The images on the Sky Screen continued to unfold.
In the village, the Sage of Six Paths looked at the unassuming old man before him, his expression gentle and sincere. "Sir, what you said today has given me an insight unlike any I've ever had. If you ever face hardship, suffer oppression, or struggle to make ends meet, you're welcome to seek help at Ninshu."
The old man froze, then instinctively asked, "Ninshu? Do you even know what that place is? Don't go bullshitting me."
The Sage of Six Paths nodded, his expression mild.
The old man immediately sensed something was amiss and asked in shock, "Who exactly are you?"
The Sage of Six Paths smiled faintly, his gaze calm and composed, and softly revealed his identity. "I am the Sage of Six Paths you were just speaking of."
With that, he said no more. He turned and walked straight out of the village.
The old man went completely rigid, standing rooted to the spot, his mind utterly blank. For a long time, he could not recover.
The Sage of Six Paths?!
That legendary figure whose power reached heaven and earth, who saved the world and had no equal?
The man who had just been chatting with him about life, death, and everyday affairs was actually the Sage of Six Paths!
He stood stunned for a long while, his hands and feet growing numb.
Just then, a young child beside him tugged at his clothes and asked in a clear little voice, "Grandpa, what are you staring at?"
"Oh, Sarutobi!" The old man slowly came to his senses, his eyes filled with bewilderment and relief. With a wry smile, he murmured, "Just now... I think I saw the Sage of Six Paths in person."
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