"Everything is always changing. The Otsutsuki clan is indeed too powerful. I can only do my best."
Hagoromo didn't boast and sighed honestly.
The power of Jigen or Otsutsuki Isshiki truly shattered his expectations and also destroyed the entire ninja system in the ninja world.
"Hagoromo, do you have any objections?"
"Nothing left. In that case, I have no objections. The future of the entire ninja world will be left to the ninjas to decide for themselves."
Hagoromo said this very wisely.
However, considering the current situation, would Konoha and Minato choose the path of unification shown by Lux? Or should they choose his free-spirited approach?
There's not the slightest doubt.
Moreover, since it can't be stopped, there's no reason to be hostile.
Of course, Hagoromo wouldn't insist on fighting Lux to the death.
If they really fought to the death, Hagoromo wouldn't have any chance of winning at all.
The other can even travel through parallel worlds. What can he, an old man in the ninja world, use to fight against such an opponent?
It's better to just make peace.
Change to a better and more comfortable posture to accept everything.
"Leave it to the ninjas to decide for themselves?"
"Great, let's do that."
Lux understood the hidden meaning behind Hagoromo's words but didn't show it; after all, he's an old man over a thousand years old, so consider it a form of respect for him.
Anyway, as long as Hagoromo doesn't interfere with the progress of his mission and doesn't do something secretly.
Everything is easy.
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Throughout the entire negotiation between Lux and Hagoromo, Minato listened quietly and consciously didn't express any opinions.
After all, they are two Sages discussing something, and it's not appropriate for him to interrupt.
It's already a very favorable deal for Minato to get the chance to hear secret information about Rikudo Sennin, Kaguya, Isshiki, etc., the gods from thousands of years ago.
The value of information in the entire ninja system has always been extraordinary.
As the Hokage of Konoha Village, it's useless for him to think too much; Minato's top priority is only to protect the village and his family.
In addition to various experiences during this period, Minato, like Hashirama, no longer opposes the unification of the ninja world so much.
If unifying the entire ninja world can really help us protect our family and village better. If it must be so, Minato will never hesitate!
In terms of decisiveness in killing, Minato is even a bit more radical than Hashirama.
After all, Hashirama treats enemy ninjas from other villages as well as possible, while Minato is very cruel to ninjas from enemy villages.
"Eh, Rikudo Sennin, may I ask something?"
Minato looked at Hagoromo and couldn't help but ask.
"Of course."
The main goal has been achieved, and it's been confirmed that Lux won't harm the entire ninja world. Hagoromo also completely relaxed, and his expression became much warmer and gentler.
He changed back into the kind old grandpa who likes to deliver gifts.
"May I ask why you created the nine Tailed Beasts?"
Minato asked, revealing his biggest confusion.
The Tailed Beasts have appeared throughout almost the entire history of the ninja world and are a nightmare for almost all ninjas.
After entering the Era of Ninja Villages, when various countries used the Tailed Beasts as strategic weapons, their prevalence became even more serious.
Minato truly couldn't understand why Rikudo Sennin created the Tailed Beasts?
The excessive power of the Tailed Beasts is a disaster and a threat to humanity itself.
The power and strangeness of the Tailed Beasts make it difficult for them to be accepted by humans. They will only be rejected by weak humans and enslaved by strong ninjas.
Loneliness and pain always accompany the Tailed Beasts, which is very cruel to the Tailed Beasts themselves.
Minato truly couldn't understand Hagoromo's intentions.
Hearing this, the Kyuubi inside Minato also pricked up its ears and paid close attention.
As Rikudo Sennin's favorite, the Kyuubi is of course very grateful to Rikudo Sennin for creating it, but it's also curious why its father created it and the other Tailed Beasts?
Just like everyone is curious why their parents created them.
For something like this, the tsundere Kyuubi itself actually couldn't ask Rikudo Sennin, and thanks to Minato, it's willing to take the risk and ask.
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Facing such a question, Hagoromo was slightly stunned, then he smiled with relief.
He slowly explained:
"There are several reasons why I created the Tailed Beasts."
"First, the Ten-Tails' chakra is too vast. It would be very dangerous if not handled. Cutting and dividing it is undoubtedly one of the best choices at the time."
"Second, a large amount of chakra without control and the restraint of free will is equally dangerous. Compared to the Otsutsuki clan treating the Ten-Tails as a tool, I prefer to let them have true freedom."
"So that's it!"
Minato suddenly realized that this indeed makes a lot of sense, and it also shows the kindness in Rikudo Sennin's bones.
"There's another reason. I know that the terrifying power and appearance of the Tailed Beasts will cause humans to be hostile and fearful of them. But I hope that one day, among humans or ninjas, there will be a child of destiny who can truly accept, love, and guide the Tailed Beasts from the bottom of their heart, and regard them as friends and family members."
"Perhaps at that time, humans will truly be able to accept the Tailed Beasts!"
"Then I can truly accept my mother..."
Hagoromo told the story calmly, also saying that this is a small personal wish he conveyed to the Tailed Beasts.
He always knew that humans never truly accepted his mother, Kaguya.
Especially after his mother ate the God Tree's fruit and slaughtered many humans, humans became even more fearful of his mother's power.
Just like ninjas fear the power and appearance of the Tailed Beasts. If someone can truly accept the Tailed Beasts, then perhaps they can also accept his mother, Kaguya!
Even if it's just spiritual comfort.
His mother also longed for understanding and affection, just like her helper back then.
And her son is Hagoromo.
Only after many years, when he had children and approached the end of his physical life, did he gradually understand this truth.
Minato didn't know the story behind it, but Lux did. No wonder Rikudo Sennin made the Tailed Beasts so strange and powerful. It turns out there's a bit of selfishness mixed in!
However, facts also prove that true love across species is very difficult!
Thousands of years.
In the entire ninja world, there's only one exception like Naruto who is willing to truly accept and love the Tailed Beasts.
Others, even Minato, Killer Bee, and other perfect Jinchūriki, can't be considered to have complete heart-to-heart conversations with the Tailed Beasts.
Naruto is the only one who is truly willing to sacrifice his life to save the Tailed Beasts and regard them as equals.
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"I understand. Thank you, Rikudo Sennin, for clearing up my confusion!"
Minato nodded in understanding and basically understood Hagoromo's meaning.
This isn't hard to understand. Even if we set aside the threat of the Tailed Beasts' power, it would be amazing if all the Tailed Beasts turned into charming fairies.
So how do you know if a ninja has a Tailed Beast? Or do you desire their power?
"But after so many years, I've wronged you, Kurama."
"Also, although Kurama and the others look very fierce now, they were very cute and adorable when they were young!"
"They cried when we said goodbye!"
"Ha ha ha..."
Hagoromo laughed heartily, looking extraordinarily happy.
The Kyuubi inside Minato shouted angrily:
"Who's gentle and cute? How dare you expose my dark history..."
"Old man, I'll fight you!!!"
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