Toneri

The moon in the Shinobi World looks close, but it's actually not far at all.

After flying for about two hours, we arrived. Unlike Earth, this place is still covered by an atmosphere, so we can breathe.

"We're here. Use your Byakugan to find us."

" Byakugan!"

Neji activated his Byakugan and scanned the surroundings. The moon's area was limited, so the two explored as they walked, and soon made a discovery.

The greyish-white castle sits amidst a desolate hilly landscape.

"There seem to be no plants or rain here. How do they live?" Neji asked curiously.

Aoki Tsuki, who was also visiting the moon for the first time, had no idea about this. He casually remarked, "They regularly come to Earth to purchase supplies; they've actually been secretly monitoring the development of the Shinobi World."

Before the two even got close to the buildings, they saw a group of people staggering towards them.

"We've been discovered..."

"Don't be nervous, these are all puppets."

Neji looked closely but didn't find Chakra Threads behind these people; he only noticed that they were moving stiffly.

" The Byakugan technique is perfect for dealing with puppets. I'll leave these to you; I'll go find him and have a chat."

Body Flicker Technique!

Neji to face the horde of puppets. Don't underestimate these puppets; if they swarmed you, even the Hyuga clan leader would have to flee in disarray.

Neji immediately adopted the Gentle Fist stance and engaged the puppets in battle.

" Gentle Fist, Eight Trigrams Sixty-Four Palms "

" Gentle Fist, Eight Trigrams One Hundred Twenty-Eight Palms "

Whoosh whoosh whoosh...

He precisely destroyed the puppets' Chakra nodes with his fingers, quickly and efficiently; however, there were too many puppets to handle.

"No, that's too much. Eight Trigrams Palm - Rotation."

Blue light erupted from his Chakra points, and his body spun rapidly like a top, repelling his enemies.

Neji was caught in a tug-of-war, and when he couldn't hold on any longer, he used Rotation once, then continued to pick off targets, Rotation... This went on for about five rounds.

"Phew... Phew... Finally done."

Before running out of Chakra, he wiped out all the puppets that came to surround him, but he collapsed to the ground due to exhaustion.

Before I fainted, I vaguely saw a group of puppets walking out of the castle.

That's all for me.

The puppets approached Neji, grabbed his arms, and dragged him toward the castle ahead.

On the other side, relying on her ability to sense Natural Energy, Aoki Tsuki accurately located Toneri's hiding place.

A boy about the same age as Neji, a descendant of the Otsutsuki Branch Family, was born blind, but that doesn't mean he couldn't see.

It's highly likely that they see objects through mental power.

Toneri that the intruder had found him so quickly, Sheren became somewhat nervous. The oppressive aura emanating from the intruder made him subconsciously want to command the puppets around him to launch an attack.

"I advise you not to take action, otherwise your beautiful castle will be reduced to ruins. A man without a house will find it very difficult to find a beautiful wife."

This dry humor is something no Toneri can appreciate.

Aoki Tsuki immediately composed himself and said seriously, "Descendant of the Otsutsuki, please grant me two minutes to introduce myself."

"Who are you? What is your purpose in coming here?" Toneri was naturally cold-hearted, and he was very wary of unknown enemies.

"I already told you, I've brought you a wife. Do you want her?"

No one would believe such a good thing could happen. Toneri was completely dumbfounded. "What nonsense are you talking about?!"

"I'm not talking nonsense, I'm very serious. That man outside is your brother-in-law."

Aoki Tsuki's voice suddenly rose as she said this, "By the way, you didn't kill him, did you? Tsk tsk tsk, that's the ' Byakugan Princess's' brother."

Oh dear... it's my fault, it's my fault."

"What did you say? The Byakugan Princess!" Toneri realize that the person in front of him really seemed to have come to deliver his wife.

Just as he was about to hear the other party's explanation, Aoki Tsuki suddenly changed the subject.

