Ashura, which changed the entire geographical landscape of the world, completely destroyed the island of Kyushu, their original home, and left it uninhabitable for a hundred years. This forced Uzumaki Yorai to relocate his entire clan across the vast ocean on a months-long voyage, eventually landing on Halmahera Island. As a wise leader, Yorai did not colonize the native Halmahera people; instead, he compensated them by transferring their knowledge of agricultural and defensive Ninjutsu, creating a harmonious cultural integration.
Centuries later, this ancient history began to connect with the modern timeline through what is written in the document Luman Historia Chapter 30: The Breaking of the Ancient Seal – Aizen's Ambition and the Rise of the Primordials. Five thousand years after Hagoromo Otsutsuki created the spiritual dimensional barrier to isolate the Elemental Continent from the creatures of darkness, the seal has now completely cracked. External dimensional energy seeps in, triggering a spiritual tectonic earthquake felt by every chakra-sensing entity in the world.
In the depths of a dark underworld, Sosuke Aizen stood with his trademark serene smile before Izanami, the ancient Goddess of Death, who was mortally wounded by Indra's Sakra Rudra arrow and Vishnu's magical disc during the previous divine war.
"How foolish of a mortal like you to attempt to reorganize this world, Aizen," Izanami sneered in a deep, soul-shaking voice. Aizen calmly adjusted his glasses, "However, you need my genius to save you from this utter downfall, Goddess Izanami. After all, our faction has welcomed Rimuru Tempest (Amenominaka Makurumo) and Kaguya Otsutsuki into our ranks. They now stand among the Primordial Gods, equal to the 12 Divine Existences of this world. Do you wish to remain in this darkness while they lead a new era?" At the mention of Kaguya and Rimuru's names, Izanami fell silent, allowing her own ambition for revenge to merge with Aizen's grand plan.
On the other side of the world, in the land of Nusantara, a great cultivator named Aji Saka is resuming the Path of Immortal Cultivation, just like his past life in the Cultivation World of the Primordial Dragon Emperor. Aji Saka received the legendary Keris Baru Kelinting directly from the Light Dragon God Emperor—the strongest dragon in the God Realm. This sacred relic was given with one absolute mandate: to protect the land of Nusantara and all of Earth from invasion by external supernatural beings, especially the Primordials and the Otsutsuki Space Gods, who are now preparing to reclaim their agricultural lands.
Separately, on the isolated continent of Alvares, protected by a replica wall of Antarctica, Zeref Dragneel sits side by side with Ophis, the Ouroboros Dragon. In the presence of his 12 Spriggan protectors, Zeref stares blankly at the night sky. "Kaguya Otsutsuki is the origin of chakra, her existence equal to the gods of destruction Shiva, Brahma, and Vishnu. She is one of the Ten Primordial Gods, along with Gaia and Cronos. And in spiritual lineage, Ophis... she is your mother."
Ophis turned her head with her cold, emotionless black eyes, exuding an aura of overwhelming pressure that sent the Spriggans trembling to their knees. "Do not look at my mother with such adoration, Zeref, or I will gouge out both your eyes right now." Zeref could only smile bitterly, closing his book. "Soon... the final seal of the Seven Forbidden Existences—from Hikari to Saikatsu—will be broken. This is the beginning of the end of the world as we know it."
As the closing note of the Luman Historia document states: "When the legends of the Nusantara Archipelago, the shinobi of the Elemental Continent, and the gods of ancient mythology unite on one battlefield, the lines between friend and foe will be completely blurred. The great game of the gods has begun."
After Toirama Senju died from an attack by Abe Matsumoto, also known as Ishiki Otsutsuki's Karma Mode, he entered the Spirit World of Soul Society.
Part I. Tobirama and the Ancient Encounter in the Land of Fire
Returning to Tobirama Senju's spiritual journey before becoming completely trapped in the spiritual dimension. While crossing the boundaries of vertical space, Tobirama briefly stopped in the ancient era of the Land of Fire. There, he met Hiro Hito, father of Akihito Hisahshi—the true founder of what would later become known as the Fire Empire. The moment their eyes met, Tobirama immediately sensed a surge of powerful and complex emotions from the old man. Hiro Hito appeared calm and wise on the outside, but with his emotional sensory abilities, Tobirama could sense the waves of sadness, disappointment, and guilt that rolled violently within the old ruler's heart.
