Asuka did not know much about the Great Toad Sage.
He only knew that the old toad's prophecies were accurate and that, supposedly, he was incredibly powerful—on par with the Six Paths Sage.
But it was unclear whether that meant the Six Paths Sage in his youth, adulthood, or prime.
So when Tsunade's voice rang out in his mind, Asuka did not hesitate to urge the toads of Mount Myōboku to summon the old toad.
Yet after seeing the Great Toad Sage emerge and ramble on for ages without making a move, Asuka began to wonder. Was this toad too old to fight?
With that thought, Asuka asked bluntly, "Great Toad Sage, is your body failing you?"
"I can play chess, sleep, and eat," the Great Toad Sage said unhurriedly. "But I cannot fight, especially not powerful enemies. I would die."
"So you are not even going to try fighting the enemy?" After a moment of silence, Asuka asked again.
"Not a chance!" The Great Toad Sage shook his head with remarkable conviction.
The next second.
Gamamaru's gaze upon Asuka suddenly turned hazy, as though he no longer recognized him. Stammering, he said, "That... that person... who were you again?"
"Uchiha Asuka." Sage Shima, standing on his shoulder, promptly answered.
"Oh, oh. So you are Indra's descendant."
The Great Toad Sage nodded in realization, recalling the past. "Back then, your ancestor Indra had completely inherited the Six Paths Sage's formidable talent. No matter what he encountered, he could accomplish it alone and never needed the toads' help.
"As for Asura, he truly was an unusual fellow. Call him an idiot, and yet his will was terrifyingly resilient. He was the very best among idiots.
"In the end, Asura and I became friends. And because of that, Indra talked plenty of