Chapter 431: Chapter 431: Awakening the Rinnegan
A thousand years ago.
In the era of Ōtsutsuki Kaguya.
Shishou left the Shikkotsu Forest, staring blankly at the clear blue sky, murmuring to himself:
"I wonder if Tsunade and the others can really perform the time-space summoning."
What Tsunade and the others needed to perform was a time-space summoning, not an ordinary space summoning.
The energy consumption was far greater than that of a typical summoning technique.
In Shishou's view, the chakra consumption for this summoning might be even greater than what the Sage of Six Paths used to summon Naruto and Sasuke in the original story.
Even though they would be using the power of the Dragon Vein, this summoning spanned a millennium.
After thinking about it for a while, Shishou disappeared from where he stood and reappeared in a city.
Entering a simple tavern, Shishou sat at a table, frowning as he pondered his next steps.
If he didn't want to alter the course of history, he couldn't interfere too much in major events. This meant that once he succeeded in winning over Kaguya, he would have to find a way to separate from her, ensuring that history proceeded as originally intended.
This meant he had to help Kaguya deal with Ōtsutsuki Isshiki and ensure that Hagoromo and Hamura successfully sealed Kaguya.
He couldn't change the sealing of Kaguya because it was necessary.
After all, to an immortal like Kaguya, a thousand years was like taking a nap.
But figuring out how to detach from Kaguya after winning her over required careful consideration.
After thinking for a while, Shishou finished his meal and left the tavern to buy some groceries.
Kaguya only ate food he made, so he needed to personally select the ingredients, and he also bought toys for Hagoromo and Hamura.
Returning to the palace in the Land of Ancestors, Shishou greeted Kaguya and the children before starting to cook.
Kaguya entered the kitchen, watching Shishou cook, and said:
"Have you regained some of your strength?"
Shishou had mentioned that his power was weakened, so when Kaguya noticed his chakra had increased, she assumed he was recovering.
Shishou pointed to his eyes and said, "Yes, I've recovered a bit. Soon, I should be able to awaken the Rinnegan like you."
In Shishou's story, he claimed that in the future he also possessed the Rinnegan, putting him on the same level as Kaguya, which was why they ended up together.
After all, to Kaguya, ordinary humans were like ants, but someone with similar power would be seen as an equal.
Seeing Shishou's Mangekyō Sharingan, Kaguya gradually accepted this idea.
"Is that so."
Kaguya thoughtfully came to Shishou's side and took his hand.
"What are you doing..."
Shishou, surprised by Kaguya's gesture, paused his cooking, but before he could finish speaking, he felt a massive amount of chakra flow from Kaguya into him.
"They say husbands and wives should support each other."
Kaguya said vaguely, continuing to transfer the God Tree's chakra to Shishou.
After years of care and influence from Shishou, Kaguya had truly come to see him as her future husband.
After their kiss, Kaguya had asked her servants about the concept of marriage.
Though they didn't dare explain the more intimate details, the idea of mutual support stuck with Kaguya.
Seeing how much Shishou had done for her, she decided to help him.
Even servants were rewarded for their contributions.
Besides, if Shishou regained his strength, it would increase their chances against Isshiki.
With a large influx of God Tree chakra, Shishou's Sharingan began to spin rapidly, accompanied by a strong throbbing.
Soon, the three tomoe in Shishou's left eye connected into a single line, transforming into an ordinary Rinnegan.
Seeing Shishou's right eye 'recover' to the Rinnegan, Kaguya released his hand, turned, and left, coldly saying,
"Finish cooking. I want a double portion."
Although she had willingly helped Shishou recover his Rinnegan and the chakra consumed was minimal for her, she still felt a pang of regret, leaving her in a bad mood.
Watching Kaguya walk away, Shishou touched his right eye, feeling as if he were dreaming.
Had he really just awakened the Rinnegan?
Although it was only in his right eye, Shishou knew it was only a matter of time before his left eye followed suit.
Something he had pursued for years was completed by Kaguya in an instant—such was the power of the progenitor of chakra.
It felt almost like a joke...
While Shishou was still dazed, Kaguya reappeared at the kitchen door, expressionless, pointing to the pot on the stove.
Shishou, who had been gone for several days, hadn't cooked for her in that time.
"Right away! My dear wife."
Shishou grinned, quickly returning to his cooking.
If making a meal could earn him a Rinnegan, it was a great deal!
Seeing Shishou so eager, Kaguya disappeared from the doorway, returning to her room where she called for her female servants, continuing her inquiries about married life.
With the reward of a Rinnegan, Shishou outdid himself with dinner, delighting Kaguya and the two little ones.
After dinner, Shishou began tutoring Hagoromo and Hamura.
These two were crucial for sealing his wife in the future, so he couldn't let their education slide.
Otherwise, Shishou would have to find another way to ensure history followed its original course.
As Shishou tutored Hagoromo and Hamura, Kaguya sat by the window, listening to their conversation while observing the distant universe.
The chakra within the Beginning Ball Space was steadily increasing. Periodically, she could harvest a significant amount, accelerating the growth and fruiting of the God Tree.
With Shishou recovering his strength, they had more than enough power to deal with Isshiki and the Ōtsutsuki pursuers.
Hagoromo and Hamura were well cared for.
With Shishou around, Kaguya didn't need to worry about anything and could just relax.
This comfortable, safe, and worry-free life was quite enjoyable.
Lying on her recliner, Kaguya thought.
Two hours later, in the afternoon,
Shishou took Hagoromo and Hamura to play in the forest outside the capital.
After setting up a playground for the kids, Shishou sat nearby, eager to explore his newly awakened Rinnegan.
He wanted to see what new abilities he had gained with his right eye now a Rinnegan.
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POWER STONE!!!!
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