No one liked death, and even the mighty Otsutsuki Clan was no exception.
"Let's wait a few more years. Once I've completely taken over this body, I'll figure something out."
He definitely couldn't beat Kumonaka Torikaze, so he might as well turn his attention to someone else.
The Shinobi World was vast. There would always be a suitable vessel for his reincarnation.
It just wouldn't be as good as Kumonaka Torikaze.
"Forget it. My current situation is already a pretty good outcome."
Ōtsutsuki Isshiki had never been certain of victory, nor had he staked everything on it.
Uchiha Setsuna was the backup plan he'd left behind. As long as an Otsutsuki planted a Karma mark, they could theoretically live forever.
However, if they planted a mark on someone weak, and the body couldn't withstand the energy, their lifespan would be drastically shortened.
If he reincarnated into Uchiha Setsuna's body, he'd probably only live another three or four years.
But if he merely transferred his consciousness without releasing his full power, his lifespan wouldn't be in danger.
"I'll wait for an opportunity. If one of my clan members comes down..."
After the thought crossed his mind, Ōtsutsuki Isshiki couldn't help shaking his head. If his clan discovered he'd ended up like this, they'd probably kill him even faster.
Being refined into a Chakra Fruit was utterly humiliating.
There was no such thing as familial affection among his clan.
Everyone traveled from planet to planet in pursuit of power, planting God Trees and harvesting their fruit to grow stronger.
Their subordinates were nothing more than expendable offerings required to plant a God Tree.
Kaguya had betrayed him because she didn't want to become food for the Ten-Tails.
At first, Ōtsutsuki Isshiki had spent almost every day consumed by boundless rage.
But as