As his words fell, the white light around him suddenly blazed!
Dazzling, gentle light enveloped Hamura's body. As it shimmered, his figure gradually grew transparent and insubstantial.
Before Hagoromo could reach out to stop him, the light flashed!
The spot where he had stood was empty.
Hamura had vanished completely from this land.
At the same time, a faint pattern of soft light appeared on the surface of the moon high overhead, flashing once before fading, serene and mysterious.
Hagoromo raised his head and silently gazed at the bright moon, in the direction his younger brother had gone. He remained silent for a long time, complex emotions flickering in his eyes before finally giving way to resolve and determination.
"Don't worry."
"I'll protect this world."
"Leave everything to me."
The scene abruptly shifted, and the Sky Screen's view moved to a dense forest deep in the remote mountains.
Far from the main battlefield, Hara, who had managed to escape, was hiding in a secret cave unknown to anyone. Her expression was grim, and endless resentment, pain, and hatred still lingered in her eyes.
Mom lost.
My invincible mother lost to her own two sons and was sealed away.
This was an outcome she could never accept.
Just as gloom filled her heart and her thoughts descended into chaos, a familiar figure slowly emerged from underground. It was White Zetsu.
Seeing Hara safe and sound, White Zetsu let out a huge sigh of relief, his voice full of joy and gratitude.
"Hara! Thank goodness! I'm so glad you're all right! I've been looking everywhere for you!"
Hara slowly raised her eyes. Her face was cold and grim, her gaze heavy with hatred, without the slightest trace of relief.
She immediately gave an order in a low voice.
"White Zetsu, mobilize