Inside the main hall of Mount Myoboku, Gamamaru awoke from his sleep. His gaze was cold and solemn. He, who had been in a dream, stood up and looked outside the hall.
Jiraiya ran in covered in wounds, with Fukasaku and Shima, the two sages, perched on his shoulders.
With his hands behind his back, Gamamaru watched this scene with a sigh, as he had only recently learned about the Heavenly Dao and the Otsutsuki from a dream.
Compared to this, the original Child of Prophecy became a trivial matter. The struggle for lineage often resulted in the extermination of entire clans, and even the sacred land of Mount Myoboku could not escape the judgment of the Heavenly Dao.
"Jiraiya, you've arrived," Gamamaru said. "I suppose the Otsutsuki Dō will be here soon too." He sighed.
Jiraiya remained silent for a moment, then cupped his hands in a gesture of respect. "Great Toad Sage, I think this matter needs to be considered carefully. Although my strength is relatively weak, our Hokage Uchiha Kō, is the greatest man in history. If he were here, I believe all difficulties could be easily resolved."
His eyes shone as he looked at the Great Toad Sage, Gamamaru. Gamamaru nodded. "That's exactly what I wanted to say. Uchiha Kō has arrived."
As soon as he finished speaking, Uchiha Kō and Orochimaru arrived in the main hall. Hearing Gamamaru's words, Uchiha Kō was not surprised at all.
Because in the higher world, Gamamaru should be a cultivator who practices the way of deduction. Such a person may not be strong in combat, but he can make the most correct choices at every juncture that determines the course of history.
It is precisely because of this that the sacred land of Mount Myoboku has grown from a weak place to become the foremost of the three sacred Three Great Sage Regions. However, that was before, when Uchiha Kō became a disciple of Ryūchi Cave, and Ryūchi Cave rose to prominence and became the foremost of the Three Great Sage Regions.
Even Mount Myoboku and Shikkotsu Forest wanted to befriend him; otherwise, how could the White Snake Sage have opened the gate to Mount Myoboku with a mere flick of his wrist?
"You've arrived, Lord of Humanity, Lord of the Ninja World, Fourth Hokage of Konoha, spiritual leader of the Uchiha Clan." Gamamaru spoke of Uchiha Kō's title meaningfully, without directly addressing him by his name.
Uchiha Kō remained silent. He looked up at Gamamaru, Gamamaru words were a recounting of his past: first, the reorganization of the Uchiha Clan, then the conquest of enemy countries, and the establishment of an immortal legacy.
He developed the economy, valued the people, and became the Hokage Position. He implemented reforms and innovations, and always looked outward, making Konoha a major village in the Ninja World. Later, he accumulated strength and waited for the right time. In an instant, he launched an attack on the four villages, unified the Ninja World after a century of chaos, and became the ruler of the Ninja World.
Having witnessed Uchiha Hirotomo's revelation of the ruthless nature of Heavenly Dao, which treats all things as mere straw dogs, at the cost of his life and soul, Hirochi resolutely prepared to challenge Heaven.
Just now, after a fierce battle with Otsutsuki Nu, the representative of the Heavenly Dao, in Ryūchi Cave, he received the blessing of the world's will, awakened the Human Dao, and became the Lord of Humanity, ranking among the ninety-nine.
"Gamamaru, your deductive skills are truly admirable!" Uchiha Kō said slowly, shrugging. Although this guy didn't have the support of the Heavenly Dao Earthly Dao, he could still deduce everything that happened in the world as a cultivator.
Gamamaru walked towards Uchiha Kō, then cupped his hands and said, "Respected Lord of Humanity, Heaven and Earth are ruthless, treating all things as straw dogs. My Mount Myoboku has always been benevolent to people, but for the sake of that elusive word 'Immortal,' I did not expect to offend the Heavenly Dao, and now I am being punished by Heavenly Dao."
"If the Lord of Humanity is willing to intervene, my Mount Myoboku is willing to pledge allegiance to Humanity and contribute our strength to the growth of humankind. We will accept all cultivators sent by the Lord of Humanity and teach them immortal techniques." Gamamaru lowered its proud head.
This top-tier figure, who had experienced the transformation of the Sage of Six Paths, actually bowed down to a human from the Uchiha Clan of Konoha in the Ninja World.
Jiraiya was about to say something when Sage Fukasaku used Sage Silence Technique Jiraiya. At the same time, Fukasaku stared intently at Uchiha Kō and Gamamaru.
For thousands of years, the Great Toad Sage's prophecies have never been wrong, and every decision he made has brought enormous benefits to Mount Myoboku. His bowing to Uchiha Kō Great Toad Sage at this moment must be due to his own considerations.
If Jiraiya's impulsiveness causes all of this to fall apart, then Fukasaku will be the eternal sinner of Mount Myoboku!
Shima sighed, "Little Jiraiya, be good, don't argue. The Great Toad Sage is definitely right, and his decisions determine the rise and fall of Mount Myoboku. Don't get involved!"
Uchiha Kō looked at the Great Toad Sage with great interest. "Do you know what you're saying?"
The Great Toad Sage bowed his head. "I understand. If the Lord of Humanity doesn't mind, Gamamaru is willing to sign a master-servant contract, forever serving the Lord of Humanity as his master! Mount Myoboku will forever be a force under the Lord of Humanity's command."
