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"Madara, do you want to know the truth about the ninja world?" Takuya asked softly, looking at Madara.
"The truth?" Madara responded, frowning. "What on earth do you know? And why did you attack Black Zetsu just now?"
He was genuinely afraid of Takuya now. From birth until now, he had never felt this way before. In front of the other party, he seemed to have no secrets at all.
"Madara, do you know what Black Zetsu truly is?" Takuya asked rhetorically.
"Black Zetsu? It's just my consciousness..." Madara murmured. Initially, to survive after his death and carry out his plans, he had transformed his consciousness into Black Zetsu and attached it to White Zetsu.
But now, looking at Black Zetsu pinned to the ground with a black rod, he saw panic in Black Zetsu's eyes. Black Zetsu was muttering to itself.
"Why... why the Truth-Seeking Balls? Impossible. The Ten-Tails hasn't been resurrected yet. How could anyone create the Truth-Seeking Balls? Who are you? Could it be that Hamura and Hagoromo left a back-up plan? Damn it! Let me go!"
Black Zetsu struggled on the ground, but its body couldn't move under the influence of the Truth-Seeking Balls. Seeing this, Madara was certain: Black Zetsu was definitely not a product of his consciousness. The entity seemed to know more than he did.
"What is going on? Takuya, do you know Black Zetsu's identity? Also, what are the Truth-Seeking Balls? Who are Hamura and Hagoromo?" Madara asked a series of questions, his expression no longer as calm as before. He desperately wanted to know the truth of the ninja world.
"Do you want to know?" Takuya asked, looking at the anxious Madara.
"Yes," Madara nodded vigorously.
"Then beg me," Takuya smiled.
"Kid, don't go too far!" Madara gritted his teeth.
"If you don't want to, then forget it. Let's just start fighting," Takuya shrugged indifferently.
"Fine! I beg you, tell me the truth," Madara took a deep breath, clenched his fists, and closed his eyes.
"Well, since you begged me, I'll tell you mercifully," Takuya said, enjoying the moment. "Where should I start? Yes!" He sat cross-legged on the floor. Konan and Madara straightened their backs, ready to listen.
"In ancient times, a woman named Ōtsutsuki Kaguya came to the ninja world and landed in the Land of Ancestors. She planted the seeds of the God Tree. After the God Tree bore fruit, Ōtsutsuki Kaguya consumed it and gained immense power."
Hearing Takuya's words, Madara frowned deeper and deeper.
"Wait a minute, to hear what you mean, Ōtsutsuki Kaguya doesn't seem to be from our ninja world. Could she come from another planet? And... what is the God Tree?" Madara asked in confusion.
"That's right. Ōtsutsuki Kaguya is a member of the Ōtsutsuki clan from the depths of the universe. She was supposed to raise the God Tree to fulfill her 'guardian,' Ōtsutsuki Isshiki. However, she severely injured Isshiki through a sneak attack and sacrificed her weapon to the God Tree. The God Tree... is the predecessor of the Ten-Tails," Takuya explained slowly.
Madara's pupils shrank. So that's where the Ten-Tails comes from?
Seeing that Madara did not continue to ask questions, Takuya continued.
"After Ōtsutsuki Kaguya ate the Chakra fruit, her strength skyrocketed, and she eventually merged with the God Tree, entering the level of the Blood Successor Snare. Kaguya gained great power and quelled the war in the ninja world in one fell swoop. She became known as the 'Rabbit Goddess' and gave birth to two sons, Hamura and Hagoromo."
"So that's what it is..." Madara nodded. Hamura and Hagoromo, mentioned by Black Zetsu, were Ōtsutsuki Kaguya's sons. Could Black Zetsu also be a product of that era? Thinking of this possibility, Madara looked at Black Zetsu again.
"You really know everything! Damn you, kid, who are you?" Black Zetsu kept roaring.
Seeing Black Zetsu's reaction, Madara was convinced of the authenticity of Senju Takuya's words. He was horrified. The kid in front of him knew everything!
"Black Zetsu, shut your mouth," Takuya sealed Black Zetsu's mouth, and the surroundings became quiet again.
"After Ōtsutsuki Kaguya's sneak attack on Isshiki, she feared that the Ōtsutsuki clan would come for revenge. So, she launched the Infinite Tsukuyomi, turning most people into sacrifices for the God Tree, leaving only a small number of people to reproduce future generations."
"So... those sacrifices all turned into White Zetsu in the end?" Madara asked.
"That's right," Takuya nodded. He noticed the corners of Madara's mouth turn up with a hint of pride.
"Ōtsutsuki Kaguya created White Zetsu to deal with other people sent by the Ōtsutsuki clan in the future. However, her sons, Hamura and Hagoromo, discovered her actions. To protect humanity, they stood against Ōtsutsuki Kaguya. A life and death battle broke out between the three, lasting several months and nearly destroying the entire ninja world."
Madara and Konan showed looks of horror. What kind of battle could last several months? Battles of life and death would make both sides fight with all their strength. His battle with Hashirama lasted only three days and nights, leaving both exhausted. The idea that Ōtsutsuki Kaguya, Hamura, and Hagoromo fought for several months was terrifying.
"Kid, are you telling the truth? Did the fight between the three of them really last for several months?" Madara couldn't help but ask.
