Star City, night.
This city, which grew rapidly under the rule of Asura, is still brightly lit even at night.
Different from the silence of Konoha, the night of Star City carries a vigorous and forward vitality.
In the core area of Star City, a dome building made of black Black Tortoise rock was brightly lit inside, and filled with a cold, unnatural silence.
This is the exclusive research and command center of Menma. In the huge space, apart from the slowly rotating complex three-dimensional star map composed of pure chakra suspended in the center, there are only a few strange instruments connected to unknown lines that emit low sounds.
Menma stood in front of the star map, with a tall and straight posture.
Wearing the iconic Three-Eyed Fox Mask, he looked extremely calm under the dim blue light. Only his deep blue pupils were so sharp that they seemed to pierce the stars.
He stretched out his index finger, condensed a little light on his fingertip, and gently touched a certain node on the floating star map.
The node lit up instantly, like a stone thrown into a calm lake, and a circle of invisible fluctuations that could be sensed by a specific soul spread out instantly.
This is Chakra Network, constructed through "Imprinted Tsukuyomi" and "Hachiyo". It transcends distances, ignores barriers, and issues a silent summons.
Not long after, the air rippled like water waves, and a figure wearing a dark high-collared outfit seemed to be peeled out of the shadows.
Uchiha Hikari was still cold, with an expressionless face on her delicate and cold face. When she appeared, there seemed to be a hint of a sharp blade in the air.
But there was an imperceptible softness in the pair of Mangekyō Sharingan looking at Menma.
Immediately afterwards, the door on the side opened, and the figure of Uzumaki Fuka walked out.
She wears an improved red Uzumaki Clan suit that is easy to move around, and a Hoshinin style vest. Her long, bright red hair is flowing down smoothly. She has a gentle but capable expression, and a gentle temperament with the maturity accumulated over the years.
Almost at the same time, the heavy metal door slid open silently.
Kaguya Kimimaro walked in. The young man's figure was as straight as a javelin, with long gray-white hair hanging behind his shoulders. His face still had a sickly paleness. The transplanted Byakugan occasionally showed a hint of fierceness belonging to a fighting race.
Finally, in the shadow of the corner of the laboratory, the space was slightly distorted, and the figure of Shisui Uchiha emerged.
His expression was filled with lingering complexity, hiding deep worries and a trace of imperceptible struggle. The newly transplanted pair of Three-Tomoe Sharingan vigilantly scanned the surrounding cold environment and the members gathered here who could be called the core combat force of Land of Stars.
He knew that those who could be summoned here were Asura's most trusted and sharpest forces.
"Sir." Several people saluted in unison, and their voices echoed in the empty war room.
Even Shisui Uchiha bowed slightly.
Menma's eyes passed through the white Three-Eyed Fox Mask and slowly swept across the four people.
He turned around and traced the chakra star map with his fingertips. The star map instantly changed, focused and enlarged, and finally settled on the model of the planet Shinobi World.
The sphere that hangs high on the outside of the model, is specially enlarged, and emits the cold moonlight.
"Gathering everyone, I have a mission that requires you to follow me." Menma pointed at the enlarged moon.
His voice was low, but clearly penetrated the sound of the instrument,
As soon as this statement came out, everyone was slightly surprised.
The strength of Asura is obvious to all. He single-handedly attacked Hidden Leaf Village and Kumogakure. After making a big fuss, he was able to retreat calmly, even except for Shisui Uchiha and the other three people all knew that Asura had also been to Kirigakure, and took advantage of the Kaguya Clan's rebellion to bring back Kimimaro and Bai.
"Moon?" There was a hint of surprise in Uchiha Hikari's cold voice.
Even based on her experience, this was too unbelievable.
"This mission is to raid Otsutsuki Clan living inside the moon." Menma continued.
Shisui Uchiha's pupils shrank suddenly, looking at the figure on the main seat in disbelief.
Moon?
Otsutsuki Clan?
This has completely exceeded their knowledge of Shinobi World!
Menma did not give them time to digest, and continued to introduce it in a steady but unquestionable tone. The information was like a torrent impacting their cognition.
"Otsutsuki Clan of the moon is the younger brother of Sage of Six Paths, a descendant of Otsutsuki Hamura, and also the "Main House" of the Hyuga Clan. Thousands of years ago, Hamura led some tribesmen to move to the space inside the moon to guard the seal. They called themselves the "monitors" and "guardians" of Shinobi World, and regarded Shinobi World as a filthy place, intending to "purify" it."
"For some reason, after they lost Byakugan, their fighting style was completely different from Shinobi World. They relied on the special pupil technique "Giant Tenseigan" that was fused with countless Byakugan. It can control gravitational repulsion and control the puppet army. Its chakra is ancient and powerful and cannot be underestimated."
The Menma website tells the origin of the Moon Otsutsuki Clan, as well as the history of their split due to differences in ideas and the eventual outbreak of the Main House and Branch House wars.
