The Hyuga Shall Stand Above, In The Heavens!

Konohagakure.

At the venue for the succession ceremony.

As everyone looked up, their eyes fixed on the vivid scene in the sky, their hearts were filled with shock.

The only one in the entire venue out of sync with the others was the Fourth Kazekage Rasa, who was kneeling and gazing up in disbelief, mouth agape. 

He watched the unstoppable Hyuga Valkyrie on the battlefield, his heart aching as he saw the Sand Village ninjas being wiped out. At the same time, his mind was filled with nothing but confusion. 

As the Kazekage of the Sand Village and the one who personally worked with the elders to plan the so-called heroic death of Pakura, Rasa knew Pakura's strength very well. 

Scorch Release was powerful, and Pakura's talent was extraordinary, but he had seen her true abilities before. There was no way her fireballs could become that massive, and she definitely couldn't use that power so recklessly. 

Why had things turned out like this? 

Rasa stared blankly at the fallen Sand Village ninjas, feeling like everything happening was beyond his understanding. 

Right. 

That woman—who should have been dead—just said something about receiving power from "Master Husband." 

"Compared to Sister Pakura, my control over the power Master Husband granted me is still lacking." 

Beside her, Terumi Mei ran her fingers over the golden seal on her forehead. Watching Pakura unleash Kamui at full force, she felt fired up as well. She had joined later than the others, and although her development had been quite thorough, Hyuga Hitoshi's aura wasn't as deeply ingrained in her yet. It wasn't in her bones the way it was with Pakura, and because of that, she knew her time using the Sun God Seal at full power couldn't compare to Pakura's. 

But that wasn't a big deal. She just needed to work harder in the future. 

After reflecting on herself, Terumi Mei resolved to put in more effort, giving herself the most positive motivation. 

Meanwhile, on the battlefield shown in the sky, Pakura's side had entered its final phase. The Sand Village ninjas, completely crushed by her Scorch Release, either lay dead or had fled in terror. It was clear they had been scared out of their minds by this overwhelming power. 

But this was just one part of the battlefield. 

The five great nations had joined forces, splitting into multiple main units to attack the Sun God Kingdom from all directions. While Pakura had driven back part of the Sand Village's forces, that didn't mean the war was over. 

The scene shifted. 

South of the former Land of Rivers, hundreds of masked rogue ninjas had arrived on the battlefield as mercenaries. In normal circumstances, ninja world mercenaries followed the rule of taking money and doing the job, no questions asked. 

And the purpose of gathering these rogue ninjas was to relieve pressure on the frontlines. 

At the central plaza, waves of gasps echoed through the crowd. They were shocked by the sheer scale of the five great nations' operation. Among these mercenaries were some of the most vicious criminals, but more importantly, they weren't even supposed to be here. They should have been locked up in Hozuki Castle. 

After the fall of the Land of Grass, the unregulated Hozuki Castle had finally become a problem. 

Either that, or the warden—the one in charge of the prison—had made some kind of deal with the five great nations. Otherwise, there was no way these criminals would have appeared in a place like this. 

Seeing these ruthless ninjas, the people in the plaza couldn't help but worry for the Sun God Kingdom. It felt like the situation was turning against them. 

Because, in the end, it was the same old problem. 

No matter how strong a person was, there was a limit. 

Even Pakura, the fierce Scorch Release user and the wife of Clan Leader Hitoshi, could only dominate a small section of the battlefield. And from the looks of it, she had no intention of supporting other areas. 

If these lawless criminals broke into the Sun God Kingdom, the consequences would be unimaginable. 

Unless… 

Unless the Sun God Kingdom had more than one person with power like Pakura's! 

As gasps filled the plaza, everyone came to the same realization. 

Then, a graceful figure landed in the path of the ruthless mercenaries. 

The large "Gamble" symbol on her golden chakra cloak fluttered in the wind. 

"It's Tsunade-sama!" 

"It really is Tsunade-sama, but… something feels different about her!" 

"Oh my god, look at Tsunade-sama's forehead seal!" 

When the Yin Seal combined with the Sun God Seal, Tsunade—already known for her raw power—became even more terrifying. 

And unlike Pakura, who had unfinished business with the Sand Village, Tsunade was moving freely across the battlefield as Hyuga Hitoshi's woman.

