Chapter 339

And Naruto is of the Ashura lineage, and half of Ashura's power comes from the Tailed Beasts!

"Six Paths Sage, why are you doing this?"

Naruto was deeply confused and profoundly shocked.

Aren't the Tailed Beasts created by the Six Paths Sage?

Then why are you now destroying them?

The Six Paths Sage remained silent, then a thought entered Naruto's mind.

"I can't tell you yet, but you'll understand later."

Naruto paused, then looked at Ishihara, then back at the Six Paths Sage.

The seemingly foolish but wise Naruto immediately guessed half of it.

It must be that Ishihara wants to devour the Tailed Beasts and become the new Ten-Tails Jinchūriki!

Ishihara's power is extremely strong—if he becomes the Ten-Tails Jinchūriki, neither me nor Sasuke could seal him!

If that happens, the ninja world might truly be destroyed!

No wonder he's the Six Paths Sage—far-sighted, he saw through everything long ago!

But

"Six Paths Sage, what about Kurama...?"

Naruto asked inwardly; he was still deeply worried about Kurama's condition.

After spending this time together, Kurama was more than just a Tailed Beast—he was Naruto's companion!

"Don't worry, Kurama will return to your body, but it will take some time to restore him to his original state."

The Six Paths Sage spoke gently in Naruto's mind; after all, he merely wanted to buy time to achieve Shinigami Transformation.

He didn't truly intend to eliminate the Tailed Beasts.

Once he succeeded in Shinigami Transformation, he wouldn't have to fear his mother breaking the seal, nor worry about other Ōtsutsuki appearing in the distant future!

Naruto finally relaxed, and after shattering all nine Tailed Beasts, the Six Paths Sage cast a meaningful glance at Ishihara.

As if to say, I'm waiting for you.

Ishihara, upon seeing that gaze, froze for a moment, then immediately tried to enter the Netherworld.

"Edo Tensei!"

Ishihara formed hand seals and roared—but Edo Tensei had no effect!

The summoned target did not appear; he could not connect to the Netherworld at all.

"Of course—he sealed it again. Looks like this guy's sealing techniques are incredibly strong."

Ishihara couldn't help but sigh; it seemed his next research direction would have to be sealing techniques.

As for the Tailed Beasts, the Six Paths Sage had scattered all nine with just one move.

It was likely the Six Paths Sage had studied chakra in extreme depth.

And discovered chakra still had flaws that required Shinigami Transformation to compensate?

For a moment, countless thoughts flooded Ishihara's mind—all speculations about the Six Paths Sage.

Remember, after sealing Kaguya, the Six Paths Sage founded the Shinobi Sect and traveled the four seas—he couldn't possibly have been just playing.

He was seeking a new realm, a new path of breakthrough!

And clearly, the spiritual particles of the Netherworld were currently the only method left.