chapter 14

As the discussion unfolded, the air thick with tension and uncertainty, the Sage of Six Paths' tailed beast emerged from the shadows, its presence commanding attention from all who beheld it. Naruto, ever the optimist, saw an opportunity for diplomacy and reached out with his trademark "Talk no Jutsu," hoping to bridge the gap between their disparate allies.

"Hey, we're all in this together, right?" Naruto began, his voice filled with earnestness. "We may have our differences, but if we work together, we can overcome anything! Let's put aside our past grievances and focus on what's really important—protecting our world from the Otsutsuki threat!"

Naruto's words resonated with sincerity, but before he could finish his impassioned plea, Black Zetsu interjected, his voice dripping with contempt. "Save your breath, Naruto," he sneered, his gaze cold and unforgiving. "Talk no Jutsu won't work on us. We serve Kaguya, and Kaguya alone."

Naruto's expression fell, disappointment evident in his eyes. He had hoped to appeal to their sense of camaraderie, but Black Zetsu's words served as a stark reminder of the divisions that still lingered between them.

Undeterred, Naruto glanced towards Kaguya, searching for any sign of wavering in her resolve. But Kaguya remained impassive, her expression unreadable as she observed the exchange between Naruto and Black Zetsu.

The Sage of Six Paths watched the interaction unfold with a furrowed brow, his own tailed beast standing at his side, a silent witness to the unfolding drama. He knew that unity was their best chance at success, but convincing Kaguya and her allies would require more than just words.

As the tension hung heavy in the air, the fate of their world hung in the balance, teetering on the edge of uncertainty. Only time would tell if Naruto's idealism would prevail, or if the divisions that divided them would ultimately lead to their downfall.

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