Watching the two bicker again, Takemi looked at them with a slight smile. These two were full of energy.
Unlike him...
He was truly tired...
"Last night seemed a bit too aggressive, but no matter what, it should be a good outcome."
Hiruzen had originally wanted to pull him aside and ask some questions last night, but the scene was too lively.
Besides, he was in Konoha, so Hiruzen simply decided to let him relax for a night, which was why no one bothered him.
And after everything ended, the first thing he did when he returned home was naturally to thoroughly explore the moon passage.
His eyes had stopped absorbing Chakra. That 'quickening' sensation indicated his current state.
He could wait for his eyes to mature on their own, but unfortunately, he didn't plan to wait.
There was a readymade large eyeball on the moon, and he had waited for so many years.
Now that he had reached this point, how could he still wait?
Therefore, after returning home last night, he decisively used his eyes to link with the moon again.
And this time, he not only gained more insight but also 'saw' more.
It was his first time seeing everything inside the moon through the Tenseigan. He saw three decrepit old white-haired men, a vast library, and a young boy without eyes.
"Otsutsuki Toneri."
Takemi was certain who that young boy was, he wouldn't mistake him.
"But they are very sensitive. After realizing I was peeking at them, they immediately interrupted my actions?"
Takemi stroked his chin, but he wasn't particularly surprised by this.
Since they could synthesize the Tenseigan using the main family's eyes, it was impossible for them not to have prepared a method to control the Tenseigan.
Because he possessed the Tenseigan, he could resonate with those eyes and even seize some necessary control.
But that didn't mean that the Ōtsutsuki on the moon would be completely helpless if they truly fought with all their might.
"Unfortunately, I'm not afraid now, and I've basically determined the direction. I can achieve my goal with just a little more searching."
During this exploration, besides peeking at those on the moon, he also identified some suspected spatial passages through that giant Tenseigan.
He planned to make some adjustments, and once the 'god tree source' within him stabilized further, he would immediately begin his actions, launching a heavy attack on those inside the moon.
"My eyes should also be upgraded..."
"You all felt the change in the Tenseigan, didn't you?"
On the moon, inside the Hamura Shrine.
After the three elders sent Toneri to rest, they gathered together.
Looking at the giant Tenseigan, which glowed with golden light, all three of them had extremely solemn expressions.
"We felt it, someone is spying on us."
The Second Elder sighed, his face also incredibly complex.
"I'm afraid things have become complicated. What exactly is that guy's purpose?"
"I'm even doubting now if that's really one of the people from the Heavens!" The Third Elder gritted his teeth and cursed.
"He's been stealing and using the power of the Tenseigan. Is such a person truly from the Heavens?"
"This only proves that the Tenseigan is powerful."
The First Elder shook his head, interrupting, his expression the most displeased.
"Of course, whether he's from the Heavens needs to be questioned, but right now I'm more worried about his purpose."
This statement silenced all three old men, this was their greatest concern.
If he had only used the power of the Tenseigan before, they could have turned a blind eye and pretended not to see it.
After all, he had the authority, and they didn't have the energy to constantly deal with him.
But when the person stealing energy turned his gaze towards them, the situation was no longer the same.
"Actually, we already anticipated this day would come."
Seeing that both of them remained silent, the First Elder sighed and said.
"But it came a bit too quickly. That guy is probably already thinking of a way to come up here."
"We did anticipate it. We just didn't want to face reality."
The Second Elder also had a bitter smile on his face. They had understood all this since the energy had started being stolen.
"Can we deal with that guy?"
"Hmph, you're already saying such discouraging words before he even comes up?"
The Third Elder was always the most irritable person.
He snorted coldly and spoke directly, "Let's not even talk about whether he can come up, or if he can break our barrier. Even if he can come up, am I afraid of him?!"
At this point, the Third Elder looked at the First Elder.
"I'm the youngest here. If he really comes, I'll be the one to face him."
"Isn't he coveting the power of the Tenseigan? Then let him die by the Tenseigan!"
Listening to the Third Elder's words, both the First Elder and the Second Elder remained silent.
Their thoughts were perfectly aligned at this moment. They all doubted whether they could win, even if they used the full power of the Tenseigan and sacrificed their lives for it.
"But can we really win?"
They didn't know if they could win, but they knew they had to make some necessary preparations.
Toneri was their only hope. Even if they had to fight to the death, they had to ensure Toneri's life.
Inside Mount Myōboku.
"Great Sage, why did you summon me again?"
Jiraiya looked sleepy, clearly not fully sobered up yet.
He had drunk a lot during the celebration last night. After all, solving a huge problem made him incredibly happy.
War, this topic was too heavy.
Perhaps it was because he had experienced so many great battles and seen too many people perish, which made his heart even more painful.
However, he was also rational. When the three Ninja Villages decided to join forces against Kumogakure, he remained silent.
Because he knew very well that this matter was necessary. Fortunately, everything was over now.
Even if there were still many problems, the biggest one had been avoided.
He just didn't expect to be dragged over by Gamamaru the next day.
"Jiraiya, I didn't want to bother you."
Gamamaru was a bit helpless. He also knew that constantly pulling people around like this wasn't good, but he couldn't help it.
"It's just that there's something I must tell you. You must pay attention."
"Hmm?"
Jiraiya's spirits immediately lifted when he saw Gamamaru's expression.
He asked in confusion, "What is it?"
"Ōtsutsuki Takeshiki has appeared in the Land of Lightning, in the direction of the Kumogakure." Gamamaru spoke gravely.
"I've already sent a toad to check. Kumogakure is basically destroyed, with heavy casualties, and I heard you were going to war with Kumogakure, so…"