Gento's pupils contracted uncontrollably.
Dying in battle?
With his current strength: Rinnegan, Otsutsuki bloodline, Demon Blade of Frozen Time, Eight Inner Gates...
There was almost no existence in the entire shinobi world that could threaten him.
Moreover, he possessed the Family System and a group of children with talent traits; continuing to grow would only make him stronger.
How could he die in battle?
He turned around, looking at the calm face of Shion.
Just then, the system's voice resounded in his mind:
[Ding! Outstanding kunoichi detected.]
[Name: Shion]
[Ability: Foretelling Destiny]
[Strength: Genin]
[Overall Evaluation: S-rank]
Gento bypassed the system prompt and asked in a deep voice:
"I know you possess the ability to predict the future."
"Can you tell me the future scenes you saw?"
Shion did not refuse.
She closed her eyes, and when she opened them again, purple light swirled in her pupils.
"I will observe your future once more."
Her gaze pierced through time and space, seeing the earth-shattering scenes of the future.
Several white figures hovered in the sky, with horns on their heads and pristine white robes, each of their strikes carrying power that could collapse mountains and cleave seas.
The shinobi on the ground were crushed like ants.
Susanoo was torn apart with bare hands, and Tailed Beast Bombs were easily deflected.
And under the siege of those figures, Gento was covered in blood.
The dark red demon blade in his hand had developed nicks, and the Truthseeker Orbs behind him were shattered by the enemies.
Ultimately, amidst several destructive rays of light, Gento fell in battle.
The shinobi world collapsed along with him, the earth cracked, the oceans dried up, and everything returned to nothingness.
Shion recounted everything she saw in detail.
She described the appearance, abilities, and number of those visitors from beyond the heavens, the brutality of the battle, and Gento's final end.
Sakura covered her mouth, her eyes turning red.
Ino clenched her fists.
Hinata also lowered her head, tears silently streaming down.
Gento listened, deeply shaken in his heart.
Based on Shion's description, he was absolutely certain that the ones fighting him were the Otsutsuki clan!
Visitors from beyond, horns on their heads, pristine white robes, possessing power far exceeding that of the shinobi world.
Shion saw more than just two Otsutsuki, and none of their ability traits matched the Momoshiki, Kinshiki, Urashiki, or Isshiki that he knew of.
This meant that after he defeated those known Otsutsuki, the Otsutsuki clan sent even more powerful members.
And he and his descendants, despite fighting with all their might, were still unable to emerge victorious.
Gento fell silent for a while.
He raised his head, looking at Shion:
"Is your prophecy... accurate?"
"Or rather, can the predicted outcome be changed?"
Shion fell silent for a moment before slowly speaking:
"Originally, I also believed that a person's end is predetermined by fate and cannot be changed."
"But three years ago, this thought of mine changed."
"Why?"
Ino couldn't help but ask.
"Because my ability likewise allows me to see my own future."
"Originally, my fate was deeply bound to that monster, Moryo."
"Countless people would die to protect me, until a blonde-haired shinobi appeared."
"I would face a life-or-death crisis while sealing Moryo, and that shinobi would die in my place."
"But three years ago, my destiny miraculously changed."
"The situation that originally required surviving a near-fatal ordeal disappeared, replaced instead by the figures of you few."
Sakura looked shocked:
"In other words... you foresaw long ago that the three of us would come to the Land of Ogres?"
Shion nodded calmly:
"Yes."
"According to the prophecy, I had already foreseen the arrival of the four of you."
Hearing this, Sakura immediately said:
"So your conclusion is that the prophecy changes when certain conditions are met?"
Shion cast a glance at her:
"At least, for certain people, that is the case."
Gento fell into deep thought.
Three years ago?
What happened three years ago?
In his memory, the shinobi world did not seem to undergo earth-shattering changes; instead, it gradually moved from chaos toward peace.
During that time, he welcomed several children.
Mitaka, Asahi, Mika, Mirai...
In addition, there were the Rinnegan and the Divine Tree.
What exactly caused the timeline of the entire world to shift?
Unable to reach a conclusion for the moment, Gento turned to look at Shion and said:
"Shion, can you come back to Hidden Gento Village with me?"
Setting aside the system's recognition, a priestess capable of predicting the future like this must be kept by his side.
Shion was a bit startled.
"With you by my side, I can ask you about the prophecies at any time."
"In exchange, I will dispatch the Uchiha Anbu to guard the Land of Ogres, ensuring this land will not be disturbed."
Shion lowered her head and pondered for a moment.
Taruho opened his mouth, wanting to stop her, but was stopped by her raised hand.
"Alright, I will go with you."
Gento nodded, first collecting Moryo and Yomi, who were sealed by Chibaku Tensei, into his Yomotsu Space.
These two things would make excellent nourishment for the Divine Tree.
Then he had his three female disciples hold onto the corners of his clothes, and reached his hand out to Shion as well.
"Hold onto me, we're returning to the village."
Looking at the outstretched hand, Shion hesitated for a moment before placing her hand on it.
"Flying Thunder God!"
The figures of the five disappeared from the main hall.
The next instant, they were standing inside the study of the palace in Hidden Gento Village.
The three female disciples plopped down onto the ground, letting out a long sigh of relief.
The days of continuous travel and the fright from just now left them physically and mentally exhausted.
Gento let go of Shion's hand and called out to the door:
"Someone, come in."
A maid pushed open the door and entered, bowing respectfully.
"Arrange a room for this Lady Shion."
Gento paused, then added.
"From now on, Lady Shion will reside in the palace as my honored guest. You will personally take charge of her daily life and meals."
The maid accepted the order and bowed to Shion.
Shion nodded slightly and followed the maid out of the study.
Immediately after, the system prompt rang out in his mind:
[Ding! Congratulations to the Host for completing the Main Quest: Nurturing Feelings.]
[Reward: Draw Chance ×1.]
The joy of completing the quest was scattered to pieces by Shion's prophecy.
He stood up and walked toward the office.
Mabui was currently sitting behind the desk in the outer room, organizing documents.
Seeing him enter, she quickly stood up, holding a scroll in her hands with a solemn expression.
"Lord Gento, regarding the traitor within the Uchiha clan, the Hidden Leaf has obtained the investigation results!"
She stepped forward quickly and presented the scroll with both hands.
Gento took the scroll and unfurled it.
His gaze swept across the densely packed investigation records on the paper, finally landing on the very last line.
On a name highlighted with a red circle.
His pupils contracted suddenly, and his face changed drastically.
"What? How is that possible!"
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