Whoosh! Above Great Yamato Toyo-Akitsu, a chill wind rose, curling into a gray figure!
A tattered gray robe wrapped around a frail skeleton!
A gray skeletal hand removed its hood, revealing a skull of the same hue.
Messy black-and-white hair grew from the skull.
From the skeletal features, one could vaguely tell she was female.
The one who appeared before Yu was Datsueba, one of the Netherworld's Eight Great Envoys, her status second only to Youtan Poluo's three incarnations.
Buzz!
The hollow sockets of Datsueba's skull filled with violet light!
As her jaws opened and closed, she spoke in an old woman's voice. "Uchiha Riu, I have come specifically to convey Youtan Poluo's words..."
Yu struggled to his feet.
Then his body floated into the air until he faced Datsueba at eye level, making it clear that he, Uchiha Riu, was not a subordinate of the Netherworld!
Datsueba did not care. She spoke slowly.
"The eight islands of Yomi have existed since ancient times. Their terrain was formed by nature, not born through outside forces."
"In other words, once destroyed, they are nearly impossible to restore."
"In this battle, with your aid, only Great Yamato Toyo-Akitsu suffered some damage. Among you, Uchiha Riu's contributions were the greatest. Therefore, what was promised to you shall be fulfilled as agreed."
"Return to the living world and wait. We will spend one month restoring Great Yamato Toyo-Akitsu."
"One month from now, bring the Divine Tree Sapling you seized from Eighty-Year Hall and plant the Divine Tree. The eight fruits harvested thereafter shall be entirely at your disposal!"
Yu's heart finally settled somewhat. At least their blood had not been shed in vain!
Datsueba said, "Uchiha Xue is a Soul Reaper of the Netherworld. Therefore, she must remain!"
Yu frowned slightly. "The Three-Eyed Spider