"Ah—you actually…!"
Deep in the universe, on a desolate planet, an Ōtsutsuki clansman was in the middle of harvesting the chakra fruit from a newly matured Divine Tree. The sacred tree's roots pierced through the planet's crust, drawing out the last traces of vitality, while the enormous chakra fruit pulsed with terrifying power.
However, before he could complete the harvest, space distorted violently.
Naruto and Urashiki appeared simultaneously.
Before the Ōtsutsuki clansman could even react, his pupils shrank in horror.
"You—!"
He had no chance to finish his sentence.
Naruto moved.
There was no flashy ninjutsu, no wasted motion. With absolute speed and crushing pressure, Naruto crushed the Ōtsutsuki's resistance head-on. Urashiki assisted from the side, sealing off all escape routes.
In less than a breath—
The Ōtsutsuki was killed on the spot.
Naruto raised his hand and directly absorbed the Ōtsutsuki's chakra and bloodline power. A vast, surging force poured into his body, making his already terrifying aura grow even more condensed and profound.
Naruto exhaled slowly.
The Ōtsutsuki bloodline within him became purer.
Nearby, the massive chakra fruit floated in the air, radiating a dazzling glow.
Naruto turned to Urashiki and said calmly, "Urashiki, this time, we split it evenly. Your strength also needs to keep improving. Otherwise, who will fight beside me in the future?"
His tone was sincere.
Urashiki was slightly stunned, then smiled faintly.
"Since you say so, Naruto, I'd rather obey than be overly polite."
The two reached out at the same time.
They split the chakra fruit in half.
Each swallowed their share.
In an instant, terrifying chakra fluctuations erupted. Their bodies trembled slightly as the chakra fruit's power fused into them. Their auras surged, their vitality strengthened, and their bloodline power advanced another step.
After a long moment, the fluctuations gradually settled.
Naruto looked down at the planet beneath them.
The planet was completely lifeless now. Oceans were dried up, mountains collapsed, and not a single trace of living aura remained.
From this harvest alone, Naruto gained yet another Divine Tree.
Now—
One Divine Tree on Earth.
One Divine Tree from this planet.
One more harvested earlier.
Three Divine Trees in total.
"Time to move," Urashiki said seriously. "Judging by the timing, it should already be time for the Ōtsutsuki clan to prepare their next offering to the Lord of Ōtsutsuki. That means we'll be able to encounter them harvesting chakra almost immediately."
Naruto nodded. "Alright. Let's go."
They disappeared again into the depths of the universe.
After consuming such a powerful chakra fruit, Urashiki's last doubts were completely erased. His resolve to hunt alongside Naruto only grew stronger.
For the first time, Urashiki felt something he had never truly experienced before—
Freedom.
Meanwhile, within the territory of the Ōtsutsuki clan.
Under the direct orders of Ōtsutsuki Tsukishiki, the First Elder, Ōtsutsuki Hoshiki, the Second Elder, selected a group of clan members.
Ten people in total.
All were members of the main family.
Their combined strength was undeniably formidable. However, in terms of individual combat power, none of them could match the current Naruto or Urashiki.
Standing at the front, Ōtsutsuki Seishiki swept his gaze across the group and spoke in a deep voice:
"By order of the Lord of Ōtsutsuki and the clan head, your mission is to capture the traitor Urashiki and that low-level creature."
He paused, then continued coldly:
"As long as you capture them alive, the Lord of Ōtsutsuki will personally reward you with additional chakra fruits."
At the mention of chakra fruits, the eyes of every Ōtsutsuki present lit up with uncontrollable excitement.
"Yes, sir!"
The group bowed in unison.
Seishiki nodded in satisfaction. "Very good. Ishiki, step forward."
An Ōtsutsuki clansman stepped out immediately.
"Second Elder."
Seishiki stared at him intently. "You will act as the captain of this team. If you fail to bring them back—then prepare to become a guardian."
The moment those words fell—
Everyone's expressions changed.
