Reporting Safety; Seeking Our Predecessor

Space ripples spread across the platform above Konoha's Hokage Rock as Chiyo emerged from Yomotsu Hirasaka with Kaguya in his arms.

Tsunade, Mikoto, Izumi Uchiha, Hikari, and the others, who had sensed the spatial disturbance, appeared in an instant.

When they saw that Chiyo was somewhat exhausted but unharmed, while Kaguya looked slightly pale yet nestled against his chest, the tension in their hearts finally eased by half.

"Chiyo!"

"Big Sister Kaguya!"

"Are you alright?"

"..."

Concerned questions rose one after another.

Tsunade stepped forward and carefully examined them. Her instincts as a Medical Ninja immediately told her that Chiyo had expended an enormous amount of Chakra.

Meanwhile, the Chakra within Kaguya was abnormally surging and somewhat unstable. Judging from her expression, she seemed to have suffered quite a shock.

"On the moon..."

Mikoto asked worriedly.

"It's settled."

Chiyo swept his gaze over the crowd.

His answer was brief, accompanied by a reassuring smile.

"I'll explain the details later. Kaguya needs rest."

Everyone immediately understood and surrounded the pair as they returned to Chiyo's Residence.

The living room was brightly lit, and before long, the air was filled with the aroma of food and lively chatter.

Kushina Uzumaki was carrying freshly cooked ramen, Uchiha Hikari was setting out bowls and chopsticks, Kurenai Yuhi was adjusting soothing incense, while Yakushi Nonō was carefully preparing mild medicinal tea to restore their strength.

Moreover, Miroku, who had traveled all the way from the Land of Demons, stood there in simple Miko attire. Her gentle face carried both the weariness of a long journey and relief at seeing Chiyo safe.

Not far away.

A delicate-looking girl who appeared younger than Mirai and Chiemi, Shion.

She looked around curiously. The moment she saw Chiyo enter, her eyes lit up, and she called out brightly.

"Father!"