298. The Wedding Night

"Come here."

Hanekawa sat on the sofa and waved at Kaguya.

Kaguya walked over and naturally sat on his lap, wrapping her arms around his neck.

"About the wedding guests, do you have any thoughts?" Hanekawa held her waist and asked, "Should we only invite students from the Shinobi Sect, or everyone in the shinobi world?"

"What's the difference?"

Kaguya tugged at her collar, revealing her fair skin.

After spending so much time together, she had long understood Hanekawa's preferences.

Since she didn’t dislike it, she always took the initiative.

"Scale and time," Hanekawa reached out and said, "If we invite the entire shinobi world, the scale will be huge, but it’ll take a lot of preparation."

The soft weight in his hands overflowed between his fingers.

"I don’t care about scale," Kaguya shook her head. "The sooner, the better."

"Then we’ll hold it within the Shinobi Sect," Hanekawa stroked her smooth skin and agreed. "Aside from the students, we’re not familiar with anyone else, so there’s no need to invite them."

The reason he suggested inviting the entire shinobi world was that he wanted a grand wedding.

After all, marriage was a major life event, and most women cared deeply about it.

But Kaguya wasn’t an ordinary woman.

She understood the meaning of marriage, but to her, it was more of a prerequisite for reproduction.

Besides, she felt that none of the people in the shinobi world were worthy of attending her wedding.

The Shinobi Sect members were Hanekawa’s students, so they barely qualified.

"Mmm."

A hint of dazedness flashed in Kaguya’s snow-white eyes.

She was already enjoying the tingling sensation spreading through her body.

"As for the wedding date..." Hanekawa fell into thought.

"This week."

Kaguya shifted slightly, stretching her long legs onto the sofa. Her toes curled faintly from the tension in her body.

"This week? Isn’t that too rushed?" Hanekawa snapped out of his thoughts and asked in surprise.

"No."

Kaguya’s tone was indifferent. "Aside from you, I don’t care about anyone else."

Hanekawa was stunned.

This emotionless woman sometimes said things with devastating impact.

"Then we’ll do as you say."

Hanekawa gave her soft backside a light pat, and instantly, her plump thighs trembled slightly.

"Mmm."

Kaguya was already used to his bold actions, so she didn’t stop him at all.

In her understanding, physical contact was just another way of expressing affection.

"Earlier, I went to the Shinobi Sect and invited the daimyo of various nations to a meeting next week in your name," Hanekawa said after some thought. "Since you want the wedding this week, we’ll set it for Sunday. That gives us five days to prepare."

Kaguya considered it and agreed.

Five days wasn’t too long—she could wait.

"We’ll have Tsukihime officiate the ceremony," Hanekawa smiled. "She’ll definitely be thrilled."

Kaguya gave a slight nod.

Even if Hanekawa hadn’t suggested it, she would have chosen Tsukihime.

In the Shinobi Sect, only she was qualified.

As for outstanding members like Haori and Futami, in Kaguya’s eyes, they were merely living chakra vessels.

She had no real regard for them—only tolerating them out of respect for Hanekawa and chakra itself.

"That’s the general plan. I’ll go to the Shinobi Sect to discuss the details with them."

Hanekawa wasn’t entirely sure about wedding customs from a thousand years ago, but he planned to follow the future’s traditions.

"Finished talking?"

Kaguya straightened up and pressed his head against her chest.

A rich fragrance enveloped him.

Hanekawa’s vision was filled with pure white.

He had known many women, but Kaguya offered a uniquely intoxicating experience.

Hanekawa could already imagine how... indulgent their married life would be.

His lips moved slightly as he closed his eyes.

During this time, aside from spending intimate moments with Kaguya, he hadn’t stopped grinding for new traits.

Now, his efforts had paid off.

He had acquired two new traits.

[S-Rank Trait: Godslayer]

[Activation Condition: Kill over twenty gods.]

[Effect: Sage Art potency increased by 200%.]

This trait had been unlocked after he recently killed a so-called "Dog God."

It was the twenty-first god he had slain.

