The Collapsing Moon

In mere moments, more and more of that destructive chakra light appeared, layering over one another as they spread until they became a raging torrent, sweeping outward with the force to destroy everything. Cracks appeared throughout the void, and anything they touched was ground to dust. The Ōtsutsuki Clan members below were reduced to nothing the instant they came into contact with it.

Then, after several breaths, the entire moon began to shake without stop and started to collapse.

"Senjutsu, Yin-Yang Release, God's Protection!"

Under such circumstances, Shin made his decision at once. His hands came together in an instant, and a curtain of light descended from the humanoid Susanoo, protecting not only him, but also Uchiha Madara and the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path beside him.

Then, they watched helplessly as the Giant Tenseigan unleashed world-destroying power and the moon completely collapsed.

In the Main World, within Konoha of the Land of Fire, it was deep into the night.

It was a night of bright moonlight and sparse stars, the silvery glow spilling across the earth in a hazy sheen.

It was the night of the full moon. Many villagers were admiring it from their balconies, while many more had gone to high places to enjoy the rare sight.

There was no Mid-Autumn Festival in this world. In its place was the Moon Festival, which likewise symbolized reunion and beauty.

Many people felt that tonight's moon was especially round, until...

Senju Tobirama sat in the Hokage's office, still reviewing documents submitted from various regions. The Hokage's work was tedious and complicated, and no amount of overtime ever seemed enough to finish it all.

The window was open, and an occasional night breeze drifted in, adding a touch of coolness to the room. Fortunately, bright electric lights had long