The icy realm within the Heavenly Palace.
Inside an Otsutsuki Clan teleportation array, waves of chakra fluctuations rippled through the space. At first, the array was unstable, but soon it returned to normal. It's no surprise that the Otsutsuki have ruled over countless planets for so many years—they have their own methods. But in the end, even this teleportation array is just another application of chakra, nothing too complicated in principle.
It's similar to the Sun God Seal network that Hyuga Hitoshi built using his Golden Wheel Tenseigan. With his current control, he could set up space-time ninjutsu teleportation points in multiple locations across the shinobi world, allowing his subordinates to use these coordinates and the Sun God Seal for teleportation. The Otsutsuki Clan likely built their teleportation arrays using a similar method.
But being able to create an entire star map and establish teleportation points on different planets—it speaks volumes about the power of the ones who made these arrays.
Hyuga Hitoshi had long known that the Otsutsuki Clan had powerful individuals. That's why, for the sake of the shinobi world's continued development, he had been searching for ways to grow stronger. Using his golden finger and the evolution of the Golden Wheel Tenseigan, he had already mapped out his path to power, along with the actions needed to achieve it.
*Buzz—*
Suddenly, the teleportation array lit up brightly. The Tomoe Rinnegan at Hyuga Hitoshi's waist emitted a red glow, fully activating the array. Uchiha Madara followed closely behind, stepping in.
The next moment, Uchiha Madara felt something strange—his mind went completely blank, and a series of bizarre images appeared in his head.
The first scene showed Kaguya in her original form, kneeling on one knee before a unicorn-horned Otsutsuki Isshiki inside a palace. It looked like they were receiving some kind of mission. Isshiki's face showed excitement, while Kaguya appeared hesitant—like she wanted to resist but didn't dare to.
The next scene showed the two of them arriving on Earth. Kaguya, unwilling to be sacrificed, suddenly attacked Isshiki. Isshiki barely managed to survive after losing half his body, while Kaguya took control of the Divine Tree on Earth and consumed its Chakra Fruit.
Was this Kaguya's memory?
Or perhaps some kind of recorded image within the teleportation array?
This was the true, undeniable origin of the shinobi world!
Uchiha Madara finally saw the Infinite Tsukuyomi he had always dreamed of. The scene showed the shinobi world from a thousand years ago—Kaguya used the Yellow Izumi and Hiraizaka to connect to a distant planet in space, successfully casting the Infinite Tsukuyomi. But the peaceful world he had envisioned never came to be. Kaguya's separated chakra turned into two human beings. They discovered the truth about the Infinite Tsukuyomi—those who lost themselves to it would eventually become White Zetsu.
In the end, after a great battle, Kaguya was sealed away. And that black, shapeless being—the so-called product of Yin-Yang Release—was none other than Kaguya's third son, Otsutsuki Black Zetsu.
But something seemed off to Uchiha Madara. The scenes in his mind took an unexpected turn. In these visions, there was no Sun God Kingdom. There was no Lord of the Sun, Hyuga Hitoshi. Instead, the images showed a crazed Obito launching the Fourth Shinobi World War. Madara himself was resurrected using Edo Tensei and forced to fight in the war.
And in the end… Black Zetsu stabbed him in the chest.
*Buzz—*
The eerie images suddenly vanished, and his surroundings became clear again. Uchiha Madara slowly opened his eyes, realizing that a gentle force was wrapping around him, guiding him downwards at an even pace.
Beneath him was a planet shrouded in decay, radiating waves of death that made him feel extremely uncomfortable.
"Just now..."
Uchiha Madara opened his mouth, his mind filled with countless questions.
"The world is full of endless possibilities," Hyuga Hitoshi said calmly.
"Perhaps, during the teleportation, your chakra linked to a certain possible reality. These things can happen. You can think of it as a real world—after all, it's simply one of many possible outcomes."
"In that world, you still failed."
That world felt even more real than the one he was experiencing now.
Placing his hand on his chest, Uchiha Madara frowned. In that world, Black Zetsu had completely manipulated him. No, thinking about it now, if the Sun God Kingdom hadn't appeared out of nowhere, he would have still been played like a pawn.
