This question made one's whole body go cold, at least, Rin and Kakashi felt this way.
Kaguya was an existence that even a "Six Paths level" powerhouse like the Sage of Six Paths had no solution for.
If the enemy was like Kaguya and had also reached this level, or even surpassed it, how should the Shinobi World respond?
Obito's eyes were grave, "Although this is just speculation, if such a future really comes, and someone as powerful or even more powerful than Otsutsuki Kaguya appears, then with our current strength, survival or destruction will no longer be for us to decide."
"This is just like the hypothetical Sara posed earlier. If she hadn't become the Dragon Vein's Jinchuriki, what would have become of Roran?"
"This feeling of having your fate entirely in others' hands is not a good one."
"That's why I hope that one day, in the entire Shinobi World, everyone can be like Kabuto. At the very least, it would increase our chances of winning."
Rin's eyes turned into little stars, "Although you always dream about unrealistic things, Obito, I have to say, at moments like this… you have some charm."
At once, Obito became flustered and a bit indignant, "Rin, when have my dreams ever been unrealistic?"
Rin smiled slightly, "For example, a certain bad guy once said, while pointing at the Hokage Rock, that he swore to me he'd definitely become Hokage one day."
"But what was the result?"
Obito immediately felt embarrassed and scratched his head, "Rin, I was still naive back then."
There was teasing in Rin's eyes.
"Really?"
"Then swear on your conscience. Has the image of your own face carved on the Hokage Rock ever appeared in your mind?"
Obito could no longer hold it in, panicked and scrambling to stop Rin from saying more.
Kakashi just scoffed, hands in his pockets, turning his head away.
A little sugar is sweet, but too much gets cloying and might rot your teeth.
Just like that, Obito, Rin, and Kakashi stayed in Roran for two days…
The night of the second day, many people couldn't sleep well…
———
[Uchiha Clan Grounds, Shisui's House]
Shisui woke up from a nightmare, clutching one eye, his face pale.
He had already forgotten what the dream was about, but in it, someone seemed to have taken his eye.
The pain of losing an eye was nothing compared to his concern for his clan and his worry for the village.
He panted heavily, puzzled, 'What does the dream mean? Could it be that the Uchiha will experience some change in the future?'
In his mind, he couldn't help but recall the words of a masked Uchiha elder, ("The Uchiha's future… I entrust it to you.")
At once, his resolve strengthened, 'Since that senior believes in me so much, how can I let anyone down?'
———
[Uchiha Clan Grounds, Fugaku's House]
Fugaku and Mikoto also woke up suddenly. They looked at each other, their expressions uneasy and uncertain.
They dreamed of their own deaths, already forgotten how they died, but the complex emotions remained.
A bit of anger, a bit of disappointment, a bit of relief, a bit of reluctance, a bit of comfort, a bit of despair, a bit of calm, a bit of peace.
How could someone die in such a way that all of this would be felt?
Just as they were about to say something, a boy came crying into the room and ran into their arms.
Itachi cried out, "Mom, Dad, I missed you."
With Itachi's arrival, the two of them suddenly relaxed much more…
———
[Amegakure, Akatsuki Base]
Nagato also sat up with a start in the middle of the night, his Rinnegan eyes wide open.
He forgot everything, only subconsciously shouted a sentence from his mouth, "How many floors must one carry a sack of rice up…"
Yahiko and Konan also woke up.
Konan instinctively got up and went out, entering Yahiko's room.
Yahiko happened to be looking at her, "So late, why aren't you sleeping?"
Konan shook her head blankly, "I don't know, I just wanted to come see you."
Yahiko smiled, "Me too. I don't know why I woke up, but seeing you makes me feel at ease…"
———
[Kikyo Mountain, Konoha Camp, Medical Tent]
Because of Rin's departure, the pressure on Yakushi Nono had increased again.
She was still mixing various antidotes to deal with the Suna puppet masters and hadn't had a wink of sleep.
For some reason, the image of Kabuto suddenly appeared in her mind, and she couldn't help but stop working, take out a sheet of drawing paper, and start sketching.
She drew very seriously, so seriously that she didn't even notice when Kabuto had come in and was now standing behind her.
Once she finished drawing, Kabuto pointed at the young man in the picture and asked, "Director, who's this? My dad?"
Nono smiled and carefully put the drawing away.
"This is how I imagined you would look when grown up. I didn't even realize I drew it."
Kabuto was suddenly a little moved, "Director, I've found the meaning of my existence."
Nono gently asked, "What is it?"
Kabuto sincerely replied, "To make sure the Director will never forget me for her whole life…"
After a pause, Kabuto continued, "Director, Lord Obito already took me to meet Lord Orochimaru. Lord Orochimaru approves of me and said he'll take me as his disciple."
Nono was stunned, then felt comforted.
'A disciple and a subordinate are two very different things. Kabuto really is excellent…'
———
[Morning, Just Before Dawn]
The continuous rain in the Land of Rain still couldn't stop the light from piercing the darkness.
Hanzo, leading his subordinates, arrived first at the agreed location and waited.
Kanzo was puzzled, "Chief, we're here too early. It's not time yet."
Hanzo glanced at Kanzo, "Kanzo, you don't understand now, but you will in the future."
"Are the people you hid nearby all ready?"
Kanzo felt a little uneasy, "Chief, are you finally going to strike at Akatsuki? But I think… things could be resolved peacefully."
Hanzo looked at Kanzo in surprise, 'Has Kanzo's thinking changed after being around Akatsuki for so long?'
'This doesn't sound like something Kanzo would say.'
Seeing Hanzo's gaze, Kanzo sighed.
"I've been seeing the changes in the Land of Rain lately. With the arrival of chakra regulators, the country's condition is improving bit by bit."
"Maybe maintaining the status quo isn't such a bad choice."
Hanzo nodded, "Kanzo, you're right. That's why the people I had you prepare aren't for dealing with Akatsuki, but…"
"To prevent Danzo's people from breaking away."
"Danzo is still too arrogant. The Land of Rain is my territory in the end, not Konoha's."
"If he wants to use me to deal with Akatsuki, he must be prepared to be countered by me."
Kanzo was stunned, 'Dealing with Danzo now?'
From his perspective, that didn't seem like a good option either.
'But since the chief came into contact with Akatsuki, he has become a bit strange. Hard to say exactly how, but overall he is moving in a better direction.'
Thinking of this, Kanzo let out a breath of relief.
'If it's a good thing, then fine. If the chief can regain the mindset he had during the Second Great Ninja War, then even when facing the three great ninja villages again, he will still have confidence.'
He slowly said, "The people are already in position."
Hanzo looked into the distance and said calmly, "Then now, we just wait for Akatsuki's people to arrive."
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