Madara, You've Been Tricked!
The space was enclosed and desolate.
In this space, there is only a vast, empty field, a low sky, and that irregular sphere.
The spotted creature struggled inside.
He was unwilling to be sealed away.
However, this was no ordinary Chibaku Tensei; it was a powerful Sealing Technique completed by infusing the last of its eye power.
Not to mention Madara is already sealed inside, even if he isn't sealed, he would have to manipulate the Truth-Seeking Orb to directly collide with the core.
otherwise...
Even if he were outside, it would be difficult for him to escape in a short time.
The most desperate one must be Black Zetsu.
He had a trick up his sleeve against Madara, but then, someone else had a trick up their sleeve against Kyohiko.
Hateful!
He angrily tried to break free.
However, the thought that this was a completely enclosed space meant that unless he could control Madara's body and use Obito's Dōjutsu to escape the space, he would be in trouble.
otherwise.
He knew he could never bring his "mother" back to life, and a wave of despair washed over him.
Ban remained silent for a long while.
Finally, he chuckled softly.
"That's enough!"
"Losing to a kid like that isn't shameful, it's just a pity that my grand plan can no longer be completed."
Ban felt quite regretful.
Infinite Tsukuyomi.
He genuinely believed that it was better for everyone to live happily in a fantasy Genjutsu than to suffer in reality.
And now.
This wish will never be fulfilled.
Ban sighed.
Just as he remained silent, a voice suddenly rang out from the side.
"Senior Madara, you seem to have something to say."
What are you doing here?
The sound of the speckled object emanated from inside the sphere.
He was speaking to Kyohiko.
certainly.
It is not the original body, but merely a Wood Clone.
"I never expected that you would be willing to take this item out of the Shinobi World at the very end, to avoid causing trouble for Shinobi World. I am very touched, so I came to answer some of your questions."
Kyohiko smiled faintly.
Ban remained silent for a while.
He came to this space not to benefit the Shinobi World, but to use the alternate dimension to sever the connection between Kyohiko's main body and Chibaku Tensei.
result.
Little did he know that Six Paths: Chibaku Tensei didn't require Chakra to maintain like Chibaku Tensei.
This has led to the current awkward situation.
"If you're just trying to be sarcastic, then you can leave. I've lived a long time; I'm not going to lose my fighting spirit or go completely insane because of one failure."
Ban's tone was indifferent.
He felt regret at being unable to fulfill his long-cherished wish, but he did not harbor resentment or anger because of it.
To put it bluntly...
When two powerful forces clash, either outcome is a respectable victory.
Kyohiko said, "You must have deciphered the Rinnegan's abilities from the Stone Tablet, right?"
"Good."
Spotted head.
At this point, there was no need for him to hide it anymore.
On one hand, Kyohiko is indeed a genius, even more so than he imagined, as he can actually excavate and refine bloodlines, fully developing the genes hidden within them.
Even Hashirama Senju couldn't achieve this level of ability.
Can.
Kyohiko did it.
On the other hand, he saw another direction in Kyohiko.
unified.
By linking interests, creating mutual need and cooperation, a peaceful situation can be achieved.
Although in the end it will still fall apart and there will be a war sooner or later, he felt that it was a reasonable approach.
unified.
Madara had considered this before, but Hashirama Senju believed that everyone should belong to their own country and village, and should not be violated by force.
Madara scoffed at this.
In comparison, Kyohiko is more in line with his preferences.
certainly.
Ban didn't bother to explain. He remained silent for a few seconds before revealing his ideals and aspirations.
"Therefore, I never felt that the Uchiha should be the Hokage, but I have my own demands for peace, and the Senju Clan also has its own demands."
Madara Uchiha said calmly, "You, me, Hashirama are all engaged in a battle of ideologies, with no right or wrong, at least that's how I see it."
"Wrong."
Kyohiko sighed.
His Wood Clone was also sealed by the Chibaku Tensei and was unable to move.
even.
Kyohiko's Wood Clone is still actively using Chakra to create Amber, reinforcing the strength of the entire Chibaku Tensei.
but.
