Meanwhile, in another corner of the Ninja World, Ōtsutsuki Isshiki had been hiding within the Ninja World as Jigen for a thousand years.
His goal was not the conflicts of the Ninja World, but to find a vessel suitable for his reincarnation so he could continue the Otsutsuki Clan's mission—planting the God Tree and harvesting Chakra Fruits.
However, Isshiki's power was too immense, causing most vessels to be unable to withstand his Karma and overwhelming chakra.
He constantly searched for suitable vessels, but every person who attempted to accept his power failed without exception.
To avoid affecting his plans, Isshiki remained hidden in the shadows, waiting for the next suitable opportunity.
Ōtsutsuki Isshiki had no interest whatsoever in the wars of the Ninja World or the disputes between nations.
In his eyes, the struggles of these lower lifeforms were utterly laughable.
As a descendant of the Otsutsuki Clan, he saw himself as an existence above all else. Only the God Tree and Chakra Fruits were goals he truly cared about. To him, the turmoil of the Ninja World was merely a struggle between ants, completely meaningless.
Uchiha Madara was secretly training Obito in order to advance the Eye of the Moon Plan, while Ōtsutsuki Isshiki waited quietly for his opportunity, preparing to revive and restart the God Tree plan.
Though their existences had no intersection with one another, both their goals pointed toward the ultimate fate of the Ninja World.
Madara and Obito's plan would bring about a massive transformation in the Ninja World, while once Isshiki's plan matured, the Ninja World would face the ultimate threat from the Otsutsuki Clan.
Under Madara's training, Uchiha Obito gradually transformed from a hatred-filled young man into a meticulous manipulator. His future actions would affect the entire Ninja World.
Meanwhile, as Kara developed,