Ten Years Later

"But before I leave, let me give you a gift. Consider it compensation for me copying your forbidden techniques."

Otsutsuki Yuhao said, placing his hands on the shoulders of Naruto and Sasuke.

Sasuke's long-severed arm began to grow back.

As for Naruto, Otsutsuki cells were infused into his body, causing him to unexpectedly awaken the Sharingan.

"When did you go to Konoha?"

Naruto asked, somewhat surprised.

"The moment I was summoned, my shadow clones had already gone to Konoha to observe your forbidden techniques!"

Otsutsuki Yuhao laughed.

"Senior, you really are..."

Naruto didn't even know what to say; who goes off to steal someone else's forbidden techniques the moment they are summoned?

Only Second Pillar looked at Otsutsuki Tatsuten with a meaningful gaze.

"Time is up. I must go!"

With a "whoosh," Otsutsuki Yuhao vanished from sight.

Ancient era of the Ninja World, Otsutsuki Town in the Sea Realm.

Otsutsuki Yuhao returned to his own era.

He had gained quite a lot from this battle with Isshiki.

Wind Style: Rasenshuriken.

Formation of the Eight Inner Gates, Summoning: Impure World Reincarnation.

Izanami.

Space-Time Ninjutsu.

Water Style: Water Severing Wave.

Multi Shadow Clone Technique.

Mutually Multiplying Explosive Tags.

Soul Sealing Technique.

These forbidden techniques were generally banned due to their high risk, severe side effects on the user's body or spirit, or because they violated certain moral or ethical standards.

But to Yuhao, these were not issues at all. They were only considered "forbidden" for ordinary ninja; against ninja at the Super Kage level or above, these techniques could easily serve as his trump cards.

Among them, only the Formation of the Eight Inner Gates and Summoning: Impure World Reincarnation held significant value for him; the others were of little use to Otsutsuki Yuhao.

Summoning: Impure World Reincarnation could recall the souls of deceased ninja from the Pure Land, using living people as sacrifices to house those souls. The risk was that once summoned, one might not be able to control the deceased's true power, posing a potential threat.

But for Otsutsuki Yuhao, this was no problem at all. In fact, it could become his own resurrection technique; if he used the Samsara of Heavenly Life Technique on a reanimated body, it would essentially be an infinite resurrection loop.

As for the Formation of the Eight Inner Gates, it went without saying—Guy had nearly kicked his way to the series finale.

If he were to open the Gate of Death himself, Otsutsuki Yuhao was certain he could kick the entire Ninja World to pieces, easily destroying a planet with a single blow.

However, the price of death was a bit too high.

But the one thing he was certain of was that if he mastered the Formation of the Eight Inner Gates, it would undoubtedly enhance his strength.

Otsutsuki Yuhao's power had reached its limit; it was difficult to make any further significant progress.

He was certain that even a hundred years from now, he might not see any improvement.

The Tenseigan was already awakened, and the Rinnegan was already opened.

His potential had reached its end.

Even if he were to train for several more decades, it would only increase his experience and technique. While his combat effectiveness might rise, his raw power would not see any major growth.

It was much like Naruto and Sasuke before the age of eighteen, whose strength grew several times over each year, jumping from Super Kage to Six Paths Realm by the age of seventeen.

Yet, by the Boruto era, there was no significant progress; a thirty-two-year-old in the Boruto era was not much stronger than he had been at seventeen.

Thinking of this, Otsutsuki Yuhao began to practice the Formation of the Eight Inner Gates.

The Formation of the Eight Inner Gates temporarily grants immense power by unlocking the channels that restrict chakra within the human body. When all eight gates are opened, it is known as the "Formation of the Eight Inner Gates." Depending on the user's strength, they can instantly gain dozens of times their power, but the potency of the technique depends on the user themselves, multiplying their base power.

The power unleashed after opening the gates varies from person to person.

Opening the eighth gate—the Gate of Death—results in death as one's life force is burned away.

I can skip that part; I don't want to open the Gate of Death just yet.

This is a technique that removes the body's restrictions on chakra, allowing excess energy to be released.

In other words, it grants powerful strength by stimulating the chakra within the body's cells—no wonder it requires a powerful body to sustain.

First Gate: Gate of Opening: Removes the limits of the brain, allowing the user to unleash 100% of their physical capabilities.

A surging force stimulated Otsutsuki Yuhao's brain.

The first gate was complete.

Gate of Rest: Removes the limit on physical fatigue, overloads the body to squeeze out energy for recovery, and offsets the fatigue caused by the energy consumption of the Gate of Opening.

Gate of Life: Further increases attack and speed; the body begins to congest and turn red. This is the final safe zone of the Eight Inner Gates, and the body begins to emit green energy. Once opened, [Hidden Lotus] can be used.

Gate of Pain: Further increases attack and speed; the body begins to suffer damage. Entering the danger zone of the Eight Inner Gates, one truly enters the state of the Eight Inner Gates.

Four days later, Otsutsuki Yuhao successfully cultivated to the fourth gate.

At this moment, the base power of Otsutsuki Yuhao's body had already reached the strength of four Super Kage. Even without using ninjutsu, his power had reached the second tier of the Six Paths Realm.

Fortunately, I have a long time to cultivate. One day, I will break through the limits of the body.

Surpassing the Six Paths to become a god—though I wonder if there is anything beyond the Six Paths that is truly divine.

Ten years later.

Ever since Otsutsuki Yuhao obtained the Eight Inner Gates, he began to diligently cultivate taijutsu.

His children, Otsutsuki Mandara and Otsutsuki Manhara, were born.

These were the children born to Otsutsuki Yuhao and Qinshou. [The process will not be written; perhaps there will be no female lead, after all, the protagonist is immortal.]

Mandara was born with three-tomoe Sharingan, and Manhara was born with Byakugan.

Both siblings possessed half the blood of the Otsutsuki, much like Otsutsuki Hagoromo and Hamura; both had silver-white hair and no horns on their heads.

Both had the potential to easily become Super Kage level, and with a little effort, they could even reach the Six Paths Realm.

In these ten years, the population of this continent had grown significantly, now reaching one hundred thousand, with more than half brought in from the outside world by Zi Tianming.

The entire Otsutsuki Town was under the management of Otsutsuki Yuhao's wife, Qinshou.

Morning.

The sun had just crossed the horizon, its rays illuminating the sea like scattered stars.

Seagulls soared in the sea breeze, chirping happily as they enjoyed the start of a new day.

The morning sea was picturesque; as the sunlight first touched the water, the shimmering waves seemed to dye the entire world a pale blue.

The sea was boundless, and the fine, soft sand sparkled under the sunlight.

The waves rhythmically lapped against the coastline, like nature's metronome, constantly repeating its eternal melody.

A figure, not very tall—a boy of about eleven or twelve—stood on the beach, watching many figures running back and forth on the distant sea surface.

Many people were stepping on the water, all of them catching fish in the sea.

Behind the boy stood two figures; judging by their attire, both were members of the Water Corps of Otsutsuki Town.