Chapter 134: Hyuga, Black Zetsu, and the God of the Land of Rain  

After the Shinobi World Tournament ended and the brief silence passed, everyone let out a sigh of relief and began working on the tasks Hyuga Hitoshi had assigned during the event. 

As for Hyuga Hitoshi himself, he decided to slow down and embark on a journey with a relaxed mindset. 

The shinobi world was vast, far beyond the Five Great Nations and their hidden villages. There were countless places worth visiting. With the Hyuga clan and the Sun God Kingdom now stable, and his past promises fulfilled, this was finally his time to unwind. 

On a shaded path in what was once the Land of Fire—now under the control of the Sun God Kingdom—a group of people moved forward in a cheerful mood, chatting and laughing along the way. 

Not far from them, a pitch-black head cautiously emerged from the ground, carefully scanning the group and searching for a familiar face. 

"Quite the grand entourage… No wonder Mother values him so much." 

Even though Hyuga Hitoshi had decided to take it easy for a while and enjoy a peaceful journey across the shinobi world, as the Sun God Kingdom's esteemed ruler and the Hyuga clan's noble leader, he naturally traveled with a team of maids to tend to his needs. 

Just the luxurious chakra-powered carriage alone had taken Orochimaru a great deal of effort to design. It was built to ensure a smooth ride on any terrain, prioritizing stability above all else. The multiple connected compartments ensured that the journey wouldn't feel lonely either. 

Inside the carriage, Tsunade, Kurenai, and Mitarashi Anko were playing cards. However, Tsunade seemed distracted—an unusual sight for a gambler. Her eyes remained fixed on something below the carriage, particularly on a specific spot near Konan, who was walking alongside Hyuga Hitoshi. A look of shock flashed across her face from time to time, clearly startled by something. 

Unbeknownst to her, the head maid Natsu, along with Yugito and Samui, had also been secretly eavesdropping. Their expressions showed the same surprise, and they looked eager to take action. 

Meanwhile, Mikoto, the Mina sisters, and Uzumaki Reina stayed quiet, listening to Hyuga Sō speak. 

Hmm… something seemed off. The group wasn't complete—some people were missing. 

Black Zetsu narrowed his eyes but quickly understood the reason. 

After all, Terumi Mei was the Mizukage. She had to return to the village and work with Senbonzakura to establish cooperation with the Sun God Kingdom. Right now, she was more focused on making big changes in her village than going on a trip. 

Mabui, on the other hand, was part of the secretarial team. She had to stay behind to wrap things up before sending a signal to Hyuga Hitoshi through the Sun God Seal. She would join the journey later. 

Thanks to the Sun God Seal, they could contact Hyuga Hitoshi whenever they wanted. It was incredibly convenient. Though, Hyuga Hitoshi swore that when he and Orochimaru created the Sun God Seal, it wasn't meant for any sneaky personal benefits. He insisted he wasn't that kind of person. Whether anyone believed him was another story. 

"Someone important is missing…" 

Using his mayfly technique, Black Zetsu grew anxious. He didn't care about anyone else in the group. The only reason he had come here was that he heard Hyuga Hitoshi's next stop was Amegakure. He wanted to confirm if Mother had any plans for this. 

Once he was sure Mother hadn't forgotten about him, Black Zetsu felt more motivated than ever. He wanted to contribute, to do something meaningful for Kaguya. 

But even now, there was still no sign of the Goddess of the Rabbit. 

Where was Mother? 

Black Zetsu was completely baffled. 

Just as he hesitated, considering whether to use a secret technique to contact Kaguya, Hyuga Hitoshi suddenly did something that made his eyes burn with rage.

As Hyuga Hitoshi was casually walking, chatting with Konan and Miroku, he suddenly stopped, shook his clothes a bit, and then—plop! A tiny doll-like figure tumbled out from the hem of his robe and landed on the ground with a dazed look. 

"Are you dreaming or something?" 

The so-called "Blasphemer" pulled open his robe with a serious face and pointed to a bite mark. 

Last night, after all the women had gathered, Hitoshi had been forced to use half of his strength. Naturally, things got a little wild. The Rabbit Goddess, who was supposed to be resting in the room next to Hyuga Hitoshi, couldn't get any sleep at all because of the noise and ended up staying awake the whole night. 

So, as soon as the journey started today, she snuggled into Hyuga Hitoshi's arms and fell asleep. 

But still… to think the Rabbit Goddess was actually like this! 

Hyuga Hitoshi pointed at the bite mark, looking utterly betrayed. 

After a brief moment of confusion, the Rabbit Goddess's face turned red. She glanced at the spot where she had supposedly bitten him, then shook her head furiously. 

