XX-level Hokage

Before he could finish speaking, the emperor waved his hand to interrupt him. The emperor's expression was solemn as he said softly, "I cannot stand by and watch her go there to her death. Besides, I need to see what exactly will fall at the location of the divine tree."

Having said that, he turned his horse around and charged straight down the mountainside. The soldiers behind him, seeing the emperor set off, had no choice but to hurry and follow.

Braving the fierce wind, Mashiro rode her horse swiftly towards the sacred tree.

The Divine Tree was situated on a vast plain, surrounded by towering mountains that arched around it like volcanoes. The closer one got to the Divine Tree, the more Mashiro could feel the oppressive aura emanating from its immense size.

Compared to this enormous divine tree, even the smallest leaf on it would probably be dozens of times larger than her entire body. "Truly enormous!"

Mashiro couldn't help but sigh; this was the source of chakra. In the night sky, the bright light seemed to be getting closer and closer to the ground.

Mashiro had already arrived at the vicinity of the Divine Tree, quietly awaiting the arrival of the object falling from the sky. "Tap-tap-tap-tap"

On the vast plain, the sound of galloping hooves echoed across the land as the emperor and his entourage headed towards the sacred tree, leaving behind a trail of dust.

When the emperor and his entourage arrived near the sacred tree, a series of rapid explosions were heard in the sky.

In the sky, the bright light shone even brighter, like a falling meteor, with specks of flame trailing behind it. "—"

Suddenly, a loud noise resounded through the sky, high in the clouds.

If someone were to look from a distance, they would see that the divine tree was actually swaying its branches and leaves, with its enormous, countless leaves shaking and creating a huge commotion.

Upon seeing this, the emperor's face turned pale instantly, and his heart skipped a beat.

However, suddenly a huge beam of light burst forth from the top of the divine tree, shooting straight into the sky and striking the rapidly falling object.

This sudden turn of events stunned everyone present, including Mashiro.

Then, before anyone could react, the intense flames that had erupted from the rapidly falling object vanished, as if it had been enveloped by some kind of white light.

Its downward trend suddenly slowed down.

From the high night sky, like a pure white firefly, it gently drifted down to the ground. Mashiro watched this scene, smiled softly, and murmured, "As expected of Kaguya."

The emperor, positioned on the ground, wore an expression of astonishment, while the soldiers around him exclaimed excitedly, "The divine tree! The divine tree has actually manifested its power!"

Gradually, the fluorescence on the falling object slowly transformed into dissipating starlight, scattering into the air and appearing quite beautiful against the night sky. As the fluorescence faded, it seemed to become an ordinary object, its descent accelerating again, and its true form began to emerge.

After Guan Zi and the others saw the true form of the object falling from the sky, they were also stunned.

"Your Majesty, it seems...it appears to be a woman?" a soldier with keen eyesight stammered to the emperor.

"Another woman?" The emperor couldn't help but glance at Mashiro, who was smiling. Suddenly, the speed of the fall increased again.

"Mashiro, quickly save her! If she falls, she will die!" the Emperor exclaimed.

“I would have saved her even without you telling me, but even if I hadn’t, she wouldn’t have died from the fall,” Mashiro said softly, her eyes filled with fervor. “Hoo—”

The sharp sound of wind breaking through the air echoed across the sky, and the wide, white clothes of the descending woman fluttered slightly, making her look like a banished immortal.

As her figure drew closer to the ground, just as she was about to crash, Mashiro activated her Rinnegan and instantly appeared in the air. She materialized directly beneath the woman, her arms slowly extending to catch her falling body.

Her wide, red and white robes suddenly began to dance, and her long white hair floated gently, intertwining with the strands of hair that were being blown by the wind. Time seemed to stand still at that moment.

Mashiro stood in the air, gently gazing at the woman sleeping peacefully in his arms, her mind seemingly lost in thought. "Hmm..."

Just then, the woman in his arms let out a soft groan. Her fair face and slightly raised eyebrows were touched. After a while, she slowly opened her eyes.

"Um...?"

Clearly, when she woke up and found herself in Mashiro's arms, a stunned expression appeared on her pretty, fair face.

