章 158: Both Of Them Are Betrothed To You

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**"There was a battle here."**

Takuya's voice was steady as he surveyed the clearing, his eyes taking in the destruction. "We're too late."

"What?"

Hiashi's heart sank as he processed the information. They had rushed here immediately after reviewing Hinata's mission report, but it wasn't fast enough.

"Hokage-sama, who attacked Hinata and Hanabi? And who was that strange man?"

Hiashi's concern was palpable, his normally composed demeanor unraveling.

Takuya glanced at him, his tone firm yet solemn. "If I'm right, that man was Toneri Ōtsutsuki."

"Toneri?" Hiashi repeated, confused.

"You've heard the legend of the Rabbit Goddess, haven't you?" Takuya's expression tightened.

Hiashi nodded. "Yes, I know the story."

"Long ago, Kaguya Ōtsutsuki descended to this world. She was called the Rabbit Goddess," Takuya explained. "She had two sons: Hagoromo and Hamura. Hagoromo, known as the Sage of Six Paths, shaped the shinobi world. Hamura, on the other hand, went to the moon to watch over their mother. Toneri is one of his descendants."

Hiashi's eyes widened in shock. "You mean... Toneri is part of the Ōtsutsuki clan? A descendant of Hamura?"

"Exactly," Takuya replied. "And you, Hiashi, share that same lineage. The Hyūga clan are direct descendants of Hamura as well."

Hiashi was stunned. While he knew of his clan's origins, hearing that Toneri was also Ōtsutsuki made the situation even more dire. "But why would Toneri kidnap Hinata and Hanabi?"

"Toneri seeks to awaken the Tenseigan, a powerful dōjutsu that rivals the Rinnegan," Takuya said gravely. "To do that, he needs the Byakugan from someone with pure Hyūga blood. Hanabi's eyes are the key. As for Hinata, Toneri wants her as his bride to rebuild his clan."

Hiashi clenched his fists, his voice trembling. "Hokage-sama, please... save my daughters!"

The usually stoic Hiashi fell to his knees, his pride as the head of the Hyūga clan forgotten in his desperation.

Takuya placed a hand on Hiashi's shoulder, his voice calm but filled with resolve. "Hiashi, stand up. I will bring them both back. You have my word."

"Thank you, Hokage-sama," Hiashi whispered, relief flooding his voice. He bowed low, tears of gratitude welling in his eyes. "If you save them, I will offer both of my daughters' hands in marriage to you."

Takuya frowned slightly, shaking his head. "Hiashi, I don't make promises in exchange for rewards. I'll rescue Hinata and Hanabi because it's my duty—not for any other reason."

Hiashi slowly rose, his expression a mix of gratitude and embarrassment. "Forgive me. I spoke out of desperation."

Takuya nodded, his determination unshaken. "We leave immediately. Prepare yourself."

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**On the moon, within Toneri's domain...**

Hinata sat beside Hanabi, her heart heavy with worry. Hanabi's Byakugan had been forcibly taken by Toneri, and now she lay unconscious, her once vibrant eyes sealed away.

"Sister..." Hanabi whispered weakly, her voice trembling. "Do you think we'll ever go home?"

Hinata gently squeezed her hand. "Don't worry, Hanabi. Hokage-sama will come for us. He'll find a way."

"But... does Hokage-sama even know where we are?" Hanabi asked, doubt creeping into her voice. "This is the moon... how could he possibly find us?"

Hinata smiled softly, her gaze distant as she remembered a promise. "Hokage-sama once told me... no matter where I am, he will always find me."

Hanabi blinked in surprise, a small spark of hope returning to her tired eyes. "If Hokage-sama saves us... I want to marry him."

Hinata turned to her sister, caught off guard by her words. "What?"

Hanabi smiled mischievously. "Not take him from you, Sister. I mean we could share him. You know... Hokage-sama has many wives. And besides, if I stand by your side, we'd look even more beautiful together."

Hinata stared at her younger sister for a moment, then chuckled softly. "You always find a way to surprise me, Hanabi."

"Think about it," Hanabi said, her tone playful but sincere. "We could both be happy."

Hinata's heart warmed at her sister's words. "Perhaps you're right..."

Before she could continue, the sound of approaching footsteps echoed through the chamber. Toneri's puppet servants had returned, and Hinata steeled herself, determined to protect her sister until the very end.

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**"You two shouldn't get your hopes up."**

A cold voice interrupted their conversation. **"No one can take you away from here."**

Toneri Ōtsutsuki's voice echoed through the chamber, silencing both Hinata and Hanabi.

