Lecture Begins!

Tsunade, Nawaki, and the others came to their senses, completely unaware of what had happened earlier.

Only Orochimaru's expression was somewhat unnatural, as if he had noticed something.

Hyuga Shin did not explain anything either. Seeing that they were all right, he simply said, "Let's go back!"

Tsunade then carried Nawaki on her back, and the four of them hurried toward the camp.

Along the way, Orochimaru glanced at Hyuga Shin several times. It seemed he wanted to ask something, but he forcibly held himself back.

For Hyuga Shin, the real trouble was only just beginning. His actions now were tantamount to declaring war directly on the Sage of Six Paths!

Moreover, Six Paths probably would not easily give up control over Nawaki, Orochimaru, and Tsunade.

He still needed to find a way as soon as possible to make them realize for themselves that there were problems within the Chakra system.

Otherwise, deeply ingrained beliefs would be difficult to change.

As for Nawaki's fate in the future, it would depend on whether Tsunade and Orochimaru believed him.

As for why he did not pass down his self-created Immortal Cultivation Method, that was not something he was considering for the time being.

Not to mention that his Immortal Cultivation Method was far too difficult, it also required extensive knowledge from his previous life to support it.

There was another possibility: the Bug Immortals of the Three Great Sage Regions probably would not agree either.

The waters of this Shinobi World were indeed deep. Even Hyuga Shin still had many things he could not figure out.

For example, why could a toad head, a slug, and a giant snake all cultivate into immortals and obtain long lives?

Why, then, were humans, the foremost among all living things, so useless?

What exactly was attracting the Otsutsuki Clan and causing them to come here one after another in the future?

And why had the brothers who sealed their mother together, the Sage of Six Paths and Hamura, gone their separate ways? Had Hamura, the ancestor of the Hyuga Clan, really died?

And what exactly was the deal between the Sage of Six Paths and the Three Great Sage Regions?

Hyuga Shin already had a guess regarding this final question, but he still needed time to confirm it.

Tsunade's heart was filled with joy over her younger brother Nawaki's resurrection. Along the way, she also repeatedly expressed her gratitude to Hyuga Shin with Nawaki.

Orochimaru rarely spoke, but Hyuga Shin could see from his eyes that he had many questions in his heart.

But now was not the time. Everything could wait until they returned to the camp.

By the time the four of them returned to the Leaf Camp, it was already four in the afternoon. After a simple meal, they each went back to rest.

There was nothing urgent to deal with. As for the seals inside Orochimaru and Tsunade, Hyuga Shin had removed those as well.

After all, they were in wartime and needed to maintain their strength.

However, Hyuga Shin did not remove Nawaki's seal. He only said that they needed to wait a little longer.

What if Six Paths launched a surprise attack?

Although he guessed that Six Paths probably could not interfere with the Shinobi World frequently, they still had to guard against it.

The removal of the seals also dispelled one of Orochimaru's suspicions: whether Hyuga Shin intended to control them.

He was a clever man, and clever people often thought too much.

That was because they had a deeper understanding of conspiracy theories.

Orochimaru understood the evil of human nature deeply.

Yet when combined with everything Hyuga Shin had done, another suspicion began lingering in his mind, impossible to dismiss.

Meanwhile.

After returning his will to the Pure Land and learning everything, the Sage of Six Paths flew into a rage!

Terrifying pressure spread in all directions, frightening the many souls in the Pure Land into utter panic.

Six Paths had never imagined that a moment of negligence would allow a towering tree to grow in his own nursery!

Although it was already withering, Hyuga Shin's existence was the greatest provocation to him!

Because their paths were different, Six Paths had also failed to see through Hyuga Shin's depths. He had hidden himself far too well!

Moreover, Hyuga Shin's intentions were obvious. He was attempting to change the Fate Script that Six Paths had established—and he already had a successful example!

He understood all of Six Paths' thoughts so clearly, and had even made full preparations to deal with the moves Six Paths had left behind.

This made Six Paths uneasy as well.

If Hyuga Shin truly found a way to restrain his interference in the Shinobi World, it would inevitably have a terrifying impact on his plans.

