The Ōtsutsuki tree-planting squads usually operated in pairs.
Ownership of the God Tree rested with the strongest member of each team.
The God Tree belonging to Tenshiki's team was registered under her name.
According to the Ōtsutsuki Clan's highest customs,
having defeated Tenshiki, Obito had the right to take over everything she owned.
Including the God Tree in her possession!
The Root King looked at the weaker Ōtsutsuki in Tenshiki's team and asked,
"Chi Shiki, you heard Isshiki's demand. What do you think?"
Chi Shiki's expression shifted slightly, and he inwardly lamented his plight.
Even Tenshiki couldn't beat Isshiki. What am I supposed to think?
He lowered his head and gritted his teeth, saying something he didn't mean.
"Root King, I have no objections."
"In that case..."
The Root King smiled and looked at Obito again.
"Isshiki, as you wish, the God Tree belonging to Tenshiki's team will be transferred to your name effective immediately."
"Thank you, Root King."
Obito bowed slightly to the Root King.
Then he calmly returned to the crowd.
Although he wanted to use the God Selection Meeting as an opportunity
to kill another Ōtsutsuki with a legitimate excuse,
he considered how that wouldn't fit Isshiki's persona.
So he abandoned the idea.
He focused intently on watching the distant battles between the Ōtsutsuki.
I'll memorize all their abilities, then come back and slaughter them one by one with tailored counters!
While Obito was engrossed in his observations,
Kaguya quietly approached him and excitedly tugged at his sleeve.
Why is this woman pawing at me?
Bewildered, Obito impatiently pulled his sleeve free.
Without even looking at Kaguya, he kept his eyes locked on the distant battle.
Kaguya: (,,•́ . •̀,,)
I'm hurt, but I won't say anything.
The God Selection Meeting lasted several days, and dozens