"You were afraid that even with the yang power you personally passed down to him, even with every disciple of Ninshu helping him, cowardly Asura still couldn't beat me one-on-one!"
"That's why you stopped at nothing-even handing over Senjutsu."
"Is this the peace you stand for? Is this the understanding you believe in?"
Each of Indra's accusations laid bare all the Sage of Six Paths' self-deception.
The Sage of Six Paths trembled slightly at his words, his face filled with unbearable pain and helplessness. Heartbroken, he said, "Indra, you're misguided! You've long since strayed down the wrong path in pursuit of power. Obsession and malice have blinded your true self. If you carry on like this, you'll only destroy yourself completely!"
"All of this was to let Asura bring you back."
"The wrong path?" Indra's face twisted with disdain as he roared, "You're the ones who've gone down the wrong path!"
Asura slowly raised his hand, controlling the Buddha hands that filled the sky. His expression was grave and sorrowful as he looked at his once-gentle older brother, still clinging to one last hope.
"Brother, I don't want to be your enemy. No matter what you become, I'll bring you back myself and lead you out of the darkness of your obsession!"
That plea ignited all the rage Indra had bottled up.
The scarlet glow in his eyes surged. Purple chakra churned violently around him, every pattern on Susanoo's armor lit up, and chilling killing intent shot into the sky.
"Don't underestimate me, Asura!"
"So what if you wield Father's power!"
"So what if all of you join forces!"
"I, Indra, will never admit defeat!"
The instant his words thundered out, the Perfect Susanoo gripped its long blade and slashed fiercely at the enormous Wood Release Buddha, bearing down with