53

As the leaders of the Ninja World regroup after the departure of Momoshiki, Kinshiki, and Ishiki, a sense of unease settles in the room. They're no longer fighting these Ōtsutsuki directly, but the looming threat still weighs heavily on their minds.

The Kages and other prominent figures gather, whispering amongst themselves, concerned about what might come next. Some speculate that the Ōtsutsuki could be plotting to build an army or establish a more formidable presence in the Ninja World.

Raikage: "They didn't have an army before. But now, who knows? They could be regrouping and planning to strike again, and next time they might bring more power to bear. We can't take our eyes off them." His voice is filled with concern, his usual brashness replaced with genuine fear for what could come next.

Tsunade: "They might leave for now, but they're likely training. The threat isn't over. If they come back stronger, we need to be ready for whatever they throw at us." Her voice is steady but laced with worry.

Killer Bee: "But what if they're just leaving to train? What if they didn't think about building an army?"

Shikamaru, ever the strategist, rubs his temples, considering the situation carefully.

Shikamaru: "We're dealing with Ōtsutsuki here. Do you really think they'd just leave without considering their next move? Of course, they'd be training, but they're not likely to waste time building an army unless they plan on coming back with more strength. But the truth is, we can't assume they'll just wait. For now, we should prepare for both possibilities—an army or just an advanced form of their own power."

Hagoromo: "Shikamaru is right. The Ōtsutsuki don't think like us. They don't require armies—they are the army. Their individual strength is enough to overwhelm our defenses. They don't need a large force, but training and evolution are always part of their strategy."

The conversation shifts to planning for the future, with the leaders recognizing that the Ōtsutsuki won't rest. The Ōtsutsuki may have left for now, but they certainly aren't planning on sitting idle. Momoshiki, Kinshiki, and Ishiki are all formidable on their own—without the need for an army. However, it's their potential growth that causes the most concern.

Minato: "If they're training, we can't underestimate them. We've seen what they can do when they're at full power. But the key here is that they left. Maybe they don't want to fight right now, maybe they're planning something long-term. Either way, we have time to prepare."

Naruto: "Then let's not waste it! We need to keep our eyes open. And make sure that the people know that we're not just waiting around. We'll be ready if they come back."

Sasuke: "I agree. We should train as well. If they come back stronger, we need to be ready for them. I'll be looking for ways to increase my strength."

Hashirama: "You're right. We've never had the luxury of just waiting around. But with the threat of the Ōtsutsuki, we need to be proactive, not reactive. Let's get to work."

The Kages and other leaders of the Ninja World agree. While they don't know exactly what the Ōtsutsuki will do next, the prevailing feeling is that they need to act quickly. Their primary focus now is preparing for the unknown, knowing that the strength of their enemies has only grown, and it could soon be their turn to face even greater challenges.

The World Grows Warier

The Ninja World is on edge. They know that the Ōtsutsuki clan has been growing stronger, training, and evolving, but they still don't have all the answers. As Shikamaru said, they can't just assume the Ōtsutsuki are planning to build an army—at least not right now. But that doesn't mean they're not a threat. The fact that they left to train suggests they're planning something. What exactly that something is remains unknown.

The world's leaders begin to prepare.

Naruto and Sasuke continue their training, knowing they have to be ready for anything. Sasuke, in particular, focuses on his Rinnegan, and Naruto dives deep into mastering his own abilities.

Tsunade ramps up training for the medical ninjas, ensuring they're prepared for the worst-case scenario.

Shikamaru continues his strategic planning, gathering intelligence and ensuring all the Kages are on the same page.

Hashirama and Hagoromo continue their work with the older generation, ensuring the strength of the Ninja World is united against whatever comes next.

Killer Bee, Minato, and others train the next generation, ensuring that their younger counterparts have the strength to back them up.