"Yo, are you afraid I'll find out?" Mito tried to use a chicken-and-egg tactic on him.
Unexpectedly, Kyosuke nodded without hesitation and said, "Of course. Transactions need to be kept secret. Letting too many people know can easily cause unnecessary trouble."
"…Fine." Hyuga Tenjin originally wanted to refuse outright, not seeing any need to interfere in the conflict between the two clans.
Not long ago, the Senju also sent an envoy and made many tempting offers, yet he had easily sent them away.
Now it was the Uchiha's turn, and nothing would change.
His choice to listen was merely to show respect for a Legion Commander.
Soon, the two eavesdroppers left together, leaving only Kyosuke and the Hyuga Clan Head in the reception room.
Yet, he still shook his head and frankly said, "Please forgive my directness, but do you dare guarantee that our conversation won't reach a third party?"
Taking a deep breath, Hyuga Tenjin could clearly feel his patience wearing thin.
However, considering the young man's identity, he suppressed his impatience and activated the barrier that was standard in meeting rooms.
"Don't worry, even the Byakugan can't see into this place now."
"That's good." Kyosuke nodded and then said something that almost made the Hyuga Clan Head jump.
"Do you know about the existence of the Tenseigan?"
He subconsciously activated his Byakugan, the bulging veins completely dispelling the man's scholarly demeanor.
Now he truly looked like the clan head who had shaken the Warring States period.
"Where did you hear that name?" Hyuga Tenjin asked.
In fact, he couldn't remain calm. As Clan Head, he had the authority to access all the clan's ancient texts.
In some incomplete books, he had heard of the existence of something similar to the Tenseigan, stating it was the ultimate evolution of the Byakugan.
It also involved obscure terms like ancestor Hamura, the Ninja Sect, the moon, and dangers lurking in the shadows.
Once upon a time, Tenjin believed he would never uncover the truth from centuries ago, yet today he was getting information from a kid from another clan.
"Clan Head Tenjin, please sit." The roles seemed to have reversed, and Kyosuke's every move was filled with the calm composure of a host.
Sensing his own loss of composure, Hyuga Tenjin forced himself to sit down with great effort.
He had to admit, the other party was indeed well-prepared.
Initially indifferent, he was now completely intrigued, waiting to see how the young man would try to persuade him.
"Legend has it that the Sage of Six Paths saved the world, founded the Ninja Sect, and ushered in a thousand years of ninja prosperity."
Hearing this, Hyuga Tenjin's expression remained unchanged. He had heard many such myths and could casually recount several different versions.
"Of course, you've heard these things, Clan Head. But what you probably don't know is that the Sage of Six Paths actually had a brother."
A brother? He unconsciously leaned forward, his attention highly focused.
"That's right. His brother's name was Otsutsuki Hamura."
Crack! The poor armrest was crushed into pieces by Hyuga Tenjin. Hearing the name of ancestor Hamura, he probably believed about seventy percent.
Even he only knew the two characters "Hamura"; he couldn't connect it to "Otsutsuki" or "Sage of Six Paths" at all.
He had a stomach full of questions, but he quickly stopped guessing, as the young man's explanation continued.
"For certain reasons, your clan's ancestor decided to leave the Ninja World and go to an unknown place to watch for a hidden threat."
"Therefore, his bloodline was split into two. The bloodline left behind in the Ninja World is the Hyuga Clan."
Hyuga Tenjin on the opposite side felt as if he were listening to a fairy tale in a tavern.
Isn't this kid just making up a story to fool me?
To gain his trust, Kyosuke thought for a moment and revealed a bit more information: "Your two clans each inherited different powers from Otsutsuki Hamura."
"You inherited the 'eyes,' while another clan formed the 'body'."
"To awaken the Tenseigan, the eyes and body must be combined. Only then can you obtain power surpassing the Mangekyo."
The existence of the Mangekyo was not a secret among the higher echelons of the Ninja World.
For a period, the Uchiha had a large number of Mangekyo users, once dominating the entire Land of Fire, but they were ultimately brought down by an internal conflict.
To suppress Mangekyo users, the forbidden jutsu "Izanami" was created. This was not recorded in the clan's history; he only learned of it through the memories of Edo Tensei Itachi.
Mentioning the Mangekyo was to emphasize the power of the Tenseigan and to show that he wasn't just some ignorant kid.
After a long silence, Hyuga Tenjin suddenly regained his composure and said calmly, "Your story is vivid, but it's not enough to convince me."
It seemed the other party had never believed his words.
Unfortunately, these little tricks had no effect on Kyosuke.
"Is that so? Since Clan Head Tenjin doesn't wish to believe, then let's lift the barrier."
"It's all just idle talk anyway, why worry about others overhearing?"
Kyosuke's words were a form of coercion.
You say you don't believe me?
"Alright then, why don't we just be upfront about it and you can reveal the Hyuga Clan's secrets to the world?"
Another period of silent contemplation passed before Hyuga Tenjin spoke again, "You'll have to provide some convincing evidence."
Faced with the temptation of the Tenseigan, he had to give it his all, even if the chances were slim.
"Evidence," Kyosuke muttered, shaking his head in frustration. He suddenly leaned forward, a wicked grin spreading across his lips, "If Clan Head Tenjin agrees to an alliance with my clan, I can personally lead you to meet them."
That clan still exists. After a brief struggle, Hyuga Tenjin stated decisively, "Very well. As long as you prove the plan's feasibility, my Hyuga will be your most steadfast ally."
He didn't mention the Uchiha, instead directly using "you." It had to be said, these old foxes truly understood the art of negotiation.
Upon hearing this, Kyosuke smiled slightly and slowly extended his right hand towards the other man.
"Deal. I hope our cooperation will be a pleasant one."
In the northern part of the Land of Fire, Uchiha Maya, leading her personal guard, had been exploring the area for a long time.
Following the map provided by her superior, she searched the area meticulously, finally discovering a star-studded Space-Time barrier in a certain cave.
"The path to the moon."
Ordering her men to carefully conceal the cave and record its precise coordinates, the squad soon departed.
Now that the item was found, what happened next was no longer her concern.
Soon, Kyosuke, who was a guest at the Hyuga residence, received a message from Maya.
Using the Flying Thunder God Kunai he had placed along the way, he managed to reach the cave in about half an hour.
Next, it was time to study the Space-Time barrier.
The moment he could perfectly replicate it, he would be able to lead the Hyuga Clan in achieving their dream of reaching the moon.
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