Faced with the surging killing intent from Sasori, Tobirama remained expressionless, his gaze locked on Anya. The atmosphere grew unbearably tense.
Everyone around fell silent, too afraid to interrupt. This was no small skirmish like Anya's earlier fight with Naruto and Sasuke—it was a matter of global consequence. If negotiations failed, the entire future would shift course.
Anya raised a hand, halting Sasori, and gave him a slight shake of the head.
Sasori reluctantly withdrew his killing intent, his mind screaming: *Big Brother Kurotsuchi, don't do anything stupid! You were the one who changed this world—yet now you're leaving? What kind of logic is that?*
Anya offered Tobirama a faint smile. "I understand your concerns. The question you just asked was actually a test—you wanted to see if I and Madara Uchiha are of the same kind, didn't you? I've already considered that myself. Since you've brought it up, I'll give you an answer."
A dark cloud appeared above the group. Upon closer inspection, it turned out to be an enormous steel fortress, stretching across an unimaginable expanse.
Under Anya's gaze, Sasori injected Ryumyaku chakra into it. In an instant, countless mechanized puppet suits merged into the structure, expanding the fortress further, spreading like a massive shadow overhead. The pressure it exuded was overwhelming. If it collapsed, its destructive power would surpass even Madara's Heavenly Obstacle Quaking Star technique.
"Hakuto, give me the rabbit."
"Oh, alright," Hakuto replied, hugging the rabbit and stroking its little head affectionately, clearly reluctant to let go.
The rabbit shivered all over, clearly unwilling to leave Hakuto's arms. But when it saw Anya's cold gaze, it stopped struggling and was carried away without protest.
Beside them, Hagoromo frowned deeply at the sight. Even in his prime, he might not have been able to defeat Anya. Let alone now, in his current soul state. He could do nothing but watch helplessly as Anya made his move.
"Begin. Plant the God Tree."
The rabbit's eyes lit up. It opened its mouth, and the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path appeared before everyone. Its form began to shift—elongating and rising—until it transformed into a towering tree, its peak just touching Sasori's steel fortress.
"Is that… Kaguya?"
Everyone present instantly understood. How could a normal rabbit possibly absorb the Demonic Statue?
Sure enough, as massive amounts of chakra surged into the God Tree, the rabbit began to change. It transformed into Kaguya's humanoid form—long hair flowing, expression delicate and pitiful, exuding a helpless charm.
Hagoromo couldn't help but call out, "Mother!"
At the sound of that familiar voice from long ago, Kaguya trembled. Instinctively, she turned her gaze toward him. Seeing Hagoromo in his soul state, a tear slid down her cheek. She took an involuntary step forward.
"Face reality and get back to work. That ungrateful brat who sealed you isn't worth your tears. If it were up to me, I'd have buried him years ago." Anya's cold voice echoed beside Kaguya's ear.
Whether out of fear or the force of his words, Kaguya turned her head away and did not look at Hagoromo again. She focused entirely on absorbing the chakra.
As massive amounts of chakra flowed into the God Tree through its many trunks, the tree thickened and grew taller. The once oppressive steel fortress overhead rose with it, eventually shrinking to a tiny black speck in the sky.
This was the moment!
Anya soared into the sky, her entire body wrapped in Sage Chakra. Her eyes turned into Rinnegan, and at an incredible speed, she rose upward, placing her hands where the God Tree and the fortress met.
All the absorbed chakra surged toward the Steel Fortress. Countless stones lifted from the ground, covering its surface. Radiant brilliance erupted from Anya, merging her with the God Tree and the fortress as one.
Beneath the night sky, a golden glow stretched across the horizon, its edge traced by swirling neon lights. Those below, still and silent, finally realized that the fortress had unknowingly transformed into a massive city—reflected in their eyes as a hazy yellow sea of stars. This dreamlike vision, almost mythical in nature, unfolded through Anya's hands.
Hagoromo murmured, "This is my Rinnegan Dojutsu—the act of world creation. I never imagined he could also use it. It seems he must have somehow obtained my Rinnegan. His Rinnegan Dojutsu isn't just imitation; it's true absorption."
Kaguya stared at the city forming in the sky, remaining silent for a long time. This scene closely resembled the Space-Time she had once created. The person before her rivaled her own peak form after consuming the Chakra Fruit. She did not regret her defeat.
Anya, like a deity, floated in the sky overlooking the earth. Her gaze stretched toward the distant ocean.
[Reclaim.]
With a soft command, the enormous God Tree began shrinking upward, detaching itself from its roots in the earth. It soared into the newly created city, reducing to the size of an ordinary tree—lush, vibrant, glowing with a jade-like luster. Among its branches bloomed a single, delicate red flower.
As the God Tree left the ground, the Infinite Tsukuyomi ceased draining chakra from the ninja. Since nearly all the chakra had already been absorbed, continuing further would have begun extracting life force itself.
A Black Portal opened, and Anya returned to the ground. Smiling at Tobirama, she said, "That's my response. This Sky Fortress will serve as the residence for those with chakra—a Divine Ascension Platform I created to bind gods."
Tobirama regained his composure from the shock and asked, "What do you mean by 'Divine Ascension Platform'?"
"You don't understand? After the ninja era ends, the next age will be the divine era I construct. Once this world regains its normal order, all those with chakra must enter the Sky Fortress to assume divine roles, each fulfilling their duty to oversee the world below as the final safeguard maintaining stability." Anya said solemnly, "Of course, I won't force anyone who refuses."
Tobirama fully understood Anya's meaning. This would make the world below entirely a realm for mortals. Even if wars broke out in the future, anyone descending from the Sky Fortress with chakra would wield divine power—an overwhelming force beyond comprehension.
"What about you then?"
"I have other matters to attend to. Don't you think Kaguya, as an outsider, wasn't the only one of her kind? She once initiated the Infinite Tsukuyomi to destroy the world and created a vast army of White Zetsu. She must have been preparing for the arrival of hostile entities or divine forces. I will resolve this hidden threat and ensure the world continues safely."
Tobirama nodded, a smile spreading across his face as he cracked a joke, "Got it. As the first god to establish the New World, have you thought about your title yet?"
Anya hadn't really given it much thought and replied with a puzzled look, "Who even gives themselves a title like that?"
"Then how about Blade God? It suits you well."
Anya chuckled. "Alright, I accept."
Seeing the two chatting and laughing, the tension in the air lightened and everyone else began to relax.
Anya then turned his gaze toward the Nine Tailed Beasts. The ninja matter was settled—it was time to handle them.
Rin followed his gaze, clearly worried.
Anya noticed, of course. He released his control over the Three-Tails and said to Rin, "I never forgot the promise I made to you. From now on, Xiao Gua will stay with you."
Rin beamed. "Thank you, Big Brother."
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