Naruto: In Konoha Village, I awakened Wood Release at the start.

Pure Land Space.

"Two ancestors."

"You deliberately dragged the younger generation's soul into the Pure Land..."

"I suppose it's not just about recounting this ancient history?"

After Hagoromo Otsutsuki finished speaking.

Chiba slowly raised his head and asked in a calm tone.

He didn't believe that the two of them would do something so pointless.

Upon hearing this...

Hagoromo Otsutsuki and Hamura Otsutsuki exchanged a glance.

Hagoromo Otsutsuki gave a wry smile.

"You are a smart child."

"Now that you have entered the Six Paths Realm, you should have also realized the limit of your lifespan."

"All mortals are subject to birth, aging, sickness, and death. Even those in the six realms can only live for a few hundred years."

Chiba nodded slightly.

He did know about this.

The physical body is ultimately just a vessel.

No matter how vast the chakra reserves are, there is a limit to the number of times a cell can divide.

Under normal circumstances.

Even a powerful being at the Six Paths Realm only has a lifespan of a few hundred years.

"so……"

"Our two ancestors..."

"How have you managed to survive in this pure land for over a thousand years?"

This is precisely what puzzles Chiba the most.

According to Orochimaru's research, a soul will quickly dissipate if it is not nourished by a physical body.

Even a soul at the Six Paths level would absolutely not last a thousand years.

"Because of natural energy."

Otsutsuki Hamura spoke.

Upon hearing these four words...

Chiba's pupils contracted slightly.

His brain was racing, a multitude of pieces of information swirling in his mind.

Just then.

Hamura continued to explain.

"Chakra..."

"It is a power that Mother brought from beyond the heavens, and it does not belong to this planet."

"And natural energy is the original source of this planet."

"After my brother and I perished, we used the rules of the Pure Land to construct a filter."

"We constantly draw on the natural energy of this world to maintain the immortality of our souls."

boom!

A flash of lightning struck Chiba's mind.

Everything makes sense now.

Why is Sage Mode so difficult to cultivate?

Because these two old devils have drained most of the natural energy in the ninja world!

Why are there only three sacred sites with abundant natural energy?

Because the three holy lands are independent of the ninja world, they form a small barrier.

In an instant.

Chiba's eyes changed.

After all that effort...

Hagoromo and Hamura are actually parasites that feed on the ninja world!

more importantly.

The current ninja world is Chiba's private property.

Thinking about this...

A palpable killing intent erupted from the depths of Chiba's soul.

The surrounding gray mist was instantly torn apart by this violent force.

"Two ancestors."

"Do you know that the ninja world is now my territory?"

"You hide in your sacred land, stealing my resources to prolong your lives..."

"Isn't that a bit against the rules?"

Upon seeing this.

Otsutsuki Hamura snorted coldly, seemingly about to lash out.

But Hagoromo Otsutsuki stepped in first, blocking his younger brother's path.

"Child, don't be angry."

"We have clung to life until now not out of greed for life or fear of death."

"I was really worried about my mother being sealed on the moon back then."

"If our souls dissipate, once the seal is broken, no one in this world will be able to stop Mother."

Chiba let out a cold laugh.

"To prevent Kaguya Otsutsuki from destroying the world..."

"So, you've drained this planet of its natural energy?"

"What a righteous excuse."

"Now that I have set foot in the Six Paths, if Kaguya Otsutsuki dares to come out, I will naturally suppress and kill her."

"..."

Chiba's words were filled with absolute confidence.

Even if Kaguya Otsutsuki were to be resurrected and possess unlimited chakra.

With his current Sage Mode and peak Wood Release, Chiba could absolutely crush Kaguya.

"yes."

"You now possess power surpassing our peak strength."

"What's even more remarkable is that you ended the chaos and brought true peace to the ninja world."

"Therefore, we are ready to let go."

Hagoromo Otsutsuki let out a long sigh.

A sense of relief and liberation appeared in his eyes, which seemed to hold the power of reincarnation.

These words were spoken.

Chiba was stunned.

His murderous intent, which had reached its peak, was abruptly halted in mid-air.

"Let go?"

Chiba frowned.

