Ōtsutsuki Yunshiki

"I can sense an immense chakra energy ahead."

Walking at the front, Uchiha Yū gazed into the distance. Clearly, the only one in this entire territory with such immense chakra was its lord—the Ōtsutsuki who had invited him here.

"Looks like the host has arrived. We should go meet him."

A door of the luxurious palace slowly opened, and an old man emerged. His aged body needed support from others, yet everyone beside him knelt to welcome the old man before them.

At that moment, Ōtsutsuki Yunshiki also saw Uchiha Yū and Uchiha Shisui. His initial assumption that they were mere brats was thoroughly overturned. Judging by their clothing and entourage, they had to be nobles. Even the lowest-ranking baron deserved a proper reception.

"My apologies for keeping you waiting. I am the lord of this region, Ōtsutsuki Yunshiki!"

Though he wore the same style of clothing, his attire made it clear that the man before them was a viscount.

"My lord, I am Ōtsutsuki Yūshiki of the Expeditionary Army."

The moment he mentioned the Expeditionary Army, a look of realization appeared on Ōtsutsuki Yunshiki's face. It was exactly as he had expected. The other party had entered the Underworld as living people and carried out widespread slaughter; they had surely come to gather energy.

He knew how desperately the Expeditionary Army needed chakra. If they failed to gather enough, they would face harsh punishment and might even be sacrificed as fruit themselves.

Clearly, this Expeditionary Army unit wanted to use the Underworld's energy as a substitute for chakra.

Now that he understood their intentions, along with their status, Ōtsutsuki Yunshiki had a rough idea of what to do. In a neither servile nor overbearing tone, he said:

"So you are from the Expeditionary Army. However, the Underworld is not