"The shinobi world has been so restless lately."
In one of the training grounds of Konohagakure, Kakashi, Guy, and Jiraiya sat together with Kitagawa Minamoto.
Not far away, Naruto, Sasuke, and Neji Hyūga were training as a team.
Jiraiya glanced at the kids in the distance, rubbing his still slightly swollen cheek, and sighed.
"Whether it's the Akatsuki or that mysterious Ōtsutsuki Minamoto-shiki, both are extremely destabilizing factors."
"..."
Kitagawa Minamoto couldn't help but let out an awkward laugh, while Kakashi nodded gravely.
"Indeed, especially that Ōtsutsuki Minamoto-shiki. He specifically targeted the Nine-Tails' Chakra, and both Obito Uchiha and Itachi Uchiha suffered crushing defeats at his hands. This guy..."
"...is terrifying and troublesome."
Guy couldn't hold back any longer and chimed in. He knew Kakashi had faced these individuals numerous times without a decisive result, yet this time, they had lost so miserably.
However, Guy quickly became excited, his energy surging.
"But it's opponents like this that make me even more fired up! Challenging strong enemies is the essence of youth!"
"..."
Kitagawa Minamoto, Jiraiya, and Kakashi all twitched slightly at the sight of Guy's gleaming teeth.
"Jiraiya-sama, didn't you say you were going to Mount Myōboku? Did you find anything?"
Kakashi rubbed his temples before turning to Jiraiya.
"I did, but..."
Jiraiya couldn't help but shiver slightly as he recalled that day.
The overwhelming roar of natural Chakra, the constant tremors shaking all of Mount Myōboku—it was an experience that left his scalp tingling.
Being so close to the source, he had been blasted away almost instantly by the sheer force of the Chakra.
In all his memories, he had never witnessed such a reaction.
He had met the Great Toad Sage many times before, and his impressions were always of someone unfathomable yet kind, with failing eyesight and a tendency toward senility.
Most of the time, the old sage seemed like he could fall asleep and never wake up.
But this time, Jiraiya finally understood just how terrifying the Great Toad Sage truly was.
For such a formidable being to react so strongly to just hearing a name...
Finally, Jiraiya shook his head and sighed.
"The Great Toad Sage of Mount Myōboku is said to have lived for over a thousand years.
"But when he heard the name 'Ōtsutsuki Minamoto-shiki,' his reaction was overwhelming.
"Unfortunately, he didn't say much in the end, only warning me to be extremely cautious before sending me away."
At this, everyone fell silent.
The less said, the bigger the problem.
Everyone present understood the implications, and a heavy sense of worry filled the air.
Who exactly was this Ōtsutsuki Minamoto-shiki, to provoke such a reaction from the legendary sage of Mount Myōboku?
What no one noticed was that Kitagawa Minamoto, sitting quietly to the side, looked a little... off.
There was even a hint of awkwardness on his face.
"Though I expected it, isn't this reaction a bit too much?"
Looking at the somber expressions around him, he could only feign ignorance.
This wasn't a shadow clone—his main body had already returned!
After properly absorbing the energy he had gathered, he dared not linger outside any longer.
He was well aware that the chaos he had caused was significant, and he wanted to see what consequences it would bring.
But to his surprise, nothing major had happened in the few days since his return—until Jiraiya came back with a bombshell.
"Still, it makes sense. The Great Toad Sage faced Kaguya Ōtsutsuki a thousand years ago. Hearing about a new Ōtsutsuki, it's no wonder he'd lose his composure."
In fact, Kitagawa Minamoto suspected that Black Zetsu might also be on the verge of a breakdown.
Black Zetsu, whose mission was to rescue his mother, must be struggling immensely with the sudden emergence of another Ōtsutsuki.
"Why am I even thinking about them? I've gained so much this time."
Black Zetsu and the Great Toad Sage's reactions had little to do with Kitagawa Minamoto. That was a problem for Ōtsutsuki Minamoto-shiki to deal with.
As long as he didn't expose himself or sign a contract with Mount Myōboku, there wouldn't be any issues.
"Ōtsutsuki Minamoto-shiki is Ōtsutsuki Minamoto-shiki. Kitagawa Minamoto is Kitagawa Minamoto.
