Otsutsuki Purge Plan

After preparing a lavish table of food and drink, Hikari, just like the night before, took Tsuki out for a walk, leaving the uncle and nephew a private space to discuss matters.

As he drank and ate, Chen spoke to Madara about his plan as if chatting about everyday affairs.

Madara had already seen "Boruto: Naruto Next Generations" through Chen's genjutsu, so there was no barrier in their communication.

"Uncle Madara, my plan is called the 'Otsutsuki Purge Plan,' guided by the principle of 'First pacify internally, then repel external threats.'"

"Therefore, the plan is divided into two steps. The first step, 'pacify internally,' is to eliminate the native Otsutsuki first—the trio of Momoshiki, Kinshiki, and Urashiki arriving soon, as well as Isshiki, who has long been dormant in this land, and his 'Kara Organization.'"

"Purge is the goal, and to achieve it, I need a means. The means I intend to rely on is 'Kaguya's legacy.'"

Madara paused, the wine glass in his hand stopping mid-sway, his brow lifting: "Kaguya's... legacy?"

But he didn't interrupt Chen's narrative rhythm.

Chen continued: "Momoshiki, Kinshiki, and Urashiki are just appetizers. Isshiki and his Kara Organization are the main course of the internal pacification. Additionally..."

He paused, his gaze turning somber.

Though Isshiki was overwhelmingly powerful, as long as he wasn't allowed to complete his reincarnation through a 'Karma,' he was still within the scope of what Naruto and Sasuke could handle.

But the cost was devastating.

Back then, in the desperate battle against Isshiki, Naruto sacrificed Kurama's life to activate 'Baryon Mode,' pushing Isshiki to the brink.

Sasuke, in his extreme weakness, was attacked by Boruto, who was possessed by Momoshiki, and lost his Rinnegan.

The two lost their greatest trump cards and were forced to step back to the second line.

After that... the true terrifying foundation of the Kara Organization emerged.

The Androids created by Kara's scientist Amado—Ada, Daemon, and Code—were all implanted with Otsutsuki divine techniques, each more dangerous than Isshiki!

Ada's divine technique, 'Omnipotence,' became a disaster even more terrifying than the Infinite Tsukuyomi in the ninja world.

With a single Omnipotence, everyone except Boruto, Sarada, and Kawaki lost their sense of self, triggering the nearly decade-long Divine Tree Uprising.

"Furthermore, compared to Isshiki, those Androids of Kara are the ones I must focus on purging! I will absolutely not follow Konoha's example and leave such unstable elements behind. I will completely purge them."

"As for Amado... my plan is to keep the technology, not the man."

Madara said: "Amado, I recall his starting point was for his own daughter, wasn't it?"

"Correct, Amado is a daughter-con like me, but that's not a reason for me to spare him."

Madara nodded inwardly: Good, he knows where to draw the line!

"During the internal pacification process, I will gather more intelligence on Otsutsuki members to lay the groundwork for the next step, 'repelling external threats.'"

"Hmm." Madara listened and nodded, saying, "Then, the second step?"

Chen said: "For the second step of the plan, my initial intention is to rely on the Ten-Tails that Isshiki raised, cultivate a Chakra Fruit, use the power of gods to fight against gods, and then, based on the gathered intelligence, formulate a hunting plan, take the initiative, and purge the Otsutsuki that might threaten this land, one by one."

Madara raised an eyebrow: "Oh? You choose to take the initiative rather than wait for them to come to your door and then close the gates to strike... That takes guts. I like it."

Madara tilted his head back and drained the wine in his cup, scenes of a celestial battle flashing through his mind, a surge of heroic spirit churning in his chest.

Whether striking out or defending, Chen's Otsutsuki Purge Plan was built on the premise that the Otsutsuki currently had no leader.

The highest deity of this world, 'Otsutsuki Jishiki' (also translated as 'Yamei,' the same person), had been confirmed by Momoshiki from the original timeline to have already departed for a higher dimension.

Jishiki was a conceptual god, an existence that was, by definition, invincible. If Jishiki were still active in this timeline, Chen wouldn't bother with futile resistance; he would directly take his family and leave this land, fleeing far away.

Furthermore, the remains Jishiki left behind after transcending dimensions were also the blueprint Amado used to extract 'divine techniques' and create those Androids.

If possible, Chen wanted to take both Amado's technology and Jishiki's remains for himself. If he could master divine techniques, it would undoubtedly be an extremely powerful aid for the next step of repelling external threats.

Madara poured himself a glass of wine, then refilled Chen's empty glass, asking the most practical question at this moment.

"So, how do you plan to collect Kaguya's legacy?"

The fine liquor swirled in Chen's hand, its reflection under the scattered light of the crystal chandelier above seeming to ripple with the shadow of ten tails.

