In the barren space, Urashiki departed, leaving the unconscious "Toneri" behind.
Kinshiki and Momoshiki were naturally suspicious of Urashiki's sudden "tribute."
Momoshiki said, "Would that brat Urashiki really be so generous?"
Kinshiki said, "Certainly not. Everyone knows he's our clan's most notorious opportunist. He ambushed Lord Ryūshiki's 'partner' and took his place."
Momoshiki sneered. "Hmph. Never mind anything else-the fishing rod on his shoulder and the creel at his waist were just unwanted toys Lord Ryūshiki left in the Dragon Palace as a boy. Yet he picked them up and treasured them!"
Kinshiki looked at Toneri. "He must have some scheme in mind, dumping this branch-family brat on us!"
Momoshiki said, "Who cares what he's plotting? If this brat really came from Kaguya's land, then he's still a 'prize' ripe for our taking!"
He crouched down to examine Toneri.
"Hmm? Only one Byakugan left? No matter. That's enough to read his memories!"
Bzz!
Momoshiki activated his Byakugan, met Toneri's gaze, and used his ocular power to read the information in his mind.
Before long, he finished reading the memories.
Momoshiki stood up. "He was defeated by a native of Mitsuki Country. That native's name is Naruto Uzumaki."
Kinshiki asked, "Oh? Weak as this brat is, he still carries our clan's branch-family blood. A native actually defeated him? Just who is this Naruto Uzumaki?"
Momoshiki said, "He seems to have a little of our clan's blood, too. Their battle was almost evenly matched. In the end... Naruto Uzumaki narrowly defeated the bastard."
Kinshiki said, "I see. If he has our clan's blood, it's hardly surprising that he could scrape out a victory over a branch-family member."
Momoshiki said, "So much for Mitsuki Country's military strength. What concerns me, though, is the monster called the 'Nine-Tailed Fox' inside Naruto Uzumaki. It seems