"Is that the kind of anticipation a chess player feels when they finally find an opponent worthy of their serious attention?"
Uchiha Yōko's words, full of spirituality and keen insight, couldn't help but stir a ripple in Uchiha Itachi's usually calm and Mangekyō Sharingan.
He took a deep look at the four-year-old girl, whose mind was already so mature it was almost otherworldly.
As expected of the lord's bloodline, even with generational inheritance, such a terrifying monster was still born.
"Your intuition is sharp, Yōko." Itachi's voice remained calm, but carried an unmistakable seriousness. "But some things are not for you to think about right now."
"You only need to remember one thing."
Itachi's gaze swept over the thousand pairs of fanatical and bloodthirsty red eyes below.
"Our lord's will is our direction. Our lord's enemies are the dust we must crush."
"Whether that enemy is an ant on the ground or a star in the sky."
After saying that, Itachi ignored Yōko and suddenly waved his hand!
"All personnel, board the ship!"
"Yes!"
A thousand Uchiha children moved in perfect unison, transforming into streaks of black lightning that instantly disappeared into the landing bays beneath the massive warships.
When Uchiha Shō was the last to board the warship and looked back at the platform, he found that Instructor Itachi had already disappeared.
Instead, he was met with three figures that he found both incredibly familiar and incredibly awe-inspiring.
Lady Tsunade, Minister of Ministry of Life and Medical Care of the Divine Kingdom!
Minister of Ministry of Construction and Resources of the Divine Kingdom, Lord Kurotsuchi Earth!
And that Divine Punishment wielder who made his soul tremble just by standing there, Mei Terumi!
The three powerful queens, however, stood like the most loyal guards on three sides of the platform, their gazes fixed on the very center of the platform with utmost respect.
There, the projection of the throne had quietly appeared without anyone noticing.
Uchiha Gen'yō leaned back on the throne with a lazy yet disdainful air, resting his chin on one hand and calmly observing everything.
"It seems my little lions are already itching to show their claws."
Gen'yō's voice was clearly amplified and carried throughout the entire Moon Palace.
Tsunade looked at the children, whose average age was less than five, who were already heading to the "battlefield," and a hint of pity flashed in her eyes, but in the end she said nothing.
She knew that any womanly compassion in the face of this man would be irresponsible towards the future of the Divine Kingdom.
Kurotsuchi, on the other hand, was filled with excitement. She seemed to already see the magnificent scene of this invincible " Heavenly Army " conquering the stars and the sea in the future.
Mei Terumi wore a bewitching yet cruel smile. She slowly Earth Flow the projection of the throne, knelt on one knee, and reported in a seductive tone:
"My lord, everything is ready."
" Divine Punishment has taken over all of the Divine Kingdom's broadcasting channels."
"At this moment, throughout the Shinobi World world, from the city squares of the Five Great Nations to the taverns of remote mountain villages, everywhere equipped with Chakra signal receiving devices awaits your divine decree."
"Very good." Gen'yō nodded in satisfaction.
This is exactly the effect he wanted.
He wanted everyone to see how powerless the struggles of the old era were, and how terrifying the power of the new era was!
He slowly rose from his throne, and his immense Kamui instantly enveloped the entire Moon Palace, even descending through the endless void onto that azure planet!
At this moment, all the Shinobi World people watching the "live broadcast" felt as if their hearts were being gripped by an invisible hand, making it difficult to even breathe!
They saw that above the enormous light screen suspended in the sky, the god-like man slowly raised his hand.
"I, Uchiha Gen'yō, in the name of the sole ruler of the Divine Kingdom, hereby declare..."
His voice was like thunder from the heavens, resounding deep within everyone's soul!
"For those rebels who dare to defy Kamui and attempt to overthrow order, I will grant them the most magnificent death!"
"From this moment forward, Operation ' Fallen Moon ' officially begins!"
"First stop--"
Gen'yō's gaze pierced through the clouds like a sharp sword, precisely locking onto the map of the Land of Fire.
"The capital of the Land of Fire!"
Today I will make everyone understand one thing.
"The majesty of God cannot be challenged. You cannot afford the price of betrayal!"
As he finished speaking, the engines of the massive fleet of warships hovering above Hope Academy roared to life!
The terrifying energy fluctuations caused the entire moon to tremble slightly!
Under the watchful eyes of billions of people around the world, filled with awe, fear, or bewilderment, this death legion composed of children, piloting war machines powerful enough to destroy stars, launched an expedition towards their homeland!
However, just as this massive fleet was Setsuna to pass through the space gate and land on Earth, an unexpected turn of events occurred.
"Etc!"
A woman's voice, filled with anxiety and authority, suddenly came from behind the throne.
Everyone looked in the direction of the sound, and their pupils suddenly contracted!
Then, the "Holy Mother" of the Divine Kingdom, the Lord's mother Uchiha Mikoto, was seen carrying a swaddled baby as she hurried out from the back hall.
Beside her was Uchiha Izumi, who was also holding a baby in swaddling clothes.
Their faces were filled with the joy and radiance of becoming mothers, but at this moment there was an even stronger sense of unwavering determination.
" Gen'yō." Mikoto walked to the throne and carefully lifted the swaddled baby in her arms.
Within the swaddling clothes, a baby boy, exquisitely beautiful and seemingly embodying all the beauty and charm of the world, opened his pure, flawless black eyes, which bore a striking resemblance to Gen'yō's, and curiously surveyed the world.
"You forgot," Mikoto's voice was gentle yet carried an undeniable air of authority, "How can the Uchiha expedition be carried out without the clan leader's son personally overseeing it?"
Gen'yō was stunned.
He looked at his son, who had been born just two months ago but now looked like a one-year-old child, and for the first time, a complex tenderness called "fatherhood" appeared in his eyes.
He slowly reached out and gently stroked his eldest son's soft cheek.
"Watch closely, Blemish."
He then looked at the other child in Quan's arms; that child's eyes were even more profound, with a faint red light seemingly flowing within them.
"And you, Izuna."
Gen'yō's voice became incredibly gentle at this moment, yet it carried a domineering aura that could make the entire universe tremble.
"From this day forward, you will join me in witnessing the end of this old era."
"Witness the dawn of a new era that belongs only to the Uchiha!"
He suddenly raised his head, and his golden, Kamui eyes burst forth with an unprecedentedly dazzling light!
"Set sail!"
"Target: The former site of Konoha!"
"No!" Gen'yō's tone suddenly shifted, a cruel smile curving his lips. "Before going to that junkyard, let my children see how their father reclaims what rightfully belongs to us—the 'interest'!"
Upon hearing this, Tsunade was the only one among everyone present whose face turned deathly pale!
She trembled violently, as if she had thought of something extremely terrifying, her beautiful brown eyes filled with horror and disbelief!
She took a sudden step forward, her lips trembling as if she wanted to say something, but the fear and submission that came from the depths of her blood prevented her from uttering a single syllable!
"My lord—" Tsunade's teeth chattered, her voice barely audible, "You, you don't mean to—"