Six Paths had never imagined that losing control could be so irritating.

He had no choice but to reassess Hyuga Shin, this Warring States Remnant.

He even began considering whether he should have Madara, the host of Indra who was already caught in the game but had not yet died, kill Hyuga Shin.

Because in this era, if Hyuga Shin continued to retain his strength, then aside from Madara, no one would probably be able to defeat him!

The Sage of Six Paths had no doubts about this. Although his will had been unable to see through Hyuga Shin when he went to the Shinobi World earlier, he had been able to sense a trace of threat from him.

This remnant was far from simple!

Besides, he was cautious, careful, and never did anything without certainty. The Sage of Six Paths had already learned this when he watched Hashirama and Madara during the Warring States Period.

But sending Madara there also carried enormous risks.

Madara's Fate Script was already approaching its crucial point. In addition, Madara was old and needed the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path to maintain his life, while his Rinnegan had already been given away.

Whether he could kill Hyuga Shin was another matter. It would certainly shatter some of the predetermined Fate Script as well.

This could be described as a method that killed a thousand enemies while suffering eight hundred losses himself. It was not very suitable.

What should he do?

The Sage of Six Paths was also somewhat troubled for a moment. Could it be that he really had to go there personally?

However, he was currently at a critical juncture. He was bound by the rules of the Pure Land and unable to leave, and there had also been an agreement made long ago.

If he forcibly left the Pure Land, all his previous efforts would come to nothing.

Six Paths now hated the rules of the Pure Land intensely! They had left him so helpless.

"It seems I can only ask those creatures in the Yang World for help."

Six Paths felt somewhat helpless as well.

Those old things were more clever, after all. They saw through certain matters more clearly than he did. Perhaps they could offer some assistance.

The second day after returning to the camp.

After a busy morning, Orochimaru finally found a little free time. He prepared to ask Hyuga Shin about some matters and resolve the doubts in his heart.

Lifting the curtain, Orochimaru saw Hyuga Shin sitting on the wooden tatami provided in the camp. He rested his chin on one hand, his face full of troubled thought, as if he had encountered some difficult problem.

He had not even noticed Orochimaru entering.

"Senior, sorry to disturb you!"

"Oh, Orochimaru, you're here. Sorry, I was thinking about something just now and didn't notice you."

Orochimaru's voice reached him, rousing Hyuga Shin from his deep thoughts.

"Senior, there's no need to apologize. I was the one who intruded."

"Did you come here for something?"

"Senior, you said earlier that there were many problems and that the waters were deep when Nawaki was surrounded and attacked. You also mentioned our Summoning Beasts. There is something wrong with them, isn't there?"

"You figured it out?"

"Although my Summoning Beast Manda isn't very obedient, it usually answers the summons. After all, it is very gluttonous."

"Tsunade's Slug has always obeyed orders. It had never summoned only a relatively small clone like it did this time."

"They had never failed us during a battle to the death."

"One occurrence could be a special circumstance. Two could mean there was a conspiracy."

"Senior, do you think I'm right?"

Orochimaru calmly explained his conjecture.

"You already have an answer in your heart, don't you?" Hyuga Shin did not respond directly.

"Senior, you really do love speaking in riddles. It's giving me a headache. Can't you just say it plainly?" Orochimaru wore an exasperated expression.

"I'm afraid you won't be able to sleep after hearing it!"

"Some things can only be discovered by yourself. If I tell you, will you believe me?"

"And I can only serve as a guide for you."

"Orochimaru, have you ever wondered why, despite possessing great power as a ninja, your life is so short?"

Hyuga Shin was about to reveal his fangs.

In his view, it was time to give Orochimaru a lesson involving the hundred thousand whys.

People with a thirst for knowledge often possessed great creativity and an exceptional ability to make discoveries.

With Hizashi, he had relied on his resistance to the injustice of fate.

With Kakuzu, he had relied on lofty ideals and grand plans.

As for Orochimaru, Hyuga Shin intended to make use of his overflowing thirst for knowledge.