Hiro Hito presented himself as a leader filled with massive emotional burdens. He recounted his life story, filled with internal conflict and bloody tragedies, including an open rebellion led by his own son, Akihito Hisahshi. Tobirama could sense the weight of Hiro Hito's dual burden as both a father and a supreme ruler. Through these lengthy dialogues, Tobirama began to understand the reasons behind Hiro Hito's harsh actions. He saw that Hiro Hito was, in fact, a father who fought tooth and nail to uphold justice for his people, even though his difficult decisions often left him in painful moral dilemmas.
Throughout this epic journey, Tobirama learned more about Akihito Hisahshi, who had become a legendary figure of fearlessness and a passion for justice. However, beneath his exalted loyalty, Tobirama detected a deep sadness and unspoken guilt welling in the heart of the Fire Empire's commander. Tobirama was both amazed and horrified by the emotional strength that ran through the family's blood. While in the region, Tobirama also heard the legend of Shinji Rio'o, the ruler of the Shinigami Realm, nicknamed the Soul King, who meticulously maintained the cosmic balance between Seireitei, Yuki Mundo (Hueco Mundo), and the Mortal World. Tobirama was impressed by the Soul King's profound empathy. With a heart filled with gratitude, Tobirama resolved to use this understanding of emotions as a guide to his life, becoming a more useful Shinigami and leader in the future.
Chapter 287 Training in Seireitei and the Arrival of the Sage of Six Paths
After being completely sucked into the Soul Society dimension, Tobirama realized that to survive and find his way home, he would need to master the local laws of spiritual energy (Reiryoku). Fortunately, his genius caught the attention of the 1st Division Captain, Shigekuni Genryusai Yamamoto. Under Yamamoto-sensei's tutelage in his spare time—while the captain was still making final preparations for the thousand-year battle against Yu Ha Bah (Yhwach)—Tobirama began to learn the Shinigami's supreme combat techniques: Shunpo (Flash Step), Hoho (Walking Method), and Hakuda (Hand-to-Hand Combat).
"Good morning, Shigekuni Genryusai Yamamoto-sensei. I am ready to continue your training in Shunpo, Hoho, and Hakuda," Tobirama said, kneeling respectfully. Yamamoto gazed at his foreign student with sharp yet appreciative eyes. "Tobirama, you have demonstrated extraordinary ability to control your foreign power and align it with Reiryoku. I am confident that you will become a great Shinigami in the future." Tobirama nodded, "Thank you, Sensei. I look forward to absorbing all your knowledge."
Beyond just learning from Yamamoto, Tobirama also received assistance outside of formal training hours from two high-ranking officer candidates who were Yamamoto's students: Ukitake Jyushiro (Joahiro) and Shunsui Kyoraku, two heirs to the Kyoraku and Ukitake Noble Clans. The three of them often trained together in the Rukongai hills.
"Thank you, Ukitake-san, Kyoraku-san. I greatly appreciate your assistance and the technical documentation you shared," Tobirama said after mastering a variation of Shunpo combined with the Hiraishin formula. Ukitake smiled gently with a small cough, "No need to be so formal, Tobirama. We are all companions on this spiritual journey." Kyoraku, adjusting his straw hat, added, "That's right. We must support each other to grow together. Besides, your fighting style gives us a new perspective."
However, the peace of their training was shattered when the Seireitei suddenly received a Distinguished Guest who had crossed the boundaries of the outer dimension. He was the Sage of the Six Paths, Tao Hagoromo Otsutsuki. Hagoromo's arrival had
This was a crucial goal: he wanted to meet Shinji Rio'o, the Soul King, to reclaim his ancient heritage and discuss the cracking of the dimensional barrier. However, he had to face a harsh truth from the First Five Head Nobles of Seireitei. The King had literally "died"; his body had been mutilated and sealed within the Soul Palace crystal by the noble ancestors to serve as a peg to the world's balance.