He lowered his head gracefully, sipping the shadow on the glass's surface into his mouth, letting out a satisfied "Ah~" from his throat.

Setting down the glass, he picked up some edamame with his chopsticks, sending them to his taste buds to chew.

"When it comes to Kaguya's legacy, that would be the Ten-Tails."

"With Kaguya's sealing by Naruto and Sasuke fifteen years ago, the Ten-Tails' shell, the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path, was lost in the Outer World of the Heaven's Palace. I need to retrieve the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path, then recollect the scattered chakra, and bring the Ten-Tails back into the world."

This move was already within Madara's expectations, and he remained quite calm: "Then, after reviving the Ten-Tails, will you become its Jinchuriki?"

Chen thought for a moment, then picked a piece of deep-fried cartilage from the plate in front of Madara, dipped it in a little salt and pepper, and sent it into his mouth to balance the beany taste of the edamame.

"We'll discuss that later, because I don't yet know if the power of a Ten-Tails Jinchuriki and the Chakra Fruit conflict. Moreover, in my view, becoming a Ten-Tails Jinchuriki is merely a way for humans to approach Otsutsuki power, not the true path. Obtaining the Six Paths' power by sealing the Ten-Tails is already the peak."

"This power is still usable against someone of Isshiki's level, but trying to challenge higher-tier Otsutsuki? That's not enough."

"Hmm, that's true." Madara had already felt something about that power when he immersed himself in the genjutsu.

He didn't underestimate those Otsutsuki just because of his own pride.

Especially Isshiki.

Otsutsuki Isshiki—after that guy completed his reincarnation through a 'Karma,' even I, at my peak after absorbing the Divine Tree, might not be able to pat my chest and say I could definitely take him down.

To be fair, Naruto's Baryon Mode, activated at the cost of sacrificing Kurama, was still quite formidable.

Unfortunately... like Might Guy's Bloody Steam back in the day, it was a crimson radiance that bloomed once and then withered.

Madara watched with a hint of melancholy, took an empty cup, filled it, clinked it against nothing, and drank it dry.

As if paying tribute to a youth that could never return, and to those... who could never be reached.

Setting down the empty cup, Madara said, "Well, whether you want to become a Jinchuriki or use some other method to control the Ten-Tails, without the Rinnegan, it's impossible."

Chen said, "I already have a plan for the Rinnegan."

"Oh?" Madara raised an eyebrow. "What kind of plan? Let's hear it."

Chen finished eating and drinking, picked up a napkin to wipe his mouth, and also concealed that mysterious smile.

"Uncle Madara, please allow me to keep a little suspense. The time will come when it's revealed."

"Fine, let me see what you can pull off."

Madara stood up and said, "Come take a walk outside with me!"

"Wait a moment, let me clean up the table." Chen picked up the bowls and plates and walked into the kitchen.

Leftover food, covered with plastic wrap, went into the fridge.

Then he quickly washed the dishes and chopsticks, sorted the wet and dry trash, and came back to wipe down the dining table.

After fussing around for nearly twenty minutes, Chen carried two bags of trash to the entranceway.

"Let's go, Uncle Madara."

Madara couldn't help but sigh: So this is what life is like after a man starts a family?

Regarding this part of life experience, Chen was his first reference.

Wasn't Hashirama one?

After Konoha was founded, Madara never even got to visit Hashirama's home.

Because, not only Hashirama's younger brother, but the woman in his house didn't exactly welcome him either.

This was a village nestled in the mountains of the Land of Lightning, very tranquil.

With a bright moon and sparse stars, walking along the mountain path, fireflies could be seen dancing in the grassy fields.

Enjoying the scenery, they arrived at an open space, and Madara stopped.

There was something he wanted to confirm.

"Chen, do you still have my blood?"

"Yes, plenty." Chen took out a porcelain bottle.

Madara dipped his finger in it and formed a hand seal.

This Impure World Reincarnation Rinnegan is no different from the real thing in power; it can even use Rinbo. With my blood to assist, it should be worth a try.

--Summoning: Outer Path Demonic Statue!

The ground beneath his palm remained utterly still.

Clearly, the summoning had failed.

Madara slowly stood up, licked the blood clean from his fingertip. His taste buds gave no feedback, but his emotions rose instead.

"Indeed~, in that instant of summoning, I could sense that space, but because the distance is too vast, even my Rinnegan can't directly summon it over..."

He turned his gaze to Chen.

"Chen, since you're determined to reclaim the Demonic Statue, then... you must have a way to reach Kaguya's Outer World, right?"

"I do." Chen paused slightly, then pressed his palms together.

--Summoning: Impure World Reincarnation!

"Boom!!!"

The coffin rose, the lid fell, and seeing the person inside the coffin, Madara... widened his eyes!

"This is...!!!"