From Naruto onwards, I've become a dreamer.

Chapter 239 Following the Trend of the Times

Hagoromo Otsutsuki's stern warning undoubtedly served as a wake-up call for everyone.

Even Orochimaru, whose curiosity was at its peak, felt a sense of fear at this moment. This was the first time in his life that he had felt fear of the unknown.

Despite the lack of detailed descriptions and the vague words, everyone felt a deep tremor in their souls, and even imagined a scarlet full moon emitting an eerie, strange light.

The scarlet moonlight was obscured by a layer of black mist, making it seem less clear.

Whispers, seemingly faint and imperceptible, silently seeped into the depths of their hearts, washing over the islands of their subconscious and slowly invading the deeper layers of their astral bodies.

This process is slow and very secretive; it is a spiritual invasion at an extraordinary level.

If it were an extraordinary being from another path, even an "angel" (Sequence 2~1 are called angels) might not be able to detect it.

Uchiha Muneki, seated at the head of the table, had a pale golden gleam in his eyes as he observed the entire process of 'contamination' through his spiritual vision.

All of this only happened with his tacit approval.

Otherwise, even someone of extremely high "status" in the past could not possibly corrupt mortals based solely on a vague description. The reason he did this was to take this opportunity to observe the process of "corruption" and see if he could find a way to avoid it.

Looking at the contaminated crowd, he fell into thought: "It's very secretive. Although the level is extremely high, the degree of contamination is not severe. As long as the audience takes precautions in advance, they can completely avoid contamination. Moreover, even if they are accidentally contaminated, they can conduct self-examination and seal it afterward through another personality."

After the preliminary test was completed, he tapped his finger lightly.

boom!
Just then, the flame of the brass oil lamp corresponding to each seat suddenly surged.

In an instant, the crowd, who had just seemed to be bewitched by the 'Red Moon', suddenly woke up, broke out in a cold sweat, and showed expressions of fear.

"What is wrong with me?"

Orochimaru's pupils contracted slightly, and cold sweat poured down his back: "I think I just saw a moon?"

"Me too."

Bai Ya was still shaken, and his voice was slightly distorted and hoarse.

"I think I saw it too." Xiao Nan's face turned pale, and she felt a lingering fear.

"I...I saw a red moon." Uchiha Mikoto's reaction was even stronger; she gasped for breath, clutching her uncontrollably activated Mangekyou Sharingan, and exclaimed in horror, "And...on the moon, it seems like..."

"Shut up! Don't say any more!"

Hagoromo Otsutsuki gripped his staff and struck the ground with a resounding thud, like a thunderclap.

Uchiha Mikoto was startled awake, and once again she was drenched in sweat. This time she truly felt the strange, inexplicable murmurs and calls that seemed to come from the depths of her bloodline.

"I'm very sorry, Mr. Adam."

Hagoromo Otsutsuki looked up at the head of the table, then bowed apologetically: "Please forgive my rudeness just now. It was simply too dangerous, and I couldn't help but intervene to stop 'Moon' from continuing."

"It doesn't matter."

Uchiha Munezuki smiled and flicked his fingers on the table: "You did the right thing, there's no need to apologize."

"What...what's wrong with me?" Uchiha Mikoto gasped, still shaken. "Why? I feel like I'm out of control."

"Because you are my bloodline descendant."

Hagoromo Otsutsuki sighed bitterly and said, "The Otsutsuki are a 'cursed' clan, and you have the blood of the Otsutsuki flowing in your veins. Although it is very diluted now, it is still susceptible to the bewitching of the moon, and you are more easily 'contaminated' than anyone else."

"Pollution?" Orochimaru astutely grasped the key point.

“That’s right, it’s ‘contamination’.” Hagoromo Otsutsuki nodded, frowning as he said, “As I understand it, beings like Mr. Adam and those on the ‘moon’ possess extremely high ‘status.’ Every word they utter, and every action they take, conveys information and knowledge that is a disaster for us.”

"It's like a lower-level life form coming into contact with a higher-level power and experiencing all the adverse effects because it can't resist that power."

"Similar to going insane, physical deformities, or collapsing after directly gazing at higher forms, etc."

The group exchanged bewildered glances, listening to Hagoromo Otsutsuki's description. They seemed unable to comprehend it, yet also felt a vague sense of dread.

"Don't think I'm bluffing."

Hagoromo Otsutsuki looked at everyone and said in a deep voice, "Why do you think Mr. 'Adam' conceals his appearance? The reason is simple: it's to protect you. If Mr. 'Adam' were to reveal his true form, I'm afraid all of us would go insane and collapse because our brains wouldn't be able to comprehend his existence!"

"This has nothing to do with good or evil; it's simply that we are at a lower level and cannot comprehend the forms of higher life forms."

"Just as you wouldn't care about what mites think, even if you think your act of kindness is well-intentioned, it might be a disaster for the mite population."

So, be thankful.

"You are fortunate to have met Mr. 'Adam' and are sincerely grateful that a high-level being would so rarely show kindness to a group of 'mites'."

Yes, absolutely right, that's exactly what I'll say!

Despite his outwardly calm demeanor, Uchiha Muneki was secretly overjoyed.

If he were to say these words, although they would have some effect, they would certainly not be as effective as the Sage of Six Paths saying them.

Clearly, there was a hint of fear mixed in the way people looked at him.

Yes, who would have thought?
The always gentle Mr. Adam has turned out to be such a terrifying being.

Looking at Orochimaru, he was now sweating profusely, thankful that his little idea had only resulted in a minor warning.

It was pure luck that he wasn't killed. Wiping the cold sweat from his forehead, Orochimaru reaffirmed his faith.

Unbeknownst to many, Uchiha Muneki subtly used Hagoromo Otsutsuki's words to give everyone a warning.

Then, looking at the crowd who were all silent, exuding both respect and fear, he knew that was enough; excessive fear would only backfire.

The carrot and stick approach is the best way to discipline someone.

Thinking of this, Uchiha Munetsuki turned his gaze to Orochimaru and White Fang, and slowly said, "I want to make a deal with you. Would you be willing?"

"willing!"

“It is a great honor, Mr. Adam.”

Although they didn't know what the deal was, since it was proposed by 'Adam' himself, the two of them nodded in agreement without hesitation.

"very good."

Uchiha Muneki nodded slightly, then said, "Although the Twilight Hermitage values ​​secrecy and rarely intervenes directly in the course of the times, your encounter with the Aurora Society this time has made me realize that the trend of the times has changed, and it is time for me to follow the trend."

The crowd quieted down, waiting for the person in the head seat to speak next.

Uchiha Munetsuki sat up slightly, his tall stature radiating an invisible pressure that caused everyone present to lower their heads: "Of the five 'paths' I have mastered, you may each choose one 'path' of potions to formally advance to the 'Extraordinary.'"

As soon as these words came out, the whole audience was shocked!

(End of this chapter)