"Infinite Tsukuyomi was just a key to revive Black Zetsu's mother and free her from her seal."
With a mix of regret and relief in his voice, Uchiha Madara let out a weary smile. He had finally accepted the truth. It felt as if he had lived an entirely different life, like a fleeting dream.
Hyuga Hitoshi was right. If he hadn't completely lost hope in this world, why would he have chosen to accept a false world of peace where everyone was trapped in a dream?
But thankfully, the ninja world now had the Sun God Kingdom. It had strong warriors like Hyuga Hitoshi. The peace before him was real, and he was doing his part to protect it.
"But your desire for peace was genuine. Normally, I respect and acknowledge those who truly believe in their ideals."
Hyuga Hitoshi smiled slightly and patted Uchiha Madara on the shoulder.
"I'm going to take the ninja world you just experienced and turn it into a downgraded version of Infinite Tsukuyomi—a 'Limited Tsukuyomi' scenario. I want to see how you and others act in that version of the ninja world while keeping your current memories. If possible, I'll also make it part of the upcoming ninja world tournament. It's a chance to live a different kind of life and a way to truly understand someone by how they react in that world."
"Like I said before, you're lucky. Not only will you witness the Divine Tree bearing fruit, but you're also the first to experience different versions of the ninja world at various points in time."
The Limited Tsukuyomi scenarios would be even richer in detail. Hyuga Hitoshi even wanted to design them like a game, letting people live out different lives. Of course, there had to be restrictions—certain things were set in stone, like the status of the divine concubines. Hyuga Hitoshi wouldn't allow that to change, not even in a dream.
The truth of the ninja world…
Uchiha Madara took a deep breath. He had thought his mind was already hardened, that he was strong enough to face any truth. But even now, he still felt shaken, as if he were seeing the world clearly for the first time.
That long dream contained far more than he had realized. It even touched on the reincarnations of Asura and Indra. It turned out that, just like him and Hashirama, they had once been brothers a thousand years ago.
Hmm… That wasn't too hard to accept.
But to think that the thousand-year conflict of the ninja world was all part of the Sage of Six Paths' plan? That he was the true cause of all the chaos and death? That bastard was even worse than Black Zetsu, who had deceived him.
Still, what really puzzled Uchiha Madara was why Hyuga Hitoshi was telling him all this. Being singled out like this made him feel strangely flattered.
After all, he fully understood the gap between himself and Hyuga Hitoshi now. He also finally grasped why, years ago, when this man visited the ninja academy in Konoha, he wrote the words "Broaden Your Horizons" on the blackboard.
While everyone else in the ninja world was scheming for power, fighting for the Hokage seat, or securing benefits for their clans, this man had already moved beyond all that. He was studying the very origins of chakra, questioning why ninjas even existed, and figuring out how to fight the real threats—the Otsutsuki clan from beyond this world.
In terms of vision and strength, they weren't even close to the level of Hyuga Hitoshi's shadow.
Without a doubt, he was someone worthy of admiration—a man who had earned Uchiha Madara's respect. The last person to make him feel this way was Senju Hashirama, but now, even Hashirama might have to take a backseat.
With Hyuga Hitoshi around, the ninja world was truly fortunate!
What impressed Uchiha Madara even more was that this man wasn't just wasting his time on empty theories. He had actually found answers. He had gathered the clues and confirmed the existence of the Otsutsuki clan. He even figured out how to deal with them. Unlike Hashirama, who just left unfinished business for future generations, Hyuga Hitoshi was taking responsibility for solving the problem himself.
Normally, Uchiha Madara wasn't one to praise others. And when he did, his compliments usually had a sarcastic edge to them. But this man didn't need any praise from him. Otherwise, he might have said, "You're damn impressive."
And yet, despite being such a person, Hyuga Hitoshi seemed to value him. That made Madara feel both ashamed and a little proud.
See that?
The Sun God himself recognized his deep desire for peace!
If this had happened before he learned the truth about the ninja world, he might have scoffed. After all, it was normal for people to admire Uchiha Madara. Of course, they should praise him—it was only natural.
But now, he didn't see it that way. Instead, he actually felt happy about the Sun God's recognition.
