Shinsei ran across the wasteland for a long time until he was sure the two Ōtsutsuki were not chasing him before he stopped.
He leaned against a dead tree, catching his breath, and glanced down at his ankle.
That disgusting fishing line is gone.
He tried to activate Flying Thunder God again, and his figure instantly appeared a hundred meters away.
The procedure is working correctly, and the coordinates are locked. The blockage by the fishing line has indeed disappeared.
He breathed a sigh of relief; thankfully, he had developed the Thunderfire Celestial Venerable.
Otherwise, if the Ōtsutsuki Clan were to unexpectedly use fishing lines to seal off space during a battle, he would likely suffer a great loss and might even lose his life.
The current situation is that Shinsei is able to hold his own against the two Ōtsutsuki, but he is not confident of defeating them.
Although he didn't unleash his full strength in the previous battle.
However, the opponent may not have used their full strength either. In comparison, retreating and escaping is naturally a piece of cake.
However, defeating two enemies in one fight would be extremely difficult.
Once you reach the Six Paths Level, no one will have any significant weaknesses.
There are no obvious weaknesses in terms of attack, defense, speed, or recovery.
Especially with the abnormal recovery ability of the Six Paths Level, ordinary injuries can be healed in the blink of an eye.
Therefore, even with the Kusanagi Sword, which has the ability to cut through anything, it won't be easy for Shinsei to win.
Another factor is carat weight.
In the past, Shinsei had generally been superior to most of his enemies in terms of Chakra reserves.
Now, the enemy has become the Ōtsutsuki Clan. As a descendant of the Ōtsutsuki Clan, it's probably unrealistic for Shinsei to surpass his enemy in Chakra reserves.
Needless to say, one cannot shoulder the burden of Ōtsutsuki invasion alone.
We need to find a helper.
In this current timeline, or among the people Shinsei knows, there is only one person who can become his helper.
Madara Uchiha.
He didn't know where Madara Uchiha.
But he roughly knew the direction of Ryūchi Cave. Those snakes had a better sense of smell than humans, and if he could find Ryūchi Cave, he could find out Ban's whereabouts.
Shinsei changed direction and ran towards the mountain range near Ryūchi Cave.
This time he didn't use the Thunderfire Celestial Venerable, but instead used ordinary footwork to travel, saving his strength.
More importantly, the Thunderfire Celestial Venerable's flight would be too noisy, easily revealing his position.
After running for about half a day, he found a White Snake by a stream.
The snake was coiled on the rock, basking in the sun. Hearing footsteps, it flicked its tongue but didn't run away.
Shinsei walked over and squatted down.
Where is Madara Uchiha?
The White Snake pretended not to understand, shaking her head and looking dumbfounded.
Oh dear, this little thing is pretending to be an ordinary snake, trying to fool me.
However, it was not quite aware that its Natural Energy was completely exposed under the Shinsei Mangekyō.
"You won't talk? Then don't blame me for cutting you in two."
After Shinsei finished speaking, he reached out and summoned a long sword that gleamed with white light in his palm.
The White Snake's pupils contracted slightly as she looked at the longsword in Shinsei's hand. Unable to maintain her pretense any longer, she exclaimed in surprise.
" Kusanagi Sword! You're Shinsei?"
"Your Ryūchi Cave is really well-informed."
The White Snake shrank back slightly. Everyone in Ryūchi Cave knew about the relationship between Madara and Shinsei.
It hesitated for a moment, then spoke.
" Lord Madara is not in Ryūchi Cave. He went to Takamagahara. After returning, he left again, leaving only two children behind."
Do you know where he went?
"I'm sorry, Lord Shinsei, we dare not inquire further about Lord Madara's affairs."
Shinsei was silent for a moment, then thought for a second and asked, "Which direction did he go?"
"West side."
Shinsei tossed the White Snake aside.
As if granted a pardon, the White Snake darted into the bushes.
Shinsei stood up, looked in the west direction, and strode off.
Shinsei ran westward for about half a day before stopping at the edge of a sparse grove of trees.
A person was standing on the path ahead, a woman whom Madara Uchiha was carrying, seeking his treatment.
It was Kushinadahime.
A woman who bore a child for Madara Uchiha.
A man turned into a woman.
It was a woman named Hashirama.
Any one of these three scenarios can become gossip in this world.
The Katsuyu Sage, having somehow obtained information, had already told Shinsei about most of the events, which truly surprised Shinsei for quite some time.
Now, all three major scandals have converged on one person.
