Let Me Hold You One Last Time

However, Kaguya Otsutsuki did not commit domestic violence; in fact, her gaze was relatively peaceful.

She would have beaten her son on the moon if she wanted to; it's not up to Uchiha Shingen's mental world to steal the spotlight.

"Shingen, why are you calling me 'concubine' again?"

Kaguya Otsutsuki immediately recognized him as an old acquaintance.

Uchiha Shingen was unaware of what was happening on the moon, so he was somewhat surprised by Kaguya Otsutsuki's behavior. He had expected Kaguya Otsutsuki to clash with Hagoromo Otsutsuki after arriving on the moon.

Seeing that Kaguya Otsutsuki could still treat Hagoromo Otsutsuki with a relatively calm attitude, he could only sigh that blood is thicker than water.

"We need your help here." He got straight to the point. "This Uchiha Madara is a senior member of my clan, but he seems to have been misled by the previous Ōtsutsuki Clan. I hope you can help him understand the Chakra God Tree correctly."

"Momoshiki? He certainly doesn't have a pleasant way of speaking." Kaguya Otsutsuki nodded. "I've already put him in a cage."

"You didn't kill him?" Uchiha Shingen was surprised.

Because Kaguya Otsutsuki was absolutely ruthless when it came to Ōtsutsuki Isshiki.

"He's dreaming. What I've experienced, they have to experience too," Kaguya Otsutsuki said. "Besides, it can be fed to the Ten-Tails."

Then her gaze shifted to Uchiha Madara.

She only glanced at it before losing interest.

The person is dead.

But out of respect for Uchiha Shingen, she decided to give him a little attention.

"Even a dead person dares to covet the God Tree?" Kaguya Otsutsuki said to Uchiha Madara. "Give up, you can't handle it."

"I see. You're also Ōtsutsuki Clan. It seems the Chakra we use originated from your extraterrestrial clan." Uchiha Madara had already guessed this after confirming Hagoromo Otsutsuki's identity, and now seeing Kaguya Otsutsuki, he understood perfectly. "But don't misunderstand. I'm different from you. I'm just interested in the God Tree connecting everyone's minds. The Infinite Tsukuyomi technique is very useful to me."

Upon hearing Kaguya Otsutsuki gave Uchiha Madara a few more serious looks.

Although she spent most of her time in prison after arriving on this planet and was unaware of the passage of time on Earth, there was still a group of people on the moon. Kaguya Otsutsuki had seen a lot of people and was no longer comparable to what she was thousands of years ago.

So after observing him carefully, she discovered that Uchiha Madara was the kind of idealistic, overly kind person, plus stubborn.

She was just like her disobedient son.

This dampened her enthusiasm.

"Infinite Tsukuyomi is merely a technique I use to punish sinners. The Chakra God Tree doesn't possess the kind of power you're thinking of; it simply converts everything it connects to into Chakra. What they experienced in Infinite Tsukuyomi was merely a fleeting moment in the outside world."

Kaguya Otsutsuki dismissively, finding it rather boring.

Although she was only talking to a dead man out of respect for Uchiha Shingen, she disdained to lie.

Whether the other party believes her or not is none of her business.

She turned her attention back to Uchiha Shingen.

"Shingen, I have something to tell you," Kaguya Otsutsuki said. "The cage that Hagoromo created is quite useful, and I've decided to take it with me."

"Oh, whatever makes you happy." Uchiha Shingen was a little confused. "That thing wasn't originally mine, so there's no need to tell me."

"This is what I wanted to tell you. All along, I've hoped you would stand by my side. Although you ultimately decided to help me escape this predicament, I also know that if I continue to plant the God Tree on this planet, you will still oppose me just like Hagoromo back then."

Upon hearing this, Uchiha Shingen showed no embarrassment, simply smiling.

It's said that one should see through things but not say them, but if Kaguya insisted on saying them, he would only smile.

There's no awkwardness involved.

"I have thought it over carefully, and indeed I cannot give up. If I give up on evolution, then everything I have done will be meaningless."

