Transfer of Power; Chiyo Travels Through Time and Space

A month quietly slipped by amid busyness and preparation.

Konoha remained peaceful and prosperous, Federation affairs progressed steadily, and the new generation of ninja gradually began to distinguish themselves in their respective roles.

Yet Chiyo's Residence remained shrouded in a faint air of parting sorrow.

Over the past month, Chiyo had handed over all the important matters in his hands.

To people he could trust.

Tsunade took full charge of Konoha and the Federation's daily administration.

Minato Namikaze and Shikamaru Nara assisted her.

Kaguya oversaw strategic deterrence and responses involving top-tier combat power.

Mikoto, Hikari, and the others continued maintaining the stability of the clan and household.

Chiyo's disciples, Shisui Uchiha and Itachi Uchiha, led Root and the Anbu.

Konoha Hospital had also been placed in Yakushi Kabuto's hands...

Outside, Mei Terumi, Konan, and the others jointly guarded the Federation...

On the eve of his departure.

Chiyo gave his luggage one final inspection.

The specially made storage Scroll contained enough Soldier Pills, drinking water, medical supplies, and emergency Ninja Tools for three months.

Another, smaller Scroll sealed crucial intelligence documents, map drafts, and the "Origin Chakra" Kaguya had specially prepared for him.

The Demonic Blade lay quietly across the table. Its blade remained ancient and unadorned, but if observed with the Rinnegan or Pure Eye, one could see profound energy circulating within the taiji yin-yang fish pattern on its guard.

After repeated tests, Chiyo could basically control the intensity and duration of the resonance between the Demonic Blade and the Era Tree. However, fully mastering this passage across worlds would still require exploration through actual practice.

At dawn, before the sky had fully brightened.

Chiyo did not disturb anyone and came alone to the familiar forest outside Konoha.

The Era Tree stood silently in a clearing amid the woods. Its