It has to be said that perhaps it was these three major scandals that made Madara Uchiha develop feelings for this woman that went beyond friendship.
However, this woman was very strange, Shinsei couldn't quite figure her out.
She was wearing that coarse cloth short jacket, her black hair was casually tied with straw rope, and she wasn't holding a child in her arms.
She stood there, as if she had known all along that Shinsei would pass by.
Shinsei's lightning pulsed within his body, covering his entire form, Mangekyō slowly opened.
He stopped twenty paces away and did not approach.
Are you waiting for me here, or are you just passing by?
"Of course I'm waiting for you, Great God Shinsei!"
"How did you know my current location when I changed direction at the last minute?"
Kushinadahime chuckled softly.
" Great God Shinsei, there's no need to beat around the bush; I'm sure you already have some guesses."
If you have any questions, I will try my best to answer them.
Kukurihime's abilities now belong to me; I foresaw you walking this path in the river of time.
"You waited for me here all this way?"
"Yes," Kushinadahime said, "I want to talk to you."
Shinsei did not let his guard down.
The woman before us, or rather, the woman this man had become, once controlled the entire situation in Takamagahara, using Madara and everyone else as pawns.
When she transformed into Kushinadahime, her carefree smile and her loud voice while standing in the paddy field with her hands on her hips were all an act.
Shinsei doesn't trust her at all.
"What do you want to talk about?" Shinsei asked.
"Talking about the Ōtsutsuki."
Kushinadahime brushed a strand of long hair behind her ear and gave Shinsei a faint smile.
This graceful movement, unique to women, was performed by Kushinadahime with a masculine air of heroism.
"You've already fought them. I'm sure Great God Shinsei is already aware of the Ōtsutsuki Clan's strength."
Kinshiki and Urashiki. One uses overwhelming force, the other uses spatial confinement.
It must be said that the abilities developed by Great God Shinsei are extremely powerful.
Even when fighting two against one, he wasn't at a significant disadvantage. However, you can't defeat two by yourself.
How did you know?
"Of course, it's still a prophecy," Kushinadahime repeated. "Don't doubt the power of our gods."
If you wish, I can show you the memories that followed my prophecy.
Shinsei frowned, remaining noncommittal.
He had no desire to revisit any strange memories. The Kushinadahime before him was actually the former Omoikane-no-Kami.
He is known as the God of Wisdom of Takamagahara, but in reality, his ability is to control people's minds and rewrite their will.
This ability was inherited by later generations, which is the ability of Shisui Uchiha Mangekyō, and is known as the strongest Genjutsu, Kotoamatsukami.
Now that Omoikane possesses the official Kotoamatsukami, he will undoubtedly be even stronger when using this ability.
Shinsei remained silent for a while.
In a sense, she's right.
I was able to escape this time because Kinshiki and Urashiki didn't chase me with all their might.
If they pursue seriously, I can use my extreme speed and the Flying Thunder God to escape the battle.
However, facing endless pursuit, it ultimately becomes a major problem.
And what's worse, while he might be able to escape, Kaguya and the children might not be.
"You want to cooperate with me?"
"Of course, Lord Shinsei, haven't you seen my sincerity?"
I don't trust you.
"I know."
Kushinadahime shrugged, as if it were the most natural thing in the world.
So I don't intend to persuade you, nor do I have any intention of persuading you.
In fact, Lord Shinsei had no other choice but to team up with me and Madara.
You can go find Madara Uchiha. Even if the two of you team up, they might not be a match for Kinshiki Otsutsuki and Urashiki Otsutsuki.
"Boring!"
Shinsei turned and left, not intending to waste any more words with this Kushinadahime.
Whether we can win or not, let's win first.
No matter what, Madara Uchiha came from the same place as me.
Furthermore, he was familiar enough with Madara Uchiha that Madara Uchiha wouldn't suddenly attack him if given a choice.
But this Kushinadahime is a different story. If you really cooperate with her, she might want to turn you into a puppet whose will she can control after the battle.
" Great God Shinsei, there's no need to rush off. I have some Great God Shinsei visions; perhaps you could take a look before making a decision."
Suddenly, Shinsei felt a huge thin fog appear in front of him.
A scene emerged from the thin mist. Shinsei saw Kaguya.
She lay on the stone platform in the Shikkotsu Forest, her eyes open, but the light in them had died.
There was a hole in her chest. The edges of the hole were black, as if some force had burned it through from the inside.
Two children were beside her, Hagoromo and Hamura.
