THE ECLIPSING MOON, ARC 1: THE LAND OF IRON INVASION [EVENT]

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[attr="class","nintales-npc-stats"] 150 HP

[attr="class","nintales-npc-stats"] 90 SP

[attr="class","nintales-npc-stats"] 90 DP

[attr="class","nintales-npc-stats"] 90 CP

[attr="class","nintales-npc-stats"] 90 AP

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In the depths of an uncharted island, concealed by colossal trees and teeming with exotic wildlife, lies the enigmatic Isle of Desolation. This remote haven, untouched by the hands of civilization, harbors an ancient secret that has drawn the attention of an elusive organization known as Gesshoku. Within this haunting landscape, where giant creatures roam and insects hum with otherworldly resonance, a mysterious ritual was about to unfold.
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The island's history is intertwined with a century-old tale that forever changed the course of the shinobi world. It was on this very island where Uzumaki Boruto, a legendary savior of shinobi, faced off against the formidable Four Shinju in a battle that marked the end of the former age of shinobi and heralded the dawn of a new era.
[break][break]The echoes of that fateful clash still lingered…
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And the remnants of the fierce battle can still be seen in the scars etched across the ground.
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At the heart of the island lies a sacred area, an ethereal sanctuary marked by towering stone pillars and intricate sealing formulas etched upon the ground, forming a vast circle with a diameter of at least thirty meters. This mystical site has become the focal point for the Gesshoku, a clandestine group shrouded in darkness and power.
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Within the ceremonial circle, tethered with cursed sealing formulas, rising majestically, was a Divine Tree. This ancient arboreal wonder, was just relic from the day’s that were now the past. Its gnarled and weathered trunk, adorned with intricate patterns and symbols, showcased the tree's venerable age. The Divine Tree, for the last century, was nurtured and tended to by various generations of Gesshoku members, exudes an aura of mystical power. Its branches reach towards the heavens, as if yearning for the energy of the heavens above.
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Its roots delve deep into the earth, tapping into the wellspring of primordial energy that permeates the island. This ancient guardian, sustained by the unwavering devotion of the Gesshoku, has become a symbol of their lineage and their quest to transcend the boundaries of mortal existence.
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Cloaked in elegant yet ominous attire, men and women bearing the emblem of an eclipsing moon gathered in a circular formation within the ritual circle. Among them are four members representing the esteemed Upper Branch of the Gesshoku at the epicenter, engaging in hushed conversations as anticipation hung in the air. As the sun began its descent beyond the horizon, casting an ethereal glow across the island, a beam of moonlight dawned on and illuminated the leader of the sect, emphasizing his authority and command.
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"Soon, the world shall witness the marvels of Operation: Eclipsing Moon," he proclaimed, his voice echoing through the encroaching darkness. "As mortal beings confined to this lower dimension, we shall transcend and claim our rightful place among the gods. The hierarchy of the universe shall be reshaped, bending to our will."
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Suddenly, the atmosphere shifts, and three final members of the Upper Branch materialize as ghostly apparitions, their presence chilling. Each took their place within the ritual circle surrounding the Divine tree, their ethereal forms merging seamlessly with the darkness that envelops the Isle of Desolation. The leader's voice resonated with an eerie confidence, his words carrying the weight of destiny, it seemed.
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The Isle of Desolation became a stage for an audacious endeavor, as the Gesshoku prepared to unravel the mysteries of the eclipsing moon.
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As the Gesshoku members encircled the Divine Tree, their dark cloaks billowing in the breeze, a hushed anticipation settled over the Isle of Desolation. The moonlight bathed the scene in an ethereal glow, casting elongated shadows that danced upon the ground. With unwavering focus, the Gesshoku initiated the next phase of their ritual, their hands moving in graceful, precise motions.
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Each member began performing an intricate series of hand-signs, their fingers weaving through the air with a fluidity that mirrored the ebb and flow of the natural world. As their hands moved in unison, the sealing formulas etched upon the ground responded, their intricate patterns glowing with an otherworldly radiance. The symbols pulsed with an increasing luminosity, as if awakened by the convergence of the Gesshoku's chakra.
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"This Land of Iron will be the first continent to face convergence... The Gesshoku will conquer this territory much like we did with Kaminari no Kuni. However, we will use these Samurai as tools to test our latest developments." The leader's voice echoed, and with each completed hand-sign, the illumination of the sealing marks intensified, casting brilliant beams of light that intertwined and danced with the moon's shimmering rays.
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the eclipsing moon
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      chapter one
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