Mountain Cemetery. In a base deep underground. When Nagato and Konan arrived here, the first thing they saw was the familiar Outer Path Demo
Mountain Cemetery.
In a base deep underground.
When Nagato and Konan arrived here, the first thing they saw was the familiar Outer Path Demon Statue, and they couldn't help but show expressions of shock.
Why is the Outer Path Demon Statue that uses the Rinnegan to communicate with spirits here?"Nagato, we meet again!"
Uchiha Madara's voice sounded.
Only then did Nagato and Konan notice that there was an old man sitting on a chair in front of them, just below the Outer Path Demon Statue.
"Are you Uchiha Madara?"
Nagato frowned: "Whether you are Uchiha Madara or not, we should have never met before."
Uchiha Madara said calmly: "You have indeed never seen me, but I sensed that you opened your Rinnegan because your parents were killed by Konoha ninjas."
"You have been under my watchful eye since then."
Nagato was no longer the same after experiencing Yahiko's death, and he did not react much to Uchiha Madara's words.
And konan asked: "So what is your relationship with the Outer Path Demon Statue?"
Nagato looked at the tube connecting Uchiha Madara and the Outer Path Demon Statue and said, "Could it be that you have also opened the Rinnegan and can communicate with the Outer Path Demon Statue?"
Uchiha Madara said: "I am just the guardian of the Outer Path Demon Statue!"
As he said this, he began to tell Nagato and Konan the story he had carefully written.
"The Rinnegan is the eye possessed by the Sage of Six Paths. It has the eye technique that can create and destroy the world."
"However, what you don't know is that the Sage Of Six Path also has the Sage's Eye, which is the Uchiha clan's Sharingan."
Nagato and Konan were both shocked when they heard this.
konan couldn't help but ask: "You mean the Uchiha clan is the descendant of the Sage Of Six Path? Why didn't they inherit the Rinnegan?"
Uchiha Madara did not answer konan's question, but said: "After the Sage Of Six Path opened up the Ninja World and the Ninja Sect, he had two descendants. The eldest son is Indra, who inherited the Sage Of Six Path's Sage Eye, which is the Sharingan."
"And the second son, Ashura, inherited the sage body of the Sage Of Six Path."
"The Uchiha clan is the descendant of Indra, and the Senju clan is the descendant of Ashura."
"In addition, the Uzumaki clan, which symbolizes longevity, is a blood relative of the Senju clan. They are allies with each other and have intermarried for generations. They are also descendants of Ashura."
"Nagato, your red hair is the symbol of the Uzumaki clan. Moreover, you have the blood of both the Senju and Uzumaki clans, and you have the purest Ashura bloodline."
konan asked: "Could it be that Ashura inherited the Rinnegan of the Sage Of Six Path?"
Uchiha Madara still did not answer, but asked: "You should have heard of the Battle of the Valley of the End, right?"
Nagato said: "It is said that the final battle between Uchiha Madara and Senju Hashirama ended with Uchiha Madara's death and Senju Hashirama's victory."
"So, if you are Uchiha Madara, how did you survive?"
White Zetsu Afei chuckled and said, "Of course it is the ultimate illusion of the Sharingan, Izanagi. It is a technique that can turn all factors that are unfavorable to oneself, including death, into illusions at the cost of light. This is a technique that can reverse life and death."
"Of course the price is quite high, it requires sacrificing a Sharingan!"
Uchiha Madara continued: "Since you know about the Battle of the Valley of the End, then you should also know a little about the history of the end of the Warring States Period, right?"
Nagato said in a deep voice: "Our teacher, the ninja Jiraiya from Konoha once talked about this."
"It was the alliance between the Senju and the Uchiha that started the establishment of Konohagakure, which ended the Warring States Period and led to the current one country, one village system."
"After that, Senju Hashirama distributed the tailed beasts to maintain the balance among the major ninja villages."
Uchiha Madara said calmly: "Not bad!"
"But now you have seen that Hashirama's policies have not brought peace to the ninja world."
"And this is one of the reasons why I left Konoha back then."
"If Hashirama had listened to me and united all the tailed beasts and pacified all the ninja villages, there wouldn't be the chaos among the five major ninja villages now."
Nagato and Konan were silent.
If what Uchiha Madara said is true, with so many tailed beasts in hand, no ninja village will be a match, which also means that war cannot break out.
