On a desolate planet, Otsutsuki Momoshiki sat leisurely atop a Divine Tree, his legs crossed.
The planet beneath his feet had long since lost all signs of life. As far as the eye could see, there was nothing but desert—not a trace of civilization, not even a hint of green. It seemed all life had gone extinct.
In truth, this was the norm.
Not every planet had enough energy to nurture a Chakra Fruit. The combined energy of most planets was only enough to refine a single Chakra Pill.
Like now: Otsutsuki Momoshiki was waiting for his Divine Tree to refine a Chakra Pill for him, replenishing the energy he'd expended on his interstellar journey.
Suddenly, the look of contentment on his face froze. He sprang to his feet, an expression of disbelief crossing his features.
Noticing Momoshiki's strange reaction, Otsutsuki Kinshiki flashed over from nearby and asked, "Lord Momoshiki, what's wrong?"
Momoshiki's lips curled into a grin. "I received a message from Ōtsutsuki Isshiki!"
Otsutsuki Kinshiki looked puzzled. "Isshiki? He and Kaguya haven't sent us any word in a long time. Why would we hear from them now?"
"They turned on each other!"
As Momoshiki answered, his eyes flickered, as if he were considering something.
"Turned on each other?"
Kinshiki furrowed his brow slightly.
Momoshiki smiled. "They found a planet rich enough in energy to nurture a Chakra Fruit, and they fought over it! Kaguya ambushed Isshiki and consumed the Chakra Fruit herself!"
The more Kinshiki heard, the graver his expression became.
Kaguya Otsutsuki had ambushed Isshiki, clearly violating the clan's rules. She should have been severely punished. But now that she had consumed a Chakra Fruit, her power must have grown immensely. Even Momoshiki might not be able to subdue her, let alone Kinshiki.
Momoshiki glanced at Kinshiki