Main World.
Spring, Year 24 of Konoha.
Heavenly Court.
A pale golden veil of light slowly swirled overhead, bathing the entire space in a warm, sacred glow. The Devil Fruit Tree flourished with dense branches and leaves, dozens of fruits hanging quietly from its boughs like sleeping stars. Toyotomi Yinglang stood beneath the tree, his hands clasped behind his back, his moon-white Kariginu gleaming softly beneath the veil of light. Nagato stood beside him, his dark red hair taking on a purplish-black sheen in the light. His Eternal Mangekyō Sharingan was already active, the fruits' glow reflected in his scarlet pupils.
"Teacher, these new fruits... their abilities are all very powerful." There was a hint of barely concealed astonishment in Nagato's voice.
A faint smile curled Toyotomi Yinglang's lips. "They should be. If they weren't powerful, why would I grow them?"
He walked beneath the tree and raised his head, his gaze slowly moving over the newly grown fruits.
"Paramecia: Explosion Fruit. Anything you touch explodes. Once awakened, it can even blow up air. A walking natural disaster in human form."
Nagato's pupils contracted slightly.
"Paramecia: Crush-Crush Devil Fruit. Anyone you touch shatters, anything you look at crumbles. Once awakened, it can even pulverize techniques and energy directly."
Nagato's breath caught slightly.
"Paramecia: Dream-Dream Devil Fruit. One touch puts someone to sleep. You can enter dreams to kill people and search their memories. Once awakened, it turns reality straight into a nightmare."
The corner of Nagato's mouth twitched.
"Paramecia: Pierce-Pierce Devil Fruit. All physical attacks are ineffective. You can pass through walls, people, and everything else. Once awakened, you can even pass through defenses and space."
Nagato frowned slightly. "Pass through... space?"
"Yes. Space." Toyotomi Yinglang's voice was calm. "Once awakened, it can even pass through spatial barriers."
Nagato's pupils