After Ōtsutsuki Kaguya was sealed on the moon, Ōtsutsuki Hamura chose to remain there as well.
"One reason was to stay by his mother's side, and the other was to ensure the seal remained intact."
Hearing Mirai's words, Terumi Mei and the others nodded thoughtfully.
No wonder the ninja world only passed down tales of the Sage of Six Paths, while Ōtsutsuki Hamura, who also played a crucial role in saving the world, remained largely unknown.
So after sealing Kaguya, Hamura simply left to live on the moon?
But... is the moon even habitable?
Thinking about this, Ōnoki couldn't help but sigh. "What a pity. Ōtsutsuki Hamura must have perished long ago on the moon. For someone so powerful to leave behind nothing..."
Mirai shook his head and replied calmly, "Ōnoki, Hamura didn't leave behind nothing."
"His descendants still exist on the moon."
Hearing this, Ōnoki and the others were stunned.
There are still people living on the moon?
Is that even possible?
Mirai continued, "Besides those on the moon, there are also ninja clans in the current ninja world that carry Hamura's bloodline."
This revelation left Ōnoki and the others even more bewildered.
Descendants of Ōtsutsuki Hamura exist in the ninja world?
But there's no known ninja clan bearing the surname Ōtsutsuki.
A clan inheriting the bloodline of such a powerful figure wouldn't be unknown, right? How had they never heard of them?
Tsunade, unable to contain her curiosity, asked, "Mirai, which clan are you talking about? Where do they live now?"
Mirai smiled. "That clan lives in Konohagakure."
"However, they changed their surname. They are now known as the Hyuga."
"Huh?!"
Everyone's jaws dropped in shock.
The Hyuga Clan... are the descendants of Ōtsutsuki Hamura?
Unbelievable.
Then again, the Hyuga Clan had always been a prestigious family in the ninja world. Having such a lineage did make sense.
But...
Ōnoki and the others turned their gazes toward Uchiha Mirai.
If the Hyuga Clan were the descendants of Ōtsutsuki Hamura, then the Uchiha Clan, which also possessed dojutsu and had always been stronger than the Hyuga, must be extraordinary as well.
Especially considering that Uchiha Mirai's Sharingan had evolved all the way to the Rinnegan...
Looking at the situation now, wasn't it highly likely that the Uchiha Clan were the descendants of the Sage of Six Paths himself?
Seeing their inquisitive expressions, Mirai waved his hand dismissively.
"The Sage of Six Paths left many bloodlines in the ninja world. The Uchiha Clan is just one of them."
"I'll explain all of this to you in detail another time. For now, let's return to the topic at hand."
Mirai continued, "Unlike his brother, after sealing Ōtsutsuki Kaguya, the Sage of Six Paths traveled the ninja world, using his power to restore the landscapes ravaged by war."
"During his journey, he introduced the principles of ninshu and passed down the knowledge of chakra."
"This is how ninjas came to be."
Tsunade, Namikaze Minato, Ōnoki, and the others nodded silently.
So this was the true origin of ninjas.
"To prevent Ōtsutsuki Kaguya from using the Ten-Tails to break free from her seal, the Sage of Six Paths split the Ten-Tails before his death..."
"Wait a moment, Mirai." Namikaze Minato interrupted, puzzled. "The Ten-Tails? What do you mean by that?"
"During the battle between Kaguya and the Sage of Six Paths alongside Ōtsutsuki Hamura, the Divine Tree transformed into the Ten-Tails to protect Kaguya."
"After Kaguya was sealed, the Sage of Six Paths sealed the Ten-Tails within himself."
"In a way, the Sage of Six Paths was the first jinchūriki in the ninja world."
Namikaze Minato nodded thoughtfully and continued asking, "But why is there no record of the Ten-Tails now?"
"The only known Tailed Beasts in the current ninja world are the Nine Tailed Beasts. How are they related to the Ten-Tails?"
"They are deeply connected." Mirai explained, "To prevent the Ten-Tails' power from being too overwhelming, the Sage of Six Paths split its chakra into nine parts before his death. These became the Nine Tailed Beasts. Meanwhile, the Ten-Tails' body was sealed away on the moon."
Hearing this explanation, aside from Ōnoki, who had prior knowledge, everyone else was utterly shocked.
The Nine Tailed Beasts were already immensely powerful, each capable of destroying a nation.
Yet they were all fragments of the Ten-Tails?
Just how powerful was the original Ten-Tails?
Seeing their astonishment, Mirai chuckled.
"If the Nine-Tails has the power to destroy a country, then the Ten-Tails has the power to destroy the entire ninja world."
Hiss!
Namikaze Minato and the others couldn't help but suck in a breath of cold air.
Even without having seen it, just from Mirai's words, they could already imagine how terrifying the Ten-Tails must be.
Fortunately, the Sage of Six Paths had the foresight to split it into nine.
Otherwise, the ninja world might have long since ceased to exist!
After giving them some time to process the information, Mirai spoke again,
"Don't worry. As long as I'm here, even the Ten-Tails won't be able to cause much trouble."
"I am gathering the Tailed Beasts to revive the Ten-Tails and become its jinchūriki."
"Only this way can we prevent others from using the Ten-Tails to break Kaguya's seal."
Understanding dawned on Namikaze Minato and the others.
So that was his true intention...
Indeed, the safest place for the Tailed Beasts to be was under Uchiha Mirai's control.
If a powerful figure like Ōtsutsuki Kaguya managed to break free, even with Mirai's current strength, defeating her wouldn't be easy.
Mabui calmly analyzed, "So in other words, the real threats you're referring to are the Ten-Tails, Ōtsutsuki Kaguya, and..."
"The Ōtsutsuki clan members who may descend upon the ninja world in the future?"
If even someone like Kaguya feared her clan, then the strength of the Ōtsutsuki clan must be at least on par with hers.
To resist them, the ninja world had to unite. Otherwise, they would be utterly powerless before such an overwhelming force.
Mirai looked at Mabui with a hint of admiration.
"Mirai-sama?"
Feeling his gaze, Mabui blushed slightly and lowered her head.
Mirai snapped back to reality and grinned. "The Ten-Tails is something I can handle myself."
"Kaguya is under my surveillance and won't have the chance to break free."
"As for the Ōtsutsuki clan... it'll be a long time before they arrive in the ninja world."
"So, you don't need to worry about these things. What I need you to do is something else—one of the reasons I seek to unify the ninja world."
Ōnoki and the others looked at him in confusion. "Mirai, what do you want us to do?"
Mirai's gaze turned sharp. "Investigate Kara. Gather all information on Ōtsutsuki Isshiki!"
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