[Day 1,854: Sasuke asks you for a way to become stronger. You tell him that for an Uchiha, the path to power lies in the development of the Shiningan.]
[Day 1,969: Jiraiya attempts to peep on the women's hot springs, only to discover that anti-peeping measures have significantly advanced over the years. He learns from the local women that these arrangements were all made by the "Ally of Women," Shimizu Uchiha. Jiraiya finds you and complains that these regulations are absurd and stifle human nature. You turn around and tell Tsunade that Jiraiya was just "cracking a joke." As a result, Jiraiya is punched across the street by Tsunade that same evening.]
[Day 1,970: Your Shurikenjutsu skills have improved; you now hit the mark every single time.]
[Day 1,971: While on a mission, you accidentally rediscover the entrance to the Moon. This time, you've learned your lesson and keep your Byakugan active the entire time.]
[Day 1,972: You encounter a blind child. You know this is Toneri Otsutsuki. Due to the Otsutsuki internal strife on the Moon, he is the sole survivor; everyone else is a puppet. You feel no fear toward Toneri—in fact, you almost want to laugh. Without the ability to awaken the Tenseigan, Toneri's combat power is mediocre at best. He isn't worth a single exchange of blows. The treasures of the Moon will soon be yours.]
[Day 1,973: You picked up a bowl.]
[Day 2,051: You have touched upon the opportunity to push the Sharingan to its next stage.]
[Simulation ended. Calculating rewards...]
[Please select one of the following as your reward: Kawazu Kumite, A Comb (Used by Kaguya Otsutsuki), Senpo: Ryosei no Jutsu.]
"Why is it a Sage Art?" Shimizu frowned.
In the simulation, he didn't seem to have practiced the Sage Arts of Mount Myoboku, nor did it look like he had even visited the place. So, how did a Sage Art end up in the reward pool?
"Whatever," Shimizu shook his head. The simulator's randomness was indeed potent.
The rewards on the left and right were both decent. Kawazu Kumite was essentially a substitute for Monstrous Strength. It allowed the user to utilize the natural energy surrounding them to extend the range of their attacks, creating an effect similar to "hitting a cow from across a mountain." This ability was quite good; in an era of "glass cannons," a specialized move like this could be a game-changer. By concentrating natural energy and shaping it into a sharp form, it could potentially deliver a fatal blow.
"Senpo: Ryosei no Jutsu..." Shimizu muttered to himself.
This Sage Art allowed the Mount Myoboku Sage Mode to be utilized to its fullest extent. One could say that only after learning this technique could Naruto's Sage Mode be considered perfect. Using Kage Bunshin no Jutsu later on to gather natural energy was merely a clever workaround. Senpo: Ryosei no Jutsu allowed the Great Sage Toads of Mount Myoboku to fuse with one's body, maintaining the battle. It separated the "motion" of combat from the "stillness" required to gather natural energy, ensuring they didn't interfere with each other. Jiraiya's Sage Mode functioned in this exact way.
This ninjutsu wasn't strictly limited to the toads of Mount Myoboku; it's just that they were the only ones who had demonstrated it. If he could teach this jutsu to the Cursed Seal-enhanced White Pigeon, perhaps the bird could store natural energy and pump it into his body, acting as a backup battery for endurance.
Finally, Shimizu looked at the middle option. The reason he saved it for last was that the value of the "Comb" was difficult to measure. Was it a brand-new comb from a thousand years ago, or one weathered by countless ages? The simulator didn't specify.
"I choose the comb used by Kaguya Otsutsuki," Shimizu decided after a short silence.
The remaining Kawazu Kumite and Senpo: Ryosei no Jutsu would certainly increase his strength, but they weren't essential. Whether these two could even be used in a Cursed Seal state was anyone's guess. Moreover, something Kaguya had used was a completely different concept from these two Sage Arts. If luck was on his side and he could extract some of Kaguya's genetic information... even if he couldn't clone her, he could at least catch a glimpse into the secrets of the Otsutsuki.
Or perhaps... Edo Tensei!
[Reward Issued: Comb (Used by Kaguya Otsutsuki)...]
A wooden comb appeared in Shimizu's hand. He cautiously wrapped his hand in chakra to avoid contaminating it with fingerprints or anything else. The comb looked quite fragile, as if it had endured a millennium of stillness. Shimizu immediately moved to preserve it; after all, Kaguya Otsutsuki had been in contact with this, and there might be residual hair follicles. If he could extract them, he'd hit the jackpot.
After all, no one ever said Kaguya Otsutsuki couldn't be subjected to Edo Tensei.
To revive Kaguya Otsutsuki traditionally, one would first need the power of all the Tailed Beasts and the reclamation of all chakra in the shinobi world. Add to that the Gedo Mazo, a vessel with the Power of the Six Paths possessing both Senju and Uchiha strength, and the awakening of the Rinnegan. Only with all these factors gathered could Kaguya be revived in her complete form.
