Naruto: Did i Just Get Reincarnated as Gojo?-Chapter 267: Hagoromo Cannot Track Black Zetsu, Entrusts Task to Gojo

Chapter 267 - 267: Hagoromo Cannot Track Black Zetsu, Entrusts Task to Gojo

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Hashirama Senju's birth seemed like a sign from Heaven—granting the Shinobi Creed a second chance.

Hashirama was a nearly flawless Shinobi.

Aside from his somewhat carefree personality—his talent for Ninjutsu was unparalleled.

His progress was rapid, even surpassing the original Asura.

From childhood, he consistently defeated Madara Uchiha, the reincarnation of Indra's chakra. He never lost to Madara, not even in games of skipping stones or—urination contests.

Everything seemed to be improving!

The reincarnation of Asura, possessing Indra's talent!

The brilliant Hashirama Senju—with his [Sage Art: Wood Release: True Several Thousand Hands technique]—brought an end to the chaotic Warring States Period.

Even more commendable—Hashirama—despite possessing immense power, remained true to his values, choosing to foster peace through mutual understanding, striving to change the corrupt state of the Shinobi World.

He adhered to the path of the Shinobi Creed, distributing the Tailed Beasts. He even banged his head on the table during negotiations, persuading the Kage of the four great nations to agree to peace talks.

The Sage of Six Paths, observing from beyond, was overjoyed. The Shinobi Creed had a successor; victory seemed finally within reach. But then—

Madara Uchiha awakened the Rinnegan, faked his death, and plotted in the shadows. Hashirama, weakened from the battle at the Valley of the End, passed away soon after.

The peace Hashirama had built upon the foundations of the Shinobi Creed crumbled with his death.

The second defeat of the Shinobi Creed!

Fate wouldn't grant a third chance. The Sage of Six Paths, disheartened, awaited the next cycle, hoping the next reincarnation of Asura's chakra would rise to revive the Shinobi Creed, to make it great again.

The reincarnations of Asura and Indra were about to be born...

For this reason, the Sage of Six Paths—his spirit lingering in the Pure Land, emerged early to observe.

And thus, he discovered the anomaly that was Gojo Kaigetsu.

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Though not his descendant, he seemed to adhere more closely to the Shinobi Creed than anyone!

He tirelessly worked to change the Shinobi mindset, putting his beliefs into practice, using chakra and Ninjutsu to create hope...

Desert wastelands transformed into experimental fields, bringing the concept of sustainable agriculture to the impoverished Land of Wind.

Ordinary workers undertook massive construction projects—with Lightning Release Shinobi lifting buildings—Earth Release Shinobi laying foundations, Water Release Shinobi mixing cement, Fire Release Shinobi forging tools, Wind Release Shinobi providing cooling breezes...

To prevent Ninjutsu from being used for war—he systematically weakened the fighting spirit of other villages, undermined their economies, and, from a position of strength, forced them into cooperation with Konoha.

Finally, before the entire Shinobi World, he boldly proclaimed the New Era Will of Fire, which was—in essence—the spirit of the Shinobi Creed!

Aside from being slightly weaker in Ninjutsu compared to Hashirama, his personality was more adaptable, more cunning—He was practically the final chance Heaven had bestowed upon Hagoromo Ōtsutsuki!

These observations stirred a new thought within Hagoromo—

The Shinobi Creed didn't necessarily have to be entrusted solely to his son, Asura!

If hearts could connect, then Asura's desire to protect the Shinobi Creed could be passed on to other Shinobi.

Just as Hashirama's Will of Fire had been passed down to Gojo Kaigetsu.

In that case, how could he, Hagoromo, as a father figure, not bestow a gift upon this outsider Shinobi who carried Asura's spirit?

"Using my name to deceive others—No matter. One's legacy is meant to be carried on by successors."

———

"Anyway—since you are the legendary Sage of Six Paths, I have many questions for you."

"Ask."

Hagoromo Ōtsutsuki tapped his staff, his body slowly drifting closer to Gojo Kaigetsu. "But before you ask, there are things I must explain..."

Then, Hagoromo recounted the history of the Shinobi World, a history Gojo Kaigetsu already knew well.

Kaguya Ōtsutsuki, Black Zetsu, Indra, Asura—one dangerous and mysterious figure after another, described in Hagoromo's calm voice.

