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Chapter 401: The Strongest Summoning Jutsu!

As the meteor shot into the sky, silence fell over everyone.

In the midst of the battle, the Six Paths Sage staggered, nearly falling to the ground.

**He ran?**

Hamura just ran like that?
Even the Sage of Six Paths himself hadn't expected it, let alone anyone else.

However, on second thought, maybe it was inevitable.

If he couldn't win, was dying here the only option? Who would be that foolish?

**But!**

It was also a very naive decision.

Did Hamura really think that running away meant he’d be spared?

Once you're an enemy, you’re bound to be eliminated entirely.

After dealing with the Sage, the next target would undoubtedly be Hamura.

**The moon?**

Sure, others might not be able to reach it, but someone as powerful as Uchiha Itsuki? No chance he couldn’t get there.

**Foolish! So foolish!**

“Heh heh, hahahaha!”

Itsuki chuckled mockingly at the Sage of Six Paths.
“Hamura ran off, leaving just you. So, what now? Why don’t you just lie down and let us do as we please?”

The outcome was all but decided.

In high spirits, Itsuki couldn’t resist taunting the Sage further.

**Swish! Swish swish swish!**
One by one, figures appeared.

Senju Hashirama looked at the Sage of Six Paths with a complicated expression and muttered, “So this is the Sage who founded Ninshū?”

Uchiha Madara crossed his arms, gazing down at the Sage coldly.
“The so-called Sage of Six Paths? Hmph. And yet, you dared to scheme against me!”

Nagato stood expressionless, massive amounts of chakra gathering around him.

Tobirama and Minato took positions on one side, their gazes fixed intently on the Sage.
The two, enveloped in the Nine-Tails’ chakra, now wielded enough power to pose a serious threat.

Only the Sage of Six Paths remained silent.

Thousands of thoughts condensed into two bitter words: **Damn it!**

How did it come to this?

For a thousand years in the Pure Land, he had prepared—collecting countless soul warriors to face the Ōtsutsuki clan.

And now?

The Sage glanced back at the soul warriors still clashing with the Reanimated Ninjas and the allied Shinobi forces, sighing softly.

The past Five Kage.
The Akatsuki members.
They were far stronger than he had anticipated.

Their coordination alone was enough to create devastating effects.
Not to mention the Dust Release, Almighty Push, and Deidara’s Self-Destruct—each a technique that ignored sheer numbers.

Did the Sage lack strong allies? Not at all.

In his millennia-long efforts, he had gathered countless Kage-level shinobi.
Even as soul forms, they could still wield 70–80% of their original power.

Yet here they were, completely overwhelmed.

“Is the heavens themselves against me?”

The Sage murmured to himself.

After all his preparations, was this truly the end?

“No, it’s me,” Itsuki said with a sneer. “Don’t blame the heavens. This is my doing. Hamura, I’m going to establish a new Ninshū and become the new progenitor of chakra!”

“I will create a new era!”

The Sage of Six Paths glared coldly at Itsuki.

“Why are you looking at me like that?” Itsuki chuckled derisively. “For centuries, to collect souls, you’ve plunged the Shinobi World into endless war. So many people died because of you. Someone like you should’ve died a long time ago!”

“Hmph!” The Sage snorted coldly. “Survival of the fittest!”

“Well said!”

Itsuki clapped and laughed heartily. “So, in a little while, you’ll die by my hand.”

The Sage’s expression darkened. “You don’t understand anything!”

“No, I understand everything!” Itsuki shot back disdainfully. “Those you feared—those you and your mother feared—I know who they are, and I’m ready to face them!”

The Sage was stunned. “You really do know! Who are you, exactly?”

“I’m Uchiha Itsuki!”

**“Attack!”**

Several figures rushed forward.

**Boom!**

The battle erupted once more.

This would be the final fight.

Itsuki smeared a drop of blood onto his palm.

**“Summoning Jutsu!”**

**Boom!**

A massive figure appeared before everyone.

Seeing it, the Sage’s heart turned cold.

The Ten-Tails.

No one else could recognize it, but he knew all too well.

It was the Ten-Tails.
His mother.

Ōtsutsuki Kaguya.

“This… this can’t be happening!”

Sensing his impending defeat, the Sage grew distracted in battle.

As a result, he fell prey to a ferocious onslaught from Uchiha Madara and Senju Hashirama.

How had it come to this?

**Crackle!**

The enormous Ten-Tails quickly shrank, transforming into the form of Kaguya Ōtsutsuki.

**All-Killing Ash Bones!**

Barely regaining her form, Kaguya unleashed two Ash Bone attacks.

Her hatred for Hamura burned deeply, and her fury towards Itsuki was directed at him instead.

She dared not challenge Itsuki directly—what if he undid the summoning?

**“Hmm?”**

Watching the battlefield, Itsuki suddenly let out a curious sound, intrigued.

The ancient clans were almost all here.

Nagato of the Uzumaki Clan.
Madara of the Uchiha Clan.
Hashirama of the Senju Clan.
Kaguya, with her lethal Ash Bones, could be counted among the Kaguya Clan—or even the Hyuga Clan with her White Eyes.

The only thing missing was the Hyuga Clan itself.

An interesting coincidence!

Itsuki burst into laughter and decisively joined the fray.

**Boom boom boom!**

Within moments, the Sage of Six Paths was wounded.

His opponents were too powerful. He couldn’t hold on.

There was Itsuki, already stronger than him.
There was Kaguya of the Ōtsutsuki Clan.
There were his former “sons,” Hashirama and Madara.
There was Nagato, armed with the Rinnegan and the Uzumaki bloodline.
And two Flying Thunder God ninjas powered by the Nine-Tails’ chakra.

**“Heh…”**

The Sage let out a bitter laugh.

“Laugh all you want,” Itsuki sneered.

Kaguya’s expression darkened. **“My mother is here!”**

**“Smack!”**

**“Hahahahaha!”**

The Sage roared and formed a seal, his expression fierce as a phantom aura appeared behind him.

**“Shut up!”**

Itsuki’s Rinnegan unleashed a tremendous force.

**Boom!**

The Sage was sent flying.

By now, Itsuki was holding nothing back, unleashing all his strength.

Even now, the Sage struggled to understand Itsuki’s ocular techniques.

“Hamura, die!”

Itsuki roared, a black rod forming in his hand.

And with that, the battle reached its crescendo.


In the hands of others, black rods began to appear one after another.

“Pfft!”

Blood splattered.

Six Paths was pierced by several black rods.

“Cough, cough!”

Six Paths stiffened in place, coughing incessantly and spitting out blood.

