Naruto: Sasuke Uchiha Returns from Soul Society

The Sage of Six Paths was taken aback, and a complicated smile appeared on his face.

"I see......"

He gently shook his head, the tin staff in his hand making a soft sound on the ground. "All that you've done isn't just for yourself, but also for another world that's in similar trouble, and to protect the dignity of those who have passed away?"

The Sage of Six Paths sighed, his voice tinged with emotion.

"It seems that I, the creator, have not thought as thoroughly as you, the junior."

"So, what are you planning to do next?"

He composed himself, his expression turning serious. He looked at Sasuke and asked the most crucial question.

"Are you planning to completely erase your chakra?"

Since Sasuke believes that chakra is the root of conflict and an external "cancer," then eradicating it completely and returning the world to the ancient era when there was only "soul power" and "natural energy" seems to be the most logical choice.

"Why do you do this?" Sasuke shook his head.

"Huh?" The Sage of Six Paths was taken aback, clearly not expecting Sasuke to say that.

"I admit that those who have mastered chakra haven't made any significant contributions to the world."

Sasuke stood up and paced around the campfire.

“Ninja, war, death, tool... these are the words that most directly describe chakra.”

He stopped, turned his head, and his eyes were piercing.

"Moreover, as you yourself said, chakra is not a system native to this world, but rather an external entity."

"Your mother, Kaguya Otsutsuki, is a visitor from outer space, the source of her chakra."

"It's like an invading virus that forcibly alters the original ecology of this world."

Sasuke spread his hands, looking at the flowing chakra in his palms, a cold smile curling at the corner of his lips.

“From my perspective, this energy really shouldn’t exist; the world might be a better place without it.”

The Sage of Six Paths lowered his head and remained silent.

Sasuke's words were harsh, but they were undeniable facts.

"But......"

Sasuke paused briefly, then shook his head and smiled as he continued, "That's just my opinion."

"Am I supposed to use the pretext of doing what's best for them to forcibly strip them of the power they already possess?"

“I’ve been through this.”

Sasuke's voice lowered, "Uchiha Itachi, he also used the pretext of doing what's best for me to arbitrarily decide my fate."

“He burdened me with hatred and made me live in lies. He thought this was the best protection for me, but I… I loathe it.”

"You could even say that my father..."

Sasuke felt conflicted. "He, too, entrusted me to Itachi under the guise of 'doing what's best for me.'"

"Judging from the results, they did succeed."

Sasuke clenched his fist. "I survived. I made it through the toughest times, and I've become stronger than anyone else."

"According to their logic, this might be a perfect ending."

"But if I had another chance to choose, if I could experience this kind of 'goodness' defined by others again..."

"I don't want to."

The Sage of Six Paths stared at him, lost in thought.

He was pondering Sasuke's words, and also reflecting on the various decisions he had made throughout his life.

Have we ever overlooked the wishes of specific individuals in the name of "for the good of the world"?

"Therefore, I will not do those so-called 'self-righteous' things."

Sasuke took a deep breath, his voice firm and confident.

“I will establish a new order, but afterwards I will respect their wishes.”

"I believe in myself and that I can do it."

Chapter 218 The Akatsuki's Recruitment

"Perhaps you are right."

The Sage of Six Paths sighed deeply, “In my life, I have indeed made too many ‘presumptuous’ decisions.”

"Whether it's Indra or Asura, if I had respected them more back then, perhaps... the outcome would have been different."

Sasuke didn't respond. He didn't need the Sage of Six Paths' repentance; it meant nothing to him.

"So, now that you've come to this realization..."

The Sage of Six Paths composed himself, his expression turning solemn once more. "What do you plan to do? Regarding your idea of ​​'creating a Pure Land'."

“I need a method,” Sasuke said bluntly. “Tell me how you used Izanagi to create this space.”

"I roughly understand the principle; it's an application of Yin-Yang Escape, but I need more specific details."

“And…” Sasuke’s eyes sharpened, “If I want to replicate this miracle in another world, what price would I need to pay?”

The Sage of Six Paths pondered for a moment, then asked instead of answering directly, "Your eye techniques should be almost fully developed by now, right?"

Upon hearing this, Sasuke's left eye narrowed slightly.

He raised his hand, and in his palm, a delicate cherry blossom bloomed out of thin air, only to wither and vanish into nothingness in an instant.

"This eye can weave 'fantasy' into 'reality'."

"Although its current scope and intensity are still very limited, I can sense that its essence... is creation."

"As expected." The Sage of Six Paths looked at the cherry blossom, a knowing glint in his eyes. "The eye technique born from your Mangekyou Sharingan is remarkably similar to my 'Izanagi'."

"Or rather, it is the ultimate manifestation of Yin-Yang Escape."

He looked at Sasuke and gave an affirmative answer.

"As long as your eye power is strong enough, strong enough to distort the laws of reality, strong enough to support an independent space..."

"Therefore, creating a sanctuary that belongs to you is not impossible."

Is it powerful enough...?

Sasuke murmured to himself, but his brows furrowed.

He is very clear about where his current limits are.

Creating a knife or a flower is effortless for him.

But to create a vast space capable of accommodating billions of souls, and even maintaining the balance of the world...

The amount of chakra and eye power required would probably be astronomical.

Even if you completely drain the Nine-Tails and yourself, it still won't be enough.

"I can't do it now," Sasuke admitted frankly.

"Yes."

The Sage of Six Paths nodded. "Even I, back then, only managed to complete this technique after becoming the Ten-Tails' Jinchuriki and with the help of that almost limitless chakra."

“Ten-Tails…” Sasuke keenly caught this keyword, and his eyes suddenly lit up.

"In that case, there's only one way."

"I will collect all the tailed beasts and reassemble them into the Gedo Mazo."

"Then revive the Ten-Tails."

"what?!"

Upon hearing these words, the Sage of Six Paths' expression changed drastically. He slammed his staff heavily on the ground, causing the entire Pure Land to tremble slightly.

Do you know what you're saying?!

"Resurrect the Ten-Tails? Do you know what that means?!"

"That is the source of all calamities! A monster capable of destroying the world!"

“I know.” Sasuke’s expression remained unchanged. “But that’s the only way to gain enough power, isn’t it?”

"You're so naive!"

The Sage of Six Paths couldn't help but interrupt him, his tone anxious, "Do you think the Ten-Tails is just a simple collection of power?"

"It is the embodiment of the divine tree! And the vessel of my mother's will!"

He stared intently at Sasuke, his eyes filled with deep apprehension.

"Once the Ten-Tails is revived and reassembled into its complete form, the will hidden within it is very likely to awaken!"

"At that point, you will no longer be facing a mindless beast, but rather..."

"So what?" Sasuke retorted.

"how?!"

The Sage of Six Paths laughed in anger, "That was something that even Hamura and I had to work together and use all our strength to barely seal! Do you think you can control her with your current power?!"

"You will be devoured by her! Your body, your will, will become the breeding ground for her resurrection!"

"Isn't that more interesting?"

A smile appeared on Sasuke's face.

"She's just a relic of the old era. If she really comes back to life, then we'll just kill her again."

"You..." The Sage of Six Paths was completely speechless.

Looking at the arrogant young man before him, he was momentarily at a loss as to whether to call him ignorant and fearless, or whether he truly possessed some hidden trump card that he was unaware of.

"and."

Sasuke's smile faded, and his voice deepened, "I never said I would follow her script."