The Great Toad Sage's relationship with the Sage of Six Paths might have been unknown to others, but Shinji knew it all too well.
It could be said that the Great Toad Sage had been behind the rift between the Sage of Six Paths and his brother and their mother, Kaguya Otsutsuki. The Sage of Six Paths had even trained in Senjutsu on Mount Myōboku. So if anyone in the Shinobi World could contact him directly, it was the Great Toad Sage.
The Great Toad Sage, who had always been uncannily prescient, seemed not to have anticipated Shinji's request. He visibly froze for a moment.
Seeing this, Sage Shima, standing nearby, asked, "Why do you want to find the Sage of Six Paths?"
Shinji ignored Sage Shima and kept his eyes on the Great Toad Sage.
He had no particular prejudice against Mount Myōboku, but Mount Myōboku was biased against the Uchiha Clan, so he didn't have much affection for it either.
As long as Mount Myōboku was willing to cooperate with his plan, he wouldn't bother them. But if they refused, they shouldn't blame him for being ruthless.
Sensing Shinji's presence, Sage Shima voluntarily stepped aside.
The Great Toad Sage spoke up. "May I know why you're looking for Hagoromo Otsutsuki?"
"It's personal." Shinji paused, then smiled. "But don't worry. I'm not going to kill him!"
The Great Toad Sage knew he had no choice, so after considering it for a moment, he said, "In two days, he'll meet you at the cape in the Land of Hot Water."
"Thank you." Shinji thanked him, then added, "Also, I'm taking Naruto with me."
The Great Toad Sage said, "Please don't hurt him."
"Don't worry."
The Great Toad Sage was cooperative, so Shinji's tone softened.
Naruto immediately shouted, "I'm not going