Chapter 136 : Moon!

Kazuhiko sat in contemplative silence, reflecting on the recent demise of Senju Hashirama. The verdant surroundings of the ninja world persisted, and Konoha remained at the heart of it all.

Yamato was ruled out—too premature. There was no other possibility; it had to be White Zetsu. Uchiha Madara, utilizing Senju Hashirama's cells, had brought White Zetsu into existence. Yet, it was not merely a creation of Madara; it was, in fact, an embodiment of Ōtsutsuki Kaguya's will.

Kazuhiko's mind swiftly recalled details about White Zetsu. Extracted from the Gedo Statue by individuals submerged in the ancient Infinite Tsukuyomi, White Zetsu originated as a combat mechanism for Ōtsutsuki Kaguya, fashioned to defend against other Ōtsutsuki adversaries.

In essence, White Zetsu's existence was the outcome of ordinary individuals in the ninja world crafting biological weapons—shrouded in the God tree by Kaguya—after she devoured the God tree's fruit using Infinite Tsukuyomi. The purpose was to counteract external threats to the Ōtsutsuki clan, as Kaguya was perceived as a traitor following the unauthorized consumption of the fruit.

Uchiha Madara, however, erroneously believed that he had personally created White Zetsu, with the latter exhibiting unwavering loyalty to him. Besides the original White Zetsu, Madara harnessed Hashirama's cells and the Gedo Statue to mass-produce White Zetsu replicas. Although these copies lacked the potency of the original, they possessed distinct combat skills and abilities, posing formidable challenges.

The Fourth Ninja War against the primary force of the ninja coalition drew heavily upon these White Zetsu replicas.

Kazuhiko swiftly grasped that the clandestine observer in the shadows was undoubtedly White Zetsu. Were it not for his heightened natural energy perception, locating the intruder would have proven elusive. Others might have mistaken it for something else or believed that an Anbu ninja was surveilling them.

This unexpected revelation served as a wake-up call. Konoha remained under the watchful eye of an old adversary like Uchiha Madara.

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"Uchiha Madara's surveillance of Konoha is remarkably extensive, and rightfully so, as Konoha was founded by him. Being the first ninja village, any major incident here could potentially shake the entire ninja world."

Kazuhiko pondered with a glint in his eyes, "I should have expected that during this era, Uchiha Madara would be keeping an eye on Konoha."

"These days, I've been quite conspicuous in Konoha; it's impossible for White Zetsu not to have noticed me."

"I'm just uncertain about how much information he has gathered about me..."

However, Kazuhiko wasn't overly concerned. Even if White Zetsu had compiled every bit of information about him in Konoha, he still held unrevealed cards.

The worst-case scenario would be a confrontation with the now-aged Madara.

Contemplating this, Kazuhiko found himself a little excited. The thought of engaging in a real battle with Uchiha Madara stirred anticipation within him.

Yet, he couldn't help but wonder about Madara's current strength...

"I truly wish for a fierce battle with Uchiha Madara and Senju Hashirama at the peak of their powers!"

"Regrettably, it's not feasible now. Madara is aged; although not as old as during the Third Ninja World War, he's undoubtedly not as formidable as before."

Kazuhiko speculated inwardly, disappointment flickering in his eyes. He genuinely desired to fully gauge the extent of his abilities.

After all, there loomed a truly formidable figure over the ninja world.

Kazuhiko gazed up at the moonlit sky, contemplating the position of the moon.

He knew that the true pinnacle of strength lay with the real ninja, even if she hadn't engaged in many battles.

Kaguya's power remained untapped, leading to significant losses in the end. Ultimately, she was sealed once more by two individuals basking in the protagonist's radiance.

Kazuhiko was aware of her might. As the progenitor of Chakra, he was no match for her now.

A betrayed woman – that's how Kazuhiko described Ōtsutsuki Kaguya on the moon.

Deceived in ancient times by a scoundrel who promised to protect her for life but, when faced with an enemy nation fearing her power, collaborated with that nation to betray her.

She consumed the Chakra fruit to protect the twins in her womb, the first act of betrayal.

Later, betrayed by her own children, whom she had raised with great effort.

Bestowing upon them the Chakra energy she acquired, she was slapped by a toad and eventually sealed by the same children she had nurtured.

Kazuhiko lamented the irony: the world could seal Ōtsutsuki Kaguya, but those two were exempt. They stood at the top, protected by her since birth.

Reflecting on this, Kazuhiko looked at the moon's position and gradually recollected memories of Ōtsutsuki Kaguya from his past life.

He hadn't taken the time to process it before, assuming it was distant from him.

Only now did Kazuhiko realize that he and Uchiha Madara shared a connection.

If Uchiha Madara were to notice him, he might be the only one to suffer.

Kazuhiko acknowledged that the moon was still too distant.

Resolve the issues between Konoha and the major nations first, then proceed step by step.

According to Kazuhiko's plan, unite the entire ninja world, and encounters with such figures would naturally follow.

Whether it's Uchiha Madara or Ōtsutsuki Kaguya...

They're just impressions in his mind for now.

He anticipated meeting these individuals sooner or later, but Kazuhiko didn't expect Uchiha Madara to notice him so quickly.

"Ōtsutsuki Kaguya is still distant, but is Uchiha Madara this close?"

Contemplating this, Kazuhiko looked at his hands, "Is my strength enough to attract the attention of people like Uchiha Madara?"

"I've reached this point before I even realized it!"

"So, how far am I from their level? Or, am I capable enough to face Uchiha Madara at his peak?"

"How intriguing!"

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