*One Million Years Ago in the Otsutsuki Dimension*
The Otsutsuki Dimension was a land of immeasurable splendor, blending natural beauty with futuristic technological marvels. Every element seemed to bear witness to an advanced civilization that had transcended the limits of known reality. At the heart of this world stood the pulsating core of the dimension: the Great Divine Tree, a titanic entity that dominated the landscape. It was not just an ordinary tree but the mother of all divine trees, a sacred pillar symbolizing the power and continuity of the Otsutsuki clan.
The Great Divine Tree, known as Shinjubara, towered several kilometers high. Its roots spread like a vast network of veins beneath the earth, nourishing not only the fertile soil but also the other Divine Trees scattered across the dimension. Its leaves shimmered with an ethereal glow, oscillating between emerald green and silver, emitting a gentle melody akin to a mystical chant as the wind brushed through them.
Every 100,000 years, Shinjubara produced a chakra fruit of unparalleled purity. This fruit was reserved for the next clan leader, a symbol of legitimacy and supremacy. But it served another purpose as well: it produced divine seeds, which were used to plant new Divine Trees in other worlds, thus strengthening the Otsutsuki hegemony across the multiverse.
The domain surrounding the Great Divine Tree was a fusion of ancient architecture and advanced technology. A vast fortress, akin to a metropolis, encircled the tree, with towering spires and crystal domes that gleamed under a perpetually clear sky. The walls were etched with millennia-old hieroglyphs and luminescent circuits, a perfect marriage of ancient art and futuristic engineering. Floating platforms transported the inhabitants from one place to another, and energy orbs illuminated the streets, making nights as bright as day.
The Otsutsuki clan lived by a strict and hereditary classification system, determined at birth and based on the power and potential of each individual. This hierarchy was divided into three classes:
At the bottom of the social ladder, slaves were Otsutsuki born with weak/defective chakra or were mixed-race individuals. They were destined for a life of servitude and labor. Often seen in the fields surrounding the fortress, they harvested resources or toiled in the technological forges, maintaining the clan's artifacts and weapons. They wore simple gray linen garments, adorned only with a servitude rune on their chest, marking their status. They were not allowed to wear jewelry or extravagant hairstyles, unlike the other classes. Slaves were often sacrificed to produce chakra fruits when the masters ventured into other dimensions.
The middle class, servants, were more respected than slaves but remained subservient to the Masters. They often served as managers, scribes, or guardians of advanced technologies. Their primary role was to maintain order within the domain and ensure the smooth functioning of rituals centered around the Great Divine Tree. They donned white tunics with simple golden embroidery.
At the pinnacle of the hierarchy stood the Masters and the clan leader. They were the direct descendants of the most powerful lineages, inheriting immense chakras, exceptional abilities, and unique dojutsu. The Masters spent their time perfecting their chakra mastery, planning interdimensional conquests, and studying the secrets of the chakra fruits.
Their attire was often adorned with hand-engraved runes and embedded with pure energy crystals. Their extravagant hairstyles were adorned with crowns or veils, and they wore jewelry forged from fragments of the Great Divine Tree.
Social classes were strictly separated. Slaves could not address the Masters directly, and even servants had to show absolute reverence. Marriages were arranged based on chakra purity, and any attempt to cross social boundaries was severely punished.
From a young age, Master-class Otsutsuki were trained to develop their chakra mastery and technological prowess. Lessons included Shinjutsu, the manipulation of divine trees, and the study of spacetime portals.
The lives of the Otsutsuki were governed by immutable rituals and traditions, all centered around chakra and the Divine Tree.
Each week, ceremonies were held to honor the Great Divine Tree, during which hundreds of slaves were sacrificed.
*In the Otsutsuki domain, where the strong ruled over the weak*
The suffocating heat of the immense forge cast a reddish glow on the shadow of the fortress, devouring the air with almost unbearable heat. Flames danced wildly, while sparks of burning metal shot out from the anvils where the slaves worked tirelessly. The air was saturated with ash, and the metallic scent of forged tools mingled with the bitter smell of sweat and scorched skin.
Among these doomed souls stood Dekamoshi, a teenager with skin marked by old and new burns. His short, immaculate white hair contrasted sharply with the dark scars that dotted his face and bare chest. His breathing was raspy, each inhalation a struggle against the scorching and polluted air. He carried a heavy load of wood on his shoulder, which he transported to the heart of the forge to sustain the ravenous flames.
His eyes, an unfathomable black devoid of the Byakugan that even the weakest Otsutsuki slaves possessed, made him even more alien to the others. These eyes were not just unusual; they seemed to contain an abyss, an unsettling depth that evoked emptiness and darkness.
"Dekamoshi!" a hoarse voice rose above the din of the forge.