"So, what was the more important reason why you left Konoha in the first place?"
Nagato has begun to believe that the person before him is Uchiha Madara, the Shura of the Ninja World back then.
Of course, this doesn't mean that he trusts the person in front of him.
However, for Uchiha Madara, this was in line with his expectations, and it also officially answered Nagato's question: "Because of a stone tablet!"
"A stone tablet left by the Sage of Six Paths. It is also a secret guarded by the Uchiha clan for generations. Only the Sharingan can decipher its contents."
"The higher the level of the Sharingan, the more content you can obtain. When I transplanted the eyes of my brother who died in battle to obtain the Eternal Mangekyō sharingan, I got a huge secret from it."
"That's the Rinnegan and the Outer Path Demon Statue!"
"The Outer Path Demon Statue can contain the nine tailed beasts and become the ultimate weapon, and the Rinnegan can control this weapon."
"That's how the Sage of Six Paths created the Ninja World!"
"So, I took the Nine-Tails away, but I lost that battle. After I was resurrected by Izanagi, I learned the Six Paths Secret Techniques and Yin-Yang release Techniques passed down by the Sage Of Six Path on the stone tablet. I summoned the Outer Path Demon Statue that the Sage Of Six Path had sealed away, and have been waiting for the owner of the Rinnegan to appear."
Uchiha Madara looked at Nagato and said, "But you showed up a little late. I can only rely on the power of the Outer Path Demon Statue to maintain my life, so I made these defective products to walk the ninja world on my behalf."
"The stone tablet left by the Sage Of Six Path is still at the Uchiha clan's Nanga Shrine. If you want to see it with your own eyes, I can lend you my Mangekyō."
He was not afraid of Nagato seeing it because he had already made preparations and asked Black Zetsu to modify the contents of the stone tablet.
The so-called Mangekyō are naturally the ones that belong to Uchiha Obito.
Uchiha Madara believed that this was a perfect story.
"There's no need to go and see it in person. I trust you."
Nagato then asked, "So, what are you going to do?"
"You are not in a condition to assist me at all!"
Uchiha Madara said: "Not bad."
"So I plan to teach you the Six Paths Technique and the Yin-Yang release Technique, and then I will end my life."
"After that, Black Zetsu and White Zetsu will carry out my will and assist you in collecting the tailed beasts."
"Once you have gathered the tailed beasts, you can use the Rinnegan's pupil technique - the Rinnegan Jutsu to revive me."
"Although you can use the Rinnegan Jutsu now, it will cost you your life. Only when you gather all the tailed beasts can your Rinnegan unleash the power of creation. At that time, reviving me will only consume a tiny amount of chakra."
"And my strength will return to its peak state. Together with you, I will create a new order in the ninja world and build a peaceful world without war!"
"So, Nagato, are you willing to cooperate with me?"
Uchiha Madara stared at Nagato.
Konan also turned to look at Nagato, a little worried.
After experiencing Hanzo's betrayal and the tragic death of Yahiko, she was unwilling to trust Uchiha Madara deep down in her heart.
However, after thinking for a moment, Nagato nodded and said, "Of course!"
"I really need help!"
konan opened his mouth but still didn't say anything.
Uchiha Spotted Head: "Very good!"
"Then I will teach you ninjutsu so that you can better master the power of the Rinnegan."
"In addition, White Zetsu and the others will replace your legs and implant the power of Hashirama's cells. This will enhance your bloodline and allow you to further unleash the power of the Rinnegan."
Uchiha Madara glanced at Konan and said, "Of course, she can be there during the operation."
konan breathed a sigh of relief after hearing this.
Nagato nodded without saying anything, he believed Konan.
Next, Nagato lay on the wooden bed. Uchiha Madara opened his three-magatama Sharingan, pulled Nagato's consciousness into the illusion, and began to teach him the Six Paths Technique and the Yin-Yang release Technique.
Outside, Black Zetsu and White Zetsu replaced Nagato's legs and integrated the power of White Zetsu cultivated from Hashirama's cells.
The one who did this was Uzumaki White Zetsu, who had a tube inserted into the back of his head connected to a Outer Path Demon Statue.
What Konan could not realize was that this White Zetsu was controlled by Uchiha Madara through the Outer Path Demon Statue, and while implanting the power of Hashirama's cells, he also left a curse seal on Nagato's heart.
