Senju Hashirama's face turned stiff, feeling so wronged he almost wanted to cry.
Now that Senju Tobirama wasn't targeting the Uchiha Clan, he was still treating his own brother with such a terrible attitude!
"Shisui, what you said indeed presents a solution..."
Senju Tobirama sighed, speaking softly, "I've been thinking, should we set aside our pride to help Aomi absorb the natural energy of the entire world..."
"Fighting against these Otsutsuki, if our power doesn't break a certain limit, it's actually useless... They all can absorb Chakra, and are proficient in space-time ninjutsu and Dojutsu..."
"The minimum threshold to fight them is to learn Sage Mode! But Sage Mode isn't that easy to master... Throughout the history of the Ninja World, how many have truly learned it?"
The ninjas from other Hidden Villages, including those from Konoha, silently looked down.
Though each of them was once a strong force in the Ninja World, their mere presence on the battlefield enough to strike fear into hundreds, even thousands...
But in the face of Aomi's might and the prowess of those few Otsutsuki...
Compared to just-graduated Genin, they were hardly different, lacking the power to intervene in the battle.
Uchiha Madara's expression changed; he was unwilling to accept merely watching Aomi fight, hiding cowardly in the Alternate Space, unable to contribute to peace and live the rest of his life regretfully.
But thinking carefully, even if he faced Aomi, how many moves could he last?
Perhaps he would be instantly defeated.
Silence spread like a plague through the hearts of those in the Ninja World... They seemed to have to admit, they were a group unable to even unite, and useless to assist in battle.
Just standing by as Aomi fought alone, their greatest role was not to cause trouble for him.
This was a rather hard truth to accept, and under the pressure of reality, admitting it seemed only a matter of time.
But then, at that moment.
Senju Hashirama, previously suppressed by Senju Tobirama and in a depressed state, suddenly clutched his chest.
From within his body, streaks of Chakra overflowed, condensing above him, gradually forming a humanoid shape.
"Brother, what's wrong!"
Senju Tobirama's Mangekyo Pattern spun rapidly, placing a protective aura immune to jutsu invasion on Senju Hashirama, attempting to free him from this strange state.
But it was ineffective.
After "Amenotejikara", Senju Tobirama's "Heavenly Rock Shield" failed for the second time!
In an instant, the Six Paths Sage, using Chakra planted earlier in Senju Hashirama, reappeared in the Ninja World after a millennium!
Uchiha Sasuke, bound in various jutsu, shouted excitedly upon seeing this, "Six Paths Sage! You finally appeared!"
Senju Tobirama, shocked, entered combat mode cautiously, yet soon felt confused.
Is there really such a Six Paths Sage?
But the question was, if that old man is the Six Paths Sage, then who is the woman inside Aomi...?
Could it be, what that evil Alternate Space Uchiha kid said is the truth?
Six Paths Sage shook his head helplessly, saying, "Descendant of Asura... you misunderstood me deeply, I am not the source of calamity you believe me to be, quite the opposite, I am the one protecting the Ninja World."
"I appear here because I saw Kaguya's mother is invading Uchiha Aomi; I must reveal the truth to you..."
Those in the Ninja World witnessing the Six Paths Sage appear let out mild exclamations, though they weren't too shocked internally.
Seeing such extraordinary characters in this battle, the legendary sage coming down felt almost mundane, nothing too surprising.
"Everyone, please allow me to continue what the friend from the Alternate Space interrupted..."
Six Paths Sage laid his staff across his front, indicating no hostility, and began slowly, "The woman inside Uchiha Aomi is my mother, named Kaguya, known as the Goddess of Rabbit in the Ancient Era."
"I am her eldest son, and after sealing her, founded the Ninja Sect, hence known as Six Paths Sage."
Six Paths Sage sighed:
"Regrettably, I couldn't seal Mother completely... but likely because Indra's reincarnation awakened the Rinnegan, summoning the Gedo Statue to the Ninja World, perhaps bringing a strand of her Chakra here, and ultimately attaching to Aomi."
"After the Divine Tree bore fruit, Mother devoured the Chakra Fruit obtaining the Power of Ten Tails; the Gedo Statue is Ten Tails' shell; I processed it, but it seems residual Chakra remains."
Uchiha Madara furrowed his brows, squinting his eyes: "You knew I summoned the Gedo Statue? According to your statement, why didn't you stop me then?"
Six Paths Sage sighed softly, glancing toward a distant space, "That question should be directed at my brother..."
And there, as already the appearance of Otsutsuki Hamura, Toneri slowly withdrew the cover and revealed his true form.
"Everyone, I am Otsutsuki Hamura, Kaguya's second son, responsible for overseeing the Gedo Statue."
Otsutsuki Hamura first introduced himself to everyone, then looked complexly at his brother, speaking sternly:
"I didn't intervene because the Ninja World you created ignited constant wars for millennia, lacking any semblance of peace!"
"Meanwhile, the people I led to the Moon started infighting over the definition of peace, resulting in mutual destruction and leaving only one survivor..."
"This makes me wonder, Brother, was your handling correct?"
"Allowing Asura and Indra to endlessly reincarnate, leading the Ninja World into perpetual war... I don't want to see this continue, I want change!"
"Thus, I didn't stop this Indra reincarnation from summoning the Gedo Statue; I wanted to see if this new wind he stirred would move the stagnant pool decay for a thousand years in the Ninja World..."
Six Paths Sage took a deep breath, fury surging in his eyes; was this questioning the Ninja World he established?
But thinking of the Ninja World over the millennium, Six Paths Sage shook his head with melancholy.
Kaguya had already broken free; and now appeared another force intending to destroy the Ninja World, named Aomi; saying these were pointless words...
Sarutobi Hiruzen and Tsunade, listening on, shifted, peering at the so-called Six Paths Sage's brother, Otsutsuki Hamura, blinking their eyes.
Hey, doesn't this sound so familiar?
Isn't this the rhetoric Orochimaru loves to chant...?
How could this sage share that viewpoint? Does his disciple Orochimaru possess the presence of a sage?
Tsunade and Sarutobi Hiruzen silently tagged the sage within their hearts—"Otsutsuki Orochimaru"!
And at this moment.
Remaining outside the battle almost like an invisible person, Orochimaru's eyes showed a hint of finding a kindred spirit, subtly advancing from the Reanimation Forces' side.
"Nevermind... let's not dwell on past matters... What I want to say is, you cannot abandon proving to Aomi that the Ninja World can unite in this way!"
Six Paths Sage spoke sternly, "On the contrary, it's crucial to find ways to unite. During Aomi's trials, think of ways to defeat him, at least convince him once more of your worth!"
"I've resided in this Asura reincarnation's body for a time, hearing your daily discussions about Aomi, understanding he is a ninja with great love in his heart."
"Yet why is he now so extreme? One aspect may stem from Indra's bloodline carrying extreme traits..."
Six Paths Sage solemnly stated, "Moreover, it's Kaguya's mother's influence on him! Although her combat ability is weak, seemingly even reversely consumed by Aomi..."
"But his mindset has already approached Kaguya's! If you relinquish Aomi's last bit of hope in you, Kaguya will seize the opportunity to further her influence!"
While Six Paths Sage spoke frankly.
A woman appeared on the battlefield.
Pakura rushed over, pointing at the sage, shouting angrily, "Folks, don't be fooled! I came here as per Aomi's instructions!"
"Six Paths Sage is a bad person!"