Honestly, Hanekawa was surprised it triggered.

Technically, he hadn’t killed any gods with his own hands—Kaguya had drained them all of natural energy.

Perhaps the sheer number was enough to qualify for the trait.

And its effect lived up to its S-rank status.

To be precise, its power boost was absurdly direct.

Sage Arts were synonymous with Sage Mode—after all, Sage Mode was required to use them.

A 200% increase in Sage Art potency? Anyone would recognize how broken that was.

For example, his Sage Art: Wood Release: True Several Thousand Hands would now hit twice as hard.

Hanekawa felt that even against Kaguya in her current state, his chances of winning were decent.

Of course, given their relationship, the only battlefield where they’d fight to the death would probably be... the bed.

Hanekawa turned his attention to the next trait.

While [Godslayer] was a pleasant surprise, it wasn’t the one he had been eagerly anticipating.

[S-Rank Trait: Ninjutsu Mastery]

[Activation Condition: Spar with Kaguya using ninjutsu.]

[Effect: All seven nature transformations gain a 200% potency increase.]

Hanekawa nodded to himself.

After two months of ninjutsu sparring with Kaguya, the payoff was worth it.

But compared to Sage Arts, a ninjutsu boost wasn’t as impactful at his level.

The reason? At the Six Paths tier, most ninjutsu became irrelevant.

Sage Arts, however, remained effective.

Still, the true value of this trait wasn’t its effect—it was the prerequisite for another trait.

[S-Rank Trait: Yin-Yang Release]

[Activation Condition: Achieve a 300% boost in all seven nature transformations.]

[Effect: Comprehend and master Yin-Yang Release.]

With [Ninjutsu Mastery] and previous lower-rank traits, he had finally unlocked [Yin-Yang Release].

In simple terms, Yin-Yang Release turned a shinobi into a creator. With enough chakra, they could manifest anything.

For example, the Sage of Six Paths used it to create the Tailed Beasts, and Naruto Uzumaki once fashioned a new eye for Kakashi Hatake.

But Yin-Yang Release wasn’t just about creation—it could also destroy.

Techniques based on it, like the Truth-Seeking Balls, nullified all ninjutsu. Even Edo Tensei regeneration couldn’t resist it.

During the Fourth Shinobi War, Obito Uchiha used a Truth-Seeking Ball to sever Minato Namikaze’s arm, making it impossible to regenerate.

Its only weakness? It couldn’t negate Sage Arts.

With Yin-Yang Release mastered, Hanekawa could now truly be called the Sage of Six Paths.

He licked his lips and mentally initiated the synthesis.

[S-Rank Trait: Sage of Six Paths]

[Activation Condition: Combine S-Rank traits [Invincible Shadow], [Six Tomoe Rinnegan], and [Yin-Yang Release].]

[Effect: Sage Body upgrades to Ōtsutsuki Clan physiology.]

[Note: Adding S-Rank traits [Divine Tree Fruit] and [Ruler of the Shinobi World] unlocks synthesis for S-Rank trait [Ōtsutsuki God].]

Hanekawa’s eyes widened instinctively.

His vision was filled with snowy peaks and crimson blossoms, but his mind was too preoccupied to appreciate the view.

The [Sage of Six Paths] trait had caught him completely off guard.

He had assumed its effect would be chakra-related, since it was the evolution of traits like [Genin Prodigy], [Elite Chūnin], [All-Round Jōnin], and [Invincible Shadow].

But at S-rank, it had taken a drastic turn.

"Sage Body" referred to a Six Paths-level physique.

Though the Sage of Six Paths was powerful, he still fell short of a purebred Ōtsutsuki.

Whether in the anime or manga, he was never a full-fledged Ōtsutsuki.

Now, with his Sage Body upgraded to Ōtsutsuki physiology, Hanekawa could rival the clan’s members.

Of course, this excluded those who had consumed Divine Tree Fruit.

Beyond the trait’s effect, its evolution path was equally startling.

In the original story, the "Ōtsutsuki God" was the clan’s ultimate pursuit—a state achieved only after devouring multiple Divine Tree Fruits.

