Sasuke, Boruto, and Naruto waited at the training ground, preparing to begin once Jiraiya arrived.
But after waiting for quite some time, there was no sign of him.
Just then—
Sasuke seemed to sense something. He slowly lifted his head toward the sky.
Floating above them was a pale-skinned man with light blue hair tied in a high ponytail. He had no eyebrows, two circular markings on his forehead, and two horn-like protrusions shaped like a headband. He wore white robes, carried a glowing red fish basket on his back, and held a red fishing rod.
Sasuke's expression turned grave.
"Urashiki…"
Minato Namikaze: "Is that the Urashiki mentioned by that 'Karasuki' before?"
Kūshina Uzumaki: "He's the one trying to take our Naruto?!"
A (Fourth Raikage): "Wait—that's… the ByaKūgan?!"
Hiashi Hyūga: "Impossible. No such person exists in the Hyūga Clan records. Unless…"
Hiruzen Sarutobi: "Unless what, Hiashi?"
Hiashi hesitated before replying:
"According to ancient Hyūga records, our clan's ancestor came from the moon. Could he… be from there?"
Onoki: "From the moon?"
Kaguya Ōtsutsuki: "So you've finally arrived… Urashiki."
Kaguya had intended to quietly observe.
But upon seeing Urashiki appear, she could no longer remain silent.
Minato: "Hm? You know this person?"
Black Zetsu: "..."
Black Zetsu nearly called out "Mother," barely restraining himself.
Kaguya ignored Minato entirely, her gaze fixed on Urashiki.
Madara Uchiha: "Kaguya Ōtsutsuki… could it be…"
Hashirama Senju: "MEidara? What is it?"
Madara: "Nothing."
Urashiki casually ensnared Naruto with his fishing rod.
Sasuke, having exhausted much of his chakra, could only slash at the line with his sword.
At the critical moment, Jiraiya arrived—but was swiftly bound as well.
Urashiki dragged Naruto to a cave and attempted to extract the Nine-Tails' chakra.
However—
The Eight Trigrams Seal blocked him.
Just as he prepared to forcefully break through, Sasuke and the others arrived in time and rescued Naruto.
Kūshina let out a breath.
"Thank goodness Minato's Eight Trigrams Seal is sturdy. Otherwise Naruto would've been in danger."
Minato nodded.
"But he's dangerous. He won't give up so easily."
To counter Urashiki, Jiraiya had Naruto and Boruto attempt chakra synchronization training.
But Boruto was still emotionally shaken.
Later, during a walk, Boruto accidentally wandered near the Hyūga compound and encountered Neji Hyūga. The two began talking.
Elsewhere, adult Sasuke spoke with young Naruto about his younger self.
Encouraged by both Sasuke and Neji, Naruto and Boruto regained their confidence.
However—
Through Boruto's words and subtle hints in his conversation with Neji, the livestream audience realized something devastating.
In the future—
Neji was dead.
Rock Lee: "That's impossible! Neji is a genius! How could he die?!"
Tenten: "No… Neji…"
Might Guy: "This cannot happen! I will absolutely not allow such a future in this world!!!"
Neji Hyūga: "Lee… Tenten… Guy-sensei…"
When Neji first learned of his own death, his heart sank.
But seeing the people who cared about him—
The grief in his heart eased.
Yes.
He now had comrades who valued him.
People he wanted to protect.
Hinata Hyūga: "Neji-niisan…"
Hiashi Hyūga: "…Neji."
As Naruto and Boruto resumed training—
Urashiki returned.
Just as he was about to eliminate them, Sasuke arrived.
Jiraiya attacked from behind—
But—
Urashiki's ByaKūgan suddenly transformed into a pair of blue Rinnegan.
With a single glare—
He vanished.
In the next instant, he appeared behind Jiraiya—
And drove the fishing rod straight through his chest.
MEidara Uchiha: "What?!"
Nagato: "The Rinnegan?! How is that possible?!"
Nagato was completely shaken.
The legendary Eye of the Sage.
He had always believed his Rinnegan marked him as the chosen savior.
And now—
Someone else possessed it.
Jiraiya: "Th-Those eyes… like Nagato's… how?!"
Hiruzen Sarutobi: "Are those the eyes of the Sage of Six Paths?"
Hagoromo Ōtsutsuki: "Indeed. His eyes are like mine—Rinnegan—though the color differs."
Onoki: "So the Rinnegan can vary in color… Wait—your eyes?!"
Mei Terumi: "D-Don't tell me… you are…?"
Hagoromo spoke calmly.
"There is no need to conceal it any longer.
My name is Hagoromo Ōtsutsuki.
You know me as the Sage of Six Paths."
A (Fourth Raikage): "What?! The Sage of Six Paths?!"
Hiruzen: "Even the Sage himself has appeared…"
MEidara fell silent.
Minato's eyes narrowed.
"Wait. The Sage of Six Paths is named Hagoromo Ōtsutsuki… Then that earlier Kaguya Ōtsutsuki—"
Kaguya's voice rang coldly:
"Hagoromo! You unfilial child—you dare appear before me?!"
Hagoromo replied steadily:
"Mother… Do you still cling to your old ambitions?"
Kaguya sneered.
"Chakra was originally mine.
And now, the Ōtsutsuki Clan has arrived.
Hagoromo, Hamura—you will regret your decision from long ago."
Onoki looked utterly confused.
"What is going on here?"
Hiruzen murmured:
"The Ōtsutsuki Clan… Is Urashiki one of them?"
Orochimaru smiled faintly.
"Most likely."
Hagoromo's tone shifted.
"The Ōtsutsuki Clan? Mother… were you—?"
Kaguya's eyes gleamed.
"Of course. Why else would I cast the Infinite TsuKūyomi?
And you two ungrateful sons dared to stop me!"
MEidara: "?"
Obito Uchiha: "?"
Kakashi Hatake: "Obito… why the confusion?"
Obito: "Ah—mistyped."
Rin Nohara: "Obito… are you still hiding the truth?"
Kakashi: "Hiding what?"
Obito lowered his head.
"Rin… it's not time yet."
MEidara suddenly interjected.
"Wait. Sage of Six Paths—you stopped the Infinite TsuKūyomi? What do you mean?
Wasn't it recorded as the technique that would bring eternal peace to the world?"
Hagoromo frowned.
"Recorded that way? Perhaps you misunderstood… or were misled."
Madara's voice trembled.
"What is the meaning of this?!"
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