Black Zetsu's words directly pointed to what Kaguya cares about most.
Freedom, and the fear of losing it again.
Kaguya's pure Byakugan turned slightly, and his cold gaze swept across the cuffs, seeming to have listened to Black Zetsu's words.
She was silent for a moment, and in that cold and indifferent voice, she asked directly in Black Zetsu's consciousness:
"What... what should I do?"
Although Kaguya is powerful, he has been sealed for thousands of years and is not good at the tricks of "lower creatures" such as human relations and alliances.
She is used to solving problems directly with strength, but now her strength is insufficient and she really needs "strategy".
Black Zetsu felt happy that her mother was willing to listen to its advice! It quickly lowered its voice and said quickly:
"Mother, it's easy. You don't need to do anything more."
Its small mung bean eyes flashed with cunning light. "You just need to stand next to Naruto Uzumaki."
Yes, that means literally, walk next to him and stand with him."
"Why?"
Kaguya is puzzled.
"Because positioning is also a science!"
Black Zetsu explained.
"By standing next to Naruto Uzumaki, you have sent a clear signal to Hagoromo and Hamura.
You and Naruto Uzumaki are at least not enemies, and may even be an 'alliance' or 'same camp'.
This will greatly restrain Hagoromo and Hamura, making them avoid attacking you easily.
After all, they have to face you and Naruto Uzumaki at the same time!"
Black Zetsu paused and then added, "Furthermore, I see that the conflicts between Naruto Uzumaki and Hagoromo have been accumulating for a long time and did not happen overnight.
They have different ideas, do not trust each other, and may even have a grudge against each other.
As long as we add a little fire to today's scene, or... just make a joint gesture, and let the suspicions and conflicts between them ferment by themselves, it will only be a matter of time before they start fighting."
"Once they take action, no matter who wins or loses, both sides will suffer.
At that time, Mother you can reap the benefits and even take the opportunity to regain your strength.
When the time comes, not to mention the two unfilial sons Hagoromo and Hamura, even the entire Shinobi World will crawl at your feet again!"
The prospect depicted by Black Zetsu is extremely tempting, full of conspirators' calculations and endless desire for power.
Kaguya listened quietly, and the cold Byakugan turned again to Naruto Uzumaki not far in front of him, and then looked at the two sons who were facing a formidable enemy.
The experience of being sealed for thousands of years gave her an instinctive resistance to being sealed again.
The strength has not yet been restored, so it is never wise to fight head on.
Taking advantage of Naruto Uzumaki's conflicts with his sons seems... feasible.
She didn't say anything more, but nodded slightly, indicating that she accepted Black Zetsu's suggestion.
The next moment, under the astonished eyes of Hagoromo and Hamura, and the slightly surprised gaze of Naruto Uzumaki, Kaguya Otsutsuki protected Naruto Uzumaki in front of him.
Then, she stood there quietly, side by side with Naruto, her wide white sleeves almost touching Naruto's collar.
She tilted her head slightly, and the scarlet Rinnegan and Naruto's deep blue eyes briefly intertwined, and then they looked away, as if it was just the most ordinary position adjustment.
Black Zetsu In the cuffs, feeling the suddenly stagnant and tense atmosphere outside, a flash of pride and excitement flashed in Mung Bean's eyes.
Plan passes!
Next, let's see how Hagoromo and Naruto Uzumaki, two guys with the same pride, the same desire for control, and the same distrust of each other, deal with this sudden "union" gesture!
Kaguya Otsutsuki's sudden position, almost like an alliance, made Naruto Uzumaki slightly startled. He was not used to being protected or fighting side by side, but being protected by this Progenitor of Chakra Rabbit Goddess felt quite... novel and vigilant.
Especially when Kaguya's wide white sleeved robe almost brushed against him, and the cunning "filial son" Black Zetsu who was good at backstabbing was hidden in the sleeves, the alarm bells in Naruto's heart were even louder.
Black Zetsu is a habitual offender!
Naruto The "famous scene" in the original novel flashed in his mind.
Madara Uchiha worked hard to become Ten-Tails Jinchuriki. He thought he had control of everything and was about to use Infinite Tsukuyomi. However, Black Zetsu easily ripped out his heart from behind and became Sacrifice, who was resurrected by Kaguya.
The decisiveness and skill of that backstab were simply outrageous.
