In the cosmic depths...
A highly peculiar phenomenon was unfolding.
A massive planet was actually orbiting a much smaller planet.
On the smaller planet's surface, ancient yet grand structures stood across the land, forming strangely arranged patterns.
Along the wide streets, many pale-skinned individuals were either cultivating, chatting idly, or watching their children play and chase each other around.
Inside a towering central tower, several horned individuals sat cross-legged in meditation.
One particularly aged elder with furrowed brows solemnly asked, "How long has it been since Taro last sent us word?"
As soon as the elder's voice finished, someone quickly responded, "Reporting Clan Leader otsutsuki, it has already been ten years."
Upon hearing this, the elder frowned even more deeply, "With such a long time passing, could something else have gone wrong?"
Hearing the elder's speculation, the others exchanged glances before the same person answered again, "I don't think so. Ten years really isn't that long for our otsutsuki Clan with our extended lifespans. This time, all twelve of them including Taro possess Six Paths-level strength, with Taro himself having one foot into Kekkei Mora-level power. Such strength should be unrivaled across the cosmos."
Though ten years seemed lengthy to most, for the long-lived otsutsuki Clan it barely qualified as a fleeting moment.
Ten years without communication meant little by itself.
The elder, called Clan Leader otsutsuki, continued gravely, "First there was Isshiki and Kaguya, then later Momoshiki, Kinshiki, and others—all vanished without trace after arriving at that mysterious planet."
"I suspect something unusual exists about that place..."
After some contemplation, otsutsuki Urashima added, "Let's try contacting Taro later and see if we can still reach him."
"Yes."
"Do it immediately."
"...Understood."
Just as otsutsuki Urashima prepared to dismiss the assembly, a member of the otsutsuki clan rushed in hastily.
"Urashima Clan Leader! Something terrible has happened!"
otsutsuki Urashima rebuked angrily, "What kind of behavior is this? Calm yourself and speak properly!"
"Yes," chastened, the clan member took a deep breath to steady himself before continuing, "Clan Leader Urashima, ten enormous spatial portals have appeared above our planet. Emerging from them were countless figures wearing similar clothing—it appears to be an army."
"The moment they appeared, they launched an immediate attack on us. Everything outside has descended into chaos."
"What?!" otsutsuki Urashima shot to his feet and slapped the messenger clan member hard across the face, "You idiot! When something like this happens, how dare you remain so calm and collected?!"
Still reeling from the sudden slap, the unfortunate clan member lowered his head meekly but dared not offer any rebuttal.
In the strictly hierarchical Otsutsuki Clan, even if Otsutsuki Urashima were to kill someone without cause, no one would dare defend the victim.
At that moment, shouting and sounds of battle from outside grew louder. Urashima immediately led everyone in the room rushing out.
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"Lord Emperor's command: Leave no one alive—kill!"
"Kill!"
Murderous intent filled the air as deafening noise spread across the sky.
As soon as the shinobi army of the Shen Nation appeared, they launched into a ruthless massacre against every Otsutsuki clan member within sight.
Ten spatial portals had precisely encircled the entire homeworld of the Otsutsuki Clan.
"What's going on? How did these guys get here?"
"Where's the clan leader? And the guardians from the Branch House? Quickly capture these people!"
"Another race actually appearing here? That's impossible…"
Perhaps because they had grown too accustomed to peace, when the shinobi army appeared, the Otsutsuki still stood rooted to the spot, curiously staring at the sky.
They occasionally pointed fingers and whispered among themselves, their faces showing expressions of excitement.
It wasn't until the enemy shinobi army rushed close enough for them to see the killing intent clearly etched on each face that the Otsutsuki finally realized something was wrong.
Unfortunately, by then it was already too late.
Facing the assault of the shinobi army, these panicked Otsutsuki were like lambs awaiting slaughter—within moments, heavy casualties had already been suffered.
"Boring. So this is the mighty Otsutsuki Clan? They can't even offer decent resistance."
Madara Uchiha said with disappointment.
Hashirama Senju responded solemnly, "Madara, don't grow careless. Even the Otsutsuki Clan won't have powerful strength in every single individual."
"We must be careful of their counterattack."
Saying so, he clapped his hands together. "[Sage Art Wood Release: True Several Thousand Hands!]"
"Hashirama, don't steal my spotlight."
Madara let out a soft scoff, his ocular power surging wildly within his eyes.
A Perfect Susanoo thousands of meters tall appeared from thin air, slicing everything before it into dust with a single stroke.
Elsewhere, Nagato hovered at high altitude, lifting both arms into the air, his Rinnegan eyes devoid of all emotion.
"From now on, let the Otsutsuki Clan feel pain."
[Ultra Shinra Tensei!]
Boom!
From him as the center, an incredibly powerful shockwave instantly flattened everything within dozens of kilometers.
The same scenes unfolded across every region of the Otsutsuki Clan's homeworld.
The initial attacks from the ten shinobi squads caused devastating damage to the Otsutsuki.
When Urashima emerged, this was the scene he witnessed.
"Damn these bastards! They've committed unforgivable crimes!"
"Escort all non-combatant clan members to the shrine to seek refuge."
"Additionally, summon the Branch House and the Clan Guard. We must kill every last one of these invaders!"
"Yes, sir!"
The Otsutsuki Clan had developed extremely advanced technology. Therefore, even though they were caught off guard, they still managed to organize an effective counterattack in a very short time.
Powerful Otsutsuki warriors stepped forward, blocking the path of the Shen Nation Shinobi Army. Cruel, savage grins spread across their faces.
"Although we don't understand how you lowly beings found the courage to attack us, this so-called war ends here. I will kill every last one of you, then hunt down your strongholds and enslave your entire race for generations to come!"
"You wretched inferiors will pay the ultimate price for your actions!"
"For once, there are finally enough of you pitiful wretches gathered here for me to truly savor this slaughter."
Every Otsutsuki wore an expression of arrogant pride.
They made no effort to sense the power their enemies possessed.
In the eyes of these Otsutsuki, no lifeform in this universe could rival them.
Whatever they chose to destroy would be annihilated without exception.
Therefore… even when facing a divine army from the Shen Nation that outnumbered them several times over, this group of Otsutsuki charged forward fearlessly without hesitation.
They would show these conceited inferior beings exactly what kind of existence they had dared provoke!
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