Although pure-blooded Otsutsuki lived for over a thousand years,
that was because they kept eating Chakra Fruits to extend their lifespans.
My lifespan was longer than that of an ordinary person on Earth, but without eating Chakra Fruits, I probably wouldn't live to be a thousand.
"Looks like I need to work hard to extend my lifespan.
I have to live long enough to see Naruto's era."
Otsutsuki Yuhao thought to himself.
Ten years later.
Otsutsuki Hagoromo founded the Ninja Sect. The battle with Kaguya had brought terrible disaster to the world, so his eldest brother Hagoromo set out on a journey of atonement to restore the barren lands and find homes for the Tailed Beasts.
Along the way, he came to understand that chakra was a force that connected people. To create a world without war, where everyone could live together in peace, Hagoromo founded the Ninja Sect. Its purpose was to turn chakra into a bond between people. Later, the people came to call him the "Sage of Six Paths."
Under the Ninja Sect's teachings, people began to learn how to use chakra for combat and communication, rather than as a tool for conflict.
Chakra was no longer a source of destruction. Instead, it became a bridge to peace and understanding.
As time passed, the Ninja Sect's influence spread to every corner of the world. Inspired by the sect, different countries and peoples established their own unique ninja cultures. Although battles still took place, most of the time, ninjas chose to settle disputes peacefully.
Otsutsuki Hagoromo, the legendary figure revered by the world as the "Sage of Six Paths," played a vital role in the development of the Ninja Sect. His wisdom and courage, along with his unwavering pursuit of peace, deeply influenced the generations that followed.
However, as times changed, the Ninja World faced new challenges.
New powers rose, and the old order was broken.
But no matter how the world changed, the spirit of the Ninja Sect remained the same.
It reminded people that chakra should be used to connect them, not to create divisions and wars.
Along the way, Hagoromo took in many disciples and found suitable homes for the Nine Tailed Beasts. When his journey ended, he returned to his hometown and made it the headquarters of the Ninja Sect.
Hagoromo also returned to his homeland, married, and had children. His wife died in childbirth, leaving only Indra and Asura behind.
Indra and Asura were now five years old.
Otsutsuki Yuhao was teaching his two nephews.
He told them the story of their mother, Otsutsuki Kaguya, and shared with them some of his own thoughts about peace.
He did this to prevent them from fighting a long battle because of Black Zetsu's manipulations.
Indra inherited the Sage of Six Paths' Sage Eye, while Asura inherited his Sage Body.
Although in the original story, Indra was the first human to use chakra in battle,
now, thanks to Otsutsuki Yuhao, the two of them had been taught all kinds of ninjutsu.
So although Indra was stronger than Asura in battle, the gap between them was limited.
"Uncle, can you tell us more about Naruto Shippuden?
Did Naruto and Sasuke make up in the end?"
Indra and Asura looked at Otsutsuki Yuhao with eager anticipation.
In a world without electronic devices, even the heavily modified Naruto Shippuden novel Otsutsuki Yuhao had written was an incredibly captivating story.
"Haha, I've been telling it for over an hour.
Asura, Indra, once you two have learned Wood Release and Lightning Release, I'll tell you more!"
Otsutsuki Yuhao laughed, resting one hand on the back of each boy's head.
Asura gazed up at Otsutsuki Yuhao with bright, curious eyes. He looked clever and adorable.
Asura and Indra were twins, so they looked exactly alike. The only difference was that Indra's hair was longer, while Asura's was shorter.
"Hmph, Uncle, you only come back once a week, and sometimes you don't come back for a whole month.
Even after Asura and I learn them, we'll still have to wait a long time."
Indra snorted.
"Yeah! Yeah!"
"Uncle, please tell us more!"
Asura grabbed Yuhao's hand and pleaded.
"I really can't say no to you two!"
Otsutsuki Yuhao was starting to regret telling the brothers about Naruto.
He'd come here mainly to have Otsutsuki Hagoromo guide him in training his Sage Mode.
But every time he came, the brothers clung to him. Sometimes they followed him even when he ate, bathed, or slept. It left Otsutsuki Tatsuten feeling rather helpless.
"Alright, Indra, Asura. I'll tell you for another ten minutes.
"Fine, I'll tell you one more Naruto story."
Otsutsuki Yuhao smiled at the excited twins, their eyes sparkling. A warm feeling spread through his heart.
"This time, I'm going to tell you about a ninja named 'Gaara.'
He was born in Sunagakure, the only son of the Daimyo of the Land of Wind, and was known as 'Gaara of the Sand Waterfall.'
But from a young age, his father used him to protect the village, and Yashamaru implanted Shukaku's chakra in him, turning him into a killing machine."
Otsutsuki Yuhao paused to give the two boys a chance to take in the complicated background, then continued.
"Even though he was surrounded by darkness, there was still light in Gaara's heart.
