"This is..."
Deep within the moon, at the ancestral tomb where all the lunar Ōtsutsuki were buried, a faint figure began to emerge.
The figure was of an aged man with horns atop his head.
His Byakugan gazed curiously into the distance, his face filled with confusion.
This was none other than Hamura Ōtsutsuki, the true creator of the internal world of the moon and younger brother of the Sage of Six Paths!
Death might signify the end for most beings, but for him and his elder brother, things were different.
Even in death, they could exist in spiritual form.
Today, Hamura had been roused from slumber, awakened by the eruption of a powerful Chakra within the moon.
And this Chakra...
"Why... does it carry Mother's aura?!"
Back then, it had taken both brothers immense effort—nearly obliterating the entire ninja world—to seal their mother, Kaguya Ōtsutsuki.
Even now, as spiritual entities, they remained vigilant.
But as Hamura observed for a while, he realized something was off.
The combatant wasn't his mother.
Moreover...
"It isn't Mother's 'Karma' either?"
Hamura naturally understood the "Karma" technique, but after careful observation, he could confirm that the young man wasn't a vessel.
There were no markings on him, and his power originated entirely from himself, rather than some external force.
"What on earth is going on?"
Hamura was puzzled. Perhaps it was because his soul had just awakened, or maybe the situation itself was simply too unexpected.
He even considered the possibility that the individual before him might be one of the "Celestial Beings."
After all, those beings were their enemies!
Long ago, their mother had sought to resist the "Celestial Beings," going so far as to hang everyone on the Divine Tree and create White Zetsu soldiers for the fight.
However, the young man clearly exhibited the power signature of their lineage, suggesting he wasn't one of the "Celestial Beings."
"Most importantly... his eyes..."
The Tenseigan.
Hamura knew of this dōjutsu. It was formed by combining the Byakugan of his descendants with the power he had left behind.
Under normal circumstances, the "Celestial Beings" shouldn't be able to use it.
"So is he one of my descendants, or..."
The more Hamura thought about it, the more confused he became.
After pondering for a while, he finally sighed.
He decided it would be best to observe the situation for now, and if necessary, inform his elder brother.
While Hamura deliberated, Kitagawa Minamoto had already reached the massive Tenseigan.
"Finally, it's mine!"
Although he could sense someone watching him, he was more focused on examining his prize.
After all, he was on someone else's turf here on the moon, and there wasn't much he could do about being observed.
More importantly, he hadn't detected any malice.
Otherwise, he wouldn't have remained so calm.
"Still, this feeling isn't exactly pleasant."
Rubbing his chin, Kitagawa Minamoto muttered to himself.
He didn't like being watched, and he wasn't sure how strong this observer was.
Perhaps they were as enigmatic as the Sage of Six Paths, or maybe they were merely a lingering spirit.
"If I recall correctly, when Urashiki Ōtsutsuki came to the moon in the future, he didn't do much either."
Unable to make sense of it, Kitagawa Minamoto decided not to dwell on the matter.
By now, he was standing directly before the massive Tenseigan.
"The Tenseigan, huh..."
Looking at the enormous glowing eye, he couldn't help but feel a sense of awe.
This was, after all, his primary objective for coming here!
As he raised his hand and infused it with Chakra, the giant Tenseigan began to react.
The once-dim eye slowly regained its brilliance under his Chakra's influence.
Not only that, but the previously loose structure of the Tenseigan gradually stabilized.
"As expected, this Tenseigan is formed by the eyes of the main family. The sheer number is staggering, but..."
As he continued to manipulate it, he found he could faintly perceive the dynamics of the entire moon.
Not only the moon's interior but even its exterior was clear to him.
He could even sense that he could control the moon's trajectory!
"Truly incredible."
Kitagawa Minamoto couldn't help but marvel at the power of the Tenseigan.
Even though it had been severely misused by the lunar Ōtsutsuki, its capabilities remained intact under his Chakra.
"Since that's the case..."
His Chakra surged more intensely, and the Tenseigan responded effortlessly to his control.
It was as if the Tenseigan was perfectly aligned with his intentions.
"If you want to watch, then let me give you a show."
Golden Chakra illuminated the sky once again, and an invisible vibration spread silently, seemingly enveloping the entire heavens!
"Is everyone assembled?"
In the ninja world, within Konohagakure, Hiruzen Sarutobi rubbed his temples in frustration.
Glancing at the assembled Jōnin, he spoke directly.
"You've all seen the moon's anomaly. While we don't know what's happening, those meteors could cause significant damage. I want you all to be prepared. Understood?"
"Yes, sir!"
The gathered Jōnin nodded in unison.
The sight of the moon earlier had been utterly bizarre.
None of them understood what was happening, but they knew the falling meteors could spell disaster.
Konohagakure had dealt with meteors before...
Not long ago, they had witnessed a meteor crash outside the village, striking a massive beast.
Fortunately, someone had intervened, with Kitagawa Minamoto redirecting the aftermath.
