But Aomi saw through all this, and nearly uttered the names of Asura and Indra!
And because of this, Aomi felt disgust and distrust towards the Ninja World, ready to do some extreme things...
"What should I do? Should I go and clarify this with Aomi..."
The Six Paths Sage tugged at his beard, his sage-like manner was nowhere to be found at this moment, hidden within the Pure Land. Though holding the Power of the Soul of the Ninja World recorded for a millennium, to release it certain conditions had to be met.
Ideally, it needed a vessel...
But the problem was, would Uchiha Madara and Senju Hashirama, the two most suitable candidates, heed his words and fight Aomi?
Moreover, given Aomi's exaggerated display of power, the Six Paths Sage didn't think sending the Power of the Six Paths of Yin and Yang to Madara and Hashirama could defeat Aomi...
"If I intervene, there's still mother within Uchiha Aomi's body, this is extremely dangerous..."
The Six Paths Sage stared at Aomi, thoughts swirling in his mind: "If he is hostile towards me, my rash appearance might end like those two clan members, instantly killed by him!"
"In that case, the last hope for the salvation of the Ninja World would also vanish! I must remain calm, keep my composure and see what exactly Aomi intends to do!"
The Six Paths Sage, known as Otsutsuki Hiruzen, after a bout of self-debate, came to the conclusion—wait!
Meanwhile, in the real world.
Aomi looked around at the silent crowd and said calmly:
"So, I give you some time. I require you to unite, to enhance your combat abilities swiftly, whether it's Tailed Beasts, Natural Energy, any Kinjutsu, or combined various Jutsus, I want the Ninja World, scattered like sand for a thousand years, to prove to me that you can come together, and that there's still hope and meaning to be saved..."
"I will fight with you, if you can satisfy me, show me a future of hope, then I will trust the Ninja World once more, even if it costs my life, I will lead the battle against the Otsutsuki Clan..."
"If you still cannot unite, then I will sacrifice the entire planet, absorbing all natural energy into myself, and as a wanderer in the cosmos, avenge my hometown, hunting down all the Otsutsuki I encounter..."
Aomi's gaze suddenly softened.
He looked towards Senju Tobirama, Tsunade, Shisui, Might Duy, Uchiha Hachida, Hatake Sakumo, Hiruko, Sarutobi Hiruzen, Kisame, Kaguya Kimijiro, and other Konoha and close ones, and said gently:
"Though everyone cannot keep up with my pace anymore, you are all important parts of my life and have accompanied me through a priceless time... Before sacrificing this planet, I will create an Alternate Space where you can live, send you in, to have a safe and worry-free remaining life."
Aomi then looked at Uchiha Madara and Uchiha Izuna, smiling at the two brothers:
"Of course, you two elder predecessors of the clan are included, I hope you can enjoy a peaceful old age."
"And to other ninjas, even if you have betrayed Konoha before, you are creatures of this planet, if you wish to survive, I will give you the chance to fight for it."
Aomi glanced at the other ninjas of the Ninja World, looking at the incredibly shocked crowd and raised a finger:
"I do not demand you to ignite the belief in unity, since I hold no hope for you in the first place."
"But if you want to try, then please be quick, I don't know when I will come to test your achievements... Don't think the extraterrestrials are as simple as the two I've slain, perhaps their actions will be quicker than mine."
After finishing, Aomi turned away decisively, gazing down at the boundless Dead Sea, and sighed gently.
"Brother, are you abandoning me? My Dojutsu can assist you!" Shisui looked at Aomi's back, blood tears streaming from his newly healed Mangekyo Sharingan, shouting hysterically.
"Lord Aomi! My youth can still burn, please let me fight alongside you!" Might Duy was sweating profusely, despite the rebuilt body still aching somewhat, he pounded his chest vigorously, trying to get Aomi to turn and see him.
"Aomi!..."
"Lord Aomi!..."
"Aomi?!!"
All kinds of calls sounded behind Aomi, and even Tsunade, whose eyes were filled with tears, seemingly aggrieved by her weakness, shed inexplicable tears...
But Senju Tobirama, Senju Hashirama, Uchiha Madara, and Uchiha Izuna, the four most capable ninjas, remained silent.
As once the strongest or the front-row ninjas of the Ninja World...
They never imagined there would be a day when they would be name-called by a junior as having fallen behind the era in terms of strength, becoming akin to burdens.
And besides Hashirama the rightful Senju, Tobirama, Izuna, and Madara of the Uchiha Clan, although feeling deeply hurt by Aomi's words, faintly felt a sense of agreement...
Instantly defeated by Isshiki, indeed akin to burdens.
It's this kind of logic—
Instead of Aomi dragging them, these elderly and half-disabled, into a battle with powerful enemies while shouting nonsense like bonds, friendship, and companionship.
It's certainly better to stand alone, absorbing the energy within the Ninja World, and fight against unknown yet formidable foes!
Moreover, Aomi had left them with a final tenderness.
What he intended to drain was the natural energy of the Ninja World, as for the people of the Ninja World, he seemingly didn't care...
Is this considered destroying the Ninja World?
But the question is, among these once strong ones, who would truly in their heart admit to being burdens, and who would bow their heads to really acknowledge being incapable of fighting, willingly go to the Otherworld to retire and watch Aomi battle the extraterrestrials?
Especially with Aomi's drastic change in temperament!
Is Aomi's situation normal? Or is there another hidden reason, perhaps being influenced by that extraterrestrial woman named Kaguya?
After all, Aomi's current personality differs tremendously from before!
"Aomi... We need to talk!" Senju Tobirama took a deep breath, staring at Aomi's back, speaking solemnly.
He, among all, was the only one with the confidence to confront Aomi.
But Aomi still didn't reply to him, instead waved without turning his head, exhaling a deep breath.
Soon after.
The natural energy within Aomi's body flooded out like a dam burst, rapidly dispersing from his body, returning to the ocean, instantly restoring the vitality of the dying sea.
Senju Tobirama's eyes lit up!
Is this a deliberate release? If Aomi had the power of the sea gathered, then Senju Tobirama would be truly desperate...
Still unwilling to give up, Senju Tobirama continued to call out to Aomi, "Aomi!"
But this time, Aomi didn't respond to him, instead casually waved his hand, opened a Space Teleportation Gate, and stepped through it, disappearing before the crowd.
Finally...
As unfamiliar powerful warriors had kept appearing, the Ninja World battle seemingly lowered its curtain temporarily at this moment.
But it's only temporary, for Aomi had set a difficult question before them.
Should they wait for Aomi to arrange for them to go to the Otherworld to end their lives, or prove to Aomi they can still fight?
It's a deeply complex question.
At this time.
Senju Tobirama's gaze landed on the complete deep-purple Susanoo spiraling above: "Get him down! This unfamiliar Uchiha, I have a hunch, carries crucial information..."
But surprisingly to him.
Before anyone could act, the Susanoo flew towards them, dissipating mid-air, and a youthful figure landed steadily on the ground.
Uchiha Sasuke raised both hands, expressing he meant no harm, loudly exclaiming, "Honorable seniors of Konoha, I am a Konoha Ninja from the Otherworld, we need to discuss!"