Brothers (Seeking Subscription~)

"Am I... dead?"

Within the consciousness space, there was utter silence. Naruto opened his eyes and looked around, his mind filled with question marks.

"I don't know how you define death, but by this old man's definition, you're not dead yet."

Just then, an elderly voice rang out in the silent space. Naruto jumped in fright, then sprang to his feet and looked toward the source of the voice.

An old man in white robes sat cross-legged in the air. Black Truth-Seeking Orbs formed a ring beneath his feet, seemingly supporting him as he floated.

His beard was extremely long, hanging all the way to his waist. A Sage Staff floated before him. He was Otsutsuki Hagoromo!

"Huh?" Naruto's body stiffened at the sight. Then he suddenly roared, "You're one of those Otsutsuki too, aren't you?! Take this!"

The moment he finished speaking, Naruto attacked Hagoromo directly, driving a fist at him.

Hagoromo was momentarily bewildered by this, but he quickly understood what was happening. All he could do was smile wryly.

He had not forgotten about Uchiha Kei fighting Otsutsuki Momoshiki and Otsutsuki Kinshiki in Konoha three years ago. Although Naruto and Sasuke had not witnessed it personally, they definitely knew about it.

Especially since, on the other side, Sasuke had attacked him without the slightest hesitation as well. Hagoromo was utterly depressed at that moment.

There was no need for him to make any movement at all. Hagoromo's gaze sharpened, and Naruto's body immediately froze. Every one of his attacks vanished into nothing.

"I say, could you calm down a little?" Hagoromo's tone was full of helplessness. "Also, don't casually say that you're dead. Be more positive, young man. If you were truly dead, would you be acting so lively?"

"Who exactly are you?" Naruto asked with a