Chapter 235

In the dimly lit space, Li Ang did not speak immediately but first observed the surrounding environment.

'Illusion? Consciousness space? Or this so-called Pure Land?'

But whichever it was, it meant that the Six Paths Sage's interference in the mortal world was now severely limited—otherwise, he wouldn't have gone through the trouble of contacting him via Uchiha Sasuke.

As Li Ang studied the surrounding environment, the Six Paths Sage spoke with a complex tone: "Did Mother have a third child besides me and Hagoromo?"

This sudden question drew Li Ang's attention—he hadn't expected such a direct opening: "If you insist, you could say I suppose that counts, barely."

Li Ang's answer was deliberately ambiguous; how the Six Paths Sage interpreted it was none of his concern.

At that moment, the old man holding the black staff gazed at the young man before him with an expression as complicated as if he'd just learned his mother had an illegitimate child outside the family.

After all, in his eyes, Li Ang's current state was utterly bizarre.

Sharingan, Senju, Uzumaki, Kaguya, Byakugan.

All were Mother's power, yet unlike him and Hagoromo—like a premature infant.

After a long silence, the Six Paths Sage changed the subject: "Do you know what happens when all nine Tailed Beasts are gathered?"

Hearing this, Li Ang couldn't help sighing inwardly.

Sure enough, the act of collecting the Tailed Beasts had alerted the other party; fortunately, because of 【Bloodline of Ōtsutsuki】, the Sage of Six Paths before him currently bore no ill will.

In that case

"I know. Mother will gain a chance to break the seal."

Li Ang bluntly acknowledged the consequences of such an act.

Seeing that he understood the risks, the Six Paths Sage immediately frowned.

He clenched his staff slightly and asked sharply: "Did Mother tell you to do this?"

Li Ang shook his head slightly: "I plan to take Mother away from this planet."

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The Six Paths Sage froze, unable to comprehend Li Ang's words.

This was a line Li Ang had just thought up—after all, the risk of releasing Infinite Tsukuyomi in the Naruto world had risen sharply.

If he truly intended to do it, he'd likely have to clash with Uchiha Sasuke and Uzumaki Naruto.

Fun fact: The Naruto Shippuden storyline spanned only one year from start to finish, meaning the two original protagonists truly achieved leapfrog growth.

So Li Ang had no idea how much of a power-up the old man had given his son.

Thinking of this, he continued: "If you don't want Mother to awaken on this planet, then I'll take her away from it."

That's right—he planned to try pulling the Ten-Tails away entirely, so he'd have the material to plant his tree when he later switched to the 【Star Tamer】 class.

As for Ōtsutsuki Kaguya…

Just taking the Ten-Tails shouldn't be a problem… right?

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A complex expression surfaced on the Six Paths Sage's aged face—he never imagined his unknown younger brother was plotting something like this.

But in the end, he rejected Li Ang's idea: "The fusion of the nine Tailed Beasts is too dangerous for this world. You must stop."

The old man didn't say what would happen if he didn't stop—but it certainly wouldn't be pleasant.

Facing the Six Paths Sage's rebuke, Li Ang replied calmly: "So you plan to keep Mother locked in that pitch-black space forever?"

Of course, he didn't even know if it was truly pitch-black—he'd never been inside.

The Six Paths Sage fell silent.

Seeing this, Li Ang knew he had an opening and offered a concession: "Then I'll take only a small portion of the Nine-Tails' chakra—just enough to awaken Mother's consciousness. Once I have it, I'll leave immediately."

But after a long silence, the Six Paths Sage still shook his head: "No. It's still too dangerous."

"I'll have Sasuke monitor you. Extract the Tailed Beasts from the Ten-Tails as soon as possible."

To him, Mother meant nothing compared to the world's safety—otherwise, he wouldn't have joined his brother to seal her in the first place.

At this point, the negotiations had completely broken down.

Hearing this, Li Ang took a slow breath and controlled his emotions: "I understand."

Before the old man could say more, he deliberately exited the space.

After his departure, the Six Paths Sage's once-complex expression gradually grew calm.

Long after, a sigh echoed through the dim space.

"Mother…"

The idea of a third child? The Six Paths Sage never thought that at all.

After all, he and Hagoromo had been dead for countless years—yet this man still looked so young.

There was only one possibility: the seal on the moon had loosened without his knowledge, and his mother had secretly sent out some of her power.

"I must deal with him quickly."

Fortunately, though he could no longer interfere in the Ninja World, he still had reliable children.