You Don't Have to Say Another Word-I Want to Run for Hokage...

"I'm not sure I can answer you." Hagoromo Otsutsuki was somewhat exasperated. "Besides, do you even know what you're doing right now?"

The fact that he could be "summoned" so easily was certainly not solely due to the gathering of nearly half of the Tailed Beasts.

It was truly Uchiha Shingen who stepped on every single "risk point".

Well, now you even want to take down another Ōtsutsuki Clan!

How about you become the Sage of Six Paths? After all, that title is really strange.

"Of course, to solve all problems, we still need mutual tolerance and understanding between people. This is my principle in life," Uchiha Shingen said earnestly.

Hagoromo Otsutsuki: "... I'm glad you have this idea."

This principle is so well hidden; it's really not easy to spot.

Burying someone with Ninjutsu cannot be called tolerance.

What do you want to know?

"The first question: the 'Pure Land' connected by the Impure World Reincarnation is actually your 'wedge,' isn't it? The soul exists, right?"

After thinking about it, Hagoromo Otsutsuki decided that telling the truth wasn't a big deal.

"Since you even know about 'Karma,' I have nothing to hide from you anymore," he said. "Souls do exist, and they do have a place to belong. The actions of the Ōtsutsuki Clan are all aimed at collecting Chakra, including my mother's, of course. But I did not learn this technique from her. In order to protect this world, I used its principles to create what you call the Pure Land to preserve the strong from all eras."

"So, if the Ōtsutsuki Clan comes here, will you intervene?"

"Of course, I wouldn't need to do this just to ensure my mother's seal is secure." Hagoromo Otsutsuki's tone became much more serious. "That's a terrible enemy. People need strength and unity. Hamura Otsutsuki and I spread Chakra for that very reason. However, influenced by Indra, people use Chakra as a tool to fight each other, and they even call me the inventor of Ninjutsu..."

"I understand." Uchiha Shingen quickly interrupted the other's recollection. "I asked this to confirm that the Impure World Reincarnation isn't about reanimating a soul, right?"

"Of course not, but 'Rinne Rebirth' is a technique that truly affects the soul, so you must use it with extreme caution."

"I'm very cautious about life-for-life matters." Uchiha Shingen nodded. "Then I only have one question left: Are you familiar with Ōtsutsuki Isshiki?"

This question left Hagoromo Otsutsuki momentarily speechless.

Hagoromo Otsutsuki lived in a strict era where people spoke in a rigid manner, class distinctions were strictly enforced, and one's speech and behavior had to be completely consistent with the class one belonged to.

There weren't nearly as many fancy words back then.

Therefore, Hagoromo Otsutsuki began to examine his relationships with other Ōtsutsuki Clan besides his mother and younger brother.

Then he was certain that they weren't familiar with each other.

If we don't count the intention of roasting the other person.

Kaguya Otsutsuki did have some interaction with the children; they did communicate about the Ōtsutsuki Clan, otherwise she wouldn't have given the two children the surname Ōtsutsuki Clan.

Hagoromo Otsutsuki and Hamura Otsutsuki initially considered their extraterrestrial kin as their hypothetical enemies.

Even after falling out with their mother, they never forgot that there was still a relative hiding on their land who had tried to feed their mother to the Ten-Tails but ended up being overthrown.

Hagoromo Otsutsuki has been searching for her ever since.

If he finds you, you won't be treated like a sealed object anymore.

In his past conversations with his mother, he learned that the Ōtsutsuki Clan's so-called immortality had two forms.

One type is the 'Karma', a technique unique to the Ōtsutsuki Clan. If used correctly, it allows for Infinite reincarnation, achieving immortality.

Another type is true immortality, like Kaguya Otsutsuki, the mother. This immortality is physical—she is impossible to kill, and this is an ability bestowed upon her by the Divine Tree.