Thanks to the Senju clan's strong physique and the healing ability inherited from Hashirama Senju, Tsunade can continuously absorb the power of the Sun God Seal and merge it with the Strength of a Hundred Seal. In other words, she doesn't have to worry about running out of stored chakra or the strain of the Sun God Seal on her body. 

With the two working together, she can even keep the highest level of access that Pakura mentioned, wearing a golden chakra cloak the whole time. 

There's no helping it—Pakura is talented too, but you have to admit that the ninja world is all about bloodlines. Some people can rise to the top just because of their lineage, no matter how hard others work. Effort sometimes means nothing in front of pure talent. Some can open all eight gates in a decisive battle and turn the tide, while others spend their entire lives only managing to open six gates and throw a kunai for show. 

Luckily, thanks to Hyuga Hitoshi's relentless efforts, the women around him don't have to worry about being left behind. When he climbs the steps toward godhood, he won't be alone. 

But at this moment, the sight of Tsunade standing tall and charging toward hundreds of rogue ninjas was truly breathtaking. 

And when she roared in anger, declaring she was done with all the pointless formalities, then shattered the entire battlefield with sheer brute force, silence took over the scene. 

Well… 

For a woman like this, maybe only Hyuga Hitoshi could handle her. 

By now, even the ninjas of Konohagakure didn't dare to talk about Tsunade betraying the village and leaving with the so-called traitor Hyuga Hitoshi. 

Instead, they felt proud that "Tsunade-sama of the Sun God Kingdom" came from Konohagakure. 

This is the respect a true powerhouse deserves. 

Tsunade rampaged across the battlefield, every punch tearing up chunks of the earth. Amid the screams and chaos, only the golden glow of the Valkyrie flashed through the air. 

The Daimyo of the Land of Fire was drenched in sweat, the Konohagakure ninjas cheered with pride, and the leaders of the other major villages exchanged uneasy glances, wishing they could pledge loyalty to Hyuga Hitoshi on the spot. 

Meanwhile, Jiraiya shivered as he recalled the time he failed to spy on Tsunade and almost got beaten to death. 

Yeah, back then, she actually held back. If she hadn't, he'd be dead with a single punch. 

At the same time, he felt relieved that Hyuga Hitoshi had managed to tame this monster. Whatever little thoughts he had left about Tsunade completely vanished. 

Come on, let's be real—he doesn't stand a chance, does he? 

But compared to everyone else's shocked expressions, Konohagakure's respected Second Hokage, Senju Tobirama, looked utterly confused. 

Who am I? 

Where am I? 

That's definitely Tsunade, right? 

How did she just tear up the ground with one punch? Even big bro, at full chakra burst, couldn't do that without using Wood Release. 

That Hyuga guy earlier made sense—his Kekkei Genkai combined with Sage Mode could explain that kind of power. But Tsunade? 

Is this just pure chakra strength? Can a human body even withstand taijutsu at that level? 

The self-proclaimed Forbidden Jutsu enthusiast, Senju Tobirama, was at a complete loss. He had no idea how Tsunade had reached this point. 

And when he snapped back to reality, the way he looked at Hyuga Hitoshi changed—no longer as a kid, but as a towering mountain. 

In the world of forbidden jutsu, strength is everything. 

Following this man didn't seem like a bad deal for Tsunade. 

Besides… 

Uchiha Fugaku had a point. With a powerhouse like this protecting them, the Senju bloodline wouldn't die out. The only question was—would a man like Hyuga Hitoshi, with his overwhelming presence, mind giving his second child with Tsunade the Senju name? 

Yes, he had to admit it—both he and his brother had failed. Trying to merge the Senju into the village was a bad move. 

And now, if he didn't want the Senju bloodline to disappear completely, his best bet was to convince Hyuga Hitoshi to leave behind a branch for the Senju clan.

But… he didn't have the face for it. 

Lowering his head in shame, the Second Hokage realized he could no longer understand this ninja world. 

But the world never stops moving just because someone doesn't understand it. 

As all the rogue ninjas were wiped out, another frozen scene started to move under Oonoki's silent gaze. 

Silhouettes flickered through the dense jungle. Judging by their direction, they were coming from the northeast of the former Land of Grass, near the border of the Land of Waterfall and the Land of Grass. A large group of Iwagakure ninjas was advancing quickly, with two particularly familiar figures among them. 

The Lava Release ninja, the Four-Tails Jinchuriki—Roshi! 

The Steam Release ninja, the Five-Tails Jinchuriki—Han! 

