Naruto: I Confronted the Five Kage Before the System Arrived

Chapter 287: I Control My Fate, Not Heaven

Watching Uchiha Obito and Black Zetsu leave, "Hagoromo Gengetsu" recalled everything Obito had just mentioned.

"The three great figures of the Warring States period... the Battle of the Valley of the Gods... the Chunin Exam's Reanimation Jutsu, and then the complete revival, taking Sasuke away, vying for control of the Moon's Eye Plan, and so on. The real me has certainly had a series of twists and turns, a colorful life."

"But to think that I actually died at the hands of Senju Hashirama in the Battle of the Valley of the Gods, that is unacceptable."

"Hagoromo Gengetsu" smirked.

In this world, both Senju Hashirama and Uchiha Madara were defeated by him.

Defeat? He had never experienced it.

"However, if what Uchiha Obito said is true, my real self's strength must have greatly increased after living a second life. Not only did he defeat Pain, but he also killed the Great Toad Sage and even Naruto, as I've heard, also died. With such accomplishments, relying solely on my current power is indeed not safe."

The Ten-Tails!

Only by becoming the Ten-Tails Jinchuriki can he have the greatest chance of seizing his real body and leaving the world of the Infinite Tsukuyomi alive.

I control my fate, not heaven!

"I, Hagoromo Gengetsu, will never succumb to predetermined destiny!"

"Hagoromo Gengetsu" looked towards the direction of the Hagoromo clan, his eyes filled with determination.

In the Hagoromo clan's territory.

A conflict that was supposed to erupt in the harem was forcibly suppressed by Hagoromo Gengetsu.

After all, fighting in front of so many people wouldn't look good.

However, when Hagoromo Gengetsu returned to the clan leader's residence, he found that the battle had not ended. Instead, it had intensified with the increase in numbers.

Sitting at the head, Hagoromo Gengetsu was surprised to see more and more women joining the ranks of Senju Chikai and Uchiha Lin.

Among these women of various beauties and temperaments, the ones with fiery red hair who talked a lot without catching a breath were clearly from the Uzumaki clan; those with all-white eyes and meticulously dressed were naturally from the Hyuga clan; and those with white hair and two red marks on their foreheads were from the Kaguya clan.

There were also women from the Yuki clan who looked very delicate; from the Nara clan who subtly fanned the flames; from the Yamanaka clan with bright blonde hair, writing something on the periphery.

Almost all the women from various ninja clans were present.

Wait, even someone from the Akimichi clan?

Luckily, it wasn't a big fat one, but one with the perfect figure.

Listening to this large group of women arguing in front of him, Hagoromo Gengetsu felt it was more difficult than fighting a great battle.

He searched the crowd for Haru and found her beside a woman with a blonde ponytail and a Yamanaka clan crest on her sleeve.

The latter was writing something, book in hand, while Haru kept giving suggestions.

Hagoromo Gengetsu listened carefully and seemed to hear them talking about his daily life and habits.

He didn't pay much attention and was about to end this farce when the appearance of a woman quieted the scene. Instantly, all the women became harmonious.

Hagoromo Gengetsu looked at the tall, imposing woman walking towards him and felt a pang of nostalgia.

He knew her.

Hagoromo Ruri.

If nothing had gone wrong, she was supposed to be his future wife.

Although he wasn't in love with her, there was no one more outstanding among the women of his age in the Hagoromo clan.

Regardless of true love, it was his duty as the clan leader.

However, things didn't go as planned.

"What's all this ruckus? It's disgraceful."

At this moment, Hagoromo Ruri, born of the Hagoromo clan and destined to be Hagoromo Gengetsu's official wife, arrived. She coldly glanced at all the women, reprimanding them.

After a brief scolding, she waved her hand to dismiss them and approached Hagoromo Gengetsu. The two had known each other since childhood, so she didn't stand on ceremony and directly asked, "Did you leave because of something urgent?"

Looking at the familiar Ruri, Hagoromo Gengetsu pushed down the memories that resurfaced and, with a serious expression, replied, "Yes, something came up."

Ruri, known for her decisiveness, went straight to the point, "Do you need the Hagoromo clan or the entire ninja world to do something?"

Hagoromo Gengetsu nodded.

Having observed a lot on his way back, he knew that the Hagoromo clan now held unparalleled prestige in the ninja world, practically the uncrowned kings.

A single command from him would mobilize not just the Hagoromo clan, but also the Senju, Uchiha, Uzumaki, Hyuga, and other clans.

Even powerful ninjas like Senju Hashirama and Uchiha Madara would follow his orders.

This was why every clan was eager to send their best women to Hagoromo Gengetsu.

Of course, the tradition of ninja tasks remained.

For instance, mission rewards were still required.

But for the Hagoromo clan, which dominated the ninja world and received tributes from numerous daimyos and nobles annually, this was nothing.

Hagoromo Gengetsu didn't stand on ceremony and directly issued an order:

"Announce a worldwide bounty on these two. Any information will be heavily rewarded!"

As he spoke, he stomped his foot, causing two mounds of earth to rise from the ground, forming the figures of Uchiha Obito and Black Zetsu.

Ruri, without questioning the reason, decisively nodded.

"There's one more thing. Notify Senju Hashirama, Uchiha Madara, Uzumaki Ashina, and Kaguya Ryunosuke to drop everything and immediately start capturing all the Tailed Beasts scattered across the ninja world!"

The people Hagoromo Gengetsu mentioned were all strong enough to capture the Tailed Beasts.

Just as "Hagoromo Gengetsu" knew himself well, he also knew "Hagoromo Gengetsu" very well.

No matter what the current situation was, Hagoromo Gengetsu had to be prepared.

Moreover, he had to guard against Uchiha Obito capturing the Tailed Beasts to become the Ten-Tails Jinchuriki.

With the authority he now held, he had to use all available resources.

Ruri had no objections. She didn't even question why Hagoromo Gengetsu suddenly wanted to capture the Tailed Beasts.

Even if he just wanted to keep them as pets, it was fine.

As long as it was Hagoromo Gengetsu's command, the entire ninja world would comply.

As for the strength of the Tailed Beasts, they were nothing compared to the combined power of the Hagoromo clan.

Unlike other women who hoped to spend more time with Hagoromo Gengetsu, Ruri, like Hagoromo Gengetsu, prioritized duty over feelings and didn't waste time. She turned and left immediately to carry out his orders.

Watching Ruri's straight back as she left, Hagoromo Gengetsu pondered.

Although he was undoubtedly Hagoromo Gengetsu, there were still differences due to different experiences from "Hagoromo Gengetsu".

It was normal for others not to notice.

But for Haru and Ruri, who were with him daily, to also show no signs of noticing, he found it curious.

Thinking it over, he seemed to understand.

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