Naruto: F**king Makes Me Stronger

Chapter 408: Hypocritical Sage of Six Paths

Sunlight pierced through the morning mist of Immortal Village, dyeing the courtyard's plants and trees a warm golden hue.

Hinata nestled in Shun's embrace, her aura now tinged with a more mature and restrained sharpness.

Shun stroked her long hair, the touch of his fingertips delicate and smooth. "Hinata, we should return to the Ninja World. Once we're back, we might have to confront legendary beings at any moment."

Hinata's Tenseigan gleamed with determination. She proactively wrapped her arms around his waist, burying her face deeper. "Mm, I'm ready. With you, I'm not afraid of anything."

A look of relief flashed in Shun's eyes, and he pressed a gentle kiss on her forehead.

Then, he casually conjured a golden Spatial Gate and brought Hinata back to the Ninja World.

The scene abruptly shifted, and they appeared in the royal palace of the Land of Water.

Shun didn't speak, his Golden Rinnegan had already switched to the blue-white Tenseigan. The Tenseigan's power of insight could not only penetrate spatial barriers but also capture the most subtle energy traces. He pushed his Ocular Power to its limit, and his vision spread like a tide, quickly covering the entire Ninja World.

"Hmm?"

Shun's brows furrowed slightly, and a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes.

In his vision, the toads of Mount Myōboku appeared all over the Ninja World, searching every corner, seemingly looking for something crucial.

On the other side, the snakes of Ryūchi Cave were also frequently active.

"The toads of Mount Myōboku and the snakes of Ryūchi Cave... what are they looking for?"

Hinata also saw this scene through her Tenseigan, her eyes full of confusion. "These two Sage Regions have always been reclusive. Unless something major that threatens the entire Ninja World occurs, they would never mobilize like this."

Shun furrowed his brows, lost in thought. His fingers unconsciously tapped on the balcony railing, making a thudding sound.

The light from his Tenseigan flickered slightly, and he murmured, "We searched the Ninja World repeatedly before but didn't find Naruto's trace. But now, it seems Naruto might be in Mount Myōboku or Ryūchi Cave."

Hinata's heart stirred, and she instantly understood Shun's meaning. "Are you saying... Naruto is in Mount Myōboku or Ryūchi Cave? Is the Sage of Six Paths related to the two Sage Regions?"

Shun looked up at Hinata, a flicker of realization in his eyes. "A thousand years ago, when Kaguya ruled the Ninja World, she controlled every corner of the Ninja World, yet she never discovered Mount Myōboku and Ryūchi Cave, these two special spaces. These two places are convergence points of Natural Energy and formed sub-spaces independent of the Ninja World. And, crucially, the Sage of Six Paths's Senjutsu was actually taught by the old toad of Mount Myōboku."

Hinata's Tenseigan glowed, carefully observing the movement trajectories of the toads and snakes, trying to find a pattern.

Her brows relaxed slightly, and she said softly, "Look, the toads are mainly concentrated on the ground and in the air, searching along mountains and villages, while the snakes are active underground and in waterways, checking along underground rivers and lakes. Their search scope almost covers every corner of the Ninja World."

Shun gave her an approving look, with a hint of satisfaction in his eyes. "That's right. The power of the Tenseigan has made you even more perceptive. Now it seems that if we want to find Naruto, we must first go to Mount Myōboku. However, Mount Myōboku's spatial barrier requires a specific summoning contract to open."

"Then what should we do?" Hinata asked with a slight hint of confusion.

Shun's lips curved into a smile, his gaze locking onto a courtyard deep within Konoha.

"Minato is still in Konoha. He has a Summoning contract with Mount Myōboku and can use the Reverse Summoning Technique to go there directly. Finding him will save us a lot of trouble."

The two figures flashed, turning into two streaks of light, and flew towards Konoha. They easily passed through Konoha's barrier and landed outside the quiet courtyard.

The wooden door of the courtyard was ajar, and a faint Chakra fluctuation emanated from within. It was Minato adjusting a Fuinjutsu.

"Minato, we probably know Naruto's location."

Minato turned his head sharply, his yellow hair gleaming in the sunlight, his face full of vigilance.

But when he saw who it was, the wariness in his eyes gradually faded, replaced by surprise.

"Shun-sama, Hinata? You're back... Have you found Naruto? How is he? Is he safe?"

He noticed the Tenseigan in Hinata's eyes and the mature, restrained aura around her. A hint of surprise flashed in his eyes, but he didn't ask further.

Shun nodded, getting straight to the point, "Not yet, but we speculate that Naruto was teleported to Mount Myōboku. We need you to take us there using the Reverse Summoning Technique."

"Mount Myōboku?"

A flicker of excitement instantly flashed in Minato's eyes, his yellow pupils lit up, and his hands unconsciously clenched.

"No wonder the toads of Mount Myōboku have been frequently entering and leaving the Ninja World recently. Alright, I'll take you there right now."

