Yellow sand filled the sky, with weathered rocks standing everywhere.
"When is Grandpa Sage of the Six Paths coming back? Everyone's been bewitched by Uchiha Shirou now,"
In the desert, Naruto Uzumaki spoke unwillingly, surrounded by Uchiha Obito of the Akatsuki and a group of people summoned by Edo Tensei.
"Sage of the Six Paths! The disaster of the ninja world!"
The previous Kage resurrected by Edo Tensei all frowned, especially Tobirama Senju, who looked seriously at his elder brother.
"Big brother, it seems that after our deaths, the ninja world has fallen into disaster."
Hashirama Senju nodded solemnly, but the next moment, he let out a big laugh, speaking to someone else who had just stepped out of the coffin.
"Haha, Madara, I didn't expect you'd awaken the Rinnegan and even plan the Infinite Tsukuyomi!"
Hashirama's hearty laugh echoed, making the recently resurrected Uchiha Madara's face look extremely ugly as he snorted coldly.
"Obito, is this the surprise you prepared for me?!"
At this moment, Madara's face was very unsightly. He had plotted for so many years in this world, only for Obito to tell him after being resurrected that even the Sage of Six Paths had appeared.
Obito even claimed Infinite Tsukuyomi was a thousand-year conspiracy to revive Kaguya Otsutsuki.
"Madara!"
Seeing Madara, Obito's face was also grave as he said in a deep voice, "We are now saving the ninja world."
"Everyone, we must stop this conspiracy. For now, let's hold them off to buy time. When Grandpa Sage of Six Paths returns, we'll succeed."
With his Talk-no-Jutsu skills, Naruto excitedly rallied everyone, as if saying that if they didn't resist, the world would be ruled by the enemy.
The entire ninja world would again fall into the hands of a disaster like Kaguya Otsutsuki.
Behind them, the dense army of White Zetsu and innumerable Edo Tensei summons stood. Under Naruto's persuasion, especially as he revealed the power of the Sage of Six Paths,
Many hesitated and finally began to waver and nod in agreement.
"Don't worry, many of our friends are also in the Allied Shinobi Forces. As long as we trust each other, their conspiracy will never succeed."
With Naruto's excited gaze, the Allied Shinobi Forces were not a problem. After all, Gaara from the Sand would surely help him.
Both Iwagakure and Kumogakure had defected to their side too. Now, what he needed to do was to show everyone on the battlefield—his former comrades—the true face of Uchiha Shirou's conspiracy.
By then, everyone would join forces and defeat the enemy.
As Naruto was passionately persuading everyone, the Allied Shinobi Forces had already engaged the White Zetsu army.
Each division of the Shinobi Alliance encountered some resistance, but not much.
Moreover, the White Zetsu army and Edo Tensei elites were fighting and retreating, drawing the battles toward the weathered rock formations in the sandstorm.
...
Inside a forest, the sounds of battle rumbled on.
But within one wooded area, the Konoha rookies of this world all looked in awe at the person before them.
"Naruto, you've grown even stronger."
Lee exclaimed excitedly. Choji, looking at the short golden-haired, warmly smiling Namikaze Naruto, couldn't help but sigh:
"Namikaze Naruto, if only the Naruto of our world could be half as good as you."
However, among the crowd, Kiba Inuzuka exploded with anger upon hearing this:
"Don't mention that bastard Uzumaki Naruto to me! Akamaru died because of him, and he had the nerve to say it was just a dog. Now he's even siding with the ones who killed our parents and caused the Nine Tails' disaster.
Naruto is already a missing-nin as decreed by the Hokage. He's no longer my comrade, and I don't recognize such a bastard as my comrade!"
Thinking of Akamaru's death, Kiba seethed with rage, and the others fell silent.
Even Ino Yamanaka hesitated, finally sighing and shaking her head, "How did Naruto become like this, siding with those who caused the Nine Tails disaster and killed so many of us?"
Neji Hyuga was silent, but the coldness in his eyes showed that after the last incident, all bonds with Naruto were severed.
This time, his actions had completely split them apart. Konoha had even issued an S-class missing-nin notice.
"Naruto!"
Sakura Haruno also sighed softly, shaking her head, "Maybe it's because Naruto grew up without parents—he can't understand this kind of hatred."
"Don't be so sad, everyone. From Lord Shirou, we know the Naruto of this world has always lived under a conspiracy. Even his character and will have long been influenced by Asura's will, that's why…"
With golden hair and a warm smile, Namikaze Naruto gently explained, making everyone smile.
Uzumaki Naruto simply could not compare to Namikaze Naruto.
Namikaze Naruto's appearance had even replaced Naruto's position. If Naruto saw this, one wonders if he'd break down.
With two flashes of lightning, two Uchiha Sasukes appeared.
The older was this world's Sasuke, calm and nodding slightly at his former comrades.
"The White Zetsu army ahead has retreated. Our next step is the final battle."
The younger Sasuke was from another world, and grew up together with Namikaze Naruto, also a Jinchuriki of Kurama, and much sunnier by comparison.
"Don't worry, everyone. The people from our world have entered this one, and we'll give everyone a big surprise in the final battle."
Sasuke and Naruto exchanged a hearty smile.
Meanwhile, each Allied Force division was advancing rapidly, and intelligence from the front was constantly coming into headquarters.
…
Allied Shinobi Forces Command Center.
"Hokage-sama, our forces have won at the beach…"
"We've repelled the enemy in the forest area…"
In the large command center, Fifth Hokage Tsunade, Fifth Mizukage Mei Terumi, Third Tsuchikage Onoki, and Fourth Raikage A sat in command.
Listening to the reports, Tsunade rested her chin on her hands, showing a satisfied smile.
