Although Kitagawa Gen had had some guesses, when he actually saw the "relic" Black Zetsu had forged for the Hyūga…
Even he could barely hold it together, to say nothing of Kaguya, who was hiding inside his body!
"How dare he… how dare he…"
Kaguya was so furious that her whole body was trembling; with how tightly clenched her fists were, she probably wanted nothing more than to smash them straight into Black Zetsu's dog head right now.
"Forging something left behind by Hamura is one thing, but he actually dared to write it like this?!"
Looking at all of this, Kitagawa Gen's expression also became extremely strange.
Because he discovered that this even involved him!
"No, have the history books of the ages really gotten to this point?"
The contents recorded here were also divided into several sections.
The first part, as always, was talking about "mythical stories."
Starting from the second part, it went on to talk about how Ōtsutsuki Hamura's line left the shinobi world and went to the moon.
And the third part became a bit strange.
Besides describing how the shinobi world harbored a crisis, and that only by gathering everyone's strength would there be a chance—
Although, strictly speaking, gathering everyone's strength to deal with the Ōtsutsuki was simply not realistic.
After all, in a battle of the Ōtsutsuki, even the slightest aftershock could cause hundreds, or even more people, to die!
But at least it counted as a plan; especially if Naruto and Sasuke grew up properly, they really could deal with the Ōtsutsuki.
Apart from that, there was also this line—
[Only when natural energy is overflowing will a white-eyed youth appear, bearing the trait of "evolution," and likewise having the possibility of saving the world.]
Looking at this line, Kitagawa Gen could only shake his head.
If he remembered correctly, wasn't "evolution" something he had just made up off the top of his head? Black Zetsu actually believed it?!
'This guy is trying to deliberately drag me along to deal with the Ōtsutsuki, isn't he?'
Kitagawa Gen found it both funny and exasperating. He had already played out the "I beat myself up" act once, and in the end Black Zetsu still hadn't been very satisfied?
By the time he got to the fourth section, things became a bit awkward.
[My descendants, you must by no means activate the "Eye of the Moon" without having made thorough preparations, especially in dangerous situations.]
[If you have sufficient ability, you must strengthen the seal on the moon; and at critical moments, you must even destroy all information regarding the "Eye of the Moon" plan.]
[Otherwise, an even greater terror will descend; remember this, remember this.]
To be honest, Kitagawa Gen understood Black Zetsu's thinking.
Strengthening the seal on the moon and destroying all information was for the sake of protecting his mom.
The "even greater terror descending" was probably also referring to "Ōtsutsuki Genshiki" devouring Kaguya, it was just that…
'If Kaguya sees these words, especially since she was once backstabbed, then the situation will be completely different.'
Sensing Kaguya inside his body seemingly brewing more and more anger, Kitagawa Gen rubbed his chin and muttered in a low voice.
"Looks like this child of yours is very worried about you."
"You weren't saying that just now."
Kaguya's voice became exceptionally cold; she still remembered what Kitagawa Gen had said earlier.
She naturally understood that Black Zetsu wanted to protect her; in fact, even she herself was afraid that the guy in front of her would go crazy and devour her.
But the established objective had already been set; it would be one thing not to carry it out.
And now he even wanted to reinforce the seal?
She had endured a thousand years of time and had finally brought the seal to the point where there were problems; as long as she pushed a bit more, she would be able to come out.
And now this guy actually wanted to trap her to death?
"As expected, in this world, anyone who ends up entangled with Hagoromo will change!"
Kaguya spoke in an icy voice, making Kitagawa Gen's eyelids twitch as he listened.
"Isn't he saving you? And what does this have to do with the Sage of Six Paths?"
"If Hagoromo can be so cruel and cold-blooded, he might very well be affected too. Right now it's only reinforcing it—what about in the future?"
Kaguya felt very upset, but after considering Kitagawa Gen's words, she pondered for a moment before finally speaking.
"Change what he left behind a bit; I want to see what kind of reaction he will have!"
"Um… I've seen it."
"This time, I want to leave behind some real truth. I want to see what choice he will make, and what he will do!"
"…"
Kitagawa Gen understood; this woman was planning to rewrite the history books of the ages.
However, considering that this was a matter between mother and son, Kitagawa Gen was also happy to lend a hand!
"How do you want to change it?"
"Don't touch the front part; in the latter part I want to add the truth about Hagoromo!"
"…"
"I want to let the whole world know just how cruel he really is, and likewise let everyone know his true face!"
"Sss."
