https://novelcool.info/chapter/Chapter-974-Scorching-Sun-Army-Weigh-Anchor-and-Set-Sail-/13081690/
https://novelcool.info/chapter/Chapter-976-Yakura-If-You-Can-t-Beat-Them-Join-Them-/13081692/
Chapter 975: Sage of the Six Paths: A Desperate Move!
Chapter 975: Sage of the Six Paths: A Desperate Move!
The Allied Forces vs. The Wood Beast!
The outcome was completely one-sided.
Among the Allied Forces, not a single one could break through the Wood Beast's interception alone, and the closer they got to the Divine Tree, the stronger and more numerous the Wood Beasts became.
Even in the sky!
Various monsters made of green wood directly protected the Divine Tree within.
As for the source of the energy that nourished the growth of the Divine Tree and created the Wood Beasts?
Someone had already discovered it.
"Little Jiraiya, that tree is absorbing the natural energy of the Ninja World. Stop it quickly!"
The sage, Shima, who was on Jiraiya's shoulder, spoke up.
In this battle that would determine the fate of the Ninja World, there was no way the Toad Clan could stay out of it.
Due to the presence of the Great Toad Sage in the past, Shima had gained a lot of information and was able to quickly deduce how the Divine Tree was growing.
Natural energy was a type of energy that the Divine Tree could absorb.
Otherwise, before the arrival of Great Log Wood, the Ten-Tails' descendants, there was no chakra in the Ninja World, so it was unlikely that the Divine Tree would grow by absorbing chakra.
Therefore, it was normal for the Divine Tree to absorb natural energy.
It was because the Divine Tree ravenously absorbed natural energy that countless divine beings had died at the hands of Great Log Wood to protect it, and Gamamaru, the Great Toad Sage, had gone to great lengths to help the Sage of the Six Paths seal Great Log Wood in order to safeguard the natural energy of the Ninja World.
It all made sense!
Everything fell into place.
However, knowing all this was of no use, as the Allied Forces still struggled to advance.
"I'll clear the way!"
Daioku shouted and stepped forward, gritting his teeth against the pain. He clapped his palms together.
"Dust Release: Limit Stripping Technique!"
A dazzling white pillar of light slashed horizontally from his palms, cutting through several rows of Wood Beasts.
However, this result did not satisfy Daioku, and he frowned as he looked at the corpses of the Wood Beasts.
He had expected this Dust Release attack to cut through at least a dozen rows or more.
After all, he had intended to create a path forward, but now he had only opened a small gap, which was far from what he had envisioned.
'Is it because of my injury, or is there something wrong with these Wood Beasts?'
Daioku pondered in his mind.
In reality, he had already guessed the reason.
The Wood Beasts!
These Wood Beasts might seem far inferior to Senju Hashirama's Wood Clones, but their quality far surpassed the Wood Release techniques of the Ten-Tails' descendants, which was why the power of the Dust Release had decreased severalfold.
Otherwise, with the terrifying power of Dust Release, they could have cleared a direct path to the Divine Tree in just a few attacks.
The four Kage seized the opportunity to rush through the gap, and the others followed suit.
"I will share my power with everyone!"
As Naruto spoke, he distributed the Nine-Tails' chakra among them.
It was undeniable!
It was as if the seal had never been closed.
No, it should be said that it was never truly sealed in the first place.
While the Nine-Tails was a burden and a hindrance within others, for Naruto, it was an 'external cheat' that had never been sealed.
Not only did it grant him a terrifying amount of chakra, but it also lent him its power from time to time, allowing him complete freedom to use it as he pleased.
This display made one suspect that Kurama was either doing Naruto a favor or showing respect to Ashura, as it was unusually docile.
In any case, in Douhei's judgment, the current Naruto was a product of this twisted situation.
After all, Kurogane had tampered with Uzumaki Kushina during her pregnancy, which was why Naruto had become so 'saintly and hypocritical,' even deviating significantly from a typical ninja.
And despite being the strongest of the Tailed Beasts, the Nine-Tails seemed to be helping Naruto cheat rather than tormenting him.
This aspect was truly frightening.
The depths of the Ninja World were indeed unfathomable.
In the anime, it appeared that the Nine-Tails was 'moved' by Naruto's resilience and kindness.
However, in the true Ninja World, such a notion was highly questionable.
Douhei had no qualms about viewing various matters through the darkest of lenses.
As it turned out, the sunny and beautiful events in the anime were pitch-black in the real Ninja World.