She stared blankly, seemingly not yet realizing what had happened. Her delicate red lips were slightly parted, and she stared blankly at Mashiro, who was holding her.

Chapter 96: My name is Kaguya Otsutsuki.

The woman lay quietly in Mashiro's arms, her pure white eyes fixed on him, showing no sign of panic or desire to leave.

The wide, light-colored robe draped over her body, yet it still managed to outline Nana's figure.

Her face was very pale, almost sickly, but combined with her delicate and beautiful features, it gave her an indescribable charm.

Her long, silver hair cascaded down to her waist, spreading out in a way that gave her a beautiful and captivating appearance.

Their eyes met. Mashiro's gaze was incredibly gentle and calm, while the woman stared blankly at Mashiro's Rinnegan.

Neither of them spoke. Mashiro, holding her, slowly lowered her to the ground. "Thud!"

The two landed gently on the ground, and the emperor and others quickly spurred their horses over. "Do you need me to put you down?" Zhen Zi asked with a smile.

Upon hearing Mashiro's words, the woman snapped out of her daze and adopted a cool and aloof demeanor.

She gently lifted the wide hem of her skirt, stepped out of Mashiro's embrace, and stood steadily on the ground. Only then was her appearance fully revealed to everyone present.

Her figure was partially obscured by the large robes, and the few glimpses of her fair and slender skin revealed made one realize how delicate and graceful she was.

Her waist-length, silvery-white hair spread out behind her like a curtain of scattered starlight from the Milky Way, and her incredibly fair and delicate face looked cool and captivating.

Two crimson dots above her eyebrows, her eyes possessed a pure, clear whiteness, and her delicate red lips added to her captivating beauty against her fair face. "What a beautiful woman."

Behind Guan Zi, the soldiers all took a deep breath and their faces flushed the moment they saw her face.

Unlike Mashiro, although Mashiro is beautiful, she is young and does not quite fit the aesthetic standards of this world. People will find her pretty, but they won't have any particular feelings for her.

Kaguya, on the other hand, is mature, sexy, and graceful. (Simply put, most people in this world are attracted to mature women, while Mashiro is a young girl.)

Even the emperor couldn't help but gaze intently at the woman, his mind racing with thoughts, yet a strange feeling stirred within him. "Only such a beautiful woman is worthy of Your Majesty."

"This woman's ability to receive the blessing of the divine tree might truly be a marriage ordained by the divine tree for Lord Guanzi," several soldiers behind the emperor said with delight.

Hearing the soldier's words behind him, Guan Zi's eyes widened slightly, and his breathing became slightly heavier.

"Hello, I am the master of this land. May I ask where you come from? And what is your relationship with the divine tree?" the emperor asked gently. *Clatter!*

However, just as he finished speaking, a noise came from the side.

Upon hearing the warrior's words, the woman, who had remained silent since appearing, inexplicably took a small step back. Her body, draped in a wide robe, shifted slightly, hiding behind Mashiro.

Those fair eyes now held a strong intent, and they looked at the Emperor and his men with some wariness, as if they regarded the Emperor and his warriors as enemies.

When Guan Zi saw this scene, for some reason, he felt a strange sense of loss.

"Don't worry, this was just my subordinate's idle talk. Our Ancestral Kingdom will only warmly welcome visitors from outer space and will absolutely not do anything to harm you. Please rest assured," the Emperor hurriedly explained, then glared angrily at the soldier who had spoken out of turn.

Upon hearing the Emperor's words, the woman's guarded expression eased slightly, and her fair face relaxed a little. However, she remained standing behind Zhenbai, without moving an inch.

"Don't worry, I'm not a bad person. Although the person next to you came into this world in a different way than you, she is also an anomaly like you."

Visitors from around the world. "The Emperor continued.

However, the woman didn't seem surprised by these words. The emperor glanced at Mashiro for help.

"What's your name?" Mashiro asked softly. She wanted to confirm it one last time.

After hearing Mashiro's words, the woman glanced at Mashiro.

Immediately afterwards, she took a step back, her slender arms wrapped in a wide robe slightly adjusting her clothes, gently clasped her hands together in front of her, and whispered, "My name is Kaguya Otsutsuki."

