Chapter 174

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That's a sound effect "Om—" maybe "Ong—" but typical translation: "Ong—" or "Oom—". Use English sound word: "Oom—" or "Om—". I'd choose "Oom—". Keep the em dash? Chinese uses "——". We'll output "Oom—". Probably "Oom—". We'll output exactly: 【1】 Oom—

Space violently trembled, and a battered Susanoo rose into the air, speeding toward the largest floating island in the sky.

Space violently trembled, and a battered Susanoo soared into the air, speeding toward the largest floating island in the sky.

The stone statue giant and the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path behind him were roaring, but Yuzhi simply didn't care at all, even wondering about something.

"If I remember correctly, the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path was originally stored on the moon, and now Nagato has summoned it for battle—will that old man go berserk?"

Translate: "If I remember correctly, the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path was originally stored on the moon, and now Nagato has summoned this thing for battle—wouldn't that make that old man go berserk?" Need to keep quotes. Use double quotes? Keep Chinese quotes? We'll use English quotes. So: 【"If I remember correctly, the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path was originally stored on the moon, and now Nagato has summoned this thing for battle—wouldn't that make that old man go berserk?"】

The Demonic Statue of the Outer Path is originally the Ten-Tails' husk; normally, it should have always been stored on the moon.

Translate: "The Demonic Statue of the Outer Path is originally the husk of the Ten-Tails; normally it should have remained stored on the moon." So: 【"The Demonic Statue of the Outer Path is originally the husk of the Ten-Tails; normally it should have remained stored on the moon."】

But after Madara Uchiha opened the Rinnegan, he had already taken the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path away.

Translate: "But after Madara Uchiha opened his Rinnegan, he had already taken the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path away." So: 【"But after Madara Uchiha opened his Rinnegan, he had already taken the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path away."】

If it weren't for the life force provided by the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path, Madara Uchiha couldn't have lasted that long; he would have died long ago.

Translate: "If it weren't for the life force provided by the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path, Madara Uchiha couldn't have lasted that long; he would probably have died long ago." So: 【"If it weren't for the life force provided by the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path, Madara Uchiha couldn't have lasted that long; he would probably have died long ago."】

Those Otsutsuki on the moon probably wouldn't want the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path to be lost, but Black Zetsu has been watching them, so they likely couldn't even detect the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path.

"As for when Nagato and I used it in battle later, they showed no reaction—probably they were willing but unable, or maybe they didn't even notice."

Translate: "As for when Nagato and I used it later in battle, they showed no reaction—probably they were willing but unable, or perhaps they didn't even notice." So: 【"As for when Nagato and I used it later in battle, they showed no reaction—probably they were willing but unable, or perhaps they didn't even notice."】

Feeling the raging anger behind him blazing like fire, Yuzhi's face showed a wicked smile.

Translate: "Feeling the raging fury behind him blazing like a fire, Yuzhi's face curled into a wicked smile." So: 【"Feeling the raging fury behind him blazing like a fire, Yuzhi's face curled into a wicked smile."】

Especially now, Yuzhi is in a period of chakra transformation, and his chakra is being assimilated by the power of Indra.

Translate: "Especially now, Yuzhi is in a period of 'chakra transformation,' and his chakra is being assimilated by the 'power of Indra.'" So: 【"Especially now, Yuzhi is in a period of chakra transformation, and his chakra is being assimilated by the power of Indra."】

"Even if you create an opportunity, you don't have to go all out."

Translate: "\"Even if you create an opportunity, you don't have to go all out. \"" So: 【"\"Even if you create an opportunity, you don't have to go all out. \""】

But due to his lineage issues and the opponents he's faced, he really finds it hard to keep bullying weaker opponents.

Translate: "But due to bloodline issues and the opponents he's faced, he really finds it hard to keep 'bullying the weak'." So: 【"But due to bloodline issues and the opponents he's faced, he really finds it hard to keep bullying the weak."】

Yuzhi spoke up without hesitation; he usually doesn't hide things from Hikari, but when it comes to his biggest secret, he still keeps it to himself.

Translate: "Yuzhi spoke up decisively; he usually doesn't hide things from Hikari, but when it comes to his own biggest secret, he still keeps it to himself." So: 【"Yuzhi spoke up decisively; he usually doesn't hide things from Hikari, but when it comes to his own biggest secret, he still keeps it to himself."】

But just as Yuzhi was thinking, Hikari's voice reached his ears; seeing her frown, she spoke to him.

Translate: "But just as Yuzhi was pondering, Hikari's voice sounded in his ear; seeing her frown, she looked at him and spoke." So: 【"But just as Yuzhi was pondering, Hikari's voice sounded in his ear; seeing her frown, she looked at him and spoke."】

The reincarnation eye on the moon is formed from countless Byakugan; it influences the powers within Hikari and Yuzhi's bodies, which is perfectly normal.

Translate: "That Reincarnation Eye on the moon is formed from countless Byakugan; it stirs the powers within Hikari and Yuzhi's bodies, which is perfectly normal." So: 【"That Reincarnation Eye on the moon is formed from countless Byakugan; it stirs the powers within Hikari and Yuzhi's bodies, which is perfectly normal."】

After all, he's the one who established the concept of ninjutsu, and Yuzhi now benefits from it.

