Natural Energy? Immortal Arts?

Although pure-blooded Otsutsuki possess lifespans spanning thousands of years, that is only because they constantly consume chakra fruits to extend their longevity. While my own lifespan is longer than that of an ordinary human on Earth, I would likely not live to be a thousand years old if I did not consume chakra fruits.

It seems I must properly improve my longevity. I must live to see the era of Naruto, Otsutsuki Yuhao thought to himself.

Ten years later, Otsutsuki Hagoromo founded the Ninja Sect. Because his battle with Kaguya had caused immense disaster to the world, his elder brother Hagoromo embarked on a journey of atonement to repair the barren lands and find dwellings for the Tailed Beasts. During this time, he realized that the true meaning of chakra was a power that connected people to one another. To create a world without war where everyone could coexist in peace, Hagoromo founded the Ninja Sect, with the intent of transforming chakra into bonds that linked people together; he was later known to the world as the Sage of Six Paths.

Under the teachings of the Ninja Sect, people began to learn how to utilize chakra for combat and communication, rather than using it as a tool for strife. The power of chakra was no longer a source of destruction, but had become a bridge for peace and understanding.

As time passed, the influence of the Ninja Sect gradually spread to every corner of the world. Different nations and peoples established their own unique ninja cultures under the inspiration of the Ninja Sect. Although battles still existed, most of the time, ninjas chose to resolve disputes through peaceful means. Otsutsuki Hagoromo, the legendary figure revered by the world as the Sage of Six Paths, played a crucial role in the development of the Ninja Sect. His wisdom, courage, and persistent pursuit of peace deeply influenced future generations.

However, as the era changed, the ninja world faced new challenges. New forces rose, and the old order was broken. But no matter how the world changed, the spirit of the Ninja Sect remained consistent. It reminded people that the power of chakra should be used to connect people, not to create barriers and wars.

Along this journey, Hagoromo took in many disciples and found suitable habitats for the nine Tailed Beasts. After his travels concluded, Hagoromo returned to his hometown and designated it as the headquarters of the Ninja Sect. Hagoromo returned home, married, and had children, but his wife passed away due to complications during childbirth, leaving behind two sons: Indra and Asura.

Indra and Asura were now five years old. Otsutsuki Yuhao was currently teaching his two nephews. He told them the story of his mother, Otsutsuki Kaguya, and shared his own understanding of peace with them, all to prevent them from engaging in a long, drawn-out decisive battle under the instigation of Black Zetsu.

Indra inherited the Sage of Six Paths' ocular powers, while Asura inherited the Sage of Six Paths' physical vitality. Although in the original story Indra was the first human to use chakra for combat, because of Otsutsuki Yuhao, he had taught both of them a wide variety of ninjutsu. Therefore, in terms of combat strength, while Indra was stronger than Asura, the gap was limited.

"Third Uncle, can you tell us more about Naruto Shippuden? Did Naruto and Sasuke ever make up later on?" Indra and Asura looked at Otsutsuki Yuhao with expectant eyes. In this world without electronic products, even the heavily modified Naruto Shippuden novel written by Otsutsuki Yuhao was an incredibly captivating story.

"Haha, I've already been talking for over an hour. Asura, Indra, wait until you two learn Wood Release and Lightning Release, then I'll tell you more!" Otsutsuki Yuhao laughed heartily, placing his hands on the back of each boy's head.

Asura looked at Otsutsuki Yuhao with eyes full of curiosity, appearing very clever and adorable. Asura and Indra were twins, so they naturally looked identical, except that Indra's hair was slightly longer and Asura's was a bit shorter.

"Hmph, Third Uncle, you only come back once a week, and sometimes you don't even come for a month. If we have to wait until Asura and I learn those, it's going to take a long time," Indra huffed.

"That's right! That's right!"

"Third Uncle, just tell us a little more!" Asura grabbed Yuhao's hand and pleaded.

"I really don't know what to do with you two!" Otsutsuki Yuhao somewhat regretted telling the brothers about Naruto Shippuden. He came here primarily to have Otsutsuki Hagoromo guide his training in Sage Mode, but every time he visited, he would be pestered by the two brothers; sometimes they would even follow him to eat, bathe, and sleep, which left Otsutsuki Tatsuten feeling quite helpless.

"Alright, Indra, Asura. I'll tell you for ten more minutes. Fine, then I'll tell you one more story about Naruto Shippuden." Otsutsuki Yuhao smiled as he looked at the twin brothers, whose eyes were shining with excitement, and felt a warmth in his heart.

"This time, I will tell you about a ninja named Gaara of the Sand Waterfall.

He was born in Sunagakure and was the only son of the Kazekage of the Land of Wind, earning him the title 'Gaara of the Sand Waterfall.'

However, from a young age, he was used by his father to protect the village, and Yashamaru implanted the chakra of Shukaku into him, turning him into a weapon of slaughter."

Otsutsuki Yuhao paused, giving the two a chance to digest the complex background of the story, before continuing.

