Chapter 96 - CHAPTER 96:

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The Telescope Technique, as long as you know the chakra attribute of the other party, allows you to use the crystal ball to view their current situation.

On the side of the Sage of Six Paths, as a soul body, as he said, his current existence is merely insurance—an echo of consciousness created by the residual chakra he left behind.

He can no longer perform the task of resealing his mother alongside his younger brother, as he did in the past.

That is why someone else must do it now.

And that someone cannot be just anyone. He must possess vast chakra reserves, which means his bloodline must stem from either Indra or Ashura.

The two sons clashed endlessly, and eventually, their reincarnated chakra began to counterbalance each other throughout time.

The Sage of Six Paths foresaw this. So he devised a plan. If something ever went wrong in the future, this soul imprint he left behind could track down the reincarnated chakra of his sons, unite them once more, and resolve the crisis.

The question now was—how to locate those two descendants?

Toad Maru's assistance became vital.

And Sage of Six Paths' current appearance reflected his Rinnegan.

So it was highly probable that his descendants would also possess the Rinnegan.

That, at least, was the hope.

But if Black Zetsu were aware of this, he'd probably sneer—look at how diluted the bloodline of this ninja world has become.

Still Rinnegan?

Sage of Six Paths, are you dreaming?

But now—

"This is Nagato..."

A glow appeared in the crystal ball held by the Great Toad Sage.

The chakra had locked onto Nagato.

Then—

Within the vision cast by the crystal ball, everyone saw a dimly lit chamber. There, a skeletal figure with red hair soaked his legs in a nutrient-filled solution.

"This is..."

"A descendant of the old man..."

Sage of Six Paths froze for a moment.

"This is Nagato," said the Great Toad Sage.

"Can you sense whether this chakra was inherited from Indra or Ashura?"

"Let me sense it," replied Sage of Six Paths.

He closed his eyes.

The surrounding toads immediately noticed that when Sage of Six Paths closed his eyes, the light around them dimmed entirely.

Even as a soul fragment, the Sage of Six Paths retained overwhelming power.

"I sense it. This chakra on Nagato's body—belongs to Indra."

Sage of Six Paths opened his eyes slowly.

"Then that confirms one of them."

The Great Toad Sage finally relaxed.

Everything was proceeding smoothly. If the seal on Ōtsutsuki Kaguya were to be undone, then they could quickly reseal her.

Mount Myōboku would remain safe for the time being.

The Great Toad Sage exhaled deeply.

"Very well, then record Nagato's current location," instructed Sage of Six Paths.

"Once we confirm Ashura's chakra reincarnation, I will grant them the power of the Six Paths. At the same time, I'll teach them the Six Paths Planetary Devastation sealing technique."

As a result, the Great Toad Sage's claw gently closed, and the light from the crystal ball faded away. It returned to its usual dormant form.

But this was not the end—merely the beginning. The next child of destiny had to be located.

Wasn't Jiraiya doing a splendid job?

The Great Toad Sage thought so.

With a flick of his claw, the crystal ball glowed once again.

Light shimmered and solidified.

Eventually, the image stopped—freezing upon the view of an old building.

There was a visible sign bearing the emblem of Konoha.

And this place—it appeared to be Konoha's Hokage office.

"Now we're observing another Rinnegan wielder," the Great Toad Sage said.

"Although I initially assumed it wouldn't be Kitahara Hitoshi, but rather Minato's child..."

"But you've already sensed Indra's chakra in Nagato, and since Nagato has the Rinnegan..."

"Then the symbol of your lineage should also be the Rinnegan."

"The second target now is a Konoha ninja named Kitahara Hitoshi," said the Great Toad Sage.

"Konoha?" Sage of Six Paths was unfamiliar with the term.

"Well… how do I explain it? The current era is a thousand years after yours. The people you empowered became ninjas, and those ninjas formed villages to maintain peace."

"The village that led this initiative was Konoha."

"And its founder was Senju Hashirama, the rival of Uchiha Madara."

"Judging by his chakra, he should be Ashura's reincarnation," the Great Toad Sage added.

Hearing Toad Maru praise Ashura, Sage of Six Paths gently stroked his beard.

"I always knew that Ashura inherited both my strength and my compassion."

"So even his descendants—the next reincarnations of Ashura's chakra—would reflect those same traits."

Sage of Six Paths seemed somewhat comforted, and the anxiety on his face began to soften.

Then the village created by Ashura's successor must be peaceful. The Sage of Six Paths seemed to be in a good mood. The ninja world was at peace.

Peace is only momentary. After Senju Hashirama's death, the ninja world fell into chaos across the villages. It seems that the number of ninjas who died over the past sixty years far exceeds what it would have been if the villages were never established, Fukasaku Toad began to speak.

So little Jiraiya was also very sad and traveled across the ninja world to find the child of destiny, Fukasaku Toad added.

Huh? The Sage of Six Paths froze momentarily.

Immortal Shenzuo was struck again by Immortal Shima.

Toad Fukasaku finally realized that he might have said something inappropriate.

Great Toad Sage interrupted, Those matters aside, what's important now is dealing with the seal on Ōtsutsuki Kaguya.

Yes. The Sage of Six Paths hesitated briefly before nodding.

At that moment, the Great Toad Sage glared at Fukasaku Toad, and Shima Toad quickly pushed Fukasaku to the back.

Her insight was keener than Fukasaku's, and she clearly sensed that now was not the time to speak too freely.

They were useful for background, but then everyone's eyes turned to the crystal ball.

