After Hui summoned Hashirama and Uzumaki Mito, the courtyard grew even livelier.
However, there was an unmistakable tension between Tobirama and Madara that everyone could feel.
These two simply couldn't stand each other.
Fortunately, Senju Hashirama was present, otherwise, the situation could have escalated quickly.
This had always been the reason why Hui hadn't let the two meet before.
But now that he had brought them together, it meant Hui was confident enough to diffuse the murderous intent between them.
Of course, eliminating their hostility altogether? That was beyond even him.
"I'll have to trouble you once more,"
Hui said, turning to Ōtsutsuki Hagoromo. The Sage of Six Paths nodded and summoned another figure.
"Izuna!"
Madara's pupils contracted as he instantly rushed to Uchiha Izuna's side.
"Brother?!"
Uchiha Izuna, still in a daze, relaxed the moment he saw Madara.
"Senju Hashirama... Senju Tobirama?"
He asked in confusion, glancing around at the familiar yet unfamiliar faces.
But before anyone could respond, more figures began to appear, one after another.
"Looks like everyone's a bit confused. Let me explain what's going on."
Hui stepped forward, his voice calm and steady.
This was the surprise he had prepared, a small reunion.
"The Pure Land is vast. Although everyone's departed loved ones are there, searching for each person individually is incredibly difficult. So, for now, I could only bring back Grandpa Hashirama and the others. The rest… we'll have to wait until later."
As Hui explained, many people's eyes lit up with hope.
The thought of finding the souls of their loved ones and seeing them again was enough to stir their hearts profoundly.
At the same time, they couldn't help but marvel at Hui's boundless abilities.
To bring the dead back to the living world, such power was almost beyond comprehension.
And then… there was the Sage of Six Paths!
Everyone cautiously glanced at the old man chatting leisurely with the Nine-Tails inside Nawaki. Their hearts trembled.
They never imagined the Sage of Six Paths was real, and not only that, Hui knew him personally.
This was mythology turning into reality.
That night was one of celebration for ordinary people. They indulged in their joy from day to night, and into the deep hours of the evening.
For Tsunade and the others, it was a night of reunion, a chance to see family members who had long since passed.
Uzumaki Mito held Tsunade's hand, speaking gently. Madara was explaining the changes in the world to Hashirama, while Tobirama and Izuna exchanged their usual barbed remarks.
Meanwhile, Hui sat with Sakumo and others, chatting about the true nature of this world.
Though there was no immediate urgency, Hui had already decided to convene a high-level meeting of the Sage Shinobi Nation's leaders in a week to reveal the world's true nature to the elites.
So, whether he spoke of it now or later didn't make much difference.
But once he began to reveal the truth, everyone was left utterly speechless.
It wasn't just shock, it was as if their entire understanding of the world had been flipped upside down, their very beliefs shattered.
The revelations were simply too unbelievable, too unimaginable.
Even Hashirama and the others were stunned into silence, unable to find words.
And to make matters more awkward…
Especially for Madara and Hashirama.
Because, in a certain sense, they were "brothers."
And their "father," the Sage of Six Paths, was right there with them.
If the Sage of Six Paths hadn't been present, Madara might have been fine. After all, he had known the truth for quite some time.
But with the Sage standing there, the situation became... well, awkward.
However, Hui didn't mind the awkwardness one bit. After all, he wasn't the one feeling uncomfortable.
In fact, Hui and the others, watching the three squirm in their discomfort, could barely hold back their laughter.
It wasn't just Madara and Hashirama feeling awkward, even Tobirama and Izuna shared the same discomfort.
The Uchiha and Senju clans had always been mortal enemies, each harboring deep-seated hatred, eager to annihilate the other.
And yet, the truth was that these two clans were actually brother clans, sharing the same ancestor…
The two locked eyes and, in that moment, both saw the absurdity and awkwardness reflected in each other's gaze.
"The Ōtsutsuki clan… to think that beneath this beautiful starry sky, there exists such a powerful race—and they're our enemies."
Minato spoke as he gazed up at the stars, his heart finally understanding the many decisions Hui had made.
No wonder Hui had taken such actions, everything had a purpose.
"The universe is vast, full of wonders. The existence of other life forms isn't surprising.
Besides, whether it's the Ōtsutsuki clan or any other species, they will eventually be conquered by us.
"The universe will bear the immortal legend of the Tree Emperor!"
Nawaki also looked up at the sky, speaking with unwavering confidence. There wasn't a trace of fear in his voice, only pure excitement.
Having heard countless tales from Hui about the myriad worlds and the grand universe, a seed had long been planted in his heart, the desire to make humanity known across the cosmos.
When the world had been unified, Nawaki had felt lost for a while, his goals unclear, and a sense of confusion hanging over him.
But now, he felt reinvigorated, his entire body surging with energy, and his blood boiling with excitement.
"The universe… the stars… life forms… the Eight Gates Sage Ascension Technique."
Shikaku Nara muttered these words to himself, fully comprehending the scope of Hui's plans.
In his heart, Hui, who was already a towering figure, now seemed even more divine, like a god.
Shikaku knew that Hui was paving a path of survival for humanity, a road that could even lead to the heavens.
Without the Eight Gates Sage Ascension Technique, humanity's peak achievements would merely rest with Nawaki.
Not even Senju Hashirama or Uchiha Madara could surpass that level.
Let alone contend with the far more powerful Ōtsutsuki clan.
If they truly ventured into the stars, they would quickly be wiped out by these advanced cosmic races.
This was the gap in the very essence of life.
But the Eight Gates Sage Ascension Technique allowed humanity to elevate its life force, to become gods and sages, and to carve out a future for humanity in the vast universe.
What an incredible plan! what a monumental contribution! For humanity, calling Hui a god was no exaggeration.
"Sigh, to think that after all our struggles, the Hyuga, Senju, Uchiha, and Uzumaki—the four great ninja clans—all come from the same source.
"The Ōtsutsuki clan… they're powerful enough to inspire fear in anyone's heart."
Hiashi spoke, his tone reflective. Due to Hui's influence, the Hyuga clan's oppressive Main and Branch family system had been reformed.
Of course, reforming the Hyuga clan wasn't an easy task.
At the time, there had been significant opposition.
But after Hui introduced the Eight Gates Sage Ascension Technique and gave the Hyuga clan an ultimatum, to choose between maintaining their current system or embracing the new cultivation method, the clan began to waver.
The world's power system was destined to change.
Chakra would soon be obsolete.
Without the ability to cultivate with senjutsu chakra and natural energy, the Hyuga clan, once one of the most prestigious in the shinobi world, would quickly fall to the bottom.
After weighing the pros and cons, they had no choice but to compromise.
Furthermore, due to Hiashi's deep affection for his brother Hizashi, and with his full support as the head of the clan, the Hyuga eventually abolished the Main and Branch family system, uniting as one.
This was also why Hizashi Hyuga had chosen to follow Hui.
"No matter how strong our enemies are, we must believe in Lord Mochizuki Hui.
"As long as he's here, this world will establish itself in the universe. This world will have a bright future!"
Minato's words eased the slight unease in Hizashi's heart.
Yes, as long as Hui was here, the future of this world would shine brightly.
…
After Hui's wedding, a week quickly passed, and the world slowly returned to calm from the wave of joy.
Then, on this particular day, Hui issued an Edict.
In ten days, the first Sage Shinobi Nation Representative Conference would be held.
Representatives from the five major regions of the world, from every village and corner, were summoned to Hidden Sage Village to attend.
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