Naruto: Who made him a ninja

Chapter 160 An Astounding Change! Above the Moon (10,000 words, please subscribe)

"Hey, Kakuta, have you found anything?"

"No, how about your end?"

"Same here, nothing was found."

In the Land of Fire, in a mountain forest, two Root ninjas gathered together, glancing at each other with a hint of helplessness.

They could both sense each other's helplessness in the look in their eyes.

They were all new ninjas who had joined Root. At first, they didn't have a very good impression of Root, after all, they were ninjas from a large clan!

Danzo's influence was far-reaching, and the various families still harbored some resentment towards the Root.

However, because of Shihara Hidezawa, this new generation of Senju ninja with Wood Release, he gained a lot of support.

In addition, his series of policies gradually thawed the various families, making them willing to try new things.

They were among the first clan ninjas to attempt to infiltrate the Root!

At first, they were also very cautious, but they soon discovered that the condition of the roots seemed to be different from what they had imagined.

The Root ninjas strictly adhere to the principle of not operating within Konoha; all their activities take place outside of Konoha.

Moreover, they also know that what they are doing is not considered good by others.

But everything they did was truly for Konoha!

This situation reassured them somewhat, and the benefits and treatment at the root were also quite good.

Although they do some side jobs from time to time, these side jobs not only increase the funds of the Root and bring them profits, but also help Konoha solve hidden troubles.

They would naturally be happy to do it!

It can be said that staying in the roots is great, except for not being able to go home to visit often.

"Especially now that the Minister has become the Hokage's assistant, and Tsunade has become the Hokage, who knows, in the future Hidezawa-sama might also become one."

The troops assisted by the Hokage are extremely high-level even in Konoha's combat order!

Moreover, Hidezawa is from the same clan as Tsunade, and the two are also master and disciple, very close.

In addition, Hidezawa possesses Wood Release, making it highly likely that he will become Hokage in the future!

If things continue like this, won't they become the Hokage's direct descendants?

Thinking of this, they had even less reason to leave the Root. In addition, with the astonishing strength that Xiuze had shown this time, they were all even more eager!

This time, however, the task they received seemed to be quite discouraging.

"I really don't understand, what is the Hokage's assistant looking for? Does such a thing even exist?"

"Hey, shut up! How dare you question the Hokage's assistant?"

"How could I possibly question it? I just think this mission is far too troublesome."

"There are plenty of troublesome tasks ahead. Just do what we're supposed to do. You're lucky you ran into me this time, so I won't say anything, but what if the captain hears you?"

The two Root ninjas fell silent at this point, and they involuntarily looked at another Root ninja who was still exploring in the distance.

"The Hyuga clan... to be honest, they're good in every way, except they're too strict."

"People who split up the family, you'll get used to it. Besides, they've performed exceptionally well within Root. In fact, they're the least willing to return to Konoha. You and I can't compare to them."

"That's their own problem. Okay, that's enough. The captain's coming."

These two are not afraid of the Hyuga clan, but within Root, clan influence doesn't matter.

The fact that members of the Hyuga branch family entered Root can be seen as a way of facilitating connections, and they seem to have adapted very well to life within Root.

Within the Root, the only way to rise above others is through hard work and strength, and the members of the Hyuga branch family seem to never lack either of these!

They were very comfortable at the base, and they didn't even want to take their regular days off, considering that the base staff were stationed abroad for long periods and didn't have many holidays.

Returning to Konoha wasn't easy, but they chose to give up. However, their strictness often led to gossip behind their backs.

"Captain, have you found anything?"

As the Hyuga ninja approached, the two immediately surrounded him. The search mission still needed to rely on the Hyuga's Byakugan to be completed more effectively.

"Some findings have been made, but they seem somewhat different from what was described."

Although the Hyuga ninja was wearing a mask, it was clear that he was frowning.

"We need someone to guard this place. One of you two should go back and report immediately. Don't delay the Hokage's task of assisting the Lord."

"Yes."

Although these two might gossip behind people's backs, they still take immediate action when something happens.

However, they were also genuinely curious about what their Hyuga captain had discovered.

"These are the new recruits this time, take a look."

In Konoha, at the Root base, Kabuto, holding a scroll, knocked on Hidezawa's door.