The Telescope Technique used by the Great Toad Sage captured the second Rinnegan holder, Kitahara Hitoshi.

Kitahara Hitoshi. Short black hair, a handsome yet composed face with dignified features, and golden pupils in his eyes.

No visible fluctuations.

This kid is very handsome, said the Sage of Six Paths, but he has no Rinnegan.

This… the Great Toad Sage was momentarily stunned.

Jiraiya clearly said...

Well, is it possible that the Rinnegan is sealed away? the Great Toad Sage quickly suggested.

Do you think I can seal away the Rinnegan? said the Sage of Six Paths.

The Great Toad Sage had always seen the Sage of Six Paths in a constant state of Rinnegan activation, always surrounded by purple chakra entanglement.

There was even one more eye on his forehead — the Rinnegan Sharingan.

And the Sage of Six Paths is the source of the ninja world's bloodline, so his Rinnegan cannot be sealed. That would mean... Jiraiya's information about Kitahara Hitoshi's Rinnegan is false?

Ah, Jiraiya... have you been chasing false intel for fifty years?

The Great Toad Sage quickly responded, So that was just a probing error—

Then think again, the Great Toad Sage said.

Toad Maru, I am only in a soul state, and I don't have much time left, the Sage of Six Paths seemed slightly annoyed. So hurry, confirm the identity of the current generation who inherited Ashura's chakra.

Wait then... the Great Toad Sage nodded.

Wait a moment.

Maybe I was wrong. But maybe I was right all along.

I once had a precognitive dream. It predicted a great battle in the ninja world, one that could even lead to its destruction. A child of destiny would rise to solve it.

Now that I think about it, maybe that great battle refers to the one currently looming, the Great Toad Sage said.

If that's true, then the other child of destiny must be Minato's child.

So Jiraiya may have misunderstood.

Oh, said the Sage of Six Paths. Then why didn't you act to stop it?

According to what you said before, the previous generation inheritor of Indra's chakra is Uchiha Madara, correct?

He's already dead, and resurrection would require a celestial-level spell.

So, if you had countered the celestial spell earlier, he couldn't have been revived?

If he doesn't return, wouldn't that mean the Six Paths Planetary Devastation seal would remain unbroken? asked the Sage of Six Paths.

A very logical question.

But the Great Toad Sage froze.

That… was something he hadn't considered?

And now he has to shoulder the responsibility for Uchiha Madara?

He didn't want that!

I'm old, old friend, the Great Toad Sage quickly pleaded. Look at me, how could my mind be so clear in this state?

And this is a precognition dream. These things occurred recently. Just now, I dreamed that my old friend became Planetary Devastation, and I wanted to go with you.

So...

Cough cough... the Great Toad Sage hurriedly coughed twice.

He knew the Sage of Six Paths was benevolent.

Too true.

I made a mistake earlier. Don't take it to heart, Toadmaru, the Sage of Six Paths nodded. And you're just a toad.

No strength of your own.

In the past, you helped me greatly with the magic spell that saved my brother.

And after all, it's Indra and his descendants who are stirring up trouble.

With that, the Sage of Six Paths sighed deeply.

Let's not talk about these things. Let's focus on what we can do now, the Great Toad Sage spoke up again. The Nagato we saw earlier had Rinnegan.

However, I also saw in my precognitive dream that there is a ninja named Uzumaki Naruto in Konoha who is very likely to inherit Ashura's chakra.

His character is generous and radiates absolute goodness.

He was rejected by ordinary people in Konoha, yet he didn't fall into darkness. He endured and persevered.

It's not easy, the Great Toad Sage hurriedly shared everything he knew from his dream. A person like that—I believe he's Ashura's successor.

Oh... the Sage of Six Paths stroked his beard.

Oh?

Ashura's successor lived such a life? Why was he ostracized? asked the Sage of Six Paths.

Uh... the Great Toad Sage suddenly felt stuck.

Why did everything feel off today?

But Naruto's hardships—what did they matter right now?

So he quickly added, I don't know the details, but the main point is that Uzumaki Naruto is likely Ashura's chakra successor.

Although Toad Maru seemed different than before and his words less certain, for the Sage of Six Paths the priority remained sealing his mother, Kaguya.

According to Kamamaru, a thousand years had passed in the ninja world.

And the mother resurrected after a millennium would surely seek to reunite all chakra.

So they had to act swiftly.

And now...

The Great Toad Sage quickly rubbed his claws, and the crystal ball changed.

Before them appeared Konoha's Hokage office building.

Then Kitahara Hitoshi appeared again in the crystal ball.

The Great Toad Sage paused.

Toadmaru?

Uh... maybe it's a Ninjutsu malfunction... I haven't used Ninjutsu in a long time.

Ninjutsu, Telescope Technique!

The Great Toad Sage quickly rubbed his claws again, the crystal ball vanished, then reappeared, and once more showed Konoha's Hokage office.

There sat Kitahara Hitoshi in a chair.

The Great Toad Sage hesitated. This is strange...

Why does the Telescope Technique always show Kitahara Hitoshi?

Could this be... illusion?

I'm here. It can't be an illusion, the Sage of Six Paths said firmly.

Could it be because Naruto is also in the Hokage office?

Toad murmured.

Though covered by Immortal Shima, he hadn't been removed.

And for the Great Toad Sage, Fukasaku's chatter had been foolish all day, but now, strangely, it made sense.

It's possible.

After all, Ashura's chakra successor would be valued and brought to the Hokage office—perhaps for training, the Great Toad Sage reasoned.

As if to verify his words, two more figures entered the field of vision in the crystal ball.

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