…
Konohagakure.
As soon as Hoshita Shuichi returned home, Namikaze Minato and Kushina Uzumaki came to his house.
Uzumaki Kushina was full of concern and worry: "Shuichi, should everything be okay?"
Hoshita Shuichi smiled confidently: "Of course, I am also the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki now!"
Namikaze Minato said: "It's still a bit too reckless."
Uzumaki Kushina nodded in agreement, and then said: "Shuichi, you should wait until Minato becomes the Fourth Hokage before taking action."
After hearing this, Namikaze Minato could only smile bitterly.
Hoshita Shuichi changed the subject and reported many things, and finally said solemnly: "Minato Sensei, we must always be prepared to be attacked."
After hearing this, Namikaze Minato and Kushina Uzumaki both looked serious.
Then Uzumaki Kushina asked: "Shuichi, can Obito... be saved?"
Hoshita Shuichi couldn't promise anything, so he could only say: "It's hard to say for now, we need to see what Obito's Mangekyō Eye Technique is."
"I left the Flying Thunder God mark on him, but I'm afraid I only have one chance."
"You can't easily leak this information without absolute certainty."
Namikaze Minato agreed: "Shuichi is right. Once the enemy knows the Flying Thunder God Mark, they will most likely abandon Obito completely and take his eyes away."
Hoshita Shuichi then asked, "Minato-sensei, is Jiraiya-senpai in Konoha recently?"
Namikaze Minato understood instantly: "Are you trying to contact Nagato through Jiraiya-sensei?"
Hoshita Shuichi said: "It's just a test."
"It may be impossible to win over Nagato and the others."
"And just in case, I'm going to go with Jiraiya-senpai when the time comes, just in case."
Namikaze Minato nodded: "I understand."
"Sensei Jiraiya has gone to the Land of Grass. I will inform him."
Hoshita Shuichi nodded: "There is no rush for this matter. The key is that Master's wife must master the power of the Nine-Tailed Beast as soon as possible."
"Unfortunately, it's too difficult to become a perfect Jinchūriki."
After hearing this, Uzumaki Kushina couldn't help but say: "That Nine-Tails guy is so abominable!"
Then Uzumaki Kushina put her hands on her hips and said with a confident smile: "But don't worry, Shuichi, I will be able to master the Nine-Tails Chakra Mode soon."
"When the time comes, we can add Minato to the mix, so we won't have to be afraid even of the Rinnegan!"
You have great courage!
But Hoshita Shuichi thought about it.
The disabled Nagato was indeed not difficult to deal with.
…
After seeing off the Minato couple, Hoshita Shuichi looked at the time and saw that it was almost noon, so he immediately came to the Konoha Hospital to have lunch with Yakushi Nono, Asuka, Shizune and others.
At this time, the news of Danzo's death had spread, and many ninjas were talking about it.
However, what the public knows is that Danzo died fighting for the village, rather than the truth that he was killed by Hoshita Shuichi for killing his companions and betraying the Hokage.
Therefore, when they just met, Asuka suppressed her excitement and whispered to Hoshita Shuichi: "Shuichi, that guy Danzo is finally dead."
Hoshita Shuichi smiled and nodded: "I also know this news."
Yakushi Nono had sharp ears and immediately said in a low voice, "Asuka, stop talking nonsense."
Asuka quickly shut up and pretended to be serious.
Shizune secretly asked Hoshita Shuichi: "Shuichi, do you know how Danzo died?"
Asuka on the side immediately pricked up her ears.
Hoshita Shuichi smiled and then blinked.
Shizune was very smart and understood immediately. She widened her eyes and covered her mouth, afraid that she would scream out loud.
A worried look appeared on the face of Yakushi Nono: "Shuichi, you..."
Hoshita Shuichi smiled and said: "Don't worry, everything has been resolved. There will be no accidents."
After arriving at the dining area and sitting down, Hoshita Shuichi changed the subject and said with a smile: "I have good news. I have completed the new curse, but now I am a little troubled about what name to give it."
Shizune and the other two couldn't help but laugh after hearing this.
Asuka immediately suggested with a smile: "Why not call her Takami Uzumaki Hikami? You can call her that from now on, and it will save you Shuichi from worrying!"
