The domineering Uchiha drove the Third Hokage mad!

Chapter 397 Otsutsuki Toneri's Anger

In the deep universe, the moon radiates a cool, silvery glow in the darkness.

Uchiha Mitsunori looked at Hinata in his arms, his eyes filled with anticipation: "Practical combat is the fastest way to increase strength, and the moon has a special meaning for you... It is the true birthplace of your Hyuga clan."

Hinata Hyuga's eyes flashed with surprise: "Mitsumine-sensei, you mean...?"

Uchiha Mitsunori then opened a portal, speaking with a touch of emotion: "The Hyuga clan were originally direct descendants of Otsutsuki Hamura, the main Otsutsuki family on the moon. However, later, a branch family rebelled and seized the main family's position. To protect themselves, your ancestors fled the moon, went into hiding in the ninja world, and changed their name to 'Hyuga clan'."

Hinata Hyuga's eyes were filled with shock as she looked at that distant land through the portal. She had never imagined that the Hyuga clan had such a deep connection with Hamura Otsutsuki, and that the moon was their ancestral home.

"Hinata, I'll take you to the moon to see your old homeland and hone your combat skills as well."

Uchiha Mitsunori reached out and took her wrist, his reassuring strength pulling her into the portal.

The next second, the two were standing on the barren surface of the moon, with gray-white rocks beneath their feet, covered with tiny craters. The thin air made the moonlight seem particularly cold, and the distant Earth looked like a blue gemstone, suspended in the universe.

Not far away, an ancient palace, half-buried in the rocks, stands quietly. On the walls of the palace are engraved the blurred runes of the Otsutsuki clan. Although it has been eroded by the years, its former grandeur can still be seen.

Uchiha Mitsunori released his grip, his gaze sweeping across the palace: "This is the ruins of the Otsutsuki main family on the moon. The protective power that Hamura left on the moon back then has now turned into out-of-control puppets; and those rebellious branch family descendants, although they once occupied this place, gradually withered away due to the characteristics of the Tenseigan."

"The characteristics of the Tenseigan?" Hinata Hyuga asked curiously.

"While the Tenseigan is powerful, it requires a constant drain of chakra and life force to maintain. This has led to a decline in the clan's numbers, leaving only Otsutsuki Toneri today."

Suddenly, the sound of machinery turning came from the direction of the palace, and dozens of dark figures rushed out of the palace gate, surging towards the two like a tide.

Hinata Hyuga instinctively took a half step back, her Byakugan instantly activating. The enemy's appearance was clearly reflected in her bright white pupils: dozens of Otsutsuki puppets, tall in stature, wearing black headbands with a moon symbol on their foreheads, with thick limbs and four arms.

Hidden mechanisms were concealed at the joints of each arm, and at that moment, poisoned silver saw blades were spewing out with a "whoosh." The saw blades gleamed with a ghostly green light, clearly indicating that they were coated with a potent poison.

Mitsumine took two steps back, crossed his arms, and said in a relaxed tone, "These are the guardian puppets left behind by the main family. They have poisoned saw blades on their arms and can fire energy orbs. They were originally meant to defend against external enemies, but now they have become a threat without a master. Hinata, I'm entrusting them to you. Purify the relics left by our ancestors and hone your own combat skills."

Hinata Hyuga took a deep breath, suppressing the excitement and tension in her heart.

At this moment, she is no longer just training for the ninja world, but also protecting the legacy of her ancestors.

Although the Yin Three-Tails within her body had long been sealed, she had never slacked off in her training over the years, and had already mastered the Gentle Fist techniques of the Hyuga clan.

She stood with her feet apart, assuming the starting stance of Baguazhang (Eight Trigrams Palm), her long clothes and trousers fluttering gently in the lunar breeze: "Alright! Teacher Sanfeng!"

The first puppet rushed forward, its four arms swinging simultaneously, its poisoned saw blades slashing towards Hinata's vital points. The saw blades cut through the air with a piercing, sharp sound.

Hinata Hyuga's Byakugan precisely caught the trajectory of the saw blade, and she nimbly dodged it by sidestepping. At the same time, she formed her right palm, carrying a gentle yet firm chakra, and slammed it into the crystal on the puppet's chest.