This doesn't affect his answer to Ban's question.
"You and the First Lord did indeed have a clash of ideologies, but I did not."
Hahahaha!
Madara Uchiha continued his maniacal laughter.
He burst into several bursts of wild laughter.
Then, Madara sneered, "That's simply because I lost and you won, nothing more."
"No, no, no, you misunderstand. I didn't mean you were despicable; I just thought you were ridiculous."
Kyohiko sighed.
Then, he thought for a moment and shared his thoughts.
"If I erased everyone's memories, including yours, and then arranged for you to live with your enemy, even becoming a loving family, would you think that would be appropriate?"
Ban fell silent.
He certainly understood what Kyohiko meant.
He and Senju Tobirama were such sworn enemies.
Because Senju Tobirama killed his beloved younger brother Izuna.
"An illusion is ultimately just an illusion."
"Only the weak seek the answer to peace in illusions; such an approach is nothing but self-deception."
Kyohiko answered calmly.
He paused, then added, "Furthermore, I don't believe this technique truly points to the so-called Path of Peace."
"Oh?"
Madara did not respond to the first part of Kyohiko's sentence.
but.
He was very curious about the second half of the sentence.
Kyohiko said, "Did the Sage of Six Paths create Ninjushu and divide the Tailed Beast because he couldn't agree with that philosophy?"
Ban remained silent, unable to answer for a moment.
Black Zetsu was in a great hurry.
Can.
He deliberately pretended to be unhurried, otherwise someone as intelligent as Ban would definitely have noticed something was wrong.
"Sir, please ignore this brat."
What are you trying to say?
Ban ignored Black Zetsu.
Kyohiko said, "That Stone Tablet was left by the Sage of Six Paths. If he didn't want future generations to do such things, why did he write it on the Stone Tablet?"
"If he wrote it, perhaps hoping that future generations would do it, then why didn't he do it himself?"
"Can't he do it?"
His three questions made Ban fall into deep thought.
Why did the Sage of Six Paths leave behind that sentence?
really.
This is contradictory.
From the Sage of Six Paths ' perspective, he simply couldn't explain why the Sage of Six Paths would do such a thing; it was logically contradictory.
He thought about it for a long time.
"Perhaps, he hoped for the descendants of the Uchiha and Senju Clan..."
Halfway through his sentence, Madara himself couldn't continue.
Absolutely impossible.
It is known that fusing the Nine Tailed Beasts can grant terrifying power, and normally, the Sage of Six Paths should pass on this power.
Unless it harbors hidden dangers!
It was precisely this danger that forced the Sage of Six Paths to abandon the Ten-Tails ' power and instead divide it into Nine Tailed Beasts.
Is the Ten-Tails itself dangerous?
Ban cleared his mind, then suddenly felt a jolt of surprise.
Ten-Tails?
He paused for a moment, then said with some difficulty, "Impossible..."
"It's okay, you can lie to me, but don't lie to yourself."
Kyohiko chuckled.
The spots were somewhat damaged.
It wasn't Kyohiko's sarcastic remarks that angered him, but rather the realization that a goal he had believed in for so many years...
It's very likely fake!
Who forged it?
Ban isn't stupid.
He had never imagined that someone could forge something so secretive, so he never had any doubts.
Once the seed of doubt is planted, many flaws will naturally emerge.
for example--
Black Zetsu.
This guy's appearance was just too coincidental.
It was just right!
He claims to be his alter ego, but in reality, he has no control over him. Instead, Black Zetsu has been doing things for him all these years, acting as his "representative."
If Madara were to pass away one day, he would surely trust Black Zetsu implicitly.
but...
What if the Black Zetsu on our side?
Ban was drenched in cold sweat.
If that's the case, what would be the result if he contained the Ten-Tails and then projected it onto the moon?
His thoughts were in disarray.
Then, Madara asked his final question.
Why was the Sage of Six Paths able to maintain that state while he was alive?
"Clearly, the fusion of the Nine-Tails- Tails itself is not dangerous; it only becomes dangerous when two factors come together."