"Alright, let's stop with the small talk. I am ' Azure Dragon,' a member of the Akatsuki. Our goal is to thoroughly clean up the ninja world created by the Sage of Six Paths."

This damned world is full of sin and suffering, and someone has to stand up and end it all, so here we are.

"Xiao?" The Toneri looked puzzled.

Since his father left, he has been barely making ends meet and has not been as diligent in monitoring the Shinobi World, resulting in a significant delay in receiving information.

Who knew what kind of organization Xiao was?

"To be frank, our leader possesses eyes just like the Sage of Six Paths, and his summoned object is the ' Demonic Statue of the Outer Path '."

" Demonic Statue of the Outer Path? I see." The Toneri suddenly understood.

The Demonic Statue of the Outer Path had always been guarded by their clan, but it was secretly stolen many years ago, and now the truth has finally come out.

"I never expected that someone in the Shinobi World could awaken the Rinnegan. What is your purpose in seeking me out?"

"The fact that the ninja world has been at war for a thousand years in order to cooperate shows that the Sage of Sage of Six Paths ' idea was wrong and must be corrected."

Let's get together with people who share the same ideals. Of course, if you think the Six Paths are right, then I have nothing to say.

Aoki Tsuki already knew that Toneri's ideas were even more thorough than his, so he deliberately said this to provoke him.

"Our clan does not agree with the Sage of Sage of Six Paths ' philosophy, but that doesn't mean we need to cooperate with you."

"One person's strength is ultimately limited. You have lived on the moon for so long that your understanding of the Shinobi World remains superficial, even though our Akatsuki has gathered the most outstanding talents in the entire Shinobi World."

Even possessing the Rinnegan and the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path wouldn't guarantee overthrowing the rule of the Five Great Nations.

"Don't underestimate our clan, and don't compare your ninjas to us." Toneri's face was full of disdain.

"It's just the Tenseigan, look how arrogant you are."

"You... how did you know?" Toneri was secretly surprised; this was a secret guarded by their clan.

"You brat, you're not listening to me. Didn't I just tell you? The Shinobi World isn't as simple as it seems. Do you think I'm strong or not?"

"Although I hate to admit it, you give me the impression of being... very strong!"

Aoki Tsuki smiled. "Someone like me can only run errands for others. The Tenseigan is remarkable, but there are many stronger eye techniques in the Shinobi World."

Have you ever seen an eye technique that allows one to freely traverse space? Have you ever seen black flames that can incinerate everything?

Have you ever seen Genjutsu that can change an enemy's will with just a glance?

The more the Toneri listened, the uglier his expression became. He fell silent, feeling that he couldn't stop any of them.

"It's fortunate that your clan doesn't live in the Shinobi World, otherwise it's hard to say whether you would still exist. The Shinobi World is far more terrifying than you can imagine."

No offense intended, just stating a fact: the Senju and Uchiha, with their millennia-long lineage, have both vanished.

"You still haven't told me how you know the secret of the Tenseigan?" Toneri pressed.

"My presence here naturally implies that I have some investigation and understanding of your lineage. This is core intelligence, which can only be shared with allies and is not open to outsiders."

Toneri fell silent. Anyone would be suspicious if someone suddenly came and proposed cooperation.

Knowing he needed to add more spice, Aoki Tsuki brought up the subject again. "To tell you the truth, the Byakugan Princess of the Hyuga Clan already has someone she loves."

You're just going to stare blankly... um... sorry, I meant if you do nothing, you're destined to get nothing.

Opportunity only favors those who take action.

"What do I have to give up if I cooperate with you?" Toneri finally relented.

"It's very simple. When necessary, they will lend us a hand in delivering a devastating blow to the power of the Five Great Nations."

Upon hearing this, the Toneri felt a chill run down his spine: 'How is that possible? He even knows that?'

"Once it's done, we will present Byakugan Princess and a pair of pure Byakugan from the Main Family with Byakugan hands."

Are there any other conditions?

"Haha... you're really smart. That brat outside is actually a member of the Hyuga Branch Family, and he was marked with the Caged Bird Seal since he was a child."