As a father, he had long been anxious about not being able to find his son. Now, hearing a definite clue, he agreed without hesitation.

Minato's fingertips flew, quickly forming hand signs.

Reverse Summoning Technique!

Three puffs of white smoke appeared, and a powerful spatial force enveloped the three, causing the surrounding air to ripple with distortion.

The scene twisted, and after a strong sensation of spatial pulling, in the next second, they found themselves in a misty mountain forest.

Towering ancient trees blocked out the sun, their trunks so thick that several people were needed to embrace them. Their branches and leaves were lush and layered, filtering the sunlight into fragmented patches of light that scattered on the fallen leaves on the ground.

The air was filled with dense Natural Energy, and the croaking of toads and the gurgling of streams could be heard. This was the core area of Mount Myōboku.

"This is... Mount Myōboku."

Hinata looked around, her eyes full of curiosity and reverence. Her Tenseigan's vision instantly expanded, covering the entire Mount Myōboku.

The next second, a strong surge of joy flashed in her eyes. The light from her Tenseigan intensified, and her voice was filled with uncontrollable excitement. "I found Naruto. He's over there. Near a giant toad statue."

Shun looked in the direction she pointed, his Golden Rinnegan switching to Tenseigan, clearly capturing the familiar figure.

Naruto's body was a bit weak now, and his Chakra fluctuations were somewhat unstable, but his vitality was still tenacious. Near him, there were two even more magnificent and ancient Chakra presences.

Shun's pupils constricted slightly, and he was secretly surprised: The Sage of Six Paths's Chakra volume was even more immense than he had imagined.

"Let's go."

The three quickened their pace, running towards the source of the Chakra.

Soon, a giant toad statue appeared before them. The statue was dozens of meters high, with the toad's eyes wide open, as if it were overlooking the entire Mount Myōboku.

Below the statue, Naruto sat cross-legged, surrounded by a faint Senjutsu Chakra. His face was a bit pale, and his lips were slightly chapped, clearly having just experienced an intense depletion. He was currently recovering his Chakra.

"Naruto!"

Minato rushed over excitedly, hugging his son tightly, as if afraid that if he let go, Naruto would disappear. His hands trembled as he stroked Naruto's cheek, feeling his warm body temperature, his eyes filled with the ecstasy of finding him again and lingering fear.

"Naruto, I'm so glad you're okay!"

Naruto slowly opened his eyes, still with a hint of fatigue. Seeing his father, Shun, and Hinata, he was first stunned, then his eyes filled with surprise.

"Dad! Shun-sensei! Hinata! How did you all get here? I thought... I thought I'd be here for a long time."

Because of the enormous Chakra consumption, Naruto looked very tired. His body swayed slightly, clearly not fully recovered yet.

Just then, two figures slowly walked out from behind the stone statue.

"Sage of Six Paths... Hamura?"

Minato's pupils constricted abruptly. He instinctively shielded Naruto behind him, his face full of vigilance.

He hadn't expected that these two figures, who only existed in legend, would actually be resurrected and appear by Naruto's side, making him wary.

Hinata's Tenseigan glowed intensely, activating her Tenseigan Chakra Mode, and twelve small Truth-Seeking Orbs quietly floated around her, slowly rotating.

Seeing this, Hagoromo quickly raised his hand, and said in a deep voice to Hamura, "Hamura, they are not enemies. They are Naruto's family and friends, no need to be wary. I didn't expect the Ninja World to be able to produce people with such powerful strength. Truly formidable."

His gentle voice had the power to calm people's hearts, easing the tense atmosphere.

Shun's expression turned cold, and his Golden Six Tomoe Rinnegan conspicuously appeared. His Ocular Power was sharp as a blade, piercing directly at the Sage of Six Paths.

"Hypocritical Sage of Six Paths, you say they are not enemies, but secretly you use your Doujutsu to modify others' wills."

His voice rose, filled with intense anger.

The light from his Golden Rinnegan surged, dispelling the surrounding Ocular Power.

"No wonder you could deceive the world for a thousand years, making the Ninja World revere you as a savior. So you already possessed a Doujutsu that could modify consciousness. What did you do to Naruto? What did you do to the people of the Ninja World?"

These words exploded like a thunderclap, instantly stunning everyone present.

Minato's face changed and he tightly gripped Naruto's shoulders, eagerly asking, "Naruto, how do you feel? Is anything uncomfortable? Why did you consume so much Chakra?"

Naruto also looked bewildered. He could feel that the Chakra in his body seemed somewhat unusual, but he didn't know what was wrong.

Hamura's gaze instantly turned sharp. The Chakra around him suddenly tightened, like a drawn sword, locking onto Shun.

"How dare you speak such nonsense! How could my brother do such a thing?"

Hagoromo's expression changed slightly, then returned to calm. His gaze towards Shun became more complex and solemn.

"You... you actually possess the Golden Six Tomoe Rinnegan... No wonder...?"