Chapter 348: No Mother Would Ever Hold a Grudge Against Her Son Forever

Chapter 348: No Mother Would Ever Hold a Grudge Against Her Son Forever

During this period, Naruto has made significant contributions to Hagoromo Gengetsu's cause. He not only helped Hagoromo Gengetsu fend off Kaguya Ōtsutsuki, giving him the opportunity to ascend to the status of the Six Paths Sage, but also delivered the technique of Six Paths Chibaku Tensei to him. Furthermore, Naruto defied the will of the Sage of Six Paths and continued to oppose Kaguya Ōtsutsuki.

With such great deeds, Hagoromo Gengetsu felt a slight twinge of guilt about Naruto's previous death in Mount Myōboku, which was caused by him.

"Keep up the good work."

After sincerely wishing Naruto well, Hagoromo Gengetsu passed by his fallen opponent with more ease than anyone else present and walked towards Kaguya Ōtsutsuki.

As a space-time barrier, the Amenominaka can't be absorbed by the Shinra Koushi no Mikoto like the Six Paths Chibaku Tensei, but under the light of the Divine Wheel, it could still resist to a certain extent.

Seeing Hagoromo Gengetsu approaching, the sense of crisis intensified in Kaguya Ōtsutsuki, and she was about to fire her All-Killing Ash Bones at him.

At this moment, the voice of the Sage of Six Paths rang out:

"The Divine Wheel behind Hagoromo Gengetsu can absorb and strip away all techniques."

Having already understood the ocular power of the Shinra Koushi no Mikoto, the Sage of Six Paths quickly explained this ability and added one last detail.

"The Divine Wheel can store up to five techniques."

The powerful ability of the Shinra Koushi no Mikoto still had its limits.

After absorbing five techniques, unless the stored techniques were released, the Divine Wheel could not absorb any more.

Everyone present clearly understood what this meant.

Hagoromo Gengetsu couldn't absorb techniques without restraint.

Upon hearing this, Hagoromo Gengetsu glanced at the Sage of Six Paths, whose consciousness resided within Ōtsutsuki Toneri.

He couldn't help but feel envious of the Sage of Six Paths' ability to see through all techniques with the Rinnegan.

The importance of information, especially regarding ocular powers, had just been vividly demonstrated by Hagoromo Gengetsu.

The Sage of Six Paths in his prime possessed a pair of Rinnegan that could see through enemy information at a glance, along with mastery of the ultimate sealing technique, Six Paths Chibaku Tensei.

It was no wonder that he was able to seal Kaguya Ōtsutsuki and become the new ruler of the shinobi world.

In contrast, few among the true Ōtsutsuki clan could compare.

However, no matter how brilliant the Sage of Six Paths or Kaguya Ōtsutsuki once were, they were now at an absolute disadvantage.

Hagoromo Gengetsu glanced at the Divine Wheel behind him.

It was true that the Sage of Six Paths said it could store only five techniques, but who said he had to keep them stored?

Couldn't he absorb one and release one immediately?

Of course, if he absorbed techniques like Six Paths Chibaku Tensei, All-Killing Ash Bones, or Golden Wheel Reincarnation Explosion, which posed a significant threat to him, Hagoromo Gengetsu wouldn't release them easily.

Keeping them in his possession meant that the original owner of the technique could no longer use it.

At this moment, despite the Sage of Six Paths' reminder, others consciously refrained from letting their powerful techniques be absorbed.

"But how long can you hold out like this?"

Hagoromo Gengetsu smiled faintly and continued to approach the fallen Kaguya Ōtsutsuki.

In the next instant, the surrounding space changed.

Since remaining in the gravity space would only give Hagoromo Gengetsu the advantage, Kaguya Ōtsutsuki dispelled the Amenominaka.

Everyone returned to the real world once more.

The dazzling sun was already high in the sky, illuminating the world.

In contrast, the Divine Wheel behind Hagoromo Gengetsu, now free from the constraints of the gravity space, shone even more brightly.

It was as if two suns, one large and one small, had appeared in the world.

