tkworld Chapter 462 Entrustment
Chapter 462 Entrustment
Ashura and Indra, the sons of the Sage of Six Paths, had long since passed away in the distant past. What they left behind was not their own souls, but a special chakra that carried the trajectory of their destinies.
These chakras drift and flow through the river of time, constantly searching for individuals that are "similar" to them in essence.
Those who resonate with Ashura in terms of personality, talent, or destiny (emphasizing love and bonds, believing in the power of the masses) or Indra (pursuing power and talent, valuing bloodline and personal ability)—become attached to him and undergo a non-soul reincarnation, yet profoundly influence the host's life through "chakra reincarnation."
The true souls of Asuras and Indras have long since attained eternal peace in the Pure Land created by the Taoist Immortal to provide rest for the deceased.
However, despite sharing the same bloodline and being bound by a close bond, the reincarnated individuals over the millennia have almost invariably turned against each other and engaged in fierce battles.
At this moment, witnessing firsthand that this generation's "Asura Chakra Vessel" and "Indra Chakra Vessel" not only did not repeat the same mistakes, but instead formed a marital relationship...
Even the Sage of Six Paths couldn't help but feel a very strange feeling, a feeling that he called "orthopedics".
Then, the Sage of Six Paths did something. The next moment, behind Satsuki, the air slightly distorted, and a slightly blurry blue chakra phantom slowly emerged.
The phantom had black hair similar to Zuo Yue's, but its eyes were more ancient and arrogant, carrying a deep-rooted obsession with power and a sense of loneliness—it was the chakra incarnation of Indra.
Satsuki was actually quite familiar with the story of the Sage of Six Paths, Ashura, and Indra. Naruto had traced this history of the origins of the ninja clan when he was persuading Nagato.
However, Naruto did not explicitly tell her at the time that the "Indra's chakra" had chosen herself as the vessel in this life.
Satsuki turned her head to look at Naruto beside her. Naruto didn't show any surprise at the chakra phantom behind her, he just nodded slightly.
...So, what this person said is true? Zuo Yue's last doubts were dispelled, but what followed was not a sense of relief.
"It seems you're willing to believe me now," the Sage of Six Paths' voice rang out at the opportune moment. "However, judging from your expression, you don't seem entirely shocked. I suppose you've already deduced who this generation's 'younger brother'—the reincarnation of Ashura's chakra—is."
Zuo Yue remained silent for a moment, a hint of emotion flashing in her dark eyes.
For a long time, her obsessive pursuit of Naruto, that inexplicable attraction and bond deep in her soul, and the impulse to both get closer and surpass him that arose when they first met as children...
If we apply this explanation of "mutual attraction between chakra reincarnations," everything becomes clear.
"...It's Naruto, isn't it?"
"That's exactly right," the Sage of Six Paths confirmed.
However, understanding the reason does not mean that Zuo Yue will feel much respect or affection for this sudden "ancestor".
Her brow furrowed even more, her tone clearly showing displeasure and wariness. "Sage of Six Paths…so, what exactly do you want by suddenly appearing today and telling me these old stories?"
She disliked these hidden truths. Through her own hard work, she finally reached Naruto's side, became his rightful wife, and achieved the happiness she had always dreamed of.
Now, this old man who claims to be the founder of the ninja world suddenly jumps out and tells her that the deep emotional connection between her and Naruto is likely rooted in some kind of "chakra attraction" that originates from blood ties.
"Let me make this clear first," Satsuki's tone suddenly turned cold, "I don't want your eldest son's chakra to continue staying with me. My father is Uchiha Fugaku, my mother is Uchiha Mikoto, and I am their bloodline, Uchiha Satsuki who grew up in Konoha."
"If you try to define me or affect my relationship with Naruto using absurd logic like 'your son's chakra is attached to you, so you are essentially Indra,' I absolutely will not accept it."
Seeing that Satsuki was clearly agitated, the Sage of Six Paths sighed. "Calm down, newcomer. Of course I know you are not Indra himself. Indra's true soul is resting in the Pure Land after death. I am telling you this not to make you admit that you 'are Indra,' but to do so would be disrespectful to your dignity."
Sensing the sincerity in the Sage of Six Paths' words, Satsuki's tense nerves relaxed slightly, but the wariness in her eyes did not completely disappear.
What she was most worried about was that the bonds based on "past lives" or "blood chakra" would constitute certain ethical taboos for the marital relationship she and Naruto had built based on their real interactions and shared experiences in this life.
The Sage of Six Paths sensed her worries. He looked at the young newlyweds, his heart filled with mixed emotions.
Throughout history, the reincarnations of Indra's chakra have all been exceptionally obsessive and extreme in their emotions, giving their all once they have made up their minds.
However, for the Asura reincarnations who are destined to be attracted to each other, and whose personalities are mostly enthusiastic, outgoing, and value the collective and bonds, this intense, possessive "obsessive love" is often seen as a burden, a constraint, or even a "trouble" by the other party. Ultimately, in the constant friction and ideological conflict, it evolves into complete hostility and struggle.
However, this time...
Indra's chakra vessel (Zozuki) transformed her attraction and obsession with Ashura's chakra vessel (Naruto), which stemmed from the essence of power, into the purest and most passionate love between a man and a woman.
However, the vessel of Ashura (Naruto) did not reject this overly intense emotion; instead, he responded with the same deep affection, accepting and cherishing it.
Indra regarded Asura as the entire core of his emotional world, and Asura also regarded him as a treasure.
Such a development, such an ending... can it be considered a "reconciliation" and a "satisfaction"?
The Sage of Six Paths shifted his gaze from Satsuki, whose emotions were still somewhat turbulent, and refocused on Naruto Uzumaki.
"First of all, I must express my sincerest gratitude to you, Naruto Uzumaki."
"You exposed the lie that had been woven for a thousand years and completely stopped the plot to resurrect your mother, Kaguya... although the method you used was a bit 'crude'."
"But without a doubt, you have achieved what others, including myself in the past, have failed to achieve."
"Moreover, you also know that a threat, more distant yet more imminent than your mother, is about to arrive. On this point... I must ask you for your help in advance."
Naruto met Hagoromo's gaze. "Yeah, don't worry. Even if you hadn't told me, I would have done it. I will never allow Kaguya's clan, or any other being, to destroy this world, to destroy everything I cherish."
"That's good."
Yu Yi's voice seemed to relax a little, but then the solemnity became even deeper, "Then, please allow this old man who has long since passed away to make you one last, and most important, request."
"Naruto Uzumaki, your power has far surpassed the level I reached in my lifetime, even touching upon the laws and authority that I could only vaguely perceive. You not only possess the power to protect, but have also begun to possess the ability to 'define' and 'maintain' order."
A hint of doubt arose in Naruto's mind. In the original work, after the Sage of Six Paths entrusted his power to stop Kaguya, he did not mention any unfinished "duties" that needed to be entrusted to him.
"A request? What is it?"
"I hope you can take over from me... or rather, take over the Pure Land, the final resting place for the souls of the dead that I created and have maintained to this day."
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(You didn't expect that Obito and Madara would have roles to play.)