"Is this the moon?"
After stepping out of the Kamui dimension, Hinata Hyuga stared at the barren landscape before her in shock.
As far as the eye could see, the moon's surface was pitted with craters. There was not the slightest sign of life anywhere.
Could people really live in a place like this?
And…
Hinata could not help moving around a little on the moon. She felt her body had become countless times lighter than it was on Earth.
"This is amazing!"
Hinata spoke in surprise.
Yuzuru glanced at her, then explained with a smile, "The moon is different from the shinobi world in many ways. I just sensed that there's a space inside the moon. Toneri Otsutsuki should be living in there."
After saying that, Yuzuru used Kamui's intangibility to pass through the barrier on the moon's surface and arrived directly inside the temple.
This place was completely different from the moon's surface.
Not only were there all kinds of buildings with styles completely unlike anything in the shinobi world, but there were also vast stretches of lush trees, flowers, and grass.
"So there was actually a hidden realm like this inside the moon. If it weren't for you, Lord Yuzuru… I'm afraid I never would have found this place in my entire life."
Hinata looked at Yuzuru gratefully.
Without Yuzuru's help, Hanabi really might have been beyond saving.
Thinking of Hanabi, Hinata snapped back to herself and shifted her gaze away from Yuzuru.
She activated her Byakugan and scanned the surroundings, but discovered nothing.
"I'll do it."
Seeing that Hinata had not found anything, Yuzuru directly released his perception.
The next moment, he sensed Hanabi Hyuga's presence.
"Let's go!"
Yuzuru grabbed Hinata by the wrist, and the two flew toward the palace at the center.
Along the way, aside from a few puppets cleaning here and there, they did not encounter a single person.
A short while later, Yuzuru brought Hinata to a room inside the central palace. The two pushed the door open and walked in.
Just from hearing the door open, Hanabi let out a terrified cry.
"Get out! Get out of here right now, don't come near me!!!"
Seeing Hanabi so frightened, tears instantly spilled from Hinata's eyes.
She quickly ran to Hanabi and pulled her into her arms.
"Hanabi, it's me."
"How… how did you end up like this?"
Hearing Hinata's voice, Hanabi could no longer hold back and burst into tears.
"Big Sister, my eyes… my eyes were taken."
"He also said he was going to find you. Hurry and run."
Hinata rubbed Hanabi's head with heartache and said gently, "Hanabi, don't be afraid. This time, Lord Yuzuru brought me here."
Hanabi froze for a moment, then said in surprise, "Lord Yuzuru?"
"Mm." Hinata nodded firmly. "We were able to find you thanks to Lord Yuzuru."
After hearing Hinata's words, Hanabi seemed to have swallowed a calming pill.
All her earlier anxiety and fear vanished in an instant, replaced by an overwhelming sense of security.
She sensed his position, then said solemnly in Yuzuru's direction, "Thank you, Lord Yuzuru."
"I… I thought no one would ever find me again."
To be honest, Hanabi's looks were not inferior to Hinata's in the slightest. On top of that, she was even cuter and a little more clever and mischievous.
Seeing her now, looking as pitiful as a frightened little white rabbit on the verge of tears, Yuzuru could not help feeling his heart stir.
He bent down and helped Hanabi to her feet, then said slowly, "Hanabi, I'll help you take back your eyes."
"As long as I'm here, no one will ever be able to bully you again."
Hanabi froze for a moment, then nodded happily.
"I'll remember that, Lord Yuzuru. You absolutely can't go back on your word later."
Her personality was the complete opposite of Hinata's.
If Hinata had heard the same words, she probably would have turned as red as a cooked lobster from embarrassment on the spot.
As the three of them were talking, the sound of footsteps slowly rang out from outside the room.
Immediately after, Toneri appeared at the doorway.
At this moment, Toneri's eyes were covered with a strip of white gauze. Facing Hinata, he said, "Byakugan Princess, you actually came to me on your own."
"Have you considered what I told you?"
"Become my wife and build a brand-new shinobi world together with me!"
After hearing Toneri's words, Hanabi immediately cursed at him.
"Stop dreaming, you stalking pervert! My sister would never fall for a creep like you."
Hinata did not give Toneri a pleasant expression either. She said coldly, "Everyone in the current shinobi world is living happily and peacefully. There is no need for your interference."
Toneri snorted lightly. "What you see is nothing more than the surface."
"For thousands of years, it's not as if the shinobi world has never experienced brief periods of peace. But after a few years, war always breaks out again."
"The world created by the Sage of Six Paths is fundamentally wrong. Only by eradicating all humans can the shinobi world be reborn."
"And you…"
"The Byakugan Princess who possesses the purest Byakugan. Giving birth to my descendants is the mission you were born into this world to fulfill."
After hearing Toneri's words, Hinata's face filled with shame and anger.
She rebuked him furiously, "Give up. I will never marry someone like you."
Hearing this, Toneri sighed. Then he raised his hand and untied the gauze wrapped around his eyes.
A pair of sky-blue eyes, dazzling like stars, appeared before everyone.
"That's…"
"Hanabi's eyes?"
Hinata could not help frowning.
Toneri said expressionlessly, "This is the evolved eye that can only be awakened when the noble blood of the Otsutsuki combines with the Byakugan."
"The Tenseigan."
"With it, one possesses the power to destroy everything."
"If you refuse to obediently listen, then I'll simply have to keep you as a caged bird."
After saying that, Toneri took the initiative and walked outside.
"Yuzuru Uchiha… the emperor of the shinobi world, correct?"
"Come outside and fight me. I'll let you witness what the power of a god truly is!"
Seeing Toneri disappear, the corner of Yuzuru's mouth could not help curling slightly.
How long had it been since anyone had acted this arrogantly in front of him?
Holding Hanabi in one arm and Hinata in the other, he slowly arrived on the moon's surface.
Toneri, who had been waiting for them, saw this scene, and a flicker of anger flashed through his eyes.
He raised his arm and swung it hard at a meteorite floating beside the moon.
The next second, the enormous meteorite began falling toward the shinobi world.
Yuzuru set Hinata and Hanabi down, then extended the index finger of his right hand and pointed lightly.
"Sage Art: Ultimate Ray!"
A laser-like beam of light appeared in an instant and struck the meteorite.
Boom!
With a thunderous explosion, the meteorite was instantly blasted into dust.