The Hyuga Shall Stand Above, In The Heavens!

Infinite Tsukuyomi—the dream world that Uchiha Madara and Black Zetsu had longed to create. 

To those like Madara and Obito, who had lost all hope in reality, such a dream world seemed like the perfect solution, a way to end all wars. But in truth, Infinite Tsukuyomi, when combined with the Divine Tree's transformation, was merely a method of gathering chakra. 

Without a doubt, the Ten-Tails and its Divine Tree on Earth were far more unique than those on other planets. Hyuga Hitoshi had confirmed this after comparing Earth's Divine Tree with the one on the Sun God Star. 

Earth's Ten-Tails had far greater chakra reserves and strength than its counterpart. After analyzing the situation, Hyuga Hitoshi concluded that the difference wasn't due to the Ten-Tails itself but rather because Earth's energy was uniquely powerful. 

In short, different lands give birth to different Ten-Tails. The energy it absorbs determines its characteristics. 

Because Earth's energy was so potent, it naturally made the ninja world much harder to control compared to other planets. Even the nine Tailed Beasts, which had split from the Ten-Tails, had gained their own will and souls. Under the control of their Jinchuriki, they could even hold their own against the Otsutsuki clan. 

Everything pointed to Earth being special. Yet, the areas that had been explored so far were limited. One day, the truth behind Earth's uniqueness would come to light, but for now, Hyuga Hitoshi had only one goal—protecting this land and spreading the name of the Sun God Kingdom across the world. 

Blinding light pierced through everything. Under Hyuga Hitoshi's control, all the competitors closed their eyes. At the same time, the chakra that should have been absorbed by the Divine Tree and transmitted back was instead being drawn toward the Golden Wheel Tenseigan floating in the sky. 

This was Hyuga Hitoshi's most crucial step—surpassing Otsutsuki Shibai, surpassing the gods of this world. By using Earth's unique energy to power a dual Infinite Tsukuyomi, he had linked the Golden Wheel Tenseigan, the Ten-Tails, and Earth itself as one. 

For a brief moment, he could feel everything—the stunned ninjas watching from the outside, the competitors lost in the dreamworld's trial, the three Otsutsuki members who were shaken by his overwhelming presence, the divine consorts who were deeply attached to him, the maids who looked up to him in admiration, and the children who shared his blood. 

He could "see" it all. The warmth of this connection made him unconsciously reach out his hand. In the next instant, an intense warmth filled his embrace. 

The massive Golden Wheel Tenseigan, glowing with its Nine Tomoe markings, began to shrink, compressing until it completely merged with Hyuga Hitoshi's shadow. 

The evolution was complete. 

With Earth's energy guiding him and the faith of countless people behind him, Hyuga Hitoshi had successfully absorbed the Golden Wheel Tenseigan, the strongest power he possessed outside of his own body. Now, he could feel countless new abilities within him. Every movement of his hand felt like it could shatter the heavens. 

Once again, he had chosen the right path. 

By using chakra infused with Earth's energy as a medium, he had perfectly merged with the Golden Wheel Tenseigan, making the process even smoother. 

The leap in power was overwhelming. Looking at the ninja world, looking beyond Earth, and into the vast universe—everything seemed different. Space no longer felt cold and lifeless. He could clearly sense life across distant light-years, as if breaking through one final barrier would reveal an entirely new existence. 

This was the difference between a mortal and a god. 

It was just like in his previous life—no matter how much humanity observed, they could never detect other forms of life. But now, what Hyuga Hitoshi saw was a world far more vivid than anything an ordinary person could ever perceive. 

He was certain—Otsutsuki Shibai had reached this level spiritually, but his physical body had failed to keep up. He could "see" those incredible worlds but could never enter them. It must have been unbearable. That was why Shibai had abandoned his physical form and ventured into other dimensions. 

But Hyuga Hitoshi was different. 

Now that he had reached the level of crossing dimensions, he could easily detect the pathways that Otsutsuki Shibai had used for his spiritual travel. Through these, he could trace Shibai's steps and locate the marks he had left in various dimensions. 

