Boruto and Sasuke Appear

Because it became known that the Sage Sect's Sect Master, the Ancestor of Sage Arts, was their uncle, and because they traveled the world teaching people techniques for planting and animal husbandry, Indra and Asura became renowned as the God of Planting and the God of Husbandry.

However, the ninjas and swordsmen across the world knew the two by different names: Indra was the God of Ninjutsu, and Asura was the God of Taijutsu.

The two brothers only reasoned with commoners, but when dealing with powerful ninjas and swordsmen, they spoke with the language of force.

Although ninjutsu was passed down by Otsutsuki Hagoromo, not everyone could recognize Asura and Indra, and in this era, there were even more swordsmen than ninjas.

Most swordsmen revered the way of the sword, pursuing the pinnacle of swordsmanship and inner fortitude. In their eyes, while Indra's ninjutsu was miraculous, it ultimately relied on external forces; Asura's taijutsu, however, was true power—a perfect fusion of body and will.

Consequently, the swordsmen's admiration for Asura far exceeded that for Indra. They vied to imitate Asura's taijutsu, attempting to grasp the true essence of the sword from it. Asura was happy to teach, believing that whether it was ninjutsu or taijutsu, both were manifestations of power, and as long as there was love in one's heart, one could unleash endless strength.

As time passed, Asura's taijutsu spread among the swordsmen, becoming a new school of thought. This school emphasized physical conditioning and the tempering of the will, pursuing the power of a single, lethal strike. While Indra's ninjutsu was also widely popular for its wonder and uniqueness, Asura's taijutsu remained the swordsmen's preference by comparison.

Though the brothers possessed different powers, they both understood one truth: power was not meant for showing off, but for protecting oneself and those one loved. Thus, they held fast to this conviction, maintaining inner resolve and courage regardless of the difficulties and challenges they faced.

Their names and deeds were celebrated by the people, turning them into legendary heroes. Their strength and spirit inspired countless others to forge ahead, pursuing their own inner power and beliefs.

Both sons were outstanding, and the choice of a successor for the Ninja Sect was a problem that gave Otsutsuki Hagoromo a headache.

However, Otsutsuki Hagoromo was not yet fifty and remained at his peak.

He still had time to consider this matter.

Otsutsuki Hagoromo looked at his two sons, who were more mature than they had been three years ago.

"Asura, Indra!"

"You have both done well, but to become the successor of the Ninja Sect, this is far from enough."

"At the very least, you must reach the Six Paths Realm!"

Otsutsuki Hagoromo said in a calm tone.

"The Six Paths Realm?"

"Is that the realm Uncle has always been pursuing?" Asura asked curiously.

"Correct, but I sense that, at the earliest in one year, or at the latest in three, Otsutsuki Yuhao will likely reach the Six Paths Realm. Only then will you have the standard of strength required to protect the Ninja Sect," Otsutsuki Hagoromo told his two sons.

"As for this Ninja Sect successor business, let Asura have it. My dream now is to be like Uncle Yuhao; I want to become a Six Paths powerhouse. My goal is the sea of stars, not a tiny Ninja Sect." Indra's face was filled with confidence and pride; he stood tall, his sharp gaze fixed on his father, Otsutsuki Hagoromo.

With that, Indra walked out confidently, every step radiating immense self-assurance and power, as if the whole world were trembling beneath his feet.

It made people feel his spirited confidence.

"So... so cool!" Asura stared blankly at his older brother, Indra.

"I've decided, my goal is also the sea of st—"

"Ouch! Father, why did you hit me?" Asura looked at his father, Otsutsuki Hagoromo, with a confused and innocent expression.

"Since your brother doesn't want to do it, then you will be the successor! And what is this 'sea of stars' nonsense? It's complete gibberish," Otsutsuki Hagoromo said with irritation.

The fact that both brothers suddenly didn't want to be the successor of the Ninja Sect first surprised Otsutsuki Hagoromo, then left him feeling helpless.

In truth, Otsutsuki Hagoromo felt that both Indra and Asura now had the ability to lead the Ninja Sect, but both were so excellent that he didn't know who to choose.

