[Here's an interesting hypothesis: Ōtsutsuki Toneri was able to awaken the Tenseigan precisely because he possessed pure Ōtsutsuki lineage and Chakra, while simultaneously seizing the high-purity Byakugan of Hyūga Hanabi. Only after meeting these two conditions did he succeed.]
[So then, what about Hyūga Hinata, the "Byakugan Princess," who possesses the purest Byakugan bloodline. If a large amount of Ōtsutsuki Chakra were infused into her, or if she fused enough Byakugan, would she also be able to awaken the Tenseigan?]
[It probably would be possible. So if that had happened, in "The Last," it would have turned into a husband-and-wife duo beating up the third wheel.]
Although he didn't understand what "The Last" referred to at the end of the Sky Screen's message, Hiashi no longer had the mind to care about that.
He couldn't help but fix his gaze on his eldest daughter.
He had never imagined that this child—whom he had always considered untalented, weak-willed, and unfit to inherit the main family—actually possessed the purest Byakugan bloodline.
Moreover, according to the Sky Screen, if she met the conditions, she had the top potential to awaken the Tenseigan.
The Tenseigan!
Once someone possessed it, their strength would instantly rival the Six Paths level. That was far more impressive than the Uchiha's flashy Mangekyō Sharingan.
Sure, Uchiha Madara was powerful, but did he have Six Paths-level strength? Most likely not.
Although he hadn't seen Senju Hashirama and Uchiha Madara with his own eyes, as an ancient Shinobi clan of the world, the family had records of their battle.
That battle at the Valley of the End—though earth-shattering—absolutely did not reach the exaggerated level of the Tenseigan.
The power to split the moon was beyond the current understanding of the Shinobi World.
Thinking of this, Hiashi's breathing grew somewhat rapid.
But what about Hanabi?
That guy named Toneri actually stole her Byakugan in the future.
Should he... put the Caged Bird seal on Hanabi as soon as possible?
But Hiashi shook his head, instantly rejecting the idea.
If not Hanabi, there was still Hinata, and the other main family members, and even his own eyes. There was no way he could put the Caged Bird seal on all of them.
He just didn't know how powerful this Ōtsutsuki Toneri was right now. And there was also no way to get to the moon. Otherwise, he could formulate a plan. It would be wonderful if he could really make Hinata awaken the Tenseigan.
Though the protection for Hinata and Hanabi must be strengthened. With the Sky Screen saying this, Hinata had probably become a target for everyone.
"Tou-san?" Hinata's voice came from behind, carrying a hint of unease.
Hiashi turned his head and looked at Hinata's young, immature face. He was silent for a moment, then said: "Hinata, starting today, your training will be doubled."
Hinata was stunned: "Ah?"
"Also." Hiashi looked toward the guards nearby. "The protection for Hinata and Hanabi must be strengthened. Without my order, you are not to leave their side for even a second!"
The guards nodded in unison.
---
Meanwhile, at an underground base somewhere in the Shinobi World.
Orochimaru's eyes shone with intensity, flickering with unprecedented greed and excitement.
"I really didn't expect…" His voice was barely able to contain his excitement. "These Bloodline Limits to hide so many secrets."
He stood up and paced back and forth in the laboratory.
"It seems my target is no longer just that kid Uchiha Sasuke."
He stopped walking and licked his lips.
"Hyūga Hinata… seems even more suitable as my vessel."
As for gender?
Orochimaru had never cared about that.
As long as he could obtain power, explore the pinnacle of Ninjutsu, and touch the mysteries of immortality, he was willing to pay any price.
Although he might not necessarily be able to obtain the so-called Ōtsutsuki bloodline or Chakra, as long as he obtained Hinata's body, he could clone a large number of Byakugan, and would still be able to awaken the Tenseigan.
"Hehehe, Tenseigan... Six Paths level, what wonderful power."
"However, even the Sage of the Six Paths' younger brother didn't achieve immortality. He only left behind a bloodline legacy. No matter how strong the Tenseigan is, it's a shame that it doesn't grant immortality."
Kabuto stood nearby: "Orochimaru-sama, then what should we do next?"
"Continue preparations," Orochimaru said, "But the targets need to be adjusted."
"I want both Uchiha Sasuke and Hyūga Hinata."
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[Another Timeline]
On the Moon.
"This Sky Screen!"
A man stomped his foot in frustration, his face livid.
"It actually leaked our plans! Damn this thing!"
Toneri, on the other hand, was distracted, his mind still recalling Hinata's mature image from just now.
[Aside from the Tenseigan, the Byakugan has another advanced state—the Pure Eye (Jōgan).]
[And its possessor is none other than Kinshiki Ōtsutsuki Boruto—who embodies the killer instinct of Naruto, the coolness of Sasuke, the speed of Minato, the intelligence of Jiraiya, the health of Itachi, the high intellect of Kaguya, the experience of Madara, the caution of Kabuto, Naruto's Talk no Jutsu, Kakashi's calmness, and a pain surpassing even Pain's!]
The image on the Sky Screen instantly shifted.
A young man wearing a black cloak, holding a long sword in his right hand, with some mysterious purple markings on his face and right arm appeared on the screen.
The most striking feature was his unique right eye—a blue pupil with pale blue iris, and dark-colored sclera. Its strange beauty was impossible to look away from.
As the scene shifted, the setting could be seen as a ruin.
A ruin of Konoha.
Broken walls and crumbling foundations, with smoke filling the air.
The once-prosperous village was now in shambles.
Opposite Boruto, a man wielding a long blade spoke: "The age of the shinobi... is over!"
Boruto in the image was unfazed. He slowly tied his forehead protector around his head, a determined light flashing in his eyes.
"Even so... I am still a Shinobi!"
And with those words, the two clashed.
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[Konoha, Year 83]
"Boruto!!"
Naruto stood up abruptly, knocking over his chair with a loud crash. He stared fixedly at the now fading Sky Screen, his pupils contracting sharply.
Although he didn't know why the Sky Screen called him 'Kinshiki Ōtsutsuki Boruto,' he was certain he couldn't be mistaken—that was Boruto from the future.
His own son!
But what was going on? Why was he wearing a rogue-nin's forehead protector?
And what happened to Konoha?
Himawari was startled by her father's reaction, carefully tugging at his sleeve: "Dad..."
Boruto stood to the side, also stunned.
He looked at his future self on the Sky Screen, and at the scratch across the Konoha forehead protector, feeling somewhat at a loss.
Naruto took a deep breath, forcing himself to calm down, and pulled Boruto tightly into his arms.
"Boruto, no matter what happens in the future, you are my son. No matter what difficulties you encounter, you must believe in us, believe in your companions."
"Don't bear it all alone."
Boruto was taken aback for a moment, then grinned: "Got it, Dad!"
But a glint of curiosity also flashed in his eyes.
What exactly had his future self experienced?
And that eye... what was it? The Jōgan, what kind of abilities did it have?
Moreover, who was that person talking about ending the age of shinobi?
A flurry of questions raced through Boruto's mind—until Himawari interrupted him. She said cheerfully from the side, "Big brother, your eye looked so cool!"
Boruto touched his right eye, his tone somewhat regretful, "I don't have it yet."
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