Just as Dragon Style had theorized, because Shibai had traveled between dimensions spiritually, he had planted many "resurrection markers" as backups. But just like how Hyuga Hitoshi would always rise to power in any timeline, Shibai would always take on the role of the villain. 

"This power…" 

Clenching his fist, he withdrew his thoughts. 

The vision of the vast universe faded away. 

After all, when a god unintentionally gazes upon the world, the sheer pressure it brings is suffocating. Those around him would instinctively fall to their knees in worship. 

The people of the ninja world didn't know what had just happened, but they were sure of one thing— 

From this day forward, the man known as the Sun God was no longer just a title. He was real.

He is the only god in the ninja world, the eternal god! 

When Hyuga Hitoshi looked away, the overwhelming pressure finally disappeared. Under the mercy of a god, they finally had the courage to lift their heads and look at him again. 

Though he had evolved, Hyuga Hitoshi was still himself. The only thing that had changed was his strength, so he hadn't forgotten his purpose. 

Moving forward alone, abandoning everything just to pursue his own transformation? 

That path was far too lonely. That's why he still couldn't understand Otsutsuki Shibai's actions. Hyuga Hitoshi didn't see himself as a proper god because his humanity was still his dominant trait. He still had attachments to the ninja world and didn't want to leave it behind. Instead, he wanted to spread the Sun God Kingdom's torch to other dimensions and witness different life forms! 

As a god, he couldn't handle everything personally. He needed powerful subordinates, which was the true purpose of the Divine Guard—protectors of the god, following in his footsteps, crossing dimensions, and waging divine wars. That was what the Divine Guard was meant to do. 

The Otsutsuki Clan was no longer a threat after Shibai's departure. Their only way to survive was to submit and offer everything they had. Otherwise, they would face the wrath of a god! 

Lowering his gaze, Hyuga Hitoshi looked at the chosen members of the Divine Guard. The images before him showed the new lives they had experienced inside the Infinite Tsukuyomi. 

The Infinite Tsukuyomi was a test of one's heart. In that dream world, they would confront their past fears or make up for past regrets. Hyuga Hitoshi believed that, like Naruto and Sasuke, they would emerge from this experience stronger, capable of resisting the erosion of the imperfect chakra fruit and gaining new power. 

The Divine Guard, the protectors of the god, needed the strength to match their role. Though this power was granted by the god, they had to earn it through their own efforts. This was the unique trial of those who followed the divine. 

".What do you think?" 

In a corner of the meeting hall, Isshiki, Momoshiki, and Urashiki gathered. The shock in their eyes had only just faded. With the Sun God Seal now on their foreheads, they found themselves genuinely believing that surrender had been the right choice. 

There was no other reason. 

Even from just a brief glance, when Hyuga Hitoshi observed the universe, they had felt the same crushing pressure they once experienced in front of Shibai! 

No, perhaps it was even heavier than Shibai's! 

It was a fear that reached deep into their souls. Forget about resisting—just looking at him directly made them feel ashamed, as if they were unworthy. 

For members of the Otsutsuki Clan, this was something they had never imagined. 

"Dragon-Style's defeat was well deserved." 

Urashiki swallowed hard. 

"I think we need to change our mindset. If he really has Shibai's power…" 

Otsutsuki Isshiki suddenly shuddered. 

A true god was an all-knowing, all-powerful being! 

Which meant… their identities as spies were already exposed? 

Before, they had dared to act as spies because they didn't believe that anyone in this universe, aside from Shibai, could reach that level. And Shibai was a unique existence among the Otsutsuki—born with three distinct eyes and royal horns, a genius with talent never seen before in their clan. 

Even for someone like Shibai, it had taken thousands of years of devouring chakra fruits to reach godhood. 

But how could Hyuga Hitoshi, a mere human from Earth, achieve the same? 

"Against someone like this, I don't think even our clan's elders… even if they all joined forces…" 

When facing an all-powerful god, one must be careful with their words. The moment a god was mentioned, they would know. This was true omniscience! 

A real god's power was far beyond that fake version of omnipotence possessed by Eida from Kara. After all, Eida's power only came from modifications using Shibai's remains—just a tiny fraction of his strength. That kind of power wasn't something an ordinary person could control. 