Kitagawa Gen sucked in a sharp breath. Was this woman crazy, going this far?
Even though that was what he thought, he still decided to give it a try.
He just planned to have Kaguya dictate it inside his mind, while he himself would need to make some appropriate adjustments.
He had no intention of letting this woman mess around freely.
[After sealing the Rabbit Goddess, Ōtsutsuki Kaguya, I led my clan to the moon and guarded the body of the Ten-Tails.]
[My elder brother, meanwhile, remained in the shinobi world and founded the Ninja Sect. He knew that in the future there would be even more Ōtsutsuki descending upon the shinobi world to destroy it.]
[Therefore, my elder brother made a decision: to allow the entire shinobi world to undergo sufficient trials.]
[Only by completely mastering chakra and possessing enough strength could they contend against these "people of the heavens," even if it meant paying an extremely heavy price.]
[In order to ignite conflict, my elder brother deliberately allowed his two children to fall into opposition.]
[He did not pass the succession of the Ninja Sect to the most outstanding Indra; instead, he gave it to the relatively mediocre Asura, thereby igniting the brothers' conflict.]
[As expected, the supporters of both sides erupted into war, and Indra and Asura themselves fell completely into endless conflict.]
[Driven by the two of them, the Ninja Sect was torn apart, and the flames of war spread across the entire shinobi world.]
[And in order to let the war continue, he repeatedly caused Indra's and Asura's chakra to reincarnate, carrying their beliefs and obsessions as the struggle went on without end.]
[I once asked my elder brother whether doing this was truly worth it.]
[But my elder brother told me that only by experiencing such cruelty would the countless beings of the shinobi world gain firm will, powerful combat skills, and complete mastery over chakra.]
[Even if countless lives were lost, for the sake of protecting this world, even if the fighting lasted a thousand years, ten thousand years— even if blood dyed the land red and corpses piled high—it would still be worth it.]
[Compared to all life in the entire world being destroyed, compared to having everything drained by the "people of the heavens" and turned into a dead star, the continuation of life in this world was far more important.]
[I was shaken by my elder brother's resolve. Such cold-blooded cruelty was beyond my imagination.]
[After a thousand years, ten thousand years of war, just how many lives would be buried, and just how much hatred would be accumulated?]
[Whether Indra and Asura can ultimately reconcile as they wish is something I cannot imagine.]
[But recalling how the "people of the heavens" so casually destroy entire planets and devour all life upon them, I can only remain silent.]
[Therefore, I decided that I could not allow my elder brother to bear everything alone, and I also made certain arrangements.]
[Only when natural energy overflows, and a white-eyed youth bearing the trait of "evolution" appears, will there also be a possibility of saving the world.]
[My elder brother likewise left behind a key: when the Rinnegan appears once more, the "Eye of the Moon" plan can be advanced.]
[Behind the "Eye of the Moon," a tremendous secret lies hidden.]
[At moments of great peril, the "Eye of the Moon" may be able to save all beings.]
[My descendants, the future of the shinobi world rests with you.]
After a round of revisions, Kitagawa Gen could be considered to have finished the task successfully.
"What do you think—how is this version?"
"Hmph. What's the point of beautifying Hagoromo's cruelty and cold-bloodedness?"
Kaguya was actually quite dissatisfied with this version, especially since Kitagawa Gen had not explained many things.
For example, the so-called Sage of Six Paths was also an Ōtsutsuki!
"Besides that, does Zetsu think you came from the moon?"
"Who knows? The term 'evolution' was something I brought up myself anyway."
Kitagawa Gen shrugged, shaking his head with an amused smile.
"He doesn't know my true identity, but if he wants to play with me, I can play along with him. At this level, it's about enough."
"Hmph, it's still far from enough."
Kaguya's voice remained as cold as ever, but thinking of the one she was dealing with being Kitagawa Gen, she could only shake her head helplessly.
"However, since you think it's enough, then let it be so. I want to see what choice he makes when the time comes!"
Feeling Kaguya's anger, Kitagawa Gen could only offer a silent moment of mourning for Black Zetsu.
How that guy would choose was actually not very complicated. For now, it seemed he did not want Kaguya to come out.
But Obito had already "gone rogue," which was why he had staged all of this.
Unfortunately, all of it was being watched by his own mother. If, when the time came, he tried to stop things in front of Uchiha Madara and Obito—
'Sss… this seems even more interesting!'
Thinking this, anticipation could not help but appear on Kitagawa Gen's face. He truly wanted to see how Black Zetsu would handle it!