However, after opening the door and entering, he looked around and only came in after confirming that no one was there.

This action almost made Xiuze roll his eyes. He helplessly took the scroll and said.

"The way you were just now was very impolite, you know that?"

"I think it would be even more impolite to bump into something you shouldn't be looking at."

Dou didn't care what Xiuze said at all; he shrugged and replied casually.

He now understood what Xiuze meant by "inclusivity"—this guy was indeed quite inclusive!

They didn't even spare the Uchiha clan, and the Third Hokage even covered for them, while the Fifth Hokage helped to conceal it. Isn't that too lenient?

Of course, Kabuto wouldn't say anything bad about Shuzawa; all he could do was help cover it up.

But it's better to avoid trouble. Just look at less and contact less, and everything will be fine!

"By the way, the report you requested is ready. When would you like to take a look at it?"

Also, there are too many Hinata students among the applicants this time. Should we balance things out and reject more Hinata students?

"Why are you scribbling? They're doing just fine."

Hearing what Kabuto said, Xiuze shook his head. This guy really doesn't know anything!

Following the great battle of the Chunin Exams and a series of subsequent actions, Root's reputation was completely reversed in a short period of time.

Although most people already knew that the Roots had changed drastically under Hidezawa's management, this time it was truly shown!

Moreover, given the exaggerated strength that Shuzawa displayed and his relationship with Tsunade, almost everyone accepted one fact.

Shusawa is the one who inherited the power of the First Hokage, and he will inevitably become the future Hokage!

The connection between Konoha and Wood Release is too deep. When Shusawa displayed such an exaggerated Wood Release, it revealed a power that resembled "glorious divine might".

Some things are simply 'destined' by people from the start.

With Konoha's media machine in operation, the result was that Root was almost bursting at the seams!

The Hyuga clan is the kind that "helps whoever wins," although they don't particularly like getting involved in Root or Anbu.

However, since Xiuze is located inside the Root, they naturally need to make some choices and sacrifices.

This move, however, made the members of the Hyuga branch family very uneasy.

Moreover, Hidezawa genuinely likes these members of the Hyuga branch family!

"You really like these Hyuga branch family members?"

Dou was a little confused. He frowned and looked at Xiuze strangely, but Xiuze laughed.

"Please, the Hyuga branch family is great. Their family is divided, and the branch family is suppressed by the main family and can't get ahead at all."

The caged birds are tightly controlled and have no way out, while those at the roots don't need to worry about these things at all.

Leaving Konoha means avoiding being controlled by the branch family. If you have the strength, you can have your day. At the same time, our benefits are not bad.

Besides, if they really had bad intentions, it was the Hyuga main family that killed them, not us who took the blame.

Don't you think they're the best choice?

Dou clearly hadn't experienced the harsh realities of society that Xiuze had. Back when he was still a seasoned veteran, a friend from his workplace's HR department asked him a question.

Would you be willing to hire a college graduate with lofty ambitions?

Or is it a middle-aged person with a 150 million yuan mortgage, an only child, a newborn baby, and a wife who doesn't work but has strong technical skills?

Although college students are cheaper and middle-aged people are more expensive, Xiuze understood how to choose in an instant.

The latter is definitely the better choice!

Hinata's situation is similar; Hidezawa knows all too well how to choose.

"Fine, whatever you say. You're the head of Root anyway."

Kabuto shrugged indifferently. He understood what Hidezawa meant; he had his eye on the "weakness" of the Hyuga branch family.

At the same time, if something goes wrong, the Hyuga main family will take the blame, but thinking about it carefully, it is indeed the best choice, and he has no objection to it.

However, he couldn't help but scrutinize Xiuze carefully for a while before asking with some doubt.

"That's strange, you seem a bit different."

"What changes? Is your skin fairer? Or are you more handsome?"

Xiuze blinked and asked with amusement, while Dou nodded seriously.

"Both, but I feel your temperament has changed the most, there's a feeling I can't quite describe."

It seems you've become more...gentle? Closer to nature? I can't quite put my finger on it, but it just feels very unique.

Perhaps, even if I were a girl, I would fall for you.

"Get lost! I don't like effeminate men like you!"