Otherwise, they couldn't imagine what would have become of Konohagakure!
"Minamoto, we'll be relying on you again this time."
Hiruzen Sarutobi turned to Kitagawa Minamoto's clone, sighing helplessly.
"The meteor landing points are uncertain, but I'll have people set up your Flying Thunder God seals in advance. When the time comes..."
"Understood. I'll take care of it."
Kitagawa Minamoto's clone nodded, though he felt a bit awkward inside.
After all, he knew this was all his doing!
"Those damned lunar Ōtsutsuki..."
He couldn't help but curse inwardly, though he was confident the situation wasn't too dire.
"Hmm?"
Looking up at the moon, he suddenly pointed toward the sky with feigned curiosity.
"Look, what's that?"
"Huh?"
The Konohagakure ninja, already on edge, immediately looked up at the sky.
The next moment, their eyes widened in shock!
In the sky, the fiery meteors suddenly came to a halt.
It was as if an invisible force was pulling them back, preventing them from advancing further.
In the next instant, accompanied by an eerie Chakra vibration,
They watched in stunned silence as the meteors reversed course, returning to their origin!
Countless fragments ascended toward the moon like scattered stars, twinkling in the sky.
Before long, the previously chaotic heavens returned to tranquility.
The bright moon remained radiant, its silver light bathing the earth.
But the meteors with their fiery trails were gone, as if the earlier scene had never happened!
"What... what just happened?"
Hiruzen Sarutobi stared at the sky, his mind reeling.
The assembled ninja exchanged bewildered glances, unable to comprehend the situation.
Even the Hyūga Clan members gazed skyward, sensing a familiar power.
Hinata and Hanabi, in particular, felt it more deeply.
Not just them—the entire ninja world was left in confusion.
Even Black Zetsu, hidden within Konohagakure, was at a loss.
"The moon... what's going on?"
The question lingered in the hearts of everyone in the ninja world.
Even days later, investigations yielded no answers.
Meanwhile, on the moon, Kitagawa Minamoto quietly perused the Ōtsutsuki Clan's archives.
Despite centuries of internal conflict, the lunar Ōtsutsuki had preserved their millennia-old records and knowledge.
This meant the archives contained an abundance of invaluable information, possibly even the essence of ancient wisdom!
"These materials will be immensely helpful. I can also wait for the Tenseigan to recover."
The Tenseigan had expended a tremendous amount of energy, especially after being used by Kitagawa Minamoto to "repair the moon" and "save the ninja world."
It was already a miracle that the eye hadn't fallen apart!
Kitagawa Minamoto needed to extract its energy, but he had to proceed with caution, allowing it time to recover.
"Meanwhile, I should figure out how to deal with Hamura Ōtsutsuki's 'watching.'"
Being observed for so many days was starting to annoy him.
The old man remained hidden, doing nothing, as if studying him like a specimen.
This was beginning to get on Kitagawa Minamoto's nerves.
With the Tenseigan gradually recovering, he felt it was time to take action.
"Who would've thought the ninja world's thousand-year history would be like this!"
Inside the Hamura Shrine, Kitagawa Minamoto closed the book in his hands, sighing in amazement.
"So the Uchiha and Senju Clans originated this way. They were brothers, huh?"
Beside him, one of his shadow clones nodded in agreement, though it quickly raised a question.
"Why do these people resemble the Hyūga Clan so much?"
"Probably because some of them ended up in the ninja world at some point."
Another shadow clone chimed in casually.
"They likely couldn't find their way back. Without the Tenseigan, we wouldn't have made it here either."
Kitagawa Minamoto rubbed his chin thoughtfully, then asked curiously:
"It's strange. According to the records, the Sage of Six Paths founded ninshū. But why did he allow his two sons to fight so viciously?"
"Indeed, it's odd. Could there be some hidden purpose behind it?"
The conflicts between Indra and Asura left Kitagawa Minamoto unsure how to judge them.
But he felt that if the Sage of Six Paths truly wanted to stop the fighting, he could have done so.
Yet the wars had raged for a thousand years, with the combatants even "switching accounts" to continue the fight!
This topic offered plenty of room for speculation, and Kitagawa Minamoto planned to use it to divert the old man's attention.
At the same time...
"I can also learn more about the Sage of Six Paths."
Truthfully, he was curious whether the Sage of Six Paths had noticed him.
The odds of being detected seemed high, given that the Sage had kept an eye on the ninja world even after death.
Otherwise, he wouldn't have appeared during Naruto and Sasuke's critical moments to give them "power-ups."
But since he hadn't acted against Kitagawa Minamoto so far, perhaps he had his reasons.
This was an opportunity to test and verify his theories.
He had mentally prepared himself for this when he came to the moon!
"Do you think the Sage of Six Paths did all this on purpose?"
With that in mind, Kitagawa Minamoto posed the question to his shadow clones.
"These texts mention many things. The so-called 'Celestial Beings' seem to be the greatest threat. Do you think..."
