The Great Toad Sage appeared harmless, but being deceived by that appearance could very likely lead to irreparable consequences.
"Uchiha Yū of Dawn Hidden Village, I met you in a dream."
That small pebble seemed like a signal. As it landed on the ground, the Great Toad Sage's unhurried voice rang out, and he opened his bleary eyes.
"Because of your appearance, part of fate has changed as well."
After every sentence, he needed a long pause. Uchiha Yū's faint glow could instantly devour another's life, but when facing the Great Toad Sage, he concealed his light for the first time. His eyes were full of vigilance as he considered his words before speaking.
"Since you saw my arrival in your dreams, let me guess how many contingencies you have arranged around us."
Purple chakra armor layered itself over Uchiha Yū's body, ensuring his safety.
At the same time, he scanned his surroundings, guarding against enemies hidden in the shadows.
"Rest assured, I have no hidden contingencies, because I saw in my dream that I did not die."
The Great Toad Sage slowly moved his body and descended from his seat for the first time. Yet his next words were filled with uncertainty.
"I am very curious. Why are you able to change fate? I have lived for thousands of years, and many scenes have appeared in my dreams. The images in my mind always become reality. Yet your appearance has made those original scenes confusing, and some have even changed."
This was what concerned the Great Toad Sage most. He had seen the strongest of experts—Kaguya of the Ōtsutsuki Clan, the source of chakra. Yet even she had no means of changing fate. In the end, the Great Toad Sage had guided events from the shadows and completed the