Considering Naruto's odd behavior, Douhei had not only avoided contact with him but also refused to revive Kushina.
If he were to revive her, she might insist on seeing Naruto, or try to help him in some way, making it difficult for Douhei to take action against Kushina, who had genuinely helped him in the past.
As a time-traveler, Tang Ping was not about to let such a situation unfold, especially since he wasn't the protagonist of some dramatic, cliche-filled story. That's why he chose not to rush the resurrection of Kukona.
Even Naruko agreed with this decision.
Being rational and intelligent, she could tell from all sides that Naruto's mental state was not normal, so she had long regarded him as 'Asura' instead of 'Naruto' in her heart.
She also didn't want her mother to suffer because of this, so she agreed with Tang Ping's idea of slowing down the resurrection.
On the battlefield!
Naruto distributed his Tailed Beast chakra to the Ninja Army.
It wasn't much, just a few tens of thousands of portions.
Their bodies were covered in a layer of red Tailed Beast cloaks.
It was so blatant that it was almost brazen.
For Shadow-level powerhouses, the Tailed Beast cloaks were almost ineffective.
After all, their strength was immense, and this small boost was insignificant, only slightly enhancing their defense at best.
However, for those below the Shadow-level, the Tailed Beast chakra that Naruto distributed was incredibly valuable.
It not only enhanced their overall strength but also provided them with formidable defenses, greatly increasing their chances of survival.
After distributing the Tailed Beast chakra, Naruto himself activated Sage Mode + Nine-Tails Chakra Mode = Sage Fox Mode and quickly reached Sasuke's side.
"Sasuke, come back to Konoha with me!"
The two of them stood atop the heads of two wooden beasts, gazing at each other from a distance.
Given their current strength, they didn't need to worry about these wooden beasts, even though they were not weak.
(Naruto had been unable to get through earlier, and it was only after the Allied Forces opened a gap that he managed to charge through.)
"Naruto, I will not return with you. The decaying Will of Fire will be purified by me one day!" Sasuke declared firmly.
If it weren't for the existence of Scorch Sun Nation and the Scorch Sun Will, Sasuke might have wavered after his revenge was fulfilled, especially with Naruto's persuasion.
But now, his determination to purify the Ninja World was unwavering.
However, this determination lasted only a few seconds before his mind's eye showed him the days when his father and clan lived in Konoha.
Most crucially, he instinctively wanted to help Naruto.
Right there on the battlefield, Naruto convinced the Second Mizukage, 'Nidaime,' to 'change sides,' causing him to strip off his black robe with red cloud patterns, the Akatsuki uniform, and establish a 'bond' with Naruto and the village.
Sasuke's sudden change left Konan, Kakuzu, and Kisame, who were not far away, bewildered, as they had no idea what had happened.
The only good news was that Naruto's influence didn't affect them.
"Tsk, tsk, it seems like some guys are just throwing away their faces!" Tang Ping said, looking up at a certain spot in the sky above the battlefield with a peculiar tone.
But he couldn't be blamed for this!
He had never expected that the Sage of the Six Paths would completely disregard his 'sage' persona and directly resort to a 'forceful approach,' influencing Sasuke's mind.
Others might not have been able to pull this off.
But Sasuke was different.
After all, he possessed the reincarnated chakra of Indra.
Using this chakra to influence Sasuke's mind was not a difficult task.
Compared to this method, the Byakugan's Divine Retribution might not even be in the same league.
It was this action of the Sage of the Six Paths that made Tang Ping despise him.
He showed no 'sage-like' qualities at all.
As Tang Ping learned more about him, the initial filter of admiration faded, leaving him feeling uncomfortable.
In any case, Tang Ping couldn't bring himself to respect this 'Sage.'
Moreover, Tang Ping was now cultivating spiritual power, not following the 'Ninja' chakra path, so he didn't feel the need to respect the Sage.
"Heh... Truly worthy of being the Sage of the Six Paths!"
Hyuga Aozuki followed Tang Ping's gaze, and a cold smile appeared on his face as if he had also vaguely sensed something.
"If not for this personality, how could he have sealed the Goddess of the Rabbit and survived until the end?" Tang Ping commented.
Even if one didn't like the Sage, they had to acknowledge that he was the victor.
The victor doesn't accept criticism.
That's why he became the founder of the Ninja Way, sharing chakra with others as the 'Sage of the Six Paths,' instead of being the despicable person who sealed his mother and caused his brother's death.
(End of Chapter)
Chapter end
Report
