Chapter 117: CHAPTER 117:Kurama — Sage of Six Paths, You Have No Heart
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Everyone turned their attention to Momoshiki and Kinshiki.
After witnessing Shiren's overwhelming power when he was released by the green light, many believed Shiren was incredibly strong. However, the moment these two Ōtsutsuki landed, even though their chakra signatures disappeared, the oppressive aura they exuded remained. Especially Momoshiki.
"You bastard, you have no manners at all."
"Introduce."
"I am Uchiha Madara, the guardian of the ninja world."
Madara didn't think he was being arrogant. The thin man with a single ponytail standing in front of him seemed, as Black Zetsu said, to be someone on the same level as the Sage of Six Paths.
Madara stood taller than Momoshiki but shorter than Kinshiki. Even so, his eyes—tempered in battle—quickly discerned that the dominant one was Momoshiki.
As expected.
"You introduced yourself."
"Alright, then let me do the same."
"A low-strength guy."
"I am Ōtsutsuki Momoshiki, and this is my guardian, Kinshiki."
Momoshiki spoke casually, and the burly man behind him nodded respectfully.
"I serve Momoshiki-sama."
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Senju Tobirama: So this guy is called Momoshiki.
Senju Tobirama: Minato, thoughts?
Namikaze Minato: Hm... I'm thinking. We've seen Shiren's power firsthand, but now it seems like Momoshiki and Kinshiki may surpass him.
Senju Tobirama: That means they're above Shiren?
Hamura: Their chakra composition doesn't lose to me even after my Seven-Five-Three ritual.
Senju Tobirama: So they must be at least Six Paths level, which aligns with Kitahara Hitoshi's earlier assessment.
Kakashi: And Momoshiki's tone... definitely arrogant.
Kakashi: He's acting like a noble.
Tobirama's Record: So what? He'll still be beaten by my big brother!
Senju Tobirama: Not necessarily.
Tobirama's Record: Come on. You were all defeated by my brother, and he's even stronger now. How can you doubt this?
Namikaze Minato: Enough arguing. Let's analyze the current situation. Remember, Kitahara-kun brought Tobirama to Shiren not for sightseeing. And now, we have Momoshiki and Kinshiki. We must consider how to deal with such threats moving forward.
Namikaze Minato: This is serious. Kitahara-kun also gave Uchiha Madara access to the Ten Tails, enhancing his strength.
Hashirama: So... Madara wasn't strong enough and needed the Ten Tails?
Mount Myōboku's Loyal Dog: It's not like he gave it away for free.
Mount Myōboku's Loyal Dog: The Ten Tails can be summoned again.
Hashirama: Then it's like equipping someone. Carry it, grow stronger, and ascend to Six Paths level.
Hamura: That makes sense. But it's not enough. The Ten Tails hasn't recovered its full strength yet. It's different from when my brother and I fought together.
Kurama: Can we stop talking about this?
Kurama: Sage of Six Paths, are you seriously considering collecting the tailed beasts again to feed the Ten Tails?
Mount Myōboku's Loyal Dog: I don't want that. I don't want the Ten Tails to become too strong.
Even though he said that, the Sage of Six Paths shook his head slightly, but inside, a wave stirred in his heart.
He had once believed his mother, Kaguya, was the true villain, seeking to steal the world's chakra and feed the Divine Tree by absorbing countless lives.
That had always seemed cruel and unforgivable.
But now, it appeared this behavior was intrinsic to the Ōtsutsuki clan.
Could it be... that Kaguya wasn't the true villain?
The rest of the Ōtsutsuki clan were even worse. Kaguya had always stood on Earth's side, watching the skies. Was she perhaps guarding the planet against these monsters?
Then maybe... she had been fighting for them all along.
Maybe he and his brother were the true villains.
Suddenly, the system flashed in front of everyone.
Congratulations to the Sage of Six Paths on receiving a new title — "Sage of Six Paths, You Have No Heart."
Mount Myōboku's Loyal Dog:
Hamura: Brother, even you are getting weird titles now.
Sage of Six Paths: This... doesn't sound very flattering.
The Sage of Six Paths tugged his long beard, sighing.
But he understood. The group system analyzed members and gave them titles based on facts.
He had been called a loyal dog before. Then, Unfilial Son. Now, "You Have No Heart." None of these were lies.
And now... with this new title, he realized the truth.
He and his brother had sealed their mother, and now the younger generation had to clean up the mess by fighting against the Ōtsutsuki invaders who were only following their clan's mission to extract chakra.
If he answered Kurama now, he'd owe him an apology.
Because Uchiha Madara had inherited Indra's chakra, awakened the Rinnegan, and now was the Ten Tails' jinchūriki. That gave him a fighting chance against Momoshiki.
Still, the Ten Tails was incomplete.
Which meant... someday, the missing tailed beast chakra would have to be recovered and returned to it.
Yes, it might come to that.
He might owe Kurama a heartfelt apology.
Because to protect the ninja world from the Ōtsutsuki threat, the tailed beasts may need to return to the Ten Tails.
Senju Tobirama: Brother, what's your take?
Hashirama: Hm?
Hashirama: Ah, Madara's still the same. Even now, he hasn't forgotten his original dream.
Hashirama: He wants to protect the peace of the ninja world.
