After wave of turmoil, the sky constantly changed colors, and space itself became distorted. Cracks continued to appear on the surface of the two moons far away in the sky!

Whoa…!

The two colossal objects collapsed simultaneously, transforming into a torrent of mud and rocks that swept in all directions!

Against the dim sky, Yamayuki and Kaiyuki charged at each other simultaneously!

Yamayuki combined his eye technique with his physical skills to condense nine mountains into his fist!

Hai Xing combines his eye techniques with his physical skills to condense the eight seas into the palm of his hand!

Nine Mountains Fist!

The Palm of the Eight Seas!

boom……!!

Where fists and palms collided, a primordial torrent erupted...

This is just the beginning.

The two brothers engaged in a fierce battle for ten days and ten nights in this space of two moons!

They fought until they were exhausted, but the outcome remained undecided...

The land had turned into a paste.

"Huff, huff, huff, huff..."

The two of them were panting heavily, looking disheveled.

Yamayuki said, "If we continue, we might be able to determine a winner, but one of us brothers will die, and the other will be left with an irreparable injury. It's simply not worth it. How about this, I'll back down and consider it a draw..."

Hai Xing said, "Haha, so you're implying that I'm the one who'll die, right?"

Yamayuki said, "I didn't say that. It was true that you were stronger than me before. I only gained new eye power after Ubichi died..."

Hai Xing said seriously, "But my brother has been to the Shikkotsu Forest ruins and learned immortal techniques that I don't know. If we really fight, I might lose..."

Yamayuki said, "Therefore, a draw is the best result..."

Hai Xing said, "Then let's make it a draw!"

The two brothers looked at each other and smiled; the battle was over...

Hai Xing said, "Seriously, this was really exhilarating! I almost don't want to give the glasses back!"

Yamayuki said, "It's fun, but you can't vent these complaints in front of anyone other than me..."

Hai Xing said, "Yeah, I was just saying it in front of my older brother. Even a freak like Ubiji, who rebelled against our clan, still died..."

Yamayuki said, "Speaking of which, the fruit should be ripe in about half a month..."

Hai Xing said, "Okay, let's collect the chakra first!"

—He Huizhi Niming!

——Agunuma Ming!

The two of them released the power of their right eyes together, reclaiming the chakra they had previously consumed from the phenomena. This is a unique characteristic of manipulator-type shikigami!

Chakra recovery complete.

Yamayuki frowned: "Hmm!? The amount of chakra recovered is not right..."

Hai Xing also noticed something amiss: "Yes, the casualty rate is far too high. Although our battles consume a lot of chakra, it shouldn't be this bad..."

"Where did the missing chakra go!?"

The two brothers' shared question pointed to the divine tree!

"Could it be..." Their gazes darkened.

Yes, almost all the chakra they consumed in their battle was absorbed by the Divine Tree, and this chakra caused the Divine Tree fruit, which was still more than half a month away from ripening, to ripen ahead of schedule!

Yu, who was outside the area, knew nothing about this!

Yamayuki: "Hehe, this is truly a stroke of luck for us. This way, we can finish our work ahead of schedule..."

Hai Xing: "Then what are we waiting for? Let's pick the fruit and head home!"

Yamayuki and Kaiyuki, the two brothers, finally turned their attention to the sacred tree!

Tobirama sighed, "Truly, fortune and misfortune are intertwined; things have become even more complicated..."

Chapter 997 Unity of Heaven and Earth, Bearing Humiliation and Burden!

"Excuse me, you two, you can't go over yet..."

Whoosh! Just as the Mountain and Sea Duo were about to use Yomotsu Hirasaka to reach the Divine Tree, Tobirama's last shadow clone appeared in front of them!

Hai Xing was extremely envious: "You bug, you're still alive!"

Yamayuki remained relatively calm: "While my brother and I were playing around, I sensed a subtle feeling of being watched. Sure enough, it was you watching from the sidelines. I was planning to create an opening to lure you out and kill you, but you've kept your composure. You haven't even asked your name yet."

Tobirama, without changing his expression, said, "My name is Uchiha Madara! The battle between the two of you was truly spectacular, and I admire you immensely!"

Hai Xing's murderous intent was palpable: "Damn bug, so much nonsense!!"

Tobirama hurriedly said, "Wait! The me in front of you is not my true form. Killing me will not help. I guarantee you will suffer even greater losses...!"

Hai Xing's killing intent was resolute: "Then let's give it a try! I refuse to believe in such a thing!"

"Wait, Kaiyuki!" Yamayuki stopped Kaiyuki.

Hai Xing cried out anxiously, "Big brother!!"

Yamayuki gestured for him to calm down, then turned to Tobirama: "Oh? You can use an illusion technique that allows your true form to float outside of space without using your eyes, right, Uchiha Madara? You were sent by the strongest in Mitsuki Country to guard the Divine Tree, so you're quite capable. What are you trying to say by appearing before us like this, so open and honest?"

