Volume One, Chapter Two: Micro. Earthquake Star
“What do you mean, Futen...?”
Madara Uchiha was taken aback by Futen’s words. This man not only knew about the “Eye of the Moon” plan but was even aware of Black Zetsu’s existence.
Even as a fellow Uchiha, Madara couldn’t help but grip his scythe tightly, his face filled with caution as he stared at Futen.
“Lord Madara, you just need to release Black Zetsu. Leave the rest to me...”
Futen spoke calmly, his tone carrying an undeniable certainty.
Madara’s eyes bore into Futen, as if trying to see through him. After a long moment of observation, seeing no hostility from the other, he summoned a White Zetsu beside him and reached out toward it.
Soon, Black Zetsu appeared atop the White Zetsu, connecting through Madara’s “consciousness.” At that moment, Black Zetsu was filled with extreme panic; it never expected someone to know its true identity!
“Black Zetsu, explain yourself...”
Though Madara’s voice was soft, it carried immense pressure.
“Lord Madara, I am the manifestation of your consciousness. How could I possibly have anything to do with Kaguya Otsutsuki...”
“Is that so?”
Madara’s gaze suddenly darkened with a hint of murderous intent. Though aged, a lifetime of battles had left him brimming with lethal aura.
Faced with this sudden killing intent, Black Zetsu wanted to continue its denial, but just before it could speak, Futen’s voice echoed to all ears:
“Black Zetsu is the third child of Kaguya Otsutsuki, existing in a distant past. To save Kaguya, it altered the tablet left by the Sage of the Six Paths without permission...”
“Before Madara activated Izanagi at the Valley of the End, it possessed his body, and when Madara released his Black Zetsu, it replaced the original consciousness with its own...”
“I believe this is the first time you’ve truly come face to face with Black Zetsu, aren’t you, Black Zetsu...”
Hearing Futen’s analysis, Black Zetsu broke out in cold sweat. It wanted to argue further but was firmly held by Madara...
“Lord Madara, I am indeed your consciousness incarnate. Please don’t be deceived...”
Black Zetsu pleaded, but all it received was Madara’s cold, indifferent stare.
“Use ‘Reverse Cause and Effect’ again...”
“Very well...”
As the words left Futen’s mouth, a strange energy burst forth from his eyes. The moment Black Zetsu touched this energy, its will began to dissolve. It kept begging Madara for mercy, but it was to no avail.
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In mere moments, the original cause of Black Zetsu’s consciousness replacement was rewritten by Futen. Now, the resulting effect was a pure manifestation of Madara’s own consciousness as Black Zetsu!
Madara then asked this true version of himself a few simple questions and realized the cruel truth—that his Black Zetsu consciousness had indeed been replaced.
The usually proud Madara showed a rare moment of vulnerability. Trembling, he grabbed his scythe and slashed at the Black Zetsu before him.
In an instant, it was cut in two...
Due to external interference, the effect of “Reverse Cause and Effect” vanished immediately.
The Black Zetsu imbued with Kaguya’s consciousness reclaimed the body. Upon realizing it had been severed, it knew it had been exposed.
Without hesitation, it prepared to flee, intending to remain dormant for decades before seeking a suitable host again.
“Hmph, trying to escape...”
Futen snorted coldly and unleashed “Reverse Cause and Effect” once more, forcibly rewriting Black Zetsu’s will to abandon resistance.
Instantly, the fleeing Black Zetsu froze in place, as if trapped in an endless illusion.
Madara, witnessing this, glanced at Futen.
Sensing Madara’s gaze, Futen understood immediately. Despite the discomfort in his eyes, he once again activated “Reverse Cause and Effect,” briefly restoring Madara to his peak condition!
“Hurry! I can’t hold on much longer...”
Futen urged hurriedly. With his current strength—unable to even break a single seal—this was already his limit.
“You talk too much...”
Revived to his prime, Madara’s disdain and arrogance returned.
He then turned to Black Zetsu, clapped his hands loudly, and shouted:
“Micro: Planetary Devastation!”
As Madara’s words fell, the surrounding earth and stones surged toward Black Zetsu. Above, a small black hole formed, relentlessly pulling everything in.
Fortunately, Futen anticipated this and instantly teleported behind Madara, avoiding the embarrassment of being sucked into the black hole.
Black Zetsu was not so lucky...
Drawn by the countless stones and soil, it was swallowed by the black hole, its unwilling cries fading as everything came to an end.
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With the sealing complete, Futen quickly lifted “Reverse Cause and Effect” from Madara. Madara emitted a cold snort and reverted to his elderly state.
“Phew...”
Futen gasped for breath, a trickle of blood running from the corner of his eye. Clearly, this overload had placed immense strain on him.
The aged Madara returned to his throne, resting his hand on his scythe, eyes narrowing as he scrutinized Futen below. After a moment, he slowly spoke:
“You mentioned Kaguya Otsutsuki and the altered tablet earlier...”
“What exactly is going on?”
Futen did not respond immediately. After a brief rest, he slumped to the ground and replied:
“Lord Madara, everything you saw inscribed on the stone tablets passed down through the Uchiha generations was tampered with by Black Zetsu, the will of Kaguya Otsutsuki...”
“A deity, in pursuit of stability, divided yin and yang into two poles—opposites that interact to produce all phenomena. This is the universal truth governing all things...”
“This means that by obtaining the powers of both the Uchiha and Senju clans simultaneously, one could gain immense power!”
“This also explains why, Lord Madara, you bit into Hashirama Senju’s flesh during your final battle and ultimately awakened the Rinnegan...”
“From this perspective, the inscription is not wrong. But the true purpose of Black Zetsu, the inheritor of Kaguya’s will, is actually...”
“What is it?”
The old Madara spoke, his pride momentarily set aside, eager to learn the true aim of Kaguya’s consciousness within Black Zetsu.
“Lord Madara, your ‘Eye of the Moon’ plan was to use the Outer Path’s Demonic Statue to absorb all nine Tailed Beasts, revive the Ten-Tails, become its jinchuriki, and unleash Infinite Tsukuyomi...”
“Though I am shocked at how much you know, I still want to know its true objective...”
Hearing this, Futen smiled faintly and calmly said:
“Its ultimate goal was...”
“To revive—Kaguya Otsutsuki!”