The Pure Land—a unique realm.
Opposed to the mortal world, it is a legendary place where souls go after death.
In this mysterious domain, a strangely shaped old man slowly opened his eyes.
He wore a white feathered robe decorated with magatama beads, was surrounded by Truth-Seeking Balls, carried a shakujo staff on his back, and bore three eyes upon his face.
A pair of swirling Rinnegan, and a crimson, nine-tomoe Sharingan gleaming on his forehead.
Possessing two mighty dōjutsu in one being—this figure was none other than the founder of ninjutsu, the mythical Six Paths Sage.
"What's going on? The fated clash between Asura and Indra shouldn't have started yet. How could such a grave disturbance occur in the ninja world?"
Frowning deeply, the Six Paths Sage released an intense burst of crimson light from his nine-tomoe Rinnegan.
This crimson beam pierced the veil between the worlds of the living and the dead, reaching out from the Pure Land to glimpse the mortal realm.
Instantly,
His gaze revealed scenes of the ninja world—specifically the area around Ryuchi Cave.
Ryuchi Cave, connected to the ninja world, its destruction would ripple across the environment of the ninja world, causing noticeable changes.
"Ryuchi Cave has been destroyed, the White Snake Sage has perished—who did this?"
Just as he continued probing for clues using his nine-tomoe Rinnegan, his vision was obstructed by a sinister force.
Cold and domineering, brimming with madness and darkness—it felt like a glimpse into hell itself, enough to chill even the bravest soul.
The moment he made contact, the Sage's expression darkened dramatically.
Startled, he murmured softly,
"When did someone like this appear in the ninja world? Could it be the Otsutsuki Clan has arrived?"
But soon, he discarded that idea.
He realized this evil presence contained traces of his younger brother, Hamura Otsutsuki's power.
It was the mystical strength of the Tenseigan, rivaling his own Rinnegan and Sharingan.
"What's happening? Did a malevolent force obtain Hamura's power, or has his lineage become corrupted?"
With his all-seeing nine-tomoe Sharingan rendered impotent, the Sage—who existed in soul form within the Pure Land—was left blind.
Without support from his dōjutsu, uncovering the truth or locating the enemy became impossible.
Indeed, he had already marked Hyūga Satori as his enemy.
Such an oppressive and dark aura combined with the slaying of the reclusive White Snake Sage clearly showed no desire for peace.
Facing this disruptive presence, the Six Paths Sage furrowed his brow in deep contemplation.
"Asura has not yet been reborn, and Indra has not yet perished. This isn't good... Well then, I'll try contacting Indra first."
Moments later,
Madara Uchiha, residing in Kiri village, was unexpectedly overcome with sudden fatigue.
"Why am I so sleepy all of a sudden? Have I truly grown old?"
Madara's eyelids drooped uncontrollably. He closed his eyes and slipped into a hidden realm—a sacred dimension.
Madara's consciousness entered a unique space. The space was completely jet-black, with water pooling across the floor.
As Madara Uchiha scanned the dark expanse with piercing eyes, a figure slowly emerged before him.
An old man with an ancient and peculiar appearance sat cross-legged directly facing Madara, radiating a deep, ancient aura.
Furrowing his brow deeply, Madara eyed the elder warily.
He couldn't perceive the other's true power. The old man wore a solemn expression, his very presence exuding an unfathomable aura from ancient times.
"Who are you, and why are you inside my mental world?"
Though faced with this unknown situation, Madara quickly regained his composure upon realizing he had entered a spiritual world.
Knowing this, he felt slightly more at ease.
However, his confusion and caution toward the old man in front of him only grew stronger.
To summon him here silently into this spiritual realm—this person must possess overwhelming strength.
"Indra... no, in this life, you should be Madara Uchiha. I am the Sage of Six Paths, progenitor of the ninja arts. There is no need for you to fear."
"I have come today to maintain the stability and peace of this world. I hope you will investigate the recent disturbances occurring within the ninja world."
"I have sensed a powerful dark presence emerging within the ninja world, one that poses a massive threat to all. One of the Three Great Summoning Animal Sacred Lands—the Ryuchi Cave—has been obliterated. Who knows what else may happen later."
"You are the reincarnation of Indra's chakra energy. I hope you will stand as my guardian and fulfill the duty of protecting this world."
Given the choice, the Sage of Six Paths would have favored the inheritor of Asura's chakra.
Unfortunately, Hashirama died too early. Among those still alive in the ninja world, the only one he could contact was Madara Uchiha.
The Sage remained stationed in the Pure Land, and his soul form could not easily leave. Therefore, he had no option but to choose Madara as his spokesperson.
"The Sage of Six Paths? A dark force? The Ryuchi Cave has been destroyed?"
Madara lowered his head in thought, his eyes flickering.
At this moment, a flurry of thoughts crossed his mind.
So Satori Hyūga hadn't been lying after all. It had all really occurred.
The legendary Sage of Six Paths had not perished. He truly was Indra's reincarnation, and his previous life had been a blood brother to Hashirama.
But who exactly was this evil entity the Sage spoke of?
Someone capable of destroying the Ryuchi Cave must possess unimaginable power.
Though Madara had never personally encountered any of the Immortals from the three great summoning sacred lands, he knew they were all profound presences.
Each had lived for over a thousand years, beings from the same era as the Sage of Six Paths. Endowed with ancient Sage Arts distinct from the modern chakra system, their techniques were shrouded in profound mystery.
Considering the top-tier experts across the ninja world, the strongest suspect branded as 'evil' would likely be none other than Satori Hyūga.
By absorbing negative human emotions to convert them into Dark Chakra and seizing the dark essence of the Moryō, these acts fused into an internal force that was both sinister and eerie.
The evolution of the Sharingan required sacrificing a loved one just to advance—that alone was already sinister enough.
Yet Madara believed Satori's Tenseigan, tainted by darkness, was even more dreadfully malevolent.
Judging from the current circumstances, the individual described by the Sage of Six Paths was almost certainly Satori.
The dark aura emanating from him was so oppressive that even Madara found it nearly unbearable.
Madara Uchiha shifted his gaze toward the Sage of Six Paths standing before him, a thoughtful expression appearing on his face.
Satori Hyūga may be trying to reshape the world, but one cannot ignore the evil force within him.
Before, Madara could turn a blind eye because he knew he couldn't defeat Satori.
But now, with the Sage of Six Paths' help, if Satori is led into Corruption by that evil force, Madara will finally have a chance to act.
"Sage of Six Paths, I do have some idea who you're referring to—the evil one you spoke of. But that guy is extremely cunning and dangerous—I'll need overwhelming strength to take him down."
"You've seen it yourself. I'm already old, my strength has greatly diminished, and I've lost my Rinnegan. Even if I find him, I might not be able to stop him—and could even lose my life in the attempt."
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