Naruto and the others quickly arrived in the outside world, reunited with Yugito Nii, and then embarked on their journey back.
Meanwhile, inside the moon.
Orochimaru (Yun Chi) was standing on the edge of a pool of water.
After passing through that beam of light, Orochimaru entered another pool of water.
Having keenly realized that this was not the same pool as before, Orochimaru did not act rashly, but instead cautiously conducted a rough examination of the pool.
After finding nothing unusual, Orochimaru climbed out of the pool.
As Orochimaru emerged, he saw Toneri had been waiting for him for a long time.
On top of a giant crab, Toneri was looking down at Orochimaru, who had just crawled out.
"Ninja, tell me why you were able to open the lunar portal?"
Toneri was about the same age as Naruto, and his slightly immature tone carried a disdainful and unquestionable attitude.
As descendants of consanguineous marriage, the Toneri are not inherently flawed, but Toneri grown up within a small clan, they are clearly not very good at interacting with people.
In a single sentence, he had practically sold himself out.
"Ninja?" This implies that the other person is not a ninja or does not consider themselves a ninja.
A lunar portal? So we're not in the Shinobi World now, but on the moon. Interesting!
Orochimaru watched the child opposite him with great interest, and soon noticed the difference between Toneri and a normal human.
Putting aside their obviously different appearances, Orochimaru was immediately reminded of the Sage of Six Paths by Toneri's attire.
Without answering Toneri's question, Orochimaru excitedly licked his lips, his eyes burning as he looked up at Toneri.
Shouldn't you introduce yourself before asking someone a question?
Orochimaru sensed that Toneri wasn't very bright, so he decided to try and extract more information from him.
Whether it's a misunderstanding or a misinterpretation, Toneri, who inherited Hamura's will, has a shepherd's mentality towards everyone in the Shinobi World.
That's how superior beings treat inferior beings; shepherds never care about the lambs' questions.
Especially the way Orochimaru looked at him, Toneri didn't know what it meant, but he could clearly feel uncomfortable.
"Not going to answer? Fine, I'll deal with you first, then we'll tackle the channel issue."
As soon as the Toneri finished speaking, the crab at his feet began to move.
A long stream of white Utakata, like a torrent, spewed from the giant crab's mouth and attacked Orochimaru.
Seeing that the other party attacked without warning, Orochimaru knew he wouldn't get any information out of them, so he quickly got up to dodge, while his hands rapidly Hand Seals.
[Earth Release · Earth Style Wall!]
An earthen wall, which had just blocked the Utakata's attack, cracked open, and a giant pincer lashed out at Orochimaru.
Once again demonstrating his superhuman flexibility, Orochimaru easily dodged the attack.
A foot struck Orochimaru directly in the waist, the immense force sending Orochimaru flying.
Why so fast!
Toneri's Taijutsu far exceeded what one would expect for his age; he was unbelievably strong.
"Bang!"
Orochimaru flew backwards until he crashed into a rock wall and came to a stop.
Even though he had tried his best to deflect the force and protected himself with Chakra, Orochimaru felt that his body was ruined.
It made Orochimaru feel like he was facing Tsunade.
Before Orochimaru could make any move, the giant crab behind Toneri, even faster than the first time, spewed out an Utakata that struck Orochimaru.
The Utakata attack wasn't powerful, but Orochimaru had a bad feeling.
It's Genjutsu again!
Toneri ordered the crab to guard Orochimaru, who was trapped in the Genjutsu, and then entered the pool to check the passageway.
Orochimaru, who had cleverly opened the passage, had not managed to completely open it; he had only torn a small opening, which relieved Toneri.
"Fortunately, the door wasn't fully opened, so it won't disappear for now."
The muttering Toneri made no move, but the golden sphere of light in the distant Moon Palace emitted a blinding glow.
Then, with lifeless eyes, Toneri watched the passage gradually close. Only after the passage was completely shut did Toneri leave the pool.
Seeing that Orochimaru was already trapped in the Genjutsu, Toneri suddenly changed his mind.
Since he can open the passage, perhaps we can get a solution from him and find a way to reinforce the door.
Orochimaru, Toneri jumped onto the crab's head and headed deeper into the area.
Not long after, inside the palace on the moon, in front of a prison that had previously been used to imprison criminals.
The short figure of Toneri appeared, dragging Orochimaru in one of his hands.
Just as Toneri opened the cell door, preparing to throw Orochimaru inside...
Orochimaru, who was like a lump of mud, sprouted a new head from his neck. His mouth was wide open, and two sharp, long teeth gleamed coldly as he bit at Toneri's arm.
Cursed Seal don't necessarily have to be bitten on the neck. Orochimaru planned to finish this powerful and mysterious young man quickly.
Hehehe, it's simpler than I imagined.
Orochimaru, his eyes brimming with barely suppressed excitement, bit down hard on Toneri's arm.