Naruto: About the Fact That my Brother is Madara-Chapter 258: Obliteration, Domination, or Coexistence? (The Otsutsuki Worldview)
Chapter 258 - 258: Obliteration, Domination, or Coexistence? (The Otsutsuki Worldview)
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There are only a handful of ways to inflict harm upon the Otsutsuki. Aside from conventional methods, there is one that cannot be overlooked by anyone.
That is the use of scientific tools created through advanced technology, commonly referred to as scientific ninja tools.
These tools have largely replaced certain abilities of shinobi and can prove invaluable in emergencies. Their existence has brought tremendous convenience to both ninja and ordinary people alike.
Scientific ninja tools can be broadly categorized into four types:
Chakra Capacitor Type:
These tools function by utilizing chakra capacitors to store the necessary chakra for performing ninjutsu.
The concept of sealing ninjutsu within scrolls has existed since the Warring States period, and creating miniature scrolls is not particularly complex.
By embedding such scrolls into devices, even non-shinobi can use them to unleash powerful techniques simply by operating the machinery.
The main drawback of this method is the limited capacity of the chakra storage. However, its advantage lies in its ease of use and efficiency, allowing even the large civilian population to be armed with formidable abilities.
Bioengineering-Type Scientific Ninja Tools:
This category includes artificial limbs, synthetic organs, and other bioengineered body parts. Naruto's prosthetic arm, developed after the Fourth Great Ninja War, falls into this category.
By integrating traditional puppet techniques with advancements in Hashirama Cell extraction, it is possible to create artificial chakra pathways. These synthetic limbs function as seamlessly as an individual's natural body, enabling them to use ninjutsu, taijutsu, and even gather chakra without hindrance.
Enhancement-Type Scientific Ninja Tools:
These tools are designed to amplify a user's chakra and enhance the power of their jutsu. Simply by channeling chakra into them, they can unleash extraordinary effects.
Examples include tools that allow users to climb walls effortlessly, ninja tools similar to Gatling guns, and devices capable of absorbing ninjutsu and converting it into chakra.
One particularly terrifying innovation is a tool that disrupts the body's natural healing capabilities. Even an Otsutsuki would struggle against such a weapon, as its devastating effects leave lasting damage. Without a doubt, this type of scientific ninja tool is a trump card that must be developed in the future.
Kumogakure has already created a chakra superconductor cannon, rumored to possess the power to obliterate the moon with a single strike. If its power can be further enhanced, it may one day become a crucial strategic weapon for protecting the shinobi world.
Advanced Technology Type:
This category focuses on upgrading traditional ninja gear through the application of cutting-edge science and technology.
Examples include ultra-hard kunai made from non-metallic super ceramics, fire-resistant battle armor capable of withstanding minor Fire Release techniques, nano-fiber super cables, compact communication devices, and remote-controlled unmanned drones.
Such advancements are particularly beneficial for ninja warfare. The reality is that many shinobi have significant skill gaps—some are weak in ninjutsu or taijutsu, while others have little resistance to genjutsu.
However, by mastering the use of modified technological tools, these weaknesses can be effectively mitigated.
According to Kyōsuke's vision, future standard shinobi squads should incorporate scientific ninja tools into their combat techniques as a fundamental skill.
The creation of these four categories of scientific ninja tools will allow Konoha to reach an unparalleled level of power, far surpassing all other nations.
Once the foundational infrastructure is complete and a sufficient number of specialized personnel are trained, the path to dominating the shinobi world will finally open.
By gathering the collective strength of the entire shinobi world and systematically cultivating talent across all fields, it may finally be possible to secure victory in the millennia-long war against extraterrestrial invaders.
Kyōsuke had long since made meticulous arrangements for these plans. Regardless of whether he remained alive or not, Konoha would continue following the path he had laid out.
Of course, unforeseen events could still arise—which was precisely why Uchiha Madara had been stationed in the shadows to ensure everything stayed on track.
For instance, the existence of the Sage of Six Paths was beyond even Kyōsuke's control.
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On the Moon, at the Sealing Altar
As he stepped into the ancient chamber, Otsutsuki Hagoromo couldn't help but sigh.