Translate: "After all, he is the one who established the concept of ninjutsu, and Yuzhi now also benefits from it." So: 【"After all, he is the one who established the concept of ninjutsu, and Yuzhi now also benefits from it."】

Moreover, he even brought the 'scapegoat'!

At this moment, he felt his Indra power's operation becoming more swift, and the assimilated chakra began to increase.

Translate: "At this moment, he felt the operation of his Indra power becoming more vigorous, and the assimilated chakra began to increase more and more." So: 【"At this moment, he felt the operation of his Indra power becoming more vigorous, and the assimilated chakra began to increase more and more."】

He can fight with all his strength while still guaranteeing his safety, so he will unreservedly mobilize all his power to respond.

Translate: "He can fight with all his strength while ensuring his own safety, so he dares to mobilize all his power to respond." So: 【"He can fight with all his strength while ensuring his own safety, so he dares to mobilize all his power to respond."】

"Actually, I'm not sure either."

Translate: "\"Actually, I'm not sure either. \"" So: 【"\"Actually, I'm not sure either. \""】

Yuzhi came to his senses and then gave a somewhat amused nod.

Translate: "Yuzhi came back to his senses and then gave a somewhat amused nod." So: 【"Yuzhi came back to his senses and then gave a somewhat amused nod."】

"Don't worry, I've got it figured out."

Translate: "\"Don't worry, I've got it figured out. \"" So: 【"\"Don't worry, I've got it figured out. \""】

The greater the consumption, the more desperate the battle, the faster Yuzhi's improvement tends to be.

Translate: "The greater the consumption, the more desperate the battle, the faster Yuzhi tends to improve." So: 【"The greater the consumption, the more desperate the battle, the faster Yuzhi tends to improve."】

To speed up this process, the best way is naturally through battle, or by using the power of Indra at maximum output!

Translate: "To speed up this process, the best way is naturally through battle, or by using these 'Indra powers' at maximum output!" So: 【"To speed up this process, the best way is naturally through battle, or by using these Indra powers at maximum output!"】

Although for Yuzhi, rather than risking his life in battle, he prefers to bully weaker opponents.

Translate: "Although for Yuzhi, rather than risking his life in battle, he prefers 'bullying the weak'." So: 【"Although for Yuzhi, rather than risking his life in battle, he prefers bullying the weak."】

After a moment, she suddenly spoke: "Are the benefits you mentioned the Hyuga and Taketake powers infused later?"

"That's why we found this place."

Translate: "\"That's why we came here? \"" So: 【"\"That's why we came here? \""】

"Huh?"

Translate: "\"Huh? \"" So: 【"\"Huh? \""】

"Doing this not only creates an opportunity, but it also brings me immeasurable benefits."

Translate: "\"Doing this isn't just to create an opportunity; it also brings me benefits that are hard to put into words. \"" So: 【"\"Doing this isn't just to create an opportunity; it also brings me benefits that are hard to put into words. \""】

It's not stated in the original whether Indra or Madara Uchiha is stronger, and Yuzhi really can't say.

Translate: "Whether Indra or Madara Uchiha is stronger is not stated in the original work, and Yuzhi really can't say either." So: 【"Whether Indra or Madara Uchiha is stronger is not stated in the original work, and Yuzhi really can't say either."】

This is definitely a good thing for Yuzhi, and he's also pondering a question.

Translate: "This is definitely a good thing for Yuzhi, and he's also pondering a question." So: 【"This is definitely a good thing for Yuzhi, and he's also pondering a question."】

The thrill of blowing up the fish pond—only after truly experiencing it do you realize how awesome it is!

Translate: "The thrill of blowing up fish ponds can only be understood after experiencing it—just how satisfying it is!" So: 【"The thrill of blowing up fish ponds can only be understood after experiencing it—just how satisfying it is!"】

Moreover, Yuzhi has been on the battlefield since he was seven or eight, fighting all the way until the war ended, and he also participated in various battles within his clan and village.

Translate: "Moreover, Yuzhi has been on the battlefield since he was seven or eight, fighting all the way until the war ended, and he also participated in various battles within his clan and village." So: 【"Moreover, Yuzhi has been on the battlefield since he was seven or eight, fighting all the way until the war ended, and he also participated in various battles within his clan and village."】

Furthermore, as the son of the Sage of Six Paths, his Mangekyō explains everything—even if it doesn't match the power of his father's three tomoe, his eyes are still far sharper than Madara's!

Translate: "Moreover, as the son of the Sage of Six Paths, his Mangekyou Sharingan explains everything; even though it can't match his father's Three Tomoe in strength, his eyes are still far fiercer than Madara's!" So: 【"Moreover, as the son of the Sage of Six Paths, his Mangekyou Sharingan explains everything; even though it can't match his father's Three Tomoe in strength, his eyes are still far fiercer than Madara's!"】

But Madara somehow obtained the power of Asura and ultimately became the one who awakened the Rinnegan, which means he forged his own path to reach the level of the Sage of Six Paths.

