After a moment's thought, Lin Ze briefly explained the matters involving Black Zetsu and Kaguya, then said slowly:
"If the Sage of Six Paths could do it, there must be a way to avoid it. I think there are three key points."
This was Kimimaro's first time learning these secrets of the Shinobi World. Once his shock passed, he listened attentively alongside Kabuto.
"First, we must avoid Black Zetsu's schemes. Black Zetsu is a manifestation of Kaguya's will. As long as it doesn't know and doesn't interfere, the risk drops by more than half."
"We have a clear advantage here-Black Zetsu is probably still watching Obito and Nagato right now, with no idea what we're doing."
"Second, your will must be absolutely unwavering. The Ten-Tails' chakra is full of violence and chaos. If your own will isn't strong enough, it will erode and assimilate you, and Kaguya's lingering will might even exploit that opening."
"Kimimaro has a pure disposition and never wavers once he sets his mind on something. He meets this requirement too."
Kabuto nodded in agreement.
Kimimaro was indeed that sort of person-once he acknowledged a "master," his loyalty would remain unchanged until death.
"Third, you must be strong enough."
Lin Ze looked at Kimimaro. "Only when your own strength reaches a certain level can you suppress the Ten-Tails' chakra and take complete control of it."
"In both talent and strength, the Sage of Six Paths stood at the pinnacle of the Shinobi World. That was why he succeeded."
"But you, Kimimaro, are still far from that."
Kimimaro clenched his fists. "I'll get stronger! Strong enough to control that power!"
Lin Ze patted his shoulder and nodded.
"I know."
"So, for the next few years, your task is to train as hard as you can. Once you reach