"A misunderstanding? No, no, no. This is no misunderstanding!"
"A thousand years ago, you partnered with Kaguya Ōtsutsuki and descended upon the Ninja World to plant the God Tree.
"You chose this land, sowed the God Tree's seed, and waited for it to absorb the earth's energy and bear a Chakra Fruit."
Tianyi's voice drifted down from the sky, leaving Jigen utterly stunned.
"But just as the God Tree was about to bear fruit, your subordinate, Kaguya Ōtsutsuki, ambushed you and gravely wounded you.
"You nearly died at her hands. But you were lucky. On the brink of death, you found a sufficiently compatible body: the monk Jigen.
"Then you inhabited Jigen as a parasite through the mark called Kāma. After that, you lay hidden for a thousand years, suppressed every trace of your presence, and founded the Kara Organization.
"And you secretly watched every change in this world, all to find the ideal vessel for your reincarnation, resurrect yourself, and seize the fruit of the entire Ninja World."
He paused, a mocking smile curling his lips. "Am I right, Ōtsutsuki Isshiki?"
Ōtsutsuki Isshiki.
Jigen froze that instant, his pupils contracting slightly. Countless images flashed through his mind, taking him back to the moment Kaguya Ōtsutsuki had ambushed him.
"How is that possible? How could you know so much about my past? It's been a thousand years! Are you members of the Ōtsutsuki Clan? Or did Kaguya Ōtsutsuki tell you?"
Tianyi did not answer. He merely began quietly mobilizing his senjutsu chakra.
Seeing that Tianyi would not respond, Jigen hesitated no longer. His figure vanished.
"Once I've killed all the others, I'll give you a thorough interrogation!" With that, Jigen disappeared.
Dōjutsu: Sukunahikona!
The instant Jigen vanished, Tianyi's smile deepened slightly.
Finally, he took the bait.
He pressed his palms