Translate: "But Madara somehow obtained the power of Asura and ultimately became the one who opened the Rinnegan, which means he has forged his own path to reach the level of the Sage of Six Paths." So: 【"But Madara somehow obtained the power of Asura and ultimately became the one who opened the Rinnegan, which means he has forged his own path to reach the level of the Sage of Six Paths."】

Yuzhi lightly shook his head, gazing at the approaching floating island, and spoke softly.

Translate: "Yuzhi lightly shook his head, gazing at the ever-closer floating island, and spoke softly." So: 【"Yuzhi lightly shook his head, gazing at the ever-closer floating island, and spoke softly."】

Hikari obviously misunderstood Yuzhi's intention, but it's not a big deal.

Translate: "Hikari obviously misunderstood Yuzhi's idea, but it's not a big deal." So: 【"Hikari obviously misunderstood Yuzhi's idea, but it's not a big deal."】

"I just told you one thing: without strong power, the Hyuga can't stand in turbulent times, and this time I just want to find the root of their secret."

Translate: "\"I just told you one thing: without strong power, the Hyuga cannot stand firm in times of war, and this time I want to find the root of their secret. \"" So: 【"\"I just told you one thing: without strong power, the Hyuga cannot stand firm in times of war, and this time I want to find the root of their secret. \""】

But at least there's some improvement, and Yuzhi wouldn't reject such feedback.

Translate: "But at least there is some improvement, and Yuzhi wouldn't reject such positive feedback." So: 【"But at least there is some improvement, and Yuzhi wouldn't reject such positive feedback."】

Hikari, looking thoughtful, asked Yuzhi, blinking her eyes curiously.

Translate: "Hikari, looking thoughtful, asked Yuzhi, blinking her eyes curiously." So: 【"Hikari, looking thoughtful, asked Yuzhi, blinking her eyes curiously."】

"Are you okay?"

Translate: "\"Are you okay? \"" So: 【"\"Are you okay? \""】

But he also has his own judgment; in his view, regarding talent level and bloodline strength, Indra is naturally stronger.

Translate: "But he also has his own judgment; in his view, regarding talent level and bloodline strength, Indra is naturally somewhat stronger." So: 【"But he also has his own judgment; in his view, regarding talent level and bloodline strength, Indra is naturally somewhat stronger."】

He's practically a seal now—whatever jutsu he wants, it comes instantly, without effort.

Translate: "He really is just a seal now—whatever ninjutsu he wants, it comes instantly, without effort." So: 【"He really is just a seal now—whatever ninjutsu he wants, it comes instantly, without effort."】

The Uchiha bloodline genes probably, aside from the 'dry rice' and 'shivering' that everyone has, have also been written with something as an inheritance.

Just as Yuzhi was thinking, Hikari also slightly lifted her head to look at the floating island in the sky.

Translate: "Just as Yuzhi was thinking, Hikari also slightly raised her head to look at the floating island in the sky." So: 【"Just as Yuzhi was thinking, Hikari also slightly raised her head to look at the floating island in the sky."】

This time, it's naturally an opportunity; the Otsutsuki on the moon, 'high spec low ability,' actually fits Yuzhi's hopes quite well.

Translate: "This time, naturally, it's an opportunity; the Otsutsuki on the moon, 'high-spec low-ability,' actually fits Yuzhi's hopes rather well." So: 【"This time, naturally, it's an opportunity; the Otsutsuki on the moon, 'high-spec low-ability,' actually fits Yuzhi's hopes rather well."】

"My current strength may not match Madara's, who gained Asura's power and awakened the Rinnegan, but how does it compare to Indra?"

Translate: "\"My current strength, although it can't match Madara who obtained Asura's power and opened the Rinnegan, how does it compare to Indra? \"" So: 【"\"My current strength, although it can't match Madara who obtained Asura's power and opened the Rinnegan, how does it compare to Indra? \""】

"Did you already know there was this kind of power up there, which is why you let me inject those cells?"

Translate: "\"Did you already know there was such power up there, which is why you had me inject those cells? \"" So: 【"\"Did you already know there was such power up there, which is why you had me inject those cells? \""】

That is battle.

Translate: "That is 'battle'." So: 【"That is 'battle'."】

To him, he's practically a veteran of war, so now 'enjoying a bit,' 'everyone, keep playing music and dancing' doesn't seem like a problem.

Translate: "To him, he's already basically a 'warrior half his life,' so now 'enjoying a bit,' 'everyone keep playing music and dancing' seems fine." So: 【"To him, he's already basically a warrior half his life, so now enjoying a bit, everyone keep playing music and dancing seems fine."】

"So, in my personal opinion, later-period Madara Uchiha is still a bit stronger, while Indra wins with exceptional talent."

Translate: "\"So, in my personal opinion, the later Madara Uchiha is probably stronger, while Indra wins with outstanding talent. \"" So: 【"\"So, in my personal opinion, the later Madara Uchiha is probably stronger, while Indra wins with outstanding talent. \""】

Hikari remained silent for a moment, then looked at Yuzhi and asked.

