Chapter 104: The Substantive Information Black Zetsu Offered
Uchiha Douhuan took the letter and his sword, Jirai, and went alone to the Naka Shrine.
After entering the Naka Shrine, the moment Uchiha Douhuan pushed the door open, faint purple eyeshadow instantly appeared at the corners of his eyes. The moment Sage Mode activated, Uchiha Douhuan sensed Black Zetsu's figure within the secret chamber underground.
[Came in person? Quite bold, aren't you.]
Uchiha Douhuan chuckled inwardly, then quickly walked to the entrance of the underground secret chamber and entered.
At this moment, Black Zetsu also sensed Uchiha Douhuan's arrival. Seeing the other party holding a sharp blade while also having Sage Mode active, his heart tightened.
However, Black Zetsu quickly composed himself, forcing a calm demeanor as he hid behind the stone tablet enshrined by the Uchiha clan.
Only after Uchiha Douhuan arrived in front of the stone tablet did Black Zetsu slowly speak:
"You have come, my descendant."
Uchiha Douhuan didn't say much, merely raising his hand to manipulate the natural energy around him, setting up a barrier near the stone tablet.
Seeing Uchiha Douhuan's readiness to act without a word, Black Zetsu didn't dare to maintain the mystique any longer. He quickly transformed into a black shadow, floating out from behind the stone tablet, simultaneously saying, "My descendant, calm yourself. I bear no ill will."
"Descendant?" Uchiha Douhuan said with a cold smile. "What, do scoundrels nowadays enjoy taking advantage by claiming seniority? Last time someone impersonated Lord Madara, this time which ancestor of my clan are you claiming to be?"
"My descendant, I am indeed your ancestor. I am the original source of the Uchiha clan's bloodline, the will left behind by Indra, one of the two sons of the Sage of Six Paths who founded Ninshu, before his death."
[Good grief, this old trickster is giving himself a super promotion just to fool me, huh.]
Uchiha Douhuan suppressed the twitching corners of his mouth and drew Jirai from his waist.
"My descendant, since you have already learned Sage Mode from one of the Three Great Sage Regions, you must have heard my name. Why resort to blades? My strength is less than one percent of its former state, posing no threat to you. The purpose of this will's continued existence is solely to guide lost descendants towards the true meaning of peace."
"Is that so?" Uchiha Douhuan's eyes narrowed slightly as he returned Jirai to its sheath. "The one who taught me Sage Mode did indeed mention the source of our Uchiha clan's bloodline. Since you claim to be the will left by an ancestor, then how about providing some proof?"
Seeing Uchiha Douhuan sheathe his sword, Black Zetsu breathed a sigh of relief. But hearing Uchiha Douhuan ask him for proof, he couldn't help but lament inwardly.
[This guy is much harder to fool than Uchiha Madara.]
However, since Black Zetsu dared to lure Uchiha Douhuan here, he was naturally prepared. He slowly began to speak:
"If you want proof, why not use your eyes to properly examine the contents of this stone tablet."
"The stone tablet?" Uchiha Douhuan closed and opened his eyes, activating his Mangekyou Sharingan, then looked at the stone tablet before him.
"This only records the method to overcome the blindness caused by overusing the Mangekyou Sharingan's power. There's no proof of what you claim. This information is also documented in materials within the clan shrine, accessible only to the clan head of each generation." Uchiha Douhuan was somewhat disappointed after reading the tablet. He had checked this tablet after awakening his Mangekyou and had expected Black Zetsu to reveal something new; he didn't expect it to be completely unchanged.
"Your eyes naturally cannot see the truth upon it, because only the Eternal Mangekyou Sharingan can penetrate the mist above," Black Zetsu said.
"Are you messing with me?" Uchiha Douhuan's expression turned cold, his hand resting on Jirai. "I don't have any blood relatives who have awakened the Mangekyou Sharingan. Where am I supposed to upgrade my Sharingan to the Eternal Mangekyou Sharingan?"
"My descendant, calm yourself," Black Zetsu said. "Since my main body departed for the Pure Land, I have witnessed the growth of many astonishingly talented Uchiha descendants here. Among them, there were those who used other methods to evolve their Mangekyou Sharingan to the next level."
"Is that so?" Uchiha Douhuan narrowed his eyes. "Such as?"
"For instance, a genius who appeared in the Uchiha clan 700 years ago, Uchiha Asahi. Like you, after awakening his Mangekyou Sharingan, he was fortunate enough to receive the Sage Arts inheritance from one of the Three Great Sage Regions. His eyes also completed their evolution during his Sage Arts training, reaching the level of the Eternal Eye," Black Zetsu explained.
"How come I don't know about this? Although the clan doesn't have a habit of detailed historical records, logically, such a method for enhancing strength should have been preserved by the clan," Uchiha Douhuan frowned.
"Because he failed when striving for a higher level. Before dying, he realized that this unconventional method of Sharingan advancement was too dangerous. To prevent future generations from falling into peril, he completely destroyed the records he left behind."
