Chapter 222: Chapter 226 » Asura and Indra Arrive at Two Different Villages!
"Believing he had transcended human limitations, he no longer saw value in ordinary followers. Instead, he sought those who would grow stronger for his ambitions, using them to maintain control over the villages and everything under his command. He preferred to rule through his internal power."
"Hagoromo's other son, Asura, was Indra's complete opposite. Though he lacked his brother's abundant chakra and Kekkei Genkai — including the powerful Sharingan — his warm personality and sociable nature drew many followers in the village."
"The Sage of Six Paths had hoped these contrasting personalities would complement each other perfectly. However, this hope led him to overlook Indra's true thoughts."
"The Sage assigned both brothers to different villages facing identical crises. Their water sources had been corrupted by the remnants and roots of the Ten-Tails, destroying their water supply. Though the Ten-Tails' remnants retained little power, even this trace amount proved overwhelming for ordinary villagers who relied on these water sources."
"When Indra and Asura arrived at their assigned villages, they had two clear objectives."
Yūsuke took a deep breath, then continued to look at everyone before him.
"First, they needed to eliminate these corrupted roots. Second, they had to restore the villages' water sources."
"Both brothers completed their tasks, but the time they took varied dramatically. Indra finished in less than a week, while Asura needed two to three years. After completing their missions, they returned to report their results."
"As expected, Indra returned first, having taken only seven days to complete his village's trial. Once finished, he promptly departed and returned to his own village."
"Upon Indra's return, his followers erupted in cheers. They were deeply impressed that he had completed the Sage of Six Paths' trial not only the fastest but in mere days while solving numerous problems."
"This remarkable speed earned Indra even greater respect from his followers. They believed following him was both the most important and wisest choice they had ever made."
"When the Sage of Six Paths saw his eldest son's return, he inquired about the mission. Indra responded simply and directly: he had removed the Ten-Tails' remnants, solved the village's water crisis by digging a deep well, and ensured their continuous water supply. He believed this well would gradually resolve other issues in their ninja village."
When Yūsuke finished speaking, his smile faded.
He knew this incident changed how Hagoromo viewed Indra, which led to numerous significant events that followed.
"After hearing Indra's report, Hagoromo didn't immediately pass his position to him. Instead, he told him to wait until his brother's village had resolved their problems. Only then would he decide, based on both their performances, whether to pass his position to Indra or Asura."
"Though Indra's face remained expressionless at this news, he felt deeply displeased. After all, he had completed his task swiftly and perfectly — why did his father still insist on waiting for Asura?"
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