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Naruto, stepping forward with his usual fiery enthusiasm, looks around at the gathered figures. "You're all forgetting something important," he says, raising his voice to catch everyone's attention. "Kaguya has two sons still alive on Earth. That means she's got a personal connection to this place. She most likely won't turn on us. She's had a life-and-death fight with Isshiki in the past. She won't just let him destroy everything she's built."

His words hang in the air for a moment, and the room grows silent as everyone processes the significance of what Naruto just said.

Sasuke raises an eyebrow, his arms crossed. "So you're saying she might be more inclined to help us because of her sons? And she has history with Isshiki?"

Naruto nods, his eyes bright with conviction. "Exactly! I've seen how much Kaguya cares about her sons. She's no stranger to fighting for what's important to her. We're not just dealing with someone who has power; we're dealing with someone who's had experiences with Isshiki—someone who has a reason to keep him down."

Tsunade sighs, rubbing her temples. "That's a good point, Naruto. If she had a run-in with Isshiki before, it makes sense that she might want to stop him from doing the same thing again."

Gaara reflects on Naruto's words and speaks up. "That's true. If she has something to protect, it could give us leverage. But we still don't know how much she's willing to invest in this world. What if she sees us as disposable once her sons are safe?"

Hashirama strokes his chin thoughtfully. "Kaguya is a complicated person. She's not like anyone we've faced before. But if her sons are involved, she may be more than willing to cooperate. We just have to figure out how to use that to our advantage."

Madara, with his usual confidence, grins darkly. "If her sons are alive, they could become our key. I'm not sure how much trust I'd place in Kaguya, but I'm not opposed to using her connection to her sons to guide our next moves."

Hagoromo speaks up, his voice steady. "What Naruto says has merit. Kaguya's history with Isshiki and her sons may mean that she will not easily turn on us. But we must be careful how we approach her. Her power is immense, and her motivations are not always predictable."

Hamura nods in agreement. "True. Her sons are still her flesh and blood, and that bond can drive her actions. But whether that will be enough to sway her into helping us... is still uncertain."

Orochimaru, ever the strategist, glances at Naruto. "I've always been wary of relying on the emotional connections of others. But in this case, perhaps it's worth considering. Kaguya may indeed act with more purpose now that she has something to protect, beyond her own ambitions."

Shikamaru sighs, clearly processing the complexity of the situation. "So, you're saying we should rely on Kaguya's emotional attachment to her sons as part of our strategy? It's a risky move, but... it might be our best shot."

The room falls quiet for a moment, the weight of the decision ahead settling over them.

Naruto grins, clearly feeling a sense of optimism. "Yeah! We've got a shot. Kaguya might be a wildcard, but with everything we've seen, I'm pretty sure she'll do what's best for her family—and for us if it means taking down Isshiki."

Sasuke finally uncrosses his arms and looks directly at Naruto. "Let's hope you're right. If she's going to help, it'll have to be because she sees some benefit to her own survival—or her sons' futures."

The group now has more to consider. Kaguya's relationship with her sons might indeed play a crucial role in whether or not she becomes an ally in their fight against Isshiki.