Black Zetsu's Power of Imagination

Hinata said that she had met Hagoromo Otsutsuki before.

Black Zetsu completely believed it.

If Hinata had never met Hamura, it would be impossible to explain why Hinata knew so much about what happened a thousand years ago, or why Hinata possessed such a powerful physique.

The Hyuga Clan only inherited Hagoromo Otsutsuki's Dojutsu power; the branch that remained on the moon inherited Hagoromo Otsutsuki's physique.

Hinata says that Hagoromo Otsutsuki regrets his actions in sealing away his mother, Kaguya Otsutsuki.

Black Zetsu was actually half-convinced about this.

Hagoromo Otsutsuki may not regret it, but he must have discovered Black Zetsu's plot.

However, this era is no longer theirs, which is why Hagoromo Otsutsuki uses his descendants to make the choice for him.

This era belongs to Hinata's generation, and the future of the Shinobi World should be chosen by Hinata.

This should be Hagoromo Otsutsuki's truest thought.

That's why Hagoromo Otsutsuki bestowed his power upon Hinata, giving Hinata the ability to control everything.

Therefore, for Black Zetsu, Hinata's willingness to stand by his side was a completely unexpected surprise.

If Hinata had chosen to stand against Black Zetsu, given Hinata strength, it would have been an absolute disaster, and Kaguya Otsutsuki might never have been able to revive.

It is precisely because Hinata's actions are decisions made by Hinata herself that Black Zetsu trusts Hinata.

However, what truly shocked Black Zetsu was what Hamura had done to Hinata.

Hinata's power was bestowed upon her by Hagoromo Otsutsuki; there is no doubt about that.

However, if Hamura only bestows his power upon Hinata, then Hinata will not be able to perfectly fuse with Hashirama Cells.

Because Hamura's bloodline concentration was insufficient, his bloodline was not strong enough to support his fusion with the power of the Hagoromo.

"So... this is the power of a mother!"

This is the only explanation for Black Zetsu.

Hinata inherited not Hamura's power, but Kaguya's power.

This is why Hinata can fuse various powers without any taboos, because the source of all power in the Shinobi World is Kaguya Otsutsuki.

"Hamura actually had this trick up his sleeve..."

Black Zetsu felt a mix of emotions, including excitement.

"Perhaps it was because Hinata chose to stand on her mother's side that Hamura bestowed this power upon her."

"Hagoromo... I'm afraid you didn't expect this, did you? Hamura actually kept your mother's power behind your back."

Thinking about this, a new question arose in Black Zetsu's mind.

Hagoromo Otsutsuki has always supported the Sage of Six Paths, so what exactly happened to make Hamura change his attitude?

A thousand years ago, in order to guard the seal of Kaguya Otsutsuki, Hagoromo Otsutsuki was willing to give up his freedom and spend his life alone on the moon.

What an unwavering will!

That's why Black Zetsu was skeptical of Hinata's words.

Is it because of the Shinobi World?

This is the only explanation Black Zetsu can offer.

It was because he witnessed the millennia-long battles of the Shinobi World on the moon that Hagoromo Otsutsuki thought of the peace that had existed before.

Or perhaps it was the threat from other Otsutsuki clan members that made Hamura understand Kaguya's actions...

Those involved are often confused, while bystanders see things clearly.

The Shinobi World was created by the Sage of Six Paths, so the Sage of Six Paths would never admit that this world is wrong.

To the Sage of Six Paths, the Shinobi World was like his own child.

A father can always tolerate the mistakes his children make.

However, this may not be the case for Hagoromo Otsutsuki.

He always viewed the Shinobi World from an outsider's perspective, and he saw through the complexity and desires of people's hearts.

"If this conjecture is correct, then Hamura's idea can be explained."

Black Zetsu's eyes flickered. Based on Hinata's observations, this was the only conclusion he could draw.

"Hagoromo... now you are all alone to fight this battle. Your brother has betrayed you."

"And the reincarnations of Asura and Indra..."

If there's anything in this world that could excite Black Zetsu, besides reviving Kaguya Otsutsuki, it would probably be seeing his enemy, the Sage of Six Paths, suffer.

There's a saying that goes: I'm relieved to see you're not doing well.

If Black Zetsu could see the Sage of Six Paths betrayed and abandoned by his followers, he might be so excited that he'd dance a little dance.

"Oh right, and that scroll..."

Black Zetsu suddenly remembered the scroll that Orochimaru had given to Hinata.

Black Zetsu didn't pay much attention at first, and didn't even glance at it carefully, but from the little content he had just scanned, Black Zetsu knew that it was an analysis paper about 'Natural Energy'.

However, in addition to Natural Energy, Hinata also recorded her analysis of the Three Great Sage Regions.

"Could it be that Hinata intends to attack the Three Great Sage Regions? And Orochimaru is the blade in Hinata's hand?"

Black Zetsu had long harbored a deep-seated hatred for that certain Toad from Mount Myōboku who was sowing discord.

Black Zetsu has been focusing his attention on reviving Kaguya Otsutsuki, so he hasn't paid much attention to the Three Great Sage Regions.

Anyway, as long as Kaguya Otsutsuki is resurrected, the Three Great Sage Regions can be razed to the ground with ease.

But not caring doesn't mean not holding a grudge.

Hinata, being human, possesses complex human emotions. Therefore, Hinata has reservations about Mount Myōboku and Shikkotsu Forest, but she doesn't have as many reservations about Ryūchi Cave.

"If Orochimaru can gain benefits from Ryūchi Cave, then Orochimaru will definitely..."

"No! Given Orochimaru's personality, he might use the power of Ryūchi Cave to deal with Mount Myōboku and Shikkotsu Forest."

Black Zetsu glanced at Orochimaru, secretly plotting something.

"Perhaps Orochimaru needs some guidance; this guy is indeed a sharp blade."

"And we should also find an opportunity to find out Hinata is thinking..."

Hinata had no idea that Black Zetsu had conjured up a whole host of thoughts in that short span of time. Hinata hadn't even considered that the abnormality in her body would lead Black Zetsu to think of so many things.

Because Hinata thinks she's perfectly normal!

Okay! Actually, Hinata herself has forgotten the things she said to Black Zetsu, which is why Hinata didn't hide them from Black Zetsu.

The process of fusing with Hashirama Cells went relatively smoothly. Hinata is now essentially an incomplete Kaguya Otsutsuki, and is regaining all her power.

Hinata can absorb anything related to the powers of 'Otsutsuki' or 'Ten-Tails' and assimilate it into her own power.

If Hinata didn't only have two eye sockets, Hinata could have even perfectly fused a pair of Sharingan into her own.

"It's done..."

Hinata looked down at her hands, quietly sensing the changes within herself.

My physical condition has been further improved...

Or perhaps 'further improvement' would be a more accurate description.

Subtle changes occurred in the strength of the bones and the quality of vitality.

"Then the next step... is to use even stronger power to elevate these abilities to the level of 'Kekkei Mōra'."

"Urashiki..."