But there was a lingering question: Where was Kaguya's soul?
It was well known that even an Otsutsuki possessed a soul. Chakra was a part of the soul, which was why the Sage of the Six Paths could persist through time, and why Asura and Indra could reincarnate over and over due to their obsessions. By the same logic, Kaguya Otsutsuki had one too. Black Zetsu was a manifestation of her will.
This involved three possibilities:
Black Zetsu carried a "soul backup" recorded by Kaguya, which he injected into Six Paths Madara when he backstabbed him—essentially a Karma.
Black Zetsu carried Kaguya's actual soul, rather than just data, which eventually took over Madara's body.
Kaguya's consciousness was perhaps imprisoned on the Moon along with her.
Her true physical body on the Moon had likely long since perished; the movie The Last: Naruto the Movie showed that there was no body at the center of the Moon. Or, to put it another way, she had already merged with the Ten-Tails. The Sage of the Six Paths' claim of "watching over his mother" on the Moon likely referred to guarding the Gedo Mazo, which was a discarded part of Kaguya's vessel.
This implied that the Moon likely imprisoned her soul, sealing it there. This would explain how an Otsutsuki's soul could persist, using a vessel to switch bodies for longevity. Finally, Black Zetsu summoned her from Earth and revived her within Madara's body.
"Where exactly is Kaguya's soul?"
Shimizu stared at the comb placed inside a glass tube and entered his laboratory through a secret passage in the courtyard. Edo Tensei required a living sacrifice, which was easy enough to obtain. But the important parts were the soul and the genetic information of the deceased. If he could get both, he could attempt to reanimate Kaguya Otsutsuki.
Her strength would be far inferior to her prime, but Shimizu could interrogate her about her past. Where did the Otsutsuki Clan come from? What technologies did they master? He could ask it all. To know one's enemy is the first step toward total victory.
At Kurenai Yuhi's House.
Asuma Sarutobi stood at the door, holding a fruit basket, and knocked. For some reason, the romantic spark between him and Kurenai had rapidly cooled off recently, almost as if she had been triggered by something.
"Asuma," Kurenai opened the door. Her hair was messy, and she looked exhausted.
"Kurenai, are you sick?" Asuma asked with concern.
It had been a few months since Kurenai had gone to look for him, but they had missed each other. Had she wanted to tell him something then? He had eventually gone back to her house to find her, but Shinko Yuhi had stopped him, saying Kurenai was already asleep. He thought about asking again the next day, but Kurenai had kept her doors closed. It wasn't until he had waited for several days—having to leave for a monthly routine mission—that he finally saw her come out.
"It's nothing." Kurenai stepped aside.
Asuma walked in and looked around. "Is Uncle Shinko out on a mission?"
"Yes," Kurenai replied flatly.
Asuma placed the fruit basket on the table and noticed it was covered with various books on Genjutsu. 'Has Kurenai been training this hard lately?' Asuma wondered. He didn't understand why she was pushing herself so much. The war was nearing its end, and the missions assigned to them were much easier than before.
"Asuma, let's take a mission on the Kumogakure front tomorrow," Kurenai said, tying her wavy black hair into a simple ponytail, looking sharp and determined.
"...Alright," Asuma replied after a moment of hesitation. During this war, he felt like he was just drifting along, having made no real name for himself. If this continued, he would have to leave the village eventually to make a reputation for himself before returning. If he could distinguish himself now, there would be no need to leave.
"Ah, right. Kakashi is getting married. The Old Man wants me to invite more people," Asuma added.
"I'll be there," Kurenai nodded. She then picked up a Genjutsu scroll and continued reading.
Shimizu Uchiha had given her a chance to defeat him, and she had to seize it. She had been training day and night for months. Shimizu, as Kakashi's close friend, would definitely attend the wedding. She would use that opportunity to let Shimizu Uchiha taste defeat for the first time.
She might not be able to beat Shimizu at his peak, but could she really not beat a Shimizu who was suppressing his strength?
"Kurenai?" Asuma looked at the woman he loved. He felt like she was hiding something from him. He shook his head; they had known each other since childhood, surely there were no secrets. He smiled and said, "Let me peel an apple for you."
Konohagakure Main Street.
"Wait, Kakashi's wedding?!" Kushina's eyes widened as she looked at Minato Namikaze, who had just delivered the news.
She had heard that Kakashi had brought a girlfriend back, but she hadn't expected it to happen this fast.
"It's... a political marriage. But the girl is very kind-hearted, she loves to smile, and she doesn't have the arrogance of a noble lady. Kakashi will surely find happiness with her," Minato explained.
It had been some time since Kakashi brought back the daughter of a high-ranking Kirigakure official, and the news had already spread. Publicly, it was announced that the two were in a "free love" relationship—a romance born from the war. This move had ignited a sense of passion and hope for life in many people.
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