Hashirama: If Kinshiki is Momoshiki's guardian, then Madara now is the guardian of our world.
Hashirama: I'm kind of proud of him.
Senju Tobirama: All right.
Tobirama doesn't like Uchiha Madara, but his elder brother remains the same as before. Although Madara is now being used as a whetstone to test the strength of the Ōtsutsuki clan, if he chooses to face off against Momoshiki and Kinshiki, that equates to protecting the ninja world. So, in a way, this is to safeguard peace. That's a valid understanding.
But…
Uchiha Madara's cheeks suddenly bulged. With two crisp snaps, he spat out something from his mouth. It appeared in his hands—a gourd and a fan.
"This is…" Uchiha Madara looked puzzled.
Absolute remained silent.
Senju Tobirama: Damn, it's actually those two things.
Big Pillar Hanhan: Huh?
Big Pillar Hanhan: Tobirama, you know them?
Senju Tobirama: Of course I do.
Senju Tobirama: @Sage of Six Paths. I died at the end of the First Ninja War while heading to Cloud Shinobi Village to sign a peace treaty. But the traitorous Golden Horn and Silver Horn suddenly rebelled and used the ninja tools of the Six Paths. What Madara just spit out—those are those tools.
Kurama: If that's the case, then I have no say.
Big Pillar Hanhan: Oh? Nine Tails, it involves you too?
Kurama: Of course. My soul body immediately raged, like a furious husky. @Sage of Six Paths, those Golden and Silver Horn brothers had your bloodline, and those two bastards devoured me and stole my chakra.
Sage of Six Paths you have no heart: …My descendants?
Namikaze Minato: Based on what we know, the origin of ninjas in the ninja world came from the Sage of Six Paths distributing chakra to the people. After his death, his descendants, along with the developing ninja clans, continued to evolve and reproduce. Some inherited his bloodline and established their own families. Though many did not directly inherit the bloodline, over thousands of years the clans intermarried.
Dragon Returns to the Sea Jiraiya: So over time, almost all ninja bloodlines trace back to the Sage in some form, though some are purer than others.
Namikaze Minato: Exactly, Mr. Jiraiya. The Golden Horn and Silver Horn brothers must have inherited a lot of that blood. And then they committed such acts. Ultimately, the source lies with the Sage of Six Paths.
Sage of Six Paths you have no heart: …So after my death, my descendants caused this much trouble?
Senju Tobirama: Yes, that's how I died.
Big Pillar Hanhan: Tobirama, you worked hard.
Senju Tobirama: That damned Uchiha Madara… he actually obtained the Six Paths ninja gear.
Sage of Six Paths you have no heart: Eh…
The Sage sighed deeply. He never had high hopes for Madara, after all, he was Indra's direct descendant, and Indra was his unfilial son. Madara was also the one who shattered the moon and broke the seal. Without him, the Sage wouldn't have been sealed in the first place.
But things have changed. The appearance of Momoshiki and Kinshiki proves his original seal of Kaguya might have been a mistake. Because sealing her meant that he—or his descendants—would always face the constant threat of the Ōtsutsuki clan. So maybe this unfilial descendant Madara is finally doing something right. Right now, he's representing the ninja world and standing against the Peach and Gold styles, bearing his bloodline.
Fifth Mizukage Terumi Mei: …
Terumi Mei watched the Sage of Six Paths with curiosity. As a supporter of Kitahara Hitoshi, she had opposed any move from the Sage. But now, the Sage's abilities were sealed and his schemes exposed—like a defanged cat, no longer threatening. He even sighed like all the others—Hashirama, Tobirama, Minato, Jiraiya, Kakashi—after joining the group.
So this is what happens when someone joins the group? Still…
Terumi Mei felt a tightness in her chest. She once believed her strength was enough to carry Kirigakure alone. But now…
Kitahara Hitoshi was unbelievably powerful. Hashirama at 5.8, then Uchiha Madara appeared, and now more Ōtsutsuki clan members were showing up.
In the future, would her Kirigakure even need to exist?
As the Mizukage, when faced with threats like the Ōtsutsuki, she couldn't help but feel powerless.
Fifth Mizukage Terumi Mei: Eh…
Cowardly as a Mouse Onoki: ???
Eh?
Onoki was stunned as the group atmosphere suddenly sank.
Senju Tobirama: Really cheap Uchiha Madara.
Just as Tobirama felt some envy at Madara acquiring the Six Paths ninja gear, he saw Madara move. He tossed the two tools onto the ground.
He actually threw away the Six Paths ninja gear.
Big Pillar Hanhan: This…
Big Pillar Hanhan: Giving good stuff to Madara… seems pointless too.
Senju Tobirama: Damn, I'm dying from laughter.
Sage of Six Paths you don't have a heart: It probably has no effect.
Sage of Six Paths you have no heart: I made those tools myself. At best, they might catch a tailed beast.
One Tail Shukaku:
Shukaku was not pleased to be reduced to a mere unit of measurement.
Its vision quickly shifted to the live feed. Despite its nature, Shukaku wasn't foolish.
If Uchiha Madara lost to Momoshiki and Kinshiki, then Shukaku would be next.
Because it wasn't sure if Kitahara Hitoshi would sacrifice it to Madara for a power boost.
What…
Shukaku suddenly realized the ninja world was far too dangerous.
Hunters were everywhere.
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