Gojo Kaigetsu feigned ignorance, reacting with shock upon shock.

"So you're saying—Black Zetsu is manipulating everything from the shadows? He wants to gather the nine Tailed Beasts, disrupt the order of the Shinobi World, and revive your mother, Kaguya Ōtsutsuki?"

"Indeed. You grasp the situation quickly. I am pleased."

"Do you know where this Black Zetsu is hiding? If we know his location, I can immediately dispatch a sealing team to permanently seal him away!" Gojo Kaigetsu looked at the Sage of Six Paths with hopeful eyes.

Observer—give me something!

"You truly possess the charisma to rally others to your cause~" Hagoromo remarked, then shook his head. "Unfortunately—Black Zetsu is the manifestation of my mother's Will—My abilities cannot track him. Therefore, I must entrust this task to you. Be wary of Black Zetsu. Prevent his plan from succeeding."

"Oh~ I see." Gojo Kaigetsu nodded, a wave of disappointment washing over him.

But old man~ I already knew all that. You've told me nothing new.

Gojo Kaigetsu changed tactics, guiding the conversation. "Then—can you directly intervene and take Nagato's Rinnegan?"

"I am already dead. I cannot interfere in the World of the living. All I can do is observe the events of the Shinobi World in this spiritual form."

"Then can you grant me the power to counter the Rinnegan?"

"You said it yourself, Nagato's eyes belonged to the previous reincarnation of Indra's chakra, Madara Uchiha. This is incredibly unfair to Konoha!"

"The First Hokage, Hashirama Senju, left us no legacy—no Wood Release, no Sage Mode, no Sage Body..."

Gojo Kaigetsu revealed his true intentions, demanding compensation—

Pulling him—Gojo—from his peaceful slumber into this spiritual realm, burdening him with the task of saving the world, of restoring the Shinobi Creed—surely he deserved some reward?

Yin Power, Yang Power—

Hagoromo, old man, stop hiding them! Bring them forth!

Gojo Kaigetsu suppressed his excitement, already envisioning himself imbued with Yin and Yang power, ascending to the Six Paths level.

But Hagoromo's answer was cruel.

Hagoromo, his expression unchanging, shook his head. "Regrettably, there is no power that grants instant victory. Shinobi training relies on individual effort—This holds true for both the Shinobi Creed and Ninjutsu."

"Countering the Rinnegan, thwarting Black Zetsu's plans—ultimately, this relies on the efforts of you Shinobi who actively shape the world."

Gojo Kaigetsu: ???

Alright, alright! Playing games, are we? The hunter becomes the hunted...

Only Gojo Kaigetsu had ever manipulated others! No one manipulated Gojo Kaigetsu!

Hagoromo, old man, this wasn't right!

What did he mean, "no power that grants instant victory"? What did he mean, "Shinobi training relies on individual effort"?

Coming from you, the source of the bloodline argument, that sounded—inappropriate.

Circling around like this, was he just waiting for Gojo Kaigetsu to fail, so he could summon Naruto and Sasuke's souls?

Saying something like, "Change your prejudice against Indra," then bestowing power upon them to start the second round of world-saving?

Gojo Kaigetsu typed a message in the dialogue box with Hagoromo, then deleted it.

Ultimately, his mouth opened, but no words came out.

Hagoromo's expression turned serious. "Gojo Kaigetsu, I ask you—after this unseen, secret war concludes, what do you hope for? I wish to hear your true thoughts!"

"My thoughts?"

Gojo Kaigetsu swiftly untied the black cloth, his brilliant Six Eyes meeting Hagoromo's Rinnegan.

As if showcasing his unwavering Shinobi way:

"...Perhaps my actions align with the spirit of the Shinobi Creed, perhaps they resemble Asura's. But I am different. I am me! I wish to protect the village behind me, my comrades! I wish to spread the Will of Fire to every corner of the Shinobi World, to protect everyone who believes in it!"

"I want the prosperity brought by the Will of Fire to cover every corner of the Shinobi World!"

"After this secret war ends—" Gojo Kaigetsu pointed upwards. "I will stand above all!"

"This is my Shinobi way! Nothing more!"

After a long silence, Hagoromo spoke again. "I cannot bestow upon you the power to counter the Rinnegan, nor can I directly intervene in the world of the living."

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