"Among the ninjas you can contact, Uchiha Madara is the best candidate to harness the power of the Ten-Tails and ensure the release of the Infinite Tsukuyomi... If others attempt it, they might easily get lost in the Ten-Tails' power and fail to control its might."
Zetsu silently nodded.
He knew that what Aomi said was the truth.
And in the original timeline, the situation was the same.
Even someone as talented as Uchiha Obito couldn't perfectly control the Ten-Tails when his mind wasn't firm, resulting in phenomena similar to a Tailed Beast going berserk.
This kind of Ten-Tails Jinchuriki would find it very difficult to manage something as intricate as the Infinite Tsukuyomi...
"To bear the Gaia Consciousness and the power of the God of Otsutsuki, firstly, one must be of the Six Paths level... which, considering the vast power contained in these two forces, is already the lowest threshold."
Aomi said slowly, "Apart from me, the Six Paths level beings in the Ninja World include Otsutsuki Hamura, Hagoromo, as well as Urashiki, Momoshiki, and Isshiki trio, finally adding Kaguya to make six."
"You're probably thinking, since there are five Otsutsuki, and they could easily become my experimental subjects, why don't I use them as filters?"
Zetsu nodded, gradually becoming captivated as he listened.
He realized that Aomi seemed to be a very lonely person... Despite being the strongest on this planet, whatever Aomi wanted to do was already inconsequential.
Was it really necessary to talk to him about all this? Even if Zetsu disagreed with his plan, who could possibly stop Aomi?
Perhaps Aomi really just wanted recognition, a feeling of finding someone to confide in after fatigue, driving this brother who had gone far and stood high to find him.
In a daze, Zetsu thought of Uchiha Obito.
The former Uchiha Obito seemed to be like this, even if Uchiha Rin's character was just an untalented ordinary girl.
But after returning home, Uchiha Obito would still endlessly talk about his ninja stories...
"Whether it's the Gaia Consciousness or the relics of the God of Otsutsuki... actually, both of them are calling me to obtain them..."
Aomi said slowly:
"Why did I let that little turtle go? Because even without it leading the way, after I deliberately sensed the ocean, I felt a very strong Otsutsuki-type Chakra, inducing an incredibly intense greed in my bloodline to obtain it..."
"This greed is both intense and concealed... If my power wasn't decent, perhaps I would have already fallen into its temptation, recklessly seeking the relic of the God of Otsutsuki."
"The Gaia Consciousness is the same."
"Both of these powers have long chosen me... They both want me to be their vessel."
"Zetsu, do you think there is such a thing as power delivering itself to you in this world?"
Zetsu shook his head: "Of course... of course not."
"This... the relic of the God of Otsutsuki is luring you to it? Honestly, it reminds me of how I altered the Uchiha Stele to make Uchiha Madara awaken the Rinnegan..."
Zetsu furrowed his brow: "And the Gaia Consciousness is the same... Looking at it this way, there must be a major issue with these two powers... Only, I don't understand one thing."
"Why is it that you're the only one being tempted? Leaving aside the Gaia Consciousness, shouldn't the relic of the God of Otsutsuki have this allure to all who have the Otsutsuki bloodline?"
"And Isshiki, the Six Paths Sage have been on this planet for so long, can they all resist this temptation?"
Zetsu shared his perspective, looking intently at Aomi.
If Aomi couldn't answer this question, it would prove he was lying!
"Zetsu, if I am a mere mortal, then Isshiki and the Six Paths Sage are mere ants... If I am an Otsutsuki, then the ordinary main family of the Otsutsuki are mere mortals."
Aomi's tone was calm, but his words carried an indifference brought about by power: "What are they compared to me?"
"The body of the Six Paths Sage is no longer here, Otsutsuki Isshiki is seriously injured, the other Otsutsuki are just a match for me, if the relic of the God of Otsutsuki would even choose them..."
