"Eh?"
Hashirama was stunned, with undisguised confusion on his face.
Wandering Soul of Beyond the Heavens?
Doesn't this world exist?
What does this mean?
Does it mean that Naruto comes from a more distant planet like Ōtsutsuki Clan?
But Naruto clearly has a complete growth trajectory!
Moreover, when it comes to "suspicious" and "Beyond the Heavens visitor", doesn't the old man in front of me who claims to be Sage of Six Paths fit this description better?
I heard from Tobirama that the mothers of Urashiki and Sage of Six Paths are of the same race, which means that the other has at least half alien blood.
Hashirama frowned, trying to understand what Sage of Six Paths said, but found this statement too unbelievable.
He thought for a while and decided to ignore this statement that sounded like a riddle, but instead expressed his attitude:
"I don't quite understand what you mean."
Hashirama said frankly, and then his tone became firm,
"However, Naruto and Kid are an outstanding junior. He has strong power, and also has the determination and action to change the world.
He is fighting for the true peace of Shinobi World. I have seen this with my own eyes and am willing to believe him."
"So, even if he is really some kind of 'Beyond the Heavens's Wandering Soul', so what?
As long as his mind is towards peace and protecting Konoha and Shinobi World, it doesn't matter to me what his origin is."
Hashirama's words are resonant and full of trust and tolerance for the younger generations.
He is not blind, but makes judgments after contact and observation.
The pattern, strength and persistent pursuit of peace demonstrated by Naruto made him, the former "God of Shinobi", also admire him.
As if to strengthen his argument or change the topic, Hashirama added:
"By the way, I heard that your mother is Kaguya Otsutsuki, right? You sealed her.
Not long ago, Naruto personally killed an intruder named Urashiki Otsutsuki who was also from Beyond the Heavens.
This shows that he is at least on our side and fighting against external threats that may harm Shinobi World."
Sage of Six Paths listened to Hashirama's words, there was no emotion on his face, he just nodded slowly.
"I know about Urashiki Otsutsuki."
He said calmly, as if everything in the world was under his gaze,
"However, I summoned you here this time not to discuss Naruto's achievements against Otsutsuki, nor to explore the legitimacy of the source of his power."
His gaze became deeper, as if penetrating Hashirama's soul and seeing farther away:
"What I want to tell you is that although you were 'resurrected' again due to Forbidden Jutsu and briefly returned to the world of the living..."
Sage of Six Paths's tone had a hint of warning:
"But the dead are the dead after all. The cause and effect has been completed, and the soul has rested. It is better not to interfere too much in the disputes and changes in the world of the living."
"The track of Mortal World should be promoted and decided by the living people of Mortal World.
Excessive intervention, whether well-intentioned or otherwise, may cause new and unpredictable variables, and even interfere with... certain established 'processes'."
"Do you understand what I mean?"
"I don't understand. I have come back to life and am a living person. Do you think I am the dead?"
Hashirama thought of the agreement he made with his wife, that he and Mito would travel together in the peaceful Shinobi World and enjoy the companionship he lacked during his lifetime.
He himself is a stubborn person, and he will never give in to words that he does not agree with.
Sage of Six Paths shook his head slightly.
"Your Yang Release attainments are indeed very strong. Even among the reincarnations of Asura in the past, you are considered to be the best. Your understanding and use of vitality are almost instinctive."
"But... you now lack a real 'physical body' after all.
In your soul form, the power you can use is limited, and your strength is much weaker than when you were alive."
He paused, and his eyes calmly met Hashirama's war-filled eyes:
"If you want to fight me here... you'd better skip it.
It's meaningless and it won't change anything."
Sage of Six Paths's words seemed to be stating an objective fact. There was neither contempt nor fear, but he calmly pointed out the difference in the status of the two parties.
However, these words seemed to further ignite some kind of rebellious fire in Hashirama's heart.
Instead of restraining his fighting spirit, he took a step forward, his voice becoming louder and questioning:
"If you must say that the 'dead' should not interfere with the world of the 'living'..."
Hashirama's eyes became as sharp as a knife. He raised his hand and pointed directly at Sage of Six Paths, who was sitting cross-legged opposite.
