"And Uchiha Madara... isn't his Dojutsu meant to amplify Ninjutsu's power? If we involve him too, we could achieve an effect similar to everyone opening the Death Gate!"
A trace of madness flashed in Senju Tobirama's eyes:
"In that case... every ninja could unleash at least a hundredfold of their original power! And each of these hundredfold amplifications, when combined through the grand array, the qualitative change triggered by the quantitative change isn't just simple addition!"
Uchiha Izuna felt a chill down his spine.
He remembered the Eight Gates very well...
The Otsutsuki Isshiki, who ambushed Uchiha Madara, was almost kicked to death by Might Duy after opening the Death Gate...
Considering all the ninjas of the Ninja World, the summoned beasts of the Three Holy Lands, a total of approximately a hundred thousand ninja alliance army, if every one of them opened the Death Gate...
The steam released could perhaps form a terrifying blood-red tornado?
"You're... you're insane!"
Uchiha Izuna said with difficulty, "You always say the Uchiha Clan is demonic and extreme; look at your idea, you are the one who seems most like a devil!"
"After such potential exhaustion, how many of the hundred thousand ninjas would survive?"
"When you gaze into the abyss, the abyss gazes back at you..."
Senju Tobirama's scarlet eyes flickered with a ghostly light:
"I admit there's an element of gamble in me, but this is the best way... If Aomi doesn't win, then not a single person in the Ninja World will survive, but as long as Aomi wins, we will also be resurrected after our deaths!"
"You might say, perhaps Aomi alone can burn himself and resolve the Otsutsuki without involving the Ninja World in this risk."
"You might be right."
"But I disagree. If one wants to enjoy the peace Aomi has created alone, then when faced with such powerful foreign foes, I need to see every member of the Ninja World stand together. I won't allow Aomi to fight alone!"
Senju Tobirama continued with a calmer tone, "On a personal emotional level, I believe this... Objectively speaking, the best way for the Ninja World to overcome this crisis is to do whatever it takes to make Aomi stronger!"
"Do you not trust Aomi?"
Uchiha Izuna remained silent.
He wanted to retort; he wasn't familiar with Aomi, so why trust him?
However, everything Aomi did made Uchiha Izuna have to acknowledge — when handling such matters of high stakes, only Aomi's involvement was most reassuring.
Even if it were his brother, Uchiha Madara, Uchiha Izuna found it hard to choose to let him take charge against his principles...
"You're right... Aomi indeed has love for the clan and great love for the Ninja World..."
Uchiha Izuna sighed deeply:
"I still remember, in that decisive battle with the Otsutsuki, the first thing he did when he appeared was to use a large amount of Yang Release Chakra to heal our injuries."
"Even someone like the Six Paths Sage can resurrect the dead from the Pure Land... I must admit, as long as Aomi can do it, he will certainly resurrect the ninjas who have given their Chakra for him..."
"Not blinded by power, even standing atop a peak beyond the Six Paths Sage, still having a long-term vision to worry about the Ninja World's future..."
Uchiha Izuna exhaled a long breath, "You've convinced me, Senju Tobirama... I agree with your idea, and I don't find you extreme..."
"The so-called ninja is naturally prepared to sacrifice at any moment... There's no logic in having the strongest charge ahead while the weak hide behind, praying for survival — that's too disgraceful."
"So, what's the plan going forward?"
Under the moonlight at night, in a not-too-spacious bedroom.
This pair of age-old adversaries reached an agreement for the first time.
"If Aomi can defeat the enemy by opening the Death Gate... that would be best. We only need to transmit our life force to Aomi after the Death Gate closes, and we don't need to provoke the planetary consciousness..."
After receiving Uchiha Izuna's explicit support, some of the madness in Senju Tobirama's expression calmed a little.
"If Aomi, even after opening the Death Gate, still can't prevail, there are two possibilities—"
"One is that the gap between us and the enemy isn't wide, so we collectively use the grand array to unleash everyone's potential, transferring the power to Aomi, while ensuring we keep as far away from the uncertain planetary consciousness..."
