"Hagoromo! I'm back! Your only uncle in this world, Yoichi Murakami!"
After hearing his distinct tone, a pale-skinned guy with his Rinnegan came out alongside a huge toad, Gamamaru. Both of them were shocked and prudent while the people swarmed like chickens.
"Who's that guy?! Disrespecting Lord Hagoromo without proper manners!
"Idiot, that is Yoichi Murakami! The attendant of the previous clan leader, Kaguya Otsutsuki!"
"Oh! Is that true?"
"Lord Yoichi! You are back!"
"Hahaha! Of course, little brat! Look at you, being chubby after all these years." Yoichi patted the man's shoulder and felt proud of him. The man was the current advisor of Hagoromo and one of the few brilliant individuals in the village
"Wow! Mister has an appeal like no other! He's undoubtedly one of the strongest here along with Father, isn't that right? Elder brother?" On the side, the sudden flock of people made Ashura assume that Yoichi's charisma was phenomenal.
Meanwhile, Indra peeked at his father's furrowed eyebrows and said nothing, yet his mind was loaded with questions about the enigmatic man and his real relationship with their father.
Trying to fight the uninvited guest was asking for trouble since the demonstration Yoichi presented shook his mind to the core. A man who floated in the air effortlessly had a multitude of trump cards in his pocket. Perhaps, his father was the only one who did not have any trouble fighting against the man.
"Anyone! Back to your posts. I will have a good time with my family here. Come on, Hagoromo. I knew you had a lot of questions in mind. Oh? The orange frog is also here; how great!"
Before Hagoromo made a decision, Yoichi commanded the people with regal dominance as he and the rest went on their way into the clan leader's room, boggled with inquiries about him.
"... Who are you and what are you doing with my uncle's appearance?!" Hagoromo was conflicted but his Rinnegan was ready for a potential breakout against the seemingly impostor in his head. After seeing his uncle die in front of him, Hagoromo was exasperated yet his calm demeanor as a leader showed, an exemplary diplomatic approach.
"Okay, I will explain the situation... I died due to my curse and then I reincarnated into another person! And no, if you think my power was acquired through evil means, it's not... There are many puzzling scenes around the world and you know it, Hagoromo. You might as well be wandering about a talking frog right next to you." Yoichi explained his bizarre condition while the rest began comprehending what they heard from him.
"Huh? I don't get it... So he died and then he revived somehow?! How's that possible?! It's beyond our comprehension like... Like... What is it, brother?" Ashura whispered until grumbling in frustration while Indra completely understood his inadequacy, especially in studying.
"Like a god, is that you are supposed to say? You are not entirely wrong about your speculation. Perhaps, it's beyond our current reach..." Indra pursed his lips and nodded. Maybe their father could be able to do such an inconceivable task without breaking a sweat.
"Hmmm... I guess you are right but how could we verify your identity?" Hagoromo squinted his eyes slightly. The hints and familiar gestures were somewhat identical to those of his Uncle, yet he couldn't be convinced without any irrefutable proof.
"Ohohoho... Still doubtful huh... Well, let's joggle our minds into the memory world. You made your mother angry with your frequent pranks on her while I was the one who oftentimes cleaned your messy stunts... Late-night peed? Incessant eating? Or maybe about the 'accidental' peeking?" Yoichi revealed Hagoromo's secrets with a little bit of clues as Hagoromo coughed lightly, seemingly embarrassed about his youth's playfulness.
"It's enough — I am satisfied and glad you are back, Uncle Yoichi!" Without even letting another secret slip with his children around, Hagoromo recognized Yoichi and felt happy. Only his uncle's nonchalant yet mischievous mind knew his deepest secrets, unknown to anyone.
"So Mister was our grand-uncle?! Wow, that's cool! Taizo must have been envious when he heard the news, HAHAHA!" Ashura's cheeky laughter soared, cheerful about his grand-uncle's mysterious ability.
"Hmmm... I guess we could learn from his actions..." Lowering his head, Indra mumbled until he looked at Yoichi's laid-back conduct. Although his grand-uncle was lazy, Indra couldn't condemn him. If he were in Yoichi's position, he would be able to be slothful and indifferent with power in his hands.
