In the fragrant grasslands of Great Yamato Toyo-Akitsu, there was an open clearing.
Originally, a tree had stood in that clearing. Ubiji had once loved resting in its shade.
Yu stood in the clearing, reminiscing for a moment. With his back to everyone, he said, "Plant the Divine Tree here. If our teacher's will has not vanished, I believe he will surely return here to enjoy the shade."
Subichini stepped forward and patted Yu on the shoulder. "I think that if my brother knows in the underworld that he has a disciple like you, he will surely feel gratified."
Yu pressed his palms together.
Boom!
Eight red beams descended from the sky and struck the earth, transforming into eight juvenile Ten-Tails. They roared, brimming with murderous intent!
"What kind of place do you think this is? Stop making such a racket."
But at Yu's sharp rebuke, all the Ten-Tails obediently lay down, not daring to act out.
Subichini said, "The Eight Islands of Yomi are opposed yet unified. The Divine Tree saplings must be planted at the exact same time, in the same location on all eight islands, for them to survive."
Yu looked at those present. Xiaoxue, Tongtong, Xiao You, Xiao Qiong, plus Subichini and himself—there were only six people. He said, "How about I use Shadow Clones?"
Subichini said, "No need. The soil and water of the Netherworld differ from those of Reed Plain Country. There are many particulars involved, so specialists must handle it."
Yu raised a brow. "Specialists?"
Subichini's expression turned solemn. "Yes. The Netherworld Eight Envoys!"
"Hehehehe..."
As his words fell, a sinister wind suddenly rose. Lightning flashed and thunder roared, while waves of grim laughter echoed through the sky. Eight figures descended in succession!
Datsueba, a skeletal old woman in gray robes, her hair