Flashback –ōtsutsuki Realm, Millennia Ago

  In the stillness of a celestial garden, under a sky painted with stars of countless

  dimensions, Yumi stood silently, watching Sylus and Aria speak beneath the Tree of

  Rebirth.

  Yumi:

  “You love her deeply… don’t you?”

  Sylus gave a soft smile, his gaze never leaving Aria.

  Sylus:

  “I will… even if I’m reborn a thousand times. I’ll find her in every life.”

  Aria shook her head, smiling with tears in her eyes.

  Aria:

  “Idiot…”

  She stepped forward, pressing a quiet kiss to his lips.

  Yumi, despite the pain in her eyes, nodded solemnly.

  Yumi:

  “Then I’ll make sure you remember... in every timeline.”

  Present –ōtsutsuki Realm, Yumi’s Chamber

  Yumi stood frozen, staring at a projection hovering in front of her—a chilling scene.

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  Himawari, caged in dark ethereal chains, crying silently.

  Just like Yumi had been… centuries ago.

  Her fists trembled.

  Yumi:

  “I want Yuta to kill that monster.”

  Toneri stepped into the chamber quietly.

  Toneri:

  “...The Queen doesn’t want us interfering.”

  Yumi turned, voice trembling with fury.

  Yumi:

  “She waited 10 billion years in silence… and you told her to forget?! NO! I won’t let it end

  like this!”

  Her voice cracked.

  Yumi:

  “I will make Yuta fall in love with our Queen—even if it means hurting that human girl,

  Sarada!”

  Toneri’s face darkened.

  Toneri:

  “Don’t become like me, Yumi. I hurt Hinata, chasing answers that were never mine. Sylus

  gave his life for the Queen… when Shibai threatened her existence. That was love. Real

  love.”

  Yumi lowered her gaze.

  Yumi:

  “I’m not seeking answers… I’m repaying a debt.”

  She turned away, walking into the light.

  Yumi (whispers):

  “Let’s just hope Sarada won’t become stone like the rest…”

  Leaf Village–Training Grounds

  Ryouta stood, bandaged but determined.

  Kakashi walked toward him, eyes calm but sharp.

  Kakashi:

  “Your body’s healed. Not naturally, but by force. Still… if you’re set on learning—”

  He formed a hand sign, and in a flash, a massive Rasengan with streaks of lightning

  formed in his palm. It whirred with a chirping fury.

  Kakashi:

  “This… is Raikiri. A blade can pierce anything but beware your dad used this to harm others once.”

  He hurled it past Ryouta, splitting a massive boulder in two.

  Kakashi:

  “You’ll need to learn over a thousand jutsu. You still want to fight?”

  Ryouta stepped forward, eyes blazing.

  Ryouta:

  “I won’t let Himawari be taken again. I’ll end the final fight—no matter the cost. I’ll stand

  beside Yuta.”

  Kakashi smiled faintly.

  Kakashi:

  “Then let’s begin.”

  Majin’s Kingdom –Shadow Prison

  In a cold, silent cell wrapped in cursed energy, Himawari sat with her knees pulled close.

  She quietly took out a piece of takoyaki from her pocket—cold, but untouched.

  She sniffled as she chewed it slowly, tears streaming down her cheeks.

  Her voice, barely a whisper:

  Himawari:

  “Papa… Mama… Oniichan…”

  The door creaked.

  Majin stepped inside, clapping mockingly.

  Majin:

  “How adorable… an 11-year-old crying for her family.”

  He knelt, eyes glowing with cruel amusement.

  Majin:

  “What are you? Just a child under 15. Powerless. Breakable. Replaceable.”

  He leaned closer, voice like poison.

  Majin:

  “Let’s see how long your little hope lasts…”