Stealing the Sage of Six Paths' Lover

"We originally wanted to follow you upstream to take a look, but there is a giant bear in these mountains. Just a short while ago, an old woman who went into the mountains to gather wild vegetables was severely injured."

The farmer behind Hagoromo Otsutsuki said.

"Understood. Hamura, come with me to take a look."

Hagoromo Otsutsuki turned back.

Based on their investigation, the problem originated upstream.

Now that these mortals were following along, it would be of no use.

These people were simply unable to deal with the strength of a giant bear.

"Be careful, Hagoromo."

Haori spoke with a look of worry on her face.

"Rest assured."

Hagoromo Otsutsuki offered a reassuring smile.

Beside him, Hamura Otsutsuki gave his older brother Hagoromo a look that implied he understood everything.

Hagoromo Otsutsuki ignored his younger brother's expression; as someone destined to become the Sage of Six Paths in the future, he was clearly much more composed.

The two brothers continued forward together and soon encountered a massive boulder.

"So that's it. This rock is blocking the river, but where did it come from? I haven't seen it here before."

Hagoromo Otsutsuki said.

"Who else could it be? Aside from me, Brother, and Shimizu, who else could have such great strength?"

Hamura Otsutsuki felt that it was a prank played by either his brother or Shimizu to tease the others.

Just as Hagoromo Otsutsuki was about to refute this, an unfamiliar voice emerged.

"I placed it there."

Gamamaru hopped out from the bushes.

The two brothers were immediately astonished; there was actually a toad that could speak.

"If we brought you back, everyone would certainly be very happy."

Hamura joked.

"Hmph, we frogs have lived here for a very long time... Guests have arrived."

Gamamaru's frog eyes shifted, locking onto