Her gaze shifted between Kamizuki, Shinku, and Shibai's mountain-sized corpse. Nebulae seemed to flicker within her pure white pupils.
"The Everlasting Kindling's shed husk, the manifested will of the Origin Essence Divine Tree, and the two of you..."
The figure's appearance gave no indication of gender, but the voice was clearly that of a young man.
He raised his eyes slightly, fixing his gaze on Kamizuki.
"Based on calculations from the Apostle Chassis, the upper limit of your Superpower is very high."
"Apostle Chassis... means something like a central intelligence, right?"
"Explain what a Superpower is," Kamizuki said blandly, his tone entirely commanding.
The newcomer showed no anger and answered calmly.
"It refers to abilities that differ from those of ordinary people. Generally, if you are born with one, you have one. If you are not born with one, then you do not."
"In the Shinobi World, it manifests as an innate Kekkei Genkai."
"Dual-Superpower users are not uncommon, but someone like you, who has developed both Superpowers to the energy level of a Kekkei Mōra, is extremely rare."
As if he had anticipated what Kamizuki would say next, he continued.
"The laws of survival in the universe are not limited to slaughter and plunder. You are a high-value individual and qualified to receive an opportunity for negotiation."
"As long as you are willing to assist us, you will be responsible for the subsequent harvesting of the Origin Essence Divine Tree. The attacks against the forces under your command will cease immediately."
Kamizuki gave a soft laugh.
"Unexpectedly polite. I thought you would say something like, 'This world is your nursery. You should feel deeply honored to be of use to us.'"
The man shook his head, his tone unhurried.
"What intelligent life seeks is mutually beneficial cooperation. Whenever