novelraw Chapter 522 522: The New World (End)
Chapter 522 522: The New World (End)
While Konoha was peaceful and harmonious, the atmosphere in the Akatsuki's base in the Land of Rain was somewhat heavy.
"Tsk, seriously."
Hidan looked at everyone with displeasure, especially Nagato, who was currently making arrangements.
He loudly grumbled, "Why do we have to do this kind of thing? Kirigakure, Iwagakure, and Konoha, can't they do it?!"
"Because we're the villains from beginning to end." Kakuzu said indifferently, counting the money in his hand.
Orochimaru licked his lips and smiled. "The Ninja World is at peace, but it still needs tempering. The will forged during the Millennium Blood War bloomed in the Final Battle, but how to pass it on—isn't that a problem?"
"So, we have to play this role?" Hidan said unhappily, carrying his scythe with great dissatisfaction.
"Damn it, I thought I could enjoy life and dedicate everything to Lord Jashin, but I still have to work."
"If you dare to offer others to Jashin indiscriminately, do you think that person from Konoha won't directly eliminate you and your Jashin together?" Nagato looked up at this moment, speaking indifferently.
These words made Hidan dare not speak rashly.
For them, the Sage of Six Paths a taboo that couldn't be spoken of lightly. Similarly, Takemi was also an existence whose name couldn't be directly called.
That was someone who had shattered the entire Ninja World, someone who had brought despair to the world. Although all of that was merely the Sage of Six Paths's arrangement, no one would doubt his ability with such power.
"Alright, I get it." Hidan sighed.
Then he cheered up and shouted, "Then let's continue being our villains, since it's already fated anyway. Good thing we're not the only ones so unlucky. Kumogakure is just as unlucky."
"Indeed, Kumogakure is also unlucky." Jūzō and Raiga both nodded.
Kisame looked at Orochimaru with curiosity. "Speaking of which, why does that person from Konoha dislike Kumogakure so much? They don't give them any chances at all."
"Jumping back and forth, self-righteous, anyone would dislike that." Orochimaru licked his lips, speaking with an amused expression.
"And I heard Jiraiya talk about their internal discussions."
"Oh, what did he say?"
"It seems that Kitagawa-sama from Konoha treats them as farming tools?"
"Farming tools?"
"Tsk tsk, I'm not clear about the rest, and we're not bad now. We can live well, change our appearance, and even go to Konoha to rest. Why not?"
"Perhaps."
The rest of the Akatsuki members nodded, after all, they had contributed to the final battle. And now they were also fulfilling the Sage of Six Paths's will to properly temper the Ninja World, so Konoha naturally gave them some preferential treatment.
What they were more curious about, however, was the definition of farming tools. How did Takemi connect the people of Kumogakure with farming tools?
"Tch, finish this quickly. I need to go to Konoha." Hidan immediately stood up, grumbling unhappily.
"That damn Kappa still hasn't told me who their damn last-place person is."
"Who is it, you bastard!"
While they were chatting, on the high tower in the Land of Rain outside the Akatsuki, Konan and Yahiko stood together.
"What do you think of this world now?"
"It's not what I imagined, but..." Yahiko looked up at the sky.
"Perhaps this is the best outcome?"
"Perhaps, at least peace has finally arrived."
Konan also smiled. Yahiko was summoned after the war through Edo Tensei, and as for revival, it seemed unnecessary.
The passage between the Pure Land and the human world had long been opened, and the Pure Land was created by the Sage of Six Paths precisely for the future great war. So, it was quite normal to summon some people and leave others.
"It's just..."
Yahiko scratched his head, speaking with immense emotion.
"I really didn't expect the truth of the world to be like this."
"Yes."
Konan nodded in agreement, but the next moment, Yahiko's words instantly changed her expression.
"Hagoromo-sama is too cruel. Even after everything is over, he still has to..."
Rumble!
Before Yahiko could finish his sentence, a roar suddenly appeared in the sky. The violent thunder seemed to pierce the world, exploding heavily above their heads.
This scene instantly left Konan and Yahiko dumbfounded, and even startled the Akatsuki members.
"What's going on?"
"I don't know, maybe some bastard is badmouthing the Sage."
"Hmm, probably. They're really courting death. Don't they know what kind of existence the Sage is?"
"Alright, stop nagging. As long as it's not an attack, let's prepare for our own matters."
Seeing that there was nothing wrong, just a thunderous sound, the Akatsuki members turned around and returned to their rooms.
Only Konan and Yahiko remained, scattered in the seemingly endless drizzle of the Land of Rain.
— — —
On the moon, Kaguya looked down at the Ninja World, her thoughts swirling.
The war was over, and she and her three sons had temporarily reconciled. Reconciliation, perhaps, was the best choice.
At least Hagoromo had proven his thoughts and ideas. At least in her opinion, Hagoromo had won.
As for what to do next, she hadn't decided yet. She wasn't interested in entering the Pure Land like her sons. And she was very curious about what would happen to the Ōtsutsuki in the future, but she wasn't sure if she could leave this place.