An Ōtsutsuki God wielded terrifying power, capable of altering reality with a mere thought.

They transcended life and death, existing beyond dimensions, truly immortal.

Hanekawa wasn’t sure if the system’s version matched the lore, but there was no doubt it would be overwhelmingly powerful.

At the very least, dealing with pursuers like Momoshiki and Kinshiki would be trivial.

He had been worried before—what if they arrived before he was strong enough?

Now, the system had provided a clear path forward, easing his concerns.

With a defined goal, he no longer had to rely on luck.

The only catch? Both required traits were incredibly difficult to obtain.

[Ruler of the Shinobi World] was relatively straightforward—just unify the shinobi world.

But [Divine Tree Fruit] demanded consuming three Divine Tree Fruits, not just one.

Kaguya had spent a millennium scheming just to eat one.

Where was he supposed to find three?

"Kaguya."

Hanekawa pressed his cheek against her chest, listening to her slightly quickened heartbeat.

"What is it?"

Kaguya frowned faintly as the pleasant tingling faded.

"Where did the Divine Tree come from?" Hanekawa asked after a pause.

"The Ōtsutsuki Clan provided it," Kaguya replied. "As for its exact origin, I don’t know."

"Did they only give you one?"

Hanekawa glanced at the faintly glistening skin before him.

"Yes."

Kaguya nodded. "Isshiki Ōtsutsuki was the one who handled it. I wasn’t involved."

As a branch family member, her role had been to serve as a sacrifice for the Divine Tree.

The seed and other preparations were all managed by Isshiki.

The tree in this world had been planted by him.

"After you ate the fruit, can the Divine Tree produce another one?"

Hanekawa noted that Kaguya’s heartbeat had steadied.

Her emotions were notoriously flat, her demeanor icy.

But after so much time together, he had learned to read her.

Only physical contact could stir even the faintest reaction in her.

And the moment it stopped, she reverted to her usual detached self.


"Yes."

Kaguya explained, "My original plan was to sacrifice the people of this world to make it bear fruit again."

In the original story, this was how the White Zetsu were created.

Kaguya used the Infinite Tsukuyomi to transform humans into White Zetsu through the Divine Tree.

First, to create an army of White Zetsu.

Second, to allow the Divine Tree to absorb chakra and produce another Divine Tree Fruit.

"Why are you suddenly asking about this?"

Kaguya reached out and touched his face. "Do you want to eat the Divine Tree Fruit?"

"Would you give it to me?"

Hanekawa looked up at her.

"The second fruit for me, the third for you."

Kaguya thought for a moment. "If I consume two, I’ll have a better chance against the Ōtsutsuki pursuers."

As a branch family member, eating the fruit was a direct violation of the clan’s laws.

The ones sent after her wouldn’t be ordinary—they’d likely be clansmen who had also consumed Divine Tree Fruit.

With just one fruit, her chances of winning weren’t absolute.

"Wouldn’t three fruits give you even better odds?"

Hanekawa smiled.

"You’re as important as the Divine Tree Fruit."

Kaguya tilted her head slightly.

Hanekawa felt both touched and amused.

Given how highly Kaguya valued the fruit, offering him one was a monumental gesture—proof of his elevated status.

Yet being "equal" to the fruit also felt oddly competitive, as if he were vying for her favor against an inanimate object.

"This is quite the dilemma."

Hanekawa sighed.

In theory, the Divine Tree could bear more fruit if given enough energy.

But the world’s energy could only sustain one additional fruit at most.

Three was outright impossible—unless Hanekawa was willing to wait thousands of years.

"You’re more important than the fruit."

Kaguya suddenly spoke, her eyes fixed on him.

Hanekawa blinked in surprise before realizing her misunderstanding.

His frustration had been about the impossibility of obtaining three fruits, not her comparison of his worth to them.

Just as he opened his mouth to explain, Kaguya silenced him with her lips.

Hanekawa had no choice but to engage in their usual battle of tongues, letting unspoken understanding bridge the gap between them.