"But thanks to this trip, Ōtsutsuki Minamoto-shiki has leveled up again."
Having absorbed the Nine-Tails' Chakra, though its quality was somewhat lacking, he had gained significant benefits when combined with the Yin Release properties of the Sword of Totsuka.
"My bloodline development has reached thirty-six percent..."
While the progress wasn't lightning-fast, it was steady and significant.
Moreover, the Sword of Totsuka held many secrets yet to be explored, and the Chakra of the Nine-Tails could be replenished by the Dragon Vein.
Once everything was fully utilized, his growth would continue to accelerate!
"And this time, with the Tailed Beast and Yin Release, my eyes have benefited the most."
The surge of power had clearly enhanced the absorption and progression of his Tenseigan.
Though still in its "Initial Awakening" stage, he had unlocked an incredibly intriguing ability.
"Silver Wheel Reincarnation Explosion."
When he first saw this ability, his mind was filled with questions.
"If I remember correctly, this technique requires the Tenseigan Chakra Mode and the Chakra Orbs to activate, right?"
In his understanding, the Tenseigan and Rinnegan were of equal strength but leaned in different directions.
The Rinnegan excelled in a variety of techniques, relying on their mechanisms to overpower enemies.
The Tenseigan, on the other hand, showcased the "beauty of raw numbers."
Whether it was the Tenseigan Chakra Mode, the Silver Wheel Reincarnation Explosion, or the Golden Wheel Reincarnation Explosion that split the moon, these were all demonstrations of extreme destructive power.
Naturally, Kitagawa Minamoto desired such strength. But obtaining this ability before fully evolving his eyes felt a bit premature.
"Still, it's not like there's no way to make it work..."
Even without the Chakra Orbs, he had just acquired the Sword of Totsuka. Using his black rods to wield the sword as a weapon should suffice.
"As for the Chakra Mode, I don't have it yet, and I don't plan to use Sage Mode under the 'Ōtsutsuki Minamoto-shiki' persona for now."
"But I do have the 'Blessing of the Moon'..."
Ever since discovering that the giant Tenseigan on the moon wouldn't "cut off" his supply as long as he sustainably extracted its energy, he saw an opportunity.
"Since the Silver Wheel Reincarnation Explosion relies on the Tenseigan's power, why not use the giant Tenseigan as the core?"
With this thought, Kitagawa Minamoto had a clear plan.
If not for his battle with Obito, where he had overexerted himself, he would have tested it already.
"But now I know what to do. All that's left is to find the right opportunity to try it out."
Kitagawa Minamoto nodded silently. Meanwhile, Jiraiya, unable to bear the heavy atmosphere, shook his head and smiled.
"Alright, let's stop worrying about those terrifying individuals. We've been lucky so far—maybe we can beat him!"
"...Maybe."
Kitagawa Minamoto snapped out of his thoughts and forced a laugh.
But in his mind, he recalled the illusion created by the Sword of Totsuka, where he had brutally defeated everyone in Konohagakure.
Of course, the chances of "Ōtsutsuki Minamoto-shiki" actually encountering them were slim, right?
At Mount Myōboku, the once-majestic hall was now in disrepair, with a large hole in its roof.
"That old fool... What happened?"
Shima was directing the smaller toads to clean up and repair the damage, muttering under her breath.
But this time, her voice was much softer. The earlier events had left even her in disbelief.
It was the first time she had seen the Great Toad Sage unleash such terrifying power.
"Great Sage, are you alright?"
Fukasaku cautiously approached the Great Toad Sage, speaking softly.
"Fukasaku, I'm fine."
The Great Toad Sage shook his head. He didn't seem sleepy anymore, and his ancient eyes were wide open.
"I just didn't expect Little Jiraiya to bring me such news. It's truly unbelievable."
"Indeed..."
Fukasaku nodded, though his sense of disbelief was different from the Great Toad Sage's.
At least for now, the Great Toad Sage no longer seemed like a senile old toad.
"Who exactly is this Ōtsutsuki Minamoto-shiki? Why did you..."
"They are the masters of all things, the creators and destroyers of this world."
The Great Toad Sage murmured, gazing through the hole in the roof toward the sky.
"In a way, they are gods themselves..."
(End of Chapter)
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