III. Investigating the Mystery of the Soul King
Hagoromo stood before the representatives of the noble elders with his Shakujo staff clinking. "I greatly wish to meet Shinji Rio'o in person. Could you show me where the remains of his soul are sealed?" asked the Sage of Six Paths in a deep voice. The eldest Head Noble shook his head, "I apologize, Great Sage. Shinji Rio'o's body and essence are no longer in a freely accessible dimension. However, we honor your presence and will try to help you find the answers you seek through the ancient archives."
Tobirama, intrigued by the presence of the creator of the shinobi world, immediately offered to help. With the support of Yamamoto, Ukitake, and Kyoraku, they formed a special investigative team to uncover what truly happened to the Soul King.
"We must work together to discover the truth and help the Sage Hagoromo," Tobirama declared in their internal meeting. Ukitake nodded in agreement, "Yes, Tobirama. United we are strong, this mystery must have a way out." Kyoraku straightened up, "Come on, let's start with the underground library of Central 46 and the eyewitness accounts of ancient history."
After navigating a series of bureaucratic hurdles and space-time traps in the deepest districts of the Seireitei, the team finally uncovered a startling truth. Shinji Rio'o, essentially the supreme consciousness, was not completely dead; his majestic soul existed in a hybrid state in the intervening dimension, continuing to oversee and maintain the balance between the spirit world and the mortal world with the remnants of his power.
"I can hardly believe this structure of existence," Tobirama whispered in amazement. "He truly is a ruler who transcends the logic of mortals." Hagoromo looked at them all with respect, "Thank you for your help. Your dedication proves that interdimensional cooperation is the key to the salvation of the universe." This journey forged a close friendship between Tobirama, Ukitake, Kyoraku, and Hagoromo, making them a legend in the secret archives of the Seireitei before Tobirama finally found the formula to return to his world to resume his duties as a Shinigami and protector of Konoha.
Chapter 288: The Eyes of the Valley of the End and the Map of the Fractured Factions
I. Echoes of Destiny on the Stone Monument
The Valley of the End once again bore silent witness to the never-ending cycle of blood. Atop the imposing giant stone carving, the night wind blew, carrying the smell of charred chakra and the stench of blood. Atop the head of the statue of Senju Hashirama, stood Senju Eka, her body trembling but her gaze unwavering like a stubborn eastern star. Across from her, stood Uchiha Darman atop the head of the statue of Uchiha Madara, shrouded in a dark aura that pulsed like a manifestation of the night itself.
"Darman," Eka's voice broke the silence of the valley, echoing among the jagged cliffs. "It's not that I don't believe you're capable of bearing the title of Hokage. But know that the blood that flows in my veins is no less noble and precious than that of my father and uncle. That throne is a right I deserve to fight for."
Darman stared at him levelly, his Sharingan eyes swiveling in the darkness, recording his enemy's every breath. "Eka, you may be a noble heir. But look down, the remaining Pillars of Konoha are growing restless. They no longer see peace; they only see opportunity. Once this Second Shinobi World War is over, if I don't stand at the top, a bloody coup will tear this village apart from within."
"Then help me climb, and you will be my most trusted right-hand man," Eka replied, crossing her arms over her chest, trying to suppress her weakening tremors.
Darman smiled faintly, a cold smile devoid of warmth. "Never. I, too, was born to lead, not to follow. Show me, Eka... show me your true power, the power that makes you worthy of the destiny of Hokage!"
In the blink of an eye, the air in the Valley of the End solidified. "Susano'o!" Darman shouted. Inky purple chakra erupted, forming a giant armored cloak wielding a blade of light. In response to the threat, Eka stretched out her arms toward the ground, summoning her inner relic: "Mokuton: Mokuryu no Jutsu!" From within the cracked earth, a giant wooden dragon rose with a roar that shook the very foundations of the continent, wrapping around Susano'o's armored body with immense force.
"Eka!" Darman's voice boomed from within the cockpit of Susanoo's star. "Darman!" Eka's cry echoed from atop the wooden dragon's head.
The clash of the two godlike powers created a cosmic explosion that ripped through the black clouds in the sky, sending shockwaves that could be felt all the way to the heart of Konoha Village.
II. A New Civilization and the Map of the Blood Alliance
The battle ended in silent agony. Just like its predecessor, where Hashirama triumphed over Madara and brought the dawn of a new civilization to all the clans of the Five Elements Continent, the wheels of fate now turned in the opposite direction. In this tear-jerking civil war, Uchiha Darman emerged as the sole victor, defeating the Second Generation Princess in a narrow and heartbreaking victory.