**"Hmph!"** he scoffed. **"I don't know who this Hokage is that you speak of, but I can guarantee one thing…"** His voice brimmed with arrogance. **"Even if he finds this place, it will be his grave."**

Toneri, now wielding the full power of the giant Tenseigan, was more confident than ever after implanting Hanabi's Byakugan. With the Tenseigan Chakra Mode at his disposal, he felt invincible, certain that no one on Earth could challenge him.

**"Why are you so determined to destroy the world?"** Hinata asked softly, her voice a mixture of confusion and empathy. **"Wouldn't it be lonely, living alone on the moon? Think of your people. You could live with us on Earth. I'm sure the Hokage would grant you mercy if you asked."**

Hinata's words, filled with sincerity, were meant to reach Toneri, but instead, they only sparked further disdain.

**"Don't waste your breath,"** he snapped. **"My resolve isn't something you can change with a few kind words. The Sage of Six Paths' legacy was flawed, and the world is steeped in war and treachery. I inherited the will of the Ōtsutsuki clan, and I will destroy that corrupt world. But you, Hinata, could help me create a new one."**

Toneri stepped forward, extending his hand toward her. Hinata, sensing his intentions, instinctively stepped back, her eyes narrowing in discomfort.

This man is delusional, she thought. There's no reasoning with him. Their only hope was for the Hokage to find them soon.

**"You'll see,"** Toneri continued, his eyes gleaming. **"I'll give you one more day to reconsider. If you refuse… I'll have to change your mind by force."**

His eyes shone with a mixture of anger and determination.

**"The Hokage will come for us,"** Hinata said coldly, her voice unshaken. **"You underestimate his strength."**

**"Hmph…"** Toneri sneered. **"That just proves how little you know about me."**

Suddenly, a voice echoed through the chamber, carrying with it an air of confidence.

**"Toneri, show me this power you're so proud of."**

The voice rang from above. Hinata and Hanabi's faces lit up with relief.

**"It's the Hokage!"** Hinata exclaimed, hope filling her heart. **"He really came for us!"**

She couldn't believe it—he had found them so quickly.

**"So this is the Hokage you've been pinning your hopes on?"** Toneri's expression twisted with contempt. **"I'll kill him right in front of you. Maybe then you'll stop thinking about him."**

Furious, Toneri grabbed both Hinata and Hanabi, teleporting them to the moon's surface in an instant. He wanted them to witness firsthand the destruction of their savior.

**"So, you're the Hokage?"** Toneri asked as he sized up the man before him.

Ignoring Toneri's taunt, Takuya's eyes softened as he turned to Hinata and Hanabi. **"Hinata, Hanabi, are you both alright?"** he asked, concern evident in his voice.

**"We're fine, thanks to you,"** Hinata responded, tears of relief welling in her eyes. Hanabi, though blind, nodded eagerly beside her, sensing the Hokage's presence.

**"That's good to hear. I'll take you both home soon,"** Takuya assured them with a gentle smile.

His words washed away their fears, replacing anxiety with a sense of safety.

**"You insolent fool!"** Toneri spat. **"Did you not hear me?"**

But Takuya merely raised an eyebrow, completely unfazed. **"And who do you think you are?"**

**"I am Toneri Ōtsutsuki, the rightful heir to this world!"** Toneri declared, his fists clenched.

**"And who cares?"** Takuya replied, his voice filled with disdain. **"You think you're important? Even if the Sage of Six Paths stood before me, I wouldn't care."**

**"You…!"** Toneri's anger boiled over, and he lunged at Takuya.

**"Gravitational Control!"** Toneri extended his arm, summoning a force to pull Takuya toward him.

But Takuya remained calm, raising his hand. **"Banshō Ten'in (Universal Pull)!"**

A much stronger gravitational force gripped Toneri, pulling him toward Takuya instead, with no room for resistance. Despite his efforts, Toneri couldn't break free.

**"Get lost."** Takuya's voice was cold as he delivered a powerful kick, sending Toneri hurtling across the moon's surface, crashing into the ground with a resounding boom. The impact created a massive crater, and Toneri coughed up blood, his body wracked with pain.

**"H-How…?"** Toneri struggled to stand, bones shattered and disbelief painted on his face. A single move, and he was utterly defeated.

How could someone from Earth wield such overwhelming power?

His arrogance crumbled.

**"As expected of the Hokage!"** Hinata gasped, awe filling her eyes.

**"Sister, what happened?"** Hanabi asked eagerly, her blindness preventing her from witnessing the battle.

Hinata, still buzzing with excitement, described the scene to her. When Hanabi heard of Toneri's humiliating defeat, a sense of joy and relief washed over her.

**"We're saved!"** Hanabi exclaimed with a smile.

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