Pledging Loyalty

Thus, in Rock District, Uchiha Kō, Tsunade, Ōtsutsuki Shibai, Ōnoki, Hashirama, and Madara shared a meal and had a delightful conversation.

Immediately afterward, Ōtsutsuki Isshiki was entrusted by Uchiha Kō with Uchiha Dao's green Rinnegan, while Ōtsutsuki Shibai was tasked with supervising him. He was to return only after completing his resurrection—this was an absolute order.

Ōtsutsuki Shibai only sent out a clone; that was enough to keep an eye on Ōtsutsuki Isshiki. Ōtsutsuki Shibai's clone was no weaker than the Sage of Six Paths.

In the end, Uchiha Kō's group spent the night at an inn arranged by Ōnoki. The soundproofing in Uchiha Kō's room was excellent. The next day, Ōtsutsuki Shibai emerged from his room with dark circles under his eyes, yawning.

You really couldn't blame him. His sensory abilities were just a little stronger than everyone else's, allowing him to hear even the slightest movement. Meanwhile, Uchiha Madara and Senju Hashirama emerged from their rooms with cheerful smiles.

Uchiha Kō came out last, together with Tsunade. Tsunade's face was rosy, her expression brimming with happiness, while Uchiha Kō looked refreshed and invigorated, his chest held high.

After exchanging a few simple greetings, they were just about to eat when Ōtsutsuki Toneri and Ōtsutsuki Kaguya arrived.

Ōtsutsuki Shibai had been informed in advance that descendants would be coming to visit that day. Upon seeing their appearances, he suddenly understood. So it was them.

The progenitor of chakra in the Ninja World, and the Moon's only surviving Ōtsutsuki descendant—these two appeared to have already been subdued by Uchiha Kō.

"Greetings, Ancestor." Ōtsutsuki Kaguya was the first to bow. She bent at the waist, her face filled with respect. Though she did not know exactly how strong he was—

How weak could someone be if he had advocated the war