"I think you are the one who has been interfering in the world of the living!"
This accusation made Sage of Six Paths Furui Mubo's eyes seem to waver slightly.
Hashirama did not wait for the other party to respond, then continued to speak in a deep voice, with suppressed anger and long-term doubts in his voice:
"Previously, the souls of us dead were trapped in 'Pure Land'. We were confused and had blurred memories. We seemed to be bound by the invisible Shackles. We had no peace and could not think clearly about Sensing!
That state must have been your fault!"
Hashirama stared at Sage of Six Paths, questioning like thunder:
"It's you, or some of your abilities, that imprisons the souls of us dead in an unconscious world, depriving us of our ability to think clearly and freely Sensing!
You previously placed no restrictions on the way the living can summon the undead.
Instead, they are now blocking it.
Is it because Konoha wanted to unify Shinobi World and ruined your plan?"
"That's not the case. I want to tell you that resurrected people should not participate in Shinobi World's war."
After speaking, Sage of Six Paths seemed to feel that words alone were not convincing enough, or in other words, he decided to adopt another method to deal with Hashirama, the "restless" reincarnation of Asura.
His posture of sitting cross-legged did not change, but he waved his right hand gently towards the void beside him.
The space rippled like water waves, and another figure suddenly appeared in this dim land with a dazed and alert look, standing not far from Hashirama.
The person who came was wearing a simple Warring States Period armor with Uchiha Clan Crest and black Long Hair hanging loosely. His face was cold and majestic, with a few signature bangs hanging down from his forehead, and his eyes were as sharp as an eagle - it was Madara Uchiha!
As soon as Madara appeared, he instinctively put on a defensive posture, Sharingan turned on instantly, and scanned the unfamiliar environment around him.
When his eyes fell on Hashirama, he was obviously stunned.
"Madara!"
Hashirama was also stunned and blurted out Madara's name.
"Hashira?"
Madara responded subconsciously, but his brows immediately furrowed even more.
He looked at Hashirama, then at the strange Dusky Space around him, and at the old man in white robe sitting cross-legged in the air with an unfathomable aura in the distance, and his heart was full of doubts.
This is not like the real world.
Madara can clearly feel that his state is very special, not a complete entity, but closer to a... soul or spiritual projection?
Moreover, he was not resurrected through the "Rinne Rebirth" technique?
Just when Madara and Hashirama were staring at each other, full of doubts, Sage of Six Paths's calm voice sounded again, this time speaking to them:
"Before the war is over..." His eyes swept over the two old enemies and old friends,
"If you feel bored with 'having nothing to do' or want to 'stretch your muscles'..."
Sage of Six Paths's tone seems to have a very faint, almost narrow-minded meaning?
"Let's catch up with your old friends... here."
As soon as he finished speaking, Sage of Six Paths finally stopped sitting cross-legged.
He held the black Black Staff and slowly stood up.
He held Black Staff in his right hand, pointed the tip of the stick toward the empty "ground" below, and tapped it lightly.
"Buzz--"
The chaotic space that was originally dim, void, and sticky was like a water surface with stones thrown into it, and the scene changed drastically.
The dim yellow color quickly fades and reorganizes.
In the blink of an eye, the "foot" they were on turned into a smooth and flat wooden floor, covered with clean rush mats.
Surrounded by simple and elegant wooden columns and railings, exquisite carved window lattice, blue-gray tile roof... they were in a quiet viewing pavilion built halfway up the mountain!
Outside the pavilion, the original darkness and nothingness turned into a real and stunning natural scenery:
In the distance are rolling, green mountains, with clouds and mist lingering on the mountainside.
There is a crystal clear Stream gurgling nearby, hitting the round pebbles and making a pleasant sound.
The ancient pines are strong, the green bamboos are swaying, and the unknown wild flowers are trembling slightly in the wind, exuding a faint fragrance of earth and vegetation.
The chirping of birds is crisp and clear, and the sunshine cast from nowhere is warm and warm, passing through the window panes of the pavilion and casting mottled light and shadow on the ground.
Beautiful mountains and clear waters, layer upon layer of mountains, a vibrant, peaceful and peaceful paradise scene!