Chapter 236: Chapter 236: Expose
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The mastermind behind all this, Asahi, at this moment, didn't care about Madara and Black Zetsu's thoughts.
With a forceful movement, Madara's Susanoo's iron fist, which had been controlled, directly turned into energy and dissipated into the air.
However, Asahi didn't stop there. Instead, he extended a hand toward Madara's body.
With Asahi's movement, Madara felt immense pressure all around him. Mind you, he had the protection of Susanoo's.
Feeling alarmed, Madara looked around at the huge Susanoos surrounding him.
Sure enough, under the terrifying pressure, the originally unbreakable Susanoo began to crack.
And yet, Asahi hadn't even exerted himself. Seeing Madara's embarrassed expression, Asahi wore a relaxed smile.
With a clench of his hand, the entire Susano'o exploded.
Although Asahi had already shown restraint, Madara, impacted by the explosion, still spat out a mouthful of blood.
Already elderly, Madara's body had suffered irreversible damage from this encounter.
Sensing that Asahi wasn't going to continue attacking, Madara, clutching his chest, struggled to lift his head.
Looking at Asahi's indifferent face, Madara asked with a complex expression, "You're not going to finish me off?"
Seeing Madara's mixed emotions, Asahi suddenly felt a sense of sadness for this lone Warrior.
Shaking his head gently, Asahi spoke, "I never intended to kill you, and besides, there's no need now. Your body—"
Asahi didn't finish his sentence, but Madara understood his meaning.
He didn't have many days left anyway, otherwise, why would he be in such a hurry to initiate his plan?
Coupled with the forced attack just now, it had already caused damage to his origin.
So, even if Asahi didn't attack, Madara didn't have much time left.
Looking at Asahi's somewhat melancholic and pitying gaze, Madara felt a sense of absurdity arise within him.
Normally, with Madara's personality, if he were pitied by someone, he would feel extremely embarrassed.
But in Asahi's pure gaze, he strangely felt that Asahi understood him. He chuckled self-deprecatingly, wondering if he had lost his former ambitions.
Shaking off this absurd thought, Madara silently looked at Asahi. "Have you surpassed the realm of the Sage of the Six Paths?"
Adjusting his mindset, Madara calmly asked Asahi. From Madara's face, one couldn't discern any thoughts.
It was as if he wasn't a dying loser at all.
Seeing Madara's demeanor, Asahi couldn't help but marvel at Madara's strong mentality. Nodding, Asahi didn't deny his realm.
After admitting it, Asahi spoke, "You should understand that I do not need to deceive you. Every word I said just now was true."
Hearing this, Madara nodded slightly. Although he hadn't reached the realm of the Six Paths like Asahi had, he didn't feel jealous.
Everyone has their opportunities, but what truly makes a person strong is their heart and beliefs. "Please, go on. What did you mean by what you said?"
Madara closed his eyes and addressed Asahi. Despite Asahi's ability to easily kill him, he hadn't.
Just from this, regardless of Asahi's intentions, there must be hidden motives behind the Moon's Eye.
Besides, Asahi's power was too strong. Even if Madara didn't want to listen, he wouldn't have a choice.
So, Madara chose to speak up. Of course, he didn't fully trust Asahi. That's why he closed his eyes, intending to listen carefully to Asahi's words.
A person's expression, language, and actions can deceive, but only sincerity cannot deceive.
Closing his eyes, Madara could better discern the truth in Asahi's words. Asahi, seeing Madara close his eyes, paid it no mind.
He simply wanted this rare genius of the Shinobi world to die fully aware. It could also be considered as a way to make up for his past regrets.
"So, your so-called Moon's Eye Plan involves collecting the nine-tailed beasts, then reuniting them to form the Ten-Tails."
"After that, you become the Ten-Tails' jinchuriki. With the power of the Ten-Tails, you aim to surpass the level of the Six Paths."
"Then, using the Rinnegan, you activate the Infinite Tsukuyomi, trapping the entire Shinobi world in a genjutsu. Is that right?"
Hearing Asahi summarize the Moon's Eye Plan in just a few words, Black Zetsu was completely panicked. Who exactly was Asahi, and why did he know so much?
