What would I have to give up...?
Did that mean it still needed to be weighed?
Was there a chance, or not? What I was asking for should not have been too excessive for the Sage of Six Paths, but since he had not agreed outright and was instead so cautious in asking what I was willing to give up, it probably would not be so easy.
Since it needed to be weighed, that meant the Sage of Six Paths himself was willing to accept it. He was merely constrained by something and could not agree immediately, so he could only try to persuade the party that needed convincing with something else.
Whether that party was the Sage of Six Paths or the World Will...
So, it really would not be that easy?
Looking at the Sage of Six Paths before him, who had fully regained his solemnity and majesty, Chiba's expression did not change, but a shadow crossed his heart.
"I want to learn Yin-Yang Release."
However, though gloom had settled over his heart, Chiba did not pause at all. He spoke decisively and directly.
He had already put his bargaining chip on the table. There was no need to put on airs here, nor were there any little tricks he could use. Besides, even if there were tricks, they would be useless against an ancient monster like the Sage of Six Paths, who had lived for who knew how many years and was also the world's Supreme Power, a representative of the World Will in a certain sense. They might even backfire.
Right now, the best approach was to be open and honest, maintaining the proper form of a transaction.
And learning Yin-Yang Release was precisely why he had remained here instead of leaving immediately.
After all, once