"He orchestrated this to prepare for them?"
One of the shadow clones, already familiar with the script, replied immediately.
"I think it's possible."
Kitagawa Minamoto nodded, deliberately raising his voice.
"After all, the enemy is dangerous. And the Sage of Six Paths is said to have... already died. If the 'Celestial Beings' come after his death, how could the ninja world defend itself?"
"By cultivating the entire ninja world, of course!"
Another shadow clone nodded thoughtfully, as if understanding something profound.
"So, the Sage of Six Paths deliberately let his two sons fight endlessly to drive the ninja world forward?"
"The constant wars plunged the ninja world into chaos, but they also greatly enhanced everyone's Chakra usage."
"Not only that, but the wars honed combat techniques and fostered battle-hardened wills. These traits would become ingrained in their very instincts."
"By cultivating so many powerful ninjas, the ninja world would stand a chance against the 'Celestial Beings' if they ever arrived."
"Even if everyone perished, the ninja world could save itself?"
The shadow clones bounced ideas off each other, reconstructing the thousand-year conflict between the Uchiha and Senju in their own way.
Their discussion grew increasingly expansive.
"How cruel. Using the blood of his sons and their descendants, along with countless lives across the ninja world, to lay his plans. That's the Sage of Six Paths?"
"Indeed, the thousand-year war claimed countless lives and caused immense suffering. But if it was for humanity's future, perhaps..."
"The Sage of Six Paths, though cold to the extreme, might still deserve respect. But what about the lunar Ōtsutsuki?"
"Fools. The Hyūga Clan descended to the ninja world, didn't they? They may not be impressive, but they participated in the trials."
"And the lunar Ōtsutsuki remained here. Do you think they were meant to serve as a vanguard, the first line of defense against the 'Celestial Beings'?"
"Hiss! If that's the case, then Hamura Ōtsutsuki must be cold-blooded too."
"Indeed. While he might deserve respect, he's just as ruthless."
"Truly, they're brothers through and through!"
Conspiracy theories were second nature to Kitagawa Minamoto, who had consumed countless such narratives before his "lucky break."
Now, with the floodgates open, he couldn't hold back.
From the Uchiha to the Senju, from the Hyūga to the lunar Ōtsutsuki, and from the Sage of Six Paths to Hamura Ōtsutsuki, they dissected everything.
As the discussion continued, Kitagawa Minamoto's main body remained vigilant.
Finally, his eyes lit up!
"He's gone. Now then..."
His gaze shifted to the massive Tenseigan beside him.
He had been waiting for this moment.
"Did Big Brother really have such plans?"
In the Pure Land, Hamura Ōtsutsuki's figure appeared, his expression unusually complex.
For days, he had been observing Kitagawa Minamoto and found the young man to be quite peculiar.
The boy had used the Tenseigan to assist the ninja world and repair the moon.
In recent days, he had been reading the archives, seemingly uninterested in Kaguya.
But today...
Hamura had overheard a series of explosive theories that left him utterly dumbfounded.
The more he thought about them, the more they seemed plausible.
"Could it be... my brother was a genius?!"
After all, such a plan might truly save the world.
But Hamura still had too many questions and wanted to discuss them with his elder brother.
Something about all this felt off...
"Hamura, why are you here?"
As he pondered, his elder brother's voice suddenly reached his ears.
Looking up, he saw the Sage of Six Paths floating before him, gazing at him curiously.
"Brother, you..."
"What's the matter? It's been so long, and you're still struggling to speak?"
The Sage of Six Paths looked at his brother's conflicted expression, his curiosity piqued.
"It's not that... I've just been thinking about something."
Hamura shook his head, his demeanor hesitant.
"You came all this way just for that? How unusual. Tell me, what's on your mind?"
The Sage of Six Paths chuckled.
It had been ages since he'd seen his brother like this.
But in the next moment, his expression froze.
"Brother, the conflict between Indra and Asura... was it deliberate on your part?"
"...?"
"Only by doing so could you prepare the ninja world for the future, right?"
"..."
"But... wasn't it too cruel to let so many die over a thousand years?"
"..."
"Also, when I went to the moon, was that part of your plan too?"
"..."
The Sage of Six Paths stared blankly at his brother.
What was he even talking about?
He wondered if Hamura had lost his mind.
But before he could respond, he suddenly looked up.
Hamura did the same, their gazes piercing through the Pure Land's sky.
In their vision, the moon's shadow appeared faintly.
On the moon, Kitagawa Minamoto was enveloped in golden Chakra.
Seated quietly, he seemed not yet fully awake, though his aura had transformed.
In the next instant, an overwhelming surge of Chakra erupted.
Brilliant azure light spread from the moon, piercing the heavens.
Ancient and mysterious energy radiated outward, illuminating the vast cosmos!
In Kitagawa Minamoto's eyes, the system's interface appeared silently.
[Name: Kitagawa Minamoto] [Bloodline: Ōtsutsuki Clan (Development: 58%)]
(End of Chapter)
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