Aomi's plain words carried an unparalleled arrogance: "Then I simply don't need this power!"
"I don't believe that even the body left by a god would choose the body of an ant! If such a thing happens, it merely means that the so-called God of Otsutsuki is nothing much, and the so-called Otsutsuki Clan is nothing much!"
Zetsu subconsciously opened his mouth.
Arrogant! Too arrogant... Could ants and mortals really be used to describe Isshiki and the Six Paths Sage?
But Zetsu still understood Aomi's meaning.
Similar to the Tailed Beast Power, if it can be sealed within an ordinary ninja, it's definitely not going to be that powerful...
If the God of Otsutsuki chooses the likes of Isshiki, the Six Paths Sage, such impaired Otsutsuki...
It only shows it's not that powerful! At least, it's not overpowering compared to these Otsutsuki, not existing at a level that stands above...
This is the logic Aomi conveyed to Zetsu.
In fact, in the original timeline, Isshiki indeed found this relic and, together with a Ninja World Scientist, created an artificial human with a 'Divine Technique' concept, without showing any signs of tempting Isshiki, this Otsutsuki, to devour.
But to Aomi, who indeed felt the allure of the bloodline from the God of Otsutsuki relic buried in the ocean, he believed it was merely because Isshiki was too weak and hadn't reached even the minimum standard.
"I will continue."
"Although they are weak, if I use them as filters and forcibly awaken the powers of the Gaia Consciousness and God of Otsutsuki into their bodies."
Aomi said in a deep voice, "I cannot guarantee what will happen... Under the forcible infusion, I don't believe that life forms at the level of Isshiki or the Six Paths Sage can overcome the consciousness of these two forces."
"Even if I set up measures in advance, there's still a high probability of being overwhelmed, allowing the Gaia Consciousness or God of Otsutsuki to appear on this planet in a half-disabled form..."
"However, Kaguya is different."
Aomi looked at Zetsu and spoke softly, "Kaguya's soul contains an imprint that has been etched deeply since the beginning within me..."
"This imprint is deep, entering her soul's essence with every emotional fluctuation. While it grants her my power, it also gives me the confidence to use the link between souls to ensure that Kaguya's consciousness is not washed away by the two mighty powers."
"You probably noticed... this soul imprint is related to emotional fluctuations, similar to my Dojutsu. This is my Rinnegan Jutsu, awakened for Kaguya."
"One could say, as long as I still live, then Kaguya will not die... She is my best firewall, my filter. I will assist her in overcoming the consciousness within the power, and infuse the pure power into myself, allowing me to confidently face the ultimate enemy..."
Zetsu fell into silence.
The logic Aomi spoke of was coherent... but is it right to treat Kaguya this way?
"Zetsu, the reason I want you to betray Kaguya is because you, as Kaguya's most important person, your betrayal will trigger intense emotions, stimulating her soul imprint with mine... In this way, it ensures a greater chance in facing the onslaught of supreme power's consciousness."
"This is the only way."
"If you wish for Kaguya's well-being, and not just fulfilling your own sense of filial satisfaction, I hope you can overcome this inner hurdle and stand up to perform this act with me."
"Betrayal often constitutes the greatest loyalty... at least for you and me, we do it for Kaguya, enduring the feeling of being grilled within our hearts."
Aomi let out a long breath softly: "Whether you help me or not, I will still do it this way..."
"But this is not a threat to you."
"Because I will first burn my own life to face Otsutsuki's reinforcements! If I win, all the better, I can devour the enemy's remains and rejuvenate my life..."
"I will inform Kaguya of my plan beforehand. If I lose, I will activate this plan, allowing Kaguya to obtain these two supreme powers for me."
Looking at the dumbfounded Zetsu, Aomi smiled helplessly: "Do you think I am one who enjoys unearned gain?"
"I am not, don't I realize the risk this poses to Kaguya?"
"That's why I will first throw my life onto the gamble."
"This is who I am."