The Sky Screen froze on Indra's retreating figure as he left with grim resolve, but the uproar across the Shinobi World showed no sign of stopping.
Countless shinobi watched the scene with mixed feelings, each with their own opinion.
Some shook their heads and sighed, believing Indra was too unyielding and knew nothing of restraint. "Honestly, Indra was still too young and too proud. Someone who knew when to yield and bide their time could have gone along with the Sage on the surface, even if they disagreed inside, and still held great power in the future. But he wouldn't swallow even the slightest grievance. He fought it head-on and left himself no way forward."
But even more people immediately argued back, indignant on Indra's behalf.
"Who could put up with that? His talent had surpassed everyone else's since childhood. Everything he did was flawless and efficient. He'd always beaten others, never lost for such an absurd reason!"
"If he'd lost in a genuine contest of strength or character, he would have accepted it! But in the end, he was declared the loser because he didn't fit the Sage's preferences. Who could accept that?"
"He was never the type to swallow humiliation in silence. Being his father wasn't going to stop him from standing his ground!"
Many veteran shinobi saw to the heart of the matter and offered cold assessments.
"The Sage of Six Paths was far too idealistic. That was pure wishful thinking."
"He forced the succession onto Asura, who fell short of Indra in strength, talent, and achievements, yet still expected Indra to willingly bow his head and support him?"
"A proud powerhouse, serving a younger brother inferior to him in every way? What kind of absurd logic was that?"
"No top-tier powerhouse would ever accept an arrangement