Xiuze glared at Kabuto with annoyance, but he was also somewhat surprised. Kabuto's perception was not bad.

After all, he has undergone a truly enormous change!

With this upgrade, Xiuze's chakra and physical attributes have once again undergone a significant transformation.

The changes this brought about were something he himself couldn't quite explain.

The transformation of bloodline brought about by physical fitness seems to have intensified to a deeper level, but it is not yet complete.

But he now clearly feels that he seems to be much stronger than before!

That special control became even clearer; whether it was space or chakra, it seemed to become completely at his command.

With the continuous advancement of his own chakra, he truly felt that he could easily control everything in a space!

"Furthermore, the control over the Flame of Life seems to have become considerably stronger."

Previously, Xiuze could only sense the "flame of life" and slightly stimulate its intensity.

So now he can truly influence those 'Flames of Life' through the power of Yang Release!

Not only yourself, but others as well!

"Does this mean I can lock onto other people's lives like Naruto?"

Even though he's not quite at the level of having Naruto's cheat code yet, he's probably not far off!

After all, Naruto was already at the Six Paths level at that time. Even if he was given a power-up, he would still have reached that level.

Xiu Ze, on the other hand, relied on the evolution of life to squeeze his way up bit by bit.

"Wait a minute, the Six Paths sealed Naruto and Sasuke's titles, could it be because their life levels hadn't reached that level, and that's why they did it?"

Xiuze thought it was a bit strange, but he felt that the possibility was not low.

If one's life level is insufficient, forcing such enormous power into the body can easily lead to collapse!

Therefore, the most appropriate way to handle this seems to be to 'ban' the account.

Xiuze, on the other hand, truly broke through the level of 'human' life step by step and developed towards a higher dimension!

"I still need to continuously strengthen and improve; I'm far from reaching my limit, especially..."

Thinking of this, Xiuze couldn't help but touch his forehead.

He has put his headband back on, and beneath it, his horn, while not growing any further, has undergone a significant change.

This time, the 'Horn' played a crucial role in guiding his entire body's power to surge, and under its influence, his Yin-Yang Release: Chakra Mode also underwent a tremendous change.

He used to be trying to emulate Naruto's chakra mode, but now...

"It's starting to resemble the Ōtsutsuki clan!"

He could never forget what he saw that day; that 'Otsutsuki stance' was truly too powerful.

Most importantly, he felt that something was brewing under his 'horn'—perhaps it really was a third eye.

Just then, a Root ninja rushed over, carrying a scroll in his hand.

Kabuto glanced at Xiuzawa, who seemed to be thinking about something else, and then simply took it himself. After examining it carefully for a moment, his expression instantly turned serious.

"It seems we really have found it, a place that resembles what you described."

"Um?"

Xiuze was stunned for a moment, and when he came to his senses, he looked at Dou in disbelief.

"Are you sure? Is it inside a cave, and there's a really strange pond there?"

"It's probably a cave."

Dou nodded, then shook his head.

"However, without the pond and those things, it's just a spirit array filled with seals."

There's no pond?

Xiuze frowned upon hearing this news; it seemed quite different from what he remembered.

"Sir, this is the place."

In the Land of Fire, inside a vast cave beneath a mountain peak, Xiuze silently observed everything before him.

The Root ninja beside him spoke in a low voice. These Root ninjas were also somewhat worried because they were not sure if this was the right place.

"It's so deep."

Guang Zhan looked around the place for a while before giving his opinion.

"It looks like this stretches for at least several hundred meters, and the marks it left behind don't look like they were formed naturally at all. There's something strange about this place."

"Indeed, it's very strange."

Xiuze nodded. This place was indeed extremely strange, but how come it was completely different from the cave in his memory?

"Have you been inside?"

"My lord, we went in to investigate, but unfortunately we were unable to gain any further insight."

The Hyuga Root ninja immediately spoke up.

"There is an extremely strange barrier inside. If you go too deep, you will have a very strange feeling, as if you are under an illusion."

Therefore, we dared not go too deep, but through the White Eye, we could confirm that there was indeed a very peculiar seal inside.

"Is that so? Thank you for your hard work."

