Naruto: The Abstract Strategist of the Akatsuki

Chapter 265 Is Naruto and Sasuke's destiny truly predetermined?

"He even came here to poop... but at least it shows that Naruto likes girls, so I'm relieved."

After a moment of silence, Kushina finally let out a long sigh of relief.

"You're too optimistic."

Tobirama Senju stood behind, observing coldly.

"what?"

Kushina was taken aback when she heard what the second generation said.

"You mean Naruto is faking it? He's deliberately pretending to like girls so he can continue pursuing Sasuke? Impossible, Naruto shouldn't have that kind of intelligence!"

Kushina analyzed herself and ultimately rejected the idea.

That's not what I meant.

"Think carefully about the people in the limited Tsukuyomi world, those who are drawn by the gravity of fate."

Of course, the real ninja world doesn't have such a strong force of fate.

However, there were two exceptions.

Do you remember the story of the Sage of Six Paths and his family?

Indra vowed to destroy the Ninja Sect through generations, proving that the Sage of Six Paths had chosen the wrong successor, while Ashura decided to reincarnate continuously to stop Indra.

That's how my older brother and Madara Uchiha came to be, and now Naruto Uzumaki and Sasuke Uchiha.

"Have you noticed the problem? Because of the vows made by Indra and Ashura, their chakra reincarnations will inevitably keep entangled with them."

This would lead to a situation where people in the Tsukuyomi world view the Tailed Beasts in a limited way.

The difference is that those people are attracted to the tailed beasts in a one-way way, while the tailed beasts are not attracted to those people; the tailed beasts simply accept all comers.

Indra and Asura, on the other hand, are attracted to each other.

Tobirama Senju's words left Kushina completely bewildered.

She originally thought that the story about the Otsutsuki clan strengthening the force of fate in the limited Tsukuyomi world was just made up, but she didn't expect that there was actually a prototype?

"Is Naruto and Sasuke's destiny truly predetermined?"

Kushina looked up at the sky and murmured to herself.

Indra and Ashura chakra are the simplest means for Sasuke and Naruto to reach the Six Paths level.

Even if there were a way to eliminate these two streams of chakra, we shouldn't do it.

Otherwise, it would not only limit the future of the two, but also cause the ninja world to lose two forces to fight against the Otsutsuki clan for no reason.

"Don't worry too much. Although Sasuke Uchiha will definitely be the most important person to Naruto Uzumaki, that won't prevent him from getting married and having children normally."

Just like my older brother and Madara Uchiha.

Tobirama Senju patted Kushina on the shoulder and offered a word of comfort.

Big brother and Madara Uchiha?

Tobirama Senju's words made Kushina realize what he meant.

Her closest relative, Grandma Mito, wasn't she the third person who was sandwiched... uh, not sandwiched, but excluded, besides Madara Uchiha and Hashirama Senju?

Grandma Mito didn't harbor any resentment. As a Jinchūriki, she remained optimistic and lived for a long time.

"That's right. If Grandma Mito hadn't been happy and fulfilled, she would have died of depression long ago. How could she possibly still be seeing me and talking to me about how Jinchuriki fill the void in her heart?"

Kushina breathed a sigh of relief upon realizing this.

"That's right. I was just saying that Ashura and Indra's situation is somewhat similar to the Limited Tsukuyomi, not that they are exactly like it."

Judging from the situation between the eldest brother and Madara Uchiha, there is a connection between them, but it is still much weaker than that in the Limited Tsukuyomi.

The traction only serves as a guide; ultimately, it is their own choice.

If there truly is an irresistible force of fate, then Madara Uchiha would never have left the village in the first place.

He won't hold a grudge against his older brother because of Izuna's death.

Similarly, if there were such a bond between Sasuke and Naruto, then Sasuke wouldn't have left the village and Naruto's side for power.

Tobirama Senju felt relieved to see that Kushina had come to her senses.

Don't view things in black and white or in extremes.

"wrong."

Kushina suddenly realized something, and her face showed a look of horror, as if she thought, "I see through everything" and "Could it be like this?"

"Grandma Mito was probably really on the verge of dying from depression, but then she suddenly learned that Madara Uchiha had died at the Valley of the End, and she immediately became happy."

Then, not long after, the First Hokage also died, and Grandma Mito was even happier—"The deaths of these two old folks are like cats to me; they're at ease now, which is why they were able to live so long, until I came to Konoha!"

Kushina clenched her fists, analyzing the situation.

"Kushina Uzumaki! Mito is your elder, so show her respect!"

Tobirama Senju snapped.

But he was also having doubts.

It seems that's true. Otherwise, why doesn't Mito show any signs of being heartbroken when her older brother didn't die of old age? In fact, he could be said to have died young.

Did they take life and death lightly as ninjas of the Warring States period?

That's not right either.

When their father saw his two younger brothers die, although he said that they had died bravely as ninjas, he was still heartbroken.

"Oh, I'm sorry, I'm so sorry, it's my fault."

Kushina covered her mouth; she realized she had spoken out of turn.

It's really going too far to make such a bad impression of Grandma Mito, who was so kind to her.

"Perhaps Grandma Mito was truly a person of high moral character who had transcended vulgar interests, but not everyone has such a great spirit of dedication as Grandma Mito."

For Naruto and Sasuke, their wives aren't the most important people in their hearts, which must be very upsetting...

Kushina is agonizing over this again.

"So why do you insist that they both have wives? I've never married in my life, does that affect my reputation?"

Tobirama Senju asked impatiently.

"what?"

Kushina was taken aback.

Indeed, the second generation lord never married and had no children.

Why?

Could it be that the second-generation leader is the one who's been hiding...?

"What kind of look is that?"

Tobirama Senju felt as if he had inadvertently brought up a bad topic.

Kushina's gaze towards him became very disrespectful.

"Second Generation Lord, is it possible that someone you loved most in your life died during the Warring States period?"

Kushina asked cautiously.

If that's the case, then it makes sense.

"What do you mean by 'love of a lifetime'? I've had enough of you people whose minds are filled with nothing but love and romance. I've dedicated my entire life to the village..."

"The village is the lover? Uh, isn't that what describes the Fourth Raikage?"

Kushina has even learned to answer questions quickly.

"I would like to suggest that Tsunade establish the intellectual property fee system mentioned by Bai Mo in the Land of Fire. In the future, anyone who uses the Flying Thunder God Technique and the Multiple Shadow Clone Technique will have to pay me a certain amount of copyright fees every time they use them."

Tobirama Senju said expressionlessly.

"Ah? No! I was wrong, Second Generation Lord!"

Kushina covered her head and hurriedly apologized.

"No need to apologize. I'm about to do something, just don't stop me."

Tobirama Senju looked down at Naruto Uzumaki and spoke.