"Then how would you know?" Uchiha Douhuan frowned.
"My descendant, as I said, I have always been here, watching over the Uchiha clan," Black Zetsu stated.
As Black Zetsu finished speaking, an ancient scroll appeared before Uchiha Douhuan.
"This scroll is the backup copy I kept back then. Consider it a meeting gift from me, your ancestor, to you, a descendant who harbors a desire for peace. As for whether you choose to learn it, the decision is yours."
Uchiha Douhuan's eyes flickered slightly. He picked up the scroll from the ground, unrolled it, and saw that it was indeed as Black Zetsu described: a record detailing a method of cultivation combining pupil power with natural energy.
Relying on natural energy to enhance the Mangekyou Sharingan was something Uchiha Douhuan had never considered before.
[Did this ancestor named Uchiha Asahi learn Sage Arts in Shikkotsu Forest?]
Uchiha Douhuan's thoughts stirred.
[So, is this thing real, or is it a trap set by this Black Zetsu fellow?]
Uchiha Douhuan naturally wouldn't foolishly try something Black Zetsu just gave him. However, after successfully mastering Sage Mode, Uchiha Douhuan had also discovered that natural energy did have a certain nourishing and restorative effect on the Mangekyou Sharingan. Although the speed was very slow, Sage Mode did indeed significantly reduce the consumption of the Mangekyou Sharingan. Therefore, this cultivation method might very well be viable. But, it was also highly possible that Black Zetsu had tampered with this scroll.
If Black Zetsu knew Uchiha Douhuan's thoughts, he would surely cry foul, because everything he said was true! This scroll was indeed something created by an Uchiha genius 1700 years ago. This genius even surpassed the Indra and Asura reincarnations of his generation, nearly bringing an end to the chaotic era.
However, this genius named Uchiha Asahi perished when attempting to break through to a higher level.
To prevent such deviations from recurring within the Uchiha clan, Black Zetsu, centuries later, took advantage of a period when the Uchiha clan's power had slightly weakened, stole this document from the Uchiha library, and preserved it until now.
He brought it out now only to gain Uchiha Douhuan's trust.
After Uchiha Douhuan fully memorized the scroll's contents, he tossed the scroll back and spoke:
"Are you truly our Uchiha clan ancestor, the Will of Indra?"
"Of course," Black Zetsu nodded.
"Then why reveal yourself at this time?" Uchiha Douhuan asked.
"Because I have been waiting for the arrival of a descendant who can truly inherit my will and bring eternal peace to the ninja world," Black Zetsu said. "Young man, are you willing to listen to my story?"
Uchiha Douhuan didn't speak, but an interested expression appeared on his face. Seeing this, Black Zetsu began his performance.
"Long ago, my father, the Sage of Six Paths, founded Ninshu, spreading chakra to every corner of the ninja world. And I, building upon this foundation, created the prototype of what is now ninjutsu."
"When my father grew old, he wished to pass down the position of Ninshu leader. However, in his old age, he was moved by the impractical delusions of my foolish younger brother and passed the leadership position to him."
"Excuse me, your brother?" Uchiha Douhuan interjected appropriately.
"Asura, the progenitor of the Senju and Uzumaki clans' bloodlines," Black Zetsu replied.
"I see. No wonder our Uchiha clan and the Senju clan waged war for a thousand years," Uchiha Douhuan nodded. "However, the Sage of Six Paths' action in this regard was rather ill-considered. After all, passing leadership to the younger instead of the elder is a path that invites disaster."
"My brother Asura fantasized that chakra could become a bond between people, thereby bringing peace to the ninja world. But he failed to consider that human greed, if unchecked by power, would grow without restraint."
"At that time, I wanted to stop him. However, having received all of Father's gifts, he was incredibly powerful. I failed," Black Zetsu sighed deeply.
"Back then, my original self foresaw that the future ninja world would fall into endless conflict under my brother's unrealistic fantasies. Therefore, before death, my main body's lingering obsession manifested as my current form. I have been secretly watching over the ninja world ever since. And facts have proven that my initial prediction was correct."
Uchiha Douhuan: ...
Uchiha Douhuan wanted to speak but hesitated. He knew the actual truth of everything, but on second thought, what Black Zetsu said seemed to be true! Just presented from a different perspective.
"Then, Ancestor, what have you been doing all these years?" Uchiha Douhuan asked, putting on an appearance of gradually starting to believe Black Zetsu's words, even changing his form of address.
"All these years, I have been waiting for descendants who inherited my will, guiding them towards true peace," Black Zetsu said.
"For example?" Uchiha Douhuan asked.
"For example, decades ago, Uchiha Madara, who obtained the Eternal Mangekyou Sharingan," Black Zetsu stated.
"Is that so? Meaning, you also guided Lord Madara?" Uchiha Douhuan asked with a half-smile.
(End of Chapter)
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