"But the problem is... the Hyuga Clan has the Caged Bird Seal... Even if that guy on the moon captures someone from the Hyuga Clan, he should have no way to obtain the Hyuga Clan's eyes, right?"
Sasuke had spotted the crucial point.
He then glanced at Hyuga Mami, his suspicions multiplying.
Those words were also meant for Hyuga Mami to hear.
Whether it was Hyuga Hiashi, Hizashi Hyuga, or even the current head of the Hyuga Clan, Neji Hyuga...
They all had the Caged Bird Seal on their foreheads.
But this woman called Hyuga Mami...
That was right.
Hyuga Mami's forehead was completely smooth, without the slightest sign of the Caged Bird Seal.
Could she be the only special one in the entire Hyuga Clan?
Sasuke had lived through that era as a child, but his memories had already grown somewhat hazy.
So he did not know the full story of the Hyuga Clan's transformation back then.
"I'm afraid... that guy is after Lady Mami's eyes..."
Neji Hyuga said pensively.
Even Neji Hyuga did not know...
Hyuga Mami's Caged Bird Seal... was carved onto her lower abdomen...
Not having it on her forehead did not mean the Caged Bird Seal had to be engraved on her head.
"In that case, most of what happened becomes clear..."
Kakashi looked toward Shikamaru.
"Shikamaru, you'll be the squad leader for this mission... Hold out your hand..."
At that, Shikamaru stepped forward and held out his right hand.
Heavenly Astronomical Hand Seal.
Soon, a Timer Disk engraved with characters appeared in Shikamaru's hand.
"What time is this thing showing?"
Shikamaru looked at his palm.
"It's the countdown to Earth's destruction..."
Kakashi explained calmly.
"In other words... it shows how long Earth can withstand the moon's approach... the time remaining until that limit is