After traveling with Shenron for a long five years, Kyo took a detour in his goal to travel to the moon, where he believed he could increase his power tremendously. It was during this time he would encounter Toneri Ōtsutsuki and gather information regarding the origin of his clan. Also while on the moon, Kyo became aware of his status as the reincarnation of Hamaru Ōtsutsuki, which allowed Kyo to increase his power tenfold and awaken the Tenseigan. When the news of his status ventured throughout the Shinobi Nations, Kyo received the epithet as the .