Centuries ago, there thrived a society bound not just by blood, but by an ethereal connection to the unseen realms. This society was the ancient Otsutsuki clan, revered and feared by those who whispered their names in awe—sorcerers, wizards, spiritualists. The Otsutsuki wielded power so immense that they could shape reality itself, bending the world to their will. Yet, they chose seclusion, guarding their knowledge with the vigilance of a dragon over its hoard, keeping the secrets of the spiritual realm locked away from the prying eyes of the world. From this sacred union of physical and spiritual energies, the essence of what we now know as chakra was born.
Among this enigmatic clan was a young woman named Kaguya Otsutsuki, whose brilliance was unmatched. She was a prodigy, mastering the clan's ancient arts with a fervor that left her peers in awe. Yet, despite her unparalleled gifts, Kaguya's heart was not content within the confines of her clan's isolation. Her spirit burned with a yearning for freedom, a longing to see the world beyond the ancient barrier that kept the Otsutsuki hidden. And one day, defying the edicts of her elders, she escaped the barrier's embrace and ventured into the world of mortals.
But the world she discovered was not the paradise she had imagined. The splendor of her anticipation crumbled into dust as she witnessed the suffering and despair that plagued the outside world. Days passed, and the bitterness of disillusionment took root in her heart. When her clan finally retrieved her and brought her back to face punishment, Kaguya could no longer see the wisdom in their isolation. She believed that the clan's knowledge could heal the wounds of the world, but the Otsutsuki elders dismissed her, deeming humanity too corrupt to wield such power.
As Kaguya grew in power, so did her discontent. The rift between her and the clan widened until it could no longer be bridged. She became a force of rebellion, striving to break free and share the forbidden knowledge with the world. Her defiance was met with cold resolve from the elders, who decreed that she be silenced—forever. Branded a threat to their very existence, Kaguya was betrayed by her own blood, handed over to face the clan's ultimate judgment.
But Kaguya would not submit. Betrayed and embittered, she rose against her kin with a fury unmatched, unleashing the full extent of her power in a cataclysmic battle that tore her clan asunder. In the end, she stood alone, the ashes of her people scattered at her feet, her freedom won at a price beyond reckoning.
Freed from her chains, Kaguya emerged into the world as a harbinger of change. Her powers, once confined, now reshaped the earth itself. She cured diseases long deemed incurable, transformed barren lands into fields of plenty, and with each miracle, the world hailed her as a goddess. Settling into this new life, Kaguya bore two sons, Hagoromo and Hamura, and for a time, it seemed peace had found her.
Yet, Kaguya's thirst for power was insatiable. Her gaze turned ever inward, seeking the ultimate truth within the spiritual realm. Her obsession led her to the discovery of a forbidden path—one that could transcend the physical world. By resurrecting the divine tree and casting the Infinite Tsukuyomi, Kaguya could sacrifice the life force of every soul on earth, ascending to a higher plane and becoming a true goddess. With this power, she would remake the world, purging it of all that she deemed unworthy, watching over her creation from the heavens like the goddess she had become.
But her sons, Hagoromo and Hamura, saw the shadow growing in their mother's heart. They understood that her vision for the world had become twisted, a reflection of the very corruption she once sought to destroy. Fearing the devastation she would unleash, they resolved to stand against her, to save the world from the very goddess who had vowed to protect it. Thus, mother and sons, bound by blood but divided by vision, prepared to clash in a battle that would determine the fate of all creation.