The battle that almost destroyed the entire ninja world must have been extremely fierce. Such a battle lasting for several months was beyond his imagination. How terrifying must it have been to achieve that?
"If you don't believe it, you can ask Black Zetsu yourself," Takuya said indifferently.
"Snort! This is indeed true. Madara, do you want such power? Help me pull out this black rod, and I will help you become a new generation of 'god' in the ninja world!" black Zetsu's hoarse voice sounded.
However, Madara didn't move. He had completely lost trust in Black Zetsu. He just wanted to confirm the authenticity of the matter. Therefore, after getting the answer he wanted, Madara signaled Takuya to continue. Right now, he was getting more and more interested.
"After months of fighting, Hamura and Hagoromo teamed up to seal Kaguya Ōtsutsuki through the 'Chibaku Tensei.' That is also where the moon comes from," Takuya spoke calmly.
"So, Kaguya Ōtsutsuki was sealed in the moon?" Madara looked up at the bright moon in the sky, feeling a little excited. He knew Chibaku Tensei was a powerful sealing technique. Creating a planet as huge as the moon through it was truly terrifying.
"After sealing Kaguya Ōtsutsuki, Hamura decided to go to the moon. On the one hand, it was to accompany Kaguya, and on the other hand, it was to guard the seal and prevent her from breaking it. Hagoromo chose to stay in the ninja world and sealed the Ten Tails into his body."
Madara clenched his fists in excitement. So, this was the origin of everything. People often become very excited after getting the answer they want, and Madara was no exception.
Takuya ignored Madara's excitement and continued, "After becoming the Ten Tails Jinchūriki, the Sage of Six Paths began to travel around the ninja world, repairing the wounds caused by the war. In the process, he created ninshu, which later evolved into ninjutsu. For a long time, the ninja world entered a period of peace. To prevent Kaguya's resurrection, the Sage of Six Paths divided the Ten Tails into nine tailed beasts."
Madara nodded, knowing about the tailed beasts. "After losing the Ten Tails, the Sage of Six Paths also lost the means of immortality. In the end, he passed away. He thought the ninja world could continue to be peaceful. However, he didn't know that when he and Hamura sealed Kaguya, she used her will and body to give birth to a consciousness. This consciousness was Black Zetsu. To resurrect the Ten Tails and help Kaguya break the seal, Black Zetsu has been plotting in secret for thousands of years. The stone tablet under the Naka Shrine of the Uchiha clan was also tampered with by it."
After listening to Takuya's story, Madara felt his mind clear. This was the truth of everything. He had been deceived so miserably!
Madara slowly walked up to Black Zetsu. "So, you are not the product of my consciousness at all, but the consciousness that inherited Kaguya Ōtsutsuki's will? Your goal has always been to resurrect her?"
"That's right. Madara, do you think there's any difference between you and Nagato? You are all just pawns in my hands. If it hadn't been for this kid who suddenly appeared, my plan would have been successful. However, it doesn't matter even if we fail this time. Sooner or later, I will let my mother come to the ninja world again and reclaim what belongs to her!"
Now that everything was known, Black Zetsu continued. " Fire Style: Majestic Destroyer Flame!" Madara formed a seal with his hands, and the sea of fire instantly swallowed Black Zetsu's figure.
"Hahahahaha...it's useless. I am immortal. It is impossible for you to kill me."
Black Zetsu laughed loudly in the sea of fire. As long as it doesn't die, sooner or later, it will help Kaguya break the seal.
"Does ninjutsu have no effect?" Madara frowned. He seemed to have no way to deal with Black Zetsu.
"Give it to me," Takuya reached out and waved away the sea of fire, then walked slowly in front of Black Zetsu.
"What? You want to try too? Don't waste your efforts. Even if you master Yin-Yang Release and can create the Truth-Seeking Balls, you still can't kill me," Black Zetsu said disdainfully.
"Of course, I know that," Takuya replied. "But, Black Zetsu...in this world, death is not the most terrifying thing. Sometimes living is far more painful than dying."
Takuya activated Kamui, and the terrifying eye power instantly tore apart the space. Various spaces appeared in front of Takuya's eyes. Finally, when a world full of yellow sand appeared, Senju Takuya stopped.
"Black Zetsu, this is the grave I prepared for you. You can enjoy yourself here from now on."
Takuya entered this world with Black Zetsu. This was an extremely dead world. Except for the yellow sand, there was no water or life. Takuya pinned Black Zetsu to the ground with a Truth-Seeking Ball. If nothing unexpected happened, this would be the end of Black Zetsu's eternal life.
"What...what do you want to do? Let me out! Otherwise, I'll be trapped here forever! Damn it, let me out quickly!" Black Zetsu panicked. It never occurred to him that Takuya would come up with such a move to deal with him. Here, it completely lost touch with Kaguya. Moreover, there was no life in this place. In its long life, there would be only loneliness.
Black Zetsu finally understood what Takuya meant when he said, "Sometimes life is far scarier than death."
Ignoring Black Zetsu's wails, Takuya activated Kamui and left the different space. He would never be merciful towards an enemy who had been plotting against him. The other party wanted his life, so he let the other party experience true cruelty. Black Zetsu would live in this hopeless loneliness and regret it for the rest of its life.
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