No one liked death—not even the mighty Ōtsutsuki Clan.
"Give it a few more years. Once I have completely taken over this body, I'll think of another way."
He was certainly no match for Torikaze, so he might as well set his sights on someone else.
The Shinobi World was vast. There would always be a suitable vessel for his reincarnation.
It was just that none of them would be as good as Torikaze.
"Forget it. Being in my current state is already a very good outcome."
Ōtsutsuki Isshiki had never been determined to win, nor had he been staking everything on a single gamble.
Uchiha Setsuna was the backup he had left behind. As long as the Ōtsutsuki Clan planted a Karma mark, they could theoretically live forever.
However, if the mark was planted in someone weak and their body could not withstand the energy, their lifespan would be drastically shortened.
If he reincarnated into Uchiha Setsuna's body, he would probably only live another three or four years.
But if he merely transferred his consciousness without unleashing all his power, there would be no danger to his lifespan.
"I'll wait for an opportunity. If any clansmen descend here..."
After entertaining that thought, Ōtsutsuki Isshiki could not help shaking his head. If his clansmen discovered what he had become, he would probably die even faster.
Being refined into a Chakra Fruit was truly humiliating.
There was no such thing as familial affection in their clan.
Everyone traveled from planet to planet in pursuit of strength, planting God Trees and harvesting their fruits to enhance themselves.
And subordinates were necessary expendable resources for planting God Trees.
Kaguya had betrayed him because she did not want to become food for the Ten Tails.
At first, Ōtsutsuki Isshiki had spent nearly every day