After negotiating the contact method, Shinji sent Konan away.
Konan wasn't worried that 'A' would stand by idly, because Jigen approached Nagato specifically to target 'A'. Even for self-preservation, 'A' would take action.
Soon, Shinji and the others returned to the Flying Fortress.
After Karin, Mumei, and the rest also safely returned to the Flying Fortress, Shinji immediately proposed to completely solve the problem of Toneri Otsutsuki on the moon.
"I agree!"
Neji was the first to speak.
Whether due to Hamura Otsutsuki's request or to avenge his father's stolen eyes, he was very much in favor of eliminating the hidden danger on the moon.
After all, the Otsutsuki branch family on the moon had always been obsessed with destroying the Ninja World.
Others naturally raised their hands in agreement one after another. For them, they weren't afraid of having tasks, but afraid of having nothing to do.
Mumei asked: "Shinji, what about Jigen?"
Karin also looked over.
Shinji explained: "Jigen's situation is far more complicated than you imagine. In terms of combat power alone, apart from me, none of you should be his opponent in a one-on-one fight!"
"What!?"
Everyone was shocked in unison.
Shion was somewhat unconvinced: "Even I can't beat him?!"
"Hmm!"
Shinji nodded gently.
Actually, even he himself felt somewhat unsure facing a proper Otsutsuki. After all, the Ten-Tails was currently absorbing energy on 'T33'. Without the Ten-Tails' massive chakra volume, his 'Goshingū' wasn't actually that unsolvable.
As for the people under his command.
If Isshiki Otsutsuki was in a fully liberated state, Shion might still have a slight chance, because sealing jutsu could influence the battle situation.
But others, even the strongest Karin, Mumei, or the combined state of Neji and Kimimaro, were probably not opponents for Isshiki Otsutsuki.
One must know that in the original timeline, Isshiki Otsutsuki, who hadn't fully liberated, could already suppress Naruto and Sasuke in a one-on-two fight. And the fully liberated Isshiki Otsutsuki completely crushed Naruto and Sasuke. Only when Naruto activated the 'Baryon Mode' burning the Nine-Tails did he pull the situation back.
Although at that time point, Naruto lost all his 'Truth-Seeking Balls', and Sasuke didn't have Tailed Beasts providing him chakra to release 'Indra's Arrow', their strength was still at the peak below 'Six Paths Level', stronger than the current Karin and Mumei.
Karin and Mumei looked at each other, feeling a chill in their hearts respectively.
They guessed that Jigen wasn't simple, but didn't expect Jigen to be strong to this extent. However, such a powerful enemy made them compete secretly. Having a goal was better than competing in vain.
Sasuke thought to himself: "I must personally finish off that Jigen!"
Putting Jigen's matter aside temporarily, Shinji began to deploy this operation against the Otsutsuki branch family on the moon.
Shinji ordered first: "Yakumo, you stay and guard the fortress as usual!"
Before Yakumo could speak, Ido floated out, muttering discontentedly: "My Lord, why not take us along! I haven't been to the moon yet!"
Shinji shook his head: "The opponent this time possesses the Tenseigan. I'm afraid you will be insta-killed! Moreover, the fortress also needs strong people to guard!"
The Tenseigan's abilities might not be as comprehensive as the Rinnegan, but its domineering aspect was not inferior to the Rinnegan at all.
Especially against spirit bodies, the Tenseigan was very adept. Tenseigan chakra could even activate puppets; 'H's intelligence was bestowed by Tenseigan chakra. So although unsure if the Tenseigan had any means to attack Ido, Shinji didn't want to take this risk.
Yakumo stopped Ido who was preparing to continue arguing, nodding: "I will guard the fortress well!"
After confirming Yakumo stayed behind, Shinji's gaze swept over the others.
Seeing Shinji looking over, everyone puffed out their chests in unison, hoping to go to the moon with Shinji to fight against the Otsutsuki branch family.
"Even a lion uses full strength when hunting a rabbit! Toneri Otsutsuki very likely has already fused the Tenseigan. Plus that Giant Tenseigan of the Otsutsuki branch family, I have to treat him as a real Otsutsuki!"
Thinking of this, Shinji began selecting generals: "Neji, Kimimaro..."
"Here!"
The two nodded, immediately stepping out of the ranks.
Shinji continued: "Karin, Mumei, Haku, the above five follow me to execute this operation!"
"Yes!"
Karin, Mumei, and Haku stepped out one after another.
Seeing this, Sasuke hurriedly asked: "Shinji, what about me?"
Shinji was somewhat hesitant: "Your eyes..."
Sasuke said loudly: "Although the pupil power of my right eye hasn't recovered yet, I still have my left eye!"
Shinji weighed the pros and cons: "Alright, you come too!"
As Indra Otsutsuki's reincarnation, Sasuke was a rare seedling in the Ninja World possessing potential to impact 'Six Paths Level', so Shinji wanted to cultivate him well.
And the battle with Toneri Otsutsuki was a rare training opportunity. Honestly, Shinji also didn't want Sasuke to miss this good chance.
Seeing Sasuke could go, Shion was unhappy: "What about me?"
Shinji asked unpleasantly: "Have you completed the tasks assigned to you?"
Shion lowered her head: "Not yet..."
Shinji said: "Shion, Ryūzetsu, Chino, you assist Yakumo in guarding the base!"
"Yes!"
The people staying behind responded in unison.
Time was urgent, plus Shinji was inherently a vigorous and resolute action-oriented person, so half an hour later, the squad was equipped and set off.
Including Shinji, a total of seven people participated in this operation: Shinji, Karin, Mumei, Haku, Neji, Kimimaro, and Sasuke.
Besides these seven, there was also a blood clone of Yakumo accompanying the team, to transfer using 'Red Dragon' at critical moments.
A group of eight figures traveled light, secretly arriving at the Land of Moon in less than half a day.
Currently, Shinji was completely in the dark about the situation of the Otsutsuki branch family, so even if his side had the advantage in paper strength, it was best to use a surprise attack to catch the opponent off guard.
After all, Toneri Otsutsuki possessing the Tenseigan, coordinated with the Giant Tenseigan, plus maybe one or two remaining Otsutsuki branch family members and a group of Tenseigan puppets, the combat power was not to be underestimated. Being careless and underestimating the enemy could very likely lead to overturning.
Considering the uncertain factor of Isshiki Otsutsuki, Shinji felt this operation was best to solve the hidden danger of the Otsutsuki branch family on the moon silently, to avoid alerting Isshiki Otsutsuki.
Not long after, the group arrived in front of that genjutsu passage leading to the moon.
Neji stood by the passage introducing: "This is it!"
Some in the team had been here, some were for the first time, like Mumei. She looked into the passage, asking curiously: "Can this really lead to the moon?"
Karin nodded: "Hmm, but there are many barriers inside, need to be careful!"
"Let's go!"
After speaking, Shinji walked into the passage first.