"I'd like to borrow a bit of your blood to infuse into him and see if he can awaken a trace of ancestral power and break the Cursed Seal."

"I've heard of that Cursed Seal. Unless you awaken the Tenseigan, it's meaningless," the Toneri said, shaking his head.

"We have to give it a try. This guy is the only one in the Hyuga Clan who can be called a genius. He's the son of the head of the Main Family's younger brother and has been training with the Byakugan Princess since he was a child."

We've reached an agreement with him; if the plan succeeds, he'll be in charge of the Hyuga Clan from now on.

I need to know your plans.

Aoki Tsuki nodded. "Gather the power of the Tailed Beast, launch the Fourth Shinobi World War, wipe out the vast majority of shinobi, and reshape the Shinobi World."

This style Otsutsuki, Toneri was unexpectedly impressed.

Looking at the blood collection device handed to him, Toneri said, "There's no need for that."

Just then, a commotion was heard at the door, and two puppets dragged the unconscious Neji over and threw him to the ground.

Toneri knelt down next to Neji, his hands glowing with green light as he pressed them against Neji's chest, as if performing healing or transferring Chakra.

Aoki Tsuki smiled and put the collector away. This kid is really cautious.

A moment later.

"That's enough. If he's as talented as you say, perhaps there really is a sliver of a chance to awaken the power of his ancestors."

"Then it's settled. I'll go back and report to the leader to prepare for action. The next time I come will be the time for a major battle."

Aoki Tsuki, carrying Neji, turned and left the castle.

Seeing that the other party had left, Toneri quickly arrived at a hidden space, which was where the Giant Tenseigan was stored.

After a series of actions, an image of Aoki Tsuki flying with Neji on a Okatana appeared on the Giant Tenseigan.

Did you fly up using ninja tools?

Recalling the various pieces of information that had just been gathered, Toneri decided that he should spend more time observing the Shinobi World in the future, so that he wouldn't be in such a passive position as he was today.

Neji woke up the next day.

Realizing he seemed to have returned to the Jashin Cult, he quickly calmed down and prepared to refine his Chakra for his daily practice.

"Hmm? This feeling... is not right!"

Gentle Fist specializes in Taijutsu combat and is extremely sensitive to any changes in his own body. There is a Chakra that does not belong to him that is silently merging into his body.

"Could it be...?"

A bold guess flashed through Neji's mind, making him both nervous and excited. This could very well be the key to breaking free from fate.

Creak!

The door was opened, Aoki Tsuki stepped in. "You're awake. How are you? Have you noticed any changes in your body?"

Neji nodded solemnly, secretly relieved; this guy was still a man of his word.

"A feeling that's both strange and familiar; it's as if my body has undergone some changes."

"That's right, it's the power of another lineage. You can only truly awaken the power of your ancestors when your strength reaches a certain level."

"Next, you'll have to rely on yourself to fuse the bloodlines. You're too weak right now to withstand this power."

"I see."

"Well, I can give you a heads-up: there are even more advanced eye techniques above the Byakugan. Once you open your eyes, you should be able to break the Caged Bird Seal."

If that fails, then I'll use my method to solve it.

"Does the Byakugan have even higher levels of eye techniques?" Neji felt he had really learned a lot from being with this person.

"Of course you know, it's normal that you don't know since you've Branch Family."

Continuous psychological torture is necessary.

"Damn the Main Family!!" Neji cursed angrily upon hearing this.

After thinking for a moment, Aoki Tsuki decided to mention, "It needs to be explained that I have reached an agreement with the person in charge of that faction after the plan is completed."

Hinata is going to marry him, and I'll also prepare a pair of Byakugan from the Main Family. Is that alright?

I've taken all the benefits, what more could I ask for? In short, this defection was totally worth it.

Neji, who already hated the Main Family, immediately replied, "Understood."

"You can focus on your cultivation here. I'll let you know when the operation begins."