"This is the trend of history, and a necessary stage in the growth of all living beings. If I interfere too much by force, I'll only push the Ninja World toward another extreme. That would be a poor choice."
Manji said calmly.
Having long since transcended the ordinary limits of strength and the power structure of the Ninja World, he...
If he rashly intervened, he would only make himself the enemy of the entire Ninja World.
Rather than use force to turn the tide, it was better to change the world gradually, like a gentle rain soaking the earth.
Besides, after living for so long, Manji had grown a little coldhearted. Human suffering? He'd seen far too much of it...
In the past, Manji had used Senjutsu to heal ordinary people, but ever since he'd withdrawn from the world, he hardly ever did such things.
The closer one came to the Six Paths, the more detached one became.
Kurama's ears drooped. Though reluctant, he knew his teacher was never wrong, so he could only swish his enormous tails.
"All right, Teacher. I'll listen to you! But we haven't seen each other in so many years, and you came all this way to find me. You must have something important to tell me, right?"
the Nine-Tails asked.
Manji nodded slightly. "The Ninja World is now ravaged by war and in chaos. I came for two reasons. First, I still feel a bond with you, and wanted to see how you Nine Tailed Beasts have been doing. Second, I intend to protect you, so you won't be coveted and persecuted by various powers, doomed to wander from place to place."
At those words, Kurama's drooping ears shot upright. His crimson eyes blazed with joy, and his massive body trembled slightly.
He knew