Translate: "Hikari remained silent for a moment, then turned to Yuzhi and asked." So: 【"Hikari remained silent for a moment, then turned to Yuzhi and asked."】

After all, strictly speaking, this idea is already somewhat like Guan Yu fighting Qin Qiong.

Translate: "After all, strictly speaking, this idea is already somewhat like 'Guan Yu fighting Qin Qiong'." So: 【"After all, strictly speaking, this idea is already somewhat like Guan Yu fighting Qin Qiong."】

As they drew closer to the Hamura Shrine, the Hyuga power within Hikari likely began to stir, and she felt the benefit posed no problem here.

Translate: "As they drew ever closer to the Feather Village Shrine, the Hyuga power within Hikari likely began to stir, and she felt that the 'benefit' here posed no problem." So: 【"As they drew ever closer to the Feather Village Shrine, the Hyuga power within Hikari likely began to stir, and she felt that the benefit here posed no problem."】

"Just, it seems the Hyuga don't even know about this place."

Translate: "\"Just, the Hyuga seem to not know about this place either. \"" So: 【"\"Just, the Hyuga seem to not know about this place either. \""】

"Since seeing the stele and realizing the moon's true nature is actually a giant seal, I've had some suspicions."

Translate: "\"Since seeing the stele and realizing the moon's nature is actually a giant seal, I've had some suspicions. \"" So: 【"\"Since seeing the stele and realizing the moon's nature is actually a giant seal, I've had some suspicions. \""】

Yuzhi had already figured out how to explain it, and he spoke with a smile.

Translate: "Yuzhi had already figured out how to explain it, and he spoke with a smile." So: 【"Yuzhi had already figured out how to explain it, and he spoke with a smile."】

"I told you before, the Sage of Six Paths and his brother sealed their mother, the Rabbit Goddess, but I didn't say the sealing place was actually the moon."

And the Hyuga Clan, according to records, appeared suddenly in the ninja world several hundred years ago, so...

So you suspect they might have been on the moon all along?

At this moment, Hikari fully understood Yuzhi's meaning.

"So you want to investigate the origin, and just as you judged they actually possess a bloodline similar to that of the Sage of Six Paths, right?"

"Yeah, that's right."

Yuzhi's smile became even more brilliant, and he nodded.

"I just didn't expect them to be hiding even more deeply, and our gains will only be greater."

"Hikari, I'm afraid your eyes have also completed their transformation."

Transformation?

Upon hearing Yuzhi's words, Hikari also felt a bit dazed for a moment.

At this moment, although she kept saying she was worried that its arrival would give Yuzhi an opportunity to act recklessly and do as he pleased.

But in fact, at this moment she had really been waiting for a long time; she never wanted nor was willing to stand behind Yuzhi, and she yearned even more to fight side by side with him!

She has never changed this idea, and this belief has never wavered.

At this very moment, the opportunity is right before her eyes—how could her heart not be excited?

She turned her head, and Hikari looked toward Yuzhi beside her.

She had always known just how formidable the thing she called 'a head full of yellow trash' actually was; over the years she had long known exactly how she herself had been dug out back then.

Although Yuzhi's original intention was to obtain some of his own 'relics' to see if he could cope with the oppression from his clan.

But relying solely on the information from a single scroll, together with his continual investigation, he eventually found clues in Kushina Uzumaki clan's historical scroll.

Such observational and investigative prowess can truly only be described as awe-inspiring.

Perhaps only someone like this could appear in one's darkest despair, and only someone like this could, through minimal information and inference, ultimately uncover the Hyuga clan's secret.

Whether it's their true identities, or this world within the moon!

"Although your mind is full of bad stuff, there's no denying you're still a very reliable person—no wonder everyone wants to get close to you."

Hikari silently muttered that to herself, and at that moment Yuzhi turned his head to look at her.

"We've arrived—get ready, we're moving out."

"Hmm."

Hikari immediately gathered her thoughts, then took a deep breath, while behind them the roar continued to echo.

But Yuzhi paid no heed at all; his chakra surged, and the damaged Susanoo instantly restored to its original state.

The terrifying aura burst forth once more; Susanoo's wings shook, and in the next instant he had lunged onto the floating island, arriving at the outskirts of the Hamura Shrine.

But as soon as he arrived, he instantly felt a distinct repelling force blocking his advance.

"Is there a seal?"

Yuzhi murmured, and in the next instant Susanoo's long blade swept sideways as his chakra exploded at full force.

In that instant, the icy, vast, condensed, heavy aura—like an ancient ferocious beast descending upon the human world—spread once again.

This feeling made Hikari frown a little; she looked at Yuzhi in puzzlement.

"Your chakra seems to have undergone some changes; although you still retain your former aura, its quality seems completely different."

"Quite a keen feeling, huh?"

Yuzhi lightly nodded, but Susanoo's movements showed no pause whatsoever.

The long blade swung, and the visible violent edge came down heavily upon the barrier; as his attack proceeded, the sun in the sky flickered between bright and dim.

Obviously, this massive barrier is being sustained by that reincarnation eye.

Actually, sometimes Yuzhi wonders what was sustaining all of this on the moon before this gigantic reincarnation eye was coalesced.