That is the puppet's energy core, and also the chakra node left by the ancestors.

"Guardian - Eight Trigrams Sixty-Four Palms!"

Her movements were as fast as lightning. Her hands struck out alternately, the palm winds sharp yet gentle, each strike precisely hitting the puppet's chakra nodes.

White chakra surged into the puppet's body along with the palm wind, both to destroy the out-of-control mechanical structure and to soothe the chakra remaining from the ancestors.

The yellow crystal on the puppet's chest dimmed, its four arms hung limply, and it collapsed to the ground, turning into a pile of scrap metal.

A buzzing sound of energy gathering came from behind Hinata. She turned her head and saw three puppets simultaneously raise their chests, and yellow crystals shone with a dazzling light. Three yellow orbs of light rushed towards her.

She lightly touched the ground with her toes, her body leaping into the air like a willow catkin, spinning in mid-air to avoid the ball of light. At the same time, she clasped her hands together, then suddenly separated them: "Eight Trigrams Empty Palm!"

Two transparent chakra palm winds roared out, like invisible blades, accurately striking the crystals of the two puppets and shattering them.

The third puppet seized the opportunity to close in, its four saw blades simultaneously stabbing towards her waist. Hinata's eyes flashed, and she twisted her waist sharply, dodging the saw blades while simultaneously gathering chakra in her hands, transforming it into two lifelike white lion heads: "Gentle Step Twin Lion Fist!"

The lion's head, imbued with immense chakra, slammed into the puppet's chest, sending it flying. The puppet crashed heavily onto a rock, its body shattering and rendering it completely immobile.

On the moon's surface, Hinata's figure nimbly moved among the puppets.

Although her long clothes and trousers were conservative, they did not restrict her movements at all. Every turn, jump, and palm strike carried the pride and composure of the Hyuga main family.

Her keen insight allowed her to anticipate the puppet's attacks. Her Bagua Palm defense was impenetrable, and she alternated between the ranged attacks of her Empty Palm and the close-combat bursts of her Double Lion Fist, making her fight incredibly powerful.

Uchiha Mitsunaga stood still, his golden Rinnegan silently observing the battle, his eyes filled with approval.

He could see Hinata's progress, from initial nervousness to later composure. It was not only an improvement in her combat skills, but also the awakening of her main family bloodline. Her combat rhythm became more and more stable, her use of the Byakugan became more and more skillful, and her chakra allocation became more reasonable.

Several tens of minutes later, the last puppet was shattered by Hinata's Gentle Step Twin Lion Fists and collapsed to the ground.

Hinata Hyuga was slightly out of breath, with fine beads of sweat on her forehead and a flush on her cheeks, but she still stood ramrod straight.

She looked at the ancient palace, her eyes filled with reverence: "The legacy of my ancestors, I... I protected it."

Uchiha Mitsunori stepped forward, raised his hand, and used chakra to wipe the sweat from her forehead. His tone was gentle: "Well done. Next, I'll take you to see the scenery on the moon, so you can relax a bit, and then we'll go see the last descendant of the branch family."

He took Hinata's hand and walked towards the other side of the moon.

There were no barren rocks there; the distant crater resembled a natural lake, reflecting the blue silhouette of the earth. This was the site of the main family's courtyard, and although things had changed, a sense of peace remained.

Hinata Hyuga's eyes were filled with amazement. She gently released Mitsuhine's hand, walked to the crystal tree, and raised her hand to touch the cool crystal trunk. She could feel a faint fluctuation of chakra at her fingertips, which was the residual aura of her ancestors.

A gentle smile appeared on her face: "This place is so beautiful... So this is... the place where our ancestors lived."

Uchiha Mitsunori stood behind her, his gaze fixed on the core area of ​​the palace in the distance: "The beauty of the moon is hidden in these forgotten corners, and also in your bloodline. However, we still have an 'old friend' to see... Otsutsuki Toneri, the only remaining branch family descendant."

After saying that, he opened the portal again and led Hinata Hyuga inside.

In the corridor of the Moon Palace, a stone door covered with runes slowly opened.

Uchiha Mitsunori led Hinata Hyuga in, as if they were strolling through their own backyard.