Black Zetsu's brain was spinning wildly, but no matter how he speculated, he couldn't figure out that Asahi wasn't even from this world.
However, not knowing the reason didn't matter. But Black Zetsu understood that he absolutely couldn't let Asahi continue speaking.
Although not yet revealed, Black Zetsu was convinced that Asahi definitely knew the vast majority of secrets. Perhaps, he even knew his identity inside out.
So, Black Zetsu wanted to interrupt Asahi from continuing to speak.
But, as he opened his mouth, Black Zetsu was horrified to find that he couldn't make a sound.
How could Asahi, someone as cunning as Black Zetsu, not be on guard against him?
Asahi had already placed restrictions on Black Zetsu early on. It was impossible to speak out and disrupt the situation.
Desperately casting a glance at Asahi, Black Zetsu was now filled with regret. Why didn't he pay attention to Asahi when he was weak in the beginning?
If he had died early on, his plan would have gone smoothly.
Asahi didn't pay any heed to Black Zetsu's unusual behavior, and Madara, with his eyes closed, remained oblivious.
Hearing Asahi expose his plan in a few words, Madara nodded gently. From this moment on, Madara's trust in Asahi's words increased slightly.
After all, Asahi's description of his plan was right on point. After Asahi finished explaining the Moon's Eye Plan, he paused for a moment.
Seeing Madara nod in agreement, Asahi continued, "Since what I said is correct, do you know what will happen to those trapped in the genjutsu?"
Hearing Asahi's question, Madara paused for a moment, then replied:
"What will happen? Are you worried about their lives?"
"Rest assured, although they're trapped in the genjutsu, the core of the Ten-Tails will continue to supply them with energy to sustain their lives."
Hearing Madara's explanation, Asahi chuckled disdainfully.
"Sustain their lives? Do you know how White Zetsu came into existence?"
"Isn't it because during ancient times, people were trapped in the Infinite Tsukuyomi, then controlled by the Divine Tree, oh, also known as the core of the Ten-Tails, to create them?"
"How is that possible! Wasn't White Zetsu created using Hashirama's cells and the shell of the Ten-Tails?"
Hearing Asahi's words, Madara's expression finally changed.
Over the years, due to White Zetsu's characteristics, he had always believed in how White Zetsu was created.
Suddenly hearing this news, even with his temperament, he couldn't accept it calmly.
Looking at Madara, who had opened his eyes, Asahi chuckled lightly.
"Hashirama's cells? Perhaps the inclusion of Hashirama's cells allowed White Zetsu to learn to use Wood Style, but White Zetsu definitely wasn't created from Hashirama's cells."
Hearing Asahi's firm words, Madara's brows furrowed tightly. Black Zetsu was roaring madly inside.
Unfortunately, no matter how Black Zetsu reacted, no one paid any attention.
Seeing Madara frown, Asahi spoke again, "Let me tell you a story."
Hearing Asahi's words, Madara narrowed his eyes, staring at Asahi, waiting for what he would say next. Asahi didn't beat around the bush and immediately continued:
"A thousand years ago, a woman from another star arrived in the Shinobi world. Her name was Kaguya Otsutsuki."
"At that time, the extraordinary powers of the Shinobi world had not yet been revealed. Kaguya quickly earned the title of the Rabbit Goddess due to her immense power."
"However, her purpose in coming to the Shinobi world was not pure. She planted a seed of the Divine Tree in the Shinobi world."
"By consuming the fruit of the Divine Tree once it matured, she could gain most of the Shinobi world's essential power. However, Kaguya also had formidable enemies."
"To defend against the impending enemies, Kaguya continually used the Divine Tree to turn the humans who worshipped the tree into war machines — White Zetsu."
"Eventually, the Divine Tree matured. But on that day, Kaguya's two sons, because they were dissatisfied with Kaguya's tyranny, prepared to seal her."
"After Kaguya consumed the fruit of the Divine Tree, the tree went berserk, transforming into the Ten-Tails and attacking the world."
"Kaguya's two sons, along with Kaguya and the Ten-Tails, fought for several days and nights before sealing Kaguya at noon."