Kyohiko shared his "guess," saying, "One condition is that he is the Ten-Tails Jinchuriki, and the second condition might be the one he wrote on the Stone Tablet."
Stone Tablet...
Ban remained silent for a few seconds, then secretly agreed with it.
Yes.
What the enemy does is what the enemy desires.
The other party altered the Stone Tablet, leaving behind something the Sage of Six Paths wouldn't do, such as "Infinite Tsukuyomi," which clearly indicates that this matter is dangerous.
If you do as it says, it's very likely...
You'll die!
and.
A terrifying being will be unleashed by him.
"So, this is your goal? Absolutely."
Ban's tone was cold and aloof.
Black Zetsu remained silent.
He never expected Kyohiko to pull this stunt, and...
With just a few clues, they were able to follow the trail and completely understand his scheme.
What could he say at that moment?
When there is no doubt, everything is reasonable.
But once doubt arises...
Any explanation would then become a cover-up.
Black Zetsu knows it all too well.
So he simply stopped answering and pretended to be dead, since there was nothing Ban could do about it at the moment.
Human life is finite.
But he is immortal.
At least for now, he's still alive, and there might still be a chance for things to turn around in the future.
Black Zetsu, yet Madara already knew the answer.
He fell silent.
At that moment, Ban felt like a clown, having tried so hard only to impress himself, while in the eyes of others...
He stopped responding.
"Then, sweet dreams."
Kyohiko responded calmly.
Then, using up his last bit of Chakra and the power of his entire Wood Clone, he completely solidified the seal.
After Kyohiko disappeared...
"Hashirama, it's time for me to walk the path you've walked."
Ban muttered to himself.
The next second, his body went still, and he took his own life.
Such a life is truly...
Utterly shameful.
Outside, Kyohiko covered his eyes, feeling a sharp pain.
My eye power is being used up quite a bit!
He blinked, then looked ahead.
Konoha was in complete disarray.
The vast expanse of White Zetsu may not number in the hundreds of thousands, but it is still an unimaginable number.
These people were rummaging around in the soil, stirring up everything under the Konoha.
not to mention.
Kyohiko is no less impressive.
Although the Chibaku Tensei was moved to another dimension due to Chibaku Tensei's actions, it didn't fully take shape.
but.
The houses and land that were torn apart are still vast areas.
The scene was one of utter devastation.
Kyohiko sighed.
The next instant, a Kunai Flying Thunder God, was transmitted to him.
He vanished in an instant.
Not long after, inside the Forest of Death.
Orochimaru looked up at the enormous Demonic Statue, his gaze filled with a hint of fanaticism.
"This is the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path? It's truly magnificent and terrifying!"
He could sense the powerful Chakra within the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path, which fascinated him just by looking at it.
but.
The greater the power, the more terrifying it is.
Orochimaru looked at Minato.
"Is Kyohiko alright?"
"Since he was able to receive the Flying Thunder God Kunai, he should be fine. I just wonder how Madara Uchiha is doing. Also, Madara is really strong!"
Minato couldn't help but feel a lingering fear.
That moment was incredibly dangerous.
If Kyohiko hadn't arrived in time, he might have perished under Madara Uchiha's relentless attacks.
"Kyohiko was unharmed against Madara, which means Kyohiko is stronger."
Orochimaru didn't care.
He walked closer, touched the Demonic Statue, and then took a step back.
"This is still before it has completely absorbed all the Tailed Beast. If it were to absorb them all, it's unimaginable how powerful it would become."
Even more unimaginable...
Just how powerful was the Sage of Six Paths back then?
No wonder they were able to create the moon.
"This power should not be controlled by humans."
Minato Namikaze spoke in a serious tone.
Orochimaru glanced at it, then chuckled softly, "Minato, that's the difference between you and Kyohiko."
"Um?"
Minato Namikaze was puzzled as to why Orochimaru would suddenly say such a thing.
Orochimaru laughed and said, "I am passionate about Ninjutsu research and exploring all the mysteries. There is nothing inherently good or bad about this; it all depends on how you think about it and how you use it."