"We are all willing to follow the Great Immortal!"
On the Hyuga plaza, tens of thousands of clan members shouted in unison, their voices shaking the sky.
At the front, several elders with white hair and beards stepped out first. Their clouded eyes burned with intense light as they bowed deeply toward Arisu in the sky.
They had lived for nearly a hundred years, seen the storms and upheavals of the ninja world, and understood better than anyone that following the Six Paths Immortal was the only way to break free from fate and continue their existence.
"The Immortal's grace is immense! We are already old. Rather than sitting in the clan waiting for death, it's better to follow the Immortal and take a chance."
"Even if it's just serving the Immortal, it's better than wasting away in this filthy world!", Several Hyuga elders said.
After hearing this, Arisu nodded slightly.
The elders really knew how to speak nicely.
If you're afraid of dying, just say it.
"We feel the same!"
The rest of the clan members also spoke earnestly, their eyes full of longing for a new homeland.
In their eyes, the ninja world wasn't stable. Only by following the Immortal could they reach that legendary paradise untouched by dust, far from conflict, and live in peace from then on.
Arisu lowered his gaze and swept it across the crowd, his eyes passing over those hopeful faces as he slowly spoke, "The foundation of the ninja world is not yet stable. Some of your clan must remain here to guard its roots."
"And this relocation does not mean severing ties. The new land will still be connected to the ninja world through immortal paths. Travel between the two will not be hindered."
Arisu then looked at the Hyuga clan leader and several core elders, his tone softening slightly. "As for who stays and who leaves, you may decide among yourselves."
"I can allow more flexibility. Up to two-thirds may relocate, leaving only a small number willing to remain behind."
"We obey the Immortal's decree!"
The Hyuga clan leader and elders responded in unison, immediately turning to arrange clan affairs.
The clan members quickly gathered and discussed in low voices.
In less than half the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, they selected a few hundred who wished to stay, mostly elderly elders attached to ancestral homes, along with a few middle-aged members tied to their homeland.
The remaining thousands, whether from the main or branch families, had already packed simple belongings.
Many carried young children, holding cloth bundles filled with their possessions. Their eyes were full of anticipation, waiting only for Arisu's command to step onto the immortal path.
Seeing that everything was ready, the Hyuga clan leader walked slowly to Arisu, bowed, and asked with a hint of seriousness and awkwardness, "Immortal, how are we to travel to the new land?"
Arisu looked at him, slightly raising an eyebrow as if surprised. "As the Hyuga clan leader, you will also relocate?"
Hearing this, the clan leader nodded calmly, a relieved smile appearing on his face. "If the Immortal goes, what use is my position as clan leader?"
"I have already passed the position to a respected elder capable of bearing responsibility."
"Now I am just an ordinary member of the Hyuga clan. Naturally, I will follow the Immortal and never turn back.", Hyuga Ryoichi said.
Arisu simply nodded slightly and said nothing more.
Hyuga Ryoichi's choice was nothing unusual. Since he had already decided, there was no need to persuade him.
As his words fell, Arisu clapped his hands lightly.
The Summoning Technique spread out like ripples, instantly covering the entire Hyuga plaza and enveloping the thousands of prepared clan members.
"Summoning Technique!"
As Arisu activated it, the Hyuga clan members within the immortal aura felt their bodies grow light, and then they vanished.
Moments later, only a few hundred remaining clan members stood on the plaza, staring at the place where the others had disappeared, standing there for a long time.
———
[Mount Myoboku]
Arisu used the Summoning Technique to move everyone to this place.
The moment they saw Mount Myoboku, all the Hyuga clan members couldn't help but take a deep breath, their eyes shining with amazement.
Towering mountains stood before them, rising straight into the clouds, wrapped in layers of drifting immortal mist.
Pure, refreshing air rushed toward them.
In the distance, faint outlines of cities and dwellings could be seen, stretching endlessly. Some buildings stood on mountains, while others floated in the air.
"So this is… the paradise the Immortal spoke of?"
A branch family member murmured softly, his eyes slightly reddening.
All their lives, they had been trapped in the conflicts of the ninja world and the shackles of the Caged Bird. They had never seen a place so untouched and peaceful.
Just as everyone was immersed in awe,
The ground suddenly trembled slightly, and a figure shot up from the earth, landing in front of them. Obito stood there.
"Immortal, you've finally returned! I'll go inform Lady Kaguya right away. During the time you were out eliminating evil, she came every day to ask about you, always hoping for your safe return!", Obito said excitedly.
But Arisu raised his hand lightly. "Kaguya's matter can wait. The tasks I assigned you earlier, how are they?"
Obito immediately composed himself, stood straight, and nodded respectfully, his tone becoming more serious, "Reporting to the Immortal, everything is completed!"
"The clan on the moon has already been relocated to Mount Myoboku. Following your instructions, I cleared a large residential area on the western ridge and prepared the housing."
"We're just waiting for your further arrangements."
Arisu nodded faintly, then gestured toward the Hyuga clan behind him. "These are the Hyuga clan. They will settle in Mount Myoboku from now on."
"Arrange for them to live in the same residential area as the moon clan. The two clans will be neighbors."
"Their bloodlines share the same origin, and both possess the Byakugan. It will be easier for them to support each other in the future."
"Yes! Obito obeys!", Obito quickly bowed in response.
Arisu then looked at Hyuga Ryoichi beside him and instructed, "Ryoichi, you will continue to manage the internal affairs of the Hyuga clan."
"Obito will guide you and your people to familiarize yourselves with Mount Myoboku's territory and rules. If there are important matters, you may contact me through Obito."
As soon as he finished speaking, Arisu disappeared from everyone's sight in an instant without waiting for further words.
"Farewell, Immortal!"
All the Hyuga clan members bowed together, their voices unified and devout, echoing through the mountains with the wind for a long time.
After Arisu left, Hyuga Ryoichi adjusted his robe and slowly walked to Obito, bowing deeply with a respectful expression.
"Immortal envoy, as the Hyuga clan has just arrived at Mount Myoboku, there will be many matters requiring your guidance. Please give us your instruction.", Hyuga Ryoichi spoke politely.
Obito had been staring in the direction Arisu left, lost in thought. Hearing the words "immortal envoy," he snapped back, eyes wide, pointing at himself.
"Ah? Immortal envoy! Are you talking about me?"
"Mm, yes."
Seeing Hyuga Ryoichi nod seriously, and the Hyuga clan members behind him also looking at him with respect, Obito suddenly felt a bit embarrassed. He scratched the back of his head awkwardly, his body twisting slightly.
"Ah, well…"
"I'm actually just an ordinary disciple who secretly admires the Great Immortal senior…"
Hyuga Ryoichi was stunned upon hearing this. 'What did he just say?'