Lux paused for a moment, not intending to hide anything.
So he briefly explained to Minato the purpose of Boruto and Sasuke's return and the price they had to pay for altering the future.
Minato was shocked upon hearing this.
"In other words, after changing the past, Boruto and Sasuke will be boomeranged and annihilated by the forces of time and space?"
"Yes. It's easy to understand, isn't it?"
Minato nodded; it really wasn't hard to grasp.
It's like if you went back in time and killed your father, then of course, you wouldn't be born.
This is a simple statement that changing the past will kill you.
Although there are more complex issues like space-time paradoxes, now is clearly not the time to consider those.
At least the Otsutsuki clan's treasure, Karasuki, also proves this rule of space and time.
After understanding, Minato became even more confused:
"But Tobirama-sama and I have been to the past and made many changes. Why?"
"That's different. The past world you visited is very similar, but essentially, it's a different world; independent of each other and not affecting one another."
Minato seemed to understand after hearing this.
Indeed, it's somewhat difficult to comprehend without understanding parallel universes and without a comprehensive worldview.
However, he was still able to determine one thing in general:
"In short, now that Boruto and Sasuke have altered the past, they are destined to be annihilated by the forces of time and space?"
"Correct."
Nagato has died, Black Zetsu has been destroyed, and the Rinnegan has fallen into Itachi's hands.
It's impossible for the original evil Madara to be revived in this world, so his future has of course been massively rewritten. The rapid increase in the progress of unification within Lux's system is the best proof.
Therefore, the future of Sasuke and Boruto is destined to be annihilated!
"This…"
Minato's face suddenly changed.
He finally got to meet his grandson; but before he could even say a few words to him, he's told that he's going to die?
And there's no doubt that he will die?
But Boruto wasn't too sad, instead, he comforted Minato:
"Grandpa, don't feel sorry for me. Sensei and I have decided that death is not something to be feared."
"If only the two of us are left alive in this hellish world, it's better for us to die. At least I can save my father and the others..."
Boruto, who has experienced many life-and-death situations and is already too mature, is no longer afraid of death.
He only fears that his death would be meaningless.
Now that he has rewritten the future and saved his father and the others, Boruto has come to terms with his own life and death.
"No! This shouldn't be the end!"
"Sir, is there really no other way? Boruto, he shouldn't just disappear like this."
Lux shook his head and said frankly: "The forces of time and space cannot be changed, and no one can alter them."
Taking advantage of a loophole to return to the past and fighting against the severe backlash to rewrite time and space are two different things.
The former can be achieved by utilizing Ryumyaku.
The latter cannot be stopped unless you can destroy the entire world by yourself!
Not to mention Boruto and Minato.
Even Lux cannot change this, and Rikudo Sennin is powerless.
Unless Lux can immediately complete all main tasks and achieve transcendent immortality.
That might be possible.
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Hearing this, Minato was almost in despair.
Even Immortal Blessing said that it cannot be changed, so no matter how hard he struggles, it's likely to be in vain.
After all, Lux is an immortal and an expert in this field.
If Minato doesn't believe him, does he believe in his own prejudice?
Minato doesn't even have an idea how to stop it now, how could he save Boruto?
"But…"
Lux's sudden reversal at the right time immediately gave hope to both.
"But what?"
"The erasure by the forces of time and space cannot be stopped, but that doesn't mean there isn't a small loophole that can be exploited."
"Huh?"
Minato was surprised and couldn't believe it; even Boruto beside him couldn't help but feel his heart beat a little faster.
"Don't get your hopes up too soon. Boruto and Sasuke are destined to be annihilated, but it's still possible to use a loophole to preserve their memories and personalities."
"It depends on whether they are willing or not."
"Sir, what exactly is the loophole you're talking about?!" Minato asked hurriedly.
Although he suddenly became a grandfather, it's clear that he treats Boruto like his own family.
As long as there's a glimmer of hope, he's willing to try to help Boruto!
"Don't rush, there's still time and it seems the battle over there is almost over."
Lux pointed to the battle in the distance, signaling Minato and Boruto not to worry too much.
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In the middle of the huge crater that was once Iwagakure, the fierce battle between Hashirama and Madara was almost over.
It's been just over three minutes.
But the intensity of the battle was even greater than the Super Shinra Tensei that Nagato had used before!
The entire huge crater of Iwagakure has disappeared.
Instead, what exists is a vast sea of red magma, mixed with various black and white speckled crystals.
That's the terrifying power of Hashirama and Madara, directly released onto the earth, forcibly transforming kinetic energy into massive internal energy!
Rocks and soil couldn't withstand the pressure, and the temperature naturally rose, breaking through thresholds and being shaped into other forms.
It can vaporize, melt, crystallize, or explode...
To the extent that the entire giant crater of Iwagakure has turned into a lava hell.
The sky and ground are covered in red fire and lava.
Even if it were the First Tsuchikage, he wouldn't be able to recognize this as his hometown, Iwagakure.
Moreover, Hashirama and Madara deliberately concentrated their power and narrowed the scope of the battle to avoid injuring the other young generation of Konoha.
Otherwise, the topography and landforms within a radius of hundreds of kilometers would have to be rewritten!
And the one being beaten, Otsutsuki Urashiki, is even more miserable.
His feathers are burned, his arms and one of his legs are torn off, even the horn on his head is cut.
At this moment, he is soaking in hot magma, waiting to die, with almost only one breath left.
If he hadn't transformed into crane form, he could have relied on spatial abilities like those from the Six-Tomoe Rinnegan.
Even if he didn't win, there was still a chance he could escape.
Now, he has transformed into crane form; although his power has greatly increased, he can no longer use those space-time pupil techniques.
Therefore, facing the mixed duo of Hashirama and Madara.
There's no way to escape!