The Mystery of Sage of Six Paths' Other Half: Who Was Number Two?
Okay, ninja aficionados, let's dive into a question that's plagued philosophers and ramen enthusiasts alike for ages: Who was the second Sage of Six Paths? We all know the legendary Hagoromo Otsutsuki, the big cheese, the OG chakra master. But what about his brother? The unsung hero? The…uh…second banana?
See, the story gets a little hazy here. It's like trying to remember what happened after your third bowl of Ichiraku Ramen – delicious, but the details get blurry fast.
The Contender: Hamura Otsutsuki
The leading candidate, the one everyone loves to talk about, is Hamura Otsutsuki. He’s Hagoromo’s twin brother, and that's a pretty big deal! Think of it like the Mario and Luigi situation – one gets all the glory (Hagoromo), and the other… well, he's there. Supportive.
Hamura helped his brother seal away their mother, Kaguya. That's a pretty important family matter, and it showed a whole lot of teamwork. Imagine trying to convince your mom to give up the keys to the moon-mobile – intense, right?
But the thing is, while he was super important, was he a *Sage* in the same way? Did he spread chakra to the world and teach ninshu, the predecessor to ninjutsu? The evidence is a bit...sketchy.
Arguments *For* Hamura Being a Sage
He was a direct descendant of the Ten-Tails. That makes him brimming with chakra potential!
He possessed the Byakugan, a powerful dojutsu. A legendary power that allowed him to see chakra pathways and predict movements.
He helped seal away Kaguya. Sealing away a godlike being sounds like a Sage-level feat to me!
Arguments *Against* Hamura Being a Sage
History books, scrolls, and even epic poems mostly focus on Hagoromo. It's always "Sage this," and "Sage that." Where's the love for Hamura? Maybe he had a bad publicist.
His main gig was leading the Otsutsuki clan on the moon. Moon management is important, sure. But does it scream "enlightened sage"? Debatable.
While he was strong, his influence on the *world* seems limited. The Sage of Six Paths was all about sharing chakra and teaching people to connect. Hamura's focus was more…lunar.
The Verdict? Maybe...Sort Of?
Honestly, it’s complicated. Hamura was undeniably important. A powerful figure, and a key player in shaping the ninja world. But whether he truly fits the "Sage" title in the same way as his brother is still up for debate.
Perhaps we need to redefine what makes a "Sage." Maybe being supportive and managing moon affairs is just as important as spreading ninshu on Earth. Who are we to judge?
So, the next time you're pondering the mysteries of the ninja world, remember Hamura Otsutsuki. The potential second Sage. The unsung hero. The…okay, you get the picture.
And hey, maybe if enough of us start calling him a Sage, it'll become canon! It's worth a shot, right?
