Uchiha, starting from the destruction of the ninja world

Chapter 196 Look into my eyes

In Konoha Village, a brutal purge has come to an end.

The area was littered with corpses, but it has been thoroughly cleaned up.

Instead, there was an unprecedented peace and order.

The large influx of believers into the village, guided by Genji Otsutsuki, received new power.

Within them lies the power of light, and they can even easily cultivate the land and sow seeds using a special kind of withered wood escape technique.

Outside the village, the wastelands that were once destroyed by war are now beginning to show signs of life, with seedlings growing rapidly on the ground.

"remember..."

Genjiro Otsutsuki's gentle voice resonated in everyone's ears...

"The power you now possess belongs to diligence, the ability to create a truly bright future with your own hands. Every seed you sow will fill the hungry bellies of this ninja world."

Although Hashirama Senju had seen the land being developed, he still did not take any action.

As for Tobirama, there was nothing he could do.

The village's Otsutsuki source...

He paused for a moment, then slowly looked up at the sky, his expression calm and confident.

"As for the planets that are about to fall from the sky, they are the punishment for the sins of this ninja world. Only those who truly believe in the light can remain unharmed when they descend."

These words, as if possessing boundless magic, instantly ignited the enthusiasm of hundreds of thousands of believers present.

A huge wave of cheers swept over us.

Amidst this frenzied atmosphere, Nara Shikamaru stood alone in a corner, cheering as well, but with a clear hint of hesitation in his expression.

He couldn't shake a simple yet fundamental question from his mind...

Catastrophes of a planetary impact scale cannot be avoided simply by faith.

Shikamaru thought to himself...

In the event of physical destruction, everyone will inevitably be affected, unless they no longer exist in the real world or have become pure chakra life forms; otherwise, no one can truly escape unscathed.

Just as his thoughts turned to this, a sudden chill ran down Shikamaru's spine.

Suddenly, he heard a gentle yet extremely authoritative voice sound directly behind him: "Shikamaru, you seem to still have some doubts?"

Shikamaru felt his body freeze for a moment.

He slowly turned around and saw Otsutsuki Gen standing behind him with a faint smile.

Shikamaru quickly lowered his head, trying his best to suppress the fear and doubt in his heart, his throat trembling slightly: "No... I just feel that compared to the Konoha of the past, the light of today is simply too great."

"Is that so?" Otsutsuki Gen chuckled softly, his smile warm and friendly, yet his voice carried a subtle warning.

"Being smart is a good thing, Shikamaru, but you must understand one thing... that is, light can accurately perceive your good and evil."

Upon hearing this, Shikamaru was immediately struck by a jolt. Without further hesitation, he knelt down and said in a sincere and firm tone, "I understand... I will always remember this."

Seeing that Shikamaru had completely submitted, Otsutsuki Gen nodded in satisfaction, then slowly turned his gaze to the other survivors of Konoha.

After the bloody baptism, the surviving Konoha ninjas and some children totaled about six thousand people.

They had all been baptized by the light, but they still trembled instinctively when Otsutsuki Gen's gaze swept over them.

Otsutsuki Gen was mentally planning the next series of arrangements.

He knew that neither the believers nor these surviving Konoha ninjas could truly achieve complete obedience.

Therefore, what he needed to do was to consciously cultivate factions that checked and balanced each other under his rule.

The large refugee population with the faith of light constituted the first force;

The group of Konoha survivors, represented by Nara Shikamaru, constitutes the second force;

In addition, there is a third force formed by special figures such as Kosuke Maruboshi of the Fire Temple, Sasori of the Red Sand, and Kisame Hoshigaki.

Only by constantly checking and balancing each other can he maintain a firm grip on the situation.

Otsutsuki Gen's gaze was deep and calm, his inner calculations were meticulous.

"All filth under the light will eventually be cleansed..."

The believers around him continued to chant his name fervently.

They firmly believed that Otsutsuki Gen would lead them to a completely new world, a world where there would be no more ninjas.

In addition, there is another matter that needs to be dealt with, and that is the Hyuga clan.

The Hyuga clan's residence is now eerily silent.

In the surrounding houses, the once dignified members of the main family and the active branch family ninjas now sat there blankly, as if they had lost their souls.

His eyes were empty and indifferent, like a walking corpse, as if even the most basic consciousness had been ripped away.

In one corner, a young and frail figure still maintained a clear emotional fluctuation.

That was Hinata Hyuga.

She trembled slightly, tightly hugging her younger sister Hanabi, hiding in a dark corner, her small body seemingly about to faint from the scene before her.

Even so, she still struggled to stay upright and protect her younger sister in her arms.

Just when she was in despair and helplessness, a ray of light gradually approached.

The footsteps grew louder as they approached, eventually stopping in front of her.

