"Is that so? Looks like the future holds many interesting things."
Sage Fukasaku's words did not affect Uzumaki Kuming's mood. He cared about the Great Toad Sage's prophecy, but not that much.
As for so-called prophecies, Uzumaki Kuming believed in them, but not completely.
Schrödinger's Letter.
"Kuming, you don't seem very concerned about the Great Toad Sage's prophecy."
"The Great Toad Sage's prophecies have never been wrong. You'd better take them seriously."
"Whatever reason prevents you from helping Naruto, I think you should make some preparations in advance."
Watching the insects sizzle over the fire, Sage Fukasaku spoke in a low voice.
"Sage Fukasaku, do you believe in fate?"
Uzumaki Kuming lay half-reclined on the ground, shifting into a comfortable position and propping his head up with one hand as he asked.
"Fate? Of course I do."
"From the moment every person—or rather, every living creature—is born, they already have a destiny of their own."
"That is precisely why I take the Great Toad Sage's prophecy so seriously. And precisely because of that prophecy, I was able to teach Naruto Sage Mode without worry."
"Because he is the Child of Destiny!"
Sage Fukasaku glanced back at the sleeping Naruto, a smile appearing on his face. Thinking of the Shinobi World eventually welcoming lasting peace, and of the toads of Mount Myoboku finally escaping the chaos for good, made Sage Fukasaku very happy.
"Is that so? You believe in fate!"
"If Naruto is destined to save the Shinobi World, then even if he never learns Sage Mode, wouldn't he still gain the power to fight his enemies in the future?"
"And those who aren't Children of Destiny—should they just lie down, obediently endure the turmoil, and wait for the Child of Destiny to appear and save them from misery?"
"If fate