Physics is more effective than logic. This has always been an eternal truth in the ninja world.
Even Naruto, wielder of the strongest Talk no Jutsu, often only gets to speak after beating his opponent.
No matter how well-spoken the words, in the end, you still need strength to subdue the opponent.
Especially when the opponent disagrees with your philosophy and actions—nothing is more convincing than a physical beating.
However, Lux had no intention of killing Hagoromo.
First: Naruto probably wouldn't kill either.
But just beating the other party, making them realize the absolute violence possessed by Parallel World 7 Naruto and Sasuke—that was fine.
Second: Completely killing Hagoromo wasn't easy.
After all, this was only a mental space, not a physical body.
Even if the other's mental form was truly defeated, it was hard to damage their foundation, and impossible to invade their Pure Land.
But if Hagoromo preferred death over surrender, if this mental form was truly destroyed, it would be enough to severely injure them, preventing trouble for a short time.
As for another possibility—escaping the fight, fleeing this mental space back to their Pure Land.
Unfortunately, Lux had already blocked that.
Before sending Naruto and Sasuke in to distract Hagoromo, he had forcibly seized partial control rights over this mental space.
This not only gave him initiative but also prevented Hagoromo from escaping at will.
Come and go as you please?
No such good thing!
Even if they had a final escape method, that would be better.
Lux could seize the chance to lock the Pure Land dimension Hagoromo fled to, then directly storm their lair and fully eliminate this instability factor.
However, it shouldn't reach the worst step—Hagoromo was a "veteran elder" who knew when to yield.
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Watching Naruto relentlessly beat Hagoromo, even Parallel World 7 Sasuke watching felt a bit uneasy.
"Sss… Lord, how about I do it instead?"
"If Naruto keeps going like this, I'm worried…"
Sasuke didn't blame Naruto, but feared he'd directly kill Hagoromo, and that Naruto's mental state might worsen.
"No need to worry. These are all mental forms condensed by consciousness. Even if killed, it's no big deal. Besides, Naruto knows his limits."
Though Naruto looked ferocious now, Lux knew well.
As long as he hadn't fully lost reason, one could always trust Naruto's kindness and boundaries. After all, he didn't accidentally kill several Bijuu in Parallel World 7 even in extreme rage.
Of course, knowing limits was one thing.
But current Naruto held nothing back. Each landed punch made Hagoromo scream in pain.
He turned into golden light ribbons, flashing continuously in the dark space—like countless lightning bolts striking Hagoromo simultaneously. Beautiful and terrifying.
Of course, Hagoromo wasn't weak and fought back.
Sadly, he was no match for current Parallel World 7 Six Paths Naruto!
Note: Hagoromo had just split most of his power to Parallel World 6 Naruto and Sasuke. This was his lowest point—alarm fuel, weakest moment.
How could he defeat full-condition Parallel World 7 Naruto?
Though he could rely on some Six Paths mechanisms to balance; but in mechanisms and abilities, Naruto was not inferior!
Truth-Seeking Balls canceled each other, Six Paths Sage Techniques canceled, Rinnegan abilities canceled…
Anything Hagoromo could use, Six Paths Naruto could too.
Not that same-teacher techniques were impenetrable.
Rather, it was like a strong Father beating a rotten Grandpa. Truly turning the tables.
Of course, Hagoromo still had original secret techniques Naruto didn't master.
But those needed massive Six Paths Chakra to maximize power, and most were supportive.
Thus, they couldn't withstand Parallel World 7 Naruto's absolute value and mechanisms.
In fact, whenever Hagoromo used one, Naruto instantly understood all principles with Senrigan, then counterattacked with greater power!
How to fight this?
Impossible!
This was still in mental space, where Parallel World 7 Naruto couldn't open Eight Gates.
If he truly opened Eight Gates in the real world, even peak Rikudo Sennin likely couldn't withstand one full-power Naruto punch!
"…"
In under a minute, Naruto struck Hagoromo over a thousand times consecutively. Didn't even give the other a chance to speak.
Naruto didn't talk—just kept swinging fists!
It nearly collapsed Hagoromo's mind and form.
"Stop—!"
Hagoromo painfully forced out one word.
Truly worthy of being Ninshū's founding ancestor! A true endurance master.
Until his mental form nearly shattered, Hagoromo finally admitted defeat.
"Naruto, you can rest a bit."