"This raid mission." Menma's voice was decisive, breaking the solemnity. "The goal is to ascertain the location of its core area "Reincarnation Room", assess its war potential, obtain key intelligence, and, if necessary, annihilate the threat."
Then, Menma solemnly said, "After many years of war, Otsutsuki Clan on the moon has withered. There should still be two tribesmen and a large number of puppet legions. However, there are still two mysterious strong men on the moon. Although they are temporarily incapable of interfering with the present world, I do not rule out that one of them will find a way to talk to me."
Two mysterious and powerful men who cannot interfere in the present world?
A strong person who can make Asura pay attention and give special instructions?!
How powerful is it?!
Where did Asura know these secrets?
Menma's eyes fell on Uchiha Hikari: "So, light, your combat power is the key to fighting Moon Otsutsuki Clan in case I am not around."
Feeling Menma's attention, Uchiha Hikari raised his head slightly and nodded heavily.
Menma looked at Vanilla again. "Vanilla, prepare more Sealing Jutsu scrolls, especially powerful seals for energy bodies and puppets."
"Yes!" Vanilla was eager to try.
Finally, his eyes glanced at Kimimaro: "Speaking of the moon, Otsutsuki Clan is also the ancestor of your Kaguya Clan. Cherish this mission."
"Yes! Sir!" Kimimaro responded solemnly, knowing that he was the weakest in this mission, so he paid special attention to this opportunity.
"In addition." Menma paused, looking at Shisui, with a hint of meaning. "This time there will be Hyuga Branch Family's parents and Hizashi Hyuga traveling with him. He, as well as Hyuga Branch Family, will be a member of Land of Stars in the future."
This sentence is like a bomb dropped into the deep water.
"What?!" Shisui Uchiha could no longer remain silent and exclaimed!
He raised his head suddenly, the Three-Tomoe Sharingan in his pupils shrank slightly, his face was filled with extreme shock, even overshadowing the horror of "Moon" and "Otsutsuki Clan"!
Hyuga Branch Family parent?
Defect Konoha?
Join Land of Stars?
How is this possible?!
Hyuga Clan, especially Branch House, because of "Caged Bird" Cursed Seal, has always been regarded as the ninja clan that Konoha is least likely to betray --- is it because of the cruel "Caged Bird"?
Shisui This thought flashed through his mind instantly, and a chill rose up from his spine.
If even Hyuga Branch Family, who is known for his loyalty and discipline, felt a strong impulse within Konoha, making him almost want to send the news back to Konoha immediately!
But reason and cold reality woke him up instantly.
Here is the core of Star City!
Surrounded by Asura whose strength is unfathomable, Uchiha Hikari whose eye skills are several times more powerful than him, Uzumaki Clan Chang who is good at Sealing Jutsu, and Kaguya Clan boy who exudes a dangerous aura!
Asura If you dare to look him in the face and speak directly, you won't be afraid of him running away.
Any change on his part is tantamount to seeking death!
Shisui could only tighten his fists. This feeling of powerlessness made his new pair of Sharingan tremble slightly unconsciously.
Konoha's foundation is being eroded in a way he cannot imagine.
The gap inside Konoha was once again nakedly displayed in front of him.
A trace of understanding and indifference flashed through Uchiha Hikari's eyes. She had no feelings for Konoha, and her feelings for the Uchiha Clan were only because of Menma's needs.
Hyuga Branch Family is separated from Konoha. In her opinion, they are just dead branches naturally falling off from a decaying tree.
Uzumaki Fuka's expression remained calm, but there was a hint of relief in his eyes that Hyuga Branch Family was freed from restraint.
Kaguya Kimimaro didn't care about this at all. He only focused on "battle" and "enemy", with fighting intent burning in his white pupils.
"The mission is clear, prepare immediately." Menma gave the final order.
The three of them solemnly accepted the order, "Yes!"
Shisui Uchiha probably guessed the other party's purpose of bringing him along, so he could only respond accordingly.
Valley of the End.
The huge waterfall hangs upside down like the Milky Way, roaring into the deep pool, stirring up water mist all over the sky, and reflecting a blurred halo under the moonlight.
The two giant Taiseki statues, Senju Hashirama and Uchiha Madara, facing each other across the water, stand silently on both sides of the rushing river, like eternal monuments, telling the legends and hatreds of those decades ago.
Above the stone statue of Uchiha Madara, several figures stood quietly as if they appeared out of thin air.
Menma stood at the front, his black robe rustling in the night wind. The eyes under the mask penetrated the mist and looked at the stone statue of Hashirama opposite.
Uchiha Hikari stood on the left side of Menma, her dark clothes blown by the night wind. Mangekyō Sharingan looked like two cold stars in the night, warily scanning the surging river below and the dark jungle on the other side.
Beside her, Shisui Uchiha had her arms folded, her figure looking a little stiff, and the newly transplanted Sharingan was also turned on.
His complex gaze crossed the canyon and landed in the direction of the Hashirama stone statue on the opposite side. He was slightly in a daze, wondering what he was thinking.
