On the desolate surface of the moon, a shocking tragedy is unfolding. The Otsutsuki Branch Family, driven utterly mad by the death of their clan leader, are blinded by rage. Their eyes are bloodshot, as if controlled by some evil force, completely devoid of reason and fear. They control various puppets, launching suicidal attacks against Tian Muyan. These puppets are of all shapes and sizes: some resemble gigantic humanoids, others grotesque monsters, and still others flying birds—a sight that sends chills down one's spine.
While easily dodging the attacks, Tian Muyan said, "You people are all crazy. Is it fun to throw your lives away like this? I don't want to kill you, but you're forcing me." As soon as she finished speaking, arrow after arrow accurately struck the vital points of one puppet after another, instantly turning them into a pile of fragments.
However, these Branch Family had no concept of fear. They were like brainwashed cultists, numb and indifferent, single-mindedly focused on eliminating Tian Muyan, whom they saw as an "enemy of the holy war." As they attacked, they encouraged each other, chanting strange slogans such as "For the holy war, we will do anything." Tian Muyan sniped these fanatics one by one.
Finally, these Branch Family did something that shocked even Tian Muyan Tian Muyan. Unable to kill her, the women of the Branch Family families actually smiled and began to kill the children of their own Branch Family. There was not a trace of hesitation or pity in their eyes, as if they were dealing with useless trash. They handed their children to other Branch Family women, who then mercilessly killed these innocent children. Blood flowed on the surface of the moon, and the children's terrified cries and pleas for mercy echoed in the air, but these Branch Family seemed deaf to it, continuing their madness.
Tian Muyan stared at the scene, utterly unable to believe her eyes. She couldn't help but shout, "Are you all insane? What are you doing? These are your own children!" Her voice was filled with shock and rage, but the Branch Family seemed bound by some kind of curse, completely deaf to her words. They continued their slaughter, eventually committing suicide, until finally, the entire Otsutsuki Branch Family died at the hands of their own people, a collective "ascension to heaven."
Tian Muyan stood there, speechless for a long time. She stared at the corpses of the Branch Family, her heart filled with shock and anger. She turned to the Main Family family of three and asked, "What happened? How could they have killed themselves?"
The three members of the Main Family were also filled with horror and disbelief. The patriarch of the Main Family said in a trembling voice, "These Branch Family have long been completely brainwashed by your clan leaders' holy war ideology. They believe that only by eliminating all those who oppose the holy war, including their own family members, can they complete their mission and finally return to the Pure Land of Bliss to live a peaceful life. Therefore, they have long lost their minds and become crazy and evil."
Tian Muyan shook her head, sighed, and said, "This is truly a cult among cults. These people are so ignorant and insane. They actually abandoned their humanity and family ties for a hollow holy war, and even went so far as to kill their own children. Such behavior is truly chilling."
The woman from the Main Family nodded and said, "Yes, our Main Family has always opposed such crazy behavior, but these Branch Family simply won't listen. They've been completely controlled by the so-called holy war ideology preached by that Branch Family patriarch, and have completely lost themselves. We never imagined they would do something so horrific."
Tian Muyan's heart was filled with complex emotions. Looking at the corpses of the Branch Family, she felt both anger and sorrow. These people were originally part of the Ōtsutsuki Clan, yet they had been utterly destroyed by a mad ideology. She couldn't help but wonder, was this kind of madness truly unstoppable?
Tian Muyan took a deep breath, trying to calm herself down. She knew this wasn't the time to wallow in grief; she had more important things to do. She had to find Tsubasa; it seemed Tsubasa had no connection to the moon.
Tian Muyan turned to the head of the Main Family and said, "What are you planning to do now? There are only three of you left on the moon."
On the moon, the Ōtsutsuki Main Family of three suddenly knelt on the ground. The sudden movement startled Tian Muyan. The man of the Ōtsutsuki Main Family said in a particularly sincere tone, "Thank you for saving us and ending this disaster. Our family is willing to serve you as the lord of the moon!" Upon hearing this, Tian Muyan froze. She quickly waved her hands, saying, "Oh, no, no, no, get up! This is too much! I just came up here to take a look around, to find someone. How can I be any kind of master?"
The boy from the Main Family and his mother exchanged a glance, then the boy suddenly knelt on one knee. He looked to be about 10 years old, but his eyes held a resolute look. He declared loudly, "I am Ōtsutsuki Orito, the last heir of the Main Family, and I wish to offer you, my lord Main Family's secret technique, ' The True Chapter of the Moon '." His voice echoed clearly across the empty moonlit surface.
Tian Muyan was truly speechless. She scratched her head and said with a wry smile, "What's going on here? I just came up for a casual stroll, how did it turn out like this?" She was so puzzled, feeling like she had been dragged into a bizarre farce.
Ōtsutsuki Orito's childish voice rang out again. "We are willing to follow you!" The child seemed quite stubborn, his eyes full of trust in Tian Muyan. Tian Muyan looked at him, feeling a little touched, but also thinking that this matter was too bizarre and absurd.
Tian Muyan bent down and gently helped the Orito to their feet. She smiled and said, "Alright, alright, stop kneeling, get up. I never intended to be any kind of master. We're all human, there's no need to be so formal." As she spoke, she put away the Ice Divine Bow, which instantly transformed into a stream of light and disappeared into her palm.
Tian Muyan thought for a moment and felt that this matter needed to be resolved, otherwise, who knows what trouble might arise in the future. She cleared her throat and said, "From today onwards, you are Hyuga Clan. Nowadays, the Hyuga Clan no longer has the concept of the Main Family or Branch Family; there are only blood-related clan members." Her voice resonated on the moon, sounding particularly powerful.
The man from the Ōtsutsuki Main Family, Orito's father, raised his head, his eyes filled with a mixture of confusion and anticipation, and said, "You mean... from now on, we will share the same lineage and origin as the Hyuga Clan?"
Tian Muyan nodded and said seriously, "That's right. The Hyuga Clan and the Ōtsutsuki Clan are both descendants of Hamura Otsutsuki, and they share the same roots. Now, the Ōtsutsuki Clan has suffered internal strife, Branch Family and being wiped out, with only the three of you remaining in the Main Family. Rather than leaving you Kunai, it's better for you to integrate into the Hyuga Clan and work together to protect peace."
Orito's mother, a gentle yet strong woman, had a tear in her eye. She choked back tears as she said, "This... this is wonderful. We've long been weary of fighting and only wanted a peaceful life. To be part of the Hyuga Clan is a great honor for us."
Tian Muyan smiled slightly and said, "Peace and tranquility are the common aspirations of all. The Hyuga Clan has always been committed to maintaining peace. I believe that your joining will make our strength even greater and enable us to better protect this land."
The Orito raised his head, his eyes shining with determination. He said, "I understand, sir. I will become a powerful ninja like you, protecting our people and the peace of the moon."
Tian Muyan gently patted Orito's shoulder, encouraging her, "I believe in you, Orito. You have a firm will and a pure heart; you will definitely become an outstanding ninja in the Mirai. And I will do my best to protect you, protect the moon, and protect the Shinobi World."