It was a strange change in him, but it made sense. He was certain that Hyuga Hitoshi wouldn't have told him all this for no reason—there must be something he wanted him to do. This was a sign of trust.
Realizing this, Uchiha Madara held back from asking why Hyuga Hitoshi was telling him all this. There was no need. After all, the Sun God had said it himself—he respected men who took action for peace. That was enough.
Besides…
Uchiha Madara lowered his gaze, his frown deepening.
As he got closer to the planet beneath him, he could finally see its full form from above.
"So this is what a planet looks like after the Divine Tree has drained it dry…"
Even though Uchiha Madara knew nothing about astronomy or planetary life cycles, he didn't need that knowledge to feel it. This planet was screaming in agony. It was dying.
There was no trace of life. Only a black, deathly energy seeped from the surface. The closer he got, the clearer it became—a massive tree stood in the distance, its countless roots writhing across the land, making the planet's suffering even worse.
"This could have been Earth's fate."
Hyuga Hitoshi was much more direct. His golden and blue Tenseigan eyes flickered as he confirmed that his connection to the Golden Wheel Tenseigan was intact. Then, he turned his gaze to the towering Divine Tree.
"Think about it. If the Rabbit Goddess hadn't messed up so badly a thousand years ago, she would've basically been on Earth's side by accident. Otherwise, the ninja era would have ended a thousand years ago."
Earth was special. Special enough that even after a Divine Tree successfully bore fruit, it still had an abundance of natural energy and life. Special enough that, when thousands of people prayed for salvation, Kaguya's chakra split from her body and formed two distinct beings.
If Kaguya hadn't ambushed Isshiki a thousand years ago, there would have been two God Trees on Earth, both absorbing chakra from living beings. Two chakra fruits would have ripened one after another, constantly sending energy back to the Otsutsuki homeworld. It wouldn't have taken long before Earth ended up just like the planet beneath their feet—lifeless and barren.
"Hmph!"
Hearing Hyuga Hitoshi criticize her, Kaguya pouted and let out a soft snort. In her small doll-like form, she swiftly flew up and kicked him.
Was she really someone who wasted a good hand?
Hadn't she chosen to stand with Earth and fight against the Otsutsuki?
You could say the process wasn't perfect, but in the end, she bought the ninja world a thousand years to develop while delaying the Otsutsuki for just as long. That alone made her a hero.
"So, to stop something like that from happening again, we need to deal with the problem at the root."
Hyuga Hitoshi took a deep breath as the golden-wheel Tenseigan's image appeared behind him. Seeing his actions, Kaguya got serious as well. She casually shifted size, returning to her human form, and then floated into Hyuga Hitoshi's arms.
The next second, as her chakra connected with his, the nine-tomoe Rinnegan on her forehead slowly closed. At the same time, the golden-wheel Tenseigan behind Hitoshi began changing—nine tomoe and Rinnegan-like patterns appeared on it, making it look even more mysterious.
It made sense. After all, the Otsutsuki trio had called Kaguya a "living chakra fruit." Her existence was like the final missing piece to complete the golden-wheel Tenseigan, at least temporarily. In this fused state, Hyuga Hitoshi's power surged again, allowing him to use all the abilities of the Rinnegan and Sharingan, even though he originally didn't possess a Rinnegan.
In simple terms, there was a perfect phrase to describe this state—"husband-and-wife tag team." Kaguya loved the name.
To her, a wife was singular. Anyone else was just a concubine. Hyuga Hitoshi didn't bother explaining. He simply stated that all beings were equal—he was a god without a queen, and everyone was a consort.
Right now, though, thanks to the golden-wheel Tenseigan linking him to Kaguya's power, he had reached an unprecedented peak. This fusion also deepened his understanding of the chakra fruit's mysteries.
But this power wasn't pure. To use it long-term, he needed to purify the negative energy within the chakra fruit, using the golden-wheel Tenseigan's absorbed power from Moryo.
Only after fully merging with Kaguya did he finally understand why people who consumed chakra fruits always ended up unstable. It made sense—each fruit contained the essence of an entire planet, packed with overwhelming negative energy. Without proper purification, it would inevitably affect the user's mind.
