Tsukasa walked into the training grounds where his friends were gathered, sporting a new hairstyle. His hair was shorter than usual and styled in a spiky manner.

"Hey guys, what do you think of my new hairstyle?" Tsukasa asked, showing off his new look.

Some of his friends gave him compliments, saying it looked cool and more mature. Others, however, weren't so sure, stating that they liked his old hairstyle better.

"Ah, I don't know, it looks weird to me," Tenten said, scrunching her nose.

Koharu, on the other hand, smiled and nodded in approval. "I like it, Tsukasa. It suits you."

Sakura and Ino both glanced at each other before giving him their honest opinions. "Honestly, we liked your old hairstyle better," they said in unison.

Tsukasa shrugged, not too bothered by their opinions. "I just wanted a change, you know? I've had the same hairstyle for so long."

His friends then noticed that he wasn't carrying his katana with him, which was unusual for Tsukasa.

"Hey, where's your katana?" Kaida asked, looking at Tsukasa curiously.

Tsukasa's expression grew solemn as he replied, "I don't have it with me anymore. After the Delta situation, I realized that I don't want to rely on weapons anymore. I want to rely on my own abilities and skills."

His friends nodded in understanding, respecting his decision. They knew that Tsukasa was a capable ninja, even without his katana.

"Well, I think your new hairstyle looks good on you," Konan said, smiling at him. "It's a nice change."

Tsukasa grinned in response, feeling grateful for his friends' opinions and support.

Tsukasa and Naruto were walking together in the park when they saw Hinata approaching them. Tsukasa, knowing that Hinata had feelings for Naruto, decided to give them some space and let them be alone. He said, "Hey, Naruto, I'm gonna go grab some drinks from the vending machine. You and Hinata can catch up for a bit." Naruto smiled and thanked him as Tsukasa walked away.

As soon as Tsukasa was out of sight, Hinata and Naruto stood there awkwardly, not knowing what to say. Hinata blushed and looked away, while Naruto scratched the back of his head.

Suddenly, Tsukasa used his slug messaging jutsu to send them information about the mysterious man they had seen earlier. The sudden influx of information startled both Naruto and Hinata, causing them to jump and look around.

Hinata asked, "What was that, Tsukasa-kun?"

Tsukasa walked back over to them with a can of soda in his hand and said, "Oh, sorry about that. Just sending you guys some information. Did I scare you?"

Naruto laughed and said, "Yeah, you kinda did. I thought we were being attacked or something."

Hinata smiled and said, "Thank you for the information, Tsukasa-kun."

Tsukasa shrugged and said, "No problem. You two enjoy your time together." He then walked away, leaving Naruto and Hinata alone once again.

As they continued to talk, Naruto couldn't help but think about how lucky he was to have friends like Tsukasa and Hinata.

The mysterious man, a Ōtsutsuki, had his sights set on Tenten. She tried to fight him off, but he was too powerful. Tsukasa quickly stepped in, grabbing the man's fist with ease. The ground around them shook as a crater formed beneath their feet.

"You're not hurting anyone else," Tsukasa growled.

The Ōtsutsuki laughed, amused by Tsukasa's bravado. He lifted his other hand, ready to strike, but Tsukasa was too quick. With a swift kick, he sent the man flying through a nearby building.

Everyone stood in shock as the building crumbled around the Ōtsutsuki's body. Tsukasa dusted himself off before turning back to his friends.

"Is everyone okay?" he asked, checking on Tenten.

"Yeah, thanks to you," she replied with a grateful smile.

The group looked on in awe at Tsukasa's strength and determination. They knew they could always count on him to protect them.

Tsukasa ran through the forest with Tenten and Fū in his arms, carrying them effortlessly. The other members of the team were trailing behind him, trying to keep up.

"Tsukasa, how are you so fast?" asked Naruto, panting heavily.

"I've been training," replied Tsukasa with a grin. "Plus, Tenten and Fū are not that heavy."