"I was prepared for this," Uchiha Shingen nodded.

It's a bit of a shame that the honeymoon ended so early, but there's nothing we can do about it.

It seems we have no choice but to sacrifice Nagato.

Uchiha Shingen glanced at Uchiha Madara to the side.

At this moment, Uchiha Madara was frowning, seemingly still pondering what Kaguya Otsutsuki had said.

Uchiha Madara, who would never turn back even after hitting a wall, was indeed stubborn, but he never ignored the facts.

Otherwise, in the original timeline, he wouldn't have said those words to Senju Hashirama.

In the original timeline, Uchiha Madara was obsessed with protecting things, but ultimately lost everything, including his own convictions.

Uchiha Shingen hoped that Uchiha Madara could break free from his obsession.

The main thing is that he suddenly discovered a good way to retire, but this requires Uchiha Madara's cooperation.

The Hokage is indeed a high-ranking and powerful figure who can decide the rules of the game for Leaf Village and even the entire Ninja World. If it were in the past, Uchiha Shingen would have gritted his teeth and stomped his feet to become the Hokage.

However, all the problems between the Uchiha Clan and Hidden Leaf Village were actually resolved the moment he became Hokage, proving that there was no longer any barrier between them.

And during his time as Hokage, Leaf Village was generally harmonious, proving that systemic risks no longer existed.

Therefore, he will not give up his ideal of retirement.

To be honest, being a retired Hokage is much more enjoyable than Hokage.

Namikaze Minato is now incredibly arrogant.

However, dreams have to take a backseat to reality; Kaguya Otsutsuki, the original boss, is the decisive factor.

Uchiha Shingen withdrew his gaze, waiting for Kaguya Otsutsuki to announce her decision.

"Don't be so nervous. What I promised you still stands," Kaguya Otsutsuki said, a hint of melancholy in her voice. "Shingen, when you helped me escape from that cage, I did have thoughts of taking revenge on this world, but..."

She paused for a moment, then continued, "After careful consideration, I realized that they were people who didn't even have the right to speak with me. I felt nothing for them, nor did I feel any pleasure in revenge. So, I've decided to continue doing what an Ōtsutsuki Clan should do."

"So what's your final decision?" Uchiha Shingen asked. "To be honest, I understand your concerns. Since we all have our own goals, let's just do our best."

"You are very magnanimous, much better than my worthless child." Kaguya Otsutsuki nodded with satisfaction. "I respect our friendship, so I have decided to leave. Of course, I will take those three people and that rocky planet with me. I will continue to travel through the stars, searching for the next breeding ground. If I have the chance, I will come back to visit in the future."

Chapter 138 Let Me Hold You One Last Time

It took Uchiha Shingen a long time to process what Kaguya Otsutsuki had said.

This was something he hadn't anticipated.

But upon closer reflection, it makes sense.

Throughout the original timeline, Kaguya Otsutsuki's goal was always to thoroughly collect Chakra.

The creation of White Zetsu was also to ensure this.

She could never stay in the Hokage world forever.

A planet's Chakra supply is always limited, as it is a non-renewable energy source; its departure is only a matter of time.

"Are you really sure?" Uchiha Shingen asked, somewhat surprised.

The main reason was that he didn't think Kaguya Otsutsuki was the kind of person who could think so openly.

"Hmm, I'm more interested in other planets now," Kaguya Otsutsuki said. "Shingen, your memories are very interesting; perhaps I can find your home planet."

Oh, I see.

Uchiha Shingen suddenly realized.

It seems Kaguya Otsutsuki hasn't forgotten the anime she watched.

She probably watched it like a documentary.

Given the vast scope of the story, it's not unreasonable for Kaguya Otsutsuki to consider the Hokage world as "useless."

"Then I wish you all the best," Uchiha Shingen said sincerely.

The universe will henceforth have gained another great navigator; congratulations!

To be serious, if the Hokage world can exist in reality, then other worlds might also be possible. It's not impossible that Kaguya Otsutsuki might one day run into it.

Kaguya Otsutsuki nodded to indicate that she understood, and then looked at Hagoromo Otsutsuki.