Having received this answer, Xiuze could only nod, but the situation here seemed to be completely different from what he had imagined.

This led him to a strange speculation: could it be that there is more than one way to the moon?

This idea isn't far-fetched, since no one before him had really thought about the moon.

Besides, if Xiuze were really given the choice, even if he had the ability to teleport, he wouldn't just choose one landing point!

Thinking of this, Xiuze turned around and said to the Root ninja next to him, "You wait here, I'll go in and take a look."

"The Hokage's assistant?"

Upon hearing this, the Hyuga ninja immediately became anxious. Not only him, but the entire Root squad remaining there couldn't help but object.

"How could you act alone, sir? This place is really strange..."

"Don't worry, she's with me."

Hidezawa, unconcerned, pointed to Hikaru beside him and said with a smile, "Although Hikaru isn't exactly famous in Konoha, he's a household name throughout Root!"

Who doesn't know this person who fought alongside Xiuze, and who doesn't know that he is...

Even the vice minister, the Third Hokage, and the current Fifth Hokage are the ones who cover for him!

Moreover, with them all moving together, it seems there's practically no one in the entire ninja world who can stop them.

"Besides, I'm just going to take a look and confirm some things. I won't act alone, don't worry."

Although Xiuze's words were somewhat disheartening, the Root team had no choice but to agree since things had already gone this far.

They were all very curious about what could be inside that would pique the interest of the Hokage's assistant who had inherited the First Hokage's power.

Unfortunately, Xiuze didn't say anything, and they didn't dare to ask.

"Are you sure this is the place?"

They quickly leaped into the cave, and Guang followed Xiuze behind, asking in a low voice.

"And what exactly are we supposed to do?"

"There's a lot to do, and we might even encounter some trouble."

While quickly surveying his surroundings, Xiuze reached out and took Guang's hand, smiling as he spoke.

"I don't do boring things, and do you remember when I asked you about the Hyuga clan from your time?"

"Hinata."

Guang tilted his head slightly, then nodded.

"I remember, back then Hyuga and Taketori were together, and they were much stronger than they are now."

"Yes, so I want to figure some things out."

Xiuze nodded and slowly walked forward. The passage was longer and darker than he had imagined.

Even Xiuze could feel a sense of oppression here, but he still smiled and spoke to Guang.

"For example, why were they so strong in that era? And what were they like before that?"

They are very similar to us. The Hyuga are Uchiha, inheriting the power of their eyes, and the Taketori are Senju, having a physical continuation.

So, who were their ancestors? Is there any further potential for the Hyuga's eyes? These are all things I want to understand.

And don't forget, your eyes haven't evolved to their full potential, so I'm thinking about something.

"Could I perhaps find some experience or something interesting from them that could help you?"

Xiuze spoke very seriously, and this was something he was truly considering.

Others may not know, but he knows all too well what's on the moon!

That enormous Tenseigan is what Xiuze has his eye on!

Shuzawa was aware of the formation of the Tenseigan. Such a massive chakra vessel was the only one Shuzawa could think of besides the tailed beasts, and one that he could utilize.

But that's not the key point. Through the "Ultimate Yin Release" within Sasuke, Hidezawa realized that he had made some mistakes.

It's likely that the "Ultimate Yin Release" is just a facade; the most crucial element is hidden within this Yin Release technique, which prevents him from exploring the "Power of the Divine Tree"!

The Tenseigan is a mutation of the Divine Tree, and Shusawa absolutely cannot miss such an opportunity.

"And it's not just light; the same goes for Tsunade. The Tenseigan's chakra is probably more useful than we think."

Moreover, these guys can also provide Xiuze with a lot of freedom points, allowing him to further strengthen himself.

How could Xiuze refuse such a good thing?

"You really think too much."

Upon hearing this, she nodded slightly.

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"So, should I thank you again?"

"You're welcome. Just please don't barge into Xiyan's room again tonight if you can."

Xiuze glanced at the light and immediately stated his conditions.

He hasn't had a single good day these days.

The nightly routine—embracing from both sides—but unfortunately, nothing can be done, which makes Xiuze extremely frustrated.

He desperately hoped that Hikaru would stop his midnight attacks; if this continued, Hidezawa was starting to wonder if he was about to use Thunder God Technique to escape to the Land of Rain.