After much thought, Yuzhi suddenly had an answer.

"Could it be the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path?"

Actually, upon careful consideration, this possibility is probably the greatest.

Such a vast place, with a miniature sun in the sky and forests, rivers, and farmland below, all require energy to sustain them.

And the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path perfectly solves this problem.

After all, the Ten-Tails' corpse was simply placed on the moon; not making use of such a good resource would obviously be unreasonable.

Moreover, even if its chakra were drained to form the One-Tail through Nine-Tails, the corpse still possesses the strongest vitality and unimaginable chakra.

Otherwise, Madara Uchiha wouldn't have clung to life this way, nor would he have ended up in Nagato's hands; he needed that long to nourish and recover.

After all, the Otsutsuki on the moon certainly weren't expecting the Ten-Tails to reappear, so naturally they wouldn't spare any effort in using it.

And after Madara Uchiha obtained it, he not only sucked out life force in a 'bone‑marrow‑extracting' fashion, but also used it to create White Zetsu.

"In the end, the poor one is still Nagato, and Nagato"

Hearing the roars and continual rumbling from below, Yuzhi couldn't help but let out a faint sigh.

This Nagato has truly become a super scapegoat.

Boom——

Accompanied by the violent roar subsiding, huge clouds of dust slowly drifted away, and the enormous gate of the Hamura Shrine collapsed with a bang.

On the fragments of those gates, Yuzhi could still see various sealing techniques, as well as the faint, eerie chakra linking to the gate.

Most importantly, as the gate was opened, both Yuzhi and Hikari felt a palpitation.

It was as if something were heavily striking their hearts, and as that power continually surged, the Hyuga power within their bodies began to become more active.

That fervent feeling, as if their blood were boiling, even began to accelerate the fusion of their cells!

"Let's go."

Yuzhi dispelled his own Susanoo, took Hikari's hand, and said:

"This gate will probably recover soon; I think we need to act quickly."

"Hmm."

Hikari lightly nodded, and the two hurried toward the temple.

The entire temple was decorated with an extremely rustic simplicity, yet within that plainness lay an indescribable solemnity.

As Yuzhi entered, that solemnity gradually turned into a strange, oppressive pressure, as if a lofty deity were gazing down upon them.

The feeling was truly unpleasant, but as they pressed deeper, they felt their heartbeats quicken and their blood boil ever more.

Finally, after they passed through the corridor and the study, they arrived at a massive sealed door.

As they approached, the door suddenly trembled slightly, and a peculiar force locked onto them.

The force flashed, and the door slowly opened.

At that moment, a massive eye wrapped in gold and shimmering with golden light appeared before them!

"Is this our target?"

Hikari stared at the eyeball, feeling it constantly draw the boil of her own blood vessels, and she couldn't help whispering.

"As expected, it should be."

Yuzhi lightly nodded, then walked forward slowly, though at that moment his thoughts couldn't help stirring slightly.

He realized that the 'chakra origin power' within him, which never activates on its own, was suddenly trembling now.

He had to admit, the Reincarnation Eye truly lived up to being one of the strongest powers in this world, and, strictly speaking, every power within him was intricately linked to that eye.

Perhaps it was precisely because of this connection that this situation arose now?

"Let's go; the crucial moment is next."

Yuzhi took a deep breath, but as he drew fully close, his complexion suddenly turned odd.

Through his Sharingan, he could clearly see the appearance beneath the massive Reincarnation Eye's glow, a scene like a Cthulhu horror with eyes everywhere!

"How disgusting."

Hikari couldn't help making a snide remark, but her eyes at that moment transformed into Mangekyou Sharingan.

"I'll try to seal it with eight thousand spears while drawing its power; I hope nothing goes wrong."

"Trying it can't hurt; normally it shouldn't cause any issues."

Yuzhi nodded, tightened his grip on Hikari's hand, and said with a smile.

"Don't worry, we'll share any problem together; we'll keep fighting side by side."

"Fine, got it."

Though Hikari appeared calm, she was also delighted inside, for this was what she had been seeking all along.

She knew it was because Yuzhi was eloquent, but she had to admit she truly appreciated it.

She inhaled deeply and slowly pressed her hand onto the Reincarnation Eye.

Suddenly, in an instant, a torrent of chakra embodying both destruction and vitality surged toward her body.

As the chakra was introduced, Yuzhi likewise endured its baptism.

At that moment, the Reincarnation Eye became extraordinarily active, its surging power seeming ready to devour them!

They felt as if they were a lone boat drifting at sea, ever vulnerable to a sudden massive wave.

Gradually, the power belonging to her began to coalesce continuously.

Yet at that instant, the Reincarnation Eye suddenly burst forth with dazzling golden light—

"You damned thief, die!"

Below the Yuzhi Temple, the Clan Leader of the Otsutsuki Clan was still locked in a fierce battle with Nagato.

At this moment, the Otsutsuki Clan Leader's eyes turned blood‑red, his inner rage reaching its peak.

So many of his clan members survived the decisive war against the main family, yet perished at the hands of these ninjas from the ninja world, which filled him with furious anger.