The old man was somewhat stunned.

"Hagoromo, your dream has come true. I will no longer harm this planet. Are you happy now?" Kaguya Otsutsuki said. "I hope you can protect it well."

Hagoromo Otsutsuki: "..."

He didn't know how he felt right now, but he realized that he might never have the chance to see Kaguya Otsutsuki again.

"Mother..."

"Oh? You want me to stay?" Kaguya Otsutsuki interrupted him. "Then I will not let this planet be wasted."

"... Mother." Hagoromo Otsutsuki hesitated for a moment, then finally uttered a blessing with a complex expression, "May you have a safe journey."

"Speaking of which, I haven't held you two since you and Hamura Otsutsuki were born." Kaguya Otsutsuki beckoned to Hagoromo Otsutsuki, "Come, let me hold you one last time."

Uchiha Shingen and Uchiha Madara immediately cast slightly strange glances at Hagoromo Otsutsuki.

Uchiha Madara looked at her like she was looking at a grown-up mama's boy.

Hagoromo Otsutsuki was completely unaware of this; he was utterly bewildered by the fact that things didn't follow the rules.

However, a surge of impulse, which was not something someone his age should have, did well up inside him.

The Sage of Six Paths stood up, looking dizzy, and slowly walked up to Kaguya Otsutsuki.

The gazes of Uchiha Shingen and Uchiha Madara became even more strange.

The eyes of the six Tailed Beasts were also wide open; they had never seen such an old man before.

The old man used to be very sophisticated, doing everything slowly and methodically, as if he had everything under control, which made the beasts feel both amazed and impressed.

But now...

The Tailed Beasts looked at Kaguya Otsutsuki, then at the old man.

One was graceful and beautiful, the other was old and frail with a long beard.

Although the Tailed Beasts' aesthetic sense is very different from that of humans, they also know that the scene of a beautiful young woman holding a thin old man in her arms is not beautiful at all.

If the old man still wears a look of being comforted, then he's a complete old pervert.

The Gyuki said it didn't want to watch it at all.

Kurama was quite interested; it wanted to record the scene and then use it to tease the old man.

The Matatabi wondered how Kaguya Otsutsuki would hug him, whether she would pat the old man's head, just like when it saw the children playing with the cats in the Uchiha Clan Compound.

The big cat thought about it carefully and decided that touching its head might not be a good idea.

What if you get angry halfway through touching the old man's head and accidentally rub it until it explodes?

Even though the old man died long ago, isn't this scene a bit too strange?

While the Matatabi Tailed Beasts were lost in their own thoughts, they saw Kaguya Otsutsuki actually stretch out her arms and embrace Hagoromo Otsutsuki.

At that moment, no one spoke.

Even Uchiha Madara, though he thought Hagoromo Otsutsuki was a mama's boy, didn't say anything sarcastic.

He also thought of his mother, who had passed away long ago, and felt a pang of sadness.

Uchiha Shingen, somewhat embarrassed, turned his head away.

His thoughts were the same as Matatabi's —could it turn into him holding Han Sha in his arms?

Kaguya Otsutsuki Hagoromo Otsutsuki's arms, felt a mix of emotions.

Kaguya Otsutsuki was also momentarily lost in thought; she noticed that her rebellious son had become quite short.

In her memory, Hagoromo and Hamura Otsutsuki were vibrant and talented, and they seemed much taller than her, their mother.

But now, Hagoromo Otsutsuki only reaches her shoulders.

The Ōtsutsuki Clan will also age if they stop taking Chakra Pill.

Hagoromo Otsutsuki, who insisted on his own dreams, would certainly not do such things like her clansmen, and he even took the initiative to separate the Ten-Tails.

Kaguya Otsutsuki released her son, and her expression returned to normal.

"Since you've chosen a path different from mine, then walk it well and don't regret it."

Kaguya Otsutsuki said this last sentence, then nodded to Uchiha Shingen and added, "I wish to see you one last time. I will wait for you in Leaf Village."

After saying that, she began to leave the place.