Chapter 286

Watching Obito and Black Zetsu depart, "Hagoromo Gensou" pondered everything Obito had just said.

"The Three Heroes of the Warring States, the Battle of the Valley of Gods, the Chunin Exams with Edo Tensei, and the complete resurrection afterward. Taking Sasuke, vying for control of the Moon Eye Plan... My real self's experiences have truly been a rollercoaster, full of twists and excitement."

"But dying at Hashirama's hands during the Battle of the Valley of Gods? That shouldn't have happened."

A sly smile crept onto "Hagoromo Gensou's" lips.

In this world, Hashirama and Madara were his defeated adversaries.

Defeat?

He had never known the taste.

"However, as Obito mentioned, the real me seems to have gained substantial strength in his second life—not only defeating Pain but also killing the Great Toad Sage and even Naruto, according to rumors. With achievements like these, relying solely on my current power is indeed insufficient."

The Ten-Tails!

Only by becoming the Ten-Tails' Jinchuriki could he maximize his chances of seizing his real body's power and escaping the Infinite Tsukuyomi world alive.

"My fate is mine to decide, not heaven's will!"

"I, Hagoromo Gensou, will never bow to a predetermined destiny!"

Turning toward the direction of the Hagoromo clan's territory, his eyes were resolute.

Hagoromo Clan Territory

A chaotic argument, which had nearly escalated into a full-blown conflict, was suppressed by Gensou's intervention. After all, a fight breaking out in public would reflect poorly on everyone involved.

However, upon returning to his residence, Hagoromo Gensou discovered that the conflict had only intensified, with more participants joining in.

Seated at the head of the room, he was astonished to see the growing factions forming under Senju Chihiro and Uchiha Rin.

Among the women arguing—each exuding their unique charm and temperament—were:

A red-haired woman, evidently from the Uzumaki clan, talking incessantly without pausing for breath.

A dignified woman with pale eyes, dressed elegantly, clearly from the Hyuga clan.

A white-haired beauty with two red marks on her forehead—none other than Kaguya herself.

Representatives from nearly every ninja clan were present:

A refined member of the Yuki clan.

A Nara woman subtly fanning the flames.

A blonde Yamanaka on the fringes, jotting down notes.

Even an Akimichi woman had joined the scene. Thankfully, she wasn't overweight but rather a "full moon" type of beauty.

Listening to the sharp exchanges among the gathered women, Hagoromo Gensou felt it was more exhausting than a battlefield clash.

Searching the crowd, his gaze landed on Haru. She stood next to a Yamanaka woman with a golden ponytail and the clan's emblem on her sleeve, providing input as the latter wrote something down.

Leaning in, Gensou overheard snippets—it seemed they were documenting his daily life and habits.

He dismissed it as unimportant and was about to put an end to this spectacle when a new arrival brought the scene to a halt.

A tall, imposing woman with a commanding presence entered the room. Her arrival instantly silenced the crowd, and harmony returned to the tense atmosphere.

Gensou looked at her with a flicker of nostalgia. He knew her.

Ruri of the Hagoromo clan.

In the past, she was supposed to become his wife.

While he didn't have strong feelings for her, no woman of her generation in the Hagoromo clan could compare to her excellence.

Whether he truly loved her or not, it was a responsibility he had to bear as clan leader.

But things hadn't gone as planned.

"Such chaos. Is this how you present yourselves?"

Ruri's sharp gaze swept across the room, her tone cold as she reprimanded the crowd. After a stern lecture, she dismissed the women and approached Hagoromo Gensou.

Having grown up together, Ruri spoke without pretense, diving straight to the point: "What was so urgent that you had to leave earlier?"

Facing her close proximity, Gensou suppressed the flood of memories and replied calmly, "There was a situation that required attention."

Ruri, ever efficient, asked directly, "Does the Hagoromo clan—or even the entire ninja world—need to act?"

Gensou nodded.

Through his observations, he had confirmed that the Hagoromo clan now commanded unparalleled respect in the ninja world, akin to uncrowned kings.

A single order from him would rally not only the Hagoromo clan but also the Senju, Uchiha, Uzumaki, Hyuga, and other major clans.

Even legendary figures like Hashirama and Madara would comply.

This overwhelming influence was why various clans were eager to send their finest women to him.

Of course, traditional ninja customs hadn't changed.

For instance, missions still required payment.

But for the Hagoromo clan, which ruled the ninja world and received annual tributes from countless daimyo and nobles, such costs were trivial.

Gensou wasted no time issuing his first command:

"Declare an all-ninja-world bounty on these two individuals. Any leads will be richly rewarded!"

Stomping his foot, two clumps of earth rose from the ground, shaping into lifelike figures of Obito and Black Zetsu.

Ruri didn't question the reason and nodded decisively.

"And one more thing," Gensou added. "Inform Hashirama, Madara, Uzumaki Arina, and Kaguya Ryuunosuke to drop everything and immediately capture all scattered tailed beasts in the ninja world!"

Each of these individuals was a formidable warrior capable of capturing tailed beasts.

Just as "Hagoromo Gensou" understood him, he understood "Hagoromo Gensou" equally well.

Regardless of his counterpart's current state, Gensou had to prepare thoroughly.

Moreover, he couldn't rule out the possibility of Obito capturing the tailed beasts himself to become the Ten-Tails' Jinchuriki.

With full control in his hands, he intended to leverage every available resource.

Ruri raised no objections or questions, not even asking why Hagoromo Gensou suddenly wanted to capture the tailed beasts.

Even if he merely intended to keep the tailed beasts as pets for his amusement, the ninja world would obey without hesitation.

While other women might wish to spend more time with him, Ruri, like Hagoromo Gensou, prioritized duty over emotions. Without delay, she left to execute his orders.

Watching her retreating figure, as upright and efficient as he remembered, Hagoromo Gensou felt a twinge of doubt.

Although he was undoubtedly Gensou, his experiences differed greatly from this world's "Hagoromo Gensou."

It was normal for others not to notice.

But Haru and Ruri, who were closest to him, showed no signs of suspicion.

Pondering this, Gensou seemed to gain some clarity.

(End of Chapter)

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