Chapter 485 - 485: The Bet

"Kaguya, times have changed."

Uchiha Yuzuru's tone brimmed with confidence, his condescending gaze carrying an unquestionable, oppressive aura.

Otsutsuki Kaguya knelt on the ground, gasping heavily for air.

She stared at the man before her in disbelief and exclaimed, "The aura of a Kekkei Mora... How do you possess such tremendous power?"

"Did you seal the Ten-Tails inside your own body?"

"No, that's not right..."

Kaguya immediately shook her head after speaking. "If one's base power is too weak, even sealing the Ten-Tails wouldn't be enough to reach the Kekkei Mora level."

Back then, she had originally been at the peak of the Six Paths level, only a single step away from the Kekkei Mora.

That was why she chose to ambush Otsutsuki Isshiki when the Divine Tree matured, monopolizing the Chakra Fruit for herself.

Otherwise, relying solely on a single Ten-Tails would at most grant someone power at the Six Paths level.

Seeing Kaguya's disbelief, Yuzuru spoke slowly, "Thousands of years have passed in the ninja world. It is no longer the world you once knew."

"There are already three experts at the Six Paths level now."

Hearing this, Kaguya looked up in shock, turning her gaze toward the distant ninja world.

Sensing the vibrant life energy radiating from the planet, she muttered, "How can this be? This planet shouldn't be capable of sustaining so many powerful beings."

"It is the power of technology." Yuzuru didn't bother explaining too much to her. He simply stated, "Kaguya, are you willing to submit to me?"

Kaguya froze for a moment, then scoffed. "Are you joking? I am a member of the Otsutsuki clan, the most noble existence in the universe. Do you think a mere native like you is worthy of my submission?"

With a sharp crack, Yuzuru slapped Kaguya directly across the face. The immense force even caused a trace of blood to spill from the corner of her mouth.

"Kaguya, stop living in the past."

"In my eyes, your Otsutsuki clan is nothing more than a bunch of trash who don't even know how to properly utilize their power."

"Furthermore, within the Otsutsuki clan, you are nothing but a branch family member meant to be sacrificed at any moment."

Hearing Yuzuru pierce through her facade and expose her true standing, Kaguya felt a wave of embarrassment.

In the past, if anyone dared to speak to her like that, she would have slapped them to death on the spot.

But now, the memory of that slap was still fresh in her mind.

Having lost the Ten-Tails, her power was only at the Six Paths level.

Meanwhile, the man standing before her possessed the power of a Kekkei Mora.

If she provoked his displeasure, she would likely suffer another beating.

That would be even more humiliating.

Realizing this, Kaguya's previously arrogant attitude softened.

She lowered her eyes and asked, "W-What is your name?"

"Uchiha Yuzuru."

After learning his name, Kaguya asked, "Why did you release me?"

Yuzuru replied slowly, "I need someone who thoroughly understands the Otsutsuki clan to educate my subordinates about them."

"You are undoubtedly the best candidate."

Hearing this, Kaguya asked, "What are you planning to do?"

Meeting her curious gaze, Yuzuru smiled. "I am going to invade the Otsutsuki home planet and wipe out every last member of your clan!"

"What?!"

Kaguya's mouth fell open in shock once again. She half-wondered if being sealed for so long had caused her hearing to fail.

Invade the Otsutsuki home planet and wipe out the entire clan?

This guy had to be a lunatic!

Seeing her astonishment, Yuzuru continued, "Back then, you ambushed Otsutsuki Isshiki and claimed the Divine Tree's fruit for yourself despite being a branch family member. You are already a condemned sinner marked for death by the Otsutsuki clan."

"From that perspective, you and I should be on the same side."

Realizing Yuzuru even knew about such ancient secrets, Kaguya decided there was no point in hiding anything.

She spoke in a solemn tone, "I admit that you are very strong, but this level of power is still not enough to face the Otsutsuki clan."

"On the Otsutsuki home planet, there are exactly ten powerhouses at your level, known as the Ten Elders!"

"And above the Ten Elders, there is Otsutsuki Shibai, who is revered as a god."

"You... have absolutely no chance of winning."

Yuzuru scoffed lightly and said, "You can rest assured on that front. I wouldn't joke around with my own life and the fate of the entire ninja world."

"Since I intend to wipe out the Otsutsuki clan, I naturally have a way to deal with Otsutsuki Shibai."

Hearing Yuzuru's words, Kaguya couldn't help but ask, "You know about Otsutsuki Shibai?"

Yuzuru nodded. "I killed Otsutsuki Isshiki, and I also killed Otsutsuki Momoshiki, Otsutsuki Kinshiki, and Otsutsuki Urashiki when they came to investigate."

"I obtained a great deal of information about the Otsutsuki clan from them."

Hearing this, Kaguya couldn't help but gasp in horror.

Had this man standing before her really killed so many of her clansmen?

For a moment, Kaguya's tone became even more cautious. "Then you should also know just how terrifyingly powerful the Otsutsuki clan truly is, right?"

"You say you want to wipe out the Otsutsuki clan, but how do you plan to defeat Lord Shibai?"

A faint smile appeared on Yuzuru's lips, his tone brimming with absolute confidence.

"It's simple. I just need to become a god too."

Kaguya choked on her words, barely resisting the urge to roll her eyes at him.

Become a god?

As if it were that easy!

The Otsutsuki clan had dominated the universe for countless years, absorbing the life energy of an unknown number of planets, yet Otsutsuki Shibai was the only one who had ever successfully ascended to godhood.

Leaping from the Kekkei Mora level straight to godhood wasn't something that could be achieved just by absorbing the energy of a few dozen or even a hundred planets.

Seeing Kaguya hesitate to speak, Yuzuru asked, "You don't believe me?"

"..."

Kaguya remained silent.

If she weren't afraid that Yuzuru would ruthlessly kill her, she definitely would have cursed him out.

Unless someone was brain-dead, no one would ever believe such a ridiculous claim!

Yuzuru wasn't annoyed. Instead, he smiled and asked, "Then how about we make a bet?"

Kaguya asked, "What kind of bet?"

"We bet on whether or not I can become a god and reach the same realm as Otsutsuki Shibai."

Yuzuru chuckled softly. "If I succeed, you will serve as my maid for all eternity."

Hearing his demand, Kaguya bit her lip and muttered, "And if you fail?"

Yuzuru's smile widened. "Then you can be buried alongside me."