Shun swallowed Isshiki's Kokugan in one gulp.
"Ugh..."
He grunted, as a massive amount of Chakra surged wildly through his Chakra pathways, causing them to throb and burn wherever it passed.
"What overbearing Chakra. It's more intense than any power I've absorbed before."
The skin on his forehead first bulged slightly, then a golden Rinnegan slowly opened.
"Sukunahikona... Other Dimension... Time Stop..."
Shun closed his eyes, and the golden Rinnegan on his forehead flared brightly.
He looked up into the depths of the Universe, where a meteorite, over six hundred meters in diameter, drifted with a pale grey trail. Its surface was pockmarked and embedded with a few tiny ice crystals.
"I'll use you to test the abilities of this new Rinnegan. Sukunahikona!"
His gaze sharpened, and the golden Rinnegan's light intensified.
Instantly, he felt a powerful pulling force from his brow, and the meteorite was firmly enveloped by an invisible power. Visibly, the meteorite began to expand.
The rock layers continuously extended outwards, and its six-hundred-meter volume swelled tenfold in a few seconds, transforming into a colossal object over six thousand meters in diameter.
Feeling the consumption of Chakra within his body, Shun exclaimed in a low voice, "The magnification is even greater than I expected."
Then his eyes narrowed, and the Rinnegan simultaneously released Chakra. The massive meteorite, as if pulled by threads, changed direction and flew towards a desolate dead star not far away.
The dead star had long lost all life, its surface covered in dry cracks. The deepest fissures revealed dark rock beneath, and even the weakest magnetic field was dissipating, like a forgotten stone left behind by time.
"Time Stop."
In an instant, the surrounding starlight suddenly froze, and the meteorite's flight trail was suspended in the void.
He slowly raised his right hand, subtly adjusting the angle of his fingertip towards the meteorite, his gaze locked on the dead star's core, specifically the fissure that ran from north to south.
"Release Time Stop."
The moment time resumed its flow, the six-thousand-meter meteorite, with a roaring boom, slammed into the dead star.
BOOM!!!
A deafening roar echoed through the planet. Scarlet magma erupted from the fissures, gushing tens of thousands of meters into the sky like a fountain, then falling back down with a fiery red trail.
Shun didn't stop. The Rinnegan on his forehead once again activated Sukunahikona. Thousands of smaller meteorites converged from the surroundings, each magnified tenfold, pelting the dead star like a torrential downpour.
Each impact triggered a violent energy explosion. Magma spread along the cracks, gradually covering every inch of the dead star's surface.
When the last meteorite fell, this once-dead planet had completely transformed into a scarlet magma sphere, its surface still churning with scorching lava.
The Rinnegan on Shun's forehead slowly closed, leaving only a faint golden mark.
He opened a spatial gate and returned to the flying castle on his ancestral planet.
The moment he stepped into the castle, a fresh scent of grass and wood greeted him.
Now, all of his consorts had learned Nature Mode. Natural energy flowed within their bodies, not only granting them Kage-level strength but also making their appearance and temperament even more extraordinary.
Their skin glowed with a luster, their figures were graceful yet not lacking in softness, and even the sway of their robes as they walked carried a ethereal sense of a "goddess descending to the mortal world."
As he passed through the corridor, a beautiful maid bowed and said, "My Lord, Mei-sama is waiting for you in her room."
Shun nodded and walked to Mei's room.
Before he even pushed open the door, he heard the sound of steaming water, mixed with Mei's light humming.
Pushing open the door, he saw white mist rising from the bath. Amidst the swirling steam, Mei sat by the edge of the pool, clad in a semi-transparent blue bathrobe. Her hair was wet and draped over her shoulders, and droplets of water dripped from the ends of her hair onto her collarbone, spreading a sheen of water.
Seeing her husband enter, Mei's eyes sparkled. Her fingertip skimmed the surface of the bathwater, creating a ripple.
She teased with a smile, "Oh, isn't this our busy husband? Why aren't you with Mikoto-nee? Instead you've come to me?"
She extended a fair finger and hooked Shun's sleeve, her voice soft and sweet. "I bet you haven't rested well. This water is freshly changed and just the right temperature. Want to join me?"
Shun walked to the edge of the pool, looking at the smile in her eyes. "Mei, you understand me best."
He raised his hand, untied his robe, and stepped into the bath.
The warm water reached his waist, and the fragrant scent of herbs filled his nostrils, slightly alleviating the heat within him, but not suppressing the restlessness.
Mei leaned closer, her fingertips, carrying the scent of bath liquid, gently traced his back, and she asked with a smile, "Husband, you seem unusually agitated today. Is it because you haven't fully controlled your new power? The Chakra pathways on your back feel tense."
Shun allowed her to massage his back, and said in a low voice, "I swallowed Isshiki's Kokugan, so I have a golden Rinnegan on my forehead, and my power has increased greatly. But my Chakra is a bit chaotic, and I seem to be having trouble suppressing it."
