After the intimate act ended, Shun held Kaguya in his arms, his eyes filled with a smile.
A vast amount of Kekkei Mōra knowledge continuously flooded into his mind.
Shun quickly mastered the ability of All-Killing Ash Bones, which could be said to be an upgraded version of the Yin-Yang Release Black Receiver.
Even a Six Paths-level being would die if struck by All-Killing Ash Bones. So, the power of this technique is absolutely terrifying.
A few days later, a sharp glint flashed in Shun's eyes.
"Kaguya, I am preparing to announce my marriage to you as the Tenth Royal Consort. The Land of Water needs a grand wedding to stabilize the hearts of the people, and also to let the Ninja World know that you are my woman."
Hearing the words "Tenth Royal Consort," Kaguya showed no surprise. Instead, she chuckled softly.
She had lived for thousands of years, accustomed to the love and power games of mortals.
Shun's other royal consorts were merely fleeting visitors in her long life. Those mortal women might have outstanding beauty, but they possessed no special bloodline and lived for only a few decades, completely unworthy of being compared to her.
"The title of royal consort is irrelevant to me, you decide."
As his strength grew, Shun became increasingly annoyed by the conflicts in the Ninja World.
In his view, the purpose of the Ninja World's existence was merely a backdrop for his children. Only by letting his children witness the cruelty of the Ninja World could they truly understand the meaning of peace and unity.
After pondering, Shun began to plan his next move: have Nagato, representing the Land of Akatsuki, declare war on the Land of Earth and the Land of Wind, sparking a war in the Ninja World.
Flying Thunder God Technique.
In a flash, he once again arrived deep within the Akatsuki.
Shun handed over a pre-drafted declaration of war and said, "Nagato, I want you to represent the Land of Akatsuki and declare war on the Land of Earth and the Land of Wind."
Nagato took the declaration of war, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes, but he did not ask further. "I understand."
He understood that the Land of Akatsuki's current strength was sufficient to contend with the Land of Earth and the Land of Wind. This declaration of war was merely a matter of time.
"Go, and be careful."
Nagato nodded slightly, turned, and left the main hall, preparing to send people to the Land of Earth and the Land of Wind to deliver the declaration of war.
That afternoon, Ōnoki of the Land of Earth received the declaration of war.
He looked at the cold words on the declaration, trembling with rage, and slammed it to the ground.
"Arrogant! Too arrogant! A mere Land of Akatsuki dares to declare war on my Land of Earth."
Kurotsuchi, standing nearby, quickly picked up the declaration of war, and her expression also turned serious as she read its contents.
"Grandpa, the Land of Akatsuki's strength should not be underestimated. Nagato's Rinnegan can control the Six Paths of Pain. We..."
Ōnoki interrupted Kurotsuchi, his tone tinged with helplessness. "But they've brought the fight to our doorstep, can we refuse? Issue my command: all forces on high alert, and have Roshi and Han ready for battle at any moment."
At the same time, the Fourth Kazekage Rasa of the Land of Wind also received the declaration of war.
He stood on the balcony of the Kazekage Building, looking at the distant desert, his face extremely grim.
He muttered to himself, the declaration of war in his hand crumpled out of shape, "Land of Akatsuki... Nagato... It seems we have no choice but to ally with the Land of Earth."
Rasa immediately convened the high-ranking officials of the Land of Wind to discuss countermeasures.
For a time, the Ninja World once again plunged into chaos. The number of troops stationed along the borders of the Land of Earth and the Land of Wind surged, and envoys from both countries frequently traveled back and forth, attempting to form an alliance to jointly resist the Land of Akatsuki.
The Land of Water, however, presented a completely different scene.
The day after the declaration of war reached the Land of Earth and the Land of Wind, the Daimyo Mansion of the Land of Water issued news that shocked the Ninja World.
Shun, the Daimyo of the Land of Water, would marry Kaguya as his Tenth Royal Consort, with the wedding to be held three days later, inviting envoys from all nations of the Ninja World to attend.
As soon as the news broke, the Ninja World was in an uproar.
Some were surprised that Shun was holding a wedding amidst the great turmoil in the Ninja World.
Some were curious about who this Kaguya, soon to be royal consort, truly was, and others speculated that the Land of Water's action was meant to display its strength to the Ninja World.
Within the Land of Water, however, there was a festive atmosphere.
The common people emerged from their homes, hanging red lanterns on both sides of the streets, pasting festive couplets on shop doorways, and even the air was filled with a celebratory mood.
Guards moved through the main streets and alleys, distributing wedding candies to the people and informing them of the wedding's schedule.
Inside the Daimyo Mansion, it was even more lively.
Maids were busy decorating the wedding venue. Red silk hung in every corner, golden lanterns were suspended in the courtyard, and a massive wedding stage was being erected in the square in front of the crystal castle.
Zetsu, wearing a newly made pink qipao, bounced around the courtyard, directing the maids to arrange flowers.
"Cherry blossoms here. Mama loves cherry blossoms the most."
Kaguya sat before her dressing table, as maids styled her hair and makeup.
She looked at herself in the bronze mirror, her nine-tomoe Rinne Sharingan on her forehead slowly closing, her heart filled with warmth.
Shun walked behind her, took the phoenix coronet from a maid's hand, and gently placed it on her head. "Kaguya, you look beautiful like this."
Kaguya turned to look at Shun, her eyes full of love. "Shun, thank you."
Shun smiled and held her hand. "We are husband and wife, there's no need for thanks. This wedding is not just for us, but even more so for the Land of Water. I want the Ninja World to know how powerful the Land of Water is now."
Three days passed in the blink of an eye.
On the wedding day, the Daimyo Mansion of the Land of Water was packed with people, and envoys from various nations of the Ninja World came to attend the ceremony.
Even Minato, the Seventh Hokage of Konoha, came with Naruto to offer congratulations.
On the wedding stage, Shun wore a black tuxedo, and Kaguya wore a red wedding dress. The two stood side by side, receiving everyone's blessings.
Zetsu, wearing a pink qipao, acted as a flower girl, scattering petals towards the couple, her face filled with joy.
After the ceremony, Shun, holding Kaguya's hand, stood on the podium and addressed the crowd, "Today, I thank everyone for coming."
The crowd below offered congratulations.
Shun looked at the reactions of the crowd and was suddenly startled, realizing that he seemed to be becoming more like an Ōtsutsuki, feeling superior and increasingly less tolerant of ordinary people.
His Ōtsutsuki bloodline was nearing the perfect grade, should he continue to spend nights with Kaguya?