"Evolution is not the only way forward for our clan."
"As things stand, evolution is a road of no return."
"When the supreme god is born, our clan's existence will come to an end."
"And the entire world, with its billions of living beings, will become sacrifices to evolution."
"To knowingly pursue the impossible is foolish."
"Perhaps accepting our imperfect genes and coexisting with the world and humanity is our clan's true path to survival..."
"This is my opinion, not the definitive answer or the unique solution."
"You must find the answer yourself."
"Only by staying alive can you find it."
Ryūshiki shared his innermost thoughts with Kaguya, holding nothing back.
Kaguya lay awake all night, going over his words again and again.
The long-cherished wish contained within the Kāma.
The dead end awaiting their clan's evolution.
These revelations profoundly shocked and inspired Kaguya.
Ryūshiki had actually realized that Kaguya intended to end her own life by sacrificing the Ten-Tails, so he patiently guided her away from that thought.
Clearly, his efforts had succeeded.
He had persuaded Kaguya to abandon suicide and given her the desire to take action herself.
Kaguya resolved to find her footing within this cruel clan and discover her own path to survival.
By candlelight, Ryūshiki was repairing the Pear. Seeing Kaguya come out, he asked, "Still awake?"
For the first time, Kaguya said, "I want to become stronger. Can you help me?"
This seemed to be just what Ryūshiki had expected.
He set the Pear down and smiled. "Not planning to end your life anymore?"
Kaguya said, "I've decided to keep living among this clan. But I'm far too weak. Without strength, I can't establish myself."
Ryūshiki rose. "That's true enough. Here in Takamagahara, you can have no principles, but you absolutely cannot have no