Mei's fingertips paused, then she applied a little more pressure, helping him soothe his Chakra pathways.
"How can Otsutsuki's power be so easy to control? Don't be too anxious. If you really can't suppress it, I'll accompany you for more baths."
Hearing this, Shun reached out and pulled her into his embrace. Water splashed in the bath.
Soon, heavy breathing could be heard.
Looking at Mei's delicate face, Shun felt the Chakra within him begin to stir again. His chest felt like it was pressed by a ball of fire, and the irritation lingered.
Then, he dried himself and turned and walked out of the room.
Next, he went to Mikoto's room.
When he pushed open the door, a faint floral scent wafted out. Sunlight streamed through the crystal window, illuminating Mikoto and dyeing her black hair a light gold.
She was holding a yellowed ancient book, her form-fitting purple nightgown outlining her graceful, rounded figure. The soft lines of her collarbone were visible at the neckline, and the gentle elegance unique to a married woman permeated the air.
Seeing who had arrived, a gentle smile instantly bloomed in Mikoto's eyes.
As she stood, her skirt swayed lightly. She naturally walked forward, and when her hand touched his skin, she frowned slightly.
"Shun, why is your body so hot? Are you ill? You're nearly two hours later than usual today. I was worried something had happened to you."
After speaking, she took his hand and placed it in her cool palm. "Quickly, sit down and rest. The herbal tea I warmed for you has just cooled down a bit."
Shun allowed her to lead him to the soft couch and sit down. Watching her turn to get the tea, his heart warmed.
Mikoto brought the teacup and handed it to him. "Drink slowly, it will help soothe some of the heat."
Shun took the tea. The warm tea slid down his throat, indeed alleviating some of the discomfort.
He held Mikoto's hand, and with his other hand, he gently cupped her chin, then lowered his head to kiss her.
Mikoto's lips were soft, with the sweet freshness of herbal tea. He kissed her more forcefully than usual, as if to release something.
"I took care of some trivial matters and ran into some trouble, so I'm late."
When he released her, Shun's breathing was a little ragged, and his eyes held an apologetic look.
Mikoto raised her hand to gently caress his forehead. Her fingertips touched the faint golden mark, and she asked softly, "Is this mark on your forehead a newly acquired power? It looks incredibly overbearing."
Before she could finish, Shun scooped her up in his arms and walked towards the soft bed in the inner room.
"First, let's do it. We can talk after that."
A moment later, heavy breathing spread through the room.
But when everything settled, the fire in Shun's chest not only didn't subside but grew even stronger.
His brows furrowed, realizing the abnormality in his body. "No, this isn't ordinary heat."
Mikoto looked at him worriedly and asked, "Should we ask Kaguya-nee to take a look? She knows more than we do."
Shun nodded, then disappeared from the room. The next second, he appeared at Kaguya's residence.
Unlike the rooms of his other consorts, this place had no warm yellow lights, only a simulated starry sky on the ceiling. Pale blue starlight scattered on the ground, making Kaguya's pure white robe appear even more ethereal.
She sat on a throne by the window, her hair cascading like a waterfall, like a high and cold goddess.
Seeing her husband disheveled, a ripple finally appeared in Kaguya's cool eyes.
She smiled slightly. "Husband, what's wrong with you? You haven't even dressed properly."
Shun's aura was still somewhat agitated as he said, "Kaguya, I swallowed Isshiki's Kokugan and gained a golden Rinnegan on my forehead. I've mastered Sukunahikona, Alternate Dimension, and Time Stop. But now I constantly feel the urge to engage with a woman to relieve this. What exactly is going on?"
After examining his body, Kaguya frowned slightly. "It was my oversight. Ōtsutsuki only swallow the Rinnegan at critical moments of life and death. That forcefully stimulates the body's potential, bringing immense Chakra and vitality. But this power is imbalanced, leading to an excess of vitality that can only be consumed through high-intensity combat or harmonized through the opposite sex's help."
Hearing this, Shun could no longer suppress the heat within him. He stepped forward and scooped Kaguya into his arms. Her body was very light, yet carried a coolness, just enough to alleviate the heat in his body.
"Kaguya, I need your help."
Shun lowered his head and kissed her lips. "Now, only you can help me stabilize this power."
Kaguya did not resist, merely raising her hands to loop around his neck, a faint blush appearing in her cool eyes.
"Husband, I am your consort, so naturally I will help you. However, the next time you devour such power, it would be best to have me by your side."
Under the starry sky, their figures gradually embraced each other.
[Ding, Host and Partner: Kaguya have completed an intimate act. Ōtsutsuki Bloodline (Perfect) experience +5000, Kekkei Mōra (Perfect) experience +5000...]
[Ding... Ding... Ding...]