Chapter 271: The Third Faction
[The Golden Age That Never Came]
[Event Description: In order to prevent the world from entering the Golden Age, Hagoromo Otsutsuki invites you to change the outcome of the event by crushing the Reincarnators and plot characters of the Golden Order faction.]
[Event Reward: Unknown Bloodline Item (Quality depends on completion rate)]
[Event Penalty: Hatred with the Otsutsuki clan will be solidified.]
"This old man should have remained in the Pure Land, but the current situation is not something the ninja world of today can resolve. This world is a world of ninjas. A power like the Golden Order is definitely not the path of benevolence."
Kaito Shirogane raised his hand, stopping Hagoromo Otsutsuki from continuing his "preaching" through Uchiha Obito's body.
He straightened up and released his hand from Minoru Hiranaka's neck. The latter fell to the ground, coughing.
"What this world should be like, or what it will become, has nothing to do with me."
"But your attitude makes me curious about one thing... Sage of Six Paths, do you really still possess the power of a Sage right now?"
A dangerous aura emanated from Kaito Shirogane.
Hagoromo Otsutsuki frowned slightly. He felt that Mercenary Tao in front of him was completely like an uncivilized beast. He tried to communicate with logic and morality, but the other party focused on the "weakness" revealed by his attitude.
This wasn't the logic of human communication; it was the way beasts communicated. When two beasts interacted, the content wasn't the most important thing. The most important thing was to sniff each other out first to confirm their levels in the food chain.
The Truth-Seeking Ball in Hagoromo Otsutsuki's hand had completed its transformation, resembling a spiraling pitch-black long sword, exuding a daunting pressure. It was the Divine Sword of Nunoboko, the [Sword of the Soul].
This sword would fully embody the owner's will and belief. The stronger the will, the stronger the sword.
"Mercenary Tao, do you think that without the power of a Sage, I cannot kill you..."
Hagoromo Otsutsuki raised the sword, pointing the Sword of Nunoboko straight at Kaito Shirogane. The Truth-Seeking Ball possessed the power of Yin-Yang, Five Elements, and Creation of All Things simultaneously. The Sword of Nunoboko, formed from the Truth-Seeking Ball, was even more powerful.
This was a substance formed by energy nearly materializing.
Such high-density energy possessed power completely transcending Kekkei Genkai and Kekkei Tōta. A fist-sized Truth-Seeking Ball could easily destroy a forest.
This was the manifestation of true Six Paths-level power.
In the eyes of Reincarnators, it was also a power completely transcending the Second Ladder.
Seeing Hagoromo Otsutsuki's display, the cruel smile on Kaito Shirogane's face became more pronounced. While the action of raising the sword towards him seemed full of deterrence, the more it was so, the more he sensed something wrong with Hagoromo Otsutsuki's state.
Logically speaking, if Hagoromo Otsutsuki truly still possessed Six Paths-level power, shouldn't he directly kill Minoru Hiranaka and Providence right now? He could even forcibly destroy the Golden Erdtree.
But such a top-tier big shot was actually trying to persuade him?
Even attempting to pull him into his own faction.
The weakness revealed by this matter was keenly captured by Kaito Shirogane. Moreover, under the influence of his fluctuating killing intent, he became even crazier. If it were Kaito Shirogane when he first entered the Nexus, he probably would have only tested the waters and ultimately chosen not to risk angering the Sage of Six Paths. But right now...
Kaito Shirogane suddenly raised his left hand and grabbed the Divine Sword—the Sword of Nunoboko.
The strange spiral long sword came into contact with Kaito Shirogane's left hand, immediately causing a strong reaction.
Substances like Truth-Seeking Balls, possessing the characteristics of All-Creation, could ignore all nature transformations of ninjutsu while possessing extremely high destructive power. Even bodies reanimated by Impure World Reincarnation could not heal or regenerate after being shattered by Truth-Seeking Balls.
It could be called "True Damage."
But Kaito Shirogane's left hand was equally formidable. It was a powerful bio-armor explicitly labeled as [Indestructible], originating from the Left Arm of the King who rampaged through the Infinite Dimensional Nexus.
Clang!
Pitch-black lightning accompanied a slight distortion of space. Intense fluctuations began to spread from Kaito Shirogane's left hand and the Sword of Nunoboko.
