The Black-Robed Man's Identity

Naruto sat dejectedly on the sand, tears streaming down his face.

He couldn't understand why Sasuke, who was always bickering with him, would sacrifice himself to save him.

Hasn't he always looked down on me?

And why do that?

"Sasuke... you bastard, do you want me to feel guilty for the rest of my life?"

Naruto muttered to himself, completely unaware of the figure appearing behind him.

"A lifetime of guilt? Hmph, you're overthinking it."

Sasuke's voice sounded behind him.

Naruto froze and slowly turned his head.

In my sight, a solitary figure stood proudly, holding a gleaming Ninja Blade in his hand, his face full of disdain.

"Sasuke..."

Naruto felt like he was dreaming.

"What's wrong? I'm not dead, why are you crying?"

Sasuke Naruto with obvious disdain.

But his eyes couldn't suppress the smile.

How shameful! She's so old and still crying.

I heard this kid is getting really close with Hinata Hyuga now. Should I tell Hinata Hyuga about this?

"Ah, you really didn't die!"

Naruto leaped up and, despite Sasuke's annoyed expression, hugged him tightly.

"That's great, that's great! If you died, I wouldn't know who to argue with all the time."

Naruto cried his eyes out, and even wiped his snot on Sasuke's back.

"After all, you're the only one who's bad at talking and loves to argue."

Sasuke froze, then his eyes blazed with fury as he pulled Naruto away. "Is this all there is to my life?"

Naruto's eyes were blurry with tears, and his expression was somewhat confused.

"Otherwise what?"

I'll fucking kill you!

Sasuke drew his Ninja Blade immediately, and Naruto turned and ran without even thinking.

After arguing with Sasuke for a long time, he's figured out some of the patterns.

As long as you don't draw your sword, you can say whatever you want.

Once the sword is drawn, there's no need to say anything more, just run!

On their side, of the three Otsutsuki, one was seriously injured, one was sealed, and the other was eaten by their own people.

The crisis in Sunagakure has been temporarily resolved.

However, as long as Ōtsutsuki Isshiki is alive, the crisis will still exist!

"If you give me these two things, I can guarantee that no one can kill you today."

After crushing Uchiha Izuna's sword aura, Ōtsutsuki Isshiki walked step by step in front of the group, his tone full of confidence.

That's his confidence in his own abilities!

"If that's all I'm after, there's no need for me to cooperate with you."

The man in black robes was clearly not stupid.

These two items were his last trump cards; how could he possibly give them to Ōtsutsuki Isshiki so easily?

"I will give you the rights you desire."

The Otsutsuki Clan knew what he wanted: nothing more than to become the future king of the Shinobi World.

After replanting the God Tree and obtaining its God Tree Fruit, what difference would it make if he were given to this despicable place, the Shinobi World?

It's just an orchard.

"Without power, all my rights are meaningless."

The man in black robes saw it clearly: he did indeed desire power, but without the strength to match it, the power in his hands was nothing but a castle in the air.

Ōtsutsuki Isshiki paused, looking at the man in black robes as he fell into thought.

"So, you want even greater strength?"

"Yes! At the very least, their strength must surpass that of the Shinobi World!"

The man in black robes gave a solemn reply.

"Alright, I'll make you stronger. Give me the item."

Ōtsutsuki Isshiki was quite decisive and agreed immediately.

The man in black robes was instantly overjoyed.

With his intellect, what he lacks to gain control of the Shinobi World is overwhelming strength.

If he possessed strength comparable to Senju Hashirama, conquering the Shinobi World would be a piece of cake for him.

"I need to have the strength first before I'll give you anything."

The man in black wasn't stupid; of course, he wouldn't give him anything first.

Ōtsutsuki Isshiki reached out and beckoned, and the heavily injured Hui Xi in the distance was instantly lifted into the air and flew towards him.

Uchiha Izuna, Tobirama, and Namikaze Minato remained motionless, quietly waiting for the situation to unfold.

They also wanted to know how Ōtsutsuki Isshiki had made the black-robed man so powerful in such a short time.

They didn't believe that Ōtsutsuki Isshiki could create a powerful opponent of equal strength in such a short time.

If that's the case, then they don't need to struggle anymore; they can just wait to be dominated by Ōtsutsuki Isshiki.

Hui Xi struggled to open her eyes. "Isshiki, what... what are you going to do?"

"For the honor of the Otsutsuki Clan, you shouldn't have asked me that question."

Ōtsutsuki Isshiki's voice was extremely cold, devoid of any emotion.

Hui Xi seemed to know her fate and immediately closed her eyes.

When Hui Xi was brought before the man in black robes, a gleaming dagger was also handed to him.

"Kill him, and you'll gain the power you desire."

Ōtsutsuki Isshiki's gaze was cold and indifferent, as if the one about to die was merely a kitten or puppy.

The man in black robes became excited, his hand trembling as he grasped the knife.

Strength! Formidable strength!

He is about to possess immense power!

With great power, he can control his own destiny!

"Pfft!"

The knife pierced Hui Xi's heart directly.

"Isshiki... Sir..."

Hui Xi gave a strange smile, then closed his eyes forever.

The man in black robes watched intently as Hui Xi exhaled his last breath, then clenched his fists.

Compared to before...

Nothing has changed.

"Where has it gotten stronger?"

The man in black robes felt he had been Ōtsutsuki Isshiki, and his tone was filled with anger.

Ōtsutsuki Isshiki extended a finger and gently tapped the man in black.

"Buzz!"

An inexplicable aura emanated from the man in black robes, and red and black patterns spread upwards from his palms.

As the lines extended to the black-robed man's cheeks, a surge of energy emanated from his body!

"Ah!"

His fists clenched again, and the man in black robes revealed an expression of extreme surprise.

Powerful!

Very strong!

He felt a powerful force supporting him throughout his body, giving him a sudden illusion of being invincible.

Even Senju Hashirama.

Even Uchiha Kei.

He could break it with a single punch!

"Can such power allow you to hold onto your rights?"

"Ōtsutsuki Isshiki said coldly."

"Able!"

The man in black robes replied confidently.

"Thing."

The man in black thought for a moment, then raised his hand to throw the two items in his hand over.

"Smack!"

Just then, a hand landed on his wrist.

"Think it through, because once you do this, there's really no going back."

Namikaze Minato's voice was very low, so low that only the two of them could hear it.

The man in black robes paused for a moment. "I'm just taking back what's rightfully mine."

"Does it really belong to you? That position belongs to everyone in Konoha. It's not a right, it's a responsibility!"

Namikaze Minato's voice trembled slightly.

"These..."

"Weren't these all things you taught us?"

"Third Hokage- sama!"

Senju Tobirama, who was watching the show from the sidelines, was suddenly stunned, and then his face showed a furious expression.

"Sarutobi Hiruzen! You're a little monkey!"

The man in black robes stiffened for a moment, and after a long while, he let out a sigh.

"Teacher, it's me."

The man in the black robe removed the robe covering his face, revealing an aged face.

"Damn it!"

Senju Tobirama took a step forward, intending to walk towards him.

"Wait," Uchiha Izuna stopped him, "His current strength..."

"It's very strange, stronger than both of us!"

In short, it was earth-shattering!