Chapter 564: The Hardest Part Is Figuring Out the Title

"You're back!"

In the Hokage Office, Ri Zhan looked at the disheveled pair and instantly stood up to question them.

I thought Lian Ye and Tuan Cang would be out traveling for months before returning, but they were back after just two short weeks.

To be honest, he hasn't even warmed up in the acting Hokage seat yet.

At this moment he finally understands where the earlier unease came from…

"Weren't you on Ninja World Travel? How did you end up like this?"

Ri Zhan cleared his thoughts, his gaze falling on the two's dust‑covered clothes.

Lian Ye and Tuan Cang looked less like travelers returning and more like they'd been robbed halfway and staggered back to the Village.

Although he knows Lian Ye is powerful and has few rivals in the Ninja World, without this guess there's no other reasonable explanation.

It can't be that they were idle and caused this themselves, can it?

"Don't bring it up; this story is a long one."

Zhi Cun Tuan Zang waved his hand and told them about using dragon vein energy to traverse time and space.

Of course, he didn't mention that they were beaten up by Teacher Feijian.

If Ri Zhan found out, would he lose face?

"So, the injuries on you two?"

Ri Zhan showed puzzlement; since Tuan Cang didn't clarify, he could only fill in the blanks himself.

"Was it caused by the dragon vein's energy?"

Lian Ye and Zhi Cun Tuan Zang exchanged glances and simultaneously nodded.

Exactly, it was the dragon vein's shockwave that caused it!

At first Ri Zhan was ready to believe, but noticing the bruised fists on their faces, he fell silent again.

Fine, let's just say it was the dragon vein's doing.

Otherwise, exposing them later would only make me the unlucky one.

"You continue handling affairs; I'm heading home to rest," Zhi Cun Tuan Zang said earnestly. "I'm sure, with your ability, you'll manage everything well."

Saying that, he turned and left the Hokage Office.

If you want a horse to run, you must feed it grass.

Of course, Ri Zhan isn't a horse, and Tuan Cang's drawing isn't a cake nor grass…

"Do a good job; the next Hokage is definitely you!"

Lian Ye looked at the mountain of files, smiled and offered encouragement, then left with Tuan Cang.

Working yourself to death on paperwork every day, only a fool would become Hokage.

With that time, why not lie at home and bask in the sun?

"Lian Ye, when will you settle Hinata Yuki's matter?" Zhi Cun Tuan Zang saw his good brother catch up and suddenly asked.

They learned Hinata Yuki's background during the Warring States Period; that guy might now be on the moon watching the Ninja World.

After all, they were once comrades, so they must go pay a visit.

"Let's talk in a couple of days; I'll go home to rest first."

Lian Ye originally intended to return to the Village and directly seek Nara Hon to ask about the specific process of Hinata Yuki's departure.

He didn't expect to be beaten up by that kid Qianshou Feijian.

He could only rest for two days before proceeding.

Zhi Cun Tuan Zang nodded at the words and softly said, "If you have a plan, remember to inform me."

In truth, he has no special feelings toward Hinata Yuki; he just wants to use this chance to stay by Lian Ye's side.

After all, the time‑space crossing trip lasted only about ten days, which pales compared to Lian Ye's half‑year journey.

Anyway, the Village has an acting Hokage to handle affairs; after so many busy years in the Village, he truly needs to enjoy life.

Unconsciously, Tuan Cang is no longer so attached to the Hokage position.

Having that time to process files in the office, why not sunbathe in the courtyard with Lian Ye and enjoy retirement early?

Provided Lian Ye doesn't act recklessly; otherwise he'll just honestly return to handle affairs.

"No problem."

Lian Ye certainly won't hide from his good brother and go to the moon alone; that would be meaningless, there must be a companion, right?

"Alright, I'm heading back now."

The two part at the crossroads, each returning home to rest.

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On the moon.

Two Otsutsuki Clan members clad in white robes faced each other.

"Fellow clan members, do you truly intend to betray the ancestral teachings and go to extremes?" Hinata Yuki's demeanor was refined, yet his brows were furrowed.

Opposing him were several Elders of the branch family.

"Yuki, stop clinging to those rotten doctrines!" the leading Elder of the branch family said coldly. "The Ninja World founded by the Sage of Six Paths is itself a mistake!"

He pointed at the blue planet in the distance, his tone fervent.

"There, endless wars, hatred and betrayal abound! Chakra brings not peace but endless conflict. In such a world, what value is there in protecting it?"

"Absurd!" the Otsutsuki clan retorted. "The Ninja World's development follows its own laws; life will find its own path, our duty is to guard, to observe, not to brutally interfere or destroy!"

It's unclear when the divergence began, but on the moon the Otsutsuki main house and the branch house's philosophies have split.

The main house believes the Ninja World should be given more time to develop, advocating protection rather than destruction.

The branch house thinks the Ninja World's endless wars have long strayed from the Sage of Six Paths' original intent, and seeks its destruction to forge a new world.

The Outsider Demon Statue suddenly vanished from the moon, becoming the spark that intensified the conflict between the two sides.

The Branch Family could no longer stay still, desiring to annihilate the Ninja World and create a new order.

Naturally, the Main Family would not agree, so the two sides began a war.

"You are wrong. Destroying the erroneous world founded by the Sage of Six Paths and reshaping order is what we should do!"

"Further words are useless; let's see the truth in battle!"

DaTongMuYuShu said no more, and the Main Family and Branch Family clashed once again.

It is unknown how long passed before the battle finally ended.

Both sides suffered heavy injuries, and the Branch Family retreated back to its own territory.

DaTongMuYuShu took a roll of bandages, found an empty spot, and sat down.

He wrapped the bandage around his wounded arm while looking up at the huge blue planet, a hint of nostalgia flashing in his eyes.

"I wonder if that guy died on the battlefield? With his strength, probably not…"

……

Night, Qianshou Feijian Residence.

Lian Ye lay on the eave, hands supporting the back of his head, a wild grass clenched between his teeth, idly staring at the night sky.

To be precise, he was staring at the full moon in the night sky.

"DaTongMuYuShu…"

If he hadn't seen it with his own eyes, he wouldn't have known that the King of Pressure also possessed such a god‑defying identity.

No matter what, he carries the Otsutsuki bloodline, so his purity should be higher than that of the Hyuga of the Ninja World.

Later, perhaps we can coax the Ninja World's researchers, hand him over to Orochimaru and Qianshou Feijian, and maybe they can produce a pair of Rinnegan or Reincarnation Eyes.

But in his memory, the Main Family and Branch Family on YueQiu have always been at odds.

Eventually the Branch Family forged a giant Reincarnation Eye, slaughtered all members of the Main Family, and only an Otsutsuki Servant remained.

"I don't know whether he belongs to the Main Family or the Branch Family."

I hope that when I go to YueQiu, that guy won't have died in the endless family wars.

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ps: I'm out of ideas, I actually caught a cold, my waist and knees are weak, my throat hurts, my nose is stuffy, I'm dizzy and have a runny nose, all affecting my typing, whine whine whine……