Time flowed by. Under the impending pressure of the Ootsutsuki clan's arrival, everyone was diligently cultivating. Even Uchiha Izuna sought guidance from Senju Tobirama regarding his shortcomings, as his former rival was undoubtedly the one who knew him best.
Sasuke was personally taken to Ryuchi Cave by Uchiha Madara, not to learn Sage Mode, but to temper himself and quickly unfreeze the White Zetsu within his body. The best way to achieve this was through combat, accelerating the fusion progress.
Accompanying him were Obito, Itachi, and Shisui. On one hand, they were worried that Madara, lacking experience in childcare, might break Sasuke. On the other hand, sparring with Uchiha Madara was necessary. They were already peak ninja in the ninja world, and ordinary training yielded little effect. Only by fighting beings of Madara's and Hashirama's caliber could they further improve.
Of course, if they couldn't win and were beaten, they could vent their frustration on Sasuke.
As for Naruto, he was personally trained by Senju Hashirama, Jiraiya, and Minato Namikaze. Minato Namikaze, being able to legitimately beat his own son, found it immensely satisfying, a hundred times more so than being Hokage!
Thus, through constant beatings... and training, Naruto and Sasuke's strength grew day by day.
Nagato was also summoned back and was currently making final preparations with Orochimaru.
After arranging everything, Lin Yu also began to examine himself. The Space-Time Eye still held immense potential and numerous applications. For instance, the space-time traversal wasn't just for reversing his own life and death, but could also reverse an opponent's!
The Ootsutsuki clan could heal without seals, but if Lin Yu traversed time and space, combined with the Time Barrier, and struck an Ootsutsuki when they were heavily injured and still recovering, killing them would be much simpler.
However, this heaven-defying dojutsu consumed a vast amount of chakra and mental energy. Each time Lin Yu traversed space-time, he could vaguely see an endless river surging. This might be related to the power of time he had touched upon.
The house renovation was complete, spacious enough for dozens of people. Kushina and the others gradually moved back, and even Tsunade chose a room to reside in. During the day, Lin Yu exercised his control over his dōjutsu and attempted to develop new ninjutsu by combining his dōjutsu with Wood Style.
He no longer held any expectations for other techniques, such as the nature transformation of the Rasengan or the five elemental ninjutsu. The Rasengan was a miraculous ninjutsu but not suitable for real combat scenarios.
At night, if Mikoto and Konan cooked, Lin Yu would stay to savor the delicacies. If Kushina and Tsunade cooked... Lin Yu would fulfill Whitey's wish and sneak over to Natsuho's place for a late-night snack.
Of course, this was only occasional.
More often, he would run off to Yugao's. The relationship between the two had become increasingly passionate. However, Yugao refused to move in together. She preferred to live with Samui and Pakura, as the three had "shared hardships together!"
...
The moon set and stars appeared. Several shooting stars streaked across the night sky. The silvery moonlight, amidst the drifting clouds, gently sprinkled onto the earth. Atop a cliff, a stunning figure stood alone. Her wide, moon-white robes still couldn't conceal her flawless physique.
This should have been a breathtaking scene of a beauty under the moon. However, the exceptionally beautiful woman's face was cold, and her eyes held worry, anger, and a hint of fear.
*Swish!*
A red-haired youth landed beside the woman from the sky, chuckling, "Is Kaguya-baby here to admire the moon with me?"
Lin Yu had only returned from the Water Country the day before yesterday from that siren, Mei Terumi. Many things were unspeakable, but suffice it to say, the Water Country was indeed a country surrounded by water.
"They are coming. I can feel it," Kaguya said softly, her gaze fixed on the bright moon in the night sky, or rather, the boundless starry sky beyond the ninja world.
Lin Yu's eyes narrowed slightly. He stepped forward and took Kaguya's icy-cold hand, holding it tightly, his smile unwavering.
"The dignified Kaguya Ootsutsuki, are you afraid?"
Kaguya shot Lin Yu a glare and raised an eyebrow. "When have I ever been afraid? If it weren't for considering you, my male concubine, my White Zetsu army would have already been mobilized on the moon, ready to meet the enemy!"
"So, I'm holding Kaguya-baby back?"
Seeing a hint of worry in Kaguya's eyes, Lin Yu gently smoothed the corners of her eyes, his voice soft yet incredibly firm. "I am here."
"Mhmm."
Kaguya leaned her head softly against him, smelling his familiar scent, and felt a considerable sense of peace.
At some point, she had become accustomed to their intimate interactions. Despite being someone who practiced abstinence, she repeatedly broke boundaries, and surprisingly, she somewhat enjoyed it.
Recalling the inexplicable sense of dread in her heart, Kaguya's initially hesitant gaze gradually firmed.
If her end was destined to be unhappy, then she, Kaguya Ootsutsuki, did not want to leave any regrets!
"Lin Yu, shall we procreate?"
"Huh?"
Lin Yu lowered his head, looking at Kaguya in his arms, her cheeks flushing pink. His eyes held surprise and joy. Procreate... didn't that mean...
After saying those words, Kaguya felt her head spin. The hand Lin Yu held was also covered in sweaty palms, but she mustered her courage, lifted her head, and parted her lips slightly. "Are you up to it, or not?!"
Lin Yu's eyes twitched. Where did Kaguya learn these words? But it truly managed to provoke him.
"Hoo!"
Amidst Kaguya's startled cry, Lin Yu passed his right arm under Kaguya's bent knees and held her in a princess carry. Kaguya repeatedly pounded his chest with her small fists.
"Let go! It should be... it should be me... carrying you like this!"
"Also, later, I... I want to be on top... Ah!"
The moonlight cast its glow, and the two figures were no longer on the cliff. In a certain space, Lin Yu, carrying Kaguya, walked into the palace under the Ten-Tails' disbelieving gaze.
"What are you looking at? Look again, and I'll have you castrated to be my Little White's wife!"
The little Ten-Tails instinctively shivered, but then it reacted. It had no gender, so how could it be castrated?
And wasn't this scoundrel going to bully its master!
However, before the Little Ten-Tails could think further, a hand like white jade reached out from the spatial rift, flicked its forehead, and tossed it out of the Ultimate Dimension.
Subsequently, the originally cold and silent palace seemed to heat up slightly, with melodious sounds rising...