After Hagoromo Otsutsuki became the Ten-Tails Jinchuriki, he also possessed this ability, which only disappeared from his body when he voluntarily separated from the Ten-Tails.

Of course, the source is still the mother. The mother and the Divine Tree are truly one. Even if she lost most of her Chakra, she is still immortal.

"That Ōtsutsuki Isshiki who planted the Divine Tree with my mother. I've been looking for him." Hagoromo Otsutsuki looked at Uchiha Shingen and suddenly felt that it wouldn't hurt to tell him about Isshiki. "Because he never ate the Chakra Fruit, he doesn't have the immortality that my mother had."

This is practically a blatant and explicit statement.

"I'm relieved to hear that." Uchiha Shingen was very pleased.

If you can be killed, the difficulty drops drastically.

If you can't kill it, then there's really nothing you can do.

If Orochimaru hadn't been so adept at preserving his life, Uchiha Shingen wouldn't have partnered with him through investment in the first place.

"I'm fine then, you can go about your business."

Uchiha Shingen said very considerately, he understood that these important figures were all extremely busy, and he was already very grateful that they were willing to take time out of their busy schedules to chat with him.

Hagoromo Otsutsuki was taken aback.

Is this a way of getting rid of him?

This is really rare; it's usually the other person who wants to chat more, but he's always too busy.

Although there were hints of this last time, this time they've simply stopped trying to hide it, haven't they?

But...

Hagoromo Otsutsuki suddenly felt less nervous.

This kind of personality, like her mother's, can be very impulsive.

The few Tailed Beasts gathered nearby were amused by the sight.

Seeing the old man get his comeuppance is an irreplaceable pleasure in their eternal lives.

Kurama: "Old man, see, I wasn't wrong last time, was I?"

The Gyuki chuckled derisively.

Chomei will continue to remain a nobody.

Matatabi is the most carefree of all; it rolls around on the ground.

"I'm not busy," Hagoromo Otsutsuki said, his tone a little firm. "Besides, I also have some questions I want to ask you."

"Huh?" Uchiha Shingen looked at him in surprise. "Alright, ask away. I'll answer everything I know."

I don't believe you for a second!

"I know you've already arranged for Black Zetsu to meet Mother. Since you know about 'Karma,' you should understand that Black Zetsu is Mother's 'Karma.' Now the seal is practically broken. Once she absorbs the Tailed Beasts, she will bring destruction to the world." Hagoromo Otsutsuki stared at Uchiha Shingen. "You've always tried so hard to protect your family and friends, why did you do this? Mother's mind is something you can't change."

"No one's mind can be changed by others, not just your mother, right?" Uchiha Shingen looked at the powerful figure with a puzzled expression. "I just think that finding a better solution is much better than mother and son turning against each other, isn't it? After all, wasn't your mother's goal also to fight against the other Ōtsutsuki Clan?"

Hagoromo Otsutsuki frowned, and considering his current expression, it was actually quite interesting.

"Having the same goal doesn't mean you'll protect others. All Mother cares about is this land. You're taking too much risk." Hagoromo Otsutsuki shook his head. "The Ōtsutsuki Clan is of no benefit to this world."

Have you forgotten that you also share the surname Ōtsutsuki Clan?

Uchiha Shingen didn't say this aloud; if he had, it would have become a pointless argument.

"Actually, I personally think there is still a way," he said.

"What method?" Hagoromo Otsutsuki, disbelieving.

If even his two biological sons, Uchiha Shingen and Hamura Otsutsuki, couldn't do anything, what could Shingen, who was separated from them by so many generations, possibly do?

Do you really think it's a case of grandparents showing affection to their grandchildren?

He should be the one kissing his child.

"Oh, immortal! I've always been curious about what it's like outside of our realm."

"What do you mean?" Hagoromo Otsutsuki didn't understand.

"You see, the Ōtsutsuki Clan has the ability to travel between different worlds. You might not be able to... no, you certainly aren't, but your mother is. Let's not even talk about beyond the stars; even in our world, it's just a corner of this planet, isn't it?"