He turned his head to look at Itsuki, staring deeply at him, as if to imprint this person firmly in his memory.

“What are you staring at?” Itsuki smirked and said, “If you looked like your mother, I wouldn’t say anything. But you? Forget it, you’re too ugly.”

“Heh heh.”

Six Paths wasn’t angry. Instead, he smiled faintly and murmured, “Uchiha Itsuki, can you really… can you really stop them?”

“What do you think?”

Itsuki sneered, “You’ve prepared for so many years, and I’ve only prepared for a few. Yet I managed to defeat even you. Give me a few more years, and we’ll see who I can’t crush. Bring as many as you want; I’ll take them all down.”

“Is that so?”

Six Paths gave a resigned smile and said, “After all these years, I’m really tired.”

Scheming against this one, plotting against that one—
Even existing as a dead man.

It wasn’t a choice he made willingly.

His mother was weaker than he was. Although sealed, she at least existed as a living being.

Even Uchiha Madara managed to resurrect himself.

But as the strongest, he was left in such a wretched state.

It was all because of the Ōtsutsuki clan!

He had always been afraid, surviving as a soul only to protect himself.

But now, everything was finally over.

Six Paths’ expression relaxed, and he murmured, “It’s over. Finally, it’s all over. After all these years, I’m so tired. At last, I can rest.”

“Yeah,” Itsuki sighed and remarked, “Turns out, I’m a truly good person. Look at how exhausted you are. You could say I saved you, right?”

“You should sincerely thank me!”

Six Paths silently stared at Itsuki.

Even as he was on the verge of death, he still wanted to curse.

Did I want to die?

Hell no!

I prepared for thousands of years!

Thousands!

For what?

Only to be defeated by you, and then mocked like this. Damn it!

Uchiha Itsuki!

You’re heartless!

With hatred burning in his eyes, Six Paths slowly closed them.

“Buzz!”

Six Paths disappeared.

Because he existed as a soul, even though his combat power was immense, this fundamental limitation couldn’t be changed.

“It’s finally over.”

Seeing Six Paths vanish, Tobirama let out a long sigh of relief and stared at Uchiha Itsuki. “Itsuki, he’s dead, right?”

“Yes.”

Itsuki nodded. “His soul has been destroyed. Even if his body remains, it’s just an empty shell.”

“Good, that’s great!”

Tobirama chuckled. “At last, we can breathe easy. There’s just one left…”

He turned his gaze to the moon.

During the intense battle, one had escaped, heading straight for the moon.

“Ōtsutsuki Hamura,” Itsuki said casually. “The ancestor of the Byakugan clan has retreated to the moon.”

He turned to the others. “Go, kill him.”

“Yes!”

Even Uchiha Madara responded obediently.

In front of others, they could be arrogant, but in front of Itsuki? Forget it!

Besides, they were ninjas resurrected through Itsuki’s Edo Tensei. Itsuki had absolute control over them.

Unlike Orochimaru, who was limited by his own strength and didn’t dare fully unleash the power of the resurrected ninjas, Itsuki had no such concerns.

In fact, Itsuki focused on how to make Senju Hashirama and the others even stronger.

Following his orders, the group quickly set out for the moon.

Itsuki had long prepared a route.

Knowing an enemy was there, how could Itsuki not prepare in advance?

In fact, Itsuki often considered whether he should take the initiative, lead an army to the moon, defeat Hamura, and then fully focus on dealing with Hagoromo.

Ultimately, Itsuki decided, given his own strength, to deal with Hagoromo first.

And now, everything was falling into place.

The powerful group soon stormed the moon.

Immediately, a fierce battle erupted on the moon.

“Do you need our help?”

Tobirama looked at Itsuki.

During the battle, he had left a mark on Hamura.

Using the Flying Thunder God Technique, he could teleport directly to the moon.

In this regard, Tobirama was similar to Itsuki.

Both liked to keep a backup plan.

Always retain a trump card!

Just in case.

“No need.”

Itsuki glanced at the moon and smiled faintly. “They’re enough to handle it.”

On the moon were not just Hamura but also his descendants and even a massive eye.

Unfortunately, Itsuki had calculated it all. If Hamura hadn’t been injured, it would’ve been different. But now, with Senju Hashirama and the others’ strength, they could level the moon.

Turning his gaze to the Pure Land, Itsuki asked, “Are the souls dispersing?”

“Yes,” Tobirama replied. “When Six Paths died, the souls began changing, as if returning to where they belong. I could sense their joy.”

“Six Paths… what a sinner.”

Itsuki sighed and exclaimed, “I truly am righteous. Long live justice!”

Tobirama gave him a sidelong glance and couldn’t be bothered to respond.

You?
Righteous?

We’re all adults here. Let’s not say meaningless things.

Righteousness?

That doesn’t even hold up to a fart in front of politicians!

At least a fart makes noise!

“Finally, it’s over.”

Itsuki stretched lazily.

“Next, it’s time to rebuild the ninja world.”

Tobirama gave Itsuki a curious look.

Was it an illusion?

It seemed as if Itsuki had more to say.

And during the fight with Six Paths, did Itsuki really go all out?

At least his ocular powers remained a mystery.

Indeed, they were unknown!

Itsuki had only used one or two of his ocular abilities, keeping most of them hidden.

With the Ōtsutsuki clan still around, how could he possibly reveal all his cards?

Turning to Kaguya, Itsuki grinned. “So, how does it feel to be my summoning beast?”

Kaguya’s face darkened.

Did he have to be so blunt?

And now he didn’t even call her by name—just "summoning beast"!

Screw that! She wasn’t just any summoning beast.

She was Ōtsutsuki Kaguya!

Princess of the Ōtsutsuki clan!

The progenitor of chakra!

Yet under Itsuki’s cold gaze, she shivered.

She suddenly understood.

Maybe…

Itsuki wanted her resistance.

That way, he’d have an excuse to seal her again.

Immediately, Kaguya lowered her head and softly said, “It is my honor to serve as your summoning beast.”

Itsuki was a bit surprised.

He had planned to seal her again, at least until he brought true peace to the ninja world.

But who would’ve thought she’d be so cooperative?

It made him feel almost reluctant to do it.

“Hmph.”

Itsuki snorted coldly and said, “At least you’re sensible. Let’s go. The Pure Land isn’t a place for the living. Second Hokage, Fourth Hokage, stay here and clean things up before returning to the ninja world.”

“Yes!”

Itsuki approached Naruto and Sasuke, grabbed them despite their reluctant expressions, and left the Pure Land.