This is a huge circular hall with a dome that seems to reach the top. It is inlaid with countless star-like luminous crystals, illuminating the entire space as bright as day.

In the center stands a three-meter-high white jade platform, upon which sits a man in a white robe.

The man had short white hair, his eyes were closed, and he was surrounded by a layer of condensed light green chakra, exuding a calm yet powerful aura.

The moment Uchiha Mitsurugi led Hinata Hyuga into the hall, Otsutsuki Toneri slowly opened his eyes.

Those were a pair of eyes that could send chills down one's spine; the pupils were a clear, pale blue, gleaming with an eerie and cold light.

"Uchiha Sanfeng...the princess of the Byakugan."

Otsutsuki Toneri's gaze swept over the two, and a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes: "I didn't expect you two to come here."

Hinata Hyuga subconsciously took half a step closer to Mitsuhide's side, her Byakugan instantly activating, revealing clearly visible veins in her pupils.

Her eyes held a complex expression: "You...you're a descendant of the Otsutsuki branch family?"

Otsutsuki Toneri suddenly stood up, and the pale green chakra around his body surged instantly.

"Princess of the Byakugan, I recently obtained the power of the progenitor and perfectly awakened the Tenseigan. I originally intended to go to the ninja world to find you, but alas..."

Upon hearing that Toneri still cared about Hinata, Uchiha Mitsunori's expression instantly turned cold: "Otsutsuki Toneri, since you sensed the Tenseigan ahead of time, you're perfect to be Hinata's sparring partner."

Upon hearing this, Hinata Hyuga took a deep breath, suppressing the complex emotions in her heart, and the light in her Byakugan became even more solid.

She could clearly feel the suffocatingly powerful chakra surging within Toneri Otsutsuki's body, especially the bloodline suppression emanating from his blue Tenseigan, which made all the muscles in her body tense up unconsciously.

As if sensing her nervousness, Uchiha Mitsunori gently patted her waist: "Hinata, activate Sage Mode. There's no need to fight him head-on, just try your best to maneuver. The key to this training is to sense his chakra flow and the ability to deal with unexpected situations."

"Um!"

Hinata Hyuga nodded emphatically, and a golden Sage Mode mark quickly appeared on her forehead, causing her aura to surge several times over.

Upon seeing this, Otsutsuki Toneri's eyes flashed with contempt: "Hmph, overestimating yourself! Even if you activate Sage Mode, you're nothing but an ant before me!"

"Tenseigan Chakra Mode - Activated!"

In an instant, an extremely dense green chakra erupted from his body, enveloping him in a dazzling green light.

He floated in the void, and twelve green, glowing Seeking Truth Orbs slowly emerged, constantly rotating around him.

With a wave of his hand, Toneri Otsutsuki transformed the twelve Truth-Seeking Balls behind him into twelve streaks of green light, like twelve sharp arrows, shooting towards Hinata from different angles.

Hinata Hyuga's pupils contracted sharply, her heart tightening. Without time to think, she shouted, "Sage Art: Eight Trigrams Empty Palm!"

Two white chakra-infused palm strikes shot out from her palms in quick succession, carrying a sharp aura as they precisely collided with the incoming Truth-Seeking Balls.

However, what was alarming was that the moment the white palm wind collided with the Truth-Seeking Ball, it did not slow down the Truth-Seeking Ball's trajectory at all; on the contrary, it made the Truth-Seeking Ball's light even more dazzling.

As the Truth-Seeking Ball at the very front was about to pierce through her chest, Hinata Hyuga could even feel the stinging pain brought by that destructive energy.

At this critical moment, a golden afterimage suddenly flashed by, moving at an extreme speed.

Uchiha Mitsunori grabbed Hinata's waist and instantly teleported her several meters away. The warmth of his palm seeped through her clothes, instantly calming Hinata's panicked heart.

"Bang...bang...bang..."

A series of deafening explosions rang out as twelve Truth-Seeking Balls landed in the spot in front of the two, instantly creating twelve bottomless craters, sending debris flying and dust billowing everywhere.

"Mr. Mitsumine...so fast..."