"Impossible!" 

There's no way she did that! 

"You dare to deny it? Tell me, were you dreaming about eating candy?" 

Hitoshi narrowed his eyes and flicked the Rabbit Goddess on her butt. 

"Just you wait. When you come out, I'll make sure to pay you back a hundred times over for today's humiliation!" 

A hundred times over? 

Wouldn't that mean the Blasphemer would bite her to death? 

The little mute doll's expression instantly changed. She looked down at her small body, her face filled with shame and anger, before burrowing back into Hyuga Hitoshi's robe and switching to her crazy goddess mode—starting her revenge on the spot. 

Since she was going to be punished later anyway, she might as well take a few more bites now to vent her frustration! 

As Kaguya got more aggressive, Hitoshi's expression grew increasingly awkward. In the end, he had to firmly hold her back before she went anywhere below his waist, then fastened her to his belt again. 

Damn it, if he didn't stop her now, things were going to get out of hand! 

That was… quite an experience. Either way, Hitoshi made a mental note to get back at her for this. 

Konan and Miroku, watching the whole thing unfold, couldn't help but chuckle. 

There were many rumors in the ninja world about Hyuga Hitoshi's "humanoid summoning beast," but no one ever expected it to be connected to the legendary Rabbit Goddess. Still, a lot of people believed that Hitoshi's immense strength was somehow related to his summon. 

Meanwhile, the shrine maiden had always felt that Kaguya was special, so she was extra polite to her—unlike the other women around Hitoshi, who treated the Rabbit Goddess like a pet. And definitely not like Tsunade, who would shove her into her massive chest and mercilessly smother her. 

But no one's reaction could compare to Black Zetsu's in the distance. 

Shock. Anger. Clenched fists. And finally, the silent tears of helplessness. 

In just a few minutes, Black Zetsu felt like he had aged centuries. 

Hah… "one of us"? 

Yeah, in a way, Mother wasn't wrong. That man really did seem to be on the same side as her. 

His analysis had been correct—by the time Mother finally broke the seal and returned to the ninja world, it was very possible that he would have gained a new father. 

And if they were truly a couple, then he had no right to get mad about their playful flirting, nor could he be angry at Hyuga Hitoshi's behavior. 

But… 

Wasn't there a chance that Mother only did this because she thought he was too useless? That she was trying to seduce Hyuga Hitoshi in order to escape the moon as soon as possible? 

Black Zetsu frowned, going over Mother's abilities in his mind, but he couldn't find any signs that she was skilled in this kind of thing. 

So… she was serious? 

He really was about to have a new dad?! 

Humiliating? 

Not really. 

After all, this was Mother's own decision—he had no power to stop her. 

The only awkward part was the family hierarchy, but honestly, that wasn't a big deal in the ninja world. I mean, look at Tsunade and Konan—they weren't even from the same generation, but now they both called Hyuga Hitoshi "husband." 

So in the end, it was whatever.

With such a powerful figure backing him, Black Zetsu felt like he had finally found someone to rely on. 

"I'm not an orphan anymore. Does this mean I can finally discuss things with my father instead of handling everything alone?" 

His thoughts suddenly became clear, and he looked at Hyuga Hitoshi with newfound intensity. 

Alright! 

From now on, he was Hyuga Black Zetsu! 

"We're about to enter the Land of Rain. It rains all year round there, so Miroku, you should get back in the carriage." 

Konan glanced enviously at the priestess's growing belly and kindly reminded her. 

It seemed like every generation of priestesses had some kind of "one-shot, one-kill" technique, but it wasn't something they could pass down, as it relied on their own spiritual power. 

Now that Miroku was pregnant, she was practically a national treasure in Hyuga Hitoshi's household. If walking wasn't beneficial for expectant mothers, they wouldn't even let her get off the carriage. 

"It's alright." 

Miroku held onto Hyuga Hitoshi's hand, gently caressing her belly with a soft smile. 

"With my husband's power, Shion will be born healthy." 

As a warm energy spread around her, forming a protective barrier, the gemstone hanging from her neck returned to a calm state. 

The ninja world had many mysterious forces, and Hyuga Hitoshi's goal this time was to gather those powers. 

However, Miroku's abilities didn't need to be absorbed by the Tenseigan—because she herself belonged to Hyuga Hitoshi. The presence of the Sun God Seal had already given him deep insights into priestess powers, and he believed that with time, everything would become clear. 

For the Hyuga clan leader, there were only two ways to strengthen the Tenseigan: convince others by force or... in bed. Simple as that. 

"So, what do you think of the weather in the Land of Rain?" 