"I hope Nagato isn't so angry that he'll kill me."

For some reason, Xiuze thought of Konan returning to the Land of Rain, and his own feelings were somewhat complicated.

Fortunately, this was never a bad thing for him.

The two chatted as they walked, while simultaneously working to break down some of the seals within the barrier.

Although the sealing was troublesome, and the barrier could even induce illusions, it seemed to pose no problem for the two of them at all.

They didn't know how far they had walked, but suddenly they saw a ray of light falling not far ahead.

"That is."

Upon seeing this scene, Guang couldn't help but raise his eyebrows. At this moment, they also realized that they seemed to have reached the end of this cave!

"Let's go take a look."

Holding Guang's little hand, the two walked over together, and soon they discovered a huge gap at the top of the passage.

And this gap is right in front of the bright moon in the sky!

The bright moonlight shone down from the sky, passing through the gap and shining directly on the ground. The two walked to the place where the moonlight was shining and raised their heads slightly to look up.

At that moment, they felt as if the moon was right above their heads, so close and within reach!

"That's strange, we didn't come here in the morning, how come it's already dark?"

Guang frowned and couldn't help but ask a question, but Xiuze didn't answer. His gaze fell on the spirit array to the side!

He crouched down and gently stroked the summoning circle. In an instant, he felt the chakra within his body begin to surge.

At that moment, the moonlight seemed to surge like a tide, and a strange power emerged on the spirit array.

What's even more interesting is that the moonlight that enveloped Xiuze became attractive at that moment.

"This is?"

Hikaru also noticed something was wrong, but Hidezawa smiled at this moment.

"As expected, this is the power of space. Although it is very different from the Flying Thunder God Technique, I am very familiar with this power."

"In other words."

Guang was somewhat surprised, but she naturally understood what it meant. Xiuze also stood up at this moment, and the smile on his face became even brighter.

"That's right, which means we've found the right place, and my guess was correct."

As he spoke, Xiuze looked up and gazed at the moon above. At that moment, the moonlight was so enchanting.

"Our destination is the moon."

"This is the place you were talking about."

Inside the cave, Tsunade stood with her hands on her hips, looking up at the moon at the top of the cave. Her expression looked very strange.

Jiraiya, who was standing next to her, also looked up and gazed at the sky, while Kakashi and Tenzo beside him were also filled with disbelief.

While Jiraiya, Kakashi, and the others were simply incredulous, Tsunade was somewhat bewildered.

No?

Xiuze was right about that?

And most importantly, Xiuze not only predicted it accurately, he actually found it!

How is that possible?

"That's right, this is the place if I'm not mistaken."

Xiuze nodded and looked at the people around him seriously as he spoke.

"I just tested it out beforehand, and I can sense the power of space left behind in the spirit array left here."

Moreover, these spatial forces can also influence the tides of moonlight, and what's more, it should still be daytime at this time.

But here, the moon is clearly visible, and all these circumstances explain everything; my guess and judgment were correct.

Tsunade fell silent upon hearing these words, unsure how to respond. She could only stare blankly at the sky, remaining silent for a moment.

Jiraiya and Kakashi exchanged a glance, then Jiraiya took a step forward and stood beside Hidezawa.

"What exactly happened? Can you tell me?"

Jiraiya asked Hidezawa in a low voice, while also glancing behind him.

The passageway was filled with Konoha's Anbu and Root ninjas, all of whom looked equally bewildered and curious.

However, they were highly professional, and even though they were puzzled, no one spoke up.

"Although I know there are some things it's best not to ask, at least give us some mental preparation."

"I shouldn't say too much about this, but since Lord Jiraiya asked, I naturally need to give an answer."

Xiuze shrugged. These things do need to be explained now.

Jiraiya and Kakashi are, after all, friends of Hidezawa, and they really need to be mentally prepared for this.

As for the Root and Anbu ninjas, Hidezawa didn't really care that they could hear him.

Although there are Hyuga members here, Hidezawa believes that Root has trained them very well, especially since these guys are from the branch family.

They will absolutely keep quiet. As for what they will do when they return to Konoha, or what kind of reaction will occur.