Hinata Hyuga was still shaken; her chest heaved slightly, and her cheeks flushed slightly from the high-speed wind pressure.

She instinctively gripped Mr. Sanfeng's sleeves with both hands, her eyes filled with gratitude for surviving.

A flicker of surprise crossed Otsutsuki Toneri's eyes, clearly not expecting Mitsumine's speed to be so incredible. He then scoffed, "You might dodge it once, but can you dodge it countless times?"

His right hand was quickly covered with a dazzling green chakra, and light gathered in his palm, instantly forming a fist-sized, gem-like green sphere of light.

The green orb shot towards Hinata like a meteor, accompanied by a sharp whistling sound.

At the same time, the Tenseigan in Toneri Otsutsuki's eyes shone brightly, and a powerful gravitational force instantly locked onto Hinata, causing her body to stiffen instantly, as if bound by invisible shackles, making her unable to move at all.

This time, the ball of light was faster than the previous Truth-Seeking Balls and was firmly restrained by gravity, making it much more difficult to dodge.

Hinata Hyuga was anxious. Her Byakugan was operating frantically, trying to find a weakness in the gravity, but the force was as heavy as a mountain, making it difficult for her to even mobilize her chakra.

"I can win... I can't give up... I can't let Mr. Mitsumine down..."

Hinata Hyuga gritted her teeth and forcibly circulated her chakra: "Guardian - Eight Trigrams Sixty-Four Palms!"

Countless streams of white chakra surged from her palms, weaving together to form an impenetrable defensive barrier in front of her.

However, the moment the green orb collided with the defensive barrier, it unleashed a terrifying devouring force. The white defensive barrier crumbled and dissipated at a visible speed, like ice and snow meeting the scorching sun.

Just as the ball of light was about to touch her chest, Uchiha Mitsunori moved again.

He raised his hand to block, and a thin golden chakra barrier instantly condensed, precisely blocking Hinata Hyuga's path, like the strongest shield.

"boom!"

A violent energy shockwave erupted instantly, and the green sphere of light crashed into the golden barrier with a deafening roar.

The barrier trembled violently, rippling outwards, yet it remained standing, firmly blocking all the destructive energy and failing to harm Hinata in the slightest.

At the same time, Uchiha Mitsunori flicked a wisp of golden chakra from his fingertip, which, like a precise silver needle, instantly pierced the array patterns on the ground.

The green chakra within the array instantly became disordered, and Otsutsuki Toneri's gravitational binding was broken.

"Uchiha Mitsunaga, why do you insist on interfering time and time again?"

Otsutsuki Toneri's face darkened, and a hint of anger flashed in his eyes.

"Since that's the case, I'll show you the true power of the Tenseigan!"

The Tenseigan's light surged to its peak, causing the entire moon to tremble slightly. Grotesque cracks appeared on the floor of the hall, and the chakra within the array patterns churned wildly like boiling water.

Hinata Hyuga felt a heavy, mountain-like pull beneath her feet, as if her body were filled with lead, making even lifting her hand extremely difficult.

"Silver Wheel Reincarnation Explosion!"

Otsutsuki Toneri pushed his hands forward, and a huge green tornado, tens of meters in diameter, erupted from the halo in front of him, sweeping towards Hinata Hyuga with terrifying power that could tear through space.

Wherever the tornado passed, rocks were instantly pulverized, emitting a piercing shriek, its power strong enough to pierce the entire moon!

This attack had an extremely wide range, and the gravitational binding force was still in effect, so Hinata had no way to dodge it. She could only watch helplessly as the green tornado approached her, and the aura of death instantly enveloped her.

Just as the tornado was about to engulf her, Uchiha Mitsumine's figure once again transformed into a golden afterimage.

He held Hinata tightly behind him, and with a sudden wave of his left hand, golden chakra instantly transformed into a huge barrier tens of meters high, forcefully blocking the Silver Wheel Reincarnation Explosion in front of him.

"Boom... Boom..."

A deafening roar echoed throughout the palace, the golden barrier trembled violently, its surface rippled constantly, yet it remained standing, firmly blocking the terrifying power of the tornado.

Debris and energy fragments flew everywhere, and Sanfeng's black robes fluttered in the air currents, yet he still stood firmly in front of Hinata.

