Standing at the edge of the moon, beneath the artificial glow of its pale white light, Gin took a deep breath.
The events of the past days were almost too overwhelming to recount. Byakuya's sacrifice. The Butterfly Technique. Tsukihime's madness. Hamura's guidance. And the tears—his own and others'.
But it was over now.
For the first time in what felt like years, the air around him was calm.
"Gin."
From behind him, Shintarō approached, holding something wrapped in white cloth.
Gin turned, his eyes narrowing slightly in curiosity. "What's that?"
Shintarō smiled. "A gift from Hamura-sama. It's… the last piece of the puzzle."
He unwrapped it, revealing a small, round orb—deep blue and gently pulsing with chakra.
"The Reincarnation Eye Mode."
Gin blinked. "…Seriously? Just like that?"
"Well, you did just help avert the collapse of the moon and defeat a rogue goddess," Shintarō said with a shrug. "Consider it a bonus."
Gin chuckled. "You guys really hand out power-ups like candy, huh?"
He reached out and the orb floated toward him, dissolving into his chest with a soft glow.
Instantly, a surge of power flowed through his body—deep, ancient, and unlike anything he had felt before. His own chakra swirled with it, shifting into something new.
"So this is it…" Gin muttered, eyes glowing faintly. "Tenseigan Mode, huh?"
Just then, a shadow dropped from the sky.
It was the elder Ōtsutsuki—toad-summoner and spiritual guide, now adorned in ceremonial garb.
He landed with a thud, and behind him came several massive toads, including a huge one with three heads and another carrying a drum.
Gin's eyes widened. "…Is this what I think it is?"
The old Ōtsutsuki smiled. "Young one, your journey is far from over, but tonight, we celebrate. For the moon has not fallen. The clans are not extinct. And the lineage of chakra continues."
With a stomp of his staff, a glowing sigil appeared on the stone beneath them.
"Let the celebration begin!"
The massive three-headed toad belted out a deep croak, followed by a rhythmic pounding on the drum.
As chakra lanterns lit up the floating islands, Gin watched in awe as dozens of Ōtsutsuki appeared—dancing, feasting, some summoning strange animals from beyond space.
Shintarō handed him a drink made from chakra-infused fruits. "To the Toad Sage!"
Gin choked. "Wha—who?"
"You," Shintarō said with a grin. "You made a pact with the Great Toad. You brought peace to the moon. And let's not forget—you've got the Sage's blood in you now."
Gin looked at the drink, then at the strange dance forming around him.
"…Fine," he muttered. "I'll drink to that."
"To Gin!" someone called out.
"To the moon's new protector!"
"To the trinity of Byakuya, Hamura, and the butterfly boy!"
Gin raised his cup with a sigh. "You people really know how to party."
Above them, the artificial moon pulsed with a new light—no longer cold and empty, but alive.
(End of Chapter)
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