"I think this Grandpa finally gets it."
Lux stopped still-flashing, attacking Parallel World 7 Naruto.
Naruto instantly stopped. Face changed in a second. He restrained all killing aura, returned to original cheerful look, flashed beside Hagoromo, supported him.
Current Hagoromo was utterly pitiful.
Face bruised, nose crooked, eyes swollen to slits, most Six Paths robe torn, blood covering half his face—looked near death.
Of course, not physical.
But spiderweb cracks on his body proved enough.
Current Hagoromo was so fragile that just maintaining mental form from collapsing was exhausting. No energy left to restore outer appearance…
Showed how hard Naruto beat him!
"Grandpa, sorry. I went a bit overboard…"
"But I have reasons to change the future. Please understand!"
Naruto explained sincerely, as if he wasn't the one just attacking brutally.
"…"
Hagoromo's mouth twitched. Nearly fainted from anger.
But he understood it wasn't Naruto's fault.
In the end, he was too arrogant, underestimated these three powerful enemies, thought he could negotiate a bit.
Didn't expect one Six Paths Naruto enough to crush him completely.
Truly too humiliating!
But as a millennia-old sect founder, Hagoromo was long numb to honor, shame, embarrassment. Quickly adjusted mentally.
Win is win, lose is lose.
When power unequal, all shame and anger is just powerless rage.
Immediately changing attitude and approach was the wisest choice.
"No problem."
"Didn't expect you in the future to far surpass me."
"Good, very good!"
"Come, help me. I do need to talk to that person again."
Hagoromo stated his position, spoke kindly to Naruto.
"Thank you, Grandpa."
Naruto laughed happily. Heart felt much lighter.
Though he held nothing back in brutal attack, he still felt uneasy. Luckily the other understood.
His logic did convince!
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Moments later, both sides met again.
"Nice method!"
Hagoromo looked at Lux before him. Had to sigh in admiration.
Lux didn't want pleasantries, asked directly:
"No need for small talk. Any more objections?"
"Of course not. All up to your will. I guarantee I won't interfere with any of your actions."
Hagoromo finally surrendered.
Personally guaranteed no more interference. All future actions would follow Lux and others' will.
No choice!
He clearly understood the other willing to come talk was already great respect. Likely also because of Naruto and Sasuke.
With the other's power, even if they wanted to overthrow the entire ninja world, he couldn't stop, only watch.
Even if Kaguya was freed and revived, Hagoromo felt the Naruto before him could solo-beat imperfect Kaguya to death!
Since so, what more to worry? What to fear?
Just hand everything to the other!
If he compromised and surrendered earlier, maybe avoided this pointless beating.
A thousand-plus-year-old getting beaten senseless by his Chakra reincarnation son. What nonsense?
Luckily only Naruto.
If Sasuke joined for mixed doubles, the scene would be uglier.
At this moment, sigh-filled Hagoromo seemed to finally understand his mother's feeling of being beaten senseless by him and filial son Hamura back then.
Truly too painful!
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"Good. As long as you guarantee no interference."
"Besides, I won't impose any restrictions on you."
Lux's attitude also softened.
As expected, must use logic!
In short, regardless of process, as long as Hagoromo guaranteed no more trouble. As sect-founding Sage, Hagoromo's credibility was reliable.
If he dared break promise later, Lux couldn't be blamed for acting ruthlessly!
Entire Pure Land was troublesome, but not invincible.
Destroy Pure Land, reshape Underworld, recreate Hell. For current Lux, not too hard. Just a matter of spending more time…
"Alright."
"Naruto, Sasuke; we can go."
Goal achieved, Lux didn't plan to delay more. Besides, good drama in real world still awaited.
"Wait—!"
Hagoromo suddenly interrupted. Lux turned, frowned:
"Anything else?"
"Can you stay a bit longer? I still have many questions."
Hagoromo also realized Lux and others weren't true evil enemies. Else, they wouldn't specifically seek him to negotiate.
Plus, both sides reached agreement.
Thus, he dared continue seeking info. After all, very curious about the future.
Curious about Fourth Ninja World War's true outcome? What events Naruto and Sasuke faced later? And who was this mysterious leader?
"Sure."
Lux didn't refuse.
Just leaving one person to chat with this lonely, pitiful old grandpa.
Not a big deal.
After all, time flow in mental space and real world differed. Even long chat here, outside only tens of seconds or minutes.