Taking advantage of the opportunity, a flash of golden chakra appeared beneath Uchiha Sanfeng's feet, teleporting Hinata to the other end of the hall, away from the tornado's attack range.

Hinata only dared to breathe heavily after she was completely out of danger. She had used up most of her Sage Mode chakra, and her back was already soaked with cold sweat.

"hateful!"

As Ōtsutsuki Toneri watched Hinata being rescued from dire straits time and time again, his eyes blazed with murderous intent.

He clasped his hands together, and the twelve Truth-Seeking Balls behind him instantly merged together, transforming into a giant yellow chakra lightsaber tens of meters long. The blade emanated a terrifying aura powerful enough to cleave the moon... It was his strongest killing move, Golden Wheel Reincarnation Explosion!

Wherever the lightsaber passed, the air was scorched and distorted, emitting a sizzling sound.

With both hands gripping the sword hilt, Toneri slashed fiercely down at Mitsumine and Hinata.

This sword strike had a wider range, greater power, and was extremely fast, covering almost half of the entire hall.

Hinata Hyuga's face was deathly pale. Even with Mitsuboshi's protection, she could clearly feel the aura of death emanating from the lightsaber, and her body trembled slightly involuntarily.

She clenched her fists tightly, her heart filled with resentment: her strength was still too weak.

Hold on to me.

Uchiha Mitsunori's voice remained calm and steady, carrying a reassuring power.

He wrapped his arms around Hinata's waist again, his golden chakra exploding to its maximum, and his speed increased to an unprecedented level.

He not only teleported Hinata repeatedly, but also left behind several golden afterimages during the movement, making it impossible for Toneri Otsutsuki's Tenseigan to predict their true landing point.

"Whoosh!"

The golden lightsaber slammed into the center of the hall, cleaving a chasm hundreds of meters long and thousands of meters deep in the ground. The entire moon was split in two, and the palace shook violently, with luminous crystals falling from the dome as if it were about to collapse.

Meanwhile, Uchiha Mitsunori and Hyuga Hinata had already appeared in the corner of the hall, both unharmed.

He gently released his hand from Hinata's waist, a hint of approval in his eyes: "Hinata, don't be afraid, you did a great job."

Otsutsuki Toneri glanced at the three calm and collected peaks in the distance, and his expression finally turned serious.

Although his Tenseigan could perceive the trajectory of all things, it couldn't keep up with the speed of Uchiha Mitsuru.

The opponent's movement speed was so fast that it exceeded the limits of visual perception, and each time he managed to escape danger with Hinata Hyuga just before his attack hit.

"How can your speed be so fast?"

Otsutsuki Toneri's eyes were filled with disbelief and frustration. He clearly possessed the strength to overwhelm Hinata, yet he had repeatedly failed because of the unpredictable speed of the Uchiha Mitsurugi. This feeling of being unable to use his strength made him feel incredibly frustrated and helpless.

Hinata Hyuga was breathing heavily, beads of sweat sliding down her forehead and dripping onto her white robe.

Without Teacher Sanfeng's protection, she would have been defeated countless times, and her dependence on and gratitude towards him grew stronger.

"Mr. Mitsumine, I can continue!"

She looked intently at Sanfeng, her gaze filled with determination.

She didn't want to be protected all the time; she wanted to become strong and fight alongside Teacher Mitsumine.

Uchiha Mitsunori patted her shoulder, then turned to look at Otsutsuki Toneri, whose face was ashen: "Otsutsuki Toneri, my little Hinata still needs training. You'll be her sparring partner."

Hearing Mitsuhide-sensei address her so affectionately in front of others, Hinata Hyuga's cheeks instantly turned red.

She lowered her head shyly, but a sweet feeling welled up inside her.

"You...you...adulterous couple..."

Otsutsuki Toneri watched the two interacting as if no one else was around, and he trembled with anger.

He also had feelings for Hinata Hyuga for a long time.

Now these two "cheating couple" are actually showing off their affection in front of him, completely disregarding him!

The pent-up anger and the shame he felt at that moment intertwined, causing his chakra to become violent, and the entire hall trembled even more violently.