Starting with rogue ninjas, building the insect kingdom.

Chapter 652 Kind-hearted Momoshiki

In just seven days, the landscape of Konoha suddenly changed, and the previously hazy sky became clear once more. It seemed that the most difficult period had passed in that instant.

The people of Konoha rarely showed excited smiles, because they could finally see the warm sunshine.

Humans are always like this; they only learn to cherish things after they lose them. They used to hate this fake sunlight, but now they know how precious it is.

The environment, though improved for unknown reasons, will not return to its former glory. Even the time with sunlight has been reduced to only five hours, with the rest of the time spent in darkness.

However, for those who have been in darkness for the past few months, this is enough.

However, the situation has not improved, and it is now almost impossible to see ordinary people.

"Four hundred and seventy-five..." Kakashi Hatake pondered as he looked at the recently reported population data.

Of these people, fewer than a hundred were active ninjas; nearly half were babies born before the lockdown, and the rest were their parents. Now, there are very few people alone in Konoha.

"Fortunately, the number shouldn't decrease any further in the short term."

Kakashi Hatake looked out the window. Not far away was Konoha Elementary School, which was already considered the liveliest place in Konoha.

Kawaki and Mirai have become friends, and they seem to be playing a role-playing game, exchanging gifts with each other.

Just then, an ANBU ninja suddenly flashed in, "Sir, for some reason, the borders of Konoha are shrinking..."

Kakashi Hatake vanished from his spot in an instant.

The next second, at the border of Konoha, he discovered that his space was being pushed inward by several centimeters every day, and his space was disappearing!

Kakashi closed his eyes and focused his mind to sense things. When he focused his mind into his eyes, his heart suddenly clenched.

Because of the long-term sacrifices that brought the divine tree back to life, but because it needs sunlight, the divine tree broke through the fog and absorbed Obito's space!

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In the other ward, Momoshiki Otsutsuki had a gentle smile on his lips. At this moment, his injuries had basically healed. His broken bones had long since regrowed and healed, and even his broken teeth had grown new ones.

The black spots on his body have long since disappeared, and apart from his slightly fair skin, he looks like a gentle young man.

Standing beside him were still Naruto and Sasuke.

That's right, Naruto and Sasuke often came to visit him and asked him about the Otsutsuki.

In reality, Naruto came for chemotherapy and also to gather intelligence, as he always believed that Momoshiki Otsutsuki was someone who could be won over.

"Actually, we, the Otsutsuki clan, are a very benevolent clan in the starry sky. We sow seeds on planets where life is about to emerge, so that they can quickly develop civilization. Because we are just too lonely."

As he spoke, Momoshiki Otsutsuki seemed to be gazing at the sky. "Do you know? In the vast universe, it's beautiful and empty, and we are as insignificant as dust. Because of our naturally long lifespans, sometimes loneliness surrounds us."

"However, it is also a very interesting thing to watch the race you planted with your own hands multiply and evolve into a civilization."

"Actually, we often want to help them leave their own planet and go into the void, but it is difficult because they have to rely on themselves and they have to have their own things."

"I never imagined that you Otsutsuki people were such a race!" Naruto was both surprised and shocked, never expecting that he would actually believe it.

But seeing the unfriendly looks in the other two's eyes, Momoshiki Otsutsuki changed his tone again, "Of course, not all Otsutsuki are good. There are always some Otsutsuki who are inherently evil. They try to control more powerful forces and wantonly destroy our planet. The Divine Tree is not as evil as you think. You probably don't know that it was originally a protective umbrella for a planet."

"We can regard it as the world tree of life evolution, because it is there that civilization can continue and weak intelligent species will not be harmed by nature."

"Nonsense!"

Just as Gaara was about to say something, or even take action, the group suddenly received a summons from Kakashi Hatake.

So he had to leave the ward and hurry over.

However, just as the group was heading to the Konoha office building, Yakumo Kurama suddenly appeared and blocked their way.

"Yakumo, are you here for a meeting too?" Naruto asked.

Yakumo smiled and shook his head, pointing to Sasuke beside him. "I'm here to see him. I have something to say to him. Can I take up a little of your time?"

"What do you want?" Sasuke frowned slightly. I didn't think I had much interaction with Kurama Yakumo.

Moreover, he had never liked this eccentric girl, especially after learning that she also liked Naruto.

"Let's talk over here." Yakumo walked to a corner, clearly indicating that they didn't want others to know about their conversation.

Sasuke was impatient, but he still followed.

At this moment, Yakumo said, "I've come to tell you the truth. I once dreamed of him too, Otsutsuki Momoshiki!"

Yakumo Kurama continued, "He's not friendly, but he's the key to our comeback."

"What do you mean?"

"The divine tree is awakening." Yakumo looked in the direction the divine tree was growing. "It needs offerings to bloom and bear fruit."

"Otsutsuki!" Sasuke guessed the answer.

Kurama Yakumo turned around and said, "This is a gift from the gods to you and the chosen one, including Kawaki before. But he needs more..."

"What do you need?"

"The corpses left behind by the gods are scattered all over the world. Now is your best chance, and your only chance."

Sasuke remained frowning. Yakumo stepped forward and continued, "This isn't like you. What are you afraid of? Are you afraid Naruto will hate you later? But that's better than not getting hurt, isn't it?"

After saying this, she handed a painting to her assistant and then turned and left.

Whether or not Sasuke does it is his decision, but she believes he will definitely do it.

Sasuke opened the scroll and saw the scene depicted. In an instant, Naruto ran over. "Sasuke, what does Yakumo want with you?"

Sasuke leisurely rolled up the scroll and tucked it into his sleeve. "It's nothing, I have other things to do, so I won't be going to the meeting. Tell Kakashi that whatever the decision is, I'm abstaining."

"What happened?" Naruto asked anxiously.

"It's nothing, I'm just feeling a little unwell." Sasuke said, then turned and left.

First, I headed in the direction of home, then rushed to the hospital.

Naruto, I won't let anything happen to you.