He had originally intended to observe them for a while longer.

He hadn't expected that after three years away, neither of these boys wanted the position anymore.

Meanwhile, in the Sea Realm.

At this moment, Otsutsuki Yuhao did not know that because of his influence, Asura and Indra no longer wished to inherit the Ninja Sect; both now wanted to travel the world, just as he had done before.

Over the past three years, thousands of infants had been born in the Sea Realm.

After Otsutsuki Yuhao introduced the family planning subsidy—promising an A-rank ninjutsu for every child born—the couples of the Sage Sect began to reproduce frantically. They had one child a year, and after three years, every family had three children, with the numbers expected to rise every year.

Now, there were more newborns in the Sea Realm than there were adults.

This also led Otsutsuki Yuhao to begin pondering a question: how to ensure the rational distribution of resources and environmental sustainability while simultaneously guaranteeing population growth.

He began to discuss with the elders of the Sage Sect to formulate a detailed set of policies and plans.

First, it was decided to fine-tune the childbirth subsidies. Instead of simply granting an A-rank ninjutsu for every child born, rewards would be determined based on a comprehensive assessment of the family's economic status, the child's health, and the parents' ability to raise the child, resulting in more reasonable incentives.

At the same time, they encouraged young couples to practice eugenics, focusing not just on the quantity of children, but more importantly, on their quality.

Secondly, Otsutsuki Yuhao proposed a "Green Development Plan." He advocated for developing the economy and culture under the premise of protecting the natural environment. They began establishing nature reserves throughout the Sea Realm, prohibiting over-exploitation and destruction. Simultaneously, they encouraged the use of clean energy to reduce pollutant emissions.

Furthermore, they launched a series of cultural activities, allowing the residents of the Sea Realm to better understand and cherish their own cultural traditions.

Finally, Otsutsuki Yuhao decided to increase investment in education.

He knew deeply that the future of a nation lies in education. Therefore, he proposed establishing more schools across the Sea Realm to provide children with better educational resources.

At the same time, he encouraged adults to engage in lifelong learning, continuously improving their cultural literacy and skill levels.

As time passed, these policies and plans were gradually implemented.

The population growth of the Sea Realm gradually stabilized, and the environment was effectively protected. Under the impetus of these policies and plans, the residents of the Sea Realm began to live happier and more prosperous lives.

"What is that?"

Otsutsuki Yuhao stood atop a nine-story tower.

This tower was thirty-five meters high, a wooden structure created by Otsutsuki Yuhao through Wood Release, and it housed his laboratory.

At this moment, Otsutsuki Yuhao sensed a surge of space-time ninjutsu appearing ten kilometers away.

Above Otsutsuki Town, a spiral black hole three to four meters wide suddenly appeared in the sky.

Two figures, one tall and one short, fell from the sky.

On the ground stood a young man and a boy of about eleven or twelve years old.

The boy had golden hair and azure blue eyes, his hairstyle resembling a leaf, with two whisker-like marks on his face.

The young man wore a gray top with a blue and white vest, his left sleeve hanging empty. He wore a ninja glove on his right hand, dark gray trousers and new-style ninja boots on his lower body, and was draped in a black cloak, with long bangs obscuring his left eye.

"Uncle, is this Konoha twenty years ago?"

The boy asked curiously.

The young man frowned, surveying his surroundings:

"No, I have never been here!"

"Otsutsuki Town... could this place have a connection to Otsutsuki Urashiki?"

The boy looked curiously at the three-meter-tall boulder, upon which four characters were written in red ink.

"Beep! Beep!"

"Because you and Otsutsuki Urashiki fought inside the space-time tunnel, an accident occurred while traveling through time."

"You have arrived more than a thousand years in the past, and Urashiki will arrive here a few days later than you."

The voice of the space-time tool, Karasuki, rang out from Sasuke's pocket.

"What? This is over a thousand years ago?"

"No wonder I have no impression of this place at all."

Second Pillar said, somewhat shocked.

"Who exactly are you people?"

Just then, the figure of Otsutsuki Yuhao appeared in mid-air.