Isshiki's suspicions about Kaguya had forced him to spend a long time in dormancy to avoid being discovered.
But the development of the Miniature Ten-Tails in his possession, along with his need to find a new vessel to replace Jigen's body before its inevitable collapse, had forced him out of hiding.
So he had resumed his activities in the shinobi world under Jigen's identity. To avoid attracting anyone's attention, however, he had almost completely steered clear of areas associated with "ninja," approaching only these inferior humans who seemed far more ignorant and benighted.
And perhaps because of the God Tree's power, these humans all possessed chakra, enough to serve as nourishment for the Miniature Ten-Tails.
Isshiki kept beguiling these people into obeying his will, luring them into these remote places to form villages.
He also posed as the "master" they spoke of, preaching to them about "passing on to the Pure Land."
But make no mistake: providing these humans with a place to live and creating a religious deity for them did not mean Ōtsutsuki Isshiki was particularly considerate of their habits.
It was simply a means of raising livestock.
That was right. These villages were nothing more than ranches where Ōtsutsuki Isshiki farmed humans.
He penned them in and let them breed, ensuring himself an uninterrupted supply of sacrifices.
Ōtsutsuki Isshiki did not even intend to lure in any more humans in the short term. Letting them sustain their own population for a while would suffice.
Isshiki believed he had been exceedingly cautious. Unlike the Ōtsutsuki, humans reproduced at an astonishing rate. Even this small population would be enough for his temporary needs.
Yet Isshiki, who had thought this plan foolproof, still kept his eyes tightly shut.
*What exactly was that figure earlier? Even though my eyes caught him,