Moreover, what fueled his fury even more was that the Ten‑Tails' husk had been stolen by this bizarre Asura descendant before them!

He knew that the Ten‑Tails' husk was originally the power source of the moon's core, and its inexplicable disappearance caused them huge trouble.

They still remembered those hard times, and now he finally caught the thief!

"You creature with a trace of Asura blood who stole the Indra eye that can be encountered but not obtained; you truly are a thief—die!"

He roared, continuously commanding the stone‑giant to launch a fierce assault, yet his mind also pondered another matter.

It was about that kid who was almost at Indra's level—were his words truly genuine?

Given the current situation, it indeed seemed to match what he said!

Could it be that all this was merely a setup, and they were not the final defense of the ninja world nor the "people from the heavens" steering its fate?

They were merely the first line of defense against the ninja world's future crisis?

"Damn old man"

Not only the old man thought so; Nagato too couldn't help pondering the question.

Was the turmoil of the ninja world caused by the Sage of Six Paths and his designs, to confront the as‑yet unknown "cataclysm"?

Then, what meaning does seeking peace for the ninja world hold for him?

Moreover, the old man's other remark struck Nagato's heart; his "Asura bloodline" already confirmed Yuzhi's words, and he feared he truly was a descendant of the Uzumaki Clan!

Yet the old man's other comment shook him: his Rinnegan is the "Indra eye that can be encountered but not obtained"?

Recalling the Sharingan's continual evolution and strengthening, he suddenly formed a terrifying hypothesis.

Could it be that his Rinnegan actually belongs to the Uchiha Clan, and these eyes—

"Does that also confirm Yuzhi, and what Madara Uchiha said?"

Nagato murmured, his entire worldview now on the verge of shattering; he never imagined the world could be so chaotic, so utterly disorderly.

He had always believed he could grasp the truth of this world, but now it seemed he was nothing but an ignorant fool.

Foolishly, he barreled into the mire, thinking he could emerge unstained, while everyone else was merely wallowing in the swamp.

But now he only discovered that he himself was already covered in mud, and he even brought Xiao Nan and all those Akatsuki Organization members into the mud!

Perhaps only someone like Uchiha Haori can stand on the shore watching everyone jump in one by one, while he prepares his own plan to rewrite everything, right?

Although his heart was full of confusion, Nagato's battle did not falter, after all he was a 'fiend' who crawled out of the chaotic wars of the ninja world.

Even if he had things on his mind, it wouldn't affect his battle too much, and now he has also figured some things out.

Since I'm just someone rolling in the mud, I'll go ask that guy standing by the mud's edge watching the show—he'll surely have an answer!

Thinking this, Nagato roared while controlling the 'Demonic Statue of the Outer Path' and launched a fierce attack.

The Demonic Statue of the Outer Path completely took over Susanoo's battle, firmly blocking that stone giant.

At this moment the earth went berserk in battle, and the barrier that was already about to shatter fell into a perilous state.

Just

Nagato controlled the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path to take over Yuzhi's battle, but likewise he also had to bear what Yuzhi had not borne.

It's now!

Suddenly, the Otsutsuki Clan Leader old man burst forth with a golden radiance, that light was so dazzling and also so overbearing.

That gorgeous golden light was almost unbearable for everyone, and at that very moment the old man floated up faintly.

His body was withered to the extreme, and even his vitality seemed to be drained at this moment.

Clan Leader!

No!

Clan Leader!

The surviving Otsutsuki on the moon let out cries, they naturally understood exactly what all this meant.

Originally their bodies had already been eroded by the power of the Reincarnation Eye, and even if they persisted, they probably couldn't last many more years.

Their Clan Leader was no exception; his strength was the greatest, yet he was also the most severely eroded by the Reincarnation Eye's power.

Now he is bearing and absorbing the power of the Reincarnation Eye, which is essentially mutual destruction with the enemy!

This is.

At this moment, whether it was Nagato in battle or Orochimaru and others waiting for the result nearby, a strange feeling arose in their hearts.

It was as if majestic divine might descended from the heavens, causing their hearts to keep pounding wildly.

In the sky, that sun at this moment also began to flicker between bright and dim, while the floating island suspended on the horizon burst forth with blinding light.

That chakra, brimming with endless vitality yet also bearing endless death, erupted with a bang, as if it were about to annihilate everything in this instant!

I've said it, you will all die today!

The Otsutsuki Clan Leader floated in the sky, his voice hoarse to the extreme, as if a true demon had crawled out of hell.

His Byakugan scanned everyone present, his body already beginning to collapse, yet he still let out a roar.

No matter whether you are descendants of Indra or descendants of Asura, no matter how far you have come, this place is not where you can run wild!

Your fate has only one outcome: death!

Damn it, this old man wants mutual destruction with us?

Feeling the terrifying power explode, Nagato instantly had a thought; not only him, but Orochimaru and others' faces also twitched slightly.

Now this situation seems far more complicated than they imagined!

Don't think that just because someone ran into the temple you can do anything.

At this moment the Otsutsuki Clan Leader's breath was as thin as a silk thread, his face already like a withered bone, yet he still broke into a ferocious smile.

