is merely an experimental specimen. Its power is not limited to this. The real show is only just beginning."

"Oh?" Kichimura Washuu raised an eyebrow slightly in surprise. "Then I shall eagerly await it."

At that moment, on the battlefield—

The brutal creature, which had been knocked down earlier, let out a piercing roar. The monstrous figure that had been battered and smashed into the ruins suddenly began to tremble violently. The sound of muscles tearing and regenerating echoed through the air.

Cracks spread across its monstrous body as its flesh expanded and distorted. The creature's back split open, revealing writhing masses of tissue and rapidly growing kagune, unfolding like a grotesque flower.

"This is... a Kakuja."

Those who had experience dealing with ghouls immediately recognized what was happening. Their expressions darkened.

A Kakuja referred to a ghoul whose RC cell count had drastically increased due to continuous cannibalism, leading to the evolution of their kagune. Unlike normal ghouls, Kakujas possessed enhanced strength, tougher defenses, and were far more ferocious.

Some fully developed Kakujas could even surpass ordinary ghouls by an overwhelming margin, becoming nightmarish monsters feared by all.

The brutal creature before them had now completely transformed. Unlike ordinary Kakuja mutations, this one was even more abnormal. Its bloated, grotesque body had been forcibly reshaped through artificial means. This was no longer a natural evolution but a controlled mutation, its existence already straying from the realm of reason. It had become something even more terrifying—something beyond comprehension.

What should we do?

However, just as the humans were gripped by fear and unease, the brutal creature had already regained its balance. In an instant, it bent its knees slightly, and with a single step, it surged forward like a cannonball. The terrifying force behind its charge caused the ground beneath it to shatter, sending cracks sprawling in all directions. The resulting shockwave tore through the air, its speed so fast that the human eye could barely keep up.

"This is bad!"

Everyone was shocked. They hadn't expected the brutal creature to recover so quickly. What was even more frightening was that its speed had drastically increased compared to before, making it almost impossible to react in time. In the blink of an eye, it had already appeared before Kaguya.

Just as everyone felt a sense of impending doom—

A clear, heavenly voice suddenly rang out, resonating as though it were whispered directly into their ears.

"Susanoo."

The moment the words were spoken, a faint purple radiance burst forth. In an instant, it transformed into a brilliant, dazzling light that filled the entire sky, dyeing it a deep violet. The resplendent glow was so blinding that people instinctively shut their eyes.

Boom!

A deafening explosion erupted, unleashing a massive shockwave that sent a raging storm tearing through the battlefield. The force was so great that the surrounding buildings were left in shambles, reduced to wreckage in an instant.

When the people finally opened their eyes, they were left utterly stunned.

Before them stood a colossal giant.

Her appearance was exquisitely beautiful, breathtakingly so. She bore a resemblance to an ancient warrior, clad in gleaming armor that shimmered like polished steel, sculpted as if she were a divine creation. At first glance, her figure appeared delicate and graceful, but in truth, she was towering and imposing, even larger than the brutal creature itself. The sheer presence of her form exuded an undeniable majesty.

This was Kaguya's Susanoo.

The Susanoo itself did not have a fixed form; rather, it manifested according to the will of its user. The shape of Susanoo was determined by one's inner thoughts and convictions, which was why the Susanoo of Uchiha Sasuke, Uchiha Itachi, and Uchiha Madara all appeared differently.

Kaguya's Susanoo was no exception. However, unlike the others, she possessed a much stronger spiritual force, allowing her to modify its appearance to her preference.

To Kaguya, the original form of Susanoo was unbearably ugly—so ugly that she couldn't bear to look at it. If it was meant to intimidate enemies, it was passable, but taking it out in public? That was another issue entirely. What if it scared people? That wouldn't be ideal.

So, Kaguya decided to modify her Susanoo. After all, if she was going to use it, it had to look presentable. Having something that looked like a villainous monster following her around would be terrible for her image.

At that moment, the brutal creature, which had been knocked to the ground earlier, let out a furious growl and once again charged forward, swinging its enormous claws toward Kaguya with terrifying momentum. The sheer force of its attack sent violent tremors through the ground, creating a thunderous impact that cracked the earth beneath its feet.

Kaguya's Susanoo turned its head, the corners of her lips curling into a faint smile. A sharp glint flashed through her clear eyes as she spoke softly:

"Are those your last words?"

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