And Otsutsuki Isshiki makes Kaguya feel fear…
Although Kaguya personally succeeded in sneak attacking Isshiki, as a branch family always oppressed by the main family, she still has a strong fear in her heart…
Kaguya lost the Ten-tails and wasted a thousand years on the Moon, but the surviving Isshiki honed his skills in the Ninja World for a millennium…
Otsutsuki Hamura and Hagoromo might not kill her, but Isshiki would definitely crush her bones and scatter her ashes, devour her alive!
For various reasons, Kaguya just wants to stabilize Aomi's position, stay alone with her, and wait for the revival of the Tailed Beasts…
Aomi slightly furrowed her brow and patiently said:
"Kaguya, although the power of the Otsutsuki is terrifying, don't underestimate the power of mortals… I believe in my companions, even if the Otsutsuki come knocking, they can protect me well…"
Kaguya suddenly shook her head and denied:
"Impossible, Aomi! Even if Isshiki, Hamura, and Hagoromo are in a weakened state for various reasons, the Otsutsuki are ultimately the Otsutsuki, never something mortals can resist!"
Aomi coughed lightly and pointed at Kaguya's arm.
There, Kaguya had been bound by the adamantine seal, leaving red marks on her white skin, quite conspicuous.
Kaguya angrily slapped Aomi and said angrily: "You are different! Do you think I haven't seen mortals before? If mortals were as good at fighting as you, then why would I need to…"
Kaguya's next words were about turning all mortals into White Zetsu.
But as she spoke, Kaguya realized and tightly closed her mouth.
"Why need what?" Aomi looked at Kaguya questioningly, and asked curiously.
Seeing Kaguya unable to answer, and her mind starting to overheat again, Aomi answered her own question: "I see, back then you probably regarded mortals as vassals rather than companions in your attempt to awaken Gaia Consciousness, right?"
"You just need to protect them, but you don't trust their power, correct?"
Kaguya's eyes were filled with surprise, although she hadn't thought of explaining it this way, it seemed suitable!
Kaguya nodded repeatedly, pretending to be a little embarrassed and said: "Right… Actually, I don't trust the power of mortals…"
"I mostly wanted to reach an agreement with this planet, where I protect it from the invasion of the Otsutsuki, and the Gaia Consciousness of this planet could provide me with strength, creating a win-win situation…"
Kaguya's way of speaking slightly surprised Aomi.
This was a strategic retreat…
She didn't solely emphasize herself as the Goddess of Rabbit who guards the Ninja World, but explained her motives from a perspective of interests.
Although it didn't make her image less positive, it did make her more credible.
The long-lived Kaguya is not the naive type, but rather has some clumsy schemes.
But overall, these methods would barely amount to a Chunin level in Konoha, let alone Tai Chi Fist master Sarutobi Hiruzen or Shimura Danzo, it would be hard to get past Uchiha Fugaku.
No choice, Kaguya didn't learn the Will of Fire?
"Kaguya, maybe this is why you couldn't awaken Gaia Consciousness back then…"
Aomi shook her head and said seriously: "From your storytelling, Gaia Consciousness seems to require the emotions and strength gathered in people's hearts, not just the amount of Chakra the world possesses."
"Your mindset didn't integrate into the Ninja World, so naturally you couldn't become the chosen Guardian of this planet…"
"Moreover, I must emphasize, even without mentioning the vast power within every person's heart, if mortals possess firm will and diligent practice, they can unleash the power that rivals the gods."
"Do you believe in this?"
Kaguya glared at Aomi, muttering softly: "I believe, aren't you that mortal who can rival me, a deity?"
Aomi has used this joke to mock her many times!
"Not at all, Kaguya, your understanding of mortals is still superficial."
Aomi sighed lightly and said slowly: "I promise you, I'll refrain from contacting others for now. What you said about Isshiki and the Six Paths Sage's hidden moves makes sense, we still have to be cautious."
"With this, we reveal our position on the surface, but move into the shadows, if someday they attack us, we can launch an unexpected assault like you did to Isshiki back then!"
Kaguya hesitated, and after a long time weakly said: "Actually, there are differences between the Otsutsuki members…"
"Back then, my success in ambushing Isshiki involved an element of luck, his combat skills are very strong, at least stronger than mine."
"And from their current state, Isshiki, Hagoromo, and Hamura are better off than I am right now…"
Kaguya swallowed her pride to let Aomi correctly understand the combat power of the Otsutsuki Clan.
Don't consider me an Otsutsuki, Aomi!
Kaguya almost pointed at her own nose to say: "Aomi, I am the disgrace of the Otsutsuki Clan, don't use me as a benchmark, you'll get an incorrect understanding!"
The former Ancestor of Chakra, willing to self-critique, warms the heart with its underlying reason…
"Kaguya, want to make a bet with me?"
Aomi smiled gently and said softly: "Suppose one of my mortal friends can unleash power that suppresses Isshiki, Hamura, or Hagoromo, would you grant me one request?"