After leaving Kumogakure.
Shishou continued to visit Konoha, Sunagakure, and Kirigakure, exchanging a spot in the Moon Palace for their assistance in collecting chakra.
Although the three great ninja villages didn't fully understand Shishou's request, they chose to cooperate and agreed to collect chakra for him.
Faced with Shishou's overwhelming strength, they had no other choice.
After completing these tasks, Shishou headed to Iwagakure.
In response to Shishou's request for chakra collection, Onoki didn't say much, only demanding that Shishou, the senior disciple of the Flying Thunder God user, quickly arrange an engagement with Kurotsuchi.
Shishou couldn't help but feel speechless at Onoki's request.
Kurotsuchi had been staying in Konoha, learning under the guise of Aburame Shishou. How could they arrange an engagement now?
Moreover, an engagement was out of the question. If news of his engagement with Kurotsuchi got out, Ino, Tenten, and others would likely follow suit.
Ultimately, after promising that Aburame Shishou would definitely take Kurotsuchi as his wife, Onoki agreed to Shishou's request.
After completing this task, Shishou headed directly to Amegakure.
Although Amegakure was not as powerful as the five great ninja villages, every little bit helped, and he planned to have Nagato collect chakra for him.
If that didn't work, he intended to have Nagato collect chakra from the Akatsuki members.
Once he settled things with Amegakure, Shishou returned to Konoha to resume his leisurely teaching life.
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Time flew by, and it was now March of Year 70 in Konoha.
During this time, Tsunade, Mikoto, and the others had returned to the ninja world once.
However, perhaps due to being accustomed to the sage environment and cultivation life in the Genesis Space, they felt uncomfortable after staying in the ninja world for a while.
So, after a few days, they returned to the Genesis Space.
The Great Slug Sage explained that Tsunade and the others were on the path to becoming true sages.
Respecting their choices, Shishou let them be, knowing they were pushing themselves for his sake.
Meanwhile, the first disciple competition hosted by the Moon Palace was about to be held in Konoha.
To successfully enter the Moon Palace and study under the Flying Thunder God user, each ninja village sent their elite ninjas under twenty years old to participate in the competition in Konoha.
This made Konoha bustling with activity.
According to Shishou's rules, each ninja village could send only ten contestants to compete for three spots.
Konoha's representatives were Naruto, Sasuke, Shino, Neji, Rock Lee, and Tenten.
Kirigakure sent Ringo Ameyuri, Mangetsu Hozuki, Suigetsu Hozuki, Haku, and Chojuro.
Sunagakure was led by Gaara and his siblings.
Iwagakure sent Kurotsuchi, Akatsuchi, and Deidara.
Kumogakure was led by Omoi.
Other smaller ninja villages also sent their participants.
After intense competition, Sasuke Uchiha, in Sage Mode, defeated Golden Naruto with Amaterasu, securing the first place.
Naruto Uzumaki took second place.
Third place went to Ringo Ameyuri.
Despite Tenten, Temari, and others having decent strength, they still lagged behind Sasuke and Naruto.
Disappointed at not entering the Moon Palace, Tenten, Ino, and Temari felt down but became motivated again upon learning there would be another disciple competition next year.
With the competition over, participants from various villages returned to their homes.
In addition to the extra spots granted, Shishou quickly finalized the list of those who would enter the Moon Palace.
The final list included the top three competitors: Sasuke Uchiha, Naruto Uzumaki, and Ringo Ameyuri. Additionally, representatives chosen by the five great ninja villages were Gaara, Darui, Haku, Kurotsuchi, and Hanabi.
Yes, Konoha's extra spot was bought by the Hyuga clan for Hanabi.
The reason was simple: Hanabi's Gentle Fist talent was the highest in the Hyuga clan.
After finalizing the list, Shishou prepared to take the eight selected individuals to the Moon Palace.
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April 15, Year 70 in Konoha.
On this day, Sasuke, Naruto, and Hanabi, who had earned the chance to study at the Moon Palace, gathered at the Konoha gate, waiting for their escort.
The prospect of going to the moon excited the three.
Around noon, Shishou, wearing a mask, leisurely walked out of Konoha.
Seeing Shishou, Hanabi asked curiously, "Shishou, are you the one taking us to the Moon Palace?"
"Yes," Shishou nodded.
Hearing that Aburame Shishou was their escort, Sasuke and Naruto felt a bit deflated.
They had hoped to meet the Flying Thunder God user himself.
"Wait here for a moment."
Shishou said, then disappeared from sight.
"Flying Thunder God... I want to learn it too," Hanabi said enviously, watching Shishou vanish.
Sasuke and Naruto, hearing this, grumbled unhappily.
Whenever they were around Shishou, he always stole the spotlight, which was why they didn't like being with him.
A few minutes later, Shishou returned with Ringo Ameyuri, Gaara, Darui, Haku, and Kurotsuchi.
He then took all eight of them and disappeared, reappearing on the moon.
To make a lasting impression, Shishou first took them to the lunar surface to admire the vast starry sky and the blue ninja world below.
Seeing the breathtaking view for the first time, everyone was stunned.
Such a majestic sight was impossible to witness in the ninja world.
After a while, Sasuke turned to Shishou and asked, "Where is the Flying Thunder God user?"
More interested in meeting the Flying Thunder God user than sightseeing, Sasuke wanted to learn from him.
Shishou shrugged, "My master has entrusted you all to me. From today, you will be registered disciples of the Moon Palace."
Hearing this, everyone was stunned, "Entrusted to you? Registered disciples?"
They had come to apprentice under the Flying Thunder God user, not to follow Aburame Shishou.
And what did "registered disciples" even mean? This had to be a mistake.
Seeing the dissatisfied looks from everyone except Kurotsuchi and Hanabi, Shishou formed a single hand seal.
Rumble!
The lunar surface shook violently.
In the next moment, several hundred-meter-long rock serpents rose from beneath Shishou's feet.
Seeing the giant rock serpents Shishou had summoned, Sasuke and Naruto were shocked.
Looking at the stunned Naruto and Sasuke, Shishou said, "Until you can defeat me, you won't meet my master."
The main reason was that he didn't want to play two roles.
"Let me see your true strength then," Sasuke said, narrowing his eyes at Shishou's arrogance.
In the next moment, a ten-meter-tall Susanoo appeared around Sasuke, and Naruto instantly entered his golden form.
Seeing the two ready for battle, Ringo Ameyuri activated Sage Mode, eager to join the fight.
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POWER STONE!!!!
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