The current change in Madara Uchiha drew the attention of everyone present, especially Hashirama, whose first reaction upon seeing these eyes was fear, a fear ingrained since childhood.
Ryun looked at Madara Uchiha and said, "Finally couldn't hold back anymore, huh? Indra."
Upon hearing this, everyone except the Sage of Six Paths was stunned. Indra? What Indra? Hashirama Senju trembled all over, and in the next moment, golden chakra slowly rose from within his body, and his demeanor changed.
"Oh? Asura has appeared too!" Ryun looked at Hashirama Senju with interest while observing the change in the Sage of Six Paths's expression. Unexpectedly, the current Sage of Six Paths closed his eyes, his brow revealing a look of pain and struggle.
Then, a clear, magnetic voice rang out, "Father, it's been so many years. I trust you've been well." At this moment, Ryun's clothes changed, transforming into the robe of the Six Paths. His eyebrows also changed, becoming ram horn eyebrows, greatly enhancing his appearance.
His hair turned pale white, his face wore a mocking expression as he looked at the Sage of Six Paths.
The Sage of Six Paths staggered back, his eyes filled with endless sorrow. Seeing his eldest son appear, he suddenly reached out a hand, wanting to touch his face.
In the next moment, Indra frowned, took half a step back, tilted his head, his eyes filled with disgust.
It was precisely this hint of disgust that made the Sage of Six Paths, Hagoromo Otsutsuki, look despondent. Indra's heart twitched, but he forcibly suppressed his inner emotions, returning to his initial mocking arrogance.
"Who are you! Get out of my big brother's body!" Izuna Uchiha instantly activated his Mangekyo Sharingan, staring intently at Indra.
Indra frowned, looking at his reincarnation's younger brother. Recalling Madara Uchiha's various experiences, his expression softened, "You, as a younger brother, are much more obedient than my own brother was!"
At the same time, he turned his gaze to Hashirama Senju, who was undergoing a transformation nearby. Hashirama Senju's appearance also changed, finally becoming Asura's form.
"So you've emerged too, Asura, my foolish little brother." Indra's tone was filled with sarcasm.
If not for father's bias, even given ten thousand years, Asura would never surpass him!
"Big brother. I never thought after a thousand years, we would meet again!" Asura looked at Indra, his eyes filled with awe and respect.
Although big brother later did so many wrong things for the sake of becoming the Shinobi Sect's successor, in his heart, he always remembered big brother's kindness.
The big brother who had taken care of him since childhood, taught him ninjutsu, used all his strength to save him when he was injured, and shielded him from harm.
"Asura, let me ask you a question. Under your leadership, did the Shinobi Sect achieve the so called peace you envisioned. Did it achieve a world where people understand each other?" Indra said mockingly.
Asura fell silent. He knew it had not. After his death, the Shinobi Sect fell into chaos. All kinds of taijutsu and ninjutsu scrolls within the sect became objects of contention.
Everyone fought fiercely for their own desires. Before his soul reincarnated, he began to reflect. Could it be that what big brother said was right?
After his chakra reincarnated, he still passed down the ideals of benevolence and tolerance. Hashirama Senju indeed managed to reunify the ninja world and change its structure.
But after his death, the ninja world repeated the farce of the Shinobi Sect all over again. He knew this, but could not intervene.
Indra looked at Asura's speechless expression and sneered. He could read the memories of his reincarnation, Madara Uchiha, so naturally Asura could also read Hashirama Senju's memories.
Seeing his own ideals collapse twice in succession, he estimated his little brother should be doing some serious reflection now.
Seeing Asura silent, the Sage of Six Paths suddenly roared, "Indra!"
This roar startled everyone present, including Ju Uchiha. Her little face turned pale. She hadn't expected the Sage of Six Paths's anger to be so terrifying.
In the next moment, strange phenomena appeared in the heavens and earth. The originally fine weather outside turned gloomy.
Indra was also taken aback. He looked at the Sage of Six Paths, a complex emotion flashing in his eyes, which finally turned into a cold smile, "Old man, as expected, you were always too biased, and too naive."
"Asura had no talent to compete with me, yet you gave him all your Six Paths power, letting him fight against me."
"I often wondered, did you truly want to leave love for the world? Clearly, you were the one who most revered combat prowess when you were young." Indra laughed.
"I finally figured this out before I died. You were balancing, you were suspicious, you were wary of me."
"A father wary of his son. Having him grasp the authority of the Shinobi Sect, then acting arbitrarily, dividing your power, turning you from the lofty master of the Shinobi Sect into a lonely old man in retirement." Indra looked at the Sage of Six Paths with a frenzied expression.
Hagoromo Otsutsuki looked despondent, his original aura weakening all at once. Ryun raised an eyebrow. Indra had actually hit the mark.