Their bodies were pinned to the wall by tree branches, which pierced through their chests.
Their eyes were still open.
The once beautiful, pale blue and white eyes have now lost their luster.
The two children were left hanging on the wall, Fudo.
Shinsei stared at the image, his pupils contracting and his teeth clenching.
Shinsei turned around, his eyes beginning to look dangerous.
A white Kusanagi Sword appeared in his palm, emitting a blazing light.
"What does this mean?" Shinsei's voice was much lower than before. "Are you threatening me?"
"It's not a threat."
Kushinadahime shook her finger.
"This is a prophecy! I see the future! If you and Madara only deal with Kinshiki and Urashiki, and don't choose to join forces with me, then this future will come true."
Who did it?
" Ōtsutsuki Isshiki "
A true master of the Ōtsutsuki Clan.
Kinshiki and Urashiki were just his advance party. The real hunters were yet to come.
Do you think the Ōtsutsuki Clan only has these two idiots who have just arrived?
Kinshiki was a henchman. Urashiki was a spy.
"They're dead, Isshiki will come in person. He's far stronger than Kinshiki, and far more terrifying than Urashiki."
Shinsei watched as the scene disappeared.
As the mist dissipated, Kushinadahime stood in the same spot, looking at Shinsei.
Her expression was calm. But her words were like a needle, piercing the softest spot in Shinsei's heart.
Shinsei is undecided whether or not to cooperate with Kushinadahime.
Suddenly, Kushinadahime moved. Her pupils began to change, and the Natural Energy within her body began to be mobilized.
Shinsei had already moved aside.
Shinsei was about to retaliate when Kushinadahime laughed.
" Great God Shinsei, did you feel it? Your reaction speed is unparalleled."
All my abilities are insufficient to successfully launch a sneak attack on you.
In fact, during our conversation just now, I predicted ten sneak attacks against you, but you dodged them every time.
Shinsei remained silent, carefully considering the information conveyed in Kushinadahime's words.
The goddess of wisdom who once Takamagahara has now become a woman whom even Shinsei feels threatened by.
Moreover, they possess a formidable ability to predict the future.
Wouldn't that mean that all of my moves and all my trump cards have been predicted by my opponent?
More importantly, Kushinadahime, who possesses the Eternal Mangekyō Sharingan, may be hiding many other strange abilities.
After thinking for a moment, Shinsei bit his finger and pressed it to the ground.
After a puff of smoke, a small Katsuyu appeared in the magic circle on the ground.
" Shinsei, is there anything I can help you with?"
Shinsei placed the little Katsuyu on his shoulder.
Please check if my will has been rewritten.
The Katsuyu's antennae brushed gently behind his ear, speaking in a voice only he could hear.
"Clear-headed. No signs of alteration."
Shinsei nodded, looking at Kushinadahime.
How do you want to cooperate?
Kushinadahime raised her right hand, and a ball of white light appeared in her palm.
"This is my innate ability. This is what you're afraid of, and I can now give it to you."
This demonstrates our sincerity in cooperating.
Shinsei looked at the ball of white light and a cold smile curled at the corner of his mouth.
"No."
Shinsei doesn't intend to use this dangerous ability himself.
Who knows if this ability is real or not, or what kind of will Kushinadahime added to it?
The ability to foresee the future, plus the ability to rewrite the will of others.
When these two abilities are combined, they become incredibly difficult to defend against.
Kushinadahime smiled and pressed the ball of white light back into her head.
"I understand why Great God Shinsei is unwilling to accept my abilities."
In reality, who would willingly give up their innate abilities?
I just wanted to lower your guard against me Great God Shinsei.
I also urge Great God Shinsei to think carefully about this; there is no irreconcilable conflict between us.
Isn't that right?
Shinsei sneered, dismissing Kushinadahime's argument with disdain.
If it weren't for the threat from the Ōtsutsuki Clan...
When the two meet, it will definitely not be as they pretend to be amicable as they are now.
They've already beaten each other senseless.
Put yourself in Shinsei's shoes; what if Shinsei had the chance to get a powerful henchman like himself?
They will never hesitate to use their ability to rewrite their own will.
For Shinsei, the dead Kushinadahime was the best Kushinadahime.
He didn't want the people around him to have their wills altered by this Kushinadahime one day, and then give him a strange smile.
"Where should we go to find Madara Uchiha now?"
Kushinadahime gently shook her head.
"No need to look for him, he'll come to us himself."
Did you make another prediction?
No, because I'm here.