As he stepped into this land of endless rain, Hyuga Hitoshi spread his chakra, shielding his companions while analyzing the weather patterns. 

He wasn't a meteorologist, but he knew one thing—if he could disperse the clouds, the entire Land of Rain would look completely different. 

And he was confident that he had the power to do so. 

He asked Konan for her opinion because if she liked sunlight, he would give her sunlight—as compensation for her having given herself to him without hesitation. 

"I used to hate it when I was a kid, and honestly, that feeling never really changed." 

Konan paused for a moment, recalling how she had almost died from exposure in a heavy storm as a child. She also remembered the suffering the constant rain had brought to the people of the Land of Rain. 

She once thought this land had been abandoned by the heavens, but now, she saw things differently. 

"Now... it doesn't bother me anymore." 

Konan smiled and leaned into Hyuga Hitoshi's arms. 

"I've already found my own sunshine. The flowers blooming in my heart will never wither as long as this sunshine exists." 

Sometimes, there was a fine line between poetic and overly dramatic. 

Hyuga Hitoshi fell silent for a moment. 

"Besides, at the last meeting, didn't the Sun God Kingdom decide to preserve each nation's unique traits? The people here are already used to the rain. If the climate changed, they might struggle to adapt." 

"Also, Orochimaru has been developing new crops specifically suited for the Land of Rain. Once they succeed, the people here won't have to worry about food anymore. Everything will improve." 

The benefits of the Sun God Alliance were already showing. With mutual support between nations, the Land of Rain had found markets for its unique resources. 

In the future, research departments could develop even more advanced crops, eliminating food shortages. 

And with both the Sun God Kingdom and the Akatsuki protecting this land, it would never again become a battlefield for the great nations.

In the future, the conflicts between the Five Great Nations will shift from large-scale ninja wars to competitions in soft power and various joint exams. 

It's not just the Chunin Exams—promotions to Jonin and evaluations for Elite Jonin will also become fair and legal battles within the ninja world. On the battlefield, life and death are no longer off-limits, and all grudges can be settled openly. 

"Well, this isn't a bad idea." 

Hyuga Hitoshi stroked his chin. It was necessary to maintain the uniqueness of the smaller nations, and Konan had a point. But since he remembered that Konan liked flower arranging and origami, why not create a special warm place just for her? 

A golden light flickered in his eyes. 

In the sky, a massive Tenseigan projection appeared like a full moon, radiating intense heat that spread in all directions. 

As Hyuga Hitoshi's ocular power expanded, a breathtaking scene unfolded. 

A surge of chakra, burning like crimson flames, pierced through the clouds, gradually forming a swirling mass in the air. The energy of the Sun Sage Technique spread outward, igniting the dark clouds completely. As the storm clouds burned away, rays of sunlight began to shine down upon the land. 

At that moment, all the residents of the Land of Rain lifted their heads, staring in awe at the distant firelight. Their hearts trembled. The divine power before them made them feel an overwhelming urge to kneel in reverence. 

That impulse didn't last long—it soon became reality. 

As the fire in the sky fully solidified and stabilized over this land of endless rain, bringing light to the gloomy earth, people everywhere dropped to their knees, showing their heartfelt respect. 

Using the power of the Golden Wheel Tenseigan to spread the energy of the Sun Sage Technique in a small area—creating a place bathed in sunlight—was an easy task for Hyuga Hitoshi. 

If he wanted to, he could erase all the storm clouds in the region. But since Konan didn't wish for that, he chose to leave this ray of sunshine just for her. 

As the energy in the sky settled, Hyuga Hitoshi looked up with satisfaction. 

The Land of Rain now looked even more extraordinary. The once-endless storm clouds seemed to have a hole in the middle, allowing gentle sunlight to shine through. At night, the hole would reveal the night sky and the moon. 

If this scene had to be described in four words— 

"A land of miracles." 

The Land of Tears had become the Land of Miracles. 

As the self-proclaimed god of the Akatsuki, Tendo Pain had sensed the massive chakra fluctuations and changes in the sky, arriving right on cue. 

Behind him stood the gathered members of the Akatsuki. 

Clearly, Nagato had given Hyuga Hitoshi, the "Sun God," the highest level of respect as Konan's man. But he hadn't expected Hyuga Hitoshi to give him such a grand surprise upon arriving in the Land of Rain. 

The sunlight shining down happened to illuminate Amegakure, with half of the village bathed in light and the other half still in the rain. The sight suited his godlike image perfectly. 

"Good thing I ran fast back then." 

Standing behind Pain, the veteran Kakuzu—who had once fought the First Hokage—glanced at Hyuga Hitoshi, then at the "hole" in the sky. Narrowing his eyes slightly, he subtly moved to shield Sasori with his body. 