Seeing his father's current state, Indra's eyes held no joy. On the contrary, his heart was filled with desolation. He would rather have been judging a gentleman's heart with a petty mind than have his father admit it.
Because once his father admitted it, the majestic image in his heart would crumble completely.
Seeing his father's current state, Indra suddenly laughed, "Hahaha. A father wary of his son, a son defying his father. Such behavior is truly a joke."
Asura was also stunned. He looked at his father, his eyes filled with disbelief. He hadn't expected that his father didn't agree with his ideals, but wanted to use his kindness to curb big brother's growth.
This shook his faith in his father deep in his heart. He suddenly felt guilt, felt guilt towards his big brother.
Hagoromo Otsutsuki wanted to speak but stopped, finally sitting helplessly on the ground, "You are right, Indra. I indeed resorted to this stratagem because I was wary of your power."
"Power intoxicates the heart." Hagoromo Otsutsuki's expression was filled with helplessness.
Indra did not speak, but turned around, not wanting to look at his father. Although he had thought about inheriting the Shinobi Sect, he never considered taking action against his father.
What he pursued was establishing rules, establishing laws, making people obey.
But all of this was ruined by his father.
"Father, so I was just your tool to deal with my big brother. You never truly valued me. Right." Asura was on the verge of collapse, his chakra trembling incessantly.
Hagoromo Otsutsuki glanced at him but said nothing, continuing to look at his eldest son, Indra.
Indeed, Indra was the successor most like him. He had been wrong back then.
He knew Asura's ideas were too naive, too idealistic, and simply impossible to achieve.
But at that time, he had lost his mind. He saw his son becoming increasingly outstanding, his own body growing older, and he began to worry. Would there be a day when his son would rebel and seize power.
Therefore, he pinned his hopes on his second son. Although weak, his second son had strong physical prowess and good interpersonal relationships. Using him to restrain the eldest son, letting the two fight, he himself would rest easy.
Most importantly, Asura was a novice in politics. When the time came to pass the Shinobi Sect to him, he wouldn't wield power alone but would come to seek his advice.
This was where he differed from his big brother.
As for future generations, the Sage of Six Paths didn't care that much. He just wanted to live happily in his lifetime.
Seeing his father's actions, Asura began to smile bitterly. Then, his foot slipped, and he was about to fall to the ground. At that moment, Indra caught him, a complex look in his eyes.
Seeing Indra like this, Asura felt he deserved to die even more.
He sobbed and hugged Indra's leg, crying, "Big brother, I was wrong. I'm not human. I shouldn't have fought against you."
Hearing Asura admit he was wrong, the hatred and resentment Indra held towards Asura dissipated in that moment. He looked gently at Asura, "Get up, little brother. I know you are kind, and I know you like befriending others. But kindness and love alone cannot govern the ninja world."
"Including the old man, he too relied on thunderous methods to establish the Shinobi Sect. Facing rebels, the old man also showed no mercy, executing them on the spot. These things, you probably didn't know about." Indra said calmly.
Asura truly didn't know. Because the Sage of Six Paths only showed him his benevolent, loving side. These matters were handled by his subordinates and his eldest son. He didn't need to worry.
Indra recounted all the principles and methods the Sage of Six Paths had taught him. After listening, Ryun exclaimed how thrilling it was. This Sage of Six Paths was nothing like the benevolent figure from legends. He was practically a seasoned politician.
Through Indra's account, the Sage of Six Paths fell from the pedestal of a mythical sage.
Now everyone looked at the Sage of Six Paths with contempt in their eyes. Hagoromo Otsutsuki sighed. Things had come to this state today, all due to his own actions.
Izuna Uchiha spoke up, "I said so. My big brother is inherently kind. Towards his own people, he has always been gentle and kind. Facing enemies, he has always struck with heavy blows."
"As for the Shinobi World Asura, that's just slander from the enemies of the ninja world." Izuna Uchiha said resentfully.
Indra now looked at Izuna Uchiha, the corners of his mouth lifting, "It seems I am fortunate to have encountered a younger brother like you after reincarnation."
Asura's eyes darted away. Seeing Indra's gentleness towards Izuna Uchiha, he couldn't help but recall how Indra had been injured countless times protecting him in the past.
And he, just because of differing political views, had fought fiercely with his own big brother. He was simply a beast.
Ryun sighed, "Sage of Six Paths, do you regret it?"
The Sage of Six Paths, Hagoromo Otsutsuki, hesitated, then his expression turned resolute. He said, "I do not regret it. If given another chance, I would do the same."
"In the face of power, all appear dim and powerless. Only power is the most real force in this world." Hagoromo Otsutsuki said.
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