Kaguya said that Akeshiki is the strongest.
And she also mentioned that the Otsutsuki Clan believed it too…
In the special place of the Ninja World Cosmos, generally speaking, they follow intriguing laws like "Four Heavenly Kings have five members," or "The strongest Hokage is the weakest."
Don't ask why; just say it's a regional characteristic, kind of a powerful existence like a law of causality!
"How's things on Isshiki's side?"
Aomi's mind stirred; sensing the Chakra buried within Isshiki and the others, he discreetly checked the information about their request for help.
Among the Otsutsuki Clan's responses, only Akeshiki's signature was mentioned, without mentioning Spiritual Technique.
But the problem is, Akeshiki is merely an assistant like Shimura Danzo, whereas Spiritual Technique is the clan leader.
There's no reason to ignore the higher-ranked signature if both were to come to support simultaneously…
That's quite intriguing.
Binding Spiritual Technique and Akeshiki as confrontation targets brought equal "devouring" emotions for Aomi.
"This clan leader's assistant seems unaware that the clan leader has eyes on me too…"
Aomi chuckled lightly, his eyes gleaming with thoughtful light: "Everyone yearns for God of Otsutsuki's skeleton, treating me as nourishment…"
"And rightly so, since it's an opportunity to become a god. Even if Spiritual Technique has become the clan leader, how could he not be tempted?"
"Sarutobi Hiruzen once ordered research on Hashirama's Cells. Despite the immense power difference between Spiritual Technique and the Third Hokage, the basic humanity is shared…"
Aomi's mind flashed with an amusing thought.
The Otsutsuki and Konoha are indeed alike…
In the Ninja World, perhaps if one could decipher the complex place of Konoha, even just half of it, it'd truly suffice.
It could be enough to govern half of Konoha's history across the Ninja World Cosmos…
"From this angle, assuming Isshiki, Urashiki, these folks are comparable to Chunin, Special Jonin in Konoha Village, needing to labor in such tiring tasks…"
"Does Spiritual Technique count as Otsutsuki Hiruzen? Perhaps elevate him a bit higher. Considering his way of completely deceiving Akeshiki and my intuition, anchoring as Third Hokage doesn't appear accurate."
"Let's view him as Tobirama then? That sufficiently elevates him…"
Using Otsutsuki Shibai as the baseline of Senju Hashirama, Aomi assesses the powers by substituting Spiritual Technique and Akeshiki into members of Konoha for a more accurate strength judgment.
And now the question is.
With Otsutsuki Hiruzen, Danzo, Asuma, and Tobirama, Hashirama…
So what does he himself count as?
Stronger than Special Jonin, but certainly not at Hashirama's level…
"Then I guess I'm Otsutsuki 'fifty-fifty', capable of exchanging two moves with anyone…" Aomi joked to himself:
"Wanting to get stronger short-term, it's necessary to ask Shibai and planet consciousness to embody gods; after all, the opponent is Otsutsuki Tobirama…"
However, saying this doesn't mean entirely relying on the planet consciousness and Otsutsuki Shibai's skeleton with risk…
There's considerable danger involved.
"Not controlling Isshiki's strategy is correct… Unlike Tobirama, I can't simulate the words and habits of the Otsutsuki well, so letting them request help themselves is most genuine…"
Aomi scanned through Isshiki's memory for the description of aid request.
Clearly showcasing helplessness facing Aomi, conveyed perfectly… In Isshiki's narrative, Aomi is nearly a demon!
Started off as a mortal pretending to sacrifice himself to seal Kaguya; in reality, he's treating the supposed seal site as an experimental lab to absorb Kaguya's power…
Meanwhile, the blatant exposure also lured forces from the Ninja World wanting to confront him, such as Uchiha Madara, allowing Konoha's villages to bear the consequences…
Leading to Isshiki being ambushed in the Ninja World for a thousand years, yet still lured out by this plan. Even unexpected factors like Urashiki and Momoshiki from Otherworld in battles with Aomi didn't gain any advantage, remaining in passive stance.
Isshiki reflected on his failures, only realizing.
From the start, Aomi had everything calculated already.
He was akin to a fate-arranged chess piece, self-perceived as a predatory yellow bird, but actually a mosquito trapped in the web…
This personally experienced sense of fragmentation and helplessness made Isshiki's written request letter extremely heartfelt…
Furthermore, it emphasized Aomi's terrifying Dojutsu — the specific effects were unknown, but it could seize enemy abilities and bloodlines, urging Akeshiki and Spiritual Technique to exercise caution!
As a request letter, Isshiki demonstrated outstanding skill, having arranged everything properly…
Whether it's enemy capabilities, personal status, or potential rewards, all were clearly listed, conforming to customary Otsutsuki Clan phrasing.
If Aomi were to impersonate Isshiki, he might not be worse, but ultimately it's more reliable having the genuine article operate…
"Any news from Tobirama's side?"
After digesting matters concerning the Otsutsuki Clan, Aomi turned to examine the Chakra hidden within Tobirama…
Possibly saying it this way isn't quite right.
Tobirama and Kaguya, both possessing his Soul Engraving, had nearly reached the wondrous relationship akin to Kaguya and Zetsu with Aomi…
Senju Tobirama had already become Aomi's officially designated spokesperson.