Urashiki fell into a deep silence.

Beside him, Momoshiki narrowed his eyes. Clearly intrigued by the two signatures of chakra, he seemed both surprised and troubled by what he sensed...

A millennium ago, after Isshiki and Kaguya disappeared while attempting to harvest the Chakra Fruit from the Shinobi World, the higher-ups of the Ōtsutsuki clan dispatched Urashiki, Momoshiki, and Kinshiki to investigate and resolve the issue.

And as soon as they arrived in the Shinobi World...

Initially planning to split up based on their differing goals, Urashiki and Momoshiki were caught off guard. This seemingly ordinary planet emitted an extraordinarily rare fluctuation of space-time energy!

It was the result of Senju Tobirama diverting the energy of the Dragon Vein, causing it to ripple across space and time.

And that wasn't all—Urashiki also discovered that one of the Ōtsutsuki clan's treasured tools, Karasuki, had somehow ended up on this world. Resonating faintly with the same space-time energy, it tipped them off to its location. Together, they launched a surprise attack on Konohagakure, forced Naruto and Sasuke to retreat, and recovered the artifact with ease.

After regrouping, Urashiki and Momoshiki decided to head toward the timeline where Kazuki resided. At the same time, Sasuke used Amenotejikara to switch places mid-warp and ended up here as well...

Karasuki was no ordinary tool—it was a living turtle with the ability to traverse time and space.

The consequences of Tobirama seizing the Dragon Vein to create a seal were far-reaching...

Though it may have seemed trivial on the surface, in a distant alternate timeline, his actions had already shifted the course of events. Before the Ōtsutsuki could even make their move on the Shinobi World, two of them had been alerted and drawn here...

It was undeniable now—Senju Tobirama, that wicked old ghost of the Senju clan, had definitively stirred up chaos in the Shinobi World!

For a thousand years, the Sage of Six Paths had guarded the world with unwavering vigilance to prevent Kaguya's return…

Then Tobirama, with one snap decision, had provoked not only the main branch of the Ōtsutsuki but a side branch as well—and all in their prime!

"Come on, no need to be so grim, Senior… They may be powerful, but in the end, they're just mortals," Urashiki said, quickly recovering his composure and grinning.

"We've retrieved a lost treasure. Turning it in will earn us merit with the clan… And identifying these hidden strong individuals ahead of time benefits our mission to collect chakra in this timeline as well."

He smirked and added pointedly, "Think about it—if we had assumed the only threats in this world were that woman's son, and those two strong ninja Naruto and Sasuke, we could've been ambushed by these others. We've just avoided some serious trouble."

Then, with a conspiratorial glint in his eye, Urashiki continued: "Senior, the chakra gathered using Karasuki in this alternate space-time... no one in the clan will know about it except us. We've made a long trip out here—shouldn't we see how much chakra we can get for ourselves?"

"We're here to profit, aren't we?"

"Sure, it'll take a bit of effort and fighting, but Isshiki and Kaguya already wasted a thousand years. Spending a bit of time cleaning up after them is perfectly reasonable. No one will question it…"

Urashiki's words made Momoshiki frown.

The key reason they'd come to this alternate timeline of the Shinobi World… was the discovery of Karasuki—a treasure that had fallen entirely outside the notice of the Ōtsutsuki high council.

Though the chakra on this planet was abundant, their mission in the main timeline had drawn the scrutiny of the higher-ups. All chakra recovered there had to be turned in—there was no room for skimming.

But things were different in this alternate timeline!

Even though space-time energy was extremely precious, normally using up the remnants in Karasuki just to enter an alternate timeline for chakra harvesting would be considered a loss...

It was like trading gold bars for firewood.

However, if they didn't use the remaining energy in Karasuki and turned it in intact, none of it would benefit them. No matter how valuable, it would all go to the clan. They might get some token reward—but compared to the chakra of an entire world, it would be mere scraps.

But by coming to this alternate space-time, Urashiki and Momoshiki could devour all the chakra they collected.

No more working for the Ōtsutsuki clan—they could become their own masters!

After all, the high council had no idea that the treasure Karasuki even existed in this Shinobi World.

Originally, discovering the artifact and handing it over would have been enough to earn a commendation. Even the cold-hearted higher-ups wouldn't go so far as to question whether there was hidden space-time energy left within it.

The Ōtsutsuki clan had remained powerful for so long precisely because it didn't have abstract figures like Ōtsutsuki Danzo or Ōtsutsuki Koharu—people who would mindlessly exploit even their own tools.

"Urashiki… I understand everything you're saying. But remember, it was you who suggested coming to this alternate timeline to siphon chakra. And now, because of your plan, we're about to delay the mission the clan assigned to us…"

Momoshiki spoke slowly, his expression stone-cold.

"You sensed it too… The mortals of this version of the Shinobi World are more troublesome than the one with the Rinnegan or the fox. To defeat them, I'll need to burn through far more chakra."

Urashiki's heart skipped a beat, but his face wore a fawning smile.

"Of course, senior! I understand completely. The chakra here will go first to replenish your reserves for battle—we can discuss splitting the rest afterward…"

Momoshiki gave Urashiki a sidelong glance, then nodded with faint satisfaction.

"Don't say I'm bullying you, Urashiki… I'm doing this for your own good. Your combat skills aren't much better than that disgrace Kaguya."

"If we're going to fight those enemies, obviously I'll be the one doing most of the heavy lifting."

"Come on, let's go see what kind of mess these mortals have stirred up. They're acting like they're fighting the Ōtsutsuki themselves…"

Standing in front of Momoshiki, Kinshiki obediently opened a space-time portal, respectfully bowing as the noble branch member stepped through.

Behind them, Urashiki followed with a cold gleam in his eyes, staring at Momoshiki's back. But he still stepped in after them.

If it hadn't been for Senju Tobirama disturbing the Dragon Vein…

Urashiki never would've wanted to share this precious looting opportunity with Momoshiki. His plan had been simple: act separately, and even if Momoshiki got killed, he wouldn't lift a finger to help. All he cared about was finding the Nine-Tails first and gorging himself.

But now…

Because of Tobirama's interference, both he and Momoshiki had sensed the same space-time fluctuations the moment they arrived in this alternate Shinobi World—both had detected the presence of Karasuki.

There was no way to claim it for himself.

Urashiki had no choice but to share this opportunity with Momoshiki. And now, he had to endure being berated by this powerful senior. The original plan of a 50/50 split? That was already out the window…

He'd be lucky if Momoshiki agreed to a 70/30 division!

"You greedy bastard… I'll remember this."

Urashiki seethed inwardly, but on the surface, he kept smiling and followed Momoshiki and Kinshiki. The three Ōtsutsuki stepped into the portal, warping toward the Land of Water.

Once power reaches a certain threshold and becomes difficult to improve further, most of the heavy-hitters end up on similar footing. Fighting becomes less frequent…

Even within the Ōtsutsuki clan, politics and face still matter.

And this time…

Because of Senju Tobirama's summoning technique tied to the Dragon Vein, the number of Ōtsutsuki spectating this conflict had suddenly jumped by three!

Hamura, Hagoromo, Kaguya, and Isshiki—four native Ōtsutsuki of this timeline, all in incomplete states.

Now add Kinshiki, Urashiki, and Momoshiki…

Seven Ōtsutsuki were about to gather on the battlefield of the Land of Water!

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