Uzumaki Fuka stood quietly on the right, several special sealing spells in his hands shimmering in the moonlight.
Kaguya Kimimaro's gray hair moved slightly in the wind, standing at the back.
The huge roar of water covered up all the subtle sounds.
At the same time, Konoha is outside.
Hizashi Hyuga put on dark casual clothes that are easy to move around, with a restrained atmosphere.
He was accompanied by his wife, who was also dressed in simple clothes, and his young son Neji.
Neji seemed to be going out to visit relatives and it was Konoha's first time, so he held his mother's hand nervously.
Hyuga Hiashi personally sent them to the entrance of the village and looked at his brother with a complicated expression.
Hizashi asked for leave on the grounds of "visiting an old friend of the Kaguya Clan and taking Neji to relax". It was reasonable and reasonable. The time, route and even when he would come back were all clearly stated.
"Go early and come back early, Hizashi." Hiashi's voice had a hint of heaviness that was imperceptible.
Hizashi took a deep look at his brother. His eyes contained too many unspeakable things. In the end, he just bowed solemnly and saluted. "Yes, Mr. Patriarch."
Immediately, he took his wife and children with him and quickly disappeared.
Kaguya Clan is also in the territory of Land of Fire. After Hizashi arrived at the Kaguya Clan's clan with his wife and children, he was quickly welcomed by the leader of the Taketori clan. It was natural not to have a few drinks when meeting old friends.
Late at night.
Hizashi comforted his worried wife and sleeping son, left a Shadow Clone behind and quietly left the courtyard where he was temporarily staying.
Like a cheetah blending into the night, he maximized Byakugan's abilities, avoided Kaguya Clan's guards, and galloped in the direction of Valley of the End.
Relying on the secret coordinate mark left by Asura, Hizashi accurately arrived at this legendary battlefield.
He took a deep breath, the chakra in his body circulated, and he jumped up lightly. After a few ups and downs, he landed firmly on the broad and thick shoulders of the Senju Hashirama stone statue.
The night wind blew his short hair, and the "Caged Bird" Cursed Seal on his forehead looked particularly dazzling in the moonlight.
He stabilized his body and turned on Byakugan immediately!
Blue veins popped out! The powerful Byakugan perspective ability instantly penetrated the mist in the canyon and the distance of hundreds of meters, and accurately scanned the figures on the Uchiha Madara stone statue opposite!
Byakugan In the field of vision, the outline of chakra is clearly visible.
The first thing that sets off Byakugan is the iconic black robe and fox face, Asura!
Hizashi is certain in his heart.
But then, he saw clearly the people behind Asura, and the expression on his face instantly solidified, turning into extreme horror!
Two Uchikan?!
Uchiha Clan's chakra characteristics are very distinct, and the shape of one of the chakras is even more familiar?!
Hizashi Hyuga's breathing suddenly filled the room!
That face, those eyes, although the chakra strength is slightly weaker, but the unique chakra movement form, he who participated in the first battle of Shinobi World will never forget it!
Yuzhizu Shisui!
The "Body Flicker Shisui" who was well-known in the world, but disappeared inexplicably some time ago, is the genius of the Uchiga clan, Elite Jonin who is trusted by the imitator Hokage!
He is actually... really alive!
Moreover, I am standing next to "Asura" and in the camp of Land of Stars!
There is also a Uzumaki Clan person with warm and majestic chakra and iconic red hair?!
The last boy whose chakra has the aura of bones and bones, that feeling -
He will never admit his mistake!
Is he the orphan of the Hui Mie clan?!
The absurdity and impact of the giant beast made Hizashi almost unsteady!
The genius of Yu Zhiqiu turned against you?!
How is this possible?!
Yu Zhiqian Shisui appears here, and the Han Huang he represents is far more terrifying than seeing any Land of Stars strong man!
This means that Konoha's information may have been leaked long ago. Do even the Uchikan clan have requests from Asura like themselves?
The Uchika clan, Uzumaki Clan, Huicheng clan, and their Hyuga Clan!
What on earth do Asura want to do!
On top of the stone statue of Uchiha Madara opposite, Shisui Uchiha's gaze also penetrated the mist and fell on Hizashi Hyuga. He saw clearly the clear "" on the other person's forehead. Caged Bird"Cursed Seal", when it was confirmed that he was the parent of the Hyuga Branch Family, Shisui's heart felt like it was hit hard by a heavy hammer!
He had a faint hope before, hoping that it was some kind of conspiracy of Asura-
But I'll see it with my own eyes!
Hizashi Hyuga, really appears here!
What a real betrayal!
The complex moment in Shisui's eyes was replaced by a feeling of deep pain and confusion as his faith collapsed.
He stared intently at Hizashi on the stone statue opposite. Across the surging river, the roaring waterfall, and the invisible gap called "standpoint", where their eyes met, unspeakable shock and bitterness flowed silently.