Name: Kaguya Ootaki Gender: Female

Age: ? ? ? Affection Level: 20

Relationship: Clan (self-perceived)

Affection Reward (50): Otsutsuki Bloodline Affection Reward (90): Chakra Fruit

Upon seeing the text displayed on the panel, Mashiro's eyes darkened.

As she said this, a gentle breeze swept across the field, ruffling Kaguya's white silver hair.

Under the starlight of the night, her full head of silver hair danced in the wind like a gorgeous ripple, her fleeting beauty making everyone reluctant to look away.

At this moment, Kaguya clasped her hands together in front of her, gently bowing her head. A serene expression graced her fair face, and her eyes were slightly narrowed. Hearing her words and seeing Kaguya's beautiful appearance, everyone present was stunned.

At this moment, the emperor's pupils reflected only the figure of Kaguya, who was slightly bowing. His heart raced and his lips became slightly dry.

The warriors behind him were even more horrified, their eyes wide open as if they wanted to gouge out their own eyeballs, staring intently at the noble and incredibly beautiful Kaguya before them.

"Hello, Kaguya-san. My name is Hyuga Mashiro." Mashiro looked at Kaguya, gave a slight bow, and said softly.

"Hyuga?" Kaguya seemed somewhat surprised by Mashiro's name. Mashiro sensed Kaguya's confusion but didn't offer any explanation.

“I’ve finished looking at the Divine Tree, let’s go back.” Mashiro said to Tenshi, holding Kaguya’s hand.

"I've finished looking at it. Yes, we should go back now. However, Miss Kaguya, we don't have any extra horses." The Emperor was still captivated by Kaguya's beauty and hadn't fully recovered.

"I'll take care of her. Let's go." Qi Bai helped the somewhat dazed Kaguya onto the horse, then mounted himself.

"I see, that's fine then." After saying that, the Emperor mounted his horse. For some reason, even though Mashiro was also a woman, he felt a little strange seeing her and Kaguya embracing like that.

During the journey, Mashiro held Kaguya in her arms, their bodies pressed tightly together. "You are from the clan," Kaguya said, about to ask something.

“Let’s talk about it when we get back to our place,” Mashiro interrupted her softly.

Kaguya didn't pay attention. She looked up at the starry sky, her eyes somewhat glazed over, lost in thought.

Mashiro rested her chin on Kaguya's shoulder, feeling Kaguya's unique aura. As she got closer to Kaguya, even her Byakugan became calm.

A faint fragrance wafted from Kaguya's hair. Was it the scent of the Divine Tree?

After a day and a night of travel, the group arrived at the capital of the Ancestral Kingdom on the afternoon of the second day.

"This is my capital city, and all its inhabitants are my beloved subjects," the emperor said to Kaguya, pointing with his whip at the distant capital city.

Kaguya glanced at it warily, then looked away. She wasn't interested in any of that.

This caused the emperor to feel frustrated once again.

Chapter 97: Do you want to be in a relationship?

Upon arriving at the Emperor's palace, the Emperor dismounted and said, "This is my palace. I will arrange a room for you, Miss Kaguya, to rest."

"No need, I can stay with her. The bed in my side room is quite large." Mashiro dismounted and then helped Kaguya up.

He helped her down as well.

"That's good. You are both visitors from outer space, so you must have a lot to talk about." The Emperor didn't say much more, escorted Mashiro and Kaguya to the side hall entrance, and then turned and left.

Entering the side hall, sitting on the bed, Mashiro softly asked, "What did you want to tell me on the way?" "Are you someone sent by the clan?" Kaguya's pure white eyes met Mashiro's pure white eyes, their gazes locked.

"The clan you mentioned, is it the Otsutsuki clan?" Mashiro asked with a smile. Kaguya looked somewhat nervous.

"Unfortunately, I am not. Some of my ancestors may have been members of the Otsutsuki clan, but I don't count. You probably haven't sensed the Otsutsuki bloodline in me, have you?" Mashiro said, lying on the bed.

Hearing this, Kaguya breathed a sigh of relief.

Kaguya had already killed Isshiki Otsutsuki, but the Divine Tree had not yet yielded any results, so she had to fall into a deep sleep until yesterday when she was awakened by the aura of the Divine Tree.