Unknowingly, countless years had passed since the battle between mother and son had come to an end.
Throughout all this time, he had never set foot on the moon. However, now, the Sage of Six Paths had no choice but to return.
The condensation of the Sage's Chakra Fruit still required time. If another Otsutsuki invader appeared before then, he feared that, in his current state, he would be powerless to resist.
For this reason, Hagoromo needed to gain deeper insight into his enemies—which meant he had no choice but to meet with his mother once more.
"You have come." Kaguya's voice rang out, devoid of any discernible emotion.
"Yes." The Sage of Six Paths nodded, his eyes betraying a hint of guilt—and a sliver of greed he himself had yet to recognize.
If the Sage Chakra Fruit failed to provide the necessary strength, then the shinobi world would lose its last hope of resisting the Otsutsuki.
If that were to happen, then perhaps it would be better for him to claim its power for himself.
Shaking his head vigorously to dispel such a dangerous thought, Hagoromo paused momentarily before delivering the news of Isshiki's death.
"Where is Kyōsuke?" Kaguya asked.
"Dead." Hagoromo's tone was emotionless.
Yet Kaguya, who knew her eldest son well, caught an unusual glimmer in his eyes.
"Hagoromo, in the end, you have fallen as well." She let out a cold laugh, filled with mockery.
Their conversation lasted for a long time. Given the stakes of life and death, the Rabbit Goddess did not withhold any information.
Thus, the true nature of the Otsutsuki Clan was laid bare before the Sage of Six Paths, revealing the terrifying depths of their existence.
Since time immemorial, the Otsutsuki's ultimate goal had remained unchanged: to consume chakra endlessly and attain eternal life.
In the beginning, they relied solely on instinct to absorb energy. However, finding this process too slow, they devised the Divine Tree—a monstrous creation that served as the juvenile form of the Ten-Tails. This grotesque innovation enabled them to refine and harvest chakra on an unprecedented scale.
For centuries, millennia, and even tens of thousands of years, wherever the Otsutsuki set foot, entire worlds withered, their life force drained and condensed into ripened chakra fruits. No civilization, no species, and no land that fell within their grasp could escape annihilation.
However, as time passed, anomalies inevitably emerged.
During their interactions with native civilizations on various planets, some Otsutsuki began to develop compassion and sought to abandon the brutal, exploitative method of harvesting.
Instead, they envisioned fulfilling their mission through governance rather than outright slaughter—echoing the earlier, ambitious attempt of the Rabbit Goddess, Kaguya.
By employing the Ten-Tails to pacify the world and establishing an empire under their absolute rule, they could gradually extract chakra from the elderly and weak, amassing energy in a less destructive manner.
To distinguish themselves from their ruthless brethren, this faction of Otsutsuki eventually severed ties with their original clan.
Over countless millennia, they evolved into a formidable faction of their own, calling themselves the "Saint Sanctuary" faction—a group dedicated to distancing themselves from the brutality of their ancestors.
Meanwhile, the merciless traditionalists remained steadfast in their age-old customs, forming the "Avalon" faction—clan members who continued to uphold the practice of harvesting planets through indiscriminate slaughter.
As time passed, at an unknown point in history, a new ideological movement began to take shape within the Saint Sanctuary faction.
This new faction embraced the philosophy of absolute equality among all living beings. Instead of ruling over indigenous lifeforms, they sought to coexist in harmony, sharing chakra and teaching these native creatures how to harness it for their own survival.
These believers in peaceful coexistence came to be known as the "Equinox" faction.
Thus, the Ōtsutsuki clan eventually divided into three primary factions:
Avalon (Obliteration): Those who adhered to the clan's original philosophy of consuming planets and exploiting their resources without mercy.
Equinox (Coexistence): Those who rejected dominion entirely and sought to integrate with native species, spreading chakra as a means of enlightenment and empowerment.
Saint Sanctuary (Domination): Those who ruled over indigenous life in a structured manner, collecting chakra through controlled sacrifice rather than wanton destruction.
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To put it simply, members like Isshiki and Momoshiki belonged to the Avalon faction, which was also the strongest in terms of raw power among the three groups.
