Senju Tobirama's eyes suddenly widened!
The voice of Aomi, Senju Tobirama would recognize it even if he turned to ash…
Emotionally overwhelmed, his Mangekyo naturally activated, opening wide at first, then tightly closed—swiftly retreating into the spiritual space.
Senju Tobirama gazed at that familiar figure, with countless words he wanted to say, but ultimately, as he opened his mouth, he could only call out the name first:
"Aomi!"
"Tobirama…"
Aomi smiled gently, carefully observing him, and softly said: "It seems you still haven't shaken off the habit of staying up late… You're not in your previous spiritual state anymore; you can't endure without rest..."
"Take care of your health."
Senju Tobirama felt a sudden warmth in his heart, his lips unconsciously curling up: "I'm not that old yet!"
The two men stared at each other.
Actually, Senju Tobirama should have many doubts to ask Aomi…
For instance, why did Aomi, who seemed to be in good spiritual health right now, suddenly announce to everyone in the Ninja World that he would destroy it if they failed his test?
Was it due to influence from the Otsutsuki, or was there something wrong with his own thoughts…
Yet at this moment, seeing Aomi unharmed, still the familiar self, Senju Tobirama felt the heaviest burden in his heart suddenly eased greatly.
"Turns out, I've always been most worried about Aomi, rather than the safety of the Ninja World?" Such a thought slipped through Senju Tobirama's mind.
Though it doesn't align with the Will of Fire… it is indeed his truest thought.
"Tobirama, it's been tough on you during this time…"
Aomi smiled at Senju Tobirama, softly said: "Is there anything you want to ask me?"
Senju Tobirama looked at Aomi, whose weariness couldn't be concealed in his eyes, and silently shook his head.
After a long while, he finally spoke:
"Aomi, between us, let's not talk about those things… If you want to tell me something, I'm naturally willing to listen; if you have your considerations and don't want to say, then I support you…"
"Seeing you like this, knowing you're alright, I feel at ease."
Senju Tobirama was sincere.
The moment he saw Aomi, Senju Tobirama knew that Aomi hadn't fallen into any demonic state, like the Six Paths Sage speculated, succumbing to the demonic nature of his bloodline, or being influenced by the Otsutsuki Chakra…
Aomi was still the one full of Will of Fire, brimming with great love for the Ninja World!
Confirming this was enough.
Even if Aomi wants to continue testing the people of the Ninja World, he surely has his reasons, certainly not harboring ill intentions.
This was the level of trust Senju Tobirama had in Aomi after experiencing blood and fire!
"Tobirama, look at what you said…"
Aomi shook his head: "If you ask, then why would I hide anything from you?"
Senju Tobirama's mouth slightly upturned.
"Tobirama, the situation is like this now…"
Aomi slowly walked to Senju Tobirama's side, sat down, and softly said: "I've already subdued the demon within me, which is Otsutsuki Kaguya…"
"But the problem is, the threat from the Otsutsuki Clan continues… The Kaguya that the Six Paths Sage feared is merely a branch of this tribe…"
Aomi's thoughts moved.
In Senju Tobirama's mind, information on the Otsutsuki Clan surged forth.
Including what the Six Paths Sage had mentioned, and what Aomi knew…
Senju Tobirama quickly absorbed this unfamiliar knowledge like a sponge.
Moments later, he slowly exhaled a long breath.
"That stubborn old Six Paths Sage, what is he thinking!" Senju Tobirama cursed:
"The Otsutsuki Clan is so terrifying. After sealing Kaguya, instead of promptly strengthening the Ninja World to resist external threats, he indulges in a dream of mutual understanding and peace!"
"This waste…"
Senju Tobirama felt his mind buzzing: "This lack of big picture, indecision, tendency to indulge in fantasy, really reminds me of a monkey!"
"No, worse than a monkey!"
Aomi gave Senju Tobirama a surprised look.
Hey, how did he manage to rope Sarutobi Hiruzen into the criticism too? Can't deny he's an obdurate, petty-minded Second Hokage.
Now Sarutobi Hiruzen surpasses Otsutsuki Hiruzen...
After learning about the Otsutsuki Clan, where Kaguya was just a branch, and the still formidable Isshiki was akin to an ordinary Jonin...
He immediately became anxious.
And his thoughts began to synchronize with Aomi's.
If he were the head of the Otsutsuki Clan, what would he do after the numerous setbacks while harvesting Chakra Fruits in the Ninja World?
He would certainly send powerful clan members to destroy the Ninja World at once, to prevent any potential talents from rising…
For a race that can traverse the cosmos and feeds on planetary surface energy.
Senju Tobirama doesn't believe the Otsutsuki leader would be a war-avoidant person…
After all, this cosmos doesn't have many Sarutobi Hiruzen...
Judging from Momoshiki and Urashiki hunting Kaguya, the Otsutsuki Clan has already locked onto the Ninja World, and more reinforcements are on the way!
This Ninja World, apart from Aomi, there's no one reliable!
Since the Six Paths Sage, they've been dreaming in the Spring and Autumn period, then there's Uchiha Madara causing chaos… Even if their playing house succeeds, when the strong Otsutsuki Clan descends, won't they all be dumbfounded?
Will they dream together in genjutsu, or achieve mutual understanding?