Sorashiki Arrives

Tsukishiki had come and gone in a flash. From Gigue's perspective, she had barely returned to Otsutsuki Star before she appeared in front of him again, holding out a tree seed the size of a shot put.

Seeing the seed's size, Gigue thought, Tsukishiki really does have connections among the higher-ups. No wonder she got it done so quickly.

He examined the seed for a while, feeling the immense energy radiating from it. Though it had yet to be planted, it already gave him the impression of a ripe fruit.

Tsukishiki said coolly from beside him,

"You intend to use Otsutsuki Cangshiki as nourishment for this seed, don't you? I advise you not to rush. This planet has already been marked. The moment Cangshiki dies, Otsutsuki Genshiki and the others will know. They'll come after you, and you won't be able to eat the fruit right under their noses."

Gigue smiled faintly and tossed the seed in his hand. "Should you really be telling me this, given your position? Isn't this a betrayal of the Otsutsuki Clan?"

Tsukishiki scoffed. "I do as I please. As for the clan, I care only about the Moon Lineage. What do the lives of the other Otsutsuki have to do with me?"

"And yet, when you first arrived, you kept calling Kaguya a traitor?"

"Because she defied my will. She betrayed me."

"Fine. Whatever the case, I appreciate you giving me the seed. You have my word: if I wipe out the Otsutsuki, the Moon Lineage will survive."

"I don't need your thanks. I lost a wager, that's all. And as for your promise... Hah. You overestimate yourself!"

Gigue shrugged and let the argument drop. He put the seed into his dark space. Kaguya and Lily came over, and he smiled.

"We have the