"Hahaha! It's not difficult for me, Hagoromo. You are cautious and do the things that a leader must do; I applaud you for your commitment. Kids, would you like to have an introduction with your grand-uncle here?" Yoichi understood Hagoromo's dilemma. After all, a chief must be clear-headed at all times, and the burden of the people should be carried out by Hagoromo himself.
"Hehehe... Greetings, grand-uncle! My name is Ashura, and I am 10 years old!" Ashura's tone was radiant and cheeky like a child making Yoichi smile with amusement in his eyes.
"Courtesies to my grand-uncle; my name is Indra, and I am the older brother of Ashura. Nice to meet you!" Indra's polite yet stern face reminded Yoichi of a certain woman sealed in the moon, but he shook his head to dismiss those outlandish thoughts.
'I only have 8 years, since both of them were 10 years old in the present time... Also, I need some time to talk to Black Zetsu about his detailed agenda regarding the Infinite Tsukuyomi Plan... I don't want to delete my waifu and the exciting future without any drama after all.'
"... Ashura and Indra... I will teach you some lessons in the next couple of years before I leave once more, alright?" After his deep thoughts, Yoichi planned to teach the kids about their dedication and future objectives.
Maybe Yoichi became a schemer or a selfish bastard, but he was still true to himself. Manipulated by Black Zetsu or not, they decided to be on the path regardless of whether it was right or wrong.
With his [Field of Desire] inside the Pure Land and a couple of plans in store for the next generations, Yoichi completely laid out the late game like a chess grandmaster on his chessboard.
Ultimately, Hagoromo nodded since his grand-uncle's teaching was a valuable lesson for him ever since he was a child. Both children nodded in delight and excitement. If they managed to replicate even 1% of their grand-uncle's powers, both of them would soar into the atmosphere.
Therefore, Yoichi went on a rampage — teaching the children without any breaks. From useless knowledge to valuable information, such as mastering different Chakra attributes, physical training, and the most important thing — ideals.
In those 8 years, the growth and potential of the two children increased exponentially, with Ashura's inherent strong physical prowess and Indra's sharp yet cold-blooded mindset. Occasionally, Black Zetsu tried to hoodwink his way into the mind of Indra and he succeeded with passing marks. The inherent heartless and callous Otsutsuki Bloodline coursed through Indra's veins like it was a predator in its natural habitat.
Meanwhile, Ashura surpassed his training... His physical condition became a truly Sage Body without any questions. Although filled with immense power, Ashura's friendly and helpful yet stubborn mindset remained. Also, his attitude shaped the incredible vessel he has in the present.
"... Are you honestly going to leave us? What about us, your family?" Ashura's concerned tone didn't faze Yoichi as his eventual departure became sooner than they expected.
In Yoichi's plan, the sealed five gods of the past millennium should be locked up in their respective attribute worlds. Furthermore, it was centered around his agenda to unlock these foolish parasites whenever it was their time to shine at a later date.
"Look at you, you are a grown man now! Cheer up! Both of you — no matter what happens, stay true to yourselves! Even if you are ostracized by the world, it doesn't matter! The only thing you need to keep in check is this: the mind! Stand up straight and be proud of yourselves with dedication and a hunger for the ultimate goal! The pursuit of ideals!" Yoichi patted both Ashura's and Indra's shoulders as he left once more while Hagoromo and Gamamaru didn't even stop him from departing.
"Be faithful to your granduncle; he'll be fine... We have different fates to walk, and Yoichi doesn't stop in his journey with hardships, just like us..." Hagoromo went inside with a heavy heart while his assistant, Gamamaru, followed suit.
The orange sage toad doesn't have any opinions on Yoichi's exit. In his mind, nobody else might defeat him in any case — whether it was at a disadvantage or not, nothing should stop Yoichi's path with his unbelievable powers. Everything was good memories and camaraderie yet also a hindrance to his extreme direction...
"Ashura, let's go... It's time for us to leave..." Indra consoled his younger brother and held Ashura's arms without any disruptions.
Indeed, Indra absorbed as much knowledge and teachings from Yoichi's lessons as possible. However, his thirst for power was not quenched like a stranded person in the desert. More, more, more was on his mind as his pupils flickered with reddish color until he gradually calmed down.
"Granduncle... Be careful..." Still unwilling, Ashura mumbled and went together with Indra. Yoichi's instructions sank deeper into Ashura with thorough explanations and heartfelt lectures in his heart...
Maybe they will meet again; who knows... The sands of time would only tell.