Chapter 204: A Bloodline Beyond Mortals

"T-this…!" Black Zetsu stammered in disbelief. "Is your bloodline in a state of explosion? Or have you been hiding your true power all this time?"

His gaze fell on Kazuki's white hair, filled with envy and desire.

Ever since he broke away from Uchiha Rin's shell, Black Zetsu longed more than ever to possess a true body. He didn't need one like Kazuki's, one similar to Rin's was enough.

"Hide my power… not exactly." Kazuki replied calmly. "Didn't I mention it to you before? I was researching a dojutsu that would surpass the Infinite Tsukuyomi…"

Kazuki looked at Black Zetsu with an unreadable expression and continued, "At first, I was like you. But now, you and I are no longer the same."

Black Zetsu was stunned.

What did that mean? Had Kazuki started from a point as low as himself?

"There was a time when I thought that if I failed to develop that dojutsu, I would just have to fulfill the task of freeing Kaguya and live a quiet life… My abilities were limited, so that was the best I could do."

A serene smile appeared on Kazuki's face.

"But I did it. And now, I can't settle for mediocrity."

"A person's dreams have no limits... Is the Otsutsuki clan powerful? Well then, I will become an Otsutsuki."

Black Zetsu gulped as he watched Kazuki.

That guy… possessed a terrifying ambition, an insatiable greed, and an arrogance that seemed to be rooted in his very essence.

And worst of all… were his eyes. Eyes that made Black Zetsu feel a chill run through his being, as if Kazuki could devour him completely, body and soul, if he so wished.

Without further ado, Kazuki grabbed Black Zetsu and dove with him into the depths of the earth.

"Tell me about your plans with Uchiha Madara and how you plan to handle Uchiha Obito. I need to make some adjustments." Kazuki said lightly.

Black Zetsu let out a long sigh internally.

How can he know everything?

Well, it made sense. If he was able to keep an eye on him, how difficult would it be to keep an eye on Uchiha Madara in comparison?

Thinking of Madara, Black Zetsu felt a strange pleasure. That old fool still believed that Kazuki was the reincarnation of his brother and was plotting to invite him to his side.

With no other options, Black Zetsu revealed everything he knew, explaining every detail of the plan, including the addition of Uchiha Setsuna.

"I understand…" Kazuki muttered.

From deep within the earth, Kazuki manipulated Uchiha Rin's body and hid the diary in her chest before heading towards Uchiha Obito's location.

Meanwhile, at Ryuchi Cave.

Kazuki stood in the center of the White Snake Sage's palace.

He had not yet begun to speak with the White Snake Sage when suddenly, an unexpected change occurred.

Although it was a subtle change, a strand of Kazuki's hair turned a reddish-white hue.

However, both the White Snake Sage and Tobirama looked at Kazuki's transformation with extreme seriousness...

The progressive transformation of his hair to white seemed to symbolize an evolution within his lineage, an unbridgeable gap between mortals and a higher existence.

"Otsutsuki! This is the aura of the Otsutsuki Clan, no doubt about it."

The White Snake Sage lost all composure. Her sharp, slanted eyes opened wide as she stared at Kazuki.

Meanwhile, Tobirama, inside Kazuki's body, stared gravely at the Nine Tomoe Rinnegan, whose light was weakening and flashing in reddish and white hues.

It was the first time something like that had happened.

Until now, both he and Izuna, the ancient Uchiha and the Tailed Beasts' chakra had only influenced Kazuki internally, at worst causing him to momentarily lose control.

It had always been an internal influence, with no external manifestations or alterations in the structure of his body.

Tobirama did not interrupt Kazuki, waiting for his conversation with the White Snake Sage.

After all, she was the leader of one of the Three Great Sage Regions and deserved some respect.

More importantly, when Kazuki's hair changed color, Tobirama accurately captured the White Snake Sage's reaction...

If a being of her caliber showed such surprise, it meant that the new power within Kazuki must be immensely formidable, and for some reason, the Ryuchi Cave recognized it.

[A strong emotion of shock and uncertainty has been detected in the White Snake Sage towards the host. The target is being linked.]