The power of the Reincarnation Eye isn't so easily controlled; without our clan's bloodline, even getting close is impossible!

Everything you've done is just futile; then, go die!

Accompanied by the old man's roar, the light on the floating island's temple burst forth violently, and that terrifying power erupted completely.

At this moment, the aura of death also enveloped the entire moon.

It was Yuzhi's nonsense that unsettled the old man's mind and shattered his worldview.

Or perhaps he was inherently selfish, only thinking of taking everyone with him to die, and no one knows.

Because nobody had the mind to think about this problem, since everyone genuinely felt the aura of death!

However, just as that light wildly scattered, the despair-inducing aura suddenly halted, and immediately a weaker yet more eerie power began to spread.

This... this is

The Otsutsuki Clan Leader lifted his head in astonishment, he looked incredulously at the sky, and in just a moment his face was left only with pain, distortion, and disbelief.

Because at this moment, his connection to the Reincarnation Eye was actually severed outright!

Inside the entire moon, at this moment a huge anomaly also occurred.

Darkness instantly invaded the interior of the moon, a faint red light spread across the entire horizon, and the sun in the sky at this moment also turned crimson.

White clouds turned into pitch-black dark clouds, Mist Village drifted past that gigantic artificial sun, and that huge sun had already transformed into a strange Mangekyou Sharingan.

And this power was also spreading wildly, radiating across the entire moon—

The ninja world, countless people stared in astonishment at that scarlet moon, and at this moment they all had an illusion.

Could one have fallen into an illusion?

Otherwise, why would the moon turn into this ghostly appearance?

And in Leaf Village, countless ninjas had already instantly recognized what exactly was reflected from that moon!

That isn't the Sharingan, is it?

It indeed looks like the Sharingan, but the Sharingan probably doesn't have such a pattern, right?

Idiot, the Hokage's Sharingan isn't just three tomoe; his is also a complicated pattern—I've seen it before!

That's right, not only the Hokage's, but Ying and Shisui's eyes also aren't just three tomoe.

Wait, quick look, that pattern has changed!

Countless ninjas stared blankly at the sky, watching the intricate pattern suddenly produce a double image, then form a brand‑new design; at that moment they seemed even more bewildered.

"Teacher, that is…"

The Third Hokage beside them frowned as he watched it all, and couldn't help but speak in a low voice.

After realizing something was wrong, they gathered at once, but the sight before them left their hearts bewildered.

"It's definitely a Sharingan, and moreover a Mangekyou Sharingan on par with Madara Uchiha, even the current Fifth Hokage!"

Senju Feijian whispered, his voice sounding restrained, while beside him Tsunade, Ziraiye, Kushina and Minato all wore strange expressions.

In fact, it wasn't just them; even the Third Hokage's expression was the same, because they had already identified whose Mangekyou Sharingan pattern the sky bore.

If nothing's amiss, that's the Mangekyou Sharingan pattern of the Fifth Hokage's wife, Uchiha Ying!

But isn't she in the Leaf Village? How did her eyes reflect onto the moon?

And why has it turned into an even more powerful form?

"Kakashi, have the Fifth Hokage couple and the Police Department Chief arrived?"

The Third Hokage was filled with doubt; he thought it best to quickly bring the rightful owner.

Kakashi's face turned a bit awkward; how could he know whether Yuzhi and the others had come?

Just as he was about to say something, the surrounding Leaf Village residents suddenly let out a series of exclamations!

"Look quickly, what is that?"

"What's happening, that kind of power…"

"What on earth is going on?"

Hearing the crowd, everyone's gaze involuntarily turned to the moon, and at that moment they were all stunned.

Because the crimson full moon above suddenly erupted with a visible ripple.

In an instant, the entire moon seemed to tremble, and a terrifying energy tide wildly surged, shaking the whole ninja world!

At that moment, the world instantly lit up like daylight, and beneath that massive energy, countless unstable crusts rumbled.

In the distance, the ground cracked, peaks collapsed, and earthquakes erupted simultaneously across the lands.

Along the coast, raging waves rose a hundred zhang high, bearing a devouring momentum as they slammed onto the shore.

Countless seaside villages were instantly swept into the sea, and many islands of the Land of Water vanished in that instant!

"What's happening?"

"What on earth is this?"

Within the Land of Earth, countless ninjas stared in disbelief at the suddenly erupting volcano, momentarily bewildered.

Only Ono Ki clenched his fist, lifted his head and murmured softly toward the sky stained crimson.

"Uchiha calamity, is it about to erupt?"

In the Land of Wind, countless ninjas and residents at that moment had to scramble into shelters and refuges.

Because at that moment, inexplicably massive dragon tornadoes dozens, even hundreds of meters tall, appeared in the Land of Wind.

The ruthless storm swept away endless sand and stone, and countless oases were utterly destroyed in that instant!

"What on earth is happening?"

Luosha stared blankly at the horizon, and for a moment he too fell into bewilderment.

In the Land of Lightning, lightning flashed and thunder roared; massive bolts shattered countless peaks and set innumerable forests ablaze.

In an instant, unimaginable catastrophes struck everywhere.

Countless people wondered in their hearts whether the end of the world had arrived.

