Hagoromo Otsutsuki nodded, then spoke in a grave voice. He could understand Otsutsuki Toneri's thinking.
But it would not be that easy. To establish a brand-new order and create new rules, to prove that Otsutsuki Toneri was right-
He would need an unwavering will capable of breaking through every obstacle and shackle!
Hagoromo Otsutsuki advocated true peace through harmonious, honest communication between people. That was the creed he had followed when he first passed chakra down to the world.
Otsutsuki Toneri wanted to unite the continent through force, but Hagoromo Otsutsuki would not simply stand by and watch!
If he could not even get past a dead man like him, then Otsutsuki Toneri's so-called peace was far too illusory!
"Of course. I made my resolve long ago. Let me see your power, Hagoromo Otsutsuki." Otsutsuki Toneri smiled calmly at his words, straightened his back slightly, and spoke as he looked at Hagoromo Otsutsuki.
He understood what Hagoromo Otsutsuki meant. They were enemies, nothing more. That was what he wanted, too!
The intense confidence in his calm tone also made Hagoromo Otsutsuki nod.
As for how he addressed him, Hagoromo Otsutsuki did not mind.
He was very satisfied with Otsutsuki Toneri's resolve, because their identities at that moment were not those of ancestor and descendant, but opponents!
"Roar!"
Just then, a tremendous roar suddenly rang out, drawing everyone's attention!
It was the Ten-Tails roaring!
"Has he evolved into his complete form?" Otsutsuki Toneri watched the Ten-Tails, whose appearance had changed again, with his Tenseigan, an unreadable gleam flickering in his eyes.
Although he had yet to evolve into the God Tree, the Ten-Tails could already be absorbed at this stage!
"The Ten-Tails... Those truly were unforgettable memories." Hagoromo Otsutsuki watched the continuously roaring Ten-Tails, a ripple passing through his Rinnegan.
Then