After Kaguya's words, she lowered her head slightly.
Somehow, shyness—when it appeared on a member of the Ōtsutsuki Clan—felt incredibly striking.
It was hard to believe that such an expression could exist on the face of the Progenitor of Chakra herself.
"You want me to become your man, not the other way around?"
That worldview… was very much in line with Kaguya's beliefs.
After all, from her perspective—having consumed the fruit of the God Tree—this entire world belonged to her.
Naruto reached out and placed his hand on her body.
The sudden motion made Kaguya's eyes widen slightly, and she quickly glanced at Black Zetsu.
"B-Black Zetsu, give us some privacy!"
"Right away, Mother." Black Zetsu replied with a knowing tone, then vanished into the Moon's surface.
Naruto didn't dwell on the feeling under his palm.
Instead, he contacted the system:
"System, how many Six Paths-level draws is this energy worth?"
"Nine."
A short and clear answer—the system seemed just as eager to absorb her power.
"Nine?!"
Naruto's eyes lit up as he stared at Kaguya like she was a walking treasure chest.
Under that gaze, Kaguya shifted uncomfortably and… steeled herself.
"For the chance to be free again… it's worth it…"
'Besides… this man… is really good-looking.'
Naruto's appearance checked every box on Kaguya's aesthetics.
The elegant features of a shinobi, paired with the complexion and unique presence of an Ōtsutsuki.
To someone who's been single for a thousand years, this was an irresistible combo.
Naruto looked into her eyes, brushing his fingers across her cheek—
Smooth. Cold. Soft.
"No matter what you feel next… don't resist.
I will get you out of here. Understand?"
Kaguya nodded dumbly.
Her mind was blank.
She had been betrayed by humans before and swore never to trust one again.
Yet now—she seemed to have completely forgotten that oath.
Maybe this is what they call a love-struck fool…
Just as Naruto was about to begin siphoning her power, a hazy voice echoed nearby:
"Child, that's enough. If you continue, the entire Shinobi world will face annihilation!"
The voice was low and hoarse.
And as the final syllables fell, a white-robed elder wielding a black staff appeared beside Naruto and Kaguya.
His face was ordinary—but his eyes…
Light purple Rinnegan.
And on his forehead—
A crimson third eye.
The moment he appeared, Naruto tensed—
Because this man was the Sage of Six Paths himself: Ōtsutsuki Hagoromo.
Though he was a righteous figure in the legends, Naruto couldn't be sure if he'd be friend or foe now.
Kaguya's face darkened instantly.
Being sealed by her own sons for a thousand years—her grudge ran deep.
"Hagoromo! How long do you plan to keep me imprisoned?!"
The Sage sighed, eyes filled with mixed emotions.
"Mother, your thoughts are too dangerous.
But paired with your power, they become catastrophic.
For the sake of the world, I had no choice."
Righteous words, but they only made Kaguya angrier.
Naruto, meanwhile, examined him closely.
This was the man said to be godlike in the shinobi world.
In his prime, undoubtedly Six Paths-level.
Though now, he was just a spiritual form from the Pure Land—
His ethereal body flickered like fire.
Still, his remaining power couldn't be underestimated.
After speaking, Hagoromo turned to Naruto.
And the more he looked, the more astonished he became.
"In just a few short years… he's grown to this level?"
To the Sage, who had lived for millennia, Naruto's progress felt like a blink.
And this generation's Asura reincarnation…
He couldn't understand it.
This power-up speed…
It wasn't just abnormal—it was beyond comprehension.
Even Asura himself had never grown this fast.
And Indra's reincarnation this time (Sasuke) was far behind.
Even after giving Sasuke "special tutoring"…
He couldn't keep up.
They weren't even in the same league.
"Child. You are Naruto Uzumaki, yes?"
"This woman before you is not as simple as she appears.
If she escapes… the entire world will be destroyed!"
The Sage's voice was heavy with concern.
Even he couldn't deny Naruto's monstrous power now—
But he hoped Naruto's core remained good.
"He carries Asura's chakra. His soul should be kind…"
"Surely he'll listen to reason…"
Naruto's reply:
"Oh? And what does that have to do with me?"
Hagoromo froze.
What…?
This is Asura? The kind-hearted, earnest boy I raised?
How did he turn into… this?
Seeing that Naruto was no longer the pure-hearted reincarnation he expected, Hagoromo shifted tactics.
"If the world is destroyed, you'll die too.
And once she's free, she'll kill you as well!"
Kaguya immediately sat up straighter.
"Don't listen to him, Naruto! I swear—
I'll never harm you. I'll give you everything you want,
just save me from this place!"
The moment she learned Naruto's name, she used it so naturally.
Mother and son glared at each other.
The air sparked between them.
Naruto glanced at Hagoromo, then smirked:
"Her offer sounds a lot more tempting,
I've gotta say.
I'm seriously considering it."
The Sage's face visibly twitched.
This damn brat…
A few minutes into conversation, and Hagoromo realized—
He could no longer treat Naruto as just another Asura vessel.
This boy had none of Asura's temperament.
He was a schemer.
A smooth-talker.
Someone who wouldn't lift a finger without a profit.
If not for the Asura chakra signature, Hagoromo would have thought—
"Did I find the wrong guy?"
But… why?
Why was he so different?
He couldn't figure it out.
If this failed, he might have no choice…
"Do I seal Asura too…?"
He mentally prepared for the worst:
Seal the mother.
Then… seal the son.
That is the burden of the Sage of Six Paths…