"After all, to the people of the Ninja World, I am the Rabbit Goddess." Kaguya shook her head, sighing inwardly, but at that moment, she suddenly sensed something.
"What are you thinking about?"
Turning her head, she saw a black hole appear in space, and the next moment, Takemi emerged from it, holding flowers.
"Let me say this first: don't back away when you see me. Am I that terrifying?"
"..."
Kaguya's figure instantly froze. She had almost instinctively recoiled. After all, this guy in front of her was too terrifying.
"Why are you here?" After a while, Kaguya asked.
"But it's rare that you actually come here to see us."
"Please, this isn't a prison, it's just that you're here temporarily." Takemi walked over with a smile, shrugging his shoulders as he continued.
"Don't forget, the moon was shattered by my sword. Although I restored the moon, everything inside needs someone to operate it, so..."
"It's basically built. Hamura and Hagoromo are quite skilled." Kaguya said.
Her gaze turned to the flowers in Takemi's hand, feeling somewhat puzzled for a moment.
"These flowers..."
"Since I'm coming to see you, I should make some preparations, shouldn't I?"
Takemi handed over the flowers, and Kaguya accepted them with a bewildered expression.
At this moment, she felt a bit strange, because in her memory, ancient humans giving flowers to the opposite sex seemed to have a different meaning.
"What, you don't like them?"
Takemi felt somewhat baffled as Kaguya stood bewildered in place.
"These are the best flowers, after all, and didn't I tell you to adapt to human life? How will you go to the Ninja World like this?"
"I can leave this place?" Kaguya's gaze became even stranger.
Takemi nodded and said with a smile, "Didn't I say this isn't a prison? You can leave if you want, but I think it's best to go to the Ninja World."
"Why?"
"You'll encounter the Ōtsutsuki outside, and I can protect you in the Ninja World. Don't forget, we're allies."
"..."
Kaguya seemed to ignore the last sentence. Her gaze became even stranger as she looked at Takemi.
Protection?
Thinking about it, it wasn't out of place for Takemi to say such a thing, because he was destined to become the Ōtsutsuki God. And more importantly, she had always been wondering if it was due to emotions that Takemi had become so powerful.
Bloodline was certainly important, but she also clearly saw the intense emotions and power that burst forth from the human will.
Takemi, an Ōtsutsuki born in the human world, accepted everything about humanity, just like her two children.
'So, that kind of emotion can bring forth greater power, whether it's Hagoromo and Hamura, and also Takemi...'
Kaguya pondered silently, and her appearance made Takemi feel strange too.
"What's wrong? You seem to have something on your mind?"
"Nothing."
Kaguya snapped back to reality, shaking her head decisively, then said, "The Ninja World, huh? It is indeed a suitable place. Should I go with you?"
"If you want, then of course, no problem."
Takemi raised an eyebrow. He felt that this Rabbit Goddess was a bit odd.
"But this is good too. Anyway, you need to adapt to the human world, and I can help you. Didn't you already adapt when you were Chakra inside me?"
"Then was then, now is now, it's different." Kaguya shook her head.
Then she asked with a somewhat amused tone, "Speaking of which, back then, did you really never think about eating me?"
"Eat?"
Takemi scratched his head. The word 'eat' had different meanings in different contexts, and in the current context, it left him speechless.
"I don't eat humans, thank you."
"I'm not human."
"..."
"Momoshiki, Urashiki, and Isshiki, you can do that too, can't you?"
"..."
"Or do you have some other motive?"
"..."
Takemi couldn't be bothered to talk nonsense with this crazy woman. No wonder her bloodline led to the Kaguya clan and the Uchiha clan, two well-known lunatics in the Ninja World.
The source, finally found.
Besides, even if he 'ate' Isshiki, Urashiki, and Momoshiki, he did so through Chakra absorption, not actual 'eating.'
"But speaking of which, Momoshiki seems to have escaped. His remaining half-body was actually able to implant Karma into White Zetsu."
As he walked further inside, Takemi stroked his chin and mused.
"However, what will happen when he returns to the Ōtsutsuki clan? Also, that Karasuki is in my hand. Maybe I can do something with it."
"Oh, by the way, don't be surprised later."
But as they were about to reach the innermost part, Kaguya, who had been following behind Takemi, holding that bouquet of fresh flowers, spoke.
"Hmm?"
Takemi was a bit puzzled and asked curiously, "What's strange or not strange?"
"You'll know later."
Kaguya opened her mouth but ultimately said nothing more, which made Takemi even more curious.
What new tricks had this Ōtsutsuki family of three or four come up with on the moon?
When they walked inside, they immediately saw a figure floating in the air, his back to all living beings. An indescribable sense of loneliness slowly emanated from him.
"Hmm? Takemi?!"
Hamura stood to the side, looking somewhat troubled, but upon noticing Takemi entering, he couldn't help but call out. But that shout instantly made the figure floating in the air, 'his back to all living beings,' react.
"Takemi!"
He let out a low growl, then turned around to reveal his face, he was the Sage of Six Paths.
The next moment, he let out a wailing, hysterical roar.
"I didn't do it! No! It wasn't me! I really didn't do it!"
"..."