Standing amidst the divine light, Hagoromo Gengetsu needed no further words. With a single step, as if the sun god had descended, he headed straight for Kaguya Ōtsutsuki.

Ōtsutsuki Toneri and the recovering Naruto saw this and immediately launched various Rasengan and green orbs at Hagoromo Gengetsu.

However, these relatively weak techniques couldn't stop him.

Boom!

The deafening sound of an explosion echoed once again.

At this moment, facing Hagoromo Gengetsu, Kaguya Ōtsutsuki no longer had the same confidence as before. She began to repeatedly use Yomotsu Hirasaka to create distance between herself and Hagoromo Gengetsu. She didn't run too far away.

Not only did Hagoromo Gengetsu also possess Yomotsu Hirasaka, but there were also Ōtsutsuki Toneri and Naruto, who had no space-time ninjutsu.

If they were separated, the pressure on Kaguya Ōtsutsuki would be overwhelming.

This situation didn't last long.

Ignoring Ōtsutsuki Toneri and Naruto, who were launching attacks at him, Hagoromo Gengetsu relentlessly pressed on with his fierce assault on Kaguya Ōtsutsuki.

Finally, with one misstep, Kaguya Ōtsutsuki was struck by Hagoromo Gengetsu's powerful Myriad Paths Ninjutsu, sending her crashing to the ground and raising a massive mushroom cloud.

Hagoromo Gengetsu was about to capitalize on his advantage.

Unable to bear it any longer after repeatedly using techniques to no avail, Naruto once again unleashed the Truth-Seeking Ball Rasenshuriken. The technique spun rapidly and in the blink of an eye, it was in front of Hagoromo Gengetsu.

Hagoromo Gengetsu turned his head to look.

As before, the Truth-Seeking Ball Rasenshuriken silently merged into his body, causing the Divine Wheel behind him to spin even faster.

"Thank you."

Hagoromo Gengetsu once again thanked his good comrade Naruto, then the brilliance of the Divine Wheel suddenly burst forth as it directly hurled the Truth-Seeking Ball Rasenshuriken toward the mushroom cloud where Kaguya Ōtsutsuki had just risen.

Boom!

The earth shattered into countless fragments.

A mushroom cloud even larger than the previous one rose again.

Hearing the muffled groan from within the cloud, Hagoromo Gengetsu's gaze shifted. Without waiting for Ōtsutsuki Toneri and Naruto to get close, he stepped into the Yomotsu Hirasaka that opened before him.

The two who were a step behind quickly flew to the ground.

"Naruto, calm down," Ōtsutsuki Toneri reminded him.

"I know," Naruto replied, taking a deep breath.

Although Hagoromo Gengetsu's thanks contained no trace of mockery, Naruto still felt frustrated.

Why is it that every time he encounters this guy, things never go smoothly?

Naruto clenched his fists.

Before he and Ōtsutsuki Toneri could enter the mushroom cloud, the battle had already resumed elsewhere.

When they turned and rushed over, they found that the last remnants of the ruined desert had been completely obliterated by the battle's aftermath. Kaguya Ōtsutsuki, with her extremely long blue-white hair, was engaged in a fierce battle with Hagoromo Gengetsu.

Naruto and Ōtsutsuki Toneri had just arrived when suddenly, the chakra of the Sage of Six Paths emerged from Naruto's body, transforming into his form. The Sage flew rapidly toward Kaguya Ōtsutsuki, seemingly intending to return his chakra to his mother.

"Hagoromo…"

Tears welled up in Kaguya Ōtsutsuki's eyes at that moment.

It was Hagoromo who had just communicated to her that she should teleport here, and he was ready to return her chakra.

Kaguya Ōtsutsuki chose to believe him.

After all, what mother would ever hold a grudge against her son forever?

Kaguya Ōtsutsuki opened her arms, ready to welcome her son back.

Hagoromo Gengetsu saw this and activated his Rinnegan.

A blade-like shockwave instantly shot out from his eye, slicing through the space toward the Sage of Six Paths.