"When the time is right, I will naturally tell you." Arisu took a sip of clear tea and said calmly.
Seeing this, Hagoromo Otsutsuki did not continue asking. After living for so many years, his emotional intelligence was certainly not a problem.
Besides, Arisu was his teacher.
He could not possibly chase after his teacher and ask, "Teacher, why are you not dead yet?"
That would be too rude.
"I am leaving.", Arisu stood up to say goodbye.
Hagoromo immediately cupped his hands slightly.
Arisu nodded. Then he hid his figure and, along with a burst of mist, used the Mist Body Flicker to leave this place.
After Arisu left, Hagoromo's eyes turned deep.
"Sigh, he is truly impossible to figure out…" Hagoromo stroked his chin and muttered to himself.
———
[On The Other Side]
'Indra and Ashura are both born. Hagoromo will probably age rapidly next and will not have many years left.' Arisu thought calmly.
According to the original story, when Indra and Ashura were about thirty or forty years old, Hagoromo was already at the end.
Of course, it was not only because he knew the plot.
Arisu could also sense from Hagoromo himself that he was no longer what he used to be.
'Hagoromo's Rinnegan…', Arisu frowned slightly.
'Although there is a teacher and disciple bond between Hagoromo and me, if he dies and the Rinnegan is wasted, that would be such a pity.'
'In the original work, Hagoromo's body was burned by Ashura, and the Rinnegan was destroyed in the flames. That is truly a waste.'
'Rather than being burned and wasted, it is better to take it…'
After thinking it through, Arisu made up his mind.
The moment Hagoromo dies, he will immediately go for the Rinnegan.
"Chi chi…"
Suddenly, a small monkey appeared.
"Another messenger monkey from the White Ape King."
Arisu took the letter. After opening it, his face changed.
[I am about to be gone.]
Just a few short words made Arisu lose focus for a moment.
Right away, Arisu quickly turned and headed toward the ape clan.
———
With one glance, he saw the White Ape King on the stone bed. Arisu's heart sank, and he stepped forward with a complicated look in his eyes.
An old friend from the past was now already frail with age.
"Arisu, you came…", The White Ape King showed his old smile as he looked at Arisu.
"How is your condition? I might be able to use some methods to extend your life. Extending it by ten years should not be a problem.", Arisu said softly.
"No need. Living for several hundred years is already more than enough. I have lived enough.", The White Ape King smiled.
Arisu sighed slightly. He knew the White Ape King was open-minded and not a monkey who craved immortality.
"Have you decided on the successor of the ape clan?", Arisu asked.
"Yes. His name is Black Ape King. Although he does not have the same indestructible body as me, nor does he know immortal arts, he is still acceptable.", The White Ape King smiled bitterly.
There was no way around it. The descendants were not outstanding. Neither immortal arts nor the indestructible body were inherited.
Arisu nodded.
The next monkey to possess the indestructible body would probably be Enma of Sarutobi Hiruzen.
Suddenly, the White Ape King's pupils widened. He opened his mouth.
Arisu was startled. It seemed the White Ape King had something to say.
"Speak. If you have anything else to say, say it quickly. I will try my best to fulfill it.", Arisu said softly.
"Ari… Arisu…", The White Ape King panted heavily and tightly grabbed Arisu's hand.
"Ape…" He gasped.
"What about the ape?" Arisu hurriedly asked, frowning slightly, thinking it was about the ape clan.
"Ape… pri… Primordial God is awesome!", After saying that, the White Ape King closed his eyes and stopped breathing.
"You!", Arisu's eyes widened, his pupils shaking violently.
'You are telling me this at the very end!?'
"White Ape King, you are really something!", Arisu could not hold it in anymore. His face showed both laughter and tears.
'Damn it, this guy was still making jokes even at death. Why did I teach him so many memes back then?'
"White Ape King, in your next life, can you stop making jokes?"
"Especially at serious moments like this. I really cannot handle it…"
Arisu looked at the White Ape King's body. His heart felt sorrowful, yet his face wanted to laugh.