---

The next day, Hanekawa arrived at the Shinobi Sect.

By now, the organization ran like clockwork—even ninjutsu instruction no longer required his shadow clones’ oversight.

Tsukihime, Haori, and Futami were fully capable of teaching the students themselves.

From his office window, Hanekawa watched the bustling training grounds.

Everyone had their roles: instructors taught, students learned, and the atmosphere thrived with purpose.

His gaze lingered on Tsukihime, and a pang of guilt struck him.

After Kaguya proposed marriage, he’d resolved to come clean—to reveal his accidental journey from the future and the necessity of leaving with Kaguya to preserve the timeline.

He wasn’t certain of her reaction, but post-wedding, the odds were in his favor.

Yet taking Kaguya didn’t mean taking Tsukihime.

She belonged to this era, destined to shoulder the Sage of Six Paths’ legacy.

Her departure could unravel critical events: the Tailed Beasts, the Gedo Statue, the Pure Land, even Indra and Asura’s feud.

Only Tsukihime—their daughter, loyal beyond doubt—could ensure these unfolded as history demanded.

The separation wouldn’t be permanent.

In the original timeline, Hagoromo and Hamura, lacking pure Ōtsutsuki blood, eventually died of old age—though Hagoromo achieved a form of eternity through the Pure Land.

Tsukihime could do the same.

Meaning, once Hanekawa and Kaguya returned to their time, they’d reunite with her.

But the intervening millennia would weigh heavily on Tsukihime’s shoulders.

Hanekawa waved a hand, sending his voice to Tsukihime, Haori, and Futami.

Minutes later, the three stood in his office.

"Dad!"

Tsukihime bounded forward, clinging to his arm.

"Mm."

Hanekawa ruffled her hair. "I called you here for a task."

"Is it about next week’s meeting with the daimyo?"

Haori interjected. "They’ve all confirmed attendance."

"Not that."

Hanekawa smiled. "I need you to prepare a wedding."

"A... wedding?"

Haori froze.

"Mine and the goddess’s."

The declaration hung in the air.

Haori and Futami gaped.

"Huh?"

Tsukihime tilted her head. "Wait, you and Mom weren’t married before?"

"No."

Hanekawa met her eyes. "How about officiating the ceremony?"

"Seriously? Yes!"

After a stunned pause, Tsukihime vibrated with excitement. "I won’t let you down!"

"The wedding will be held here at the Shinobi Sect."

Hanekawa turned to the others. "Haori, Futami—you’ll handle preparations. The date is this Sunday."

"Understood!"

They responded instantly.

A wedding between deities?

For them, this was unprecedented—especially since their teacher was marrying the Rabbit Goddess herself.

With the tight deadline, they immediately shifted into overdrive.

"What’s the traditional wedding process in the Land of Ancestors?"

Hanekawa asked.

Futami, the only married one present, outlined the steps.

"We’ll need modifications."

Hanekawa found the customs too simplistic. He preferred the Konoha-style ceremonies from his time.

"Of course."

Futami didn’t question it. To him, divine unions naturally demanded grander rituals.

"That covers everything. Get started."

Hanekawa paused. "Even if some details aren’t perfect, the wedding happens on Sunday."

"Don’t worry, Teacher! We’ll make it happen!"

Futami vowed.

The Shinobi Sect's rapid expansion now included over a thousand students—many from wealthy or noble families.

Mobilized fully, their collective resources rivaled a small nation’s.

"I’ll help too!"

Tsukihime grinned. "I’ll make hundreds of shadow clones if I have to!"



"Then I'll leave it to you, Tsukihime."

Hanekawa couldn't help but laugh.

A week passed quickly.

With the help of thousands of students from the Shinobi Sect, the wedding preparations were smoothly completed.

Sunday morning.

As the sun rose, the Shinobi Sect became festive, with wedding decorations everywhere.

Haori and Futami donned formal kimonos and stood at the entrance of the sect, welcoming guests.

Of course, all the guests were students of the Shinobi Sect or close relatives.

Tsukihime also changed into a kimono.