*(End of Chapter)*

**Chapter 402: The Final Six Paths**

"Alright, you two, from today onward, live a normal life!"
Itsuki patted the two little ones a few times and then kicked them out.

"Our... our power..."
The two were dumbfounded.

The once overwhelming, destructive power they had, which seemed capable of destroying the heavens and earth, now felt so fragile. Even their movements had become sluggish.

"Your power? I sealed it!"
Itsuki's reply was direct.

"How could I know if the Six Paths left any tricks behind in your bodies? I had no choice but to seal all the power he gave you."

"Little ones, you wouldn’t want something bad to happen to yourselves, would you?"

Most of the power in the two little ones came from the Six Paths.

The Six Paths had given them power without reservation, which made Itsuki suspicious.

Now that this power was sealed, how much strength did they have left?
A Jonin.

Just an ordinary Jonin.

Given their young age, their strength would continue to grow in the future. By the time they became adults, they’d likely reach the level of an elite Jonin or even Kage-level strength.

"Alright then!"
The two little ones looked dejected.

That immense power had been so intoxicating.

"Isn't the Six Paths dead?"
Uchiha Itachi asked with a frown.

"Dead?"
Itsuki let out a cold laugh and said, "That’s just what we think. What if he’s not dead? Besides, can you be sure the Six Paths wouldn’t try to resurrect himself through these two little ones?"

"This..."

Itachi froze, then broke into a cold sweat.

That’s true!

Who could guarantee the Six Paths was truly dead?

What if he were still alive? And given all that power transferred into the two little ones, who knew if he’d use their bodies as vessels?
Why did past Jinchūriki lose control?
It was because the tailed beasts’ chakra influenced their minds, driving them insane.

It’s said that Kurama once tried to take over Naruto’s body and wreak havoc on Konoha when it woke.

Also...

There was Uchiha Madara!

He was resurrected too.

The power of the Six Paths was far beyond that of Uchiha Madara.

"You’re saying..."
Itachi hesitated. "The Six Paths might have created a shadowy entity, like Black Zetsu, to assist in his resurrection?"

"Definitely!" Itsuki said without hesitation. "There’s no doubt he left behind a contingency plan."

"How can you be so sure?"

Itachi was startled again.

Itsuki gave him a look as if he were an idiot and said, "Because I left a backup plan for myself. Any so-called hero who believes they’ve defeated the dragon is sure to receive a posthumous surprise."

Itachi: "..."

You so-called gods walking among mortals are truly detestable.

Killing you is always such a hassle.

How are mere mortals supposed to live in a world like this?
You’re walking embodiments of despair.

...

The shinobi world had completely returned to order.

Everything seemed to have settled into a peaceful rhythm.

The Uchiha clan established a Hunter Force tasked with tracking down rogue ninjas and remnants of the past.

The Uchiha remained as battle-hungry as ever, so Itsuki entrusted this mission to them.

People need to stay busy; idleness breeds trouble!
The Uchiha, in particular, were like mischievous children—leave them alone too long, and they’re bound to stir up trouble.

Meanwhile...

Though the recent battle had ended, the shinobi world hadn’t escaped unscathed.

Tobirama had summoned a large number of elite ninjas from the Pure Land to assist Itsuki, which came at a significant cost.

Logically, with peace restored, the shinobi world no longer needed such a large ninja force. However, Itsuki, contrary to expectations, continued to expand and develop the ninja ranks.

This raised suspicions among many.

Moreover...

He reorganized the ninja system into more detailed divisions and began forming a proper ninja army.

This army was far more disciplined than the ad hoc teams assembled during battles.

Stronger.
More precise.

It felt as though Itsuki was preparing for war.

But against whom?

Was there even an enemy left in the shinobi world?

Itsuki, of course, wasn’t about to reveal his plans.

At this moment, he was focused on Kaguya.

After dealing with the Six Paths, Itsuki noticed that Kaguya had become surprisingly docile. Seizing the opportunity, he personally removed her seal, fully releasing her. Then, with utmost sincerity, he invited her to dinner.

And lots of alcohol.
He made it very clear what he intended to do.

Get her drunk.
Not drunk?

Heh, just try!

Kaguya, knowing the stakes, dared not refuse.

Obediently, she went to the agreed location. A few bottles later, Kaguya "fainted," and Itsuki carried her to the bed.

Damn it!

Itsuki cursed under his breath. From Kaguya’s resurrection until now, so much time had passed, and he had only just succeeded.

It had taken longer than he liked!

The delay was largely due to Kaguya’s resistance to his eye techniques.

Unlike others like Kurenai, who instinctively developed feelings for Itsuki under the silent influence of his eye techniques, Kaguya’s strength allowed her to resist.

Thus, it required much more effort to win her over.

Five full days later, Itsuki finally emerged from the room, smiling contentedly.

He felt refreshed, in both body and mind.

At last!

The legacy of Hagoromo and Hamura had been fulfilled.

Achievement unlocked!

Of course, just because the achievement was unlocked didn’t mean Hamura’s fate was sealed.

On the contrary, he had to die.

Hamura and Hagoromo represented Kaguya’s past, and Itsuki was determined to sever that connection.

Not even calling him "father" would save him!

A loud explosion suddenly echoed.

Itsuki looked up.

A chunk of the moon was missing!
The massive lunar surface now bore a noticeable crater.

Itsuki smirked.

What happened here?
He had ordered Hashirama and others to hunt down Hamura—how did they end up blowing up part of the moon?

Did Hamura self-destruct?
Or was there an issue with that massive eye?

Speaking of which, had that massive eye even appeared yet?

Itsuki was uncertain about the timeline.

In his previous life, he had only watched *Naruto*, never considering *Boruto* a true sequel.

To him, it was an entirely separate series.

And one he didn’t like!
It had nothing to do with *Naruto*!
Yep, that’s how he saw it.

Yawning, Itsuki returned to the Hokage's office.

---
As expected, Senju Hashirama and the others should return soon. Itsuki has additional plans for them.

However!

The first person Itsuki encountered wasn’t them—it was Uchiha Itachi.

“Haven’t I already entrusted you with full responsibility? Why are you here looking for me, Acting Hokage?”

Itsuki felt a headache coming on.

He was growing increasingly tired of the Hokage position.

“That’s easy for you to say!” Itachi replied helplessly. “Even though I’m the Acting Hokage, aren’t you the real Hokage? Besides, there are many decisions I genuinely don’t dare to make without your approval.”

“I’ve already cleared so many obstacles for you…” Itsuki sighed, shaking his head. He accepted the report Itachi handed over, glancing at it briefly and quickly understanding its contents.