He met a boy named Uzumaki Naruto, whose fate was much like his own.
Naruto's appearance made Gaara question his own existence. He began to long for true friendship and family.
Under Naruto's influence, Gaara gradually rediscovered his true self and became a real ninja."
"Wow, Gaara sounds so cool!" Indra exclaimed.
"Yeah, Gaara really is cool. But what's even cooler is that he bravely faced his past and found his true self," Yuhao said with a smile.
"What happened after that? What became of Gaara?" Asura asked impatiently.
"Later, Gaara became the Fifth Kazekage of Sunagakure. He used his power to protect the village and the people he cherished," Yuhao said.
"That's great! Gaara finally found his own path," Indra and Asura said in unison.
Yuhao looked at the two excited boys, feeling a swell of relief.
He knew that these stories weren't just about the adventures in Naruto. They also carried the power of courage, friendship, and growth.
He hoped the boys would face life bravely and find their own paths, just like Gaara.
He didn't want the brothers to hurt each other and become bitter enemies in the end.
And so, Otsutsuki Yuhao continued telling stories for who knew how long.
"Two years later, Sasuke had grown even colder. When they first met, he used his Sharingan to intimidate Sai.
He claimed to have severed his bond with Naruto and devoted himself entirely to pursuing power. Unlike the other Sound Ninja, Sasuke neither feared nor respected Orochimaru.
He wore no Sound Ninja Forehead Protector. The only mark on him was the crest of the Uchiha Clan.
After meeting the new Team 7, Sasuke attacked Naruto and Sakura without mercy...
Alright, that'll do for today!"
"Asura, Indra, the story's over. Now it's time for you to start training!"
Otsutsuki Yuhao said helplessly.
"Okay, Uncle!"
Asura and Indra nodded, smiling with satisfaction.
"Yuhao, you're here!"
"How's your training out on the sea going?"
A young man in a white coat smiled at Otsutsuki Yuhao.
This was Otsutsuki Hagoromo in his youth.
Otsutsuki Hagoromo had two horns on his head and coffee-brown hair. His skin was very fair. Six black tomoe-shaped markings adorned his chest, and a red spiral symbol marked his back, above nine tomoe arranged in a three-by-three grid.
Otsutsuki Yuhao also had horns, but his were very short and hidden in his hair. You wouldn't see them unless you looked closely.
Their outfits were very similar, but Otsutsuki Yuhao's clothes were gold, and he also had six tomoe on his chest.
"Not bad. I found a sacred place for sages out at sea, where there's plenty of Natural Energy. I've been training there, and my strength has now reached the level of a Perfect Sage."
Otsutsuki Yuhao replied with a smile.
The Perfect Sage realm was equivalent to Senju Hashirama at his peak.
But Otsutsuki Yuhao also had a five-tomoe Mangekyō Sharingan, and his ocular prowess was about on par with Madara's Eternal Mangekyo Sharingan.
In other words, Otsutsuki Yuhao had the combined combat strength of Senju Hashirama and Uchiha Madara.
"Perfect Sage Mode?
When Hamura and I were your age, neither of us was as strong as you are now."
Otsutsuki Hagoromo smiled at Otsutsuki Yuhao.
"Really? But I'm still far behind you, Big Brother Hagoromo!
You're a Ten-Tails Jinchuriki. Your power must be more than ten times mine!"
Otsutsuki Yuhao sighed, though a confident smile spread across his face.
"I remember you once said that if you reached the Grandmaster peak, you'd have combat strength comparable to someone in the Six Paths Realm.
So, have you reached the Grandmaster peak yet?"
Otsutsuki Hamura asked curiously.
"Comparable to the Six Paths Realm, that's all. I'm still not truly in the Six Paths Realm, and I'm still no match for you, Big Brother Yuchen."
Otsutsuki Yuhao thought for a moment before answering Otsutsuki Hagoromo.
"Haha, if Hamura and I hadn't received Six Paths Power from Mother, we'd probably be far weaker than you.
You've made it this far entirely through your own efforts."
Otsutsuki Hagoromo laughed.
"Heh!"
Otsutsuki Yuhao smiled.
Of course, his progress hadn't been due to talent alone.
I didn't have a damn bit of talent. I figured my talent in the Otsutsuki Clan was probably about the same as Otsutsuki Kaguya's.
Hagoromo and Hamura both had cheats. They'd received Six Paths Power from Otsutsuki Kaguya, and Hagoromo was even a Ten-Tails Jinchuriki.
The most important thing was that the Otsutsuki Clan didn't rely on talent.
They relied on cheats. Every member of the Otsutsuki Clan grew up eating Chakra Fruits, while I'd relied on my own hard training.
Otsutsuki Yuhao knew that reaching this level—halfway to the Six Paths Realm—was probably his limit.
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