But she wasn’t at the Shinobi Sect—she was at home.

"How does this kimono look?"

Tsukihime spun around twice in front of Hanekawa and solemnly asked.

"It suits you well."

Hanekawa glanced at her twice and praised, "You're definitely the most eye-catching person here, aside from your mother."

"Of course!"

Tsukihime responded proudly.

"It's almost time. You go to the Shinobi Sect first."

Hanekawa glanced at the sky and said.

"Mm!"

Tsukihime nodded vigorously. "I'll wait for you at the entrance!"

She turned and left the living room.

"Kaguya."

Hanekawa walked to the door of Ōtsutsuki Kaguya’s room and asked, "Are you dressed?"

A moment later, the door opened.

Hanekawa’s eyes lit up at the sight.

Ōtsutsuki Kaguya was wearing a white wedding kimono.

The pure, flawless fabric, combined with her exquisite and indifferent face, made her look as sacred and untouchable as a goddess.

"You look beautiful."

Hanekawa reached out, touched her face, and said.

"You too."

Kaguya responded expressionlessly.

"Then let's go."

Hanekawa took her hand and used the Flying Thunder God Technique.

By nine o’clock, all the guests were seated.

A luxurious wedding path stretched from the entrance to the courtyard.

"Dad! Mom!"

Waiting at the entrance, Tsukihime saw them and immediately called out.

"It's time for you to do your job, officiant."

Hanekawa smiled.

"The groom and bride have arrived!"

Tsukihime cleared her throat and announced loudly.

Hanekawa held Kaguya's hand and walked down the wedding path toward the courtyard.

Everyone instinctively looked at them, their faces filled with awe.

Ōtsutsuki Kaguya seemed like a goddess descended to the mortal realm.

And Hanekawa was no less impressive.

When one's strength reaches a certain level, a special aura naturally follows.

Coupled with his already outstanding appearance, wearing a formal kimono made him look even more heroic.

"The wedding ceremony officially begins!"

Tsukihime stood in front of Hanekawa and Kaguya and said, "I will now deliver the wedding speech!"

Normally, this role would be taken by the parents of the bride and groom.

But neither Hanekawa nor Kaguya had parents, so it was entrusted to Tsukihime.

After all, aside from her, there was no one else in the entire shinobi world qualified for the task.

After the speech, it was time for the three-step sake-sharing ritual, symbolizing the couple’s union.

"Kaguya."

Hanekawa picked up his sake cup and looked at the goddess-like Kaguya, feeling a bit dazed.

He had never expected his first marriage partner to be the legendary Rabbit Goddess.

It made him feel a little guilty toward Tsunade.

Hanekawa had thought he would marry her first.

Kaguya met his gaze.

Her expression remained as calm as ever, but she knew her life had undergone a complete transformation.

This man before her would replace chakra and the Divine Tree's fruit as the most important existence in her heart.

Yet, Kaguya felt no regret.

Compared to her past life, she preferred this one.

She raised her sake cup and clinked it against Hanekawa's before drinking.

"The ceremony is complete!"

Tsukihime announced excitedly.

This was her first time attending a wedding—let alone her own parents’ wedding.

To her, it was a fascinating experience.

"Now, it's time for the wedding vows."

Tsukihime took a deep breath, her eyes filled with anticipation.

"I have nothing to say."

Kaguya stated plainly.

"Me neither."

Hanekawa took her hand and brought out a ring. "From today on, we are husband and wife."

Tsukihime blinked.

Wait—wasn't she supposed to officiate this part? How did they already reach the ring exchange?

"Mm."

Kaguya looked at the ring on her finger and nodded.

"Now for the final part of the wedding!"

Tsukihime grinned. "Everyone, please raise your glasses and offer your blessings to the newlyweds!"

"Thank you all."

Hanekawa led Kaguya to the banquet table and casually picked up a sake cup.

"Congratulations, Lady Goddess! Congratulations, Teacher!"

The crowd cheered in unison.

"That concludes the ceremony!"

After they finished drinking, Tsukihime announced, "Please enjoy the feast!"