To play it safe, Iwagakure had sent out two Jinchuriki at the same time to ensure victory on the battlefield. Originally, Oonoki couldn't convince Roshi, who often disagreed with him, to take action. But this mission was tied to the dignity of the entire Land of Earth—it was a direct order from the Daimyo. Roshi had no choice but to put his training on hold and join the war. 

This was the fate of a Jinchuriki. 

It was also a lesson Oonoki had learned from the Raikage to counter the Hyuga Annihilation Formation. Like Killer Bee, both of these Jinchuriki could achieve full-tailed beast transformations. With them leading the charge, Oonoki was confident that the arrows raining down from the sky wouldn't pose a threat to the main forces. 

Pakura and Tsunade had been incredibly strong before, but at this moment, both Oonoki and Ay still held onto a sliver of hope. 

Pakura and Tsunade were powerful, but they didn't represent the entire Hyuga Clan. They were Hyuga Hitoshi's close companions—some of their abilities were impressive, but not shocking. If Hyuga Hitoshi wanted to make the Hyuga Clan dominate the ninja world, relying on women alone wouldn't be enough. More importantly, they weren't even true members of the Hyuga Clan. 

As long as their main forces could crush the Hyuga Clan on the battlefield, they would earn the right to negotiate with Hyuga Hitoshi on equal terms. 

By this point, they had given up on trying to use Hyuga clan members as hostages to threaten Hyuga Hitoshi. Their goal was simply to discuss the distribution of power in the ninja world. Using the upcoming succession ceremony as an opportunity, they hoped to make Hyuga Hitoshi understand that while he himself was strong, his clan members were still his weakness. 

The plan made sense. 

But… both Oonoki and the Raikage had severely underestimated the current strength of the Hyuga Clan, especially when it came to dealing with the Hyuga Annihilation Formation. 

Back then, the Eight-Tails had been able to withstand the rain of arrows and push forward, allowing Kumogakure's ninjas to break through—not because the formation was weak, but because it had been nothing more than a last-minute idea from Hyuga Hitoshi. He hadn't even trained his clan in it beforehand. 

Now, things were completely different. 

With enhancements from the Sun God Seal and bloodline purification, the Hyuga Annihilation Formation had evolved. It no longer relied on Explosive Tags for damage but instead used chakra to fire truly devastating arrows. 

When attacking large enemy formations, they spread their firepower for maximum impact. But when facing opponents like Jinchuriki, the true Sun God Arrows would reveal their terrifying power. 

One side was the invaders. 

The other side was defending their land, ready to shake the ninja world with this battle. 

There was no need for words before the fight. 

As chakra surged through Roshi and Han, they immediately transformed into their full-tailed beast forms, unleashing their power without holding back. They were about to crush everything in their path, proving why tailed beasts were called weapons of war. 

Oonoki narrowed his eyes, his expression tense as he analyzed the battlefield. 

According to his plan, once the Hyuga Annihilation Formation was blocked by the tailed beasts, the only way the Hyuga Clan could turn the tide was by sending out their own tailed beasts—just like Iwagakure had. That meant the Hyuga Clan's possible tailed beasts were the Two-Tails, which they had captured earlier, and the Three-Tails, which might or might not be sent by Kirigakure as reinforcements. 

Two-Tails + Three-Tails vs. Four-Tails + Five-Tails! 

We have the advantage! 

A sharp glint flashed in Oonoki's eyes as he clenched his fist. 

This wasn't just a battle between four tailed beasts. 

This was a war between ninjas. 

As long as Iwagakure's forces could endure the Hyuga Clan's assault, and as long as Roshi and Han could defeat the Two-Tails and Three-Tails, then the battlefield would be entirely under their control!

Did you see that, Hyuga Hitoshi? 

This is the unbreakable will of Iwagakure! This is the power of the Five Great Nations! 

Oonoki roared in his heart but didn't dare to make a sound. He knew that if he spoke now and mocked, he would definitely get beaten. But yelling in his head? That was fair game. 

After all, he wasn't insulting anyone out loud. 

This war would end in the Five Great Nations' victory! 

"Yeah, the Five Great Nations, huh?" 

Hyuga Hitoshi seemed to sense something, glanced at Oonoki, and then grinned. 

Whether in the original timeline or now, some people always had this strange, unfounded confidence—like when someone asks you for an answer, and if you don't respond, they think you're disrespecting them. 

In the end, it was just the weak throwing a tantrum. 

