"Getting stronger..."
Yamanaka Ino wasn't very clear about the source of Uzumaki Naruto and Uchiha Sasuke's strength, only knowing vaguely that Naruto's power had something to do with the Nine-tailed within him, but she wasn't sure about the other details.
Sakura, on the other hand, knew a bit more. She had fought Kaguya alongside Naruto and Sasuke before and knew that their power came from the Six Paths Sage, but she wasn't clear on the specifics.
Even if she did understand, Sakura probably wouldn't tell Uchiha Yoichi. Her most important concern now was still Uchiha Sasuke, though she often recalled that night.
"I'm not really sure..."
"If the Hokage doesn't have a method to get stronger, I do have a way to greatly enhance his strength...."
Uchiha Yoichi suddenly spoke, and upon hearing this, Ino and Sakura once again turned their eyes toward Uchiha Yoichi.
He didn't beat around the bush, as this was a decision Uchiha Yoichi had made early on; he had both Ten-tailed Beasts in hand, and he had also found the location of Jigen's base. Next, he just needed to get Otsutsuki Shibai's corpse, and this time-space journey would be considered complete.
Since he had obtained so many benefits in this time-space, there was no harm in helping them deal with the Otsutsuki before leaving. Moreover, enhancing their strength wasn't something that required much effort on his part; he just needed to pass it on.
"In the legacy of the Yin Yang Master, there has always been a method to defeat the Otsutsuki. I originally thought it wouldn't be needed once Kaguya was sealed and was ready to pass it on to the next generation, but I didn't expect another Otsutsuki to appear..."
Uchiha Yoichi sighed and said. Ino and Sakura, after hearing his words, couldn't help but believe him a little. Ino even completely trusted Uchiha Yoichi, thinking he wouldn't deceive her.
So, Yamanaka Ino curiously asked, "Yoichi, what method is it? Is it something like the Upper Ninja Pill?"
"Of course not. The Upper Ninja Pill is too difficult to craft, and we don't have the materials now unless we get some Exotic Beasts from the Otherworld."
Uchiha Yoichi said with a mysterious air, "Use the power accumulated over a thousand years to enhance oneself, thereby gaining the strength to defeat the Otsutsuki....
This is something the Yin Yang Masters planned a thousand years ago. By now... the accumulated power must be massive, and defeating the Otsutsuki is certainly possible."
Sakura asked with doubt, "What power? Can it accumulate for a thousand years?"
Uchiha Yoichi pointed to the sky and then said, "The power of those who have passed away in the Pure Land."
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Konoha, Hokage Office
After Yamanaka Ino and Sakura returned, they went to the Hokage Office to relay Uchiha Yoichi's words to Uzumaki Naruto.
Upon hearing this, Uzumaki Naruto fell into deep thought. He was unsure and even called Shikamaru over to ask for his opinion.
Nara Shikamaru wasn't clear about it either. He didn't know what kind of legacy the Yin Yang Master had and wasn't familiar with the Pure Land.
After thinking for a while, Nara Shikamaru suggested with a shake of his head, "I'm not sure, Naruto, maybe you should ask Mount Myoboku? They might know more about the Yin Yang Master's methods..."
At this point, Yamanaka Ino said, "Shikamaru, are you still doubting Yoichi?"
"This is a necessary investigation, not doubt, and Naruto is the village's Hokage. It's crucial!"
Nara Shikamaru shook his head and sighed inwardly. He had noticed the change in the relationship between Ino and Sai, but due to his decades-long friendship with Ino, he hadn't spoken about it. However, he felt that Ino was too biased toward Uchiha Yoichi, and this Yin Yang Master was just an outsider.
"In that case... I'll ask the old sage at Mount Myoboku."
After saying this, Uzumaki Naruto gathered a bit of Chakra to use the Summoning Jutsu, summoning a rather unfamiliar small toad.
The small toad, appearing on Uzumaki Naruto's desk, asked blankly, "Where is this..."
Uzumaki Naruto apologized to the small toad, saying, "Sorry for disturbing you, I'm Uzumaki Naruto. Could you please go back and ask Fukasaku Sage for me? I have something to ask him, and I might use Reverse Summoning Jutsu."
"Oh, that matter? Leave it to me!"
After saying this, the small toad from Mount Myoboku cancelled the Summoning Jutsu and went back to deliver the message.
A little while later, Uzumaki Naruto used the Summoning Jutsu again, and this time, the toad that appeared was Mount Myoboku's Fukasaku Sage.
Fukasaku Sage saw Naruto and asked, "Little Naruto, what's the matter you wanted to ask me about?"
"It's something I wanted to ask you, Fukasaku Sage."
Uzumaki Naruto scratched his head with a smile, then turned slightly serious and continued, "Fukasaku Sage, that Yin Yang Master I mentioned to you before now tells me that he can use the power of the Pure Land to help me...."
After hearing what Naruto said, Fukasaku Sage also spoke with some seriousness, "Hmm... the power of the Pure Land, eh? I honestly don't know much about that, but little Naruto, what I can tell you is that the Pure Land wasn't naturally existing, it was created by the Yin Yang Masters."
"What?"
Uzumaki Naruto was quite shocked, and both Nara Shikamaru, Ino, and Sakura were equally stunned. None of them had expected that a place like the Pure Land, where the deceased reside, wasn't naturally existent.
"Really? Fukasaku Sage, are the Yin Yang Masters really that powerful?"
"It's nothing special for them. Although I haven't seen the Yin Yang Masters in action, they're best known for cultivating Shikigami to fight for them, and their Shikigami are spirits of the deceased..."
Fukasaku Sage continued, "As for the power that person mentioned, it might be related to Shikigami."
Uzumaki Naruto was also puzzled, asking, "Shikigami? But I can't control Shikigami... why would Mr. Yoichi say it can make me stronger?"
"Why don't you ask him directly? I don't know much about the Yin Yang Masters, perhaps the Great Toad Sage knows more, but it's currently asleep again."
After saying this, Fukasaku Sage prepared to leave, but before returning to Mount Myoboku, he told Uzumaki Naruto one last thing, "Little Naruto, I'll let you know when the Great Toad Sage wakes up."
Bang!
After saying this, Fukasaku Sage cancelled the Summoning Jutsu and returned to Mount Myoboku.
Once Fukasaku Sage left, the room fell silent.
Uzumaki Naruto and Nara Shikamaru had heard many shocking revelations that day, including details about the Otsutsuki and the Yin Yang Master.
"I don't think Mr. Yoichi has any reason to harm me, so let's invite him over to ask. His identity has been verified, so he can't be related to the Otsutsuki."
Uzumaki Naruto spoke, thus settling the matter. Nara Shikamaru opened his mouth as if to say something, but chose to remain silent.
Nara Shikamaru felt uneasy; he knew that guy's intentions couldn't be as simple as they claimed....
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Once Uzumaki Naruto invited Uchiha Yoichi over, he didn't beat around the bush and politely asked if he had any methods to deal with the Otsutsuki.
Uchiha Yoichi smiled and said, "It's quite simple, really. You just need to grow strong enough to kill the Otsutsuki, and the Pure Land has that kind of power."
Upon hearing this, Uzumaki Naruto showed his surprise, "Huh? Is it really that simple?"
"Yes, it really is that simple. The Pure Land was originally meant for us to cultivate Shikigami, and the operation of the Pure Land requires energy. Energy doesn't come out of nowhere; it has to have a source...."
Uchiha Yoichi paused as he saw that some in the room had already guessed, then continued, "The energy in the Pure Land comes from the accumulated remnants of spirit bodies of those who have passed away over the past thousand years...."