"Her two sons were named Hagoromo Otsutsuki and Hamura Otsutsuki, also known as the legendary Sage of the Six Paths."
Listening to Asahi, Madara's eyes erupted with a dazzling light.
Although Asahi's description was simple, in Madara's mind, the grand and magnificent battle of the past had already emerged.
Moreover, Hagoromo Otsutsuki, the Sage of the Six Paths, according to the clan records, was the ancestor of the Uchiha clan.
So, does that mean this Kaguya Otsutsuki is also his ancestor?
Of course, Madara also sensed a deep sense of conspiracy. Sure enough, in the next moment, Asahi spoke again.
"However, Kaguya Otsutsuki was still Kaguya Otsutsuki. As the pinnacle of Shinobi world power, she left herself a back door. That is her will incarnate, Black Zetsu."
Hearing Asahi say this, an intense pressure erupted from Madara's body. Although not fully convinced, he was already eighty percent persuaded by Asahi's words.
For such a secret, if Asahi didn't know it for sure, his tone wouldn't be so sincere. As Madara's gaze shifted, he stared directly at Black Zetsu.
Being stared at by Madara, Black Zetsu was already feeling desperate.
Sure enough, Asahi knew everything. So, is there still hope for him, whose true identity has been exposed, to survive?
The despair emanating from Black Zetsu's inward despair could not be concealed.
The momentum on Madara's body disappeared in an instant, and he felt quite disheartened.
From Black Zetsu's reaction, Madara understood that everything Asahi said was true. He felt foolish, having been easily deceived.
So, what meaning did all his efforts in the latter part of his life hold?
At this moment, he was no longer the Asura of the Shinobi world but a miserable old man who had lived a tragic life.
"What is the real purpose of the Infinite Tsukuyomi plan? Is it to release Kaguya?"
Madara asked with a hint of bitterness, feeling cold now that he knew the truth. Asahi remained silent for a moment at Madara's reaction before speaking again.
"Yes, but not entirely. While the main purpose of casting the Infinite Tsukuyomi is indeed to release Kaguya/"
"Another objective is to reclaim the chakra of the Shinobi world. Then, to turn the humans of the Shinobi world into White Zetsu to resist her enemies."
"Reclaim chakra?" Madara asked with confusion, not fully grasping the meaning of reclaiming chakra.
Asahi nodded gently, "Exactly, chakra is not something that spontaneously arises in the Shinobi world."
"Kaguya Otsutsuki is called the progenitor of chakra because the so-called chakra emerged in the Shinobi world due to the stimulation of the Divine Tree."
"After consuming the fruit of the Divine Tree, Kaguya Otsutsuki naturally considered herself the master of chakra."
"Therefore, the chakra reclamation plan is to reclaim all the power of the Divine Tree."
After hearing Asahi's explanation, Madara's face showed a bitter smile. Despite learning about this secret of the Shinobi world, he felt no joy.
"So, we Shinobi should thank Kaguya Otsutsuki then," Madara said sarcastically, with a touch of bitterness.
Asahi shook his head. "Thank? Although Kaguya Otsutsuki brought chakra, she also took away your future."
"If it weren't for the so-called Divine Tree, this world would still be intact."
"Then, humanity's breakthrough to the so-called Six Paths level would have been much easier."
After hearing Asahi's words, Madara lifted his head and glanced at the ceiling of the cave.
He had been curled up in this damp and dark space for too many years. Then, a somewhat indifferent smile appeared on his face.
Regardless, none of this mattered to him anymore. After all, he was already a failure.
"Is that so, it doesn't matter anymore. All these years of persistence turned out to be a joke,"
Madara murmured, his voice low, requiring careful listening even for Asahi. Instead of saying this to Asahi, it was more like he was evaluating his latter part of life.
Asahi looked at Madara with a complex expression. Although Madara seemed carefree now, the sadness in his eyes couldn't be concealed.
"Although your plan was wrong, your idea of a Shinobi world that only needs one voice is correct," Asahi said slowly.
While Hashirama Senju's idea of influencing the world with love was noble, it was too unrealistic for a world filled with hatred and fragmented power like the Shinobi world.
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