Chapter 339: The Greatest Enemy Now Is Hagoromo Gengetsu

Chapter 339: The Greatest Enemy Now Is Hagoromo Gengetsu

"What?"

Naruto, who is often reckless and naive, found himself genuinely confused this time. It wasn't that he was the one with the problem, but rather, the person asking the question had a problem too big to ignore.

What does he mean by "Join forces and save the Ninja World"?

Did they really think Naruto didn't know who started this war, how many people had died, and who cast the Infinite Tsukuyomi?

With these thoughts in mind, Naruto glared at Hagoromo Gengetsu.

He wasn't some idiot who could be easily swayed by a few words!

Hagoromo Gengetsu nodded in agreement and continued, "The greatest enemy now is Kaguya Ōtsutsuki. She intends to trap everyone on this planet in a genjutsu forever, just like she did a thousand years ago, turning them into her nourishment."

"I've already undone the Infinite Tsukuyomi," Gengetsu added.

"So, Naruto, do you want to join forces with me to save the ninja world by fighting Kaguya, who plans to continue the Infinite Tsukuyomi, or do you want to become her pawn and help her oppress the ninja world?"

Naruto didn't need to think twice; of course, he would join forces to fight Kaguya!

But just as he was about to say this out loud, he hesitated.

Wait a minute, something's not right.

Why does it always come down to "joining forces"?

What if he chose the other option?

That doesn't make sense either!

Naruto thought for a few seconds, then suddenly realized and pointed at Hagoromo Gengetsu, loudly asking, "Why are you only giving me two options?"

Hagoromo Gengetsu calmly responded, "Can you defeat Kaguya alone?"

"Uh..."

As much as he hated to admit it, Naruto realized that it would be difficult for him to take on Kaguya alone.

So, does that mean he has no choice but to team up?

On second thought, it wasn't so bad.

At least Hagoromo Gengetsu wasn't as extreme as Kaguya.

Just as Naruto was about to agree to the alliance...

"NARUTO!"

A voice suddenly echoed in his mind.

"Old Man Sage!"

Naruto was surprised.

At the same time, both Hagoromo Gengetsu and Kaguya Ōtsutsuki turned their gazes toward Naruto.

More specifically, toward the chakra of the Sage of Six Paths within Naruto.

"So the old schemer finally shows up," Hagoromo Gengetsu thought, narrowing his eyes.

"Hagoromo..." Kaguya's expression grew complex as she muttered the name.

The Sage of Six Paths knew that his method of communicating with Naruto through chakra wouldn't go unnoticed by the two Six Paths-level beings present.

But he didn't care and simply spoke in Naruto's mind:

"Naruto, don't let appearances fool you. The greatest threat before you isn't my mother, but Hagoromo Gengetsu."

"Hagoromo Gengetsu? But Kaguya is way more dangerous!" Naruto was confused.

He had seen the world Kaguya ruled a thousand years ago through the Sage's memories.

Compared to that, Hagoromo Gengetsu seemed like a saint.

At least he wasn't turning everyone in the ninja world into White Zetsu soldiers.

The Sage of Six Paths replied gravely, "Her danger is one thing, but dealing with her is another. With my help, the same sealing that worked on her once can work again. But Hagoromo Gengetsu is different..."

The Sage gave Hagoromo Gengetsu a deep look, his expression serious.

He could feel that Hagoromo Gengetsu's power was far from as simple as it seemed.

Even at his peak, the Sage would have been wary.

Given Kaguya's current state, it would be hard for her to defeat Hagoromo Gengetsu.

Although her immortal body could prolong the fight, if Naruto managed to seal her with the Six Paths: Chibaku Tensei, it would all be over.

With only Naruto left, there would be no stopping Hagoromo Gengetsu. The planet would have a new master.

The Sage couldn't accept that. He had been the true master of this world for a millennium.

"Naruto, deal with Hagoromo Gengetsu first. We'll handle my mother afterward," the Sage urged.

Naruto scratched his head, feeling torn.

His first instinct was to deal with the more extreme Kaguya.

But what the Sage said also made sense.

If Hagoromo Gengetsu emerged victorious, things could end badly for Konoha and everyone else.

Teaming up with Kaguya seemed like the most logical choice for now.

However...

When Naruto thought about how Kaguya had mercilessly tried to kill countless people with her Rabbit Hair Needles, he couldn't bring himself to ally with her. He frowned deeply and muttered, "This is so annoying!"

This is right, and that is right.

This is bad, and that is bad.

In that case, why not just fight them both!

Naruto, never one for overthinking, clapped his hands and summoned a mass of Shadow Clones, charging at both Hagoromo Gengetsu and Kaguya, shouting encouragement.

"Naruto..."

The Sage of Six Paths frowned, realizing that things were spiraling out of his control.

Hagoromo Gengetsu wasn't surprised at all.

As the most unpredictable ninja, Naruto was never going to be anyone's puppet.

As long as he could fight, he was happy.

Watching the army of Shadow Clones rush toward them, Hagoromo Gengetsu retracted his gaze and flipped his hand. A Truth-Seeking Ball floated into his palm, transforming into a black rod that extended rapidly. A small, pixelated black portal appeared in front of him.

The black rod entered the portal.

In the next moment...

A black portal suddenly appeared behind Kaguya's head, and the black rod shot out, speeding toward her.

Kaguya quickly tilted her head to avoid the rod. At the same time, a bone blade grew from her hand. With the help of her technique, Yomotsu Hirasaka, she instantly appeared behind Hagoromo Gengetsu, striking at him with All-Killing Ash Bones.

But Hagoromo Gengetsu, prepared for this, blocked it with a Truth-Seeking Ball.

At that moment, Naruto's Shadow Clone army reached the two combatants.

Kaguya's hands extended, stabbing one Shadow Clone after another with All-Killing Ash Bones, turning them to dust.

Inside her sleeve, Black Zetsu reminded her, "Mother, find Naruto's real body and eliminate him. The sealing technique he wields is your greatest threat."

Kaguya nodded.

"Mother, the one with the Truth-Seeking Balls behind him is likely the real Naruto," Black Zetsu continued.

Kaguya nodded again, scanning the crowd with her Byakugan, quickly spotting the Naruto with the Truth-Seeking Balls behind him.

In an instant, she cut through the Shadow Clones like a blade through butter, creating a cloud of smoke. She reached her target, thrusting her bone blade at him.

Not far away, Hagoromo Gengetsu, observing the scene, clapped his hands together.