Kaguya, on the other hand, was a princess of the Saint Sanctury faction. Her doctrine centered on ruling native civilizations and harvesting chakra through a long-term, sustainable approach.
In the short term, the power of the Saint Sanctury faction could never rival Avalon's sheer military might. However, from a broader perspective, their method held greater potential for long-term dominance and expansion.
It was precisely for this reason that the Avalon faction could not sit idly by and allow their ideological adversaries to grow unchecked. This conflict eventually led to what Kaguya referred to as the "Millennia War."
And the outcome of that war? It was evident from Kaguya's fate—once a princess of her faction, she had fallen so far as to become a mere subordinate to Isshiki.
The brothers of the Six Paths Sage were more closely aligned with the Equinox faction, making them objects of scorn and ridicule among the other two factions. At the same time, however, they were the most beloved by the native beings of their world.
As for the strength possessed by these factions—judging by the current state of the Six Paths Sage, it was hardly worth mentioning.
The present-day reality was stark:
The Avalon faction reigned supreme, continuing their unchecked slaughter across the cosmos.
The Saint Sanctury faction teetered on the brink of extinction, its scattered remnants struggling to survive.
The Equinox faction, meanwhile, had been so thoroughly rejected that they were not even considered part of the Ōtsutsuki clan any longer.
Beyond these three factions, the Ōtsutsuki clan also possessed two highly distinctive institutions.
The first was the Grand Elders' Council, a conclave of ancient, monstrous beings who had survived for at least ten thousand years. Their true power remained an enigma to all outsiders, shrouded in myth and speculation.
The second was the Clan Enforcement Corps, a fearsome organization whose very name sent shivers through the hearts of intelligent civilizations across the universe.
Among its ranks were the legendary "Twelve Apostles", each of whom had already ignited their divine flames twice.
Their dojutsu was fearsome, their strength unparalleled, and any single one of them possessed the capability to reduce an entire planet like Earth to mere rubble.
And they were not few in number.
Isshiki Ōtsutsuki had come to Earth to claim the Chakra Fruit for one sole purpose—to ignite his own divine flame and secure his place in the ranks of the Clan Enforcement Corps.
With just this single revelation, the Six Paths Sage instantly grasped the vast disparity between their respective strengths.
"This is the situation," Kaguya said with a cold sneer. "I do not wish to go against the ideology of my faction, but if I refuse to act, we will all become nothing more than sustenance for others."
"... Is there truly no other way?"
"Hah. You spread chakra and taught humans how to wield it—only for them to prove incapable of even protecting themselves."
"... I understand."
After a long and heavy silence, Hagoromo Ōtsutsuki let out a deep sigh.
Perhaps, in the end, his mother had been right all along.
He had labored tirelessly to establish the Ninshū, imparting the knowledge of chakra to humanity in hopes of guiding them toward a better future.
And what had become of that effort?
War. Endless, ceaseless war.
The lives lost in the countless battles waged over the centuries could likely have produced multiple Chakra Fruits.
Annihilating the Shinobi World outright was beyond his capability—but he could no longer afford to remain naive.
If this continued, extinction was the only future that awaited them all.
It was time for change.
"I will reconstitute the Ten-Tails and plant a Divine Tree," he declared solemnly. "When I ignite my divine flame, that will be the day you walk free from your seal."
Kaguya remained silent, gazing at him with an unreadable expression.
Whatever she was thinking, she kept it to herself.
Hagoromo, however, did not pry. Ultimately, sealing his mother away had been a mistake—one that he and his brother had committed together.
"In the meantime, you must keep your will (avatar) from causing further disturbances," he added.
"As for collecting the Tailed Beasts, I will ensure that the Ninshū emerges once more."
"Of course, the best course of action would be securing the cooperation of a major hidden village."
The era had long since changed.
If he wished to restore his mother's former glory, he would first have to reunify the Shinobi World.
His bloodline flowed through the Land of Fire. Naturally, Konoha would be the logical place to start.
"Hagoromo, you are still as naive as ever," Kaguya mocked, a derisive smile playing on her lips.
Did he truly think unifying the Shinobi World would be so simple?
She could already envision the suffering he would endure in his futile pursuit.
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