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Chapter 159: The Pure Land Administrator.
Otsutsuki Hamura and Otsutsuki Hagoromo slowly opened their eyes.
"This is... a teacher!?"
"The Immortal of Ten Thousand Times!?"
After regaining consciousness, the two exclaimed in surprise and then looked around in disbelief.
Wanci nodded at the two of them: "Long time no see."
"Teacher, what's going on? Why are we...?"
Hamura Ōtsutsuki, puzzled, immediately asked.
"Yes, weren't we dead? Why are we here? Did you resurrect us?"
Hagoromo Otsutsuki also asked.
Actually, both of them were quite uneasy. Since the immortals had summoned them, they probably already knew about their backup plans.
The Immortal Wanci looked at the two of them and slowly said, "It's a long story. This is not the human world, nor is it the afterlife you know. This is a space I built myself, a special place for the souls of the dead to dwell and live. I named it Pure Land."
"From this day forward, all living beings in the world will come here after they die, and find peace."
He paused, then looked at the two of them with a look of sudden realization, and added, "You have not been resurrected, but your souls have been guided here by me and are now in the Pure Land, existing as souls."
After hearing these words, Hagoromo and Hamura exchanged a glance, all the doubts in their eyes disappearing, leaving only shock and admiration.
"I see! Teacher, you truly possess extraordinary abilities, creating such a pure land beyond life and death. Such a great feat is something I could never have accomplished even in my prime. It is truly admirable!"
Hamura immediately cupped his hands and bowed deeply to the Immortal Manji with a respectful expression, expressing his heartfelt admiration.
Yu Yi nodded beside him, her eyes filled with respect for her teacher.
The ability to create a place of refuge beyond life and death is something that has long surpassed their understanding.
Just as the two brothers were filled with admiration
Manji the Immortal suddenly raised his eyes, his gaze landing on the two with a half-smile, and slowly said, "Hamura, Hagoromo, you two brothers have certainly played your cards right, each of you still retaining a wisp of your soul in the mortal realm. Did you really think I wouldn't notice?"
Upon hearing this, Hagoromo and Hamura froze on the spot, their faces showing a mixture of embarrassment and panic.
"Haha, Master Manji, this... I'm really worried about the descendants of the Otsutsuki clan who are left on the moon. I'm afraid they might encounter some misfortune on the moon, and I'm also afraid that any changes that happen on Earth might affect them."
"That's why I had no choice but to keep a backup plan, to preserve a sliver of my soul so that I could keep watch in the dark. I had absolutely no other intentions."
Yu Yi scratched her head first, chuckled twice, and hurriedly began to explain, her tone somewhat hesitant.
Hamura also bowed quickly, his tone sincere and filled with guilt, and hurriedly apologized: "Teacher, please forgive me! I was worried that you were too lenient with Indra and that he might go astray and cause chaos in the world, so I thought of storing a wisp of my soul in the Rinnegan to keep an eye on your next move and to take precautions in time. I did not mean to deceive you, teacher."
Immortal Wanci glanced at them indifferently, showing no intention of pursuing the matter, and calmly instructed, "Let bygones be bygones."
"Now that you two have arrived in the Pure Land, you shall stay here and help me manage the affairs of the Pure Land and protect this place where the dead rest in peace."
Upon hearing this, Hagoromo and Hamura exchanged a glance.
To be able to remain in the Pure Land and continue to follow their teacher (Manji Immortal) is the best outcome for them.
The two exchanged another glance, both seeing relief and respect in each other's eyes, and immediately responded in unison:
"Yes, sir!"
"Um."
He then nodded repeatedly, knowing that both of them knew Yin-Yang Escape, so he didn't need to teach them.
"Teacher, please wait a moment!"
"I want to ask, how are my two sons...? Are they still fighting? How many years have passed since I died?"
"Otsutsuki Hamura asked."
Manji looked at Hamura and said softly, "Hamura, I'll tell you later. If we keep talking about these things, it'll never end. Their struggle is still going on. But once the Pure Land is settled, you can get together and talk about it."
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Time flows by, and sixty years have passed in the blink of an eye.
Mount Myoki
Hinata Nobuyuki reached the end of his life.
This 100-year-old man, who had lived a long and peaceful life on Mount Myoboku, slowly closed his eyes, his life force completely extinguished, and passed away peacefully.
Just as Hyuga Nobuyuki's consciousness completely dissipated...
A gentle yet irresistible force suddenly emerged from the void, instantly binding his wandering soul firmly.
In an instant, the darkness and nothingness dissipated.
Hinata Nobuyuki's soul form suddenly became clear!
He suddenly opened his eyes and was greeted by a clear and peaceful white halo. Beneath his feet was a smooth, jade-like road surface, a scene completely different from the mortal world.
"Is this... the Pure Land that the Great Sage once mentioned?"
Looking at the unfamiliar yet peaceful scene before him, Hyuga Nobuyuki, in his soul form, showed no signs of fatigue, but rather a sense of bewilderment, and murmured softly.
He had lived for a hundred years and had long since taken life and death lightly, but when he truly stepped into the afterlife, he still couldn't help but feel a sense of感慨 (gǎnkǎi, mixed feelings).
Before he could look around any further...
A figure dressed in simple envoy attire walked quickly toward him.
The man had the Byakugan, the signature feature of the Hyuga clan, in his eyes and brows, and a familiar smile on his face; he was clearly a member of the same clan.
"Congratulations to the Hyuga clan leader on your successful ascension to the Pure Land!"
The Hyuga envoy stepped forward and teased in a lighthearted tone.
There was no trace of the heaviness of being separated by life and death in his words.
"Third Uncle? What are you doing here?"
Hinata Nobuyuki stared intently at the person in front of him, his previously calm face instantly turning into one of astonishment, his eyes filled with surprise, and he couldn't help but ask.
The person in front of him was clearly his third uncle. However, back then, his third uncle chose to spend his life in the mortal realm with the Hyuga clan and did not go with him to the Sage of Six Paths.
"Hahaha!"
Upon hearing this, Uncle Hyuga laughed heartily and waved his hand to explain:
"Oh dear, there's nothing we can do about it. Back when I was in the Hyuga clan in the mortal realm, I didn't have the same opportunities as you. Being able to stay by the side of a great sage and live to be a hundred years old is perfectly normal for me."
"After my passing, the lord of the Pure Land specially appointed me as the Pure Land Guide of the Hyuga clan, responsible for guiding the souls of our deceased clan members. In a way, I am guarding our Hyuga descendants in the Pure Land."
"Come on, I'll take you to our Hyuga clan's exclusive living area in the Pure Land. The elders in the clan are all looking forward to seeing you."
As he spoke, Uncle Hyuga invited him with a smile.
Upon hearing this, Hinata Nobuyuki smiled with a mixture of helplessness and relief.
In his youth, he had imagined death countless times, always feeling that it was a cold, unknown, and terrifying end.
But if one truly dies at this moment, one's soul will arrive in the Pure Land.
I was able to see familiar elders immediately, and the fear of death vanished in an instant, leaving only a sense of peace and relaxation in my heart.
"So death isn't so scary after all. In fact, I feel much more relaxed. Uncle, then I'll trouble you to lead the way!"
Hinata Nobuyuki's brows relaxed, and he said with a smile.
"Come on, everyone's been waiting for you, the centenarian clan leader, for quite a while now. They all want to hear what you've been up to with the Sage of Six Paths..."
As he spoke, Hyuga Sanji stepped aside and made a gesture of leading the way, walking side by side with Hyuga Nobuyuki towards the Pure Land Hyuga residential area.