But the next instant, that bizarre energy tide vanished just as strangely, as if it had never existed.

If not for the massive destruction all around, they might truly have thought they'd endured a terrifying nightmare.

"Damned it, what on earth is this?!"

Within the Land of Water, Obito, Hei Jue and Itachi Uchiha were enduring a terrifying earthquake.

Watching the collapsing earth, the engulfed forest, the ruined hills, Obito's complexion turned somewhat pale.

If he hadn't used Kamui to shield everyone, he might have been buried a second time.

But no one answered his question; Hei Jue and Itachi Uchiha both stared blankly at the sky.

"Is this the true power of Uchiha Ying?"

Itachi Uchiha murmured as he spoke, his fist already fully hardened, and Hei Jue was no better; he now had only one thought.

"She can't really be the reincarnation of her mother's chakra, can she?"

——

"This feeling…"

Deep within the Yumura Temple, Yuzhi kept his eyes tightly shut, yet he still clutched Hikari's hand firmly.

How terrifying the power of the Reincarnation Eye truly is, perhaps only personal experience can reveal.

Now, Yuzhi has come to understand, and the benefits this Reincarnation Eye grants him truly exceed imagination!

"This feeling is truly marvelous…"

Yuzhi slowly opened his eyes, feeling his own condition, and couldn't help murmuring softly.

At this moment, he found that the power of Shadow Release and Yang Release within his body seemed to have spontaneously surged a great deal!

Having reaped so much wool from Obito and putting in enough effort himself, he had long since consolidated Shadow Release and Yang Release.

Moreover, he possessed Madara Uchiha's Yin‑Yang Release talent; although progress was slow, he was indeed gathering this ultimate power.

However, the growth rate of his Yin‑Yang Release power wasn't particularly fast; after all, even if Yuzhi reaped wool, those two forces couldn't accelerate much.

But now, he was astonished to discover that his power in this regard had grown enormously; how could that not surprise him?

Most importantly, at this moment he also noticed that the Yin‑Yang Release power seemed unbelievably easy for him to wield.

They seemed as if fully released, and at the same time he had completely gained control over them; he could effortlessly wield those powers!

"Wait, could it be—"

Suddenly, Yuzhi thought of something; he gently gathered chakra, and the next second a smile appeared on his face.

"Indeed, it truly is strange."

As Yuzhi manipulated his chakra, he clearly felt all the chakra at that moment being so obedient, obedient to an unprecedented degree.

Moreover, he discovered that his chakra had completely become the chakra of Indra's Power!

"Is it caused by the power of the Reincarnation Eye?"

He lightly clenched his fist, feeling the massive chakra within his body and the power embedded in his bloodline; he truly had an unprecedented experience!

His bloodline, under the impact of this Reincarnation Eye's power, received an incredible enhancement.

The cells of Hyuga Clan and Bamboo Cutter underwent a major fusion; although not fully completed, the progress was beyond his imagination.

Furthermore, his own power also fused with the power of the Senju Clan, but it still couldn't match the progress of Bamboo Cutter and Hyuga Clan.

After all, this time it didn't involve their powers, so a low fusion degree was fine; however, the 'Fourfold Fusion' power increased considerably.

"Is this also a kind of baptism of the bloodline?"

Yuzhi murmured, and this taste full of power made him utterly addicted.

Moreover, with this fusion, he could feel his eye's progress also received a huge boost!

Even though in terms of progress he's still far behind, reaching his current level of strength makes every advancement extremely difficult.

With such a change, how could Yuzhi not be delighted?

"Now, perhaps I can already be considered a brand‑new Indra, right?"

Indra's greatness lies in his innate talent and bloodline; his descendants' bloodline is incomparable, yet Yuzhi's current situation is too unusual.

Even though the power within him is so chaotic that it makes him scratch his head, the bloodline's enhancement is nonetheless tangible.

Moreover, his chakra, due to this massive shock, has completed the full fusion, and he doesn't yet know what benefits the aftermath will bring.

But with such a 'hardware' setup, he truly can bear the title 'contemporary Indra'!

Only now he harbors some doubt: the Reincarnation Eye doesn't seem as terrifying as he imagined.

"Why can't those great Otsutsuki on the Moon endure it, their bodies being eroded by the Reincarnation Eye's power?"

Yuzhi truly didn't understand; he didn't sense any problem, and even Hikari, standing before him, still slowly consolidating her own power with her eyes tightly closed, felt the same.

If any issue arose in the body, his perception would absolutely detect it instantly!

"Is something wrong somewhere?"

But before he could think further, Hikari, standing before him, suddenly turned around and opened her eyes.

In an instant, a strange aura resurfaced, and in Hikari's eyes a brand‑new intricate pattern quietly emerged.

Those crimson eyes were slowly rotating, and they continued to stare at Yuzhi.

"Congratulations, Hikari."

Yuzhi looked at the still‑dazed Hikari, gave a gentle smile, and reached out to touch her face.

"Now, you have also achieved your wish; we will always stand side by side."

But before he could finish speaking, Hikari pressed her face against his.

Before Yuzhi could react at all, he suddenly felt his lips become warm.

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