Most of the matters were related to the other ninja villages.

Their relationships with Konoha weren’t as harmonious as they once were.

Additionally, there were issues concerning the Land of Iron.

Itachi’s plan was to completely eliminate all the ninja villages except for Kirigakure and Sunagakure. Gradually, he intended to erase their influence entirely, leaving only villages that belonged to Konoha throughout the ninja world.

Even the nations themselves were to be eradicated, leaving none behind.

The ninja world would become Konoha.

Itsuki agreed with the plan.

However!

Executing this plan would not be easy for Itachi.

Those villages and nations still had individuals of considerable standing and some military power. Within Konoha itself, not everyone supported such an initiative.

In simple terms, there were opponents to Itachi’s measures, some of whom were Itachi’s enemies from the start.

Ultimately, Itsuki’s signature was required.

But!

Once he signed this…

Itsuki narrowed his eyes, smiling faintly. He could live many more years, perhaps indefinitely.

What did he have to fear?

Without hesitation, Itsuki signed the document and tossed it to Itachi, coldly stating, “Carry this out immediately. Anyone who disagrees, deploy the ninja army and let them have a conversation with the opposition.”

I am invincible in this world; I’ll do as I please!

“Yes!”

There was a fiery determination in Itachi’s eyes.

A new era where the ninja world would consist solely of Konoha was about to begin!

Itsuki would be the first ‘Shadow’ of this unified ninja world.

And he, Uchiha Itachi, would be the second!

The Uchiha clan would truly ascend to the pinnacle of the ninja world, becoming an untouchable force.

Once this was accomplished, it would be Itsuki’s final order.

After that!

Itsuki retreated to a serene and picturesque location, living a leisurely life with his women.

He had completely let go of matters concerning the ninja world.

Only three directives he left behind continued to be strictly enforced:

- The Ninja Army
- White Zetsu
- Konoha’s dominion over the ninja world

Eventually, even the tailed beasts were released by Itsuki.

Although Kaguya’s powers were significantly weakened, at this moment, she could no longer resist Itsuki. She had no choice but to obey his commands.

Itsuki’s power continued to grow.

As long as White Zetsu kept being produced, his strength would remain inexhaustible.

Draining the ninja world’s resources to enhance Itsuki’s power alone.

Of course, Kaguya’s strength also grew, but at this point, she was merely an accessory to Itsuki.

“I don’t understand!”

After another session of activity between Itsuki and Kaguya, she looked at him in puzzlement.

“Do you truly believe Hagoromo is dead?”

As she spoke, she swatted away Itsuki’s mischievous hand.

Her relationship with Itsuki had grown increasingly intimate, and her demeanor had softened significantly.

Her words had become more casual, and she had even begun to smile occasionally.

Of course, Kaguya noticed that Itsuki especially enjoyed teasing her.

Every time, his enthusiasm was so high that even with her constitution, she was often left bedridden.

“Of course not!”

Itsuki chuckled. “Hagoromo is definitely still alive. Not just him—even Hamura. I suspect he’s still around, too.”

“By the way, as their mother, don’t you know anything?”

Kaguya rolled her eyes at Itsuki.

What’s that supposed to imply!

Not long ago.

Senju Hashirama and the others returned, reporting what had occurred on the moon.

Hamura was dead.

The group had teamed up, relentlessly attacking the injured Hamura.

In his weakened state, Hamura produced a massive Byakugan.

It was a weapon he had created to guard against his brother.

Unfortunately!

The combined strength of Hashirama’s group was formidable. Hamura, already injured and despite his immortality, succumbed under their assault. In despair, Hamura fused himself with the massive Byakugan and then self-destructed.

“At the last moment, we couldn’t tell whether it was the ancestor of the Byakugan fusing with the giant Byakugan, or vice versa,” Uchiha Madara remarked.

To this, Itsuki only replied, “It doesn’t matter.”

Knowing that the massive Byakugan appeared and was then destroyed was enough.

As always, Itsuki cared not for timelines, only outcomes.

Now, hearing Kaguya’s question, Itsuki held her close, smiling as he said, “What? Want to plead for your sons? Such a good mother!”

The phrase “good mother” made her shudder.

“How could I?”

Kaguya glared at Itsuki and smirked. “What kind of son would seal his own mother away for thousands of years? From that moment, they stopped being my children.”

Kaguya was a tragic figure.

Sealed away by her own sons.

Whether or not she was a villain, she had never wronged her children.

She had raised them.

Yet, they sealed her away!

That was the greatest blow to her.

Fortunately!

She met Itsuki!

Regardless of how things began or unfolded.

After following Itsuki, Kaguya was gradually influenced. Her demeanor started showing traces of life.

She spoke more.

She smiled occasionally.

Her gaze became brighter.

It must be said—when it came to ocular jutsu, whoever had the strongest eyes held the advantage.

Itsuki’s ocular powers were now the greatest in the ninja world, and Kaguya was naturally influenced by him.

She ultimately fell in love with him, willing to die for his sake.

“You don’t have to worry about anything else,” Itsuki said, standing up with a teasing smile. “Just stay here and give me children in the future.”

Children?

Kaguya froze, instinctively repelled by the idea.

The word “children” was not a pleasant concept for her.

However.

Could she refuse Itsuki’s words?

Absolutely not!

Looking at Itsuki’s determination, Kaguya let out a faint sigh.

Hagoromo and Hamura were doomed.

The two of them were no match for Itsuki, who had clearly accounted for everything and was merely waiting for her sons.

Yet.

As a mother, thinking of her children…

It was still unsettling.

Sometimes, she thought that being sealed away wasn’t so bad. At least she wouldn’t have to face such upsetting matters.

“Tap, tap, tap!”

Itsuki strolled along the path, a faint smile on his face.

In the distance, bursts of laughter could be heard.

It was his women.

Itsuki and his companions lived in a quiet and exquisite valley.

Nestled by mountains and water, the environment was serene.

Transportation was convenient, too.

As for their residence, it was a massive castle.

Created with Wood Release!

Senju Hashirama personally built it. Its scale and structure were impeccable.

Itsuki soon arrived at his lounge chair.

He leaned back, rocking slightly as he admired the women in the distance.

Kurenai and a few others were having a picnic.

Shiro and others were fishing and playing in the water.

It was a scene of perfect tranquility.

“Heh, Hagoromo and Hamura, hurry up. Don’t make me wait too long. You’re the last pieces!”

(Chapter End)

**Chapter 403: Sealing the Six Paths**

I am Ōtsutsuki Hagoromo!
Known as the Sage of Six Paths!
I am the god of the ninja world. I saved it and founded Ninshū!
I am the origin of all ninja.

