In Jianzhou Country, Yu stood amid the boundless snow, his Tenseigan shimmering pale blue.
This was the Tenseigan's observation mode. He could take in hundreds of miles at a glance, with a range far beyond the Byakugan's, and the colors it revealed were not distorted as they were with the Byakugan.
An endless snowfield filled his vision, without a single person in sight.
"According to Dust Style's intelligence, Jianzhou Country has a population of over ten billion. My Yomotsu Hirasaka opened at a random location, yet there isn't a soul in such a vast area. That tells you just how immense this land must be."
Not only was it vast, but its terrain was solid enough to withstand the ravages of war, making it a natural fortress. That was how Jianzhou Country had earned its name.
Moreover, of the hundred-plus territories in Reed Plain Country, Jianzhou Country was the closest to Takamagahara. Also known as Heaven's Gate, it was incredibly rich in natural energy.
Yu closed his eyes.
"Over the years, my assignments from hell have taken me across almost all the Ashihara Territories. Yet all those small territories combined amount to less than a tenth of this place. Calling it the very heart of Reed Plain Country would be no exaggeration!"
Whoosh! As he murmured, a Truth-Seeking Orb Staff formed in his right hand, and he swung it behind him.
Clang!
A muffled impact rang out. The air swept the wind and snow aside as both figures retreated. Yu spun the Truth-Seeking Orb Staff in his hand, then planted its end on the ground with a clang, steadying himself.
Swish!
The man who had attacked him also came to a halt. "Heh, nice reflexes."
Yu asked, "Who are you?"
"My name is Ōtsutsuki Konshiki. And you're about to die!"