Konoha's people come to aid Uchiha Kō

Uchiha Kō sighed. Seeing that the Sannin were all preparing to take part in this operation, he stopped hesitating and made the final decision: Jiraiya, Tsunade, and Orochimaru would join him in this matter.

"I'll ask one last time. If you choose to keep following me, think it through carefully. What lies ahead is the legendary god of the Ōtsutsuki, Ōtsutsuki Shibai."

Uchiha Kō's voice was low and solemn, as though his words had enveloped the entire space.

His gaze swept across everyone present, seemingly observing their reactions.

"He was the leader of the first War Against Heaven, the former ruler of the Ōtsutsuki clan." Uchiha Kō continued, his tone carrying reverence for Ōtsutsuki Shibai.

His words stirred up a commotion among those present. The Sannin in particular, along with the sages behind them, wore astonished expressions.

The Sannin were clearly unfamiliar with the name Ōtsutsuki Shibai. They exchanged glances but did not speak right away.

Among the sages of the Three Great Sage Regions, the only one who likely knew the full story was the Great Toad Sage of Mount Myoboku.

When the pressure fell upon the Great Toad Sage, it lived up to expectations and stepped forward.

The Great Toad Sage slowly walked out from the crowd. Its body was enormous and imposing, and each step caused the ground to tremble faintly.

The Great Toad Sage came before Uchiha Kō and began recounting the War Against Heaven from that era in its deep, resonant voice.

When they heard that Ōtsutsuki Shibai had been revered as the God of the Ōtsutsuki in those days, everyone was shaken.

He possessed endless power and the support of countless clan members. Such an existence was practically the very symbol of invincibility.

Yet someone who had seemed utterly unbeatable—someone as powerful as Ōtsutsuki