That has nothing to do with Xiuze. Xiuze has already dug up their ancestral graves for them. They should be thanking themselves!

After briefly explaining the situation, Jiraiya and Kakashi's expressions immediately became somewhat strange.

They couldn't help but look back, after all, there were Hyuga members in the Root team.

But Xiuze didn't care about that; he kept smiling and continued speaking.

"That's roughly how things are, so what we need to do now is explore a mysterious place, or more accurately, uncover the secrets of history."

Of course, I cannot reveal what secrets I will uncover for now; you will find out in due time. And I have a feeling this operation will not go smoothly.

"I never expected things to be so complicated this time."

Jiraiya rubbed his head of white hair, clearly frightened by Shusawa's words.

"Forget it, I won't ask what we're supposed to do. Hopefully, we'll have an answer when we get there. But you didn't do very well this time."

"Indeed, you have a clear feeling that things might not go smoothly, so why did you bring Hinata's people along?"

Kakashi glanced around and then spoke in a low voice.

"This could cause unexpected trouble, so I suggest you leave them where they are for the time being."

They weren't sure what Hyuga's "hometown" was like, and it was hard to say whether it would be hostile or friendly once they went inside.

It will be interesting to see how the Hinatas react if things go wrong.

Besides, so many Konoha leaders have come out to help, which means they obviously have their eyes on other people's things. It would be better to keep these Hyuga here!

It's no wonder that Jiraiya and Kakashi had such thoughts, after all, they had both carried out missions with Hidezawa.

They knew this guy's ways all too well; there must be something about these "old Hyuga" that he had his eye on.

Otherwise, he wouldn't have gone to such lengths.

"That's settled then. Leave the Hinata people here, and we'll go check out the rest of us."

After pondering for a long time, Tsunade finally nodded in agreement with Jiraiya's idea.

"Let's avoid any unnecessary trouble and prevent any complications. After all, we're going to an unknown territory this time, so we need to be careful."

"Okay, I understand."

Hidezawa nodded, then turned to look at a Root ninja who had silver hair like Kakashi but wore a mask.

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The guy paused, and you could feel his resentment even through the mask.

Clearly, this guy is Kabuto, and he knows that Hidezawa is going to hand over this kind of shitty thing to him again.

But as a beast of burden, he couldn't refuse Xiuze, so he could only lower his head and obediently carry out the order.

"Are subordinates just there to take the blame?"

However, he couldn't help but curse inwardly, for it was he who had left the people behind, and in the end, the resentment of those Hyuga branch families would only remain on him.

After all, he is the 'Vice Minister of Root'.

A few minutes later, all the Hyuga ninjas had left. Fortunately, there were not many Hyuga branch family members among the ninjas gathered this time.

This saved Dou a lot of trouble. When everything was ready, Xiuze also came to the spirit array. He used one hand to instantly create a wooden clone.

"I'm not sure how many people I can teleport at once, so we'll go first, and my wood clone will continue to guide everyone up."

Don't bring up safety issues. As your leader, sometimes we need to be at the forefront, so be prepared.

Xiuze's words essentially shut down everything everyone wanted to say, and he took the lead and walked into the spirit array.

Hikaru, Tsunade, Jiraiya, Kakashi, and the others quickly followed; they were all ready.

"Hey, are you sure everything's okay?"

Tsunade couldn't help but ask a question in a low voice, clearly still having doubts about this operation.

If Xiuze hadn't suggested it, and if she hadn't had to go inside, she would never have been willing to take the risk.

"I don't know either, but it shouldn't be a big problem."

Xiu Ze shook his head and thought for a moment before speaking seriously.

"But no matter what, we have to give it a try, right? One last question: are you ready?"

Hikaru didn't speak, but simply nodded calmly. Tsunade sighed and nodded as well.

Jiraiya still looked puzzled and curious, Kakashi remained silent, while Hanzo alone seemed quite excited.

Seeing this, Xiuze's wood clone immediately activated his chakra, and in an instant, a white light fell directly from the moon in the sky onto them!

At that moment, a powerful gravitational force pulled them forcefully upwards into the sky.

At first it wasn't too fast, but then every second that passed, the speed doubled again.