Hyuga Hitoshi didn't even bother to expose Oonoki's fake composure, because in just a blink, the battle had shifted. 

When the new captain of the Hyuga-style annihilation squad fired the Ultra Yang Divine Arrow at two transformed Tailed Beasts, the sight of them howling in pain and flying backward was beyond bizarre. 

The scorching chakra burned through the bodies of the Four-Tails and Five-Tails, and the violent energy nearly tore them apart. 

A Tailed Beast was essentially a mass of chakra with consciousness. They could be considered living beings, but at their core, they could still feel pain. 

That searing Sun Sage Technique had struck at their very energy source. 

Just as they barely adapted to the pain and steadied themselves to counterattack with Tailed Beast Bombs, a bright figure suddenly descended from the sky. 

"Sorry, Captain Kitayama, Vice Commander Hiashi, Squad Leader Hizashi." 

Her striking red hair made her stand out on the battlefield. Uzumaki Reina gave a slight bow, her expression apologetic, toward the Hyuga members who had been preparing to finish off the Four-Tails and Five-Tails. 

"Lord Hitoshi has given orders—if Tailed Beasts appear in battle, capturing them alive is the priority. It seems he has other plans." 

So that's how it is. 

The Hyuga brothers nodded in understanding. Kitayama quickly redirected his attack, aiming his next Annihilation Arrow at the Iwagakure forces instead. 

Meanwhile, inside their Tailed Beast forms, Roshi and Han felt their nerves tighten. 

There was no other reason—this red-haired woman gave off an overwhelming sense of danger. 

It was like they had encountered a natural predator. 

And their instincts were right. 

Golden chains extended from Uzumaki Reina's back, and a golden mark appeared on her forehead. 

Though visible to the eye, her Sun God Seal was noticeably dimmer than those of Tsunade and Pakura. 

"In the end, I haven't been favored by Lord Hitoshi… This is the best I can do." 

The sealing chains ignited with a burning flame, and a slight blush rose on Reina's face. 

"Lord Hitoshi really is a coward." 

She had given so many hints already. 

The golden chains ignored the furious howls of the Tailed Beasts and bound them tightly. 

In an instant, their massive, chaotic chakra settled into complete stillness. 

That natural suppression left Roshi and Han completely paralyzed! 

At this moment, the entire shinobi world witnessed the overwhelming power of the Uzumaki Clan's sealing techniques. 

And at the same time, the last remaining Uzumaki just publicly declared her feelings for the Hyuga Clan Leader in front of everyone. 

Hyuga Hitoshi coughed, ignoring the piercing stare of the little goddess hanging from his waist. He casually unhooked her, then flicked her forehead. 

"Ow!" 

The little goddess, humiliated and furious, immediately lifted her tiny foot, ready to kick Hitoshi in the face—only to meet his deep, unreadable gaze. 

"Don't say I never do anything for your son. Go ahead and give him the Four-Tails and Five-Tails later." 

The little goddess's eyes widened in shock. 

The Heretic knew everything… but never spoke of it? 

And now, he was even getting impatient with Black Zetsu's slow progress? 

So, the Heretic had been on her side all along?! 

Her face lit up with joy, but she quickly forced herself to stay composed, letting out a cold huff. 

She hooked herself back onto Hyuga Hitoshi's belt, pointed at the sky, then at the ground. 

"Impressive." 

Shocking! 

The silent doll actually spoke! 

Hyuga Hitoshi could understand what the Moon Goddess meant by "spectacular." 

It made sense. That mute doll had always been too lazy to speak. A thousand years ago, she gave orders to her subordinates mostly through her eyes. Thinking about the entire history of Konohagakure and how things had developed to the current war, he couldn't imagine what she must be feeling inside. 

Humans were complicated. 

But the blasphemer remained unmatched. He had effortlessly crushed her domain, and this time, he didn't even need to act personally to solve the same problem she once faced. 

That wasn't just "spectacular." It was outright shocking. 

If she had possessed the blasphemer's power a thousand years ago, she wouldn't have ended up as a mute doll, trampled by others. 

The Moon Goddess's expression was complicated. She thought of her dark-furred son and let out a soft sigh. 

Above, the two Tailed Beasts on the battlefield finally disappeared under Uzumaki Reina's terrifying suppression. 

But for Oonoki and the Fourth Raikage, their nightmare was just beginning. 

