chsdbacks Chapter 454 Invasion of Planet Otsutsuki
Chapter 454 Invasion of Planet Otsutsuki
Within the core secret realm of the ancestral star, a divine tree blots out the sky.
Sanfeng slowly took a step, breathing in the rich, almost tangible, natural energy.
He raised his hand to push aside a huge, broad leaf blocking his way, and slowly raised his gaze to the top of the sacred tree.
Today, nourished by the continuous natural energy from 56 life-bearing planets, this sacred tree has grown to a height of over 10600 meters, and its thick trunk requires hundreds of people to encircle it.
He stood in front of the roots of the sacred tree and gently touched its trunk.
A clear wave of consciousness emanated from him, devoid of any violence or malice, as clear and bright as that of a fifteen-year-old boy, carrying a sense of closeness: "Master, you're back!"
Uchiha Mitsunori recalled the past of this divine tree. It had been imprisoned in another dimension by Otsutsuki Isshiki for over a thousand years, without any natural energy replenishment, only endless cold and confinement. Moreover, Otsutsuki Isshiki would forcibly drain its chakra from time to time, making it feel like it was living in hell.
It wasn't until he personally killed Isshiki Otsutsuki that he was able to rescue the sapling of the divine tree from the other dimension and then transplant it to this energy-rich ancestral star's secret realm.
Since then, he has been feeding the tree a huge amount of natural energy every day, and he even captured several Otsutsuki clan members so that the sacred tree could absorb it.
The transformation from hell to heaven made the Divine Tree extremely satisfied with its current life, and it also developed a deep dependence on the Uchiha Mitsurugi who gave it all this. The bond between the two had long surpassed that of master and vassal, and was more like that of family.
Without any unnecessary preamble, Uchiha Mitsunaga stated the purpose of his trip directly: "I'm going to deal with the higher-ups of the Otsutsuki clan. This trip is dangerous, and I'll need your chakra."
Upon hearing this, the trunk of the divine tree trembled violently, and several thick branches rose up, clearly bearing the words "Otsutsuki Clan," which stirred up its painful memories from thousands of years ago.
"The Otsutsuki clan, they truly deserve to die."
Uchiha Mitsunori gently patted the tree trunk and comforted him, saying, "This time I will completely eliminate them, so that they can never wreak havoc on the universe again. This will also put an end to this past for you."
The next second, countless golden chakra burst forth from the Divine Tree, converging on Uchiha Mitsuru like a rushing golden waterfall.
The divine tree's consciousness resonated once more, carrying a resolute tone: "This is my chakra; I hope it will be of help to you... The Otsutsuki clan is incredibly powerful... Please be careful... and don't put yourself in danger."
A surge of immense energy flowed into Uchiha Mitsunori's body, causing his aura to rise accordingly.
He could clearly feel the message conveyed by the divine tree—unreserved trust and support.
He stroked the tree trunk again, smiling slightly, and said, "Don't worry, I'll be fine. I'll go capture some Otsutsuki clan members to feed you!"
"Okay, I'll wait for you to come back."
The divine tree's consciousness carried a hint of barely perceptible expectation, and the golden patterns on its trunk softened.
Uchiha Sanfeng nodded slightly to the Divine Tree, then turned to prepare to open the portal.
The thickest branch of the sacred tree was slightly bent, like a steady nod, and the large leaves at the end of the branch swayed gently, as if bidding him farewell.
The divine tree's consciousness spoke again: "Thank you for rescuing me from the darkness all these years and for giving me a stable environment to grow in. To me, you are no longer just a master, but more like a trustworthy companion. I hope you are safe, not only for me, but also for the lives you have protected."
Uchiha Mitsunori's eyes softened slightly; he had never imagined that the Divine Tree would evolve to this extent.
"I'm so happy to be your companion. Don't worry, I'll definitely come back safely."
Having received an affirmative reply, the branches of the divine tree swayed steadily a few more times, scattering more golden light.
Uchiha Mitsunori suppressed the warmth in his heart and then opened a portal to the Progenitor Space.
He took one last look at the divine tree before stepping into the spatial gate, his figure instantly disappearing into the secret realm.
Within the ancestral space, Kaguya Otsutsuki, dressed in a white palace gown embroidered with silver patterns, her long hair cascading down like a waterfall, adorned with a few pale purple gems at the ends, stood quietly in the center of the space.
She lowered her eyes slightly, and her cool aura was tinged with anxiety as she waited.
Sensing the familiar spatial fluctuations, she abruptly raised her head, her cool eyes instantly warming, and her previously tense body relaxing.
"You're back? Was everything alright? Did you run into any trouble?"
Kaguya Otsutsuki strode up to the three peaks, her voice losing its usual coldness, and the worry in her eyes fading slightly.
"Yes, it went smoothly, without any problems."
Uchiha Mitsunori grasped Kaguya's slightly cool hand, his tone reassuring: "The Divine Tree cooperated, giving me enough chakra. Now, we can set off."