He couldn't understand how these two old ghosts, who had schemed and lived for a thousand years, could suddenly become so enlightened.

"If it were just the two of us brothers..."

"The soul can be dispersed at any time, giving back natural energy to the present world."

"But in this pure land, we are not the only greedy parasites."

Otsutsuki Hamura picked up the conversation.

"Who else?"

Chiba's heart skipped a beat.

He believed that the only masterminds behind the ninja world were the Six Paths Brothers and Black Zetsu.

Could there be a hidden Six Paths level expert?

"Death, evil god."

"These remnants of ancient souls also possess the means to steal natural energy."

"But they are different from us."

"We do this to protect our mother."

"And they did it purely to satisfy their own greed."

A deep look of disgust appeared on Otsutsuki Hamura's face.

Chiba understood instantly.

No wonder the Reaper Death Seal can summon the Grim Reaper.

No wonder Hidan gained immortality by worshipping an evil god.

It turns out these guys are all old monsters hiding in the shadows, sucking blood!

The waters of the ninja world are deeper than he imagined.

"Since the two ancestors are ready to let go."

"These so-called gods of death and evil spirits, I will naturally cleanse them up for my ancestors!"

Chiba's tone softened a little.

As long as those two old folks don't cause any trouble.

Chiba naturally wouldn't make another move.

But death and evil gods?

Chiba will absolutely not let them get away with this.

after all.

All we need to do is return the natural energy to the ninja world.

The empire's overall combat power will experience an unprecedented explosive growth.

"You don't need to get your hands dirty."

"Death and evil gods have been operating in the Pure Land for thousands of years, and their roots are extremely deep."

"You are a living person. Once your soul is injured in the Pure Land, your physical body in this world will also suffer severe damage."

"Hamura and I have made our decision."

"We will detonate the remaining essence of our souls, taking both Death and the evil god with us in our destruction."

Hearing Chiba's words.

Hagoromo Otsutsuki shook his head.

They've wanted to deal with Death and the evil god for a long time.

however.

They are somewhat stronger than death or evil gods.

But the sudden counterattack of death and evil gods will also severely damage them!

They have endured this long in order to ensure that nothing goes wrong while watching over their mother.

now.

With Chiba, an even stronger being, now present.

They could then act freely and disappear along with death and evil gods.

Upon hearing this plan...

Chiba fell silent.

Regardless of what mistakes the Otsutsuki brothers made in the past.

At least at this moment, they are willing to sacrifice themselves for the sake of future generations.

"Two ancestors."

"Are you sure you don't need the younger generation to get involved?"

Chiba's tone became much more sincere.

He dislikes owing favors to others, especially to the dead.

"No need."

"This is the last responsibility of this old man."

"Young man, though you are arrogant, you are indeed a good emperor."

"My lineage has preserved the Hyuga clan."

"From what I've observed, the Hyuga clan in your empire seems to be doing quite well; they've even abolished the Caged Bird Seal."

"From now on, please look after them for me."

Hamura Otsutsuki waved his hand.

He gave Chiba a deep look and made his request.

"Rest assured, ancestors."

"All subjects of the empire are treated equally by me."

"As long as the Hyuga clan does not rebel, I will ensure their prosperity for generations to come."

Chiba nodded solemnly.

Hamura Otsutsuki's lips twitched slightly, a rare occurrence, as if he were smiling.

His body began to become ethereal and soon disappeared.

"child."

"Natural energy will soon return to the ninja world."

"The landscape of the ninja world may change at that time, so you should be prepared."

Looking in the direction her younger brother had gone.

A hint of sadness flashed in Hagoromo Otsutsuki's eyes.

Then.

He turned around and looked at Chiba again.

Chiba nodded.

The surge in natural energy in the ninja world will inevitably give rise to some unusual changes.

But in the face of the empire’s absolute military might, any anomaly can only be suppressed.

Seeing Chiba's reaction.

Hagoromo Otsutsuki nodded with satisfaction, and his body began to gradually dissipate.

Before it completely transforms into light.

Hagoromo Otsutsuki seemed to remember something and gave a very subtle instruction.

"If one day, Mother really breaks the seal..."

"Let's spare her life, considering she's a pitiful person."