Konoha: Starting from Being Adopted by Tsunade – Chapter 321: Call Him "Father"
A thousand years ago, Natsume took Kaguya Ōtsutsuki away.
To prevent future disruptions caused by his arrival, he left many instructions for Hagoromo Ōtsutsuki, the Sage of Six Paths.
The two most important tasks were:
First, divide the Ten-Tails into nine tailed beasts.
Second, marry and have children, giving birth to Asura and Indra.
These two actions would become textbook examples of pivotal moments shaping the future.
Without these events, the original storyline would have completely collapsed.
As for Natsume, there would be two unfavorable outcomes:
One outcome was the creation of a parallel world.
The other was remaining in this world while everyone he knew vanished.
Hagoromo had clearly followed those instructions.
He successfully carried out both tasks.
In addition, there were many more things.
For example, Natsume told him, "After your death, retreat into the Pure Land until the Ten-Tails reemerges."
That was also why Hagoromo had never intervened before.
Of course, given his personality, he must have been secretly observing everything.
Indeed, that was precisely what had happened.
The God Tree—or rather, the Ten-Tails' emergence—was truly shocking to both Nagato and Konan.
Not only was its body enormous, but its chakra filled heaven and earth.
Yet what terrified them most was that someone could actually control it—Kaguya Ōtsutsuki.
Neither had ever seen the legendary Sage of Six Paths in person, yet those Rinnegan eyes were unmistakably familiar.
For Nagato, today had turned into an unforeseen day filled with events capable of shattering any worldview.
Previously, he thought possessing the Rinnegan made him invincible.
But now, one absurdly powerful figure after another kept appearing.
Just how deep did the ninja world run?
[Feathers.]
Hagoromo said with a blank expression as he slightly lifted his head.
Because of Natsume, Kaguya hadn't been sealed away. Meaning, in reality, she and Hagoromo had only been separated for a few years.
Combined with her fulfilling life recently, there wasn't much joy in reuniting with her son.
Still, seeing Hagoromo again brought her some comfort.
After all, aside from Natsume, he was practically the only family left in this world.
"Mother."
When Kaguya called out to him, Hagoromo immediately descended and replied respectfully.
This was unlike the original story—one more consequence of Natsume altering the plot.
Without interference from the Great Toad Sage, Hagoromo had not ended up opposing Kaguya.
Even after a thousand years, his devotion had not wavered.
Moreover, the simplest truth remained—he couldn't defeat Kaguya anyway.
"What about me?"
Natsume stepped forward, asking with interest.
Though he had no childish motives, he had long anticipated this moment.
Hagoromo's expression tensed slightly.
From observing in secret over the past few years, he had come to understand what had occurred a thousand years ago.
Although he still didn't know exactly how Natsume had done it.
As a teenager, he had barely been able to speak at all—now, it was even more difficult.
"Call him."
Kaguya spoke suddenly.
She was no longer the same person as she was a thousand years ago. Over the past few years, she had come to understand every aspect of Natsume.
Although she appeared cold, that didn't mean she lacked intelligence.
Noticing Natsume's intentions at this moment, she decided to lend him a hand.
"Teacher."
Hagoromo Otsutsuki turned his head with difficulty and forced out a faint smile.
He clearly took advantage of the situation by using an honorific he used back in his youth.
Natsume showed no reaction at all, but Nagato and Konan, observing from the sidelines, exchanged shocked glances.
A mysterious powerhouse possessing the Rinnegan suddenly appeared—this individual turned out to be Kaguya Ōtsutsuki's son.
The resemblance between the two could certainly be understood.
But could he really be Natsume's disciple?
That was simply unbelievable.
So Konoha Village truly was a place teeming with hidden powerhouses.
At this moment, Nagato and Konan suddenly felt like their Akatsuki organization was just a joke.
They had plotted for years yet discovered nothing—just wasting their time.
However, the two of them had been too quick to feel shocked.
"Call Him 'Father.'"
Kaguya Ōtsutsuki said in a cold, indifferent tone.
Hagoromo immediately froze.
The Kaguya Ōtsutsuki from a thousand years ago had definitely not looked like this.
What exactly had happened during these past few years?
When he was in the Pure Land, he usually only dared observe Natsume when Kaguya wasn't around.
Therefore, he knew absolutely nothing about whatever they had done together.
Now it truly seemed unimaginable.
"Fa…ther."
Hagoromo reluctantly complied.
Truthfully, it wasn't that he didn't want to—he just felt embarrassed.
When he was younger, he could have called out without any hesitation.
But now, being over a thousand years old, things naturally felt more awkward.
"Hagoromo, long time no see."
Natsume nodded contentedly.
Nagato and Konan watched the three enjoy their warm family moment, completely stunned.
They totally failed to grasp what was happening right now.
In terms of their past lives: their CPUs had fried from overload.
Hagoromo could only manage a faint smile.
"Kaguya."
Natsume didn't continue reminiscing further. "Let's deal with Isshiki Otsutsuki first."
Kaguya gave a slight nod.
Upon hearing Isshiki's name, Hagoromo immediately felt uneasy.
He understood the battles from a thousand years ago quite well.
Had it not been for Natsume's unexpected interference back then, both Kaguya and Isshiki Otsutsuki would have been sealed away.
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"Don't worry."
Natsume said carelessly, "Being sealed for a thousand years must have weakened his power even further."
Hagoromo understood this as well, but Isshiki Otsutsuki was a pure-blood member of the Otsutsuki Clan—born inherently powerful.
As they spoke, Kaguya Ōtsutsuki lifted her gaze toward the moon.
That was precisely where Isshiki Otsutsuki was sealed.
Previously, she couldn't break the seal because she lacked the God Tree, leaving her far from her peak condition.
Now, having regained the God Tree, she had become truly invincible.
Kaguya extended her hand, releasing a vast surge of chakra.
Even in broad daylight, the energy was clearly visible—a beam of light shooting straight into the sky.
Natsume raised an eyebrow.
This display would surely draw attention from many eyes.
But it didn't matter anyway.
Natsume took out the bracelet and notified Temari to seal off the desert, forbidding outsiders from entering.
Temari had now become the Kazekage.
After she assumed the position, all those in Sunagakure who had opposed Gaara in the original story began to surface one by one, and were soon eliminated.
From that point on, no one dared utter a word.
Suddenly, the chakra surged upward, reaching as far as the moon.
The seal began to loosen.
Isshiki otsutsuki awakened.
A thousand years ago, at the moment of his death, he had launched a counterattack in an attempt to seal away Kaguya otsutsuki.
However, due to Natsume's interference, Kaguya managed to escape, while Isshiki himself ended up being the one sealed instead.
Fortunately, before being sealed, he had created Black Zetsu and sent him into the ninja world to prepare for his return.
Although he didn't know how long it would take, there was still hope.
The only pity was that inside the seal, his power had deteriorated drastically.
But there was nothing he could do but wait until Black Zetsu assembled the complete Ten-Tails for him so he could return to his former peak.
Isshiki otsutsuki stood up, sensing the seal loosening, and a surge of immense joy welled up inside him.
But soon, a troubling realization struck him—the chakra felt disturbingly familiar, like Kaguya otsutsuki's.
If it truly was her… did that mean Black Zetsu had failed?
At that thought, Isshiki froze stiff where he stood.
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