Konoha was instantly torn apart into fragments of contradictory emotions: triumph and sorrow danced together under a somber sky. Darman Uchiha now stood as the shadow of the Third Hokage, but his throne was built on a pile of rubble and grief. On one side of the city, victory lanterns were lit by the factions that supported her. The Uchiha Clan celebrated this triumph with effusive pride, accompanied by a phalanx of loyal allies: the Yamanaka Clan, masters of the mind net, the Akimichi Clan with their immense physical strength, the mysterious Mitarashi Clan, and the Yuhi Clan, experts in illusion. For them, a new dawn had arrived under the Uchiha banner.
But in another corner of the village, a cloud of grief gripped the village. Senju Eka's death left a profound spiritual void. The Senju Clan, who had been the village's primary protectors for decades, mourned their loss with suppressed rage. They were supported by the unwavering loyalty of the Inuzuka Clan, the Shimura Clan, the Sarutobi Clan, the Kurama Clan, and the 12 Konoha Guardian Jounin, who surrounded the empty coffin with bowed heads. The sacred alliance once forged by Hashirama and Madara now hung in the balance, threatened with disintegration by rekindled resentment.
Amidst the chaos, a third faction began to bare its teeth. Several clans that had initially stood behind the Senju clan chose to turn their backs on the Uchiha-Senju conflict. They chose to place renewed loyalty and hope in Uzumaki Rias, proposing her as a legitimate alternative Hokage candidate. This radical group was driven by remnants of the great Uzumaki clan, the pragmatic Haruno clan, the lightning-fast Namikaze clan, and several smaller clans tired of being victimized by the egos of two giant clans.
III. Observers in the Darkness
However, what was most alarming about this entire conspiracy was not the clans' overt movements, but the silence created by Shimura Danzo. The man with eyes as deep as an old well chose to withdraw from the front lines of the civil war. He stood behind the tall window of his secret headquarters, observing the burning map of Konoha from afar with a sinister smile.
Danzo was the embodiment of radical and cold ambition. For this man, the title of Hokage was not just a title, but an absolute instrument for world domination, and he was willing to do anything—including cutting off the hands of his own comrades or sacrificing the lives of thousands of young shinobi—to reach that pinnacle. The death of One Senju and Uchiha Darman's physical exhaustion provided the perfect blank canvas for Danzo to paint his own destiny in Konoha's blood.
Chapter 2: Political Intrigue and the Forbidden Ritual at the Uzumaki Shrine
I. The Fist of Love and the System's Warning
In the still-smoking ruins of the Valley of the End, three young legends—Jiraiya, Tsunade, and Orochimaru—stood frozen, staring at the gravel-strewn ground. Uchiha Darman's body stood amidst the devastation, his breathing ragged and ragged, and his wounds still oozing fresh blood. Around him, important figures such as Rias, Akeno, Izuna, Kagami, Danzo, and Hiruzen circled the area with utmost vigilance.
"Why... why did you all come here?" Darman asked hoarsely, trying to straighten his cracked back.
"Of course it was because we were worried about you, you idiot!" A scream filled with rage and tears cut him off. Before Darman could activate his defense, Tsunade shot forward like a meteor, delivering a bare-handed punch with all her condensed medical chakra directly into Darman's chest.
BOOM!
"This is for my aunt, whom you injured in this ridiculous war!" Tsunade screamed in an icy voice that shook the night. Only Tsunade, the only human on earth, had the audacity to strike a blow against Uchiha Darman, who had just won a war of gods.
The impact of that pure blow was incredibly devastating. Darman's body was thrown backward, dragging dozens of meters on the ground, and a mouthful of fresh blood gushed from his throat.
Had he not been in Sage Mode, which granted him the physical strength of mystical steel, the blow had undoubtedly shattered his heart. Within his consciousness, the cold, disembodied voice of his magical assistant, Angela, suddenly rang out with a red alert:
[Warning: Host has received a critical hit from an ally for 1,500 points.] [Health has drastically decreased by 35%.] [Current Remaining Health Points: 49,500 / 65,000.]
