Chapter 381: This Moment, Just Like That Moment (Final Chapter)
To the many ninjas present, it seemed that the very moment Kaguya activated her Expanding Truth-Seeking Orb, Hyuga Fuji had already placed a finger on her forehead, instantly taking control.
The massive orb, radiating an aura of absolute destruction, began to collapse as it lost Kaguya's chakra, disintegrating into black dust that scattered in the wind.
Kaguya's figure was enveloped by the Virtual Divine Tree, becoming one of its core components.
On the other side, Hyuga Fuji withdrew his hand and casually waved it. Behind him, the nine Tailed Beasts materialized one after another, their gazes filled with complexity as they looked at him.
This… wasn't how the Sage of Six Paths' prophecy had described it, was it?
There was no scene of a blue-eyed youth playing with the Tailed Beasts—only Hyuga Fuji rescuing them from Kaguya's grasp. And judging by what Hyuga Fuji had just told them telepathically, they would now have to assist him with his experiments.
Was this really the Child of Prophecy? Or was he the Child of Destruction?
Kurama muttered to himself.
"That old man must have been senile to believe in such a prophecy…"
But then again, Hyuga Fuji had saved them. They owed him a debt.
With the nine Tailed Beasts at his back, Hyuga Fuji stepped forward to face the gathered shinobi.
Madara and Hashirama exchanged a glance.
Madara smirked. "This brat is here to make a show of force. What do you plan to do?"
"I've never been one to interfere unnecessarily," Hashirama replied. "The Sage of Six Paths only told us to watch over him. So…"
He paused briefly, then flashed a bright smile.
"This is the best opportunity for the shinobi world to unite and step toward peace. I wouldn't want to ruin that!"
With those words, Hashirama's figure appeared behind Hyuga Fuji, expressing his support.
Madara sighed. He saw no reason to stubbornly resist. Stepping forward, he too stood behind Hyuga Fuji.
Infinite Tsukuyomi had been a lie. False peace was meaningless. If that was the case, he might as well see for himself what true peace looked like.
Seeing this, the ninjas from the Land of Snow, the Land of Water, and even several smaller nations glanced at each other before using the Body Flicker Technique to move behind Hyuga Fuji as well.
Hashirama Senju, Madara Uchiha, the previous Kage…
Even without Hyuga Fuji, this was a force that no nation could possibly defeat.
Watching Hyuga Fuji approach, surrounded by a tide of powerful figures, Minato felt a strange sense of déjà vu.
This scene… it was so familiar.
Years ago, he too had walked forward, flanked by supporters, crushing Danzo under the weight of sheer momentum, ascending to the position of Hokage to fulfill his ideals.
This moment, just like that moment!
Now, was Hyuga Fuji standing atop the shinobi world, having crushed Kaguya and the Allied Shinobi Forces?
Minato let out a wry smile.
No, Hyuga Fuji had already been at the peak for a long time. It was just that many had refused to accept it.
But now, there was no choice left but to accept.
Hidden among the ranks of the shinobi, Danzo stared blankly at the scene before him, then lowered his head, unable to bear watching any longer.
Orochimaru, also present, observed quietly, his golden eyes flickering with interest. A smirk played at his lips.
"Jiraiya, my student… not bad, is he?"
Jiraiya, who had been watching with mixed emotions, blinked in confusion at first, then stared in disbelief.
"…Hyuga Fuji is your student?"
"A mere member of the Hyuga clan, no matter how gifted, wouldn't have made it this far without a proper mentor. You're only realizing this now?"
The Third Hokage let out a helpless sigh, shooting Orochimaru a complicated look before saying simply, "Well done."
Few understood the full weight behind those words, but Orochimaru did.
He chuckled softly.
"Taking in Hyuga Fuji… was the best decision I ever made."
At that moment, Hyuga Fuji arrived before Tsunade, the leader of the Allied Shinobi Forces.
"Today, the shinobi world unites. The nations shall merge. Do you have any objections?"
The crowd held their breath.
Only Hyuga Fuji's voice echoed in the air.
It was a simple question, devoid of any coercion or pressure.
The ninjas behind him stood silent, waiting for Tsunade's response. There was no display of overwhelming power—no Susanoo summoned like Fugaku had once done, no giant summoning beasts like the Three Legendary Sannin, no oppressive presence at all.
Yet, standing on the opposing side, Tsunade felt suffocated.
She had countless shinobi behind her, yet their presence gave her no courage.
This was an unstoppable force. It wasn't a matter of whether she could resist—it was that she dared not.
Back then, was this the same feeling that had crushed Danzo?
This moment, just like that moment!
But at least, she was better off than Danzo.
The shinobi behind her did not retreat in fear.
Tsunade glanced at their familiar faces—her comrades, her villagers. Some looked exhausted, others resolute, and many bore unconcealed worry. Yet, despite everything, they stood their ground, ready to face whatever fate awaited them.
As Hokage, as the Daimyo of the Land of Fire, she had many excuses to justify resistance.
But in the face of a single truth, all those excuses crumbled.
Acknowledging defeat today… would bring peace tomorrow.
"…The nations surrender."
The four simple words carried the weight of an era.
A collective feeling of surrealism swept through the shinobi.
Even those who had been prepared to fight to the bitter end found themselves unable to object.
Instead, many felt a strange sense of relief.
At least, they no longer had to face Hyuga Fuji.
Hearing Tsunade's response, Hashirama concealed the complexity in his eyes and let out a long sigh.
An era had ended. A new one had begun.
The era of the Five Great Nations was over.
From this day forth, the shinobi world was unified!
…
Receiving Tsunade's answer, Hyuga Fuji's expression remained calm, but a faint smile appeared.
He cast a glance at Minato, then turned his gaze skyward, as if peering into an unseen galaxy.
"This… is the new era."
Normally, such sentimental musings would be cast aside the moment they surfaced in his mind.
But at this moment, he allowed himself to indulge in thought.
The shinobi world had already undergone immense change because of him. The so-called original storyline no longer existed.
Naruto and Sasuke were still here, but the world no longer revolved around them. Their paths would not be the same as before.
Likewise, the Otsutsuki's future attacks—would they be altered because of his presence?
That remained unknown.
But…
Hyuga Fuji narrowed his eyes.
With a single thought, an imperceptible wave of pale blue energy radiated outward from his body, pulsing like solar waves across the entire shinobi world.
In an instant, he could perceive the perspectives of Hyuga Miyuki and her companions, who had just planned to return to the Land of Snow.
His awareness expanded further—first encompassing a kilometer, then a hundred thousand, then a million…
Eventually, the entire shinobi world lay before him, mapped out within his mind.
Nearby, the Virtual Divine Tree swayed gently, ready to channel the chakra of the entire world into him at any moment.
"The shinobi world has already changed because of me."
"No matter how you choose to attack…"
"I'll be waiting."
(End)
(T/N: Thanks for reading till now. This is the final chapter)