Besides, after Kara had surrendered, Eida had been created ahead of schedule and sent to the maid selection process. Who knew if she had already been ruined by now? 

When dealing with true omnipotence, extreme caution was necessary. It was best to speak in incomplete sentences. 

But as the saying goes, "Among three people, there will always be one who can teach you something." Urashiki had always been good at thinking ahead. After a moment of silence, he coughed lightly and spoke. 

"I, Otsutsuki Urashiki, will forever be loyal to the Sun God! A spy? Impossible! We have admired the Sun God for a long time. Joining the Divine Guard is our way of fighting against the evil Otsutsuki Clan!" 

"Oh, great Sun God, your devoted follower prays for your mercy." 

A warm power seeped from the Sun God Seal. At that moment, Urashiki let out a sigh of relief, as if he genuinely believed his own words. 

Well, to be honest, he really did think that way now. 

After all, the three of them, as spies, had been given the Sun God Seal at full strength. Over time, their thoughts would inevitably change, turning them into the most loyal members of the Divine Guard. 

Normally, Hyuga Hitoshi wouldn't use the Sun God Seal to alter someone's mind, but different people required different methods. He never showed mercy to his enemies. 

"It works!" 

After making his declaration, Urashiki looked excited, as if he had just figured everything out.

Damn it, if the enemy is unbeatable, then why not just join them? 

If I don't resist, then they can't hit me. That way, I'll be completely untouchable! 

But this actually isn't good news. 

Urashiki's reaction to all that rambling just now indirectly confirmed something: the great Sun God has truly reached the level of Shibai. Facing an enemy like that, the home planet doesn't stand a chance. 

"Maybe... we should just surrender!" 

Finally, Momoshiki, who had always looked down on Earthlings and called them lowly beings, spoke up. 

He took a deep breath and touched the warm Sun God Seal. Suddenly, he realized there was no reason to follow his clan to their doom. 

Isn't life good right now? 

Not only had he gained respect and admiration from many, but his strength had also improved significantly. The idea of endlessly devouring chakra fruits to become a god was nothing more than a fantasy—his strength simply wasn't enough for that. So why not surrender early? Maybe he could even earn a higher status, return to the home planet as a mediator, convince his own branch of the clan to surrender, then turn against the Otsutsuki and hand over the entire home planet to the Sun God. That would earn him absolute trust! 

If he was going to switch sides, he had to go all in. 

Momoshiki felt absolutely no guilt about betraying his home planet. 

Besides... 

Was this really betrayal? 

"The Sun God and I are practically family!" 

Otsutsuki Momoshiki said proudly, looking nothing like the broken man he had been after giving away his sister. 

"We can just treat this as an internal power struggle within the clan. It's just a regime change, after all. 

Look at the Sun God—his features, his traits. Other than not having horns, isn't he basically a pure-blooded Otsutsuki? His Byakugan is purer than anyone's, and he even has a Rinnegan from consuming a chakra fruit." 

So... 

"What's wrong with helping my brother-in-law seize power and letting the Sun God's brilliance shine over the Otsutsuki?" 

It made perfect sense! 

His reasoning was so convincing that even Urashiki and Isshiki had to admire it. 

Urashiki and Isshiki gave him a thumbs-up, impressed. 

But Urashiki, being a smart man, fell into thought for a moment before speaking again. 

"I don't disagree with your plan. In fact, I also think life here is much better than having to bow and scrape on the home planet. That place has been running for so long that it's filled with useless old geezers who do nothing but order others around. They need to be cleaned out. 

But you have to admit—if we want to spread the Sun God's glory to the Otsutsuki clan, the elders will never allow it." 

They had to be dealt with. They were the biggest obstacle to reclaiming the home planet. 

"It's simple. Have you forgotten our previous plan—cough—our idea about planetary revival?" 

Maybe it was the Sun God's guidance after he surrendered, but Momoshiki's intelligence seemed to have shot up. He quickly proposed his idea. 

"That's a power the home planet can't refuse. As long as we send the message back and they confirm it..." 

They'll rush to Earth and walk straight into their deaths! 

At that moment, the three-man team came up with their plan! 

The first mission of the Divine Guard officially began!