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The air grows heavy, charged with the palpable energy of Kaguya's presence. Naruto, Sasuke, and the other leaders of the Ninja World stand before her, uncertain of what to expect this time. Her appearance is as regal and imposing as ever, her long white hair flowing like a river of snow, her eyes sharp and calculating.

Before anyone can speak, Kaguya smiles slightly—though the expression is cold, calculating. She steps forward, her voice carrying authority. "So, you've come to ask for my help, hmm?" Her tone is not mocking, but it is far from welcoming. "What do you seek, exactly?"

Naruto's Request

Naruto, eager and determined, steps forward. "We need your help to defeat Ishiki and his forces. He's stronger than we anticipated, and the Zetsu you've created are just as powerful. We... we don't have the strength to do this alone."

Kaguya's gaze narrows as she listens, then she looks at Sasuke. "And you, Sasuke? Do you think asking for my help will come without consequences?"

Sasuke, ever the skeptic, gives a measured look. "We know you don't do anything out of kindness, Kaguya. We're prepared to deal with whatever you want in return. But we don't have time to waste. Ishiki is recovering, and he's getting stronger."

Kaguya's Terms

Kaguya raises a hand, silencing the group. Her eyes flicker with amusement before she speaks. "I understand your urgency, but I'll be clear. You want me to lend you my Zetsu, but you'll have to give me something in return." Her voice turns cold and calculating. "I am not ignorant of the ninja world. I know that your techniques—the ninjutsu you wield—are powerful and complex. I want them."

The Ninja World leaders look at each other, stunned by her demand. Naruto is the first to speak up. "You want our jutsu? All of them?"

Kaguya's eyes gleam with anticipation. "Yes. Every last one of your secret techniques. I want to learn them, understand them, and most importantly, teach my Zetsu how to use them. They need more than brute strength. They need finesse. They need ninjutsu that can make them true warriors—perfect warriors."

Tension Among the Leaders

Tsunade looks furious. "You want us to teach your creations everything we know? Do you think we're fools, Kaguya? Your Zetsu will only use these techniques against us, against the world we're trying to protect!" This work was created by shredder121

Hashirama steps forward, his voice calm but firm. "She's right, though. If we want her help, we'll need to give something in return. But this is a dangerous request. She's asking us to teach her creations, the Zetsu, techniques that could potentially be used against the Ninja World."

Minato speaks, his tone serious. "We're already in a precarious position. We don't have the luxury of time. If we want Kaguya's help against Ishiki, we may have to accept her terms. But we need to be strategic. If we give her our techniques, we must ensure we have the means to counter them if she decides to turn on us again."

Sasuke narrows his eyes. "I've never trusted Kaguya, and I'm not about to start now. But we're running out of options. We can't defeat Ishiki on our own, and Kaguya's Zetsu have power we could never hope to match. Maybe... maybe it's worth the risk." He turns toward Naruto, a silent question in his eyes. "What do you think?" This work was created by shredder121

Naruto stands there for a moment, clenching his fists. "I... don't know. But I've always believed that there's always a way forward, even when things seem impossible. If this is the price, then we'll pay it. But we need to make sure we can hold Kaguya accountable for her actions. She's not doing this out of the goodness of her heart. She has her own reasons."

Kaguya's Smile

Kaguya, seeing the hesitation and tension, lets out a low chuckle. "You're more perceptive than I give you credit for, Naruto. But make no mistake. I'm not asking you to trust me. I'm asking you to survive. If you want to defeat Ishiki, you'll need all the power you can get—and you'll need to be stronger than ever before."

Her eyes linger on each of them, calculating their reactions. "So... are you ready to make your decision? If you're not, I'll be more than happy to watch Ishiki tear through your world. It won't be the first time I've sat back and watched, after all."

The Decision

The group stands in silence, each leader and warrior processing the situation. They know that this is a critical moment. If they refuse Kaguya, they risk facing Ishiki and his forces without her Zetsu. But if they accept her terms, they risk empowering her creations—something that could come back to haunt them.

After a few moments of heavy silence, Naruto steps forward, making the difficult decision.

"We'll give you our techniques. But we'll do it on our terms. We want your help to defeat Ishiki. Once we win, we'll make sure you don't get the chance to turn these techniques against us."

Kaguya smiles again, a dangerous glint in her eyes. "Wise choice, Naruto. I'll keep my word—for now. But remember, you are not the ones in control here."