Darman knelt on one knee, wiping the blood from his lips with the back of his hand. "What a blow, Tsunade," Darman whispered, his eyes glinting dangerously. "Now, accept your share." With a single, instantaneous Shunshin, Darman appeared directly in front of Tsunade, flicking her forehead with a finger imbued with pure Sage chakra.
In an instant, Tsunade's body was launched like a bullet into the air, losing consciousness instantly. "Darman! Stop!" Sarutobi Hiruzen shouted in a thunderous voice, preparing to draw his weapon. But before Tsunade's body could hit the cliff, Uzumaki Rias moved swiftly. She stretched out both hands, summoning the Chains of Destruction—the Uzumaki's signature red chakra chains—which instantly caught and locked Tsunade's body in midair, protecting her from instant death.
II. Confession and Oath of Allegiance Under Threat
Darman stood upright again, staring coldly at Hiruzen and Danzo, who stood side by side. His Sage chakra aura soared, dominating the valley's atmosphere, making it difficult for the surrounding Jounin to breathe.
"Now, I ask all of you here," Darman's voice trembled with emphasis. "Who else among you opposes me for the position of Third Hokage? You, Hiruzen? Or you, Danzo? If you desire this mantle, come forth and defeat me now!"
Hiruzen and Danzo stared at each other in tense silence. They knew that fighting Darman in Sage Mode, even if the Uchiha was injured, was tantamount to mass suicide. After a long silence, Hiruzen sighed heavily and lowered his stance. "The position is yours, Darman. Within a week, all of Konoha will worship you as the Third Hokage."
"A wise decision, Hiruzen," Danzo whispered, his voice filled with the venom of intense hatred, though his face forced a submissive smile.
III. The Death Mask Ritual at the Uzumaki Shrine
Meanwhile, far away in a secret corner of the village, Uzumaki Rias silently walked into the abandoned Uzumaki Shrine. Inside the altar room, covered in the dust of history, a figure in a long black robe awaited her. He was Shiba Tatsuya, one of the great elders of the Shiba Clan who guarded the gates to the afterlife.
"You've finally arrived, Princess of Destruction," Tatsuya said in a flat, unwavering voice, yet his energy ripples intimidated Rias's very soul. "Are you truly determined to use the Uzumaki Clan's forbidden resurrection ritual?"
"Yes," Rias replied with a firm gaze, even though her demonic body was trembling violently from the Eternal Sage seal that was binding her powers. "I need her soul back. My friend, Uchiha Akeno, who died a month ago in an ambush at the border."
"Someone from her family came here before and took my sister's demon mask," Tatsuya said flatly. "That man fought with a woman for the mask."
"A shameless man, fighting just to seize a mask from a woman?" Rias sneered, though her heart sank at the divine power radiating from Tatsuya's body. The guard wasn't just bluffing; he was a living representation of an ancient Shinigami entity.
"Have you brought an equivalent offering for this ritual?" Tatsuya asked again.
Rias unfurled a large scroll, revealing a lifeless, white body. "This is White Zetsu, a pure organic being created by Kaguya Otsutsuki in the past."
Tatsuya stared at the white body with slight interest. "Kaguya... didn't the Goddess depart long ago to the Pure Land?"
"No, she's still sealed within the Moon's core, lamenting her fate," Rias replied curtly. Tatsuya snorted softly, "It's a pity for such a powerful entity to end up imprisoned in a gray stone cage. Alright, slowly, wear this Shinigami mask on your face, align it with your soul, and then summon the technique that curses the earth: Edo Tensei!"
Chapter 109: Konoha's Dark Night and the Princess's Reincarnation into the Afterlife
I. Tragedy from Behind the Shadow of the Spiral Mask
One day before the Third Hokage's enthronement ceremony, at the beginning of Konoha's 21st year of existence, a truly dark night descended upon the village. It was the loneliest day in the history of ninja civilization. Tobirama Senju, the Second Hokage, known as the fastest man alive since the time of the Great Ninja War,
Tobirama, who had been a member of the One Nation, One Village Era, was officially declared dead after his spiritual soul was completely absorbed into the Soul Society dimension.
