The Great Toad Sage appeared harmless and inoffensive. Being deceived by that appearance could very likely lead to irreversible consequences.
"Uchiha Yuu of the Dawn Hidden Village, I met you in my dreams."
That small stone seemed to be a signal. As it landed on the ground, the Great Toad Sage's unhurried voice rang out, and he opened his bleary eyes.
"Your appearance has caused part of fate to change as well."
After every sentence, he needed time to catch his breath. Uchiha Yuu's faint radiance could instantly devour another's life, but when facing the Great Toad Sage, he withdrew the light for the first time. His eyes were filled with wariness as he considered his words briefly.
"Since you saw my appearance in your dreams, let me guess how many contingencies you've arranged around here."
Purple Chakra Armor layered itself over Uchiha Yuu's body, ensuring his safety.
At the same time, he scanned his surroundings, guarding against enemies hidden in the dark.
"Rest assured, I have no hidden contingencies. In my dreams, I saw that I did not die."
The Great Toad Sage slowly shifted 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 over a thousand years and seen many scenes in my dreams. The visions in my mind all become reality, but your appearance has made those original visions uncertain, and some have even changed."
This was what concerned the Great Toad Sage most. He had seen supreme experts, including Kaguya Otsutsuki, who came from beyond the heavens. She was the source of chakra, yet even she had no way to alter fate. In the end, the Great Toad Sage guided events