Sea surface.
Naruto brought Urashiki here. At this moment, the surface of the sea was completely calm, without even the slightest ripple. The two of them stood lightly on the water, floating as if the laws of gravity simply did not apply to them.
Urashiki looked at Naruto and asked casually,
"What are you planning to do next?"
Naruto took a deep breath, then slowly exhaled. His gaze moved toward the distant horizon.
"There are still some matters on Earth that haven't been resolved yet. Once everything here is completely settled and there are no hidden dangers left, I will step into the universe."
Urashiki nodded slightly. At this point, he was already firmly tied to Naruto's fate. Whether he liked it or not, they were on the same boat.
"Then don't forget," Urashiki continued, "how do you plan to deal with the people sent by the Ōtsutsuki God?"
Naruto turned his head and looked directly at Urashiki.
"With the current strength of the two of us, even if they arrive, killing us won't be easy for them."
Urashiki fell silent, clearly thinking it through. Naruto stepped forward on the sea and continued analyzing calmly.
"Think about it. The Ōtsutsuki God will definitely send a combat force stronger than Momoshiki and Kinshiki. But I'm no longer the Naruto I used to be. I've absorbed Kaguya's chakra, Toneri's power, and Isshiki's bloodline. Right now, my strength is already terrifying."
Naruto's eyes carried an unmistakable sense of absolute confidence.
Urashiki could not deny this. Naruto at this moment was indeed frighteningly powerful. That was precisely why Urashiki had stolen part of Isshiki's chakra earlier—he was wary of Naruto becoming too strong.
Naruto then looked straight at Urashiki and said seriously,
"Even if multiple Ōtsutsuki come, at best they'll only be equal to me, or slightly stronger. As long as you stand on my side and strike from the shadows at the right moment, nothing will go wrong. This plan depends on you."
Urashiki raised his head and met Naruto's gaze.
Naruto smiled faintly and continued,
"Urashiki, you should understand something. If you wanted to betray me, it would actually be very easy. You're an Ōtsutsuki. You could locate your clansmen, lead them here, and kill me. But if you do that, your fate will already be sealed."
Naruto's tone was calm, but every word struck deeply.
"The reason Kaguya attacked Isshiki back then was because she was unwilling to be sacrificed. Even knowing she would eventually be suppressed or killed, she still chose freedom—even if it was only for a short time."
Naruto paused, then continued,
"You've studied Earth's history. You know Kaguya once ruled this planet. She had absolute freedom. She was the master of this world, threatened only by the beings beyond the stars."
Urashiki fell into deep thought.
Naruto was right.
During the time he spent hiding, Urashiki had studied Earth's history in detail. When he saw the records of Kaguya ruling the world, it would be a lie to say he wasn't envious. Kaguya rebelled against the destiny imposed by the Ōtsutsuki God and lived her own life.
Urashiki was extremely conceited.
And the more conceited someone was, the more they desired power worthy of that pride.
His hunger for chakra was deeper than that of most Ōtsutsuki.
After fully understanding Naruto's implication, Urashiki finally smiled.
"Naruto Uzumaki, don't worry. I won't betray you. I hope our cooperation will be… pleasant."
Naruto smiled in return and said calmly,
"Of course. When I stand at the top of the universe one day, I hope you'll still be standing there with me, Urashiki."
Urashiki gave a knowing smile, then leaped upward and vanished into the air.
"Naruto, I'll monitor the movements in the starry sky. The moment they arrive, I'll inform you."
Naruto waved lightly.
"Thanks."
After Urashiki left, Naruto activated the Flying Thunder God Technique and disappeared in a flash. The next instant, he reappeared on the small island from before.
"Uncle Orochimaru, Kabuto, how is it going?"
When Suigetsu saw Naruto arrive, he immediately ran over excitedly.
"Naruto, you have no idea! Orochimaru and Kabuto have been talking non-stop since you left. I can't even get a word in! And Jūgo has been standing on a high rock the whole time, muttering something about being on guard!"
Naruto instantly understood Suigetsu's frustration. A chatterbox like him, suddenly stuck with two research maniacs and surrounded by familiar glass containers—it was torture.
"It's fine," Naruto said with a smile. "You can treat it as learning something new."
Suigetsu crossed his arms and complained loudly,
"I'm not interested in this stuff at all!"
Naruto chuckled but didn't respond. Instead, he walked toward Orochimaru and Kabuto.
Kabuto looked up and smiled.
"Naruto, the two people you care about are indeed extraordinary."
"Oh?" Naruto asked. "How so?"
Kabuto adjusted his glasses and said seriously,
"Their physiques are stronger than all the experimental subjects here. They show clear signs of human transformation—but not organ modification. It's their entire physical structure."
"Physique?" Naruto repeated thoughtfully.
Kabuto nodded.
"Yes. It's somewhat similar to my own transformation from a snake into a dragon, but not exactly the same. Something about it feels… different."
Hearing this, Orochimaru finally put down the book in his hands. He let out a hoarse laugh, then looked at Kabuto.
"Kabuto, your transformation was the result of your own efforts and the absorption of natural energy. These two are different. They were directly injected with a form of data—or more precisely, chakra."
Orochimaru continued calmly,
"Of course, this also depends on their compatibility. Their bodies were suitable for this chakra, allowing them to grow stronger. That's why you see similarities."
Kabuto nodded in realization.
"As expected of Lord Orochimaru."
Orochimaru laughed softly.
"You'll understand it fully after studying it yourself. In this regard, you've already surpassed me."
Naruto stepped forward and asked,
"Do these two have the conditions to awaken now?"
Orochimaru nodded confidently.
"Absolutely. I've had Kabuto prepare the awakening solution. Once it's added and absorbed for a while, they'll wake up directly."
Kabuto walked over and took out two freshly prepared bottles of reagent.
Naruto's expression brightened.
"Very good. As expected of you, Uncle Orochimaru. Kabuto, please."
Orochimaru gave Kabuto a look, and Kabuto nodded.
Two snake heads emerged from beneath Kabuto's robe, each holding a bottle. The snakes slowly extended toward the two massive glass cultivation tanks and poured the reagents into the injection ports.
The liquid flowed through the tubes and into the tanks, circulating again and again.
Inside the glass containers, the two bodies still had their eyes closed, floating gently in the liquid. As the reagent spread, their expressions gradually changed. Pain appeared on their faces. Their brows furrowed, their limbs twitched, and bubbles rose continuously.
Orochimaru watched intently.
"It's almost time. The reagents are taking effect."
Kabuto nodded and gestured for Naruto to step back.
Suddenly—
"Crash!"
One of the tanks began shaking violently. The person inside woke up.
Kabuto flicked his hand.
Bang!
The glass shattered, water splashing everywhere as the figure inside fell out.
Moments later, the second tank shattered as well.
Two children, both appearing seven or eight years old, lay on the floor, gasping for air and coughing up water.
Naruto stepped forward, his eyes narrowing slightly.
"…Kawaki?"
He turned his gaze to the other child.
"…Code?"
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