Even though I have my own motives, and even though I’ve used the ninja world, causing harm to many, my importance to its development is undeniable.

The ninja world wouldn’t have reached its current state without me.

I am right.

Hagoromo opened his eyes, dispelling his confusion, and gazed at the pale sky with a slight sense of bewilderment.

Is this what the color of the sky looks like?
Isn’t it supposed to be blue?
And what am I even thinking?
He chuckled bitterly.

Defeated!

He had been defeated by a young man barely in his twenties. The blow to his pride was devastating.

So much so…

He began to overthink everything.

He started questioning whether what he had done was truly right.

Doubting himself—this wasn’t a good sign.

The Sage quickly adjusted his mindset.

What’s the point of right or wrong?

A strong person’s actions are always right.
If they’re wrong, it only means one thing: they’re not strong enough.

When one reaches an unparalleled level of power, all they do becomes right.

At that moment, they are God!

Hagoromo acknowledged that some of the things he had done in the ninja world might seem wrong to many.

But so what?
Who could claim he was wrong?

They didn’t even have the qualifications to stand before him.

Most of those who opposed him had been eliminated without even realizing what was happening.

But then…

Uchiha Itsuki appeared!

He was too strong!

Stronger than the Sage of Six Paths himself. He dismantled every one of Hagoromo’s schemes.

He was stronger than him.

He was more like a god than Hagoromo.

“I’m not wrong!”

It seemed as though Hagoromo was comforting himself, or perhaps motivating himself, as he said firmly, “I can’t be wrong. How could I be? I only did what was necessary to survive.”

“Every man for himself; that’s the law of the world!”

“Besides, without me, the ninja world would have long since become a breeding ground for my mother, producing White Zetsu soldiers. Everyone would have lost themselves. I am the savior of the ninja world.”

“I am the savior!”

“As for Uchiha Itsuki, he’s just an ignorant interloper. Remove him, and everything will return to its rightful place.”

This self-assurance brought him a little solace.

Hagoromo’s spirit lifted slightly!
But…

Could everything really return to its rightful place?

First, how could he deal with Uchiha Itsuki?
That man was not only stronger than him but also had an army of powerful subordinates.

Secondly…

The Ōtsutsuki clan could descend at any time. Did he still have enough time?
Hagoromo’s eyes burned with anger.

Itsuki had destroyed his plans, and he had been so close to completing them.

So close!
Just a little more!
If all else failed, he might have to resort to his mother’s methods—turning the entire ninja world into a breeding ground for White Zetsu soldiers to fight the Ōtsutsuki.

Uchiha Itsuki! It’s all because of you!
If it weren’t for you, none of this would’ve happened.

As long as I can defeat the Ōtsutsuki clan, the ninja world will naturally find peace.

Now, because of you, countless people in the ninja world are doomed to die.

You are the ninja world’s greatest sinner. You deserve to die.

Hagoromo stood, stretching his stiff body.

Then he nodded to himself.

Though it had been a long time since he used his body, it was still his own.

His power had returned!
The fusion of his soul and flesh made him even stronger than when he was in the Pure Land.

…If I’d had my body in the Pure Land, I might not have lost to Uchiha Itsuki.
The thought crossed his mind before he forcibly suppressed it.

Even if I could defeat Itsuki, what about his subordinates?

**Edo Tensei!**

The Sage immediately thought of this forbidden technique, and greed flashed in his eyes.

With Edo Tensei, he would never have to worry about a lack of subordinates.

It could provide him with an endless supply of elite warriors.

Would he still need to fear the Ōtsutsuki?

Why hadn’t he noticed this technique earlier?

Of course…

Regret wasn’t limited to just this.

When Edo Tensei was first used to summon ninja, Hagoromo could have stopped it. After all, the souls in the Pure Land were under his control.

But for various reasons, he hadn’t intervened.

Perhaps he had been too wary of his mother’s overwhelming power.

Now, it had given Uchiha Itsuki an incredible advantage.

Regret gnawed at him.

And when had Itsuki become so strong?
Hagoromo thought he had been monitoring him since he awakened his Mangekyō Sharingan, trying to use him as a pawn. But what happened?

Damn it!
Wait, isn’t that what Itsuki used to say?

“Sigh…”

“Once I’m out of here, I’ll regroup with Hamura and figure out what to do next.”

Hagoromo muttered to himself.

Though he hadn’t seen what happened on the moon, he had sensed it. He knew Hamura hadn’t fared well either.

“That massive eye…”

Hagoromo narrowed his eyes.

It seemed that over the years, he hadn’t been the only one making moves. His brother, Hamura, had been secretly taking action too.

That infuriated him.

If Hamura had revealed everything from the start and joined forces with him, how could they not have defeated Uchiha Itsuki?

Everyone wanted to hold something back, and this was the price they paid.

Hagoromo silently complained but began walking toward the exit.

He was in a secret underground base in the ninja world, near Sunagakure.

Surrounded by endless desert and buried thousands of meters deep, the base was shielded by barriers to ensure the safety of his body.

But!

As soon as he stepped out, he sensed something was wrong.

**“Summoning Jutsu!”**

A booming voice resonated, and the surroundings changed instantly.

“What is this…”

**Clang!**

Chains shot out, binding him tightly. Slowly, his body began to rise into the air.

**“The strongest Chibaku Tensei in history!”**

A low voice rang out as chunks of stone hurtled toward him, gradually encasing him.

**“Uchiha Itsuki!”**

Hagoromo let out a desperate scream.

“How… How is this possible? No, it can’t be…”

His voice was filled with unprecedented fear.



Itsuki maintained the state of forming seals with both hands, a gentle smile on his lips, and said, "Don’t rush, Hagoromo. Before you’re sealed, we still have plenty of time. If you have any doubts, speak up—I’ll consider whether to answer them or not."

"Of course, don’t ask questions that will put me in a difficult spot."

"Roarrr!"

Around them, furious roars echoed.

All the Tailed Beasts were present. Their chakra transformed into chains, tightly binding the Sage of Six Paths.

**Shukaku, the One-Tail!
Matatabi, the Two-Tails!
Isobu, the Three-Tails!
Son Gokū, the Four-Tails!
Kokuō, the Five-Tails!
Saiken, the Six-Tails!
Chōmei, the Seven-Tails!
Gyūki, the Eight-Tails!
Kurama, the Nine-Tails!**

Even the Sage of Six Paths, caught off guard, found it almost impossible to break free from the combined chakra of the nine Tailed Beasts.

And that wasn’t all.

