In the hollow hole in his chest, a blue light emerged as the Hogyoku, now fully integrated with Yukika, responded to his call and began releasing its power. Spiritual pressure erupted, gathering endlessly onto Yukika's wings.
"That corner... even prettier than me," Kaguya blushed, touching her forehead. The most attractive feature of the Otsutsuki clan was their forehead horn—its shape, beauty, and size represented status. Kaguya was mesmerized by Yukika's unique horn.
Not only that, but Kaguya clearly sensed the terrifying power emanating from Yukika. It far surpassed the chakra fruit within her and any energy she knew—even Earth's original power couldn't compare. Only strength and sincerity could truly conquer her.
Just then, countless figures appeared in the distance, making Kaguya turn her head slowly. Byakugan. Otsutsuki robes. Familiar auras. They were Hamura's descendants. A flash of killing intent appeared in her eyes, and she became eager to act.
"Step back—and collect their Byakugan for me," Yukika said calmly, declaring the Otsutsuki clan's doom on the moon. There was no mercy in the ninja world. These people would have died anyway, either because of Yukika's arrival or internal conflicts and wars. As Uchiha Itachi said, those who turn their blades on comrades and family meet bad ends. Hamura and Hagoromo had sealed their own mother; their descendants would continue to suffer.
Kaguya nodded, her aura exploding as she swept away several enemies. Yukika found her lack of combat skills a bit frustrating. Before coming to Earth, Kaguya had been just a regular Otsutsuki and hadn't undergone ninja training. Yukika couldn't figure out how she managed to ambush the Otsutsuki back then. Even so, her chakra strength far outclassed Hamura's descendants, so their deaths were inevitable.
As Yukika's wings gathered enough power, spiritual pressure filled his body, increasing his strength bit by bit. A crack appeared on the moon. The entire moon trembled as the Sage of Six Paths' residual power within the star destruction resisted Yukika's spiritual pressure. But chakra couldn't surpass the destructive power of spiritual pressure, especially Yukika's strength now enhanced by the Hogyoku!
Buildings on the moon collapsed as Kaguya hunted and killed the Otsutsuki clan one by one, collecting their Byakugan. She didn't know why Yukika wanted those low-tier Byakugan, but since he asked, she would do it. She wasn't just a pretty face; even in the original series, with her full power restored, Naruto and Sasuke couldn't defeat her.
The moon quaked, and people in the ninja world looked up in confusion as someone first noticed something strange. Even the ninja village leaders negotiating with Hashirama gasped. The moon... was cracking. This was a first in ninja world history.
"What's going on up there? Am I seeing things?"
"You're not seeing things. Everyone sees it."
"Is the moon really splitting? Are you kidding?"
"I heard Yukika-sama and that woman once went to the moon. Could it be them…?"
Countless speculations spread. Only Yukika could cause something like this. As the moon cracked, its blood-red hue returned to gold. Two broken halves hung high in the sky, a beautiful sight. No one knew what had happened on the moon.
Meanwhile, unlike the confused ninjas, the senior ninja village leaders before the Senju brothers looked incredulous. Ohnoki adjusted his words and kindly reminded, "Sir, I think you should reconsider what you're saying."
It wasn't Hashirama who had the true power to unify—it was Yukika. Maybe Hashirama had been revived and was a bit out of touch, but Tobirama, as the strategic mind behind Konoha's rise, knew the village leaders' tricks. They were trying to use Hashirama's authority to make peaceful agreements, hoping Yukika would hold back.
"If you think you can threaten Yukika-sama with Hashirama-sama's name, you're wrong," Orochimaru added, smiling. "Hashirama-sama's influence is great, but it's not enough to make the Senju obey. The living won't listen to the dead."
Hashirama wasn't bothered and felt proud of Yukika. Tobirama suddenly smiled and whispered something to Hashirama, who hesitated. "Are you sure?"
"Of course."
Hashirama touched his chin and looked ahead. This scene was like a Five Kage Summit. Clearing his throat, Hashirama said, "Decades ago, I hoped everyone could understand each other and not invade one another. But after I died, the First and Second Ninja Wars broke out. That shows mutual understanding is hard to achieve."
With a sigh, Hashirama's regret turned into relief. "So here, as the founder of Konoha… oh, right." He pulled Madara over. "And this guy too. We declare the peace treaty void. The unification plan officially begins!"