"Now I can say I fought against a god." 

Sasori felt that this was even more artistic than immortality. At least now, when boasting, he wouldn't be overshadowed by Kakuzu. Lately, he had been debating with Kakuzu about whether the First Hokage or Hyuga Hitoshi was stronger. 

Before, he had no clear answer. 

But after seeing this man shatter the sky, the answer seemed obvious. 

After a brief silence, Sasori politely stepped out of his newly repaired Hiruko puppet, showing Hyuga Hitoshi the highest level of respect. After all, it wasn't polite to keep hiding. 

At the same time, he wondered if he should apologize to Hyuga Hitoshi and explain why he had fought Orochimaru back then. 

"I heard the Fifth Mizukage is his woman, and ever since she took over, Kirigakure has been doing much better." 

Biwa Juzo rested his Executioner's Blade on his shoulder, his gaze flickering as he looked at Hyuga Hitoshi. 

Right now, these were the main members the Akatsuki could gather. 

Deidara was probably still playing with clay somewhere. 

Hidan hadn't gone berserk and wiped out his pacifist comrades in Yugakure yet, so he hadn't joined either.

Hoshigaki Kisame had already been recruited by Hyuga Hitoshi and had become one of the new elite members of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen. He had also represented Kirigakure Village in the Sun Guardian trial, and once he passed, he would officially serve under Hyuga Hitoshi as an Admiral. 

As for the wise Itachi, he was probably locked up again by his father after the festival, trying to figure out how to escape and investigate the mystery of Uchiha No Name. 

At the moment, Akatsuki didn't have many elite members. Among those present was Karami, who had been taken down instantly by Kakuzu, along with their enemies. His face was fierce, but it seemed that after being terrified by Hyuga Hitoshi, this man—who had once fought against the God of Shinobi—was much more restrained now. Otherwise, he would have finished him off by now. 

Finally. 

Hyuga Hitoshi tilted his head and looked at Black Zetsu, who was surrounded by the pitcher plant. 

Black Zetsu didn't back down. After watching Hyuga Hitoshi and Kaguya interact during the journey, he seemed to have figured something out. He slowly stepped forward, took a deep breath, and then, to everyone's shock, dropped to his knees with a loud thud. 

"Greetings, Father!" 

The entire room fell silent in an instant. 

Everyone stared at Black Zetsu and Hyuga Hitoshi in disbelief, as if trying to understand how such a handsome man could have given birth to something like this. 

Even Pain couldn't help but glance at Black Zetsu but ultimately found it too embarrassing. Was one of his people really willing to go this far just to flatter someone? 

Hyuga Hitoshi also remained silent for a while, his gaze shifting between Kaguya—who was blushing furiously at his waist—and Black Zetsu. He had no idea how to respond. 

Wasn't it a bit too early to be calling him "Father"?

And so, as expected, the newly self-proclaimed "son" was quickly dragged away by a jealous Kakuzu and Sasori, both grumbling that if anyone was going to acknowledge a father, they should be first in line. Black Zetsu, the so-called "rightful heir," was left fuming. 

A moment later, Hyuga Hitoshi finally adjusted his emotions and reassured the shrine maiden, who seemed a bit shaken by the sight of Pain's corpse still moving. 

From her worried expression, it looked like she was afraid she might end up giving birth to some black, shadowy creature and embarrass Hyuga Hitoshi. 

Once Miroku returned to the carriage, Hyuga Hitoshi's gaze met Pain's again. 

"Nice to meet you." 

Every time Akatsuki appeared, the atmosphere always grew heavy. Hyuga Hitoshi was well aware of that. 

"The God of the Land of Rain." 

The Land of Rain could be considered the "edgelord nation," with all its talk of angels, gods, and demigods—probably a legacy from Hanzo the Salamander. Nagato calling himself a god likely came from the fact that he had killed Hanzo, a so-called demigod, and figured demigods weren't a big deal after all. 

Since he could defeat a demigod, calling himself a god wasn't exactly wrong. The logic was simple enough. 

"As a fellow god, I think we'll have a lot to talk about." 

Pain remained silent for a moment before stepping aside and inviting Hyuga Hitoshi and his group to Amegakure. 

The Land of Rain wasn't large, so they arrived at their destination before long. The women were taken to rest by Konan, while Hyuga Hitoshi was naturally led to Akatsuki's meeting hall with Pain. 

"I'll get straight to the point, Nagato." 

Casually sitting back in his chair, Hyuga Hitoshi leaned tactically and gave Pain a complicated look before speaking bluntly. 

"Don't you think there's something wrong with your eyes?" 

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