"It seems our battle has achieved initial victory."
Onoki, however, frowned slightly and said in a deep voice:
"Hokage, we can't get careless. According to the front reports, the enemy's clear aim is to gather our forces in one place. This is the true final battleground."
"Indeed."
Fifth Mizukage Mei Terumi nodded solemnly. The three of them were acting, while only Fourth Raikage A was clueless.
"So, what are we waiting for? Now's not the time to sit at the rear. According to Konoha intel, all previous Kage will be at the final battlefield.
It's time for us to go together."
Fourth Raikage A roared impulsively, seemingly trying to take the lead.
Secretly, he was coldly plotting to give Konoha and Kirigakure a big surprise at the front lines.
But he didn't realize that Tsunade and Mei Terumi were secretly sneering, and Onoki's eyes held ridicule.
He thought he was tricking Konoha and Kirigakure, but little did he know, he was all alone.
"Alright, pass down the order: all divisions converge, this is the final battlefield!"
As the Supreme Commander, Tsunade stood up and directly gave the order for the decisive battle.
Seeing this, A smiled, and so did Onoki; the two exchanged glances, their smiles widening.
Mei Terumi's exposed green right eye curved like a crescent moon as if she was looking forward to something.
...
At the same time, Uchiha Shirou was in the rear of Konoha.
"This power from devouring Otsutsuki Hagoromo is being absorbed rapidly, but it still needs time. So not only are they stalling, but so are we."
Senju Tsunade's calm voice echoed as she thoroughly checked Shirou's data.
"Otsutsuki Hagoromo and even Six Paths Obito, this is already Six Paths power. The fusion is high, but it still needs time…"
Shirou, rising from the bed, smiled and nodded after hearing the report.
"I can feel it myself. It won't be long before I can use this power. The God Tree's energy is truly impressive."
After devouring Sage of Six Paths' body's energy, he never expected such a powerful aftereffect.
Standing nearby, Kaguya nodded slightly and explained the origin of this power.
"The God Tree's fruit energy was too vast, and combined with the threat of the Otsutsuki clan, I used part of the God Tree's energy and Yin-Yang power to create Otsutsuki Hagoromo and Hamura.
They're the embodiment of the God Tree's energy, and during creation, I borrowed this world's power…"
Turns out, Kaguya had injected the God Tree's energy into the fetuses of this world, which is why Hagoromo and Hamura could age and die.
Unlike the Otsutsuki clan, who are immortal.
"During my millennium of sealing, Hagoromo devoured Hamura; his power's source was the soul. If we can recover that power, we can go even further…"
With Kaguya's explanation, Shirou and Tsunade understood.
The Sage of Six Paths was essentially a portion of the God Tree's power, but with consciousness and a body, growing stronger through training.
In simple terms, if Kaguya accepted them as her sons, then the Sage of Six Paths was her creation.
If not, then the Sage was just a seed grown from the God Tree's fruit, meant to be harvested when strong enough.
Hearing this, Shirou laughed, "No wonder Hagoromo fears you, Kaguya. He's afraid you'll harvest him one day."
This reminded Shirou of the other two Otsutsuki members, Momoshiki and Kinshiki.
Didn't Kinshiki turn into a red chakra fruit for Momoshiki to eat?
Perhaps Kaguya also had this idea at first.
Thinking of this, Shirou smiled at Kaguya. The simple-minded Kaguya didn't hide her thoughts, nodding calmly:
"Yes, at first I did treat Hagoromo and Hamura as fruit; that's the Otsutsuki custom. But after seeing them experience emotions, I thought of myself."
At this, Kaguya's expression dimmed. She was food for the Ten Tails; if not for killing Isshiki at the last moment, she'd have been eaten.
Her tone was calm, but her eyes showed she truly cared for her two children after they were born and developed feelings.
Otherwise, she wouldn't have been sealed for a thousand years and shed tears over them.
Tsunade gritted her teeth in contempt for Hagoromo's actions.
A thousand years ago, Hagoromo Otsutsuki, just because of a toad, and fear of his mother, did this beastly thing.
"But it doesn't matter now."
Kaguya raised her head and smiled, especially when she looked at Shirou, her eyes shining brightly.
"I'm not alone anymore. We'll face the Otsutsuki together."
One person is lonely, but when someone stands in front of her, Kaguya—so easy to trust—feels safe.
"The Otsutsuki clan, huh? It's almost time."
Shirou smiled. With his and Kaguya's power, once they finished absorbing the grown Sage of Six Paths, they'd have enough strength to protect themselves.
…
As the ninja world was in turmoil, Otsutsuki Hagoromo used a treasure to travel through time and arrive in the future of another world.
Boruto!
...
"Grandpa Sage so much has happened. Don't worry, I'll stop this disaster."
In the Boruto world, the Seventh Hokage Naruto Uzumaki, with even shorter blond hair, spoke resolutely, slapping his bandaged arm on the desk.
This filled Hagoromo with relief, but also some suspicion.
"Naruto, you're already Hokage, so why have you gotten weaker over the years?"
Faced with the Sage's suspicion, Naruto scratched his head with an embarrassed smile.
"Ahaha, Grandpa Sage, you know how much work a Hokage has to do."
Hagoromo didn't think much of it and even smiled.
He originally thought it would be dangerous, but things had gone surprisingly smoothly.
Seventh Hokage Naruto Uzumaki, and himself in this world—two Sages of Six Paths + Naruto at Six Paths level.
While the enemy had only two at the Six Paths level: Kaguya Otsutsuki and Uchiha Shirou.
And if things went according to plan, even Obito could reach the Six Paths level.
By then, it would be four Six Paths vs. two Six Paths—the advantage would be his.