And just as he and Kaguya were together contemplating Black Zetsu's future actions, Black Zetsu had already appeared atop a mountain peak.
"It should be fine now."
Black Zetsu thought to himself. Admittedly, he felt a bit heartbroken, because he felt that it was he who had prevented his mother from regaining her freedom.
But in his heart he was also incomparably resolute—how could temporary freedom be compared with immortality?
"Now I just need to find a suitable opportunity to take this thing out, and draw Kitagawa Gen to it."
Black Zetsu muttered to himself. He did not want to be like last time, bringing people and charging straight into Konohagakure.
It was wartime now; they all needed to be more careful and cautious!
"What is it—do you have results?"
When he arrived at the rendezvous point, Uchiha Madara immediately spoke up to ask.
"Do you need me to act and go take it directly?"
"Now is not the time. Kitagawa Gen and Senju Hashirama are both there; we need to be more careful."
Hearing this, Black Zetsu immediately shook his head and explained in a low voice.
"However, I've basically confirmed the location. It's within the Hyūga clan."
"The Hyūga clan? The Sage of Six Paths' younger brother?"
Hearing that, Uchiha Madara froze for a moment, then asked with a very strange expression.
"Have you made a mistake? What the Hyūga clan's bunch of idiots are like—you don't know that?"
"Even so, Madara-sama, don't forget Kimimaro under Orochimaru."
Black Zetsu shook his head and spoke with utmost seriousness.
"As someone of the Kaguya clan, he needs the Byakugan to suppress the Yang Release erupting within him—doesn't that closely resemble the 'power of all things'?"
"Then what about Kitagawa Gen? He doesn't have… wait. You mean his Sage Mode?"
"Yes. His Sage Mode is extremely special. Those white eyes look no different from the Byakugan at all!"
"Just that still doesn't seem enough to prove everything…"
"I looked through a great deal of material and unexpectedly discovered that records of the Hyūga clan only appeared in the past few hundred years; further back, they're almost impossible to find. That is enough to show one thing."
"They aren't here?"
"Yes. Most importantly, I feel that the relic appeared near their clan, so I plan to try."
Black Zetsu also felt exhausted. Even though he knew everything, he still had to play dumb, then grind up all the information and throw it out.
That feeling was truly painful. But seeing Uchiha Madara sink into contemplation, he knew it was about enough.
What was still keeping Uchiha Madara from acknowledging it now was only the Hyūga clan's abilities.
This made him unable to help but curse inwardly—if only the Hyūga clan had any promise at all, he wouldn't have to go through so much trouble!
Fortunately, he still had a trump card.
"Madara-sama, there's something you may have been overlooking all along."
Black Zetsu spoke cautiously, and Madara immediately furrowed his brows.
"What is it?"
"Those Ōtsutsuki… their eyes."
"Eyes, huh."
Uchiha Madara frowned. This wasn't something he had overlooked; rather, hardly anyone could truly see what those Ōtsutsuki even looked like!
With how much those battles spilled over, getting close meant only one word: death. And the only Ōtsutsuki they had ever come into contact with—
"But Ōtsutsuki Genshiki's eyes are a pair of very peculiar eyes, like flowing light. This—"
"I'm talking about the other Ōtsutsuki."
Black Zetsu shook his head, his expression somewhat solemn as he spoke.
"It was just too far away for me to be certain, but it seems they possess several kinds of eyes, and the Byakugan is one of them!"
"What? The Byakugan?"
"Yes. It was too far away for me to be sure, but I don't think that streak of white haze could be wrong…"
At this point, Black Zetsu also knew he should shut up. He had already sent out more than enough information.
If he added any more, it would look suspicious!
And Uchiha Madara stood there, thinking nonstop. He still seemed somewhat hesitant about the relationship between the Hyūga and the Sage of Six Paths' younger brother.
Especially given the combat strength Kitagawa Gen had displayed—he had never seen that in any Hyūga shinobi!
"Since that's the case, then go and look properly."
After thinking for a long while, Madara finally simply shook his head and spoke.
"But I also hope you can be faster—and absolutely don't make a mistake. After all, this is a critical moment. The Ōtsutsuki and Uchiha Obito won't wait for us!"
"Don't worry. I know what I'm doing."
Black Zetsu nodded. At this moment, he finally let out a breath of relief.
As long as he settled things with Uchiha Madara, then when the time came, Madara would definitely go all out to stop Obito. In that case…
'Mother… will be safe.'
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