In addition to the Tailed Beasts, the Hokage from all generations had been summoned.

From the First Hokage to the Fourth, none were absent, including Hiruzen Sarutobi.
The Water Kage, from the First to the Fifth, were present, even Mei Terumi, who was still alive.
The Kazekage, from the First to the Fifth, were summoned, including Gaara.
The Raikage, from the First to the Fifth—all deceased—appeared as reanimated bodies.
The Tsuchikage, from the First to the Third, also appeared—all reanimated as well.

Itsuki summoned every Kage, forming a massive barrier to suppress the Sage’s power.

On the outermost perimeter stood the Akatsuki members, led by Madara Uchiha and Nagato.

Itsuki thoughtfully included Kakuzu and Hidan in the group. Under Madara Uchiha’s command, this was truly an all-star lineup.

They created a barrier to suppress the Sage’s ninjutsu, preventing him from escaping once again.

Finally, all the Uchiha elite ninja arrived.

Led by the Mangekyō Sharingan users, their crimson eyes fixed on the Sage. With the aid of a special barrier, they suppressed the Sage’s ocular jutsu.

As for the sealing itself, it was to be carried out solely by Itsuki.

He was confident that, with so much help suppressing the Sage, he could successfully seal him without leaving any chance of resurrection.

“How could you possibly find this place? How could you!?”

The Sage roared in disbelief.

This place held his greatest secret. How could Itsuki have possibly discovered it?

His body had sunk thousands of meters underground over a millennium ago. How could it be unearthed?

“You overestimated yourself, Hagoromo,” Itsuki said with a light chuckle. “What makes you think I couldn’t find you?”

“When you appeared in the Pure Land in spiritual form, did you really think you were dead? I don’t buy it!”

“With my Rinnegan, I know full well that, at our level, dying is nearly impossible.”

“You think you’ll grow old and die naturally? Ha! Don’t make me laugh.”

The Sage’s eyes burned red as he glared at Itsuki.

“Curious how I found your body?” Itsuki smiled faintly. “Did you forget how you died?”

The Sage froze, and then realization struck.

The Black Rods!

In the end, Itsuki had pierced him with chakra black rods. Using those, Itsuki had pinpointed the location of his body.

Laughing heartily, Itsuki continued, “Even if your body has remained still for a thousand years, so what? Your chakra connects your soul and body. In the moment before your soul 'died,' your body reacted instinctively, leaking a trace of chakra. That’s unavoidable.”

The Sage fell silent, his expression bitter.

Despite his best efforts to control his body and make no movements, when his soul was harmed, his body had instinctively released some chakra at the moment of near-death.

He couldn’t prevent it.

How could he?

A being in pain instinctively reacts.

If it had been in his prime—when his soul and body were united—he might have suppressed such reactions. But after millennia without combat, he had forgotten the sensations of battle. This lapse allowed Itsuki to defeat him with ease.

Damn it!

This is truly bad!

The Sage struggled with all his might, his face increasingly panicked.

Would he really be sealed?

Sealed?
He had never even considered such a possibility.

If he were sealed, could he ever escape?

“Itsuki Uchiha!” the Sage yelled. “Release me! I have something important to tell you.”

“Anything you know, your mother probably knows too. So, don’t worry too much—just rest easy,” Itsuki replied with a playful smile.

“No, my mother doesn’t know about this!”

“Then I still don’t want to know.”

“You do! You need to know!” the Sage pleaded. “It concerns your life. If you don’t figure it out, you’ll be in danger.”

“I don’t believe you.”

“I…”

“I’m not listening.”

“Don’t…”

“Shut up!”

“Damn it!”

The Sage was furious.

He glared coldly at Itsuki, his desperation growing.

“Wait!” The Sage’s expression shifted as he suddenly realized something. “How could you know I’d revive? How could you be waiting for me here?”

Itsuki had located his body and should have sealed it earlier.

But now, Itsuki waited for his soul and body to fully merge—making separation impossible—and then sealed him in one fell swoop.

Something was wrong.

“Isn’t it obvious?” Itsuki rolled his eyes. “You specifically summoned the Gama Maru (Elder Toad), didn’t you? You think I wouldn’t suspect anything?”

“In a battle of that magnitude, why summon just a toad? Did you think I wouldn’t question it?”

Itsuki quickly realized that, in the original story, the Sage had used a special talisman to revive his brother Hamura after killing him.

When Itsuki saw that scene, he had scoffed at how overpowered the Sage was.

This time, the Sage had used the same trick.

Though seemingly defeated by Itsuki, his soul in the Pure Land was just a fragment. Most of him remained buried under the sands near the Sand Village.

During the battle, the Sage acquired a talisman from the Great Toad Sage, attaching it to his soul. What seemed like death was actually a return to his body, merging his soul and flesh once again.

Thus, the Sage revived.

“Goodbye, Sage of Six Paths,” Itsuki said cheerfully, his chakra surging.

“No, no…”

The Sage’s voice turned sharp, his demeanor completely collapsing. “You’ll regret this, Itsuki Uchiha. You’ll definitely regret this.”

Countless fragments of stone enveloped him.

A full moon appeared in the sky!

The Sage vanished.

The once-ambitious dream of overthrowing the Ōtsutsuki clan, dominating the ninja world, and ascending to an even higher plane of existence ended.

In the unique dimension of his mother, he was sealed by Itsuki Uchiha.

It was a scene identical to Kaguya’s fate in the original story.

(Chapter End)

**Chapter 404: The Grand Finale!**
*"It's over!"*

Deep within Kaguya's dimensional space, Itsuki quietly gazed at the crimson moon, a faint smile gracing his lips.

The sealing of the Sage of Six Paths marked a true conclusion.

The world of shinobi had finally reached its end.

Though the Ōtsutsuki clan still loomed.

But!

That was a force beyond the shinobi realm, and besides...

Itsuki stepped forward slowly, clapping his hands together as he instantly formed seals.

*"Buzz!"*

An immense power, like a flowing spring, gushed down from the moon and surged into Itsuki's body.

*"Ugh!"*

A muffled groan escaped his lips.

The moon, floating mid-air, trembled violently.

From within, faint roars could be heard, like a wild beast provoked into a frenzied rage.

Kaguya, startled, asked, "You… you’re actually drawing on Hagoromo's power?"

"Of course!"

Itsuki smiled faintly.

He remembered the original story.

Sasuke had once sealed the tailed beasts, turning them into floating stars in the sky, and absorbed their power to unleash Indra's Arrow—his most powerful attack.

Naruto, with the help of shadow clones and Kurama, had to spend an extended period gathering natural energy just to counter that attack.

