Uchiha Hikari wasn't about to let Kazan come here.
Kazan had trusted her to handle this disaster.
She wouldn't betray that trust.
Miroku was about to say more when a bone-chilling presence came from outside the palace.
Moryo had arrived. It meant to absorb the Miko and restore the Priestess Power to its full strength.
"I've come for you, Miroku. Let's become one again!"
Moryo's voice carried through the palace to the two women.
It intended to restore the full Priestess Power, with itself in control this time.
Hikari followed Miroku outside and saw a mass of black shadow.
"So that's Moryo? It's ugly!"
Moryo froze. Instead of fearing its power, the girl had insulted its looks.
In all the times it had emerged and all the Ninja it had encountered, this little girl was a first.
"You haven't changed. Once again, you've sought the protection of Ninja."
"We were once one. Once our powers reunite, why rely on Ninja? The whole world will bow at our feet."
Moryo wasn't angry. Its gaze remained fixed on Miroku.
Apart from the Miko, no one in the world could threaten it.
"I won't let you succeed, Moryo!" Miroku's expression turned cold.
Time was running out. Even if the Ghost of Konoha agreed to come now, she and her daughter couldn't wait that long. They had to deal with Moryo here.
Before Hikari could speak, Priestess Power erupted from Miroku as she clashed with Moryo.
Their powers came from the same source: the good and evil separated by a Miko generations ago.
Light and darkness collided, neither gaining the upper hand.
Miroku's gaze was resolute. She had made extensive preparations for Moryo's return.
As in the original story, she planned to cross time to avert her daughter Shion's destined death.
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