Tenten blushed at his words while Fū giggled. The other girls in the team, including Sakura, Ino, Kaida, Kahoru, and Sena, looked on with jealousy.

As they neared the forgotten village of the Ōtsutsuki clan, a group of rogue ninjas attacked them. Tsukasa quickly put down Tenten and Fū and engaged in battle.

He used his speed and agility to dodge their attacks and counter them with his Ketsuryūgan. The other members of the team joined in and together they defeated the rogue ninjas.

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Tsukasa picked up Tenten and Fū again and they continued their journey to find Hanabi. The other girls couldn't help but feel a little jealous of how Tsukasa was carrying Tenten and Fū so easily.

"Why is Tsukasa always so nice to them?" muttered Sakura under her breath.

Ino overheard her and replied, "Maybe because he likes them?"

The other girls looked at each other in shock before bursting out into giggles. They couldn't believe that they were all crushing on Tsukasa and competing for his attention.

Meanwhile, Tsukasa, Tenten, and Fū arrived at the forgotten village of the Ōtsutsuki clan and began their search for Hanabi.

As Tsukasa and his friends were searching for Hanabi in the village of the Ōtsutsuki clan, a sudden gust of wind blew past them. The sky darkened and lightning crackled, causing them to turn their attention towards a figure standing before them. It was a tall and imposing man, his long hair and robes billowing in the wind.

The man's eyes glowed a deep shade of purple as he stared down at them with a menacing smile on his face. His chakra felt heavy and oppressive, causing Tsukasa and his friends to feel a sense of dread wash over them.

"I am Kaizu Ōtsutsuki," the man spoke in a low, menacing voice. "And I have come to put an end to your meddling in our affairs."

Tsukasa and his friends stood their ground, ready to fight against the powerful Ōtsutsuki. They knew that this would be a difficult battle, but they were determined to protect their village and their loved ones at any cost.

As Kaizu Ōtsutsuki stood menacingly in front of Tsukasa and his friends, a shiver ran down Tsukasa's spine. This Ōtsutsuki was different from the one he had encountered before. His chakra was immense, and his aura radiated danger. Tsukasa tried to stay calm and focused, but his grip on his katana tightened.

Without warning, Kaizu lunged at Tsukasa with incredible speed, striking him with a powerful blow. Tsukasa stumbled back, struggling to maintain his balance. Kaizu followed up with a barrage of punches and kicks, forcing Tsukasa to dodge and weave.

Tsukasa realized that Kaizu was too powerful to fight head-on, so he decided to use his wits. He lured Kaizu towards a nearby bridge, hoping to use the terrain to his advantage. As Kaizu charged towards him, Tsukasa dodged at the last moment, causing Kaizu to crash into the bridge.

Tsukasa took advantage of the opportunity and attacked Kaizu with all his might. However, Kaizu was not an easy opponent to beat. He countered every move Tsukasa made and even managed to knock him through two abandoned houses.

As Tsukasa struggled to get back on his feet, his friends arrived to help. But Tsukasa refused to ask for their help, determined to defeat Kaizu on his own. He activated his clan's kekkei gekkei, which gave him enhanced strength and speed.

The two warriors clashed once again, trading blow for blow. In the end, Tsukasa managed to land the final blow on Kaizu, causing a bright light to form around him. Before he disappeared, Kaizu told Tsukasa about Toneri and the other Ōtsutsukis that were somewhere in space.

Tsukasa relayed this information to his friends and the Leaf Village using his slug communication jutsu. They knew that they had to prepare for whatever threat the Ōtsutsukis posed.

As they arrived back in the Hidden Leaf Village, Tsukasa was greeted by a barrage of scolding from his friends. Ino, Tenten, Hinata, Sakura, Naruto, Kiba, Sasuke, Sai, Shikamaru, Rock Lee, Shino, Fū, Kaida, Kahoru, Sena, and even Hanabi were all giving him a piece of their mind.

"How could you be so reckless, Tsukasa?!" Ino exclaimed.