Anyone else would likely have perished under that blow.

If Sasuke could do it, why couldn't Itsuki?

From the very beginning, his plan was to turn the Sage of Six Paths into a star—a personal, endless energy source.

Kill him?

That had never been his intent.

Killing the Sage of Six Paths would be such a waste!

A phenomenon like him, born once every few millennia in the shinobi world, deserved a better fate.

Now, everything could only be described as perfect.

Eco-friendly and efficient.

With the Sage of Six Paths' power, combined with his own, Itsuki refused to believe he couldn’t eradicate the Ōtsutsuki clan entirely.

His goal was to wipe them out, once and for all.

*"Release!"*

Itsuki glanced around at the people nearby, formed hand seals, and dispelled the summoning technique.

*"Boom!"*

In an instant, a large cloud of white smoke rose.

Many shinobi, along with those resurrected by the Edo Tensei, vanished from the scene, including the Uchiha clan.

The only ones left were Itsuki's core allies.

Kaguya glanced around and said, "Aren’t you worried that Hagoromo, like me, left behind a Black Zetsu to plan his resurrection in the future?"

A warning?

Itsuki gave Kaguya an intrigued look.

Had his ocular powers advanced to the point of affecting her?

Not only was Kaguya no longer hostile toward him, but she also seemed to consider his wellbeing.

A good sign!

"Haha, don’t worry. I’ve already sent people to search for any such remnants," Itsuki said with a light smile. "With your example, how could I let my guard down?"

"Good!"

Kaguya formed a seal and escorted the remaining individuals out of her dimension.

Only Itsuki remained.

He silently watched the "moon," lost in thought.

A figure slowly emerged from the ground behind him, kneeling on one knee.

"Master."

"How does it feel, Zetsu?"

Itsuki turned to look at the kneeling figure.

"It feels great," Zetsu grinned widely. "I’ll find that 'creation' as soon as possible and resolve it once and for all."

"That won’t be necessary," Itsuki shook his head, chuckling softly. "Leaving Hagoromo a sliver of hope might be even better. Besides, can you be sure he only left behind one chakra 'creation'? What if he’s hedging against you, too, doing things in secret? It’s not impossible."

Completely extinguishing Hagoromo’s hope would be unwise. If he became desperate and sought death at all costs, what then?

Ōtsutsuki Hagoromo was now his ultimate energy source.

If anything happened to him, Itsuki would truly be upset.

"Understood."

Another shadow emerged from the ground, addressing Itsuki. "Lord Itsuki, my mother poses no threat to you anymore. I can sense her transformation."

These two figures were Kaguya’s chakra manifestation, Black Zetsu, and Hagoromo’s remnant, White Zetsu.

Yet now, both were loyal to Itsuki.

Thanks to Shisui’s eyes.

*Kotoamatsukami!*

Itsuki hadn’t wasted its power.

Though Kotoamatsukami might not work on the Sage of Six Paths or Kaguya—or could easily be undone—it was a perfect tool for their chakra manifestations.

In the original story, Black Zetsu had betrayed and killed Madara Uchiha, serving as a catalyst for Kaguya’s resurrection.

Itsuki was curious: could these two betrayals undo the Sage of Six Paths and Kaguya?

Sadly, he hadn’t needed to test it—he had resolved everything on his own.

However, just because it wasn’t needed now didn’t mean it wouldn’t come in handy later.

At the very least, White Zetsu could monitor Hagoromo.

Black Zetsu could keep an eye on Kaguya.

If Hagoromo were to resurrect someday...

No!

That was impossible.

With Itsuki watching him and White Zetsu assisting, Hagoromo had no chance.

The Sage of Six Paths could only dance in the palm of Itsuki's hand.

And Uchiha Itsuki was the true king of the dance floor!

"Are you sure Hagoromo only created one Black Zetsu before being sealed? No second one?"

Itsuki's piercing gaze locked onto White Zetsu.

"Yes!"

White Zetsu grinned. "He already had me. Creating one more before being sealed was sufficient. Besides... heh!"

He chuckled meaningfully.

Itsuki immediately understood.

In secret, if there was already one White Zetsu, why create a Black Zetsu?

To provide cover for White Zetsu?

Or vice versa?

Perhaps Hagoromo didn’t trust either of them?

Or was it merely an extra layer of insurance?

Regardless, what bothered Itsuki most was why Kaguya hadn’t told him outright.

Could Hagoromo truly have hidden his actions from her in her own dimension?

While Kaguya had warned him, it wasn’t the same as directly informing him.

No matter.

Suddenly!

Itsuki saw the bigger picture.

Why overthink it?

Perhaps Kaguya still harbored some lingering thoughts of her own.

But!

With time, his ocular abilities would grow stronger, and she would gradually become entirely his.

Not just Kaguya—everyone.

His ocular powers were truly invincible.

They would reshape the entire shinobi world!

The more Itsuki thought, the broader his smile became.

There was an air of "the world’s troubles exist only in the minds of fools."

*"I shouldn’t overthink this. Time to enjoy my life!"*

*Swish!*

Itsuki exited Kaguya’s dimension.

Even before the final battle, Itsuki had gained control over Kaguya’s unique space.

This alone proved how thoroughly he had cornered her.

He was back!

The moment Itsuki stepped out of Kaguya’s dimension, the shinobi world felt different.

Even the air seemed sweeter.

The sensation of removing a great threat—ah, it was bliss!

A satisfied smile spread across Itsuki’s lips.

The entire shinobi world was now his!

A life of happiness had begun.

*"Don’t forget, there’s still one enemy left!"*

Uchiha Byakuya stood quietly to the side, staring at him intently before speaking in a low voice: “Ōtsutsuki Hamura.”

“Perhaps his strength isn’t enough to harm you, but never underestimate any member of the Ōtsutsuki clan. That strange, massive eye on the moon is proof enough.”

Byakuya’s tone was serious.

Always stern and composed, she had come here on behalf of all the women of Itsuki’s group to counsel him. They were worried that Itsuki was becoming overconfident.

Even though they knew this wasn’t the right time to bring it up.

“Ah!!!”

Before Byakuya could finish her words, Itsuki grabbed her and threw her onto the bed.

“Heh, my dear, here I come!”

With a mischievous grin, Itsuki lunged forward.

“You’re insane... mmph!”

The rest of her words were swallowed, and she couldn’t say another thing, even as she felt like her body was falling apart.

Itsuki had lost it!

He had been cautious for so long, ever since dealing with the Sage of Six Paths.

Now that the Sage was sealed, was he supposed to stay on edge for every other threat?

