"So we spread these stories not only to lure out the Ōtsutsuki, but also to lure out Kakashi's former teammate?"
Shikamaru seemed to have figured it out.
"That's right, when that guy realized his original plan had gone off track and he had to take the Rinnegan himself."
So, do you think he'll choose to go find the leader of Akatsuki Organization, or go find Sasuke?
Tobirama Senju and smiled faintly.
In this Shinobi World, perhaps a small number of people have beliefs and bottom lines, but that definitely does not include the Masked Man.
According to the original story of the Fourth Shinobi World War that Shirozumi told him, since the Masked Man was able to give up victory in a direct battle and choose to use the Eight-Tails ' tail, Kinkaku and Ginkaku to replace the Eight-Tails and Nine-Tails.
This shows that the Masked Man is someone who will stop at nothing to achieve his goals, and he doesn't care about strange things like the honor of the Uchiha Clan.
His only goal was to achieve his objective.
This is what is known as Infinite Tsukuyomi.
Given this, there's a powerful veteran ninja, Nagato, and Genin, who was a genin not long ago and whose legs even trembled at the Sasuke Orochimaru.
Is there even a question of who to choose?
Would the Masked Man spare Sasuke just because he's his clansman?
Will they let Sasuke off the hook just because he's a child and a minor?
Stop joking.
It wasn't just Uchiha Itachi did the killings on the Night of the Clan Massacre.
Uchiha Itachi cried his heart out after killing his parents, and felt heavy-hearted after killing his clansmen.
The Masked Man probably got into a good shooting rhythm as he kept killing.
If his grandmother were still alive, he would easily send her to her death.
Therefore, there is absolutely no need to worry about whether the Masked Man will take the bait.
He had no choice at all.
The problem now is that the fact that the Masked Man took the bait could also be used as bait to lure Ōtsutsuki Isshiki.
"Won't Sasuke be in big danger?"
Shikamaru frowned.
"Danger?"
Tobirama Senju laughed, "You're worried that Indra's Chakra Sasuke Uchiha, a reincarnation of Indra's Rinnegan, is in danger?"
Why don't you worry about yourselves first, about your families and friends? With their strength, could they protect themselves when facing the Ten-Tails or the Ōtsutsuki?
"..."
Tobirama Senju's words were very blunt and cruel, turning what was originally a somewhat cheerful story into a somber one.
This is similar to the classic line, "So you're starting to feel sorry for your pampered master now?"
This made everyone see reality clearly.
Even under the power of the Tailed Beast, they were unable to protect themselves.
And what about Sasuke?
It possesses spacetime abilities and can escape at any time.
"Shouldn't this be called, 'When the sky falls, the tall ones hold it up'?"
Ya spoke softly.
"No, it should be that everyone has their own responsibilities; with great power comes great responsibility."
Shino shook his head. " Sasuke has gained immense power now, and he's going to act as bait. But we're not just sitting around doing nothing; we need to spread these stories. That's a crucial part of the process."
"Yes, Sakura and I work hard to train in Medical Ninjutsu with our master, all so that we won't be cannon fodder anymore and can protect our comrades and families, right?"
only..."
Ino turned her gaze to Sakura halfway through her sentence, "It's time we woke up. Hard work and sweat don't guarantee success."
Rock Lee and Neji have both mentioned this point.
If both the dead last and the genius work hard, the dead last will still never catch up to the genius unless the dead last ten times the effort.
But what if a genius also puts in ten or even a hundred times the effort?
Besides, humanity does have its limits.
" Ino, what exactly are you trying to say?"
Sakura was stunned by her best friend's sudden words.
This doesn't sound like something Ino would say.
"I've realized that what my parents used to criticize as 'opportunism' and 'crooked ways' are actually the right Righteous Path. Sakura, what do you think?"
Ino glanced at Sakura with a quiet look.
Sakura followed Ino's gaze and lowered her head, instantly understanding what Ino meant.
Technology changes destiny.
"I'm pleased that you have such thoughts; it shows that Tsunade didn't make a mistake in choosing her disciples."
Tobirama Senju was satisfied with Ino's words, "Both are chopping down trees, one person chooses to pick up a stone from the ground and start smashing the tree trunk, while the other person chooses to make an axe."
When the person behind him is making the axe, ignorant fools will accuse him of being lazy, and even if he explains, they will say he is taking shortcuts.
But of course, once that person makes the axe, their efficiency in chopping trees will increase exponentially, and not only will they be able to use it, but others will also benefit."
" Ino, you..."
" Sakura, you're willing to risk everything to find Orochimaru's potion just for the sake of someone as insignificant as Taira..."
"..."
Sakura's concerned expression froze instantly.
Is it really okay to say this in front of everyone?
And what do you mean by "merely"? A well-fed man doesn't know the hunger of a starving man, does he?
"If you can make such a decision, then what's wrong with us pursuing power to protect our families, or even just to survive?"
Ino continued her "speech".
In Konoha's past education, while you were required to improve your strength to protect the village, you were not allowed to pursue power purely as a goal, otherwise you would be reprimanded.
"Well said, so what do you want to do?"
Tobirama Senju remained expressionless.
He figured it out: the little girl from the Yamanaka Clan probably didn't want to tell anyone the stories she'd just told, so she was trying to avoid the mission.
Of course, it wasn't simply about avoiding tasks; she genuinely wanted to improve.
"I want to cultivate Senjutsu too."
Ino's face was resolute.
Everyone was astonished.
He immediately gasped.
Upon hearing this, Tobirama Senju paused for a moment, then stroked his chin, considering its feasibility.
First of all, if it's the kind of Cursed Seal- type Senjutsu that Orochimaru researched, then needless to say, if they wanted to, they could optimize it one or two more times, and there wouldn't be any difficulty in mastering it.
However, such Senjutsu are ultimately not considered power that one has mastered, and they are somewhat different from true Senjutsu.
If it's genuine Senjutsu, like the kind from Mount Myōboku Ryūchi Cave on Mount Myōboku, then there's a lot to discuss.
Ino is well-suited to Tsunade's Medical Ninjutsu because the Yamanaka Clan's secret techniques are highly compatible with Medical Ninjutsu, both requiring precise Chakra manipulation.
Senjutsu Mode, on the other hand, requires a significant amount of Chakra and mental strength.
The secret techniques of the Yamanaka Clan trained the latter, while the Yin Seal given by Tsunade trained the former, a perfect match.
"Good..."
" Ino, you're taking off too?!"
Tobirama Senju was about to say something, he saw Kiba take a few steps back in terror.
Not long ago, they had witnessed Naruto using Sage Mode with his face blurred out.
Kiba couldn't imagine how Ino would enter Sage Mode. Did she have to go to Orochimaru to transplant one?
That's terrifying!