Ancient times?
Mirai's first words sent a jolt through Mei Terumi, Pakura, Mabui, and Ōhnoki.
Could what they were about to do be connected to that distant era, so ancient that even legends had barely survived?
At this thought, they all straightened their postures, curiosity flashing in their eyes as they quietly waited for Mirai to continue.
Seeing their reaction, Mirai took a moment to organize his thoughts before speaking again.
"In ancient times, two members of the Ōtsutsuki Clan arrived in the Shinobi World."
"Their names were Ōtsutsuki Kaguya and Ōtsutsuki Isshiki."
As soon as he finished, Mei couldn't help but frown. "Arrived in the Shinobi World?"
"Mirai, what do you mean by that?"
Mirai replied calmly, "These two individuals were not originally from this world. They came from a distant planet, deep within the cosmos."
"What?!"
Mei and the others couldn't hold back their shock.
Humans from another planet?
Did this mean that beyond the Shinobi World, life existed elsewhere in the universe?
Mirai wasn't surprised by their reactions. Even though they were among the most powerful figures in the world, their entire lives had been confined to the Shinobi World, filled with endless battles. To them, this kind of revelation was beyond anything they had ever imagined.
"…Continue."
Mirai nodded and went on. "After Kaguya and Isshiki arrived in the Shinobi World, they planted the God Tree."
"The God Tree absorbed the world's energy and eventually bore a powerful fruit."
"However, in order for the God Tree to fully mature, it required the sacrifice of an Ōtsutsuki clan member."
"As the lower-ranked of the two, Kaguya was meant to be the sacrifice."
Pakura muttered, "Lower-ranked?"
Mirai explained, "The Ōtsutsuki Clan is divided into higher-ranked and lower-ranked members."
"The higher-ranked hold absolute authority, while the lower-ranked exist solely to serve their needs—a relationship similar to the Hyuga Clan's Main and Branch families."
Understanding dawned on their faces.
Pakura then asked, "So, you're saying Kaguya was the one who cultivated the God Tree? What about Isshiki?"
Mirai shook his head.
"However, for reasons unknown, Kaguya betrayed him during the ritual, launching a surprise attack that left Isshiki gravely wounded."
"…Kaguya then fed Isshiki to the God Tree as the sacrifice."
"Afterward, she consumed the God Tree's fruit and gained immense power."
"She was worshiped as the 'Rabbit Goddess' by the people of that time."
At the mention of 'Rabbit Goddess,' Pakura, Mei, and Mabui looked puzzled.
Only Ōhnoki appeared thoughtful. "When I was young, I once heard an old man mention this title."
"But aside from the name, there were no records or stories about this deity."
"I never expected that this so-called goddess was actually an extraterrestrial."
Seeing their expressions, Mirai chuckled. "The title 'Rabbit Goddess' might not be widely known, but you should all be familiar with another of her names."
"What name?"
"The Progenitor of Chakra."
"The Progenitor of Chakra?!"
Mei and the others were stunned. Mabui immediately questioned, "Isn't the Progenitor of Chakra supposed to be the legendary Sage of Six Paths?"
"How could it be Ōtsutsuki Kaguya?"
Noting their confusion, Mirai clarified, "The Sage of Six Paths only founded Ninshu and spread chakra to the world."
"But the true origin of chakra lies with Ōtsutsuki Kaguya."
Hearing this, Pakura, Mei, Mabui, and Ōhnoki were left speechless.
For the first time, they were learning the hidden truth—the chakra they had used all their lives had actually come from an alien.
Their curiosity was fully piqued, and their minds swarmed with questions.
Mabui asked again, "Mirai, if Kaguya was the Progenitor of Chakra, why was it the Sage of Six Paths who spread it to the world?"
"And how did he become so powerful?"
Having witnessed Mirai's strength firsthand, they had a grasp of what it meant to reach the level of the Six Paths. The idea of someone in an era where chakra didn't even exist attaining such power seemed impossible.
Meeting their questioning gazes, Mirai slowly revealed, "Because the Sage of Six Paths was Kaguya's son."
"Huh?!" Pakura and the others gasped, completely stunned. "The Sage of Six Paths was Kaguya's descendant?!"
"That's right."
Mirai nodded. "After becoming the Rabbit Goddess, Kaguya was worshiped by the people of the Shinobi World."
"Under their reverence, she bore two children."
"The elder son was named Ōtsutsuki Hagoromo, and the younger son was named Ōtsutsuki Hamura."
"Ōtsutsuki Hagoromo is the one you know as the Sage of Six Paths."
At last, they understood the connection between Kaguya and the Sage of Six Paths.
However, they still had doubts.
"Mirai, this is all fascinating and shocking, but…"
"The Sage of Six Paths existed in ancient times. Kaguya left behind nothing but the title of 'Rabbit Goddess.'"
"How does this relate to the trouble you're talking about now?"
"That's exactly what I'm about to explain." Mirai paused briefly before continuing. "As someone who was originally meant to nurture the God Tree but instead betrayed her own kind and consumed the fruit herself…"
"After giving birth to Hagoromo and Hamura, Kaguya's power was significantly weakened. She began to fear that her clan would one day seek revenge."
"To prepare for the inevitable arrival of her people, Kaguya used the God Tree to create human-like weapons—the White Zetsu."
Without giving Mei and the others a chance to ask questions, Mirai pressed on.
"By harnessing the power of the God Tree, Kaguya could cast the Infinite Tsukuyomi. Those trapped within the genjutsu would fall into an eternal dream, eventually transforming into mindless killing machines that followed her every command."
"In that era, aside from a small group left behind to ensure humanity's survival, nearly all humans were dragged into the Infinite Tsukuyomi."
"Kaguya tried to conceal the truth, but in the end, the Sage of Six Paths saw through her actions…"
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