Slowly, they suddenly found themselves suspended in mid-air, and then they realized they had entered a strange passage!

"That's incredible."

Tsunade looked around in disbelief. Everything in front of them had disappeared, leaving only a white expanse. A solemn expression slowly appeared on her face.

"I know I'm moving very fast, but I can't feel any change in speed at all. This technique..."

"Furthermore, I can tell you definitively that the fluctuations in the surrounding spatial energy are also very strong."

Xiuze spoke up at this moment, as she was carefully sensing the changes around her.

"If we can acquire this kind of thing in the future and deploy it among our allies or smaller countries, or even use it on the battlefield, I think the effect will be very good."

"Hey, can you please stop talking about war?"

Jiraiya probably wanted to lighten the mood, but after thinking it over, he realized that this teleportation array would indeed be very useful in war.

"Forget about that, let's not talk about that. Let's think about the situation we need to deal with right now. Do you think there might be enemies?"

"have no idea."

Xiuze shook his head, and he also became much more serious.

"To be honest, I would prefer they were all dead, but we still need to be careful anyway."

Besides, we'll find out whether there are enemies or not soon enough; we're almost there.

As they spoke, everyone simultaneously felt their bodies sink, and the white light covering them disappeared in the next moment, revealing a desolate land before their eyes!

"Is this the moon? It's completely different from what I imagined. It's so desolate."

Kakashi crouched down and picked up a pebble from the ground, muttering to himself.

"Moreover, it's almost breathable here. I remember reading in a book that there's no oxygen above a certain height."

"Indeed, but look there."

Tianzang couldn't help but nod, but soon he seemed to have discovered something and raised his hand to point behind them.

"Is that our world?"

"Um?"

Upon hearing his words, everyone immediately turned around, and what came into view was a bright blue planet.

As if surrounded by clouds and mist, this planet looks exceptionally beautiful.

"So beautiful!"

Jiraiya couldn't help but murmur to himself, and Hidezawa couldn't help but glance at him a few more times.

But soon, he secretly shook his head; this place seemed much smaller than his hometown.

This is normal, though. There are only five major powers in the ninja world. If you include other smaller countries and barren areas, the world as a whole is not very big no matter how you look at it.

Moreover, we can learn a lot of interesting information from the situation on the moon.

The moon was formed from the condensation of a planet from a cataclysmic explosion, so it's unlikely to be comparable to the moon before his time travel.

However, perhaps because the moon was created by Chibaku Tensei, under the mysterious power of chakra, although it is equally desolate, it is also a place where one can breathe.

If there really wasn't oxygen, they would probably be dead the moment they came up here.

"Alright, let's get ready."

Xiuze shook his head and spoke seriously.

"Next up are the others. Then we need to explore this place thoroughly; it's filled with an eerie atmosphere."

Just as Xiuze and the others stepped onto the moon, inside a palace on the moon, an old man suddenly opened his eyes.

The white eyes looked particularly ferocious and eerie in the candlelight.

"I never expected that after all these years, someone would actually come up. A ninja from the lower realm?"

The old man stood up, his brows furrowed as if he were puzzled by the current situation, but more than that, he was disdainful.

They inherited their ancestors' names, they looked down from above at the changes in the ninja world, and they even broke free from the cage of the Otsutsuki main family, becoming free beings.

Even though they were in a bad situation, they were not afraid of the ninjas from the lower realm coming up!

"Perhaps they accidentally discovered a teleportation array. Let's clear them out and capture someone to find out about the current situation in the lower realm."

The old man thought to himself, but just then, the teleportation array suddenly reacted again!

Moreover, these reactions were extremely intense, one after another, seemingly without any pause.

The constant presence of chakra energy proves that people are continuously arriving on the moon!

At first, the old man remained calm, believing he could handle the situation. However, as the teleportation array was used more and more frequently, he encountered more and more unfamiliar chakra auras.

At this moment, he finally realized that something was wrong!

"No, there are so many, this is..."

"Have the ninjas from the lower realms turned against the Heavenly Generals?"

"They're attacking the moon?!"

The old man was somewhat confused. They were supposed to be the ones clearing out the ninjas from the lower realm, so why were they coming up here first?

(End of this chapter)