Planting a Tree on Otsutsuki Star

"He was trying to drive a wedge between us."

Gigue spread his hands and said frankly to Tsukishiki beside him.

Tsukishiki rolled her eyes at him and said,

"Of course I know. I don't need you to remind me."

What Otsutsuki Hishiki had said before leaving was clearly meant to tell Tsukishiki that Gigue also fed Otsutsuki to the Ten-Tails, and that if she stayed by his side, she would sooner or later become the Ten-Tails' food.

In fact, Otsutsuki Hishiki had spoken with some sincerity. After all, if Tsukishiki really fell into Gigue's hands, his losses would be immense.

However, Gigue had already shown through his actions that he had no such intentions toward Otsutsuki Tsukishiki, and Tsukishiki herself knew that clearly.

If Gigue truly intended to feed her to the Ten-Tails, she would have long since ended up like Otsutsuki Cangshiki. There was no need for him to let her roam free outside, especially since, if she truly set her mind on escaping, even Gigue would have a hard time catching someone with time-based abilities like hers.

So, Otsutsuki Hishiki's so-called warning only made Tsukishiki dislike him even more.

After thinking for a moment, Tsukishiki said solemnly,

"Even Otsutsuki Hishiki has come, so Otsutsuki Genshiki must already know I've returned. He'll be the next one to come."

"If soldiers come, we'll meet them with generals; if water comes, we'll block it with earth. Since I've already come here, I naturally have nothing to fear from Otsutsuki Genshiki."

"It's good that you're confident, but Otsutsuki Genshiki is extremely mysterious. You must be exceedingly cautious when dealing with him."

Gigue nodded. He had never dared underestimate Genshiki, the acknowledged strongest of the Otsutsuki Five Elders. He had even prepared himself for the possibility that his overall strength was inferior to