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A few days later.
The dark clouds that had continuously blanketed the skies of the Rain Country finally dispersed, and a ray of brilliant sunlight momentarily pierced through the clouds.
Soft white clouds floated in the sky, complemented by the dazzling sunlight, making for a calm and sunny day.
At a cliff that seemed as if it had been cleaved by an axe, the smooth face of the mountain hung down like a prism!
Looking down from the sky, it appeared as a vast chasm entrenched here, with expansive plains surrounding it.
From the front, however, one would find a magnificent structure nestled close to the cliff walls within the crevice.
Resembling a palace made of bones, this enormous building looked utterly desolate.
Situated in the belly of the cliff, soaked in the shadowy light of the cliff walls, it exuded an atmosphere of quiet desolation.
And all around, aside from the giant cliff standing beside it, the land bathed in sunlight stretched far into the distance.
Only its location remained perpetually in the shadow of the cliffs.
At that moment.
"Whoosh!"
On the horizon covered by sunlight, a tiny figure suddenly appeared.
He was rushing towards the palace at great speed, but compared to the vast land and the immense palace, his figure seemed incredibly insignificant.
Like an ant beneath the feet of a god, he appeared too small in comparison to the palace.
"Whoosh!" "Whoosh!" "Whoosh!"
The figure hurried along the path, with sweat beginning to form on his forehead.
After a while, he finally reached the shadow of the great palace, which finally came into view.
"Phew"
At that moment, a gentle breeze lightly brushed past.
Feeling the touch of the breeze, the figure suddenly stopped. He wiped the sweat from his forehead, closed his eyes, and spread his arms.
Like a bird soaring in the air, he let the breeze sweep across his body, his orange hair fluttering in the wind.
After a long while, he slowly opened his eyes.
The expression of enjoyment on his face instantly fell when he saw the distant palace.
His shoulders slumped, and his eyes stared blankly at the palace in the distance, discouraged.
"Sigh, now I understand why Nagato and the others always stay inside Las Noches and never come out."
"Lord Aizen really built this palace too big. Every time I rush back, it feels like I'm climbing to the sky... This journey is just too arduous."
The orange-haired young man muttered to himself.
After speaking, he placed his hand on his forehead to shield his eyes from the glaring sunlight and looked towards the distant palace, his expression gradually calming down.
After looking for a long while, he muttered,
"But looking at it like this, the palace really is awe-inspiring. No matter how many times I see it, I'm always shocked by its majesty."
After saying this, he gradually started walking towards it.
Lord Aizen once said,
"When you walk towards this palace with a calm step, truly experiencing this long journey, perhaps then you can really appreciate the unique aspects of Las Noches."
Thinking this, the orange-haired young man's eyes slightly widened.
Konan, Nagato, and even Saki-niisan had done this before; it seems I'm the only one who hasn't.
Could there really be something to it?
Within the desolate and sprawling palace,
The white walls of the palace made the entire structure glow white, even though it was situated in the giant shadow of the cliff. The reflected light made the entire palace appear more translucent.
Sitting in a stone chair inside a grand hall, Aizen was propping his head, deep in thought.
Suddenly, in front of the hall, a strange noise began to echo.
"Swish." "Swish." "Swish."
Hearing this sound, Aizen's eyes narrowed slightly, and his gaze slowly moved towards the front of the spacious hall.
On the ground in the middle of the hall, as if the surface of water were rippling, a white figure slowly emerged from the ground, his white body wrapped in a layer resembling the carnivorous plant Venus flytrap.
Seeing this figure, Aizen's lips curved slightly, and he spoke softly,
"Zetsu, I hope your appearance brings me good news."
Hearing his words, the fully standing figure of Zetsu in the hall showed a helpless expression and spoke softly,
"Ah, Lord Aizen, like this I really can't interfere directly in your plans. All I can do is watch the situation from afar."
With a smile in his eyes, Aizen replied softly,
"Don't harbor such negative thoughts. When my research is complete, beings like you will ultimately become the newest chapter of the era."
"Think about it. Wouldn't you be excited to be the first 'original body' leading a new era?"
Hearing Aizen's words, Zetsu's eyes flickered with
longing, but his face involuntarily showed a hint of shame as he spoke softly,
"Me, capable of only such meager efforts, having the opportunity to meet you, Lord Aizen, is truly an extraordinary honor."
With a light smile, Aizen responded,
"It's just a matter of mutual needs, and I'm very curious about your formation."
"But since you can't remember the past for now, let's set that aside. Now, tell me what news you've brought."
Hearing Aizen's words, Zetsu spoke softly,
"The Rock Village you had me keep an eye on seems to have made a move. They held a secret meeting recently. Through parasitizing some of the Rock Village's upper echelons, I've learned some details about the meeting."
"It looks like that meeting you had with Ōnoki has reignited his ambitions."
Hearing Zetsu's words, a glint appeared in Aizen's eyes, and his lips curved slightly as he spoke softly,
"Is that so?"
"It seems that Ōnoki will eventually do as I predicted, initiating the Third Great Ninja War."
"Hearing this news is quite delightful, Zetsu."
At this, Zetsu showed a puzzled expression and spoke softly,
"But, Lord Aizen, do you really choose to start the Third Great Ninja War?"
"If so, wouldn't that also satisfy Madara's plans? By doing this, you would essentially be making a his plan progress much faster."