Chapter 166: The Killing Game Ends, Star Release Explodes
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Moon Base, Tenseigan (Energy Vessel)
"Wow, so this is the palace you built?" Mito exclaimed, heavily pregnant, ran back and forth with enthusiasm. The word "princess" seemed entirely out of place when describing her demeanor.
"It's the architecture of the Clan of the Tsukigakure. By the way, could you slow down a little?" Kyosuke let out a resigned sigh, wearing a helpless smile.
At this moment, he seriously doubted whether the two of them were truly capable of playing the role of responsible parents.
Since the beginning of the year, reports of disturbances at the Moon base had been pouring in.
Even the elite ninja force under Kyosuke's command had repeatedly failed to apprehend the culprit. On the contrary, the enemy had taken advantage of the situation to massacre numerous moon residents.
Even Izumi, the commander-in-chief, had suffered severe injuries and was left on the brink of death. With no other options, Kyosuke decided to take matters into his own hands.
The moment Mito learned he was heading to the moon, she immediately clamored to go with him.
Her excuse?
She claimed she wanted to check if Kyosuke was hiding a mistress on the moon.
In truth, she was simply bored at home and longed for a change of scenery. Weighing the safety risks of leaving her alone, Kyōsuke eventually relented, reasoning that it would at least spare him from her endless nagging.
As Mito wandered through the expansive halls of the palace, Maya soon brought Kyōsuke the latest news on the attacker.
Casually flipping through the documents, he found nothing particularly noteworthy. The attacker's identity, strength, and even age remained unknown.
The only valuable piece of information was that the clan had managed to pinpoint the general area where the enemy was hiding.
Though the coverage was quite large, with his abilities, searching the area wouldn't be too much of a challenge.
"You stay with her. I'll be back shortly." With that, Kyosuke disappeared and reappeared within the vast, boundless forest.
The sparse population of the Tsukigakure Clan meant that most of the moon surface remained undeveloped.
As a result, the flora and fauna here rivaled those of the Land of Fire, though traces of living creatures were seldom seen.
'Well then, let's see your true face,' Kyōsuke murmured, placing two fingers gently on the ground. Thanks to the enhanced perception granted by his Intermediate Sage Body, his sensory abilities were now on par with those of the Senju and Uzumaki clans.
Within a mere ten seconds, he locked onto an area a few kilometers away with unusual energy fluctuations.
Using a few simple Body Flicker Techniques, he quickly arrived at his destination, only to be greeted by the sight of a massive cave.
"Seriously? It's always caves or altars. Can't they come up with something new?" Kyosuke muttered, rolling his eyes as he prepared to send a shadow clone to investigate.
The moon was unlike the shinobi world; who knew what traps Ōtsutsuki Hamura might have left behind?
It was better to be cautious.
And his choice proved to be the right one.
Barely moments after his clone entered the cave, it was obliterated in a thunderous explosion that reduced the entire cavern to rubble.
From the clone's transmitted memories, Kyosuke learned that it couldn't even utilize space-time ninjutsu before being caught in the destructive blast.
At this point, Kyosuke could no longer remain oblivious.
From beginning to end, there had never been a so-called mysterious attacker. This entire situation was a trap specifically designed for him.
"Other than Black Zetsu, I can't think of anyone else." With a sigh, he closed his eyes and carefully sensed his surroundings.
After confirming Mito's safety, Kyosuke breathed a small sigh of relief and then raised his head to look at a white bird circling in the sky.
What he saw next surprised him.
The oversized white bird bore a striking resemblance to a familiar creation from his memories.
"Could it be... explosive clay?"
The last thing Kyosuke expected was to encounter a user of Explosion Release on the moon.
"Another fool deceived by Black Zetsu." As he prepared to act, a shooting star suddenly streaked across the distant sky.
Leaping back instinctively, Kyosuke easily dodged the incoming attack.
When he activated his Sharingan, he realized the "meteor" was not a celestial object but a masked man shrouded in silver radiance.
"What an unusual ability." Kyosuke frowned slightly and pulled out his weapon from within his black cloak.
Before him, a six-pointed star diagram materialized on the ground, forming a peculiar space-time barrier that shimmered with mysterious energy.
As a master of the Flying Thunder God Technique, Kyōsuke immediately recognized it as a unique spatial barrier.
"Of course. To deal with me, two people alone wouldn't suffice." Kyosuke remarked, curious to know who could give Black Zetsu the confidence to act.
The answer was soon revealed.
Accompanied by soft footsteps, a familiar figure slowly emerged from the six-pointed star (Hexagram).
It was none other than Hyūga Tenjin, the wielder of the Tenseigan.
"I didn't expect it to be you." Kyosuke frowned in confusion and asked, "May I ask why would the esteemed Clan Leader Tenjin act in this manner?"
If Tenjin dared to make a move, he must have some degree of confidence.
Sometimes, under certain psychological tendencies, people might unconsciously reveal critical information.
Unfortunately, Hyūga Tenjin was too shrewd to fall for this.
"The moon was founded by my ancestors. You've occupied it by force, and I've come today to demand an explanation." Tenjin declared, his justification flawless.
Upon hearing this, Kyosuke ignored his motives and instead questioned the earlier six-pointed star. "I don't mind giving you an explanation, but I'm curious—when did you master space-time abilities?"
"Oh, that?" Tenjin lightly stomped the ground and gave a straightforward answer: "Would you believe me if I said it has nothing to do with me?"
"So, Black Zetsu's doing..." Kyosuke nodded, piecing together the overall picture.
Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!
At that moment, the sound of something swiftly descending from above broke the silence.
Shrugging helplessly, Kyosuke shook his head with a wry smile. "These people really don't understand courtesy."
"Indeed. They deserve to die." Tenjin agreed, nodding in approval. It was clear he didn't hold Black Zetsu in high regard.
"Let me deal with them first. Then we can continue our conversation."
"Be my guest."
Whether he was truly foolish or simply overly confident in his own strength, Tenjin actually stepped aside and waited quietly.
Seeing this, Kyosuke wasted no time. Unsealing his curse marks, he instantly entered Sage Mode. Transparent snake-like wings sprouted from his back, carrying him swiftly into the sky.
"Oh, by the way, I forgot to warn you," Hyūga Tenjin's voice echoed faintly. "Though I don't care much for them, if you're too careless, you might not live to face me."
Before his words faded, the man below had already reached Kyosuke's side.
In his outstretched palm, specks of starlight began to gather, forming a terrifying force akin to the destruction of a star.
Star Release: Dimensional Starburst!
Boom!
The ensuing explosion unleashed a shockwave far more devastating than a Tailed Beast Bomb, engulfing Kyosuke's figure in an instant.
Even the clouds in the sky were split apart, a testament to the attack's overwhelming strength.
"What an extraordinary technique." Hyūga Tenjin's expression remained impassive, as though nothing in the world could disturb his composure.
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[Author's Note]
Sorry, everyone! I couldn't update any chapters due to personal reasons, but from now on, I'll be updating daily. I'm back!
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