Hyuga Hitoshi felt fortunate that he had let the golden-wheel Tenseigan absorb Moryo back in the Land of Demons. Otherwise, absorbing a chakra fruit would have been much harder. Moryo's power acted like a converter, turning negative energy into natural energy that could be safely absorbed. Whether it was the fruit Kaguya ate in the past or the one ripening now, this method worked.
"This power…"
Beside him, Uchiha Madara, with his single Rinnegan, stared at Hyuga Hitoshi in shock. He had never seen such overwhelming chakra before.
Floating above the dying planet, Hyuga Hitoshi radiated like an artificial sun. His power was so intense that it brought traces of life back to the desolate world. His blazing energy pushed away the darkness, casting light upon the dead land.
The glow even pierced through the God Tree's obstruction, nourishing the dim planet core. As he moved, Hyuga Hitoshi noticed something strange—he seemed to be forming a connection with the planet's dying core. As bits of the core's energy stopped resisting and merged into the golden-wheel Tenseigan, a look of realization crossed his face.
So, his theory was correct.
After countless evolutions and growth, the golden-wheel Tenseigan was beginning to move toward the level of creating its own world. However, both he and the Tenseigan were still too weak. A dying planet's core and the borrowed chakra fruit power weren't enough to reach that stage—he had only glimpsed the future path of evolution.
Now that he had the right idea, the next step was simple.
Hyuga Hitoshi lifted his gaze toward the God Tree in the distance.
Perhaps because the planet's core had willingly merged into the golden-wheel Tenseigan, the now-dead world had finally been fully absorbed by the tree. Above it, a flower bloomed, revealing a vibrant red chakra fruit.
That was his target.
If he let the golden-wheel Tenseigan absorb it, he wouldn't need Kaguya's help to reach his current state.
But once he obtained it, there would be one small problem to deal with.
"You lowly, worthless insect! Let go of Lady Kaguya!"
As the chakra fruit ripened, the planet crumbled, and the combined chakra of Kaguya and Hyuga Hitoshi spread into the surroundings, someone finally arrived.
And as soon as he spoke, Hyuga Hitoshi already had a good idea of what kind of person he was dealing with.
This guy viewed Earthlings the same way all Otsutsuki did—mere primitive creatures, not even worth being considered people.
But his attitude toward Kaguya…
Hyuga Hitoshi glanced at the woman in his arms, who didn't even bother looking at the newcomer. Then, he suddenly understood.
So even across species, as long as creatures had intelligence, simps would always exist.
No matter how obvious it was that Kaguya was the one clinging to him, burying her face in his chest, this guy still thought she was being held against her will. He actually thought he was here to "rescue" her.
Hyuga Hitoshi pondered for a moment, then decided to play along. He spread his arms wide and gave the furious-looking Otsutsuki a helpless glance, silently saying, "See? I'm not holding her."
As he made that gesture, Otsutsuki Ryūshiki's expression darkened.
But what made it even worse was Kaguya's next action.
Feeling insecure when Hyuga Hitoshi's hands left her, she snuggled even closer, shifting in his embrace. Then, she shamelessly grabbed his hand and placed it back on her waist.
"See? She's the one who did it."
Hyuga Hitoshi helpfully explained, then naturally wrapped his arm around her waist, still looking innocent.
These aliens…
Standing nearby, Uchiha Madara twitched at the corner of his mouth.
He looked at Hyuga Hitoshi.
Then he looked at the Otsutsuki whose expression was growing more twisted by the second, as if something inside him was shattering.
Madara could tell—this guy was about to explode.
And right then, as if to put the final nail in the coffin, Kaguya, satisfied with Hyuga Hitoshi's behavior, suddenly hooked her arms around his neck and planted a kiss on his cheek.
BOOM!
A terrifying burst of chakra exploded, shaking the surrounding space so violently that sonic booms echoed in all directions!
Sure enough, after everything he had been through, after finally getting to see his goddess, only to find that she had become someone else's devoted follower, he couldn't hold it in anymore!
Even Otsutsuki Ryūshiki, a clan member who had eaten Chakra Fruits and was considered an incredibly rare and valuable resource, was more than willing to fight.
A living Chakra Fruit, Otsutsuki Ryūshiki?
No, no!
He was the stepping stone for the ninja world to grow stronger!
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