Chapter 264: Meeting an Old Acquaintance

"Shishou, are these Otsutsuki really that powerful?"

After watching Shishou's battle with the Otsutsuki clan firsthand, Tsunade was shocked and looked at Shishou.

Shishou had mentioned the Otsutsuki to her before.

From Tsunade's perspective, the combat abilities of those two Otsutsuki far surpassed the Akatsuki leader's performance in the Valley of Death.

Whether it was the Silver Wheel Reincarnation Explosion or the Golden Wheel Reincarnation Explosion, both were far beyond Tsunade's expectations.

"Yes."

Shishou nodded affirmatively.

He brought Tsunade and Shizune here mainly to make Tsunade, who had started to slack off in her training, realize the gap between her and the top-tier ninjas of the ninja world.

As for Shizune, she had always been diligent in her training.

Hearing Shishou's confirmation, Shizune clung to Shishou's arm, looking at him with admiration.

"No matter how powerful those Otsutsuki are, Shishou still managed to defeat them."

"Shishou is the strongest!"

Hearing Shizune's praise, Shishou laughed heartily, holding her face and giving her a kiss, "Shizune, you're the best."

Blushing, Shizune quickly ran behind Tsunade to hide, fearing Shishou's mischievous thoughts.

Seeing Shizune run away, Shishou laughed heartily.

Tsunade, on the other hand, asked Shishou, "Who exactly are these Otsutsuki, and how can they be so powerful?"

The strength of those Otsutsuki was already strong enough to threaten the entire ninja world. Tsunade needed to find a way to deal with them.

"They are actually related to you as well," Shishou said with a smile.

Then he explained to Tsunade and Shizune about the Otsutsuki clan.

And about the relationship between the Sage of Six Paths Otsutsuki Hagoromo, Otsutsuki Hamura, and the various clans of Konoha.

Of course, Shishou focused on explaining the concept of the Six Paths level.

Having successfully mastered the Senjutsu of Shikkotsu Forest, Tsunade had already reached the super-Kage level, and it was time for her to advance to the Six Paths level.

"They are descendants of Otsutsuki Hamura, the younger brother of the Sage of Six Paths? No wonder they're so powerful."

Shizune recalled the divine battle scene they had just witnessed, feeling deeply moved.

Tsunade furrowed her brows, clenching her fists tightly.

She had thought that after successfully mastering Senjutsu, she could stand beside Shishou and share his burden.

But now she realized that there were even stronger enemies in the ninja world.

The Six Paths level—she had to reach this level no matter what!

After a moment of silence, Tsunade looked at Shishou and asked:

"According to your classification of super-Kage and Six Paths levels, where would Grandpa stand, and where are you?"

Shishou stroked his chin, pondering:

"Grandpa Hashirama Senju was probably the strongest under the Six Paths level."

"But now, that position has been taken by me, so he's second."

Hearing this, Shizune asked, "Then the leader of the Akatsuki, is he the third?"

Although the Akatsuki leader was defeated by Shishou in the Valley of Death, his displayed combat strength still left a deep impression on Shizune.

Shishou shook his head and said:

"No, he won't take long to reach the Six Paths level."

Both Tsunade and Shizune were shocked upon hearing this. They looked at Shishou with concern and said, "In that case, won't you be in danger?"

Seeing Tsunade and Shizune worried about him, Shishou smiled and pinched their cheeks, saying:

"Don't worry. Although I can't defeat a true Six Paths level opponent yet, I can still escape if needed."

"Besides, he's also preoccupied with reaching the Six Paths level, so he won't have time to cause trouble. You don't need to worry for the next three or four years."

Then, with a fierce look, Tsunade said to Shishou:

"Should we unite the Five Great Shinobi Villages to eliminate him now?"

Since the Akatsuki leader threatened Shishou's safety, Tsunade was ready to strike first.

Shizune nodded in agreement, clearly sharing Tsunade's thoughts.

Shishou gently smoothed Tsunade's furrowed brows and reassured her:

"He's not that easy to kill. Last time, he only chose to take it head-on because he couldn't leave the battlefield too far."

"Don't worry, I have a plan."

Due to Shishou's previous ambush on Nagato in Amegakure, Nagato had already prepared for another ambush.

So unless Shishou was sure he could kill him in one strike, he wouldn't break the truce first.

Because if he did, Nagato would no longer restrain the Akatsuki, and Tobi would act without scruples, leading to more bloodshed and endangering those close to him.

And Konan, who was almost persuaded to join Shishou's side, would return to Nagato, making Shishou lose more than he gained.

Shizune looked at Shishou and asked worriedly, "Shishou, are you really confident?"

"Of course."

Shishou smiled, pulling Tsunade and Shizune into his arms, and said:

"Your man is very capable. It won't be long before I reach the Six Paths level too."

"By then, I might even reach the Six Paths level before him."

Shishou's eyes were becoming increasingly bright and clear, occasionally pulsating intensely.

He estimated that in a few more years, he might awaken the Rinnegan and reach the Six Paths level.

Although it would take a few years,

compared to the decades Uchiha Madara took, it was very quick.

Tsunade and Shizune were stunned, blinking their eyes in surprise.

Then, Shizune looked at Shishou with joy.

"Shishou is also going to reach the Six Paths level!"

"Shishou, you're amazing!"

Unlike Shizune's joy, Tsunade looked at Shishou with a complex expression.

She had thought she was catching up to Shishou, only to be left far behind again.

Then, Tsunade asked Shishou:

"How can I become a Six Paths level fighter like you?"

Since Shishou was going to reach the Six Paths level, she had to work harder too.

As the Princess of Konoha, Tsunade didn't want to be just a pretty face!

Hearing this, Shishou looked at them and smiled:

"It's a bit complicated, but I'll help you."

In the ninja world, to reach the Six Paths level, apart from inheriting power from the Sage of Six Paths,

one could only follow the path of bloodline fusion.

Fortunately, for Shishou with the Chakra Bugs, it was difficult but not impossible.

As long as he got his breeding project up and running, with enough animals to draw energy from, enhancing Tsunade and Shizune's strength wouldn't be a problem.

Then,

Shishou looked at Tsunade and Shizune in his arms and continued:

"But before that, I need your help with something."

Feeling Shishou's change, Tsunade blushed and glared at him, saying angrily:

"This is the moon, you pervert!"

Shizune glanced around the desolate lunar surface and said to Shishou, "Let's go back first..."

Shishou grinned, "Why go back? I think this place is better."

Just as Tsunade and Shizune were about to be subjected to Shishou's whims, a fiery red figure suddenly appeared beside them, leaving all three stunned.

It was Kushina, who had just awakened from her evolutionary sleep.

Shishou: "..."

Tsunade: "..."

Shizune: "..."

Kushina: "..."

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