No need worry about time.
Lux glanced at Sasuke and Naruto.
Both exchanged looks, instantly understood.
"Lord, then I'll stay and chat with Grandpa a bit more."
Naruto smiled brightly, volunteered. If Sasuke stayed, he and Hagoromo might just stare endlessly.
"Good."
"Sasuke, we go first."
Lux snapped fingers, instantly pulled his and Sasuke's consciousness from mental space.
Leaving only Parallel World 7 Naruto and Hagoromo for private talk.
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Back to real-world battlefield.
Parallel World 7 Sasuke's returning consciousness instantly awoke, saw still-sleeping Naruto beside.
Clearly, after consciousness entered mental space, he and Naruto fell asleep.
But no security worry. After all, surrounded by major figures from six Parallel Worlds. With this luxurious lineup as guards. Forget normal enemies, even Six Paths Madara below would tense seeing it.
"Sensei, what happened? You okay?"
As Sasuke woke, Boruto immediately approached, asked concerned.
They didn't know what happened to Parallel World 7 Naruto and Sasuke. Only saw both suddenly faint, then Lux vanished.
Luckily, three Orochimarus checked, found physical condition normal, so not too worried.
Honestly, with three Orochimarus guarding, even wanting to die wasn't easy.
"No problem. Just went to mental space to meet an acquaintance."
"Then Dad?"
"He's fine too. Still inside chatting with old man Rikudo. He'll wake soon."
Sasuke stood. Not worried about Naruto.
Don't think Naruto unsafe while asleep. If enemy dared touch, guaranteed instant wake and one-punch heaven send.
If not, Kyuubi could control Naruto's body to fight instead. Still beat enemy senseless!
"By the way, where's Lord?"
"Don't know. Seems not back?"
Boruto answered. Didn't know where Tenshou Sennin went. Maybe other business?
"Good."
"By the way! Sensei, look, young you is so cool, so arrogant!"
Boruto pointed at battlefield below, shouted excitedly.
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Below, Parallel World 6 young Naruto and Sasuke fully recovered, also gained Rikudo Sennin's power and Rinnegan. Could be said extremely strong.
Both teamed up, even suppressed Six Paths Madara!
This also made three Madaras in barrier grit teeth, curse him trash.
But no choice. Six Paths Madara had some Juubi Chakra taken by Obito. Plus no fighting will, of course no match for full-condition Six Paths Naruto and Sasuke.
Taking advantage of Sakura's doubt, Six Paths Madara also reclaimed two Rinnegan, finally flew high, successfully used
Infinite Tsukuyomi!
White light covered entire ninja world, even turning night to day.
But not sunlight—Genjutsu light projected by Infinite Tsukuyomi via moon.
"Infinite Tsukuyomi?"
"This scene again…"
"Hmph! That fool really succeeded…"
"What success? All just fake deception."
Three Madaras once saw Parallel World 5 Six Paths Nagato use Infinite Tsukuyomi, so not too shocked.
Just, the closer this Six Paths Madara got to success, the dumber he looked. Continuously played and deceived by Black Zetsu.
This was why three other Madaras were angry.
"This is Infinite Tsukuyomi?"
"Terrifying Genjutsu! Coverage so vast, can cover entire world?"
"Everyone illuminated by this light falls into Genjutsu world?"
"Why are we fine?"
"It's Lord's barrier. Probably blocks Infinite Tsukuyomi light too?"
"Pity!"
"How great if this Infinite Tsukuyomi was perfect Genjutsu? Everyone lives in most beautiful dream…"
Kawaki, who most craved dreamlike beautiful life, stared at blinding white moonlight, couldn't help murmuring longing.
"Idiot! What's good about dream life? I Sennen Goroshi (Thousand Years of Death) you in real world, you can't fight back…"
Boruto slapped best friend Kawaki awake. Kawaki instantly shocked, also realized.
"Then what happens next? Many seem under Genjutsu. How did Seventh Hokage and others beat Madara?" Kawaki asked curiously.
"Next?"
"Oh!"
"Uncle Madara, next you seem to get your heart and lungs ransacked!"
Boruto seemed to recall something, immediately grinned brightly at three Uncle Madaras.
Parallel World 1 Madara: (O_o)??
Parallel World 2 Madara: (o_O)??
Parallel World 5 Madara: (O_O)??