Amid the shattered ruins of the Lava Dimension, waves of scorching heat continued to roll through the air.
Although Tobirama had already seized control of the space, the residual fiery aura had yet to fully dissipate.
At this moment, the once-supreme ruler of the ninja world—Ōtsutsuki Kaguya, the progenitor of chakra—was trapped in a position of extreme humiliation.
Her wrists were pinned high above her head against a jagged rock wall by a single hand. She was completely restrained, unable to move even an inch. Her immaculate white robe was smeared with dust, her long snow-white hair hung messily over her shoulders, and her flawless face was flushed crimson with shame and fury.
"Insolent!!"
"Shameless scoundrel!!"
"How dare you… how dare you treat me like this?!"
Kaguya gritted her teeth, her pale Byakugan eyes brimming with rage and moisture as she struggled desperately. Yet it was all in vain. Her chakra points had already been sealed by Tobirama's overwhelming power. Now, aside from being slightly stronger than an ordinary person, she posed no threat at all.
"Release me at once, you lowly mortal!"
"Crude! Barbaric! Disgraceful!"
She hurled insults nonstop.
At least, she felt she was being fierce.
However—
Faced with this stream of curses, Uchiha Tobirama showed no anger whatsoever. Instead, he raised an eyebrow with interest, a faint smile forming at the corner of his lips.
"Done yelling?"
He leaned closer, deliberately closing the distance, even exhaling warm breath near her face.
"Kaguya, you've been stuck on the moon for a thousand years. Didn't anyone teach you how to curse properly?"
"It's always the same few words—rude, barbaric, insolent."
"There's zero lethality."
He shook his head in clear disappointment.
"It honestly sounds more like you're flirting with me."
"You should really learn how people in the ninja world trash-talk."
"You—!"
Kaguya was left speechless, her mind reeling.
As a lofty celestial being, she had always been worshipped from afar. No one had ever dared approach her, let alone mock her so casually. In her understanding, rudeness was already the harshest possible insult.
"What? Out of words?"
Seeing her flustered, helpless expression, Tobirama felt an odd feeling stir within him.
This Kaguya…
Was actually kind of cute.
That innocent, naïve reaction paired with her cold, divine appearance formed a strangely charming contrast.
"Since you're tired of yelling, calm down and listen."
Tobirama released her wrists, though the seal remained intact. He stepped back, hands returning to his pockets, his demeanor once again aloof and authoritative.
"Kaguya, face reality."
"You are my prisoner now."
"If I want to kill you, it's not impossible—just a bit troublesome."
"So stop clinging to that ridiculous divine pride of yours."
Kaguya rubbed her reddened wrists, leaning weakly against the rock wall, breathing heavily.
The anger in her eyes slowly faded, replaced by deep exhaustion and helplessness.
She couldn't win in a fight.
She couldn't escape.
She couldn't even argue—she had already been mocked for her limited vocabulary.
Silence fell.
She lowered her head, long lashes hiding her emotions.
…So be it.
Humiliating as it was, it was still better than returning to that dark, cold seal.
After a long pause, her voice dropped, filled with resignation.
"What do you want?"
"If you want my chakra… take it. I won't resist."
"Good. That's better."
Tobirama nodded in satisfaction.
"I'm not interested in your chakra. I have more than enough."
"As for what I want…"
He looked her over with an appraising gaze.
"Let's go back first."
With a casual wave of his hand, space warped.
In an instant, the two left the Lava Dimension and reappeared high above the ninja world, thousands of meters in the sky.
Below them stretched a vast, transformed land—towering buildings, flying machinery, and an empire far removed from the primitive world of the past.
"See that?" Tobirama said, pointing downward.
"This is the ninja world now."
"No daimyo. No samurai."
"This is my empire."
Kaguya followed his gaze, surprise flickering in her eyes.
It was nothing like the world she remembered.
"Since you've chosen to live here," Tobirama continued, raising three fingers, his tone turning cold, "you'll follow my rules."
"Rule One."
"Indiscriminate killing is forbidden."
"In your eyes, humans were once nothing more than livestock."
"But now, they're my people."
"If you touch even one without my permission, I'll spank you."
Kaguya frowned instinctively, but swallowed her retort under his icy stare.
"…Understood."
"However," Tobirama added, changing tone, "if someone disrespects you or offends your dignity…"
"Kill them."
"I don't keep useless trash. As my… person, you don't need to bow to ants."
Kaguya's eyes lit up slightly.
This rule, at least, was acceptable.
"Rule Two."
Tobirama's killing intent briefly surfaced.
"This one is crucial."
"There are many women in my palace."
"Friends, assistants, captives."
"They are all part of my household."
He stared directly into Kaguya's eyes.
"You must get along with them."
"If you harm or kill any of them—"
"What if I don't?" Kaguya blurted out instinctively.
"Would you really kill a goddess for mortals?"
"Killing you would be too merciful," Tobirama said with a cold smile.
"If you break this rule…"
"I'll seal you back into a planetary Chibaku Tensei."
Boom.
The words hit harder than any attack.
Kaguya's face went deathly pale, her body trembling violently.
"No—no!"
She grabbed his sleeve in panic.
"I'll obey! I swear!"
"Please don't seal me again!"
"I'll get along with them! No matter what!"
Her pride meant nothing now.
Seeing her terrified, rabbit-like expression, Tobirama smiled inwardly.
"Good."
He patted her head casually.
"As long as you behave, this will be paradise."
"There's food, scenery, and… me."
Kaguya hesitated, then obediently leaned into his hand.
"…I understand."
"Then let's go."
Tobirama wrapped an arm around her waist and vanished.
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Konoha, backyard of the Hokage's residence.
The open-air banquet was in full swing.
Tsunade, Mei Terumī, Konan, Kushina, Shion, and many others gathered together, laughter and chatter filling the courtyard.
"Why hasn't that bastard come back yet?" Tsunade grumbled, already tipsy.
Just then—
Space split open above them.
"Who says I don't want to come home?"
Tobirama descended calmly.
In his arms was a white-haired woman in ancient robes, her beauty breathtaking.
All eyes froze.
Tobirama released her and spoke casually.
"Everyone."
"This is Ōtsutsuki Kaguya."
"The progenitor of chakra."
"From today on, she's family."
Silence.
Then—
"Pff—!!"
Tsunade sprayed her drink.
Kushina stared wide-eyed.
Kaguya stiffened, then remembered the rules.
She forced a small, awkward smile and bowed slightly.
"H-hello…"
"Please… take care of me."