The Infinite Kingdom
With a low, humming sound, two figures in black robes tore through the void. Like phantoms, they appeared instantly within a strange dimension. This was the same place the Uchiha clan had once trespassed. Before them, a massive platform slowly began to rise from the ground.
Atop the platform sat a throne that seemed forged from blood and fire. And seated upon that throne was their master: Shénrén Yueyan.
"Greetings, Lord Tsukihiko!" "Greetings, Lord Tsukihiko!"
The two black-robed figures immediately dropped to one knee, showing their deep respect. They remained kneeling until Yueyan gave a slight nod, permitting them to stand. Even as they rose, their gazes were filled with awe and solemn reverence. Their master's abilities were completely beyond their comprehension. He had the power to resurrect the dead, like themselves, and grant them strength even greater than what they had in life.
"The mission was executed perfectly."
Yueyan slowly stood up from his throne, a faint smile on his face.
"Now, the news of what happened in Konoha will surely spread throughout the entire Shinobi World. Soon, everyone will know that I, Tsukihiko, have returned. This world is filled with constant war and injustice, but all of that is about to come to a complete end."
For Tsukihiko, simply destroying the Shinobi World would have been an easy task. The real challenge was reshaping it to develop according to his will, a far more complex process. More importantly, he did not want a repeat of what had occurred in the Demon Slayer World. This time, he intended not only to take complete control of the Naruto World but to refine it into a realm that was his and his alone.
To accomplish such a goal, he needed the right opportunity to make his move.
The actions of the Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, in Konoha had created the conflicts that drove the main story of this world. The Uchiha Clan's annihilation, in particular, was a critical event that connected both the visible and hidden plotlines of the entire narrative.
However, with Shénrén Yueyan's intervention, the story they knew as Shippuden would never come to pass. It was now uncertain if Naruto Uzumaki would even live to see his teenage years as he did in the original timeline.
"First, I think I'll go collect the so-called Tailed Beasts," Tsukihiko said, that smile reappearing on his face. "After all, the Akatsuki have been working so hard for so long. It's time to reap the rewards of their labor."
Hearing this, the two black-robed figures—Hanzō the Salamander and Hatake Sakumo—were both visibly startled. They knew that the Akatsuki had been operating mysteriously from the shadows of Amegakure for years. In fact, Hanzō himself had been killed during a confrontation with them. But then again, it didn't matter how powerful the members of Akatsuki were. In front of a being like Shénrén Yueyan, they were as fragile as paper, ready to be torn apart with a simple flick of a finger.
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At the same time, news of the Twelve Divine Moons appearing in Konoha and Shénrén Yueyan's impending judgment of Hiruzen Sarutobi spread like wildfire across the Shinobi World.
"Oh my god! Are the rumors true? Is it really Shénrén Yueyan? Why is this happening now!?"
"His power is supposed to be unimaginable! Has he truly decided to emerge from the shadows?"
"There's no question about it. No one can underestimate his dominance. Hiruzen Sarutobi is finished this time!"
In a very short period, the entire Shinobi World was thrown into a state of shock. The Five Great Nations and their respective ninja villages were all reeling from the news.
Shénrén Yueyan! A name from myths, a figure of legend. And now, he was about to reappear.
Even though Yueyan hadn't shown himself personally, the power displayed by his Twelve Divine Moons alone was terrifying. It was a level of strength that no one dared to imagine facing. More importantly, Konoha, the Village Hidden in the Leaves, was one of the most formidable powers in the entire Shinobi World. But even a village that strong would be utterly helpless if it had to face Shénrén Yueyan.
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Land of Water, Kirigakure
Inside the Mizukage's office, Yagura Karatachi, the man who was supposedly the Fourth Mizukage, sat silently. In reality, he was merely a puppet being controlled by Obito Uchiha. Obito had only managed to gain control over Yagura thanks to the schemes of Madara Uchiha before his death. After striking a deal with Obito, Madara had finally passed away, leaving Obito in charge of the Land of Water.
"So, the legend is true… Shénrén Yueyan is actually appearing now?"
Hiding in the shadows, Obito's visible eye held a sharp, determined glint. "It doesn't matter. No one is going to stop me. I will create a world where only Rin Nohara exists!"
As a member of the stubborn Uchiha Clan, Obito's obsession with his goal was absolute and profound.
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Land of Wind, Sunagakure
Inside the Kazekage's office, a sinister figure watched the events unfold.
"Heh heh, things have certainly become very interesting. It seems my old teacher, Hiruzen, has found himself in quite a bit of trouble."
Although Sunagakure was one of the Five Great Ninja Villages, its Kazekage had already been secretly assassinated and replaced by Orochimaru, who was now using his identity as a puppet. In the original timeline, Orochimaru used this very disguise to successfully ambush his former sensei.
However, with the arrival of Shénrén Yueyan, everything was now changing in ways no one could have predicted.
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Land of Earth, Iwagakure
In the Tsuchikage's office, Ōnoki felt as if he were sitting on pins and needles. He had lived through the era of legends like Senju Hashirama and Uchiha Madara, men whose power was terrifying and made him feel deep fear.
But the name 'Shénrén Yueyan' was something else entirely. In Ōnoki's eyes, it was like a god descending from the heavens to walk among mortals. He knew that all of his ninjutsu, his methods, and even his prized Kekkei Genkai would be like worthless trash before such a being, unable to withstand a single blow.
Yueyan's intervention meant that the entire Shinobi World was on the verge of a terrifying and unimaginable upheaval.
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