Takami Uzumaki Hikami is a powerful god in the legend of the ninja world. It was Asuka's suggestion to name him Fire Mystery Seal last time.
When Hoshita Shuichi heard this, he thought of the ability of Otsutsuki Momoshiki's Rinnegan, which could absorb the enemy's ninjutsu and amplify it, and then fight back.
This ability seems to be called Takaochan Reizoun, named after Takamikawa Suzuki.
At this time, Shizune suggested: "Since it was created by Shuichi and will continue to be improved in the future, why not call it the Star Curse Seal!"
"Star Curse..."
Hoshita Shuichi savored it carefully, and then his eyes lit up.
Asuka immediately said: "It is better to name the seals that amplify different ninjutsu with the corresponding names of gods, and the collective form should use the star seal that Shizune mentioned, representing Shuichi."
"In the future, Shuichi can surpass the first Hokage and become the new ninja god, that is the star god!"
Shizune nodded repeatedly after hearing this.
Yakushi Nono did not participate in the discussion, but just watched and listened with a smile on his face.
"Then it's called the Star Curse!"
"And the curse seal that amplifies Yang release alone can be called the Star Curse Seal."
Hoshita Shuichi made the final decision.
Although calling it the Star Curse Seal is a bit arrogant, with continuous development and improvement, it may not be unworthy of the name in the future.
The udon noodles that were ordered had already arrived, and Yakushi Nono said with a smile: "Okay, it's decided, let's get ready to eat!"
And just when Hoshita Shuichi was having lunch.
In the base under the mountain cemetery.
After last night and half a day, Nagato's legs had been replaced and more White Zetsu cells had been implanted in his body.
At the same time, in the illusion, Uchiha Madara had already taught all the ninjutsu.
"Go, gather all nine tailed beasts, and then revive me."
After saying that, Uchiha Madara unplugged the tube connecting him to the Outer Path Demon Statue, sat down slumped and gradually lost his breath.
Nagato and Konan watched this scene silently. After Uchiha Madara died, Nagato said, "White Zetsu, send us back to the Land of Rain!"
"As you wish!"
White Zetsu controlled Uchiha Obito to perform the Kamui Eye Technique, sucking the two of them into the Kamui space and sending them back to the Land of Rain.
Looking at Yahiko's body, Nagato said: "Next I will create six puppets, Black Zetsu and White Zetsu. Please find a suitable target for me."
White Zetsu smiled and said, "Of course there is no problem."
Nagato added: "And the Nine-Tails."
"The Jinchūriki is giving birth when the seal is at its weakest, which is the best time to capture the tailed beast."
White Zetsu smiled and said, "Although there is no news of the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki being pregnant yet, I believe this opportunity will come soon."
"Leave these to us, it happens to be what we are good at."
Although the ability has been mastered by Konoha, with Uchiha Obito's ability, White Zetsu feels that sneaking into Konoha to collect intelligence is not a big problem.
Just be more careful than before.
After White Zetsu finished speaking, time and space distorted, and Black Zetsu and White Zetsu disappeared.
Konan looked at Nagato and asked, "Nagato, do you really want to trust them?"
Nagato said calmly: "We are just using each other!"
"When transplanting the cells, Uchiha Madara left a curse mark in my body."
konan's face changed when he heard this: "What?"
Nagato comforted him, "Don't worry too much. It's not difficult to solve. It's just that now is not the time."
Konan nodded, then looked at Yahiko's body and said with a lonely look: "To collect the tailed beasts, we will have to become enemies with Konoha and Sensei Jiraiya."
Nagato was silent for a moment, then said calmly but firmly: "This is a necessary sacrifice on the road to peace."
"Jiraiya-sensei is also seeking peace. We just took different paths. I believe he won't blame us."
"Besides, Yahiko's death is related to Konoha. They should also feel the pain we have felt. Only in this way will they fear war and desire peace."
After saying that, Nagato collected Yahiko's body and walked out: "Let's go, we need to find another base."
"Once I have further mastered the power of the Rinnegan, I will first deal with those who betrayed us!"
konan nodded silently and followed.
In the past, she listened to Yahiko and took Yahiko's ideals as her own.
From now on, she and Nagato will inherit Yahiko's ideals and work hard to realize them, even if it means becoming an enemy of her former teacher.
"Yahiko, please watch us realize it in the Pure Land!"