"Hoo..." Tobirama took a deep breath, then suddenly knelt on one knee: "I have come to terms with reality and decided to abandon darkness for light. I wonder if there is still a chance?"

Yamayuki stared intently at Tobirama: "Oh? Didn't you just say you were going to kill us?"

Tobirama said, "A wise man submits to circumstances. If you two were weaker than me, I would have killed you without hesitation. But now, I have fully recognized the difference in strength. Abandoning darkness and embracing light is the only way out!"

Hai Xing scoffed, "Don't listen to this bastard's nonsense, bro, kill him! Let's pick the fruit and go back!"

Yamayuki ignored Kaiyuki and asked calmly, "Well, it's not too late for you to think this through now. Madara, have you set up any traps near the Divine Tree?"

Tobirama said, "To be honest, Lord Yamaya, we have made arrangements. If the two of you are not weakened, forcing your way in wouldn't be a problem. However, since you've been sparring here for ten days and ten nights, your chakra has been greatly depleted, so it's hard to say..."

Yamayuki said, "Take us to the sacred tree, break the trap, offer the fruit, and we will take you back to our clan. A bright future awaits you!"

Tobirama said, "That is my honor, Uchiha Madara!"

Yamayuki said, "Then what are we waiting for? Take us there..."

Tobirama stood up: "Please come with me..."

Two Otsutsuki followed Tobirama toward the Twin Moon Canyon.

Hai Xing frowned: "Big brother, do you really believe his nonsense?"

Yamayuki said, "It's better to believe it's true than not to believe it's not. Don't worry, once I get the fruit, I'll deal with him immediately..."

……

On the other side, Hanabi, holding the ripe chakra fruit in her arms, ran quickly with tears in her eyes, Tobirama's words echoing in her mind!

"Listening to the fireworks, the Divine Tree's fruit ripened ahead of schedule, which I didn't expect. I've calculated it; those two Otsutsuki are so terrifyingly strong that even if I fight with all my might, I have no chance of winning..."

"Using the talisman I gave you beforehand that can conceal chakra, as long as you don't cast any spells, they won't be able to detect it..."

"You need to reach the entrance connecting the Twin Moon Space and the mortal world, the place where you first entered..."

"Once you get there, put on the 'Divine Blessing Talisman,' which he left me before. I haven't used it for many years. After putting on that talisman, use all your Reincarnation Eye power. You should have a chance to escape!"

"If you escape successfully, give the fruit to your older brother and tell him that I, Tobirama Senju, have fulfilled my mission!"

"Then how will you leave, Tobirama-sensei...?"

Tobirama smiled and said, "I've gotten used to living here, and I don't plan to leave..."

Chapter 998 Unity of Heaven and Earth, Striving Forward

Tobirama led Yamayuki and Kaiyuki to the outer edge of the Twin Moon Canyon.

Looking in from outside the canyon, all you see is a muddy swamp, without a trace of the sacred tree.

Tobirama forms hand seals.

Whoosh! The hidden barrier appeared, opening a gap...

Yamayuki thought to himself: This technique, which almost completely conceals the divine tree's influence, is quite remarkable...

Tobirama said, "Follow me, my lords, but remember, you must stay five steps behind me. If you don't follow the designated path and pace, you'll trigger the traps and mechanisms here..."

Hai Xing coldly replied, "I don't think you'd dare to try anything funny!"

After entering the barrier, Tobirama did not walk in a straight line, but instead circled around from the outside, just like a mosquito coil.

Following behind Tobirama, Yamayuki carefully observed his surroundings while pondering something.

Speaking of which, we've always overlooked one thing: only ten years have passed since this seedbed was taken away by the humans of the Moon-Viewing Kingdom. Even if the flow of time in this space-time is ten times faster than the outside world, it's only a hundred years inside... How did they manage to make the divine tree bear fruit in a mere hundred years?

Could it be that the sacred tree that fell into their hands happened to be nine hundred years old? No, there is no rumor that our clan has a sacred tree of similar age that was stolen by them.

Tobirama glanced behind him out of the corner of his eye and asked calmly, "Lord Yamayuki, do you recognize those torii gates?"

The torii gates that Tobirama mentioned are the 'Myojin Gates' that are scattered all around, one after another, which Yamayuki had already noticed.

He said indifferently, "It's just Wood Release, a slightly higher-grade piece of redwood. There are quite a few people in my clan who can use it. It's nothing special."

Hey!

Tobirama stopped in his tracks: "That's not true."

Haiyuki frowned, about to make a move, but was stopped by Yamayuki.

"What, do you think there's some hidden secret in these pieces of wood?"

“There’s a lot more to it than meets the eye.” Tobirama started talking: “The formation surrounding the Divine Tree is the Ten Directions Absorption Array, created by a remarkable man from our Mitsuki Kingdom!”

Yamayuki chuckled lightly, "Heh, what's so amazing about it?"

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