Before he could react, the White Ape King suddenly opened his eyes. "You are crying in a rush!"
After saying that, the White Ape King kicked his legs, and this time he truly died.
Arisu, "..."
The White Ape King was gone.
Arisu remained silent, saying nothing.
After a long while, a voice came from behind, "Immortal, Lord White Ape King has already passed…"
Arisu turned slightly and saw a medium-sized monkey covered in black fur standing respectfully behind him.
"You are the successor of the ape clan?", Arisu asked.
The Black Ape King lowered his head even more. "Yes. Lord White Ape King appointed me as successor."
"I grew up listening to the stories of the Sage of Six Paths. If you needs me, I can sign a contract with you!"
The Black Ape King's attitude was humble and respectful.
"Sigh, no need. I do not have use for it…"
Arisu sighed slightly and shook his head. With his current strength, he did not need a summoning beast at all. With one glance, he could see the depth of the Black Ape King's power. It was not strong.
"Give him a proper burial. His indestructible body has already disappeared. Cremate him.", Arisu pointed at the White Ape King's body.
After the White Ape King died, the indestructible body also vanished.
Hearing this, the Black Ape King nodded.
Arisu did not stay long. He only sighed in his heart.
'Another old friend has left.'
'The White-Brow Toad and the White Ape King who once helped me are both gone.'
'Perhaps this is the downside of immortality…'
Arisu sighed for a while and then left.
Speaking of someone who could share immortality with Arisu, there truly was one.
That was Black Zetsu.
———
[Mount Myoboku, The Toad Graveyard]
Many dead toads were buried here. It was the great cemetery of Mount Myoboku.
Arisu came here and saw Black Zetsu cleaning the graves.
Black Zetsu saw Arisu arrive and quickly went forward.
"You finally came. I have been guarding graves here for hundreds of years. I do not ask to be released. Can you at least transfer me to another position?", Black Zetsu said with tears almost falling.
Arisu raised his eyebrow slightly.
Since capturing Black Zetsu, Arisu had chosen to throw him into Mount Myoboku.
Because Mount Myoboku had a barrier, Black Zetsu could not escape. So he arranged for him to work here.
At the same time, Arisu placed a seal on Black Zetsu.
Black Zetsu carried Arisu's chakra. Once Arisu activated it, Black Zetsu would immediately be unable to move and be restrained.
Looking at Black Zetsu, who had completely lost the will to live, Arisu smiled slightly, "Black Zetsu, how have these years been?"
"I did not restrict your freedom. Although you are responsible for guarding graves, you can still chat with the toads and enjoy the scenery along the way.", Arisu said warmly.
Black Zetsu felt even more helpless.
"Immortal, please stop teasing me…", He said while holding a broom.
Arisu smiled. In truth, Black Zetsu's influence on him was really not that great.
He was immortal and strong.
As long as he wished, Black Zetsu could never revive Kaguya.
"Do you miss your mother?"
Arisu waved slightly, signaling Black Zetsu to sit beside him.
Black Zetsu obediently sat down.
"No." He answered against his heart.
"Nonsense, you definitely miss your mother!", Arisu said with certainty.
"...", Black Zetsu was speechless.
"Sigh, it is fine to admit it. It is normal human feeling.", Arisu stroked the Six Path Sword and looked at Black Zetsu as he spoke slowly.
Black Zetsu looked at Arisu with a face he could not control. The person in front of him seemed to know everything. He knew he was Kaguya's will and knew he did not need to eat and had no power.
In Arisu's hands, he was completely restrained.
"Black Zetsu, do you still dare to act? Can you even act?", Arisu looked at him meaningfully.
Hearing this, Black Zetsu immediately stood up and knelt on the ground, "I do not dare! I cannot! I will never revive Mother."
Black Zetsu promised.
Arisu nodded slightly. "Your mother was sealed because of the trend of history. The wheel of history cannot be stopped. Do not even think about turning it backward."
Black Zetsu nodded again and again.