Hanekawa was just about to sit down when he was suddenly pulled up.

He instinctively looked at Kaguya.

Before he could speak, he felt the surrounding environment change.

In the blink of an eye, they had left the Shinobi Sect and returned to his room.

"You're not eating?"

Hanekawa asked with amusement.

"No."

Kaguya shook her head.

"Then what do you want to do?"

Hanekawa looked at her beautiful face and asked with a smile.

"Reproduce."

A hint of anticipation flashed in Kaguya’s pale white eyes.

"That’s... unexpected."

Hanekawa touched his chin.

Why did it feel like their roles were reversed?

Kaguya sounded like some kind of seductress obsessed with his body.

"Kiss me."

Kaguya stated bluntly.

"Alright."

Hanekawa naturally accepted her invitation.

He lowered his head and kissed her soft lips.

As their lips intertwined, he reached out, helping ease the weight of her wedding kimono.

Kaguya closed her eyes.

The gentle touch brought a familiar sensation.

She enjoyed this tingling feeling, unable to resist sinking into it.

Hanekawa glanced at her before trailing kisses down her pale neck.

Kaguya let out a soft hum, her lips slightly parted, exhaling a faint breath.

With a casual flick of her hand, the white kimono slipped down, hanging loosely at her waist.

Under the daylight, her skin glowed with a soft, moonlit radiance.

Hanekawa buried his face in her embrace.

The rich fragrance made his mind hazy, his blood rushing.

"Kaguya."

With a light tug, the kimono slid completely off her waist and onto the floor.

A flawless, snow-white body was revealed before his eyes.

Unlike Tsunade's voluptuous figure, Kaguya's body was perfectly proportioned—neither too much nor too little in any area.

As Hanekawa admired her, he suddenly felt a chill.

His own clothes had also fallen to the floor.

But warmth quickly followed.

Kaguya stepped forward and embraced him.

Softness filled his arms.

Hanekawa instinctively wrapped his arms around her waist.

But as his right hand moved downward, it grasped the soft flesh of her hips.

Kaguya simply gazed at him calmly, letting him do as he pleased.





Ōtsutsuki Kaguya's red lips parted slightly, releasing warm breaths.

She felt the changes in her body becoming more pronounced—her scent growing richer, her body temperature rising, and her heartbeat quickening.

Kaguya had never experienced such sensations before.

Instinctively, she moved her pale body, clinging to Hanekawa like an octopus.

The usual coldness on her face had completely disappeared, replaced by obsession.

Hearing her rapid breathing, Hanekawa felt as if he were witnessing the fall of a goddess, which only spurred him on.

"Hanekawa..."

Kaguya unconsciously murmured his name.

She had finally discovered a desire even more intoxicating than absorbing chakra.

A faint blush appeared on her delicate face, and her fair skin rose and fell with her emotions.

For the first time, she felt a deep sense of fulfillment.

Time passed slowly.

The sun sank from its peak, and night fell.

The room remained steeped in an intimate atmosphere.

Night rose and fell again.

Sunlight streamed in through the window.

"Kaguya."

Hanekawa, feeling his bones go weak, took a moment to steady himself before stopping Kaguya's movements. "I have something to tell you."

"What?"

Kaguya asked instinctively, still lost in a dreamlike state, completely disconnected from reality.

Hanekawa raised his hand and touched her forehead.

A mass of chakra, carrying an abundance of information, flowed into her mind.

A look of realization dawned on Kaguya’s face.

She finally understood why Hanekawa was so special.

It turned out—he had traveled from the future.

"Uh… Kaguya, I didn’t mean to deceive you," Hanekawa said sincerely.

"Three."

Kaguya raised three fingers, but then quickly extended all ten. "Ten days."

"Ten days?"

Hanekawa was taken aback.

He had expected Kaguya to be angry, but her reaction was completely unexpected.

"Just ten days."

Desire flickered in Kaguya’s eyes.

Hanekawa immediately understood what she meant.

He was about to negotiate, but in the next second, his breathing grew rapid.

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