Gamamaru's Prophecy
"Lord Twilight Shadow!"
Jiraiya's face was filled with anxiety, and his voice had become hoarse.
Uchiha Kei glanced at him indifferently, then suddenly tightened his grip.
The Sage Fukasaku, Toad the Hermit, wore a pained expression.
His Toad eyes gradually lost their sparkle.
"You're quite patient; you haven't come out even after all this time."
Uchiha Kei looked at the distant mountains, a mocking smile creeping onto his lips.
Just as the Sage Fukasaku was about to perish, an aged voice drifted from afar.
"My lord, could you please release Fukasaku?"
All the ninjas present turned their gaze toward the source of the sound.
Jiraiya looked shocked.
That sound...
It's the Toad Sage!
The most noble being on Mount Myoboku!
The adult it was talking about, could it be...?
With his thoughts racing, Jiraiya finally turned his terrified gaze to the calm Uchiha Kei.
Uchiha Kei released his grip, letting Sage Fukasaku slide to the ground.
Looking up into the distance, he said, "Oh, so you've finally decided to speak? I thought you'd only show yourself after I killed all these little Toad!"
His relaxed tone belied an intensely murderous intent.
The Toad Sage paused for a moment.
"Old Toad is too old; he is sometimes asleep and sometimes awake. He has neglected you, sir, and I hope you will forgive him."
This statement, both in tone and content, is extremely humble.
"Never mind, I'm not a murderer."
Uchiha Kei curled his lip and vanished instantly.
Senju Hashirama began to direct the Allied Shinobi Forces to rest and regroup on the spot.
Waiting for the teacher's return.
Jiraiya held the Sage Fukasaku, a struggle flashing across his face.
But this was quickly replaced by determination, and he leaped towards the Toad Sage's dwelling.
Uchiha Kei stopped and looked up at the giant Toad that was as big as a mountain.
In his previous life, he was puzzled by Gamamaru's size.
Logically speaking, Gamamaru should have been an adult when he bewitched Hamura Otsutsuki.
Can a child really be so cunning?
Like Sage Fukasaku and Sage Shima, they were both very small in size.
So why is the current Gamamaru so large?
I'm completely baffled.
"My lord, you've arrived."
Gamamaru struggled to lift his eyes, looking at Uchiha Kei.
"I never imagined that after all these years, you would still look so young."
Uchiha Kei chuckled lightly, "But you're already so old, even moving a little is difficult for you."
"Hehe."
Gamamaru wasn't angry; he forced a smile.
"Everyone calls me 'Toad Sage,' but in the end, I'm just Toad with slightly special abilities and who lives a little longer."
"Sooner or later, I will die too."
Uchiha Kei didn't reply, just quietly watched it.
Gamamaru, with her tired eyes, quietly looked at him.
"My lord, recently I dreamt of a scene..."
Gamamaru spoke first.
"As you know, my dreams can predict the future to some extent."
Uchiha Kei: "Tell me."
Gamamaru smiled without saying a word.
"If you don't want to talk about it, then forget it."
Uchiha Kei didn't intend to force the issue, "It's just that I don't like the number three; it's unlucky."
"The three great immortal lands should become two great immortal lands."
The voice was calm, yet it carried an overwhelming sense of menace!
Gamamaru's expression froze, then he let out a soft sigh.
"My lord, I only beg you to spare Mount Myoboku."
"Ha, let them go?"
A fierce glint flashed in Uchiha Kei's eyes. "When you opened the connection between Mount Myoboku and the Shinobi World, did you ever think about sparing the Shinobi World?"
Gamamaru lowered his head slightly and remained silent.
"Your three great immortal lands all belong to Takamagahara, but you were driven to some remote corner by the Otsutsuki Clan."
"Therefore, you came up with the idea of changing your base."
"And the Shinobi World is your choice."
"Is it right?"
Gamamaru remained silent with his head down.
"Now, tell me your prophecy."
Uchiha Kei crossed his arms. "If I'm satisfied, then I was just passing by. If I'm not satisfied, hehe..."
A bead of cold sweat appeared on Gamamaru's forehead.
Its greatest ability is to perceive the future.
No one knew better than it how terrifying the person before them was!
"The world... is about to perish!"
Gamamaru steadied himself. "An enemy that no living being can rival is about to appear."
Uchiha Kei raised an eyebrow. "What about time?"
Gamamaru shook his head. "I can't determine the time; my prophecy is just a series of fragmented images."
Uchiha Kei curled his lip. "Where?"
"It... is everywhere!"
The image of that terrifying eyeball from the past flashed through Uchiha Kagami's mind.
Yes.
Once such a being appears, it is indeed virtually omnipresent.
"I know your prophecy, even more than you do."
Uchiha Kei shook his head dismissively.
A flicker of surprise crossed Gamamaru's eyes, but it vanished just as quickly.
"That's normal, sir, you have that kind of strength."
"Oh?"
"In dreams, only the adult can rival it!"
Uchiha Kei paused for a moment, then slowly said, "Are you sure that the prophecy refers to me?"
Gamamaru nodded firmly, "That's right! It's you, sir!"
"Standing on a road paved with the blood and flesh of billions of lives!"
"Let's wage the final battle against it!"
Uchiha Kei took a breath. "What I mean is, was that person me?"
The Gamamaru got stuck a bit.
After thinking for a while, Gamamaru began to seriously examine Uchiha Kei.
Uchiha Kei remained completely relaxed, letting it scrutinize him.
A long time.
"That's right, it's definitely an adult; the demeanor, emotions, and fluctuations are exactly the same."
Uchiha Kei slowly let out a breath.