Aqi Country lived up to its name; its mountains and terrain were the defining features of this land.
The vast territory was divided by countless foothills, forming innumerable villages.
The humans here had not mastered the use of Chakra and lacked the means to traverse mountains and ridges.
The overwhelming majority would never leave the mountains in their entire lives. Though their civilization lagged behind, that misfortune had also become a blessing, preserving the most simple and honest customs among the residents.
Natural energy was sparse, insufficient for planting a Divine Tree. This was a land the Ōtsutsuki disdained, after all. Ōtsutsuki clansmen like Ubiji, who had the leisure to travel thousands upon thousands of miles merely to enjoy the scenery, were rarities among rarities.
Thus, the natural landscape here had remained wholly intact. The majesty of its mountains and rivers and the splendor of its scenery could be called one of Reed Plain Country's finest sights.
If he had not seen it with his own eyes, Yu would never have believed that such a paradise still existed in this world!
His heart, numb for so long, was moved again after ages.
Protecting beautiful things was the nature of the kindhearted, and Yu was no exception.
He lingered amid the breathtaking scenery, losing himself in it.
But reality was cruel.
These beautiful mountains and rivers would soon become scorched earth, and those simple, honest humans would sink into the depths of the Netherworld amid piercing screams.
At the very least... he had to lessen the pain these humans would suffer.
"There was no need for Pain to intervene..."
After committing the mountains and rivers to his heart, Yu arrived at Aqi Country's highest peak. He was going to use the technique he had once chosen not to use during his