The Impure World Reincarnation Jutsu was released, and the figures of the previous Kage faded away together. Madara Uchiha had died as well.
The only ones left on the battlefield were Shihōin Naraku, Naruto Uzumaki, Sasuke Uchiha, and the Sage of Six Paths, Hagoromo Otsutsuki!
The four stood where they were, and the atmosphere instantly turned strange.
Of course, with Naruto's brains, he naturally failed to notice anything wrong.
He wiped away his tears, barely composed himself after saying goodbye to his father, then walked over to Naraku and the Sage of Six Paths.
"Big Brother Naraku... you're back too!"
"Yeah!" Naraku nodded.
He and the Sage of Six Paths both tacitly ignored Naruto's reddened eyes and slightly trembling voice.
Just as Naruto was about to say more, Sasuke walked over too.
He looked at Naraku, then glanced at the Sage of Six Paths, before finally resting his gaze on Naruto and leaving it there for a long while.
Ah...
The Sage of Six Paths sighed inwardly.
Clearly, he knew that Sasuke had ultimately decided to follow his own ideas.
What a pity. He had thought that after this battle, Naruto and Sasuke might manage to ease their relationship a little.
Then Sasuke might change his mind.
Who knew that nothing would change!
A battle was inevitable!
At that thought, the Sage of Six Paths suddenly looked at Shihōin Naraku.
If Naruto and Sasuke fought to the death, what would he choose?
Would he help Naruto?
Or Sasuke?
The Sage of Six Paths could tell that Naraku was closer to Naruto than to Sasuke.
But that was only natural.
Asura's personality easily drew many people to his side, and they were all willing to support him.
Even the Sage of Six Paths himself had once been no exception.
*So... will