"Two, if the enemy's strength exceeds our wildest expectations, then we need to find a way to help Aomi suppress the planetary consciousness..."
Senju Tobirama said slowly:
"A hundred thousand opening the Death Gate's Chakra, including the Six Paths Sage brothers, and those so-called immortals from the Three Holy Lands, gathered together..."
"Between Aomi and me, there is a Soul Engraving, allowing free transmission of power... I will be Aomi's shield, imprisoning the planetary consciousness within myself."
"At that time, we need to use everyone's power first to drive Chibiki, to seal the planetary consciousness inside me..."
"By then, I would likely be powerless to act. And carrying the Power of the Planet, I cannot accept the power from the Ninja Alliance Army, to prevent myself from completely losing control..."
"Thus, you need to use Amano Iwato on me, to help my consciousness from being devoured instantly..."
Senju Tobirama said slowly:
"Understand? Simply put, it's about suppressing the planetary consciousness within me, and transmitting the pure power to Aomi..."
"This is the best method..."
Uchiha Izuna stared directly at Senju Tobirama.
"By doing this, there's a high chance you might die, perhaps being the only ninja who dies after the victory... You need to know, if your consciousness is completely shattered, taking your soul with it..."
Uchiha Izuna said slowly, "Even Aomi won't be able to bring you back!"
"Let's not talk about that — these things aren't that big of a deal."
Senju Tobirama's lips actually curled into a slight smile:
"Do you think when Aomi was sealing Kaguya, transmitting his precious life force and visual prowess to me, and submerged into the deep-sea coffin himself, he thought he'd survive?"
"Life and death are mere trifles in the bond between Aomi and me."
Uchiha Izuna was stunned for a moment, then suddenly burst into laughter.
"Senju Tobirama, I really didn't expect one day you'd go to such lengths for an Uchiha! Nor did I expect for an Uchiha to do the same for you!"
Uchiha Izuna put away his laughter, saying very seriously, "Then, I agree."
"Just, there's one question, how am I supposed to use your Amano Iwato? Should I preemptively seal the Jutsu using the Transcription Seal on me?"
Senju Tobirama swiftly took his eyes out, placing them in his palm.
"Give me yours. With just a Transcription Seal, the Jutsu's power is greatly reduced."
Uchiha Izuna was startled.
What, do you think you're my brother? Why do you still want to swap eyes with me?
But Senju Tobirama had already taken out his Mangekyo Sharingan.
Can he say no?
He would be looked down upon for that! After all, now is not the time for pretentiousness, but to plan the life and death matter of the Ninja World's future!
Uchiha Izuna looked at Senju Tobirama, gritting his teeth, and took that pair of Mangekyo he once hated the most and exchanged them onto himself.
Uchiha Izuna looked at Senju Tobirama putting on his Mangekyo, emotions mixed in his heart.
Once the enemy he most wanted to kill, how did they become like brothers, swapping eyes with each other one day?
It's just the wonder of life, perhaps...
"Damn it, this bastard's eyes are quite useful... why do they feel stronger than my previous visual power?"
Uchiha Izuna thought secretly, "Is this the Power of All Things? Just like big brother and Senju Hashirama..."
Thinking of Uchiha Madara, Uchiha Izuna felt a little better. After all, he didn't end up like Uchiha Madara, putting Senju Hashirama's face on his heart...
If Senju Tobirama's face ended up on his heart, Uchiha Izuna could only helplessly choose to commit suicide, it really is unbearable.
Senju Tobirama felt similarly.
Uchiha Izuna's eyes seemed to fill in some gap on his bloodline...
"Let's go find Mito, Madara, and my big brother... I need them to help me research what I mentioned about the grand array, and it's not a simple Jutsu, they also need to agree to our plan."
Senju Tobirama patted Uchiha Izuna's shoulder: "It's time to act..."
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In the depths of the ocean.
Aomi searched for the remains of the God of Otsutsuki.
The sound of gold coins echoed in his mind.
[From the line target Otherworld Naruto, you have obtained a special talent — "Otherworldly Gift (Naruto)"!]