This Is All Fate

Uchiha Kei fell silent.

Far surpassing even true immortals!

He's only at the pseudo-immortal level right now.

Even if he merges with the Earth Soul, he will only reach the True Immortal realm.

What can fight against the Earth Soul?

Thinking of this, Uchiha Kei couldn't help but give a wry smile.

Long, long ago, he thought his most deadly enemy was the Otsutsuki Clan.

Once he gained power and fused the three souls, he thought his most deadly enemy was that terrifying red and black eyeball.

Now he knows.

His most deadly enemy was actually himself!

Earth Soul!

"Feeling frustrated?"

Looking at the dejected Uchiha Kei, the Earth Soul couldn't help but laugh.

"What are you laughing at? Is it that funny? I've only lived for a little over ten years, while you've lived for a hundred million years..."

Uchiha Kei said irritably, then suddenly paused.

"Etc!"

Uchiha Kei looked sharply at the Earth Soul, "You said you've lived for a hundred million years? But why have I only lived for a little over ten years?"

"Are we... that many years apart?"

The Earth Soul knew he would ask this question, and explained with a smile, "It's true that I've lived for a hundred million years."

"But time is a thing; just because someone has lived for a hundred million years doesn't mean that time has also passed for a hundred million years."

"Do you understand the Human Soul?"

Uchiha Kei's thoughts were racing.

Living for a hundred million years doesn't mean time has also passed for a hundred million years, does it?

What's the meaning?

Isn't this a blatant paradox?

Since it has lived for a hundred million years, it must mean that a hundred million years of time has also passed.

What, is your time frozen?

Still?

Uchiha Kei to have thought of something and suddenly asked, "You... you also traveled through time?"

"Certainly."

The Earth Soul readily admitted, "However, it wasn't entirely a matter of time travel; rather, time itself was corrupted."

"Time is broken? Do you want to listen to what you're saying?"

Uchiha Kei was somewhat speechless.

"Hehe, you'll understand later."

The Earth Soul didn't intend to explain, but instead changed the subject.

"Whether it's you fusing with the Earth Soul or the Earth Soul fusing with you, it's no longer important to me."

The Earth Soul turned its gaze toward the bedroom door.

"Go out, give me some time."

Uchiha Kei's mind was in a mess. Upon hearing this, he walked to the door and opened it.

A woman stood outside the door.

She was dressed in elegant and luxurious clothes, and her long, ink-black hair cascaded over her shoulders, reflecting her breathtakingly beautiful face.

Even the resolute Uchiha Kei was held in place by that face for three seconds.

"Have you seen enough? If you have, get out of here!"

The woman's tone was very harsh.

"Um... Izanami?"

Uchiha Kei recognized the voice.

"That's right."

Izanami her eyes at him, pushed past him, and went straight into the room.

I closed the door as well.

"What kind of mess is this?"

Uchiha Kei helplessly.

Looking up, he could tell that he was currently in Izanami's palace.

Everywhere you look, there are delicate and exquisite decorations, which look noble and elegant while also creating a warm and cozy atmosphere.

I just found a place to sit on the ground.

Uchiha Kei needs to carefully analyze the current situation.

The fusion with the Heavenly Soul is imperative, not only for the strength of a True Immortal and the complete Will of the Sword.

Most importantly, it's about fighting the Earth Soul!

He didn't want to be assimilated.

In the Naruto World, he has already formed far too many bonds.

Whether it's Naruto, his troublesome disciples, or Kaguya Ōtsutsuki.

These ties made it difficult for him to sever them.

According to the Heavenly Soul's account, the Earth Soul's personality differs from that of the Heavenly Soul.

He also harbored a desire to become the leader.

And...

They also have that ability!

Two souls that do not want to be merged are bound to fight!

But is he truly a match for the Earth Soul?

For the first time, Uchiha Kei was completely bewildered.

The system he relied on most could no longer enhance his strength.

His strongest offensive technique, the Will of the Sword, might also be possessed by the Earth Soul.

Cultivation level...

Even if he merged with the Heavenly Soul, he was still no match for the Earth Soul.

As things stand, his only option is to be merged with the Earth Soul.

Uchiha Kei's brows were furrowed.

"Hey, you there, come in."

The door suddenly opened.

Izanami's eyes were red-rimmed, and she shouted impatiently at Uchiha Kei.

Uchiha Kei was taken aback, snapping back to reality from his thoughts.

After taking a few steps to the door, Izanami glared fiercely at Uchiha Kei with her beautiful eyes, blocking his way into the room.

"Should we let them in... or not?"

Uchiha Kei looked helplessly at Izanami.

Izanami remained silent, continuing to glare at him with a fierce look.

Left with no other option, Uchiha Kei turned his attention to Heavenly Soul.

"Xiaomei, cough cough cough... let him in, didn't we already agree on that?"

Heavenly Soul's face grew increasingly pale, and his cough sounded weak.

Xiao Mei?

Uchiha Kei's lips twitched slightly.

The dignified ruler of the Netherworld is actually being called "Little Beauty"?

What a contrast!

"I... I..."

Izanami fought back her tears, thought for a moment, and then stepped aside.

Uchiha Kei breathed a sigh of relief and walked past her.

"Could we... not merge...?"

As he walked past her, Uchiha Kei heard a slightly trembling voice.

Uchiha Kei paused in his steps.

"Xiao Mei."

Before Uchiha Kei reply, Heavenly Soul's voice came first.

"This is my fate."

His voice also carried a sense of reluctance.

"It's his fate!"

Izanami turned around, her shoulders shaking, and ran out of the room.

"Come on, I'm ready."

Heavenly Soul struggled to sit up in bed, smiling as he looked at Uchiha Kei.

Uchiha Kei sighed, "Actually..."

Uchiha Kei softened.

Although the Heavenly Soul Earth Soul are, in principle, the same person.

But as the years have passed, each soul has developed its own emotions and bonds.

Just like him.

They are all living, independent people.

When these kinds of 'people' come together, isn't that...?

"Human Soul, I've always said, this is my fate, and it's your fate too."

Heavenly Soul took a few quick breaths.

"I tried to fight back, but..."

Heavenly Soul looked at his aged body with a bitter smile, "This is the result!"

Uchiha Kei sharpened, "Earth Soul?"

Heavenly Soul shook his head. "It's fate. This is the consequence of disobeying orders."

"You can only be the one in control; even someone as powerful as Earth Soul will meet the same end."

Heavenly Soul stared at the ceiling.

"We possessed divine power from the very beginning, and have lived through countless years, experiencing things that others cannot even imagine."

"Over these long years, both my humanity and that of the Earth Soul have been almost completely extinguished."

Heavenly Soul slowly lowered his head, looking intently at Uchiha Kei.

"Only you, the Human Soul."

You are still a human being.

Uchiha Kei fell silent.