"White Snake Sage, I have come here today to check on some things with you…" Kazuki looked up slightly and spoke in a respectful tone.

"I would like to ask you about the Sage of the Six Paths and the Child of Prophecy of Mount Myoboku."

Before him, the White Snake Sage had taken human form. She now appeared as an elderly woman with a kind face and a serene smile. She wore a dark purple woolen cap and a white fur coat, her eyes half-closed in a gesture of apparent benevolence.

The White Snake Sage lightly raised a hand, and the ground seemed to come to life, forming a spacious and comfortable seat. "Please sit down first, Kazuki-kun."

Kazuki thanked him and sat down, analyzing the technique with curiosity.

"As a person who has passed the Ryuchi Cave Trial and its predestined contractor, I will naturally answer your questions."

The White Snake Sage cleared her throat, as if she had been waiting for Kazuki's visit for a long time. Her face reflected deep nostalgia as she spoke, "But first, sign the scroll."

Kazuki blinked.

However, he did not refuse. After all, he had three beautiful snakes coiled around his arm, and it was necessary to give them an answer.

After signing the summoning contract, the White Snake Sage's mood improved noticeably.

"Tell me, Kazuki-kun, what is it that you wish to know?" she asked with expectation in her voice.

"The first topic is about the stone tablet left behind by the Sage of Six Paths." Kazuki spoke calmly. "In the land of the Uchiha Clan, there is a stele that is said to have been left behind by the Sage of Six Paths for future generations. Engraved upon it is the secret to eradicating conflict and achieving mutual understanding, ensuring eternal peace in the shinobi world. However, only those who possess the Sharingan can see it."

"Moreover, the more powerful the pupil power, the more hidden details are revealed."

"I would like to know, Sage White Snake, do you have knowledge about this stone tablet?"

The White Snake Sage nodded slightly and fell into deep thought.

Only the Sharingan could see it... The stronger the pupil power, the more content one could see. It also talked about peace through mutual understanding...

It's confirmed.

The only people with such a sick mind are Asura and the Sage of Six Paths.

It was obvious. That stele could not be anything other than a testament left by the Sage of Six Paths for his eldest son, Indra.

Even in life he had not been able to dissuade him, and now, even after death, he continued to insist with his sermons. What a lack of dignity for someone who called himself Sage...

The White Snake Sage sighed inwardly but eventually nodded seriously.

"If the engravings are restricted by the power of the pupil and contain that kind of message, it is very likely that the stele was left by the Sage of the Six Paths. In my youth, I happened to meet him and heard many of his stories and philosophies…"

"That peculiar way of thinking... is certainly his."

A slight look of amusement crossed her face. For her, that story had always been a source of ridicule.

The Sage of Six Paths and his brother had imprisoned their own mother and extracted the Ten-Tails with an act of pure violence to become the undisputed gods of the shinobi world...

And then they had turned to preaching about trust and mutual understanding.

Why didn't they try to understand their own mother first?

If they couldn't even understand their mother, how did they expect the entire world to?

Naturally, there was a certain resentment in Ryuchi Cave towards the Sage of Six Paths, especially since he had leaned towards Mount Myōboku. But beyond that, she simply could not understand his way of thinking.

That man's logic was too absurd.

Kazuki nodded thoughtfully. "If I bring the stone tablet here, would it be possible for you to analyze it?"

The White Snake Sage replied without hesitation: "Of course. If it was the Sage of the Six Paths who left it, its antiquity and the engravings on the stone will be unmistakable."

"Thank you for your reply. Now, the second topic: the Child of Prophecy."

Kazuki let out a smile, as if he found it annoying.

"The Great Toad Sage of Mount Myōboku had a prophetic dream about the future of world peace. He foretold the birth of a Child of Destiny, whose existence would determine the future of the shinobi world, either leading it towards peace or destruction. According to him, to ensure a good outcome, it is necessary to follow the guidance of Mount Myōboku."

"And so far, it seems that their spokesperson has decided that I am that Child of Prophecy."

"To be honest, I've never had a good impression of those toads, so I wanted to hear other opinions."

The White Snake Sage lit her pipe and took a deep drag.

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