Genshiki Appears

The entire Sun Lineage was refined in an instant. Far away, Hishiki drew in the immense life energy pouring from the alchemy furnace.

Like the red fishing gear Urashiki wielded, the alchemy furnace was Hishiki's personal treasure. Named Niu Tsu Hime, it could refine all things and return their essence to its master.

As the energy within him surged, Hishiki threw back his head and howled. The chakra pouring from his body became a fierce wind that tore across the sky. Several members of the Blue Lineage had only just arrived nearby when the wind struck, cutting them in half before they could react.

Fortunately, a cut alone was not enough to kill them. Once they had restored their bodies, none dared approach to investigate. Had they known what had happened to the Sun Lineage, they might have fled Otsutsuki Star on the spot.

A sickly smile spread across Hishiki's face after he wiped out his entire lineage. He had never considered them family. They were livestock he had raised. Now that they were fattened up, it was time to slaughter them and feast.

But the Sun Lineage alone could not satisfy Hishiki's appetite. He wanted every Otsutsuki on the planet, along with the one he had carefully raised to be the "fattest" of all: his dearest sister, Tsukishiki.

Through the Byakugan, Tsukishiki had already seen the source of Hishiki's energy. The Sun Lineage had become fuel for that alchemy furnace. She had never imagined he could be so ruthless.

The last trace of affection Tsukishiki felt for her brother vanished at the sight of the Sun Lineage's fate. She clenched her fists, and her surging chakra became blazing azure flames. A crystalline bridge appeared beneath her feet, spanning the sky.

Tsukishiki stood at the end of the bridge, bathed