"Yet, even while living in darkness, there was light in Gaara's heart.

He met a boy named Uzumaki Naruto, who shared a similar fate to his own.

Naruto's appearance caused Gaara to begin questioning his own existence, and he started to yearn for true friendship and familial love.

Under Naruto's influence, Gaara gradually reclaimed his true self and became a real ninja."

"Wow, Gaara is so cool!" Indra exclaimed excitedly.

"Indeed, Gaara is truly cool. But what makes him even cooler is his ability to bravely face his past and find his true self," Yuhao said with a smile.

"Then what happened? What became of Gaara?" Asura asked impatiently.

"Later, Gaara became the Fifth Kazekage of Sunagakure. He used his own power to protect the village and those he cherished," Yuhao said.

"That's great, Gaara finally found his own path," Indra and Asura said in unison.

Watching the two excited children, Yuhao felt a sense of relief in his heart.

He knew that these stories were not just about the adventures of Naruto, but were also conveying the power of courage, friendship, and growth.

He hoped that these two children could be like Gaara—bravely facing life and finding their own paths.

Instead of ending up as brothers who hurt each other and eventually became mortal enemies.

And so, Otsutsuki Yuhao did not know how long he had been speaking.

"Two years later, Sasuke's personality became even colder; upon their first meeting, he intimidated Sai with his Sharingan.

He claimed to have severed his bonds with Naruto, pursuing power with his entire being. Unlike the other Sound Ninja, Sasuke felt neither fear nor respect for Orochimaru.

He did not wear a Sound Ninja headband, and the only mark on his body was the crest of the Uchiha clan.

After meeting the new Team 7, Sasuke attacked Naruto and Sakura without mercy...

Alright, that's enough for today!"

"Asura, Indra, the story is over, now you two start your training!"

Otsutsuki Yuhao said with a touch of helplessness.

"Understood, Uncle!"

Asura and Indra nodded, revealing satisfied smiles.

"Yuhao, you've arrived!"

"How was your training on the sea?"

A young man wearing a white robe smiled at Otsutsuki Yuhao.

This person was none other than Otsutsuki Hagoromo in his youth.

Otsutsuki Hagoromo had two horns on his head and brown hair; his skin was very fair, and on his chest were six black magatama-like patterns, with a red swirl-shaped mark on his back, below which were nine magatama arranged in a grid (three magatama per row).

Otsutsuki Yuhao also had horns on his head, though they were very short and hidden within his hair, making them difficult to notice if one wasn't looking closely.

The two dressed very similarly, though Otsutsuki Yuhao's clothes were golden, and he also had six magatama on his chest.

"Not bad. I found a sacred land of the immortals on the sea with abundant natural energy. I cultivated natural energy there, and my strength has now reached the realm of a Perfect Sage," Otsutsuki Yuhao said with a smile.

The Perfect Sage realm was equivalent to Senju Hashirama at his peak.

However, Otsutsuki Yuhao also possessed the five-tomoe Mangekyo Sharingan, putting his ocular power on par with Uchiha Madara's Eternal Mangekyo.

In other words, Otsutsuki Yuhao possessed the combined combat power of both Senju Hashirama and Uchiha Madara.

"Perfect Sage Mode, is it?

Neither I nor Hamura had your current strength at your age."

Otsutsuki Hagoromo smiled slightly at Otsutsuki Yuhao.

"Is that so? But I'm still far behind you, Brother Hagoromo!

As the Ten-Tails Jinchuriki, your power must be more than ten times mine!"

Otsutsuki Yuhao sighed, though a confident smile remained on his face.

"I remember you once said that if you could reach the peak of the Grandmaster level, you would possess combat power comparable to the Six Paths level.

So, have you reached the peak of the Grandmaster level now?"

Otsutsuki Hamura asked curiously.

"Comparable to the Six Paths, perhaps, but not the true Six Paths nonetheless. I am still no match for Brother Yuchen."

Otsutsuki Yuhao pondered for a moment before finally answering Otsutsuki Hagoromo.

"Haha, if Hamura and I hadn't received the Six Paths power from Mother, our strength would likely be far inferior to yours. You have reached this point entirely through your own efforts."

Otsutsuki Hagoromo laughed heartily.

"Hehe!"

Otsutsuki Yuhao chuckled.

Of course, he hadn't reached this stage solely through his own talent. He didn't have a shred of talent; he reckoned his aptitude within the Otsutsuki Clan was likely on par with Otsutsuki Kaguya's.

Hagoromo and Hamura both had cheats—they both possessed the Six Paths power bestowed by Otsutsuki Kaguya, and Hagoromo was even the Ten-Tails jinchuriki.

Most importantly, the Otsutsuki Clan didn't rely on talent. It was all about cheats; every member of the Otsutsuki Clan grew up eating Chakra Fruits, whereas he had relied on his own grueling cultivation.

Otsutsuki Yuhao knew clearly in his heart that reaching the level of a half-step Six Paths was likely his absolute limit.