Hinata looked up in fear, only to be met with a face that was both extremely familiar and strangely unfamiliar to her.

"Oh, that princess who rolls her eyes..."

A gentle voice softly sounded in Hinata's ear, accompanied by an incredibly bright radiance.

The person who appeared before her was none other than Otsutsuki Gen.

He looked down at Hinata, who was holding her younger sister and was filled with fear and helplessness. His smile was gentle and calm, and his eyes revealed an undisguised compassion and tenderness.

Despite being terrified, Hinata remained trembling and wary as she stared at him in the face of such a radiant aura.

"You don't need to be afraid..."

"It's calm," Otsutsuki Gen said softly, his tone carrying a reassuring calmness.

"You are the one I have deliberately preserved, because the innate innocence and kindness you possess are the most precious treasure in this world."

Hinata looked up blankly, her eyes still filled with confusion and bewilderment.

Although the person in front of me still looks familiar with Neji's face.

But her intuition told her that the person in front of her was definitely not Hyuga Neji.

Yes, in Hinata's eyes, the person in front of her was still Neji...

Hinata had a question in her mind, but she didn't dare to speak rashly.

Otsutsuki Gen seemed to see through her hesitation, and a smile appeared on his lips again.

"From today onwards, you will begin your studies with me. In the new world of the future, you will be the most honored being, and you will shoulder the new responsibilities of the Hyuga clan."

"Responsibility...?"

"That's right, responsibility."

Gen Otsutsuki smiled and slowly squatted down, gently stroking Hinata's head with a kind and warm gaze.

"Your father, Hiashi, is currently trapped in the confusion and pain of the past. If you want to save him, and all the members of your Hyuga clan, you must learn to become stronger."

Hinata's eyes widened suddenly when her father was mentioned.

"Father...what happened to him?"

Hinata mustered her courage and asked in a trembling voice...

Genjiro Otsutsuki looked at her gently, his light as warm as the spring sun: "His consciousness has been dormant in the past. As long as you are willing to accept my teachings and learn to control this powerful force, you can awaken his soul."

Hinata remained silent for a moment, then hugged her younger sister tightly, as if weighing something.

After a moment, she finally raised her head timidly again and cautiously asked, "Um... are you Neji-nii, or... someone else?"

Faced with Hinata's naive and confused question, Otsutsuki Gen smiled slightly: "I am not Hyuga Neji, my name is Otsutsuki Gen."

Hinata still didn't quite understand, but she slowly nodded to indicate that she understood.

Although she still harbored doubts and fears, at this moment, she had no other choice.

"Hinata, the road ahead may be full of thorns."

"But as long as you always follow the guidance of the light, this world will eventually be renewed, and your Hyuga clan will truly be reborn."

Hinata understood...

But instinctively, I felt an even greater sense of fear.

Inside the sealed space of Earth Explosion Star.

In the dim light, the shackles on the Buddha's head weighed heavily on Hiruzen's heart, like a thousand-pound burden.

He was trapped in the quagmire of memories, unable to extricate himself.

The painful consciousness struggled, repeatedly returning to that evening from the past:

That day, the Second Hokage, Tobirama Senju, stood before him: "Hiruzen, the future of Konoha is in your hands."

Hiruzen suddenly opened his eyes, his chest heaving violently.

Instinctively, I wanted to escape, trying to banish this painful memory from my mind.

The more you struggle, the clearer the memory becomes.

The scene before my eyes kept changing, from the prosperous and peaceful Konoha Village to a brutal battlefield where blood flowed like a river.

The once vibrant Konoha is now a wasteland and a mountain of corpses.

Corpses littered the streets. His former companions, disciples, and children, now just ethereal shadows, appeared before him, their eyes filled with pain and despair, as if accusing him of his sins.

"Why did it turn out like this...?"

Hiruzen's voice trembled as he murmured in pain.

His eyes were filled with endless self-blame and regret, as if his soul had been pierced by a thousand sharp blades.

Just then, a cold yet familiar voice suddenly echoed slowly in the darkness: "How ugly, Hiruzen."

The voice seemed to resound from the deepest part of his soul, striking his heart directly.

Hiruzen suddenly turned around, staring in astonishment at the figure gradually becoming clearer before him.

The person standing in the darkness was Danzo.

Hiruzen's pupils contracted sharply, and his voice trembled as he spoke, "Danzo...?"

The next moment, he shook his head and gave a self-deprecating smile...

"Is it a hallucination...? How absurd that I can still see you at this point."

snort!

Danzo gave Hiruzen a disdainful look.

"Look at you now. The Konoha you were supposed to protect has ended up like this. Don't you feel ashamed?"

Hiruzen fell silent: "Danzo, I..."

Looking at the meek and submissive Hiruzen before him, Danzo snorted and spoke.

"Look me in the eyes..."

"Now, please say it again: I am the Hokage."