Chapter 467: Unrest in the Land of Ghosts! Disappeared Gods?
May, Konoha Year 47.
The new Chunin Exams officially began, drawing countless eyes from across the Ninja World... However, Yuhi Getsuryu, Tanaka Gintoki, and Aburame Yuto were disappointed, as at this crucial juncture, Fujiwara Tetsuya had left Konoha with Uchiha Mikoto and Torune Ryoui, heading to the Land of Demons.
"Kyoji-nii?"
"When will Sensei... return from this mission to the Land of Demons?"
Outside the examination grounds, Yuhi Getsuryu, Tanaka Gintoki, and Aburame Yuto, who had just passed the first written test and successfully advanced to the second round, watched the Jonin instructors of various squads gathered around, a flicker of envy in their eyes.
"Who knows?"
"I heard the situation in the Land of Demons is quite tricky; otherwise... Hokage-sama wouldn't have dispatched Tetsuya-nii."
"By the way, this isn't something you should worry about. Tetsuya-nii told me to keep a close eye on you before he left..."
"As Tetsuya-nii's first disciples, you three must fight with all your might to achieve ultimate victory!"
"Otherwise, not only will Tetsuya-nii lose face, but even I... you three know what will happen."
As one of Konoha's top Elite Jonin, Uzumaki Kyoji's standing was also formidable.
Unfortunately, Uzumaki Kyoji had no intention of taking on Genin; otherwise... Hiruzen Sarutobi would not have let Uzumaki Kyoji off so easily.
"Hey~ Kakashi, Minato-sensei, Rin and I passed!"
Amidst Obito's excited voice, several figures emerged from the examination grounds once more.
Looking at Uchiha Obito's simple-minded manner, Kakashi painfully closed his eyes... As a member of the Uchiha Clan, as a Genin who was about to graduate in a year, was there anything to be proud of in this?
...Land of Demons.
Located west of the Land of Earth and the Land of Bears.
As a nation that reveres priestesses and suppresses demons.
The Land of Demons, far from the core of the Ninja World, rarely saw Ninja activity... It was also the nation with the fewest wars in the entire Ninja World, aside from demon uprisings... It had existed for countless years, even before the Sengoku period.
"Is this the Land of Demons?"
"The environment here truly is as the rumors say... harsh and barren."
As several voices rang out, powerful figures arrived, tearing through the air.
Aside from Fujiwara Tetsuya, Uchiha Mikoto, Torune Ryoui, Kakuzu, Sakumo Hatake, Fūchōin Ryūgetsu, Momomiya, Yukihime... all official and provisional members of the Gui Xu Organization were present.
Under the fierce winds, the mysterious Star Robes rustled, instantly elevating their presence.
"But, Emperor... just a mere demon, surely you alone can handle it?"
"Is there a need for all of us to be dispatched?"
This was not only Kakuzu's question but also the question of everyone present.
After Fujiwara Tetsuya unleashed the power of his Mangekyo, going all out in battle... even the combined efforts of Kakuzu, Sakumo Hatake, Fūchōin Ryūgetsu, Momomiya, and Yukihime felt immense pressure.
Let alone a mere demon that could only wreak havoc in the Land of Demons and the Land of Swamps... "Kakuzu, do not underestimate Moryo... Powerful demons like Moryo exist by absorbing the negative energy of humans~"
"This is also why Moryo, after being summoned from the Otherworld, was able to survive in the Ninja World... and why it has not been eliminated over the past thousand years..."
"No one knows how many powerful Ninja have been born in the Ninja World since the Six Paths Sage founded Ninshu..."
"Yet Moryo can still pop out from time to time, stirring up trouble; this is its ability... Underestimating it will lead to great losses."
...Although Fujiwara Tetsuya deliberately maintained a serious demeanor while reminding everyone to be vigilant.
Everyone could still sense Fujiwara Tetsuya's excitement from his... fluctuating tone.
"The Emperor seems very interested in this demon, Moryo?"
After a moment of hesitation, Fūchōin Ryūgetsu couldn't suppress his curiosity and asked.
"Indeed, a little..."
"Fūchōin, I told you before about Ōtsutsuki Kaguya, and the origins of Chakra and Ninja..."
"However, what I know, and the various ancient texts we've uncovered over the years, mostly only trace back to the Six Paths Sage's era."
"Aren't you curious?"
"Before the Six Paths Sage... no, before Ōtsutsuki Kaguya descended upon the Ninja World, what was this world like?"
"Since powerful demons like Moryo exist, then what is the Otherworld where Moryo resides truly like?"
"Since professions like priestesses and Onmyoji exist, and beings like Shinigami, Enma, and Evil Gods exist... beings who wield special powers and are named as gods? Even Ōtsutsuki Kaguya, after arriving in the Ninja World, became the Rabbit Goddess!"
"Then, does this world truly have 'gods'?"
"If they exist, then where did these so-called gods go over the past thousand years? Why did they disappear without a trace?"
"Also, can these so-called gods truly transcend the boundaries of human life and death...?"
"Aren't you curious about these things?"
..."Gulp~~~"
Hearing Fujiwara Tetsuya's murmurs, Kakuzu, Sakumo Hatake, and the others secretly swallowed their saliva.
Their gazes towards Fujiwara Tetsuya grew even more brilliant.
"I knew it... why the Emperor had no interest whatsoever in Ninja World dominance?"
"So, he has set his sights on these matters..."
"Alright~ Everyone, snap out of it. The world we inhabit is merely a corner of the vast star domain..."
"Uncovering the hidden secrets of the Ninja World is just our starting point. Transcending the limits of life and exploring the broader starry sky is the future direction of our Gui Xu..."
At Fujiwara Tetsuya's call, everyone slowly came back to their senses.
However, the apprehension, complexity... all these emotions could not be calmed in a short while.
"Tetsuya... no, Emperor~"
"I suddenly regret not committing suicide sooner~ What you're saying is far more profound than I imagined."
Beside him, Sakumo Hatake couldn't help but give a bitter smile, rubbing his forehead vigorously... "Sakumo-senpai, you no longer have a retreat, do you?"
"Alright~ Some things, we'll chat about when we have time. At this moment... shouldn't we meet the Priestess?"
"If nothing goes wrong, she should have already sensed our arrival..."
Fujiwara Tetsuya was not wrong!
The moment they appeared in the Land of Demons, Miroku, as the Priestess, had already foreseen the presence of Fujiwara Tetsuya and the others through some special ability, and immediately dispatched her trusted aides to search for them.
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