Should he stress about Hamura next, and then fret over the rest of the Ōtsutsuki?
How long would this go on?

One after another, endlessly!

When would the carefree, lawless, and liberated life he longed for finally arrive?

Enough!

From this day forward, no one would tell him otherwise. He was determined to let loose for once!

Enemies?

He’d deal with them when they showed up!

All the warnings from Byakuya and the other women were dismissed by Itsuki.

Madness!

Bring it on!

Indulge!

After all, there was plenty of time!
...

In the blink of an eye, a year passed.

During that year, the Shinobi World stabilized completely.

The entire world reshaped itself in Itsuki’s image.

He had become the new god of the Shinobi World—a true “God of Shinobi.”

As he spread his ideology across the world, he also expanded the reach of his ocular power.

From ordinary people to Kage-level shinobi, they all revered Itsuki as a deity.

And rightly so!

Itsuki had done a great deal for the Shinobi World.

Under his covert control, the Shinobi World grew ever more prosperous, with everyone living blissful, fulfilling lives.

The most direct evidence of this was the rapid population growth.

And there was no war!

In such a state, even without using his ocular power, both ordinary people and shinobi would still worship Itsuki as a god.

The Shinobi World had suffered through wars for far too long.

A new Shinobi Army had also been formed, boasting an astonishing 100,000 troops—all of them shinobi, without a single White Zetsu among them.

All the White Zetsu had been consumed by Itsuki, transformed into fruits of the God Tree to amplify his strength.

Over the course of that year, Itsuki’s power continued to grow, surpassing its previous peak once more.

Now, he felt as though slaying the Sage of Six Paths wouldn’t be too difficult.

One slash might be enough!

If not one, then definitely two.

...

“Boom!”

A muffled sound echoed, followed by the hurried sound of dozens of disordered footsteps.

“What was that noise?”

The group rushing over included Kurenai Yūhi, Uchiha Byakuya, and several other women.

They were at the secluded valley where Itsuki had chosen to retreat and live in peace.

Moments ago, they had been laughing and chatting, when the sudden noise shook the air.

On a normal day, they wouldn’t have thought much of it.

Ninjas making noise? That’s not unusual.

A ninja who doesn’t make noise isn’t a good ninja.

But this time, the sound carried a terrifying aura, like a world-ending beast had opened its eyes.

Startled, the women rushed to investigate.

They pushed open the door.

Itsuki was staring at his own hands. His fair, slender fingers seemed to radiate a new and mysterious brilliance in his eyes.

His status panel had changed once again:

**LV·8 (Fire Release)**
**LV·8 (Dōjutsu)**
**LV·8 (Sage Arts)**
**LV·8 (Edo Tensei)**

Eighth level?

What kind of rank was this?

Had it surpassed the Six Paths?

Who knew?

But one thing was certain—**it was immensely powerful!**

“Itsuki, what happened?”

Byakuya was the first to speak.

As an Uchiha, she was naturally close to Itsuki. She was also one of the first women to join him, with many believing she was his very first.

Byakuya’s personality was cold and calm, even ruthless.

Among Itsuki’s women, she held a subtle position of leadership.

Though often symbolic, she represented Itsuki’s will in conversations with the outside world.

Unlike Karin, who lacked Byakuya’s edge, she was the embodiment of Itsuki’s authority.

In this era, the Shinobi World required reverence toward Itsuki—reverence for a god.

Itsuki smiled, gently pulling Byakuya closer and planting a firm kiss on her lips. “My dear, from now on, we have nothing to fear.”

“Fear? Fear what?” Byakuya asked, momentarily stunned. Then, as if realizing something, she hesitated. “You mean...?”

Itsuki chuckled but said nothing, shifting his gaze to the other women:

Kurenai Yūhi...

Uzuki Yugao...

Guren...

Karin Uzumaki...

And even Kaguya, who stood at the very edge.

Suddenly, he smiled and said, “My loves, the moment of true peace has finally arrived. From now on, we can truly fly free.”

He formed a hand seal.

In an instant, a crimson moon appeared in the sky.

Dazzling, beautiful...

It seemed almost within reach.

“This... this...”

Kaguya’s eyes widened in shock, her entire body trembling.

What kind of power was this?

In a single moment, it summoned Hagoromo from a sealed dimension without her sensing a thing...

The other women, though not as powerful, were equally shaken by the immense change.

Byakuya remained silent for a long moment before finally speaking. “You’ve broken through again, haven’t you?”

“Yes,” Itsuki said quietly.

He stepped out to a high vantage point, gazing down with a serene smile.

“Ōtsutsuki?”

“Come at me!”

“Even if they come, they’ll just serve as more batteries for me.”

“I...”

“Uchiha Itsuki!”

“Today, I officially ascend to godhood!”

“No longer the God of Shinobi, but a true god!”

The Rinnegan appeared in Itsuki’s eyes, faint purple light glowing from his pupils. The tomoe within his eyes added an ominous charm.

He waved his hand dismissively, as if brushing away ants.

From that day forward, Itsuki and his companions vanished completely.

Everything related to him gradually faded into legend.

Itsuki’s exploits were mythologized.

The only lasting reminder was a towering statue erected in his honor.

Itsuki’s statue stood with a solemn expression, gazing forward serenely.

It was a monument to the greatest shinobi and savior of the Shinobi World—greater than even Hashirama Senju or Madara Uchiha.

Around the statue stood six massive peaks.

Unknown to the world, each peak served as a prison for an Ōtsutsuki.

Over the years, every Ōtsutsuki who arrived in the Shinobi World was swiftly sealed by Itsuki, regardless of their intentions.

Without warning, they appeared.

And just as abruptly, they vanished.

A few years later...

A boy, who appeared no older than fifteen or sixteen, stood at the base of the peaks. He looked at them and muttered, “Just one more... just one more, and I could summon Shenron. Come on, Ōtsutsuki, stop being so disappointing! Send one more!”

Kaguya appeared.

“What? Are you complaining again?” the boy teased. “Kaguya, my dear, do you have another surprise for me? You’re amazing at this!”

“Shut up!” Kaguya snapped, glaring at him fiercely. “Uchiha Itsuki, I’m warning you—don’t push your luck! I’ve given your clan plenty of children. Don’t treat me like I’m not human!”

She shuddered at the thought of her body feeling broken after every encounter.

This beast of a man clearly didn’t see her as human.

Standing tall, the boy saluted dramatically. “Understood, great ancestor of the Uchiha clan! And thank you for giving me so many monkeys. Let’s keep it up!”

“Get lost!!!”

(End of Chapter)