"So that's what you meant." Hagoromo Otsutsuki expressed his disappointment. "That's also achieved by continuing to harm the world."

"You haven't answered my question yet? So you haven't been there either?" Uchiha Shingen said, indicating he wouldn't easily change the subject.

He's the only one who ever changes the subject; it's his specialty.

Perhaps because he no longer had a physical body and couldn't blush, Hagoromo Otsutsuki said with a calm expression, "I have been to many places."

"Crossing the sea?"

There's no one there.

Have you ever been further west?

There's no one there.

"Never mind, Nan."

Okay, no need to ask anymore.

This is a lazy Sage of Six Paths, with absolutely no spirit of exploration.

"Sage, have you ever heard the saying 'seeing is believing'?" Uchiha Shingen pointed to his head. "We can't just think about it; we have to do it. We can't just work behind closed doors."

Hagoromo Otsutsuki feeling a bit uncomfortable.

How can this little one be so talkative? Just keep going!

I've never been there, so what? I'm very busy!

"Understood, understood. Leave this small matter to me." Uchiha Shingen waved his hand. "You can focus on protecting the world; I'll travel the world."

Finally, he added.

"After we kill those Ōtsutsuki Clan."

Chapter 42 Don't say anything more, I want to run for Hokage...

After Hagoromo Otsutsuki, Uchiha Shingen logged off.

The idea of killing all the Ōtsutsuki Clan is, of course, a bit of an exaggeration.

According to Kaguya Otsutsuki's memories, every Ōtsutsuki Clan is a user of Yin-Yang Release, and that's assuming they haven't eaten the fruit yet.

One key point is that the Ōtsutsuki Clan were already very strong before they ate the fruit.

Having eaten the fruit, coupled with the chaotic abilities of the Ōtsutsuki Clan, he would most likely lose, although he didn't think he would be killed.

Honestly, Uchiha Shingen now genuinely feels that he's one of those hard-to-kill types, the kind who can rival Orochimaru.

But to defeat the Ōtsutsuki Clan, even greater power is needed.

For example, he might try to find a fruit to eat, but in this vast Hokage world, where could he find another fruit to eat?

That leaves only one path—to become Jinchūriki of all Nine Tailed Beasts, just like Naruto Uzumaki.

That's something we can try.

After recovering his senses, Uchiha Shingen, who had already logged off, jumped off Matatabi's head.

Before leaving, he glanced back, his Matatabi still half-closed, a look of happiness on his face.

This cat always loves these immersive experiences.

Uchiha Shingen chuckled and, not wanting to disturb its immersive experience, went home first.

The spiritual world formed by the power of the Cursed Seal is quite special. Although it was initiated by Uchiha Shingen, it is maintained by the power of the Tailed Beasts, and it doesn't matter if Uchiha Shingen doesn't interfere.

Within the spiritual world formed by the power of the Cursed Seal, Hagoromo Otsutsuki remained with the Tailed Beasts and did not leave.

At this moment, he stroked his long beard, sighing deeply.

They actually managed to get away!

Has the world changed to this extent? Have people begun to dislike this old man?

After sighing for a while, Hagoromo Otsutsuki finally turned his gaze back to the Tailed Beasts.

"Matatabi, I know why you like him so much, but you have to be careful. I'm afraid he's playing with fire."

Hagoromo Otsutsuki was deeply moved.

The Nine Tailed Beasts are like his children.

Throughout history, he watched these children being treated as tools by humans, which led him to go from initially having a good impression of humans to feeling annoyed at the sight of them.

In the end, they simply hid in a deserted place.

While Jinchūriki are said to be lonely, aren't Tailed Beasts just as lonely...?

Tailed Beasts are better able to experience loneliness than Jinchūriki.

As for the Matatabi, it's less about liking Uchiha Shingen as a person and more about liking the feeling of "home" it has now.