"You could have died out there, idiot!" Tenten added.

"We were worried sick about you!" Hinata said, her voice filled with concern.

Tsukasa hung his head in shame, knowing that they were right. He had been too stubborn and had almost gotten himself killed in the process.

Tsunade, who had heard about the situation, appeared from nowhere and smacked Tsukasa on the head in a comedic way.

"You should know better than to put yourself in harm's way like that," she scolded. "You're lucky to have friends who care about you enough to risk their lives to save you."

Karin, Konan, and Shizune looked on with worry, knowing that Tsukasa's recklessness could have dire consequences.

Feeling remorseful for his actions, Tsukasa and his friends all put their hands together and promised to protect each other with their own lives from now on.

Tsukasa followed Hanabi through the Hyuga clan's compound, looking around curiously at the intricate architecture and design. Suddenly, he heard footsteps approaching and turned to see Hinata walking towards him. A smile spread across his face as he approached her.

"Hey, Hinata! What brings you here?" Tsukasa asked, his hand reaching up to pat her on the head.

Hinata blushed slightly at the gesture, feeling a warm sense of comfort from Tsukasa's touch. "I was just looking for my sister," she replied.

Tsukasa nodded understandingly, his eyes flickering towards Hanabi who was still searching for the scroll they needed. "I'm actually here on a mission with Hanabi. We're looking for a scroll that could help us with our mission."

Hinata's eyes widened in surprise. "You're working with Hanabi? That's great to hear," she said with a smile.

Tsukasa smiled back at her before turning to continue his search for the scroll. As he walked away, he couldn't help but feel a sense of warmth in his heart, grateful to have such wonderful people in his life.

As Tsukasa regained consciousness, he struggled to stand up on his own. His mind was racing with thoughts of Hinata and Toneri's plans. He knew he had to act fast if he wanted to save her. He looked around and saw his friends still fighting off the Ōtsutsuki members that were left.

"Tenten, we need to hurry and catch up with Toneri. He's taken Hinata," Tsukasa said urgently, his voice strained.

Tenten nodded, "I know, but we need to regroup with the others first. We can't leave anyone behind."

Tsukasa knew she was right, and they quickly made their way to where their friends were fighting. Tsukasa could see the worry on their faces as they saw him injured and struggling.

Naruto rushed over to him, "Tsukasa, are you okay? What happened?"

Tsukasa took a deep breath, "Hinata's been kidnapped by Toneri. He took my chakra and left to his castle."

Sakura and Ino both gasped in shock, "What are we going to do?"

Tsukasa clenched his fists, "We're going to save her. But we need to plan carefully."

They quickly formulated a plan, and Tsukasa took charge. He knew he had to stay focused if he wanted to save Hinata. They set off towards the Ōtsutsuki castle, ready to face whatever challenges lay ahead.

As soon as they arrived at the Ōtsutsuki castle, Tsukasa and his friends were greeted with a fierce battle against the Ōtsutsuki soldiers. Each member of the group fought valiantly, but they knew that their true goal was to reach Toneri and rescue Hinata. However, as soon as they reached Toneri, Tsukasa activated his Ketsuryugan against him. Toneri, in turn, used his Tenseigan to immobilize Tsukasa and absorb his chakra.

Hinata looked on in fear as Tsukasa lay unconscious on the ground, thinking that Toneri had killed him. However, Naruto used his Nine-Tailed Chakra Mode to defeat Toneri and save Hinata. Naruto and Hinata then confessed their love for each other, and Tsukasa and the others were overjoyed for them.

As they walked back to the village, everyone was worried about Tsukasa's well-being. But when he finally woke up, Tenten kissed him on the cheek, causing jealousy from Fū, Kaida, Kahoru, Sena, Konan, Karin, Sakura, and Ino.

Overall, Tsukasa and his friends had been through a lot, but they were grateful to be able to return home safely. They knew that they would always have each other's backs, no matter what challenges they may face in the future.

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