For Hyuga Minato, Lord Aizen's wish was something he had to fulfill even if it cost him everything.
So long as Lord Aizen did not abandon him, he—who had long sworn to follow Aizen even at the cost of his life—naturally had no hesitation over anything else.
"Lord Aizen, if we need to go to the moon, this subordinate may have a way."
At that moment, Minato knelt before Aizen. Looking up at the man who had brought him hope, he spoke in a deep voice filled with determination.
Hearing Minato's words, Aizen lightly turned his head. His calm eyes glanced at him before he slowly said, "It should be so..."
Minato was slightly taken aback by Aizen's words, unable to understand.
Aizen did not answer. He merely raised his head to look at the moon radiating a gentle light, his voice exceptionally calm.
"Do not consider needless sacrifices, Minato."
"Although you have already completed Hollowfication, even with the Byakugan, such a qualitative change should not have occurred after Hollowfication."
"If you sacrifice these eyes that are gradually awakening and evolving, it would be far too great a loss for me."
"Do you understand, Minato?"
Hearing Aizen's words, Minato was deeply moved. He lowered his head heavily and said in a low voice, "This subordinate understands."
"Black Zetsu and the others should be returning soon. I believe that fellow ought to know something."
"The founder of the Ninja Sect... That fellow should remember something about how the moon was used as a sealing vessel."
Under the night sky, Aizen's voice gradually faded.
Not far from Las Noches, Whoosh...
In the sky, a strange golden phantom of a Buddha suddenly streaked across the air.
On the ground, a creature resembling a gigantic pitcher plant slowly poked its head out. Its enormous