"Looks like this is the only thing I can do." Hagoromo murmured, his voice carrying a hint of sorrow, yet filled with unwavering resolve.
The body Katsuyu Sage had just healed was not yet fully stable, but he had no way back. He could only choose to sacrifice this newly revived body, offering up the source of his Sage Body and his chakra to forcibly help Isshiki recover his full strength.
Before his words had even faded, the Yin-Yang Release light around Hagoromo suddenly surged. His golden and silver chakra no longer served to fend off the flames of tribulation; instead, it surged wildly, wrapping around Isshiki beside him.
He slowly closed his eyes and formed Hand Seals. The source of his Sage Body began to peel away, flowing endlessly along the chakra connection and into Isshiki.
"I'm not helping you for your sake, Isshiki. I'm doing it for the Shinobi World." Hagoromo's voice was weak but resolute. "I'm sacrificing my body to help you recover your full strength. You must protect the Shinobi World and stop Genki—this is the only agreement between us."
Isshiki's body shuddered. The golden vertical eye in his forehead narrowed slightly as he watched the source of power continuously peel away from Hagoromo and his body gradually turn transparent. A complicated look flashed in Isshiki's eyes, but he did not refuse.
He could clearly feel a vast source of Sage Body power and chakra pouring into him, repairing his damaged essence and easing the discomfort of his vessel. His previously chaotic chakra began to stabilize and grow more violent, while the black chakra around him thickened by the moment.
"Hmph. At least you know what's good for you." Isshiki's hoarse voice rang out, still cold but less vicious. "Don't worry. I won't let this lousy