The Journey to Hagoromo: Unraveling the Truth Behind Naruto and Sasuke’s Encounter

From the depths of the Naruto and Sasuke universe emerges a question that has puzzled many: How did Naruto and Sasuke come to meet Hagoromo, the legendary Sage of Six Paths?

Understanding the Conditions Leading to Hagoromo’s Appearance

When Naruto and Sasuke were on the brink of death due to their battle against Madara, Hagoromo’s ghost appeared to both of them simultaneously, bestowing upon them the power they needed to protect the world from Madara's destructive path. But why did Hagoromo choose to appear to them at that moment?

The key to understanding this lies in the condition under which Hagoromo had to appear to them. As the reincarnates of Hagoromo’s sons Ashura-Naruto and Indra-Sasuke, Hagoromo's intervention was not just a random event, but a necessary one driven by Ashura and Indra's chakra clung to their bodies. This is explicitly stated by Hagoromo himself when he says, "Ashura's chakra is clinging about you. The chakra vanishes from your body when you die. The chakra is clinging means you are not dead but you are going to die if no one helps you."

The Sequence of Events Leading Up to Their Encounter

Understanding the sequence of events before and after the encounter is crucial in unlocking the timing and circumstances under which Hagoromo met Naruto and Sasuke. Let's take a look at the timeline:

Chapter 660 (Last Page): Kurama is extracted from Naruto. Chapter 661: Naruto "dies" and loses consciousness. Chapter 662 (Page 8): Sasuke is stabbed. Karin, who can detect everything, realizes Sasuke is "dead" or "dying." Chapter 670: Naruto meets Hagoromo in a sort of 'in between' of life and death. Chapter 671 (Page 1): Hagoromo says, "You are not dead" and explains that Naruto is within his mind. He says he cannot let Naruto out as this is not his job and it's out of his hands. Chapter 671 (Page 9): The tailed beasts appear, signifying the presence of Hagoromo's chakra.

These events clearly demonstrate that Naruto and Sasuke did not meet Hagoromo only because of Kabuto and Obito. The encounter was a result of their own reincarnation conditions and the presence of Ashura and Indra's chakra.

Factual Evidence of Hagoromo’s Involvement

Several key pieces of evidence support the claim that Hagoromo’s involvement with Naruto and Sasuke predates Obito's presence:

Chapter 666 (Page 16): Obito gives Naruto Kurama, but the tailed beasts only appear in chapter 671 (Page 9), indicating a delayed presence of their chakra. Chapter 671 (Page 1): The presence of tailed beasts in this chapter, paralleling Madara's fight with Obito and Kakashi.

These sequences of events leave no doubt that Hagoromo's chakra, and subsequently, the powers associated with it, were not immediately available after Obito's actions. This further highlights the necessity of Hagoromo's appearance to the sons of Ashura and Indra.

The Role of Hagoromo in Underlying Events

It's also worth noting that Hagoromo did not intervene with Hashirama and Madara when they were dying, as there was no Ten-Tails or Kaguya threat back then. However, this does not diminish his role in watching over these figures. Under certain conditions, he would have interfered if necessary, showcasing his deep involvement in the destiny of his grandsons.

Ultimately, the meeting between Hagoromo and Naruto and Sasuke was a result of their reincarnation conditions and the chakra inheritance from their father, Ashura and Indra. This encounter marked a pivotal moment in both their journeys, influencing their paths and the protection of the world.