In the depths of the world, the beautiful Soul River flowed silently, winding its way through the void.
As Yukigetsu immersed himself in mysterious memories, deep within, a secret place caused the Soul River to pause. In the endless void, the flickering Soul River encircled a cluster of snowy moonlight, lingering there.
Boom!
At that moment, the light suddenly burst forth, soul lights dancing wildly as if in joyous celebration.
Behind the snowy moonlight, a pair of golden eyes slowly opened. Rays of golden light radiated in all directions, illuminating this mysterious place with unparalleled splendor.
From the deepest darkness, a figure slowly appeared under the eerie glow of the Soul River. His clothes swayed slightly, emanating an inexplicable aura, causing ripples in the surrounding space.
His majesty seemed innate, his gaze indifferent and condescending, dominating the heavens and earth.
In fact, he was the guardian deity of this world, bearing the same peculiar and melodious name, Yukigetsu!
He was tall, his clothes flowing, his skin fair, his lips thin, his nose straight, his eyes deep, and his brows sharp.
His appearance was a timeless perfection, weathered by the ages, yet unforgettable.
The ethereal and solemn man gently raised his head, glancing into the distance. A ripple seemed to emerge in his eyes as he murmured, “It seems my other self has successfully communicated with the Soul River. Now… while I am temporarily awake, I should deal with those who do not belong to this world…”
…
Back in the other space.
Like a curtain being drawn back, accompanied by pain and torment, Yukigetsu witnessed the decades of a woman’s life.
Scene after scene, he walked through them, feeling them deeply.
He saw her facing her beloved, covered in blood, screaming in agony.
He saw her extracting the cells of her beloved, who had not yet died, caring for them meticulously.
He saw her, injecting those cells into her body, full of hope.
He saw her enduring excruciating pain due to her body’s rejection of those cells.
He saw her, racking her brains for a solution, exhausting all efforts.
He saw her nurturing a fetus within her body with those fused cells, full of hope.
However, the suffering had only just begun…
This miraculous child was born frail, requiring her to use all the chakra stored in her Yin Seal to protect him, rendering her an ordinary person.
Even with Shizune’s care, more and more misfortunes befell her. Countless inexplicable enemies began hunting her, forcing her to flee continuously…
She could have regained her status as the renowned Tsunade of the Sannin if she had abandoned the child in her womb. No enemy could stand against her mighty fists.
But… she didn’t!
Even when faced with danger, unbearable pain, and life-threatening situations, she never abandoned the child.
Countless times, she coughed up blood, trudging through the snow with a swollen belly, alone against the cold mountains.
Such profound and great emotion!
On the chakra bridge, Yukigetsu’s tears suddenly flowed…
…
In an unknown space.
Two white-robed figures stood side by side, each with horns on their heads, clearly different from the people of this world.
The man with glowing eyes suddenly spoke, “Brother, despite our countless obstructions, he has successfully reincarnated. What should we do next?”
The other, with ripple-patterned eyes but appearing older, frowned, “Hamura, although he has reincarnated, and like those who hunted that woman, I hinted to Danzo. Given that he has just been born, he will not have a good outcome…”
“Is… that so?”
A voice devoid of emotion suddenly echoed, startling Hamura and Hagoromo Otsutsuki. They instantly turned, their gazes fixed on the depths of the darkness, expressions tense.
What could make these invincible brothers so nervous?
Swish!
Sure enough, a snowy white figure appeared at the edge of their sight and then materialized before them.
It was the world guardian, Yukigetsu.
“You have awakened.”
Hagoromo Otsutsuki frowned, maintaining a calm exterior, but his tightly clenched fists betrayed his feelings.
Hamura Otsutsuki’s expression was complex. Yet, as the man appeared, they both instantly raised their weapons.
This man warranted caution from the legendary Sage of Six Paths brothers.
“Intruders… shall be expelled.”
The snowy white figure’s voice was like a proclamation. He slowly raised his right hand, and in the air, ripples formed as a golden staff appeared in his pale hand. Instantly, divine light erupted, enveloping his body. His deep eyes revealed wave-like patterns, glowing brightly, magnificently.
Mystical chants echoed in the heavens and earth as if praising a deity.
Hagoromo Otsutsuki’s expression was solemn, his body tense, ready for battle.
However, Hamura Otsutsuki, though his mouth moved, asked with a complex expression:
“Father… do you really intend to eliminate us?”
…
The scene shifted.
Twenty years had passed, and the child still hadn’t been born, but she had aged…
The once proud skin had dulled, the beautiful face had aged, and the silky hair had turned gray.
“Lady Tsunade, let’s give up on this child, okay?”
Shizune, seeing her frail and weak state, carefully supported her, tears streaming down her face.
She merely shook her head with a faint smile.
Year after year.
Finally, she awaited the moment her child was born, hearing the soft cries of the long-cherished baby.
At that moment, a long-lost sense of happiness enveloped her.
However, before she could show a relieved smile, this poor woman was knocked unconscious.
Danzo took the child away, and the Root ninja moved swiftly. Shizune couldn’t stop them, not even realizing who they were.
When she awoke, she was crazed, searching everywhere. In those dark days, she never gave up or surrendered. But finally… she broke down in tears.
Since then, the ninja world lost the famed Tsunade and gained a woman drowning in alcohol and gambling…
Outside.
Yukigetsu’s eyes were tightly shut within the earth walls, tears streaming down his face. His clenched fists bled, drop by drop.
Drip, drip…
Danzo, I, Yukigetsu, will tear you to pieces!
Just wait!
…
“The me in guardian mode is devoid of emotions. Calling me father is futile.”
The snowy white figure, like a deity, remained expressionless, his indifference seemingly innate.
Hamura Otsutsuki stepped forward, “But…”
Hagoromo Otsutsuki stopped him, solemnly saying, “Father, we did not intend to target you. But as the world’s guardian, once you reincarnate into a human and gain human emotions, your actions will become unpredictable, eventually disrupting the world’s balance. We only aim for peace.”
The snowy white figure slowly raised his golden staff, his lips curling in a hint of ridicule, “Hagoromo, you always stand on the moral high ground, criticizing others. In reality, you, Hamura, and… Kaguya are the ones disrupting the balance. I am the guardian, born to protect this world, expelling outsiders… However, given our connection, I will not kill you, only send you back to your original world.”
Hagoromo Otsutsuki frowned, “Returning to mother’s world requires undergoing the Great Reincarnation, erasing our memories. How is that different from killing us?”
The snowy white figure clearly did not wish to continue. His golden staff began to glow.
Hamura Otsutsuki, seeing this, trembled and stepped forward, urgently saying, “Without us, who will stop Mother from returning? She possesses abilities that can counter yours!”
Golden light filled the mysterious space, the void trembling.
Hiss, hiss!
With the sound of thunderous tearing, massive spatial rifts appeared behind Hagoromo and Hamura Otsutsuki, flickering with intense spiritual light.
Dazzling, foreboding.
“My grievances with Kaguya… I will settle them myself. You, take care…”
Boom!
The snowy white figure grew larger, eventually spanning the sky. Facing the terrified expressions of the Otsutsuki brothers under the golden light, he struck his staff into the void, the divine sound of judgment echoing across the heavens:
“Void Deity Art: Reincarnation… Shatter the Firmament!”
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