Black Zetsu's Sorrow
In name only, both White Zetsu and Black Zetsu were creations of Madara Uchiha, who mastered Yin-Yang Release.
However, the White Zetsu knew very well who the real boss was. They were merely following Black Zetsu's orders to serve Madara Uchiha. Of course, Madara was unaware of this. Otherwise, given Madara's proud and arrogant nature, if he discovered that he had been used, all his plans would probably be ruined.
Therefore, Black Zetsu has always used a method of inducement, gradually luring Madara into his plan, and using false information to mislead Madara into believing that everything is under control.
All of this took Black Zetsu countless hours of effort. He began planning in the Warring States period, and year after year, he wandered this land to fulfill the wish he had carried since his birth, until the birth of Madara Uchiha, when he finally saw hope.
"That Nagato is showing signs of becoming uncontrollable. He seems to have sensed something and is protecting his two companions very closely... We need to find a new host for the Rinnegan, just in case."
Madara's words echoed in his mind. Black Zetsu narrowed his eyes. He was the first to notice this. Since Nagato other two went to the Land of Hot Springs, they had become more and more cautious in their actions. According to the original plan, they intended to kill the brat named Yahiko, one of Nagato's two companions, and use hatred to restrain Nagato.
Among Nagato three, the true core is not Nagato who possesses the Rinnegan, but Yahiko. Compared to the simple and weak- Nagato, Yahiko possesses extremely dazzling leadership qualities. As long as Yahiko is not present, Nagato becomes very easy to control and manipulate. After all, those who possess the Rinnegan are not pawns that can be restrained by brute force; they can only be made to cooperate willingly.
However, the situation has changed. In the Land of Rain, Nagato and his two companions have been investigating the existence of the White Zetsu, both openly and secretly. Several times, the White Zetsu were almost exposed to the Rinnegan's detection. Although they managed to cover it up in the end, they inevitably left behind more clues.
With the Rinnegan's deliberate investigation, unless Nagato and his Nagato are monitored and all the White Zetsu have left, their exposure is only a matter of time.
Therefore, the idea of finding a new host for the Rinnegan arose.
However, a suitable host for the Rinnegan is not something that can be easily obtained. First, it must originate from the bloodline of the Sage of Six Paths in order to be compatible with the power of the Rinnegan. And to manipulate the power of the Rinnegan, one needs extremely high talent. Not just any descendant with the bloodline of the Sage of Six Paths is qualified to control the Rinnegan.
Although the Senju Clan is not well-known now, its population has recovered considerably over the years. However, Black Zetsu searched everywhere but found no suitable host, including the siblings Tsunade and Nawaki. Since the First Hokage, the Senju of the Forest bloodline has remained powerful, but it has lost its former glory, and even Wood Release has become extinct.
Although they still possess a huge amount of Chakra and strong vitality, it is undeniable that their bloodline has declined. Otherwise, they wouldn't be unable to produce even a single Wood Release ninja. The Senju Clan's retirement was partly due to the severe losses in the war, and partly due to the lack of top-tier combat power that forced them to retire.
On the contrary, the Uzumaki Clan retains a fairly pure Sage Body bloodline, and the characteristics of Power of Sealing still flow in the Uzumaki bloodline.
Unfortunately, the Uzumaki Clan's bloodline was severely damaged by the Mist Ninja, leaving them in a state of near extinction. This greatly hindered Black Zetsu's search for a new host. During this time, he had almost traveled all over the Shinobi World, but still hadn't found a suitable host.
As for the Kaguya Clan, although they also inherited the Six Paths bloodline, they are even worse. Their Shikotsumyaku Kekkei Genkai seems powerful, but it is too extreme and not as good as the other clans!
Gazing at Katsuki, who was battling the Three-Tails in the distance, Black Zetsu's eyes twitched slightly. This was actually a very good host, but unfortunately, it was no longer something they could control. Speaking of which, Nagato's changes seemed to be related to this person.
Should we wait any longer?
He had a gloomy look in his eyes.
The inheritance of bloodlines is a very mysterious thing. It doesn't mean that each generation is weaker than the last. The decline and revival of bloodlines are always unexpected. No one knows how the future will change. The Senju and Uchiha clans are the best examples. Hashirama and Madara's ancestors were closer to the era of the Sage of Six Paths, but they were not as powerful as Hashirama and Madara. In particular, Madara obtained the Eternal Mangekyō Sharingan and went further to obtain the Rinnegan.
After the decline, the blood vessels will revive again.
Throughout countless ages, Black Zetsu has witnessed too many rises and falls caused by the decline and revival of bloodlines. Whether it was the Senju or the Uchiha, they all experienced ups and downs, and several times they almost had their entire surnames wiped out, but with the revival of the Six Paths bloodline, they stubbornly continued on.
There were many families that inherited the Six Paths bloodline in earlier times, but most of them were destroyed in wars. Only the Senju, Uchiha, Uzumaki, and Kaguya families remain intact today.
Black Zetsu was torn. If he gave up on Nagato, he didn't know when he would find a new host. However, Nagato had already shown signs of becoming uncontrollable, otherwise he wouldn't have had to search for a suitable new host like looking for a needle in a haystack.
This is a difficult choice!
At this moment, the battle between the Three-Tails and Katsuki finally took a turn.
After a long and intense melee, Katsuki was once again sent flying by the Three-Tails' tail.
The Thunderclap Chariot roared to life, its engines at full power, and its tumbling form in the sky came to a stop, withstanding the powerful impact.
"It's been a long time since I've had such a satisfying fight."
The shrugging of his shoulders produced a series of cracking sounds. After being whipped around like a ball by the Three-Tails for most of the day, Katsuki felt his body stretch out considerably. To put it more vividly, it was as if his machine, which had been idle for several years, had finally started up again. He hadn't done anything for so long, or rather, he had only been doing minor chores, that his bones were starting to rust.
"You little bastard, take this!"
With a vicious shout, Katsuki Teuchi a silver bolt of lightning, striking the head of the sharp-horned creature.
Great Thunderclap!
Even with its tough shell and thick flesh, and even its head protected by a thick layer of keratin, the Three-Tails Fox was still a little dizzy after being caught off guard by Katsuki's Great Thunderclap!
It had gotten used to tossing and turning Katsuki around like a ball for so long, but Katsuki's sudden and fierce counterattack stunned it, leaving it completely bewildered.
As time went on, Shitsukura's control over the Three-Tails was far less effortless than at the beginning. Due to the Three-Tails' lazy nature, the power gained from the surgery, and his own strong willpower, he was able to Complete Tailed Beast Transformation without going berserk and losing his mind. However, he was not Perfect Jinchuriki.
He and the Tailed Beast couldn't understand each other yet, so he couldn't perfectly control the Tailed Beast Chakra. The Complete Tailed Beast Transformation brought him immense power, but it also placed a heavy burden on him. His reactions began to slow down, and his mind became much more sluggish.
"Boom!!!"
Another Great Thunderclap, the silver lightning bolt slicing precisely near the Three-Tails fox's single eye. It immediately closed its eyes in pain, letting out angry roars that stirred up a vast storm.