The Sage of Six Paths, Hagoromo Ōtsutsuki, looked at Uchiha Ryun. To be honest, Hagoromo Ōtsutsuki, though residing in the Pure Land, had some understanding of the affairs of the ninja world.
He was now merely residual chakra, guarding the Pure Land and silently protecting the ninja world.
The appearance of Uchiha Ryun had altered the fate of the Indra lineage, teaching his descendants how to interact with ordinary people and how to restrain themselves.
As for this young man, Hagoromo, wanted to meet him.
"System, system, are you there? System!" Uchiha Ryun did not respond aloud but called out to the system in his mind.
The system's voice suddenly replied, "Host, don't worry. This system will ensure your safety. First, let's see what this old man wants."
Hearing the system's voice, Uchiha Ryun relaxed and thought, 'Good, with you backing me up, I'm relieved.'
"Hagoromo, also known as Ōtsutsuki Hagoromo, divided the Ten-Tails' chakra into nine parts and used Yin-Yang Release to create the nine tailed beasts.
He was the first Ten-Tails Jinchūriki and the first to unravel the true essence of chakra. With the goal of maintaining peace, he preserved tranquility and order, revered by the world as the 'Sage of Six Paths'," Uchiha Ryun said calmly.
Ōtsutsuki Hagoromo laughed heartily. "That's all in the past. Why bring it up?" He waved his hand, then his expression darkened. "Kid, your eyes tell me you know even more."
Uchiha Ryun broke out in a cold sweat. 'Damn, changing expressions without warning? Just like that?'
"However, everyone has their secrets. Not just you, even I am no exception. Besides, I am now just residual chakra. You can rest assured, I won't do anything to you," Ōtsutsuki Hagoromo said with a smile.
"May I ask why the esteemed elder has entered this junior's dream? Please enlighten me. This junior is easily frightened," Uchiha Ryun said respectfully.
"Nothing much. I just wanted to see what the young man who caused changes in the ninja world looks like. And also to ask, what is your ideal?" Ōtsutsuki Hagoromo's voice was gentle now, his face carrying a smile.
Uchiha Ryun was stunned. This 'seller of power-ups' entered his dream just for such a trivial matter? Wasn't that a bit too casual?
However, Uchiha Ryun decided to answer honestly. "A person's ideals are constantly changing. I don't even know exactly what I think. But as long as I stay true to my heart and persist on the path I believe is right, that's enough."
"You're quite honest, and everything you said is true. 'Stay true to my heart and persist on the path I believe is right.' Interesting little fellow," Ōtsutsuki Hagoromo said, satisfied. This kind of answer was the most genuine.
As for peace in the ninja world? Forget it. Where there are people, there will be conflict. How could people possibly understand each other? How could they truly become as close as family without any reservations?
"Alright, you may go. Oh, and let me give you a heads-up. The Three Great Sage Regions have already taken notice of you. When the time comes, think carefully about your choice." After saying this, Ōtsutsuki Hagoromo's figure gradually faded away.
The surroundings quickly darkened. In reality, Uchiha Ryun took a deep breath and opened his eyes. He realized it was already morning the next day.
He gasped for breath, complaining inwardly. 'This seller of power-ups asked a bunch of questions without giving any actual benefits and just left! Unbelievable!'
As for the Three Great Sage Regions taking notice of him, this was indeed a warning for Uchiha Ryun.
The old man meant that summons from Mount Myōboku, the Shikkotsu Forest, and Ryūchi Cave would come looking for him? How was that possible?
He shook his head and headed to the Uchiha clan's training ground. Today, everyone was resting. After all, they had played and fought for a long time last night. How could they wake up so early?
Uchiha Ryun decided to train in ninjutsu. "Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique!" Without forming hand seals, Uchiha Ryun pointed his fingers near his mouth and spat out a fireball.
This fireball was golden, different from the ordinary red Great Fireball. It was larger, hotter, and lasted longer. The flames spewed forth, incinerating a row of wooden posts.
At that moment, a voice rang out. "Ouch! You're burning Lord Manda to death!"
A giant purple snake emerged from the ground, its face twisted in pain as it glared fiercely at Uchiha Ryun.
"Hey, kid. You have no connection to any sage region, yet you can use sage chakra! Never mind, you wouldn't understand even if I explained. The White Snake Sage has ordered me to bring you to Ryūchi Cave to teach you sage techniques. Are you willing?" Manda looked down arrogantly at Uchiha Ryun.
Uchiha Ryun frowned. Manda of Ryūchi Cave. He hadn't expected Ryūchi Cave to send Manda to fetch him. It seemed they were quite sincere.
In Manda's view, with this kind of thing, Uchiha Ryun would surely be fooled and follow him back to learn sage techniques without hesitation.
Damn it! The Shikkotsu Forest had produced a perfect sage mode user. Now, only Ryūchi Cave and Mount Myōboku were left without one. Moreover, the White Snake Sage had personally ordered that if Uchiha Ryun wasn't brought back, Manda would be fired!
Kuso!
While Manda was lost in thought, a giant toad hopped over from the distance. Despite its large size, its movements were agile, and it didn't alert anyone.
It walked up to Manda and threw a punch. Manda widened its eyes, then opened its mouth wide to bite the giant toad.
"Gamabunta, what brings you here? Get lost! This kid is the successor of Ryūchi Cave!" Manda roared, treating Uchiha Ryun with more warmth than it had ever shown Orochimaru.
Gamabunta snorted. "Has he agreed to it? Then make him transform into a dragon. Since he hasn't started training yet, he isn't part of Ryūchi Cave." With that, it spat out a stream of toad oil.
Manda immediately burrowed underground, then reappeared, ready to attack. At that moment, countless slugs fell from the sky, merging into one as large as Manda and Gamabunta.
The two immediately quieted down. This slug represented the Slugs Sage herself. Every slug was her clone. As an elder, they had no right to act arrogantly in her presence.
"Young man, you are special. Your talent surpasses even that of Hashirama Senju. No matter which sage region's teachings you choose, you will master perfect sage mode in a very short time," the Slugs Sage said gently.
"Thus, the Three Great Sage Regions all wish to form a bond with you, leading to today's visit. We apologize for the disturbance," the Slugs Sage's voice was warm.
"Now, you may choose any of the three sage regions and sign a contract with them. You can then go to the sage region to train in sage techniques at any time." Gamabunta also stopped fighting with Manda and extended a friendly gesture to Uchiha Ryun.
Manda added, "As long as you are willing to join Ryūchi Cave, I will fight for you free of charge until the day you die!"
Uchiha Ryun looked at Manda, his eyes flickering. After all, even Orochimaru had to offer sacrifices to summon Manda.
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