Hagoromo Otsutsuki, occupying Uchiha Obito's body, looked at Mercenary Tao's left hand. It was impervious to All-Creation. Within that arm lay a power surpassing the Golden Order.
Even the Truth-Seeking Ball couldn't contend with it at all.
Using the power currently at peak efficiency, Kaito Shirogane suddenly jerked against the Sword of Nunoboko.
He wanted to snap this sword directly, but Hagoromo Otsutsuki's will was not something Obito could compare to. Intense power erupted rapidly, making the air emit a dull roar, but both Kaito Shirogane's left arm and the Sword of Nunoboko remained undamaged.
Hagoromo Otsutsuki sighed. His figure turned intangible and retreated a step, the Sword of Nunoboko in his hand reverting to the form of a Truth-Seeking Ball.
Mercenary Tao was right. He was someone who had truly stepped into the Pure Land. What remained in the world now was merely spirit and a portion of chakra.
Although he wasn't completely incapable of interfering with the world, wanting to take action personally was also fraught with restrictions.
Moreover, the two portions of power Hagoromo Otsutsuki retained were originally meant to give his two sons another chance to choose the future. He couldn't possibly hand them over to someone like Obito, who was bent on destroying the world, at such a time.
"Mercenary Tao, you don't have much time left."
Uchiha Obito's figure quickly distorted and became intangible, then vanished directly, giving Kaito Shirogane no chance to attack. He didn't even make a move to try and kill Minoru Hiranaka.
Kaito Shirogane looked at the increasingly obvious golden glow on the horizon. He knew that the woman codenamed Providence had probably really made a move on Uzumaki Naruto and Uchiha Sasuke.
Directly attacking the Children of Prophecy, forcibly catalyzing the growth of the Golden Erdtree, and drawing the gaze of the Greater Will—this approach was extremely radical and would inevitably lead the World Will to intervene in various forms.
Whether it was powerful ninjas hiding somewhere or strong individuals dead in the underworld, the World Will would inevitably try to awaken them in some form.
Although Orochimaru was in the Land of Lightning, with the capability of the World Will, some unexpected timelines would surely arise regarding the forbidden Impure World Reincarnation Technique. This would allow the technique to somehow leak out through Danzo or Senju Tobirama.
Then, coincidentally cast at this time, it would revive the top powers of the ninja world one by one to oppose the Golden Erdtree faction.
But what made Kaito Shirogane hesitate was their attitude towards him.
Kaito Shirogane knew his own strength level. In today's ninja world, he probably counted as top-tier, but he couldn't be called invincible. What's more, theoretically, there were still Six Paths-level powerhouses in this world, whom the current Kaito Shirogane couldn't look down upon.
Yet, both Hagoromo Otsutsuki and Providence seemed to treat him as the key person who could decide the direction of the world.
There must be some hidden information in this.
Theoretically speaking, if a few truly complete Six Paths-level experts appeared right now...
It would be enough to sweep away all Reincarnators and plot characters in this world.
Toneri Otsutsuki on the moon? No, he lacked the high-purity Byakugan. With that woman's mentality and methods, she would inevitably block this path before starting her operation. She would kill Hanabi Hyuga or other members of the Hyuga main family in advance, or steal their eyes.
Then there was Isshiki Otsutsuki, whose existence was uncertain...
And... Kaguya Otsutsuki, who was currently sealed...
With the World Will's ability, theoretically, these existences might not be unawakened. What exactly made all these people focus their attention on him? As long as he figured this out, Kaito Shirogane believed he could take whatever he wanted in this world.
Swoosh, swoosh, swoosh.
Several sounds of breaking air rang out. Orochimaru and Uchiha Itachi, bringing Hana Hiranaka, finally arrived from the direction of the Land of Lightning.
"Minoru..."
The voice was faint, as if in disbelief. Hana Hiranaka broke free from Itachi's restraint, got down from the summon beast, and stumbled towards her husband.
Minoru Hiranaka was also stunned on the spot.
Out of the corner of his eye, Kaito Shirogane watched these two and suddenly realized a fact.
The World Will and the Planetary Will were not the same in this Naruto derivative world.
The corners of his mouth grinned unconsciously. He realized that besides the Golden Order faction and the Sage of Six Paths faction, there was actually a third faction—a faction truly belonging to the indigenous people of this world.
The Otsutsuki clan were originally foreign plunderers. The Planetary Will did not like them.
(End of Chapter)
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