Becoming a guardian meant losing one's status as a main family member and being reduced to a branch family existence. It meant being sent out endlessly to harvest chakra and eventually becoming nourishment for the Divine Tree.
That was a fate worse than death.
Ishiki clenched his fists and spoke solemnly:
"I will not disappoint the Lord of Ōtsutsuki. We will capture Urashiki and that low-level creature."
"Capture Urashiki and the low-level creature!"
The remaining members shouted in unison.
Seishiki nodded. "Good. Set out."
"Yes!"
Ten figures shot into the sky, leaving behind streaks of distorted space as they vanished into the universe.
Seishiki looked up at the sky.
At that moment, Ōtsutsuki Tsukishiki quietly appeared beside him.
"Everything arranged?" Tsukishiki asked calmly.
Seishiki immediately bowed. "Yes, First Elder. Everything has been arranged. They've already departed. Their combined strength is strong, though their individual combat ability is somewhat lacking."
Tsukishiki nodded in satisfaction.
"Good. Now, we wait and watch the show."
A faint, meaningful smile appeared on his face.
Within the main hall of the Ōtsutsuki clan.
Ōtsutsuki Hishiki, the clan head, sat on the central throne with his eyes closed.
Suddenly, his eyes snapped open.
"Someone, come here."
A guard quickly entered. "Clan Head."
"Summon the Third Elder."
Not long after, Ōtsutsuki Tatsushiki arrived.
"Have the people dispatched for the arrest already set out?" Hishiki asked.
"Yes," Tatsushiki replied. "They've already departed. The Second Elder personally arranged the team. Their overall strength is very high."
Hishiki frowned. "Do you know exactly who was sent?"
Tatsushiki hesitated. He had been busy with clan discipline and internal restrictions over the past few days.
"No, Clan Head. You said to let the elders handle it directly…"
Hishiki's expression darkened.
"I told him to arrange it, but you should still know the details! Forget it. Go get the list. I want to see it."
Tatsushiki bowed and quickly left.
Hishiki leaned back in his seat and sighed deeply.
"I hope… I'm just overthinking things."
Tatsushiki soon arrived before Ōtsutsuki Hoshiki.
"Second Elder," Tatsushiki said politely, "the arrest team has already departed, correct?"
Hoshiki nodded. "Yes, they left some time ago."
"Do you have the list of members? I'd like a copy."
Hoshiki was momentarily surprised. "Why do you need the list?"
Tatsushiki smiled calmly. "As an official of the clan, I should know who was sent. Otherwise, if the Clan Head asks, I won't have an answer. Isn't that reasonable?"
Hoshiki laughed. "That's fair. Wait a moment."
He retrieved the list and handed it over.
"Thank you."
After Tatsushiki left, Hoshiki's smile faded. He immediately went to report to Tsukishiki.
Within Tsukishiki Palace.
Tsukishiki was calmly watering flowers when Hoshiki finished his report.
"It doesn't matter," Tsukishiki said lightly. "The Clan Head probably sensed something and asked Tatsushiki to check."
Hoshiki frowned. "What if the Clan Head discovers the truth?"
Tsukishiki set down the watering pot.
"They've already left. What can he do? Send another team? Or accept it."
He patted Hoshiki on the shoulder.
"The arrangement is flawless on the surface. Their combined strength is sufficient. There's nothing to worry about."
As Tsukishiki turned to leave, Hoshiki hesitated and said, "First Elder, there's another matter. One department has been out of contact for a long time."
Tsukishiki paused. "Check the coordinates. Is it closest to the star field of that low-level creature?"
"Yes," Hoshiki replied.
Tsukishiki smiled strangely.
"Interesting."
Back in the Patriarch's Hall.
Hishiki crushed the list in his hand and threw it onto the floor.
"What is this nonsense?! Can these people actually capture them?!"
Tatsushiki looked aggrieved. "Clan Head, their overall strength should be enough to deal with even a Tenshiki–Chishiki-level combination…"
Hishiki covered his forehead and let out a heavy sigh.
Far away—
Naruto and Urashiki continued their hunt.
And the universe quietly moved toward an inevitable collision.
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