Fukasaku gasped. The Great Toad Sage had really gone all out this time! Mount Myoboku a vast and powerful place, yet it had been given away to a human it had never even met before.
Shima's expression was complicated. She looked at Uchiha Kō, then at the Great Toad Sage and her husband, and remained silent. She couldn't have achieved what she had today without the Great Toad Sage's guidance.
Jiraiya was even more dumbfounded. Holy crap, my sect actually acknowledges Uchiha Kō? So how am I supposed to address Uchiha Kō from now on? Grandmaster?
Seeing the Great Toad Sage's obsequious demeanor Uchiha Kō sighed and said, "I'll take the blame for this. I'll bear the consequences. However, I don't need a master-servant contract. Remember your words." With that, he walked out of the hall.
Gamamaru breathed a sigh of Toad and sat down on the ground. How terrifying! The aura of the Lord of Humanity was almost materializing. Although Fukasaku and Shima were also immortals, they were far inferior to the Great Toad Sage.
Although the Great Toad Sage is not strong in combat, his level of Senjutsu is very high, so he can see more things.
Orochimaru, seeing his best friend's bewildered expression, stepped forward and laughed, "Aren't you surprised?" Seeing Jiraiya covered in wounds, he did feel a little bad, but at least he was still alive. Being alive was good; only by being alive could there be a brighter future!
Sage Fukasaku seeing Orochimaru arrive and Uchiha Kō emerge from the main hall, Fukasaku secretly released his Silence Technique and quickly spoke, "Orochimaru, do you know what Uchiha Kō just did? He..."
Just as he was about to speak, the Great Toad Sage Gamamaru sneered, "Jiraiya, watch your words! Don't disrespect my master, or don't blame me for disregarding our years of friendship!"
Jiraiya was stunned. He looked at the Great Toad Sage's serious and angry expression and subconsciously swallowed his words. He would have no qualms about talking about Uchiha Kō, but disobeying the Great Toad Sage was something he couldn't bring himself to do.
Orochimaru shook his head upon seeing this. "Jiraiya, you don't understand. The situation now is no longer a simple racial conflict, but a struggle between the Heavenly Dao and the Way of Humanity. Whoever wins will control everything in this world."
"As cultivators of Mount Myoboku, we all understand that cultivating immortal Senjutsu is a defiance of the heavens, but back then no one defied the heavens, and no one created another path. The Heavenly Dao could tolerate these cultivators cultivating for Longevity."
"The situation is different now. Uchiha Kō has been empowered by the world's will and has opened up the path of humanity. This is a path of humanity that takes all of humanity as a whole, and is intended for all beings to take control of their own destiny and not be subject to the so-called arrangement of the Heavenly Dao. Whether it is you or me, we are both considered to be members of the path of humanity."
"As for Mount Myoboku, Ryūchi Cave, and Shikkotsu Forest, they used to practice immortal Senjutsu, which, to some extent, was a means of seizing power over heaven and earth. If it were before, it would be fine, but now that the human path and the Heavenly Dao path are competing, any bit of power could lead to a different final outcome."
"Therefore, in order to survive, the Three Great Sage Regions must choose sides. They cannot remain uninvolved. Choosing Heavenly Dao spokesperson, having Heavenly Dao mark planted, having their lives and deaths controlled by Heavenly Dao, and becoming its dogs."
"The path of humanity is to follow Uchiha Kō in his campaign against the heavens. Once the path of humanity flourishes, they too will be rewarded! The foundation of the path of humanity is currently shallow. Joining now would be a timely help for Mount Myoboku Sending Charcoal in Snow, rather than an added bonus."
"After everything is over, Mount Myoboku will only reap greater rewards, am I right, Great Toad Sage?" Orochimaru, having just experienced the battle at Ryūchi Cave and learned about the Way of Humanity and the Heavenly Dao, guessed the causes and consequences and came to this conclusion.
The Great Toad Sage gasped. This person was almost demonically intelligent. He himself had only managed to deduce a vague glimpse of the future by relying on his divination skills and at the cost of his life, yet this guy knew so much just from his observations!
The Great Toad Sage bowed respectfully. "You are truly the most intelligent human I have ever seen in thousands of years, without exception!" It extended goodwill; such a person may not be powerful, but it is essential to befriend him.
If someone like that ever targets you, it would be an utter disaster!
Jiraiya was dumbfounded, his mouth agape in disbelief. Although he couldn't understand what Orochimaru was saying, he knew that Orochimaru was probably right, otherwise the Great Toad Sage wouldn't have been so respectful to him!
Orochimaru waved his hand. "Don't worry, as long as you are our humane partners, I, Orochimaru, will not do anything to you. On the contrary, if you dare to be two-faced and hedge your bets, don't blame me, Orochimaru, for sacrificing everything to destroy your Mount Myoboku."
As he spoke, he pulled out a huge device. The Great Toad Sage's scalp tingled when he saw it. After a simple deduction, his expression changed drastically. Looking at the enormous device, a colossal object with radiation symbols on it, he trembled all over.
"You, you're so ruthless!" The Great Toad Sage exclaimed in fear. Orochimaru, understanding the Great Toad Sage's meaning, smiled and said, "This thing is only used as a last resort. If that day ever comes, or if we fail, then the Ninja World will have no reason to exist, and even the Heavenly Dao will suffer then." He licked his lips, his eyes filled with madness!