However, even though the Sage of Six Paths had lost the verbal exchange with Sora, he wasn't particularly discouraged.
Looking at Sora, the Sage of Six Paths said: "Everyone present here was either a clan leader or the Kage of a Ninja Village."
"So, you should also know that to ensure the survival of a Ninja Clan or a Ninja Village, some sacrifices are necessary. It's an unavoidable matter!"
"Right now, my use of this Pure Land to seal everyone here in ice is for this very reason!"
The Sage of Six Paths' cold and detached ringed purple eyes swept over the crowd: "You should understand this point, right?"
Hearing the Sage of Six Paths' words, everyone nodded. They still understood this logic.
The Sage of Six Paths continued: "In that case, you should understand that transformation, reform, requires cost and entails growing pains!"
"Who can guarantee that the Pure Land this Outsider has prepared is the one most suitable for the future?"
"Who can confirm this?"
The Sage of Six Paths challenged the crowd.
Then he looked towards the Third Raikage, A, and the others.
"You?"
"You?"
"Or you?"
Being directly questioned by the Sage of Six Paths, even the fearless Raikages bowed their heads.
Seeing this, everyone now understood what the Sage of Six Paths was trying to convey!
The Sage of Six Paths went on: "So, the issue at hand is very clear now!"
"Since none of you can be certain, then let it be!"
"Ultimately, in this world, the strong have the say!"
"Let me and this Outsider settle it between ourselves. Whoever wins, the world will become what they want it to be!"
After this speech, the Sage of Six Paths finally revealed his true objective.
Since the many Kage-level figures in the Pure Land couldn't be used by him, then exclude them, and don't let these Kage-level participants join the battle between him and Sora!
Hearing the Sage's words, the many Kage-level figures in the Pure Land fell into silence.
They still needed to make a decision.
Therefore, the Raikages looked towards the strongest among them currently… Hashirama!
"First Hokage, what is your view?" The Second Raikage asked seriously.
Hearing this, Hashirama looked towards Tobirama beside him.
Tobirama closed his eyes and thought for a moment, then nodded to Hashirama: "Brother, there's nothing more to say this time. Just follow your own thoughts."
"Very good!" Hashirama showed a smile: "Then, this time we will not participate!"
Hashirama gave an explanation: "No matter what, it can't be worse than the present!"
"Indeed!" Tobirama nodded.
Hearing these two speak, the other Kage-level figures felt the same.
What ordinary people believe in is the future they can see.
Just like Hashirama only saw Ninja Clans establishing Ninja Villages and distributing Tailed Beasts to create a balance in the Ninja World, so he only established Ninja Villages instead of unifying the Ninja World.
For things a step further, people naturally feel fear!
So, it's best to stop here!
And after Hashirama, the Kage-level figures in the Pure Land had no more doubts!
Everyone quieted down.
Sora looked at the Sage of Six Paths.
Coincidentally, the Sage of Six Paths' emotionless ringed eyes were also looking at Sora!
The next second, the Sage of Six Paths suddenly pushed out his hand.
From his withered palm, a powerful repulsive force was released.
"Shinra Tensei!"
Boom!
The powerful repulsive force, comparable to the Shinra Tensei that Pain used to destroy the village, struck Sora!
The force, like a mountain crashing into him, caused the ice layer under Sora's feet to crack and shatter. The air was torn apart, creating a vacuum!
However, faced with such a powerful Shinra Tensei, Sora merely had golden patterns flashing across his body, completely unmoved!
This was the defense of Sora's Blut Vene!
Feeling the Shinra Tensei, capable of nuking Konoha, being defended by his Blut Vene, Sora understood inwardly.
This was an attack he intentionally took.
And if even such an attack could be defended with Blut Vene, it was clear that Sora had become stronger!
He knew the reason!
Because even though this place hardly resembled the underworld, it was still the underworld.
Just like how souls in the Soul Society exhibit greater combat power in Hueco Mundo, where Reishi Density is higher.
In the Pure Land with its high Reishi Concentration, Sora's combat power had also increased significantly!
This was also the reason he had the confidence to face the Sage of Six Paths!
Seeing his attack have no effect, the Sage of Six Paths was greatly shocked!
He wanted to continue attacking!
But in the next instant, Sora, his eyes cold with battle intent, swept a glance at the Sage of Six Paths.
"Boom!" A Shunpo exploded!
Sora, dragging the Sage of Six Paths by the face, instantly arrived high in the sky!
Then, holding the Sage of Six Paths firmly, standing high in the air, Sora threw him forward!
The Sage of Six Paths' body frictioned with the air, drawing several white trails!
The incantation for Hado #91 resounded:
"Limit of the thousands hands, respectful hands, unable to touch the darkness. Shooting hands unable to reflect the blue sky. The road that basks in light, the wind that ignited the embers, time that gathers when both are together, there is no need to be hesitant, obey my orders. Light bullets, eight bodies, nine items, book of heaven, diseased treasure, great wheel, grey fortress tower. Aim far away, scatter brightly and cleanly when fired!"