He didn't want Kaguya to say "heartbreaking words" to him.
Almost instinctively, Naruto took two steps to the side without leaving a trace and very slightly.
This action may seem to others to be just an adjustment to her stance, but in fact it cleverly creates a safe distance from Kaguya, ensuring that her arms cannot touch her vitals in an instant.
It is essential to be on guard against others, especially against such a thousand-year-old yinbi.
Just when Naruto was secretly on guard, Kaguya's cold and slightly ethereal voice whispered directly in his ears again, "I think we can cooperate."
Naruto's eyes moved slightly and he didn't respond immediately. He just glanced at Kaguya from the corner of his eye.
Kaguya didn't seem to care about Naruto's subtle avoidance and continued:
"What I want is to be free and alive."
Free and alive.
These two words came out of Kaguya's mouth with an almost simple desire that was inconsistent with her image of destroying heaven and earth.
Having been sealed for thousands of years, trapped in body and soul, unable to control life or death, this appeal for the most basic rights to survive and move around sounds even a little... pitiful?
But how could Naruto be fooled by appearances? The corners of his mouth raised a playful arc, and his blue eyes shone with insight:
"Free and alive?"
Naruto repeated it.
"What a... expensive condition."
He turned his head slightly, looked directly at Kaguya's perfect but cold face, and said meaningfully:
"I haven't gained true freedom myself, so how can I help you gain freedom?"
Naruto This is not a complete excuse or sarcasm.
The "freedom" he refers to is obviously not on the same level as the "freedom" Kaguya understands.
Kaguya seemed to hear the deeper meaning in Naruto's words.
Her pure Byakugan stared at Naruto, and she was silent for a moment, then slowly spoke, her voice still calm:
"What we think of as freedom may not be the same thing."
She paused, as if choosing the right words to express her ancient and simple appeal. "What I want... is just freedom of the body."
Not sealed, not bound, able to walk freely, breathe freely, and exist freely in this world."
Then, her eyes seemed to penetrate the calmness and strength on the surface of Naruto, and saw something deeper. "And what you just said is that there is no freedom...
I can feel that it is not a physical constraint.
You are restraining yourself.
Because of a certain responsibility, a certain idea, or caution and restraint in one's own power and choices, one feels 'not free'."
Kaguya's words are straightforward and precise, like a mirror, reflecting a certain state deep in Naruto's heart.
As Sixth Hokage, as a strong man with subversive power, Naruto is indeed restraining himself.
He restrains himself from abusing his power, restrains himself from acting in accordance with certain "rules" and "responsibilities", and restrains himself from completely breaking the existing Shinobi World pattern, even if he has the ability to do so.
This self-imposed Shackles does, to some extent, restrict his "freedom".
The absolute freedom to do whatever you want without being bound by any morals, responsibilities, or rules.
Naruto A flash of surprise flashed in his eyes.
He didn't expect that Kaguya would be so sharp.
Kaguya saw Naruto's subtle reaction and continued, his tone still calm, but with an ancient wisdom and simplicity that pointed to the essence:
"Spiritual freedom and physical freedom are two different desires.
My desire is simple and direct.
Yours seems more complicated."
She didn't say any more, but the meaning was clear: We each have what we need, and there is no conflict. I will help you contain obstacles that may limit your "spiritual freedom," and you will help me gain "physical freedom."
As for the domination of Shinobi World that Black Zetsu is looking forward to, that is not her most urgent need at the moment.
Naruto fell into brief thought.
Kaguya's analysis hits the mark.
Conflicts with Sage of Six Paths Brothers, dissatisfaction with Pure Land's intervention in Mortal World, thoughts about his own path... these are indeed the problems he is facing. Kaguya's escape from trouble, and the "cooperation" intention she shows at this moment, are undoubtedly a huge variable that may break the existing delicate balance.
Of course, seeking skin from a tiger is extremely risky.
Especially this "tiger" is accompanied by a "venomous snake" who is good at stabbing people in the back.
Naruto glanced at Sage of Six Paths Brothers, who had a solemn expression on the other side, and was obviously in a dilemma because of Kaguya's position, and then glanced at Progenitor of Chakra, who had a weak aura but was still terrifying in nature, and expressed his appeal of "just wanting to move freely" with clear eyes.
The balance in my heart seems to be tilting slightly.