The entire population of Konoha, dressed in black, lined up under the pouring rain, seemingly weeping along with him. At the front of the funeral altar stood Tobirama's three legal wives, from the three founding clans: the Yamanaka Clan, the Uzumaki Clan, and the Uchiha Clan. They stood motionless, mourning the passing of the genius who left a legacy of forbidden knowledge and arts to the world.
However, in the midst of the mourning ceremony, a new disaster erupted without warning. The sky above Konoha suddenly turned pitch black, and a storm of chakra meteors shot down from the sky, destroying the military barracks on the outskirts of the village. Amidst the panic, Uchiha Izuna emerged from the darkness, gasping for breath and his Mangekyo eye bleeding.
"Darman! Someone has removed the Nine-Tails seal from Uzumaki Mito!" Izuna shouted, startling all the village officials present. "I briefly chased after him... he was a mysterious man wearing a spiral mask, possessing incredibly powerful space-time powers!"
Hearing that, all factional differences instantly melted away under the threat of extinction. At Uchiha Kagami's command, all elite shinobi—including Darman, Hiruzen, Danzo, Rias, Jiraiya, and Orochimaru—stood shoulder to shoulder beneath the meteor shower. The newly awakened Rias and Akeno immediately unfurled their sealing chains, holding back the Nine-Tailed Fox's rampage, while Darman leaped to the forefront in his full Sage Mode, subduing the chakra monster back into its sealing vessel with his absolute tyrannical power. Konoha was saved that night, but the wounds in the hearts of its inhabitants grew even more severe.
II. One Senju's Journey to Seireitei
On the other side of the dimension, after his physical death in the Valley of the End, One Senju's soul did not journey to the Pure Land like most ninja. As a kunoichi who had witnessed all the suffering, spiritual corruption, and corrupt machinations behind the tables of power in Konoha, her soul refused to rest in peace in that cursed land. She chose to let her consciousness drift beyond the boundaries of dimensions, migrating to the realm of the gods of death—Soul Society.
During her glorious spiritual transition, Eka's final memory revolved around the image of her deceased father and uncle. "Father... Konoha will remain strong and well, even if one day there is no longer a single Senju blood left on its soil. The strength and spirit of the young ninja there will be the cornerstone of a new revival," she whispered to herself.
Eka also left a spiritual message etched in the heart of her best friend and greatest enemy, Uchiha Darman. After all, they had endured thousands of bloody nights together, bound by a thread of destiny that transcended the boundaries of clan politics. "Darman, you are the right leader to eradicate the corrupt system left behind by our elders. I will faithfully wait for you in the next life... beyond the gates of this afterlife. I hope that, in the new world, we will no longer be born as enemies, but as eternal partners, never separated by the walls of war."
As soon as he set foot on the rocky ground of Rukongai, Eka felt a sense of pure freedom and peace unlike anything he had ever felt in his life in the mortal world. With his remaining sage chakra and incredible resilience, he successfully passed the various spirit selection trials, learned powerful Kido magical arts, and caught the attention of the captains of the Gotei 13 as a new spirit entity with god-like potential.
III. Konoha's New Dawn and Reunion at the End of Time
Back in the human world, under the official leadership of the Third Hokage, Uchiha Darman, Konoha Village slowly rose from the ashes of civil war. Darman proved himself to be a leader who relied not only on the strength of his fists, but also on just wisdom. With the aid of Angela's navigation system, which continuously updated the village's internal data, Darman completely overhauled the corrupt government structure, curtailed Danzo's dark intelligence operations, and built a harmonious bridge of reconciliation between the remnants of the Senju and Uchiha clans.
Powered by a young generation imbued with a new fire, Konoha once again transformed into a beacon of strength and prosperity on the Five Elements Continent. They learned from every drop of blood and every mistake of the past, looking to the future with the conviction that true peace could be achieved without sacrificing their children on the battlefield.
And far at the end of time, when Darman's earthly duties were fully accomplished and his final breath escaped upon the Hokage seat, his soul soared through the void.
A virtual journey to the realm of eternity. There, beneath the eternally blooming spiritual cherry blossom tree in the Seireitei garden, Eka Senju stood waiting for him with the same smile she had when they first met at the academy. Two souls once separated by clan flags and worldly egos were finally reunited, becoming an eternal couple ready to explore new worlds filled with endless wonders.