When Hyuga Hizashi stormed in with his fists swinging, leading his squad of muscle-bound warriors who had been training their lower bodies for ages, the ninja world finally witnessed what true Taijutsu mastery looked like. 

Ever since he started training his legs and gained control of the Sun God Seal, Hyuga Hizashi had discovered a whole new path. His Byakugan might not have been the purest, but he had shifted the Hyuga Clan's strengths in a different direction. Through endless training and the new body-refining techniques developed by the Snake Minister, these muscle-bound warriors were born. 

The sheer force of their punches sent the shinobi of Iwagakure into tears. The so-called "Will of Stone" was utterly forgotten in the face of this brutal beatdown. 

Meanwhile, Hyuga Hiashi remained as cautious as ever. The people he led were well-balanced, bringing Taijutsu to its peak in a different way. They fought with elegance, executing seamless combination attacks, never making mistakes, and always making sure to finish off their enemies completely. 

Up front, the tank-like warriors held the line. On the flanks, the nimble fighters struck opportunistically. From the rear, devastating firepower covered the battlefield. 

As soon as close combat began, the overwhelming power gap turned the battlefield into a one-sided massacre. 

Oonoki let out a bitter laugh. At that moment, whatever pride he had left was completely crushed. 

So what if they had gathered the forces of the Five Great Nations? 

The Sun God Kingdom had already proven with actions that in the face of absolute strength, no amount of scheming mattered. 

Did it even matter that Hyuga Hitoshi wasn't present? 

Just his women alone were already too much to handle. Any one of his Hyuga Clan wives had Kage-level strength at minimum. And everyone knew that if Hitoshi had one weakness, it was his love for women. His home was practically overflowing with them. 

With a country like this… with a war like this… the outcome had been decided from the very start. 

No wonder that man had never taken the Five Great Nations seriously. 

Of course. 

He had said from the beginning that he was only here to attend Fugaku's Fifth Hokage inauguration. He was just here for fun. But during his visit, he had hoped the Five Great Nations would behave themselves. And if they made a mistake, they had to be ready for punishment. 

Because the Hyuga Clan really did have the power to take on the entire ninja world alone. 

Even without relying on those women, just looking at the Hyuga Clan's individual combat ability, it was clear they weren't in the same league as the armies made up of Chunin and Genin cannon fodder. 

Their weakest were still Jonin-level. How could anyone fight that? 

Unless… 

Oonoki cast a glance at the Fourth Raikage. 

This war had brought together three major ninja villages, backed by five Daimyo. Now, with the Land of Wind and the Land of Earth clearly losing, what about the elite forces Raikage had secretly sent in earlier? 

Noticing Oonoki's questioning gaze, Raikage let out a bitter chuckle and pointed to the sky. 

It wasn't that they hadn't been seen. It was that it was already over. 

In the corner of the battlefield, the elite forces that had infiltrated the Sun God Kingdom were now nothing more than corpses. 

Standing near the bodies was a group of maids, dressed in perfectly neat and traditional maid outfits. 

"Mission complete. Time to go back and prepare lunch." 

Hyuga Natsu casually swung her massive blade—larger than herself—to shake off the blood.

Yugito wiped her claws with clean water, while Samui changed into a new pair of high heels, as the ones she was wearing were stained with blood. 

No one could launch a surprise attack in front of the maid squad. They were the last line of defense in Hyuga Hitoshi's home, belonging only to him and answering only to him, protecting the most promising heirs of the clan. 

"Failed, huh?" 

Oonoki let out a bitter smile. He wanted to say something, but then he saw Raikage, with his broken body, staggering toward Hyuga Hitoshi. 

And then— 

Thud! 

With his spirit completely shattered, Ay knelt on the ground. In doing so, he let go of his remaining dignity. 

Yet, he was still the Raikage of Kumogakure. He could only hope that this act would make Hyuga Hitoshi's revenge a little less severe and lessen the damage to his village. 

He had lost. 

Kumogakure had lost. 

The entire ninja world had lost. 

At this moment, the Sun God Kingdom had completely trampled the ninja world under its feet! 

Hyuga Hitoshi remained as calm as ever, only glancing at Raikage for a second longer than usual. 

"The meeting that follows—I expect everyone who should be there to attend." 

That was all he said. 

With a slight wave of his hand, Hyuga Hitoshi turned around and left with Terumi Mei. 

And with that, a meeting that would decide the future of the ninja world was about to begin. 

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