Only after learning this intelligence could they make deductions closer to the truth.
The Cleansed Otsutsuki Homeworld
"The Sharingan's next evolution is the Rinnegan, and the Rinnegan is only one part of the Ōtsutsuki's power," Kakashi said quietly.
"So-called Sharingan abilities were most likely nothing more than the awakening of a certain Ōtsutsuki power after receiving sufficient stimulation," Kitahara Kaede continued.
"How could a power that had deteriorated multiple times possibly surpass its original scope? To a certain extent, Ōtsutsuki power could also be considered Shinra Banshō."
"Putting it that way, it actually gives us something to be proud of. After all, our strength has truly surpassed the Sage of Six Paths' level," Kakashi said with a bitter smile.
Indeed, after becoming Order Users, everyone present had thoroughly embarked upon their own paths.
Even if the Sage of Six Paths appeared before them, they would not feel the slightest fear.
In Kitahara Kaede's eyes, only those who had achieved Order possessed the foundation to be called strong.
After all, only upon reaching that level could one be said to have broken free from learning and imitating the powers of others.
It was not as though endlessly learning meant one could not become strong, but the ninjas of the past had not even pushed learning to its limits.
Even Madara Uchiha had never truly reached the Sage of Six Paths' level through learning alone.
Not to mention Kaguya Otsutsuki.
"Of course you should be proud. Mastering every rule requires not only talent, but time as well. I can still learn from you in other aspects of Order." Kitahara Kaede's words successfully eased everyone's psychological burden.
"Honestly, a bunch of old people like us are being comforted by a young man. Sometimes, refusing to admit we're old just won't do," Ōnoki said