They had already secretly discussed their plan to deal with the Otsutsuki high-ranking officials many times, and every detail had been considered thoroughly.
Upon hearing the confirmation again, Kaguya Otsutsuki tightened her grip on his hand, revealing her worry and concern.
She took a deep breath and solemnly instructed, "This journey is fraught with danger. Those high-ranking members of the Otsutsuki clan are all ruthless and possess numerous divine techniques. Remember to be careful and do not act recklessly in order to protect me."
After saying that, she slowly released her grip, her fingers tracing the air: "Yomi Hirasaka!"
A spatial gate opened, and Kaguya Otsutsuki, along with the three Uchiha Mitsurugi, leaped between different spatial dimensions, the surrounding scenery changing rapidly.
In just a few days, the two were teleported to the planet Otsutsuki.
The spatial fluctuations suddenly subsided, and the two figures appeared on a huge planet.
A biting wind, carrying ice shards, rushed towards them. Uchiha Mitsunori instinctively shielded Kaguya to his side, simultaneously channeling his chakra to form a barrier, keeping the wind and ice shards at bay.
He cautiously scanned his surroundings, and his golden divine eye quietly activated.
This is the home planet of the Otsutsuki clan. As far as the eye can see, the planet's surface is extremely barren, with 70% of the area covered by thick glaciers that reflect the cold starlight.
The howling wind, carrying sharp ice shards, raged across the planet's surface, emitting a piercing howl, like the desperate wails of countless wronged souls, making one's heart clench.
In the heart of this desolate glacier, a colossal divine tree stands tall, piercing the planet's atmosphere like a pillar supporting the heavens and earth. The tree's trunk is a deep black, faintly radiating a violent aura.
This is the progenitor of the divine tree, the source of all divine tree seedlings in the universe, and the root of everything.
Uchiha Mitsunaga stared at the progenitor of the Divine Tree, his eye technique, the Eye of God, rapidly operating to analyze its energy fluctuations.
He could clearly sense that the aura of the progenitor of the divine tree was mixed with a strong sense of malice and a desire for plunder. Clearly, it was the root of the Otsutsuki clan's plunder of natural energy.
The Otsutsuki clan used the power of the Divine Tree to enhance their strength, and the two were interdependent, but this also plunged the entire universe into suffering.
Kaguya Ōtsutsuki's gaze was fixed on the faintly visible black palace deep within the planet.
"The Otsutsuki high command... used to have eighteen seats... my parents were two of them... now there are only ten seats left!"
Even the tone of his voice was filled with intense hatred, and his teeth were slightly clenched.
Dense black chakra swirled around the palace, like a giant net: "Back then, because they refused to participate in the brutal infighting among the higher-ups, and even more so, refused to aid the progenitor of the Divine Tree in plundering life from other planets, they were framed by members of their own clan from other seats, falsely accused of 'betraying their clan,' and ultimately met a tragic end before this palace. Their chakra was extracted... their souls were destroyed... this blood debt... I will personally avenge it today!"
The cold wind whipped her long hair, and her white robe fluttered in the wind, adding a touch of determination and madness to her otherwise aloof aura.
Uchiha Mitsunori clearly sensed the long-suppressed hatred and pain in her heart, and felt a pang of heartache.
He gently pulled Kaguya Otsutsuki into his arms, patting her back softly to soothe her, conveying his strength and tenderness: "Don't worry, I will help you. Not only for your revenge, but also to end the tyranny of the Otsutsuki clan, purify the evil of the Divine Tree, and restore peace to the universe. More importantly, I will protect you and never let you suffer any more harm. Once we've dealt with them, we'll go home, back to a place where it's just the two of us."
Held in the arms of Uchiha Mitsunori, feeling the familiar warmth and the firm heartbeat, Kaguya Otsutsuki's hatred subsided slightly, and she felt a sense of comfort.
She leaned on Sanfeng's shoulder, took a deep breath, buried her face in his chest, and absorbed his warmth to calm her agitated emotions.
A moment later, she straightened up, raised her hand to wipe away the barely noticeable tear stains from the corners of her eyes, and her gaze became firm again.
She raised her hand and waved it, and a black spatial gate opened again, leading directly to the black palace.
"Let's go, let's go meet those so-called high-ranking Otsutsuki officials and make them pay the price for what they did back then!"
The two exchanged a glance, their eyes filled with determination and tacit understanding.
Uchiha Mitsunaga gripped Kaguya's hand tightly before letting go. The two stepped into the crevice simultaneously, their figures instantly disappearing from the glacier.
Even before setting off, the Uchiha Sanfeng had already activated the Divine Technique Ten Directions to examine all possible futures of this infiltration.
Countless future scenes flashed through his mind. He clearly captured and memorized every barrier node inside the black palace, the trigger mechanism of every hidden trap, and even the shift change time of the patrol guards.
Stepping into the palace grounds now, those visions of the future perfectly overlap with reality...