Ōtsutsuki Descending from the Sky

Before dawn the next day, Hizashi quietly led two senior Chunin from the clan out of the village.

Because this meeting was regarded by the Main Branch as the Hyuga Clan's highest secret, the location chosen by both sides was not near the village, but deep in the mountains far to the east of it.

As they raced along, Hizashi glanced back over his shoulder.

He knew very well that an elite clan squad was following far behind them.

That squad was there to promptly relay the news back to the clan if anything unexpected happened, preventing Hizashi and the other two from being wiped out all at once and cutting off all communication. The Main Branch's arrangements also showed that they were uncertain about this meeting with the Ōtsutsuki Clan on the moon.

After traveling at full speed for an entire day, Hizashi and the other two finally reached the meeting place at dusk.

When they arrived at the foot of the mountain, one of the Hyuga Chunin asked, "Lord Hizashi, is this the place?"

Looking at the mountain before them, Hizashi nodded. Without even stopping to catch his breath, he immediately ordered, "One more push, everyone. Check the surroundings first!"

The two Hyuga Chunin nodded together, then flashed off in opposite directions.

Hizashi leaped into the air and headed straight for the mountaintop.

Surveying the terrain, clearing out traps, ensuring the meeting site was safe, and preparing an escape route in case of an accident—these were all qualities a qualified shinobi needed.

Before long, Hizashi arrived at a cliff atop the mountain and surveyed the area.

This mountain was located in the eastern Land of Fire, not too far from the ocean farther east. On a clear day, one could even vaguely see the distant sea from the