Chapter 737

Looking at Yhwach's expression, Hitsugaya Tōshirō fell silent, for he knew Yhwach spoke the truth: neither Yamamoto Genryūsai Shigekuni nor Byakuya Kūkaku possessed the same terrifying regenerative power as Aizen.

Even if Byakuya Kūkaku and Yamamoto Genryūsai Shigekuni faced Aizen again, the outcome would be identical to the last time—a catastrophic disaster for Ishgaria and the Shinobi World.

Of course, the current Yhwach is vastly different from the one who once sought to replace the Soul King.

For the current Yhwach has no desire to destroy the Soul King; after experiencing the power capable of annihilating the entire world, he has made peace—power no longer satisfies him.

Now he seeks only to protect the Soul Society; for Yhwach, no matter where Aizen hides, he must face the Soul King's judgment, or else it would be no different from disgrace.

Glancing at the reluctant Hitsugaya Tōshirō, Yhwach sighed and turned his gaze to Ōtsutsuki Hagoromo, who stood silently aside.

"You are the strongest in this world, aren't you? For us, the most urgent task is to pursue Aizen—someone with his temperament is a grave threat to this world."

"So I believe we shouldn't waste time debating which side I belong to—we don't have that luxury."

"Indeed, I think the same. Then, Mr. Yhwach, let us all proceed to the Akatsuki base. Only after we kill the traitor you speak of will we have a chance to win."

Hearing Ōtsutsuki Hagoromo's words, Yhwach nodded—he saw this as perhaps the only viable path.

Thus, for Yhwach, the most critical task was to locate Aizen's whereabouts; if Aizen hid in this world, it would be extremely troublesome, so it was best to eliminate him in one strike.

Seeing Yhwach's expression, Ōtsutsuki Hagoromo nodded as well—he held the same view, for now, the best course was to contain all threats.

"Then let us proceed directly to the Akatsuki camp—I fear we may be too late. Though my mother is powerful, Ōtsutsuki Isshiki is no weakling; we must resolve the Akatsuki members swiftly."

Looking at Ōtsutsuki Hagoromo, Yhwach smiled and nodded—he knew the most urgent task now was to eliminate Aizen.

Soon, under the guidance of the Six Paths Sage Ōtsutsuki Hagoromo, all arrived at the Akatsuki base. Now that the Rain Country incident had been exposed, the Akatsuki base had relocated to a mysterious place—the valley where the Divine Tree first descended.

"We've arrived. I don't know how many mysterious beings are within the Akatsuki—this Akatsuki is no longer comparable to the old one; at least several powerful entities have fully joined. Be careful."

Looking at the Akatsuki base, Sakura Haruno's face showed a trace of solemnity; as the sole Konoha member to have suffered an Akatsuki invasion, she knew well the terror of the Akatsuki.

Though during the final battle with Konoha, the Akatsuki's ostensible strongest member, Xuanwozhang Sect, had died, to her, the Akatsuki remained mysterious and dangerous.

"So, at last, you've returned—magic users of Ishgaria. Let the battle begin."

As Sakura Haruno warned others of the Akatsuki's danger, a familiar voice reached everyone's ears.

Before the forces of Ishgaria, the Shinigami, and the Shinobi, Xuanwozhang Sect stepped forward slowly, smiling at them.

Seeing Xuanwozhang Sect in this state, the Shinigami and Ishgaria members' expressions darkened—they recognized this Xuanwozhang Sect as the one who had appeared in their world.

Sakura Haruno (of the Nao Zhao clan) also felt puzzled upon seeing Xuanwozhang Sect, but when she noticed the Six Paths of Pain beside him, she suddenly understood.

"You're the Akatsuki leader Xuanwozhang Sect, whom Naruto spoke of?"

"How is this possible? Naruto said you died after using the Outer Path: Samsara of Heavenly Life Technique—how could you reappear in this world?!"

Looking at Xuanwozhang Sect, Sakura Haruno's gaze was filled with shock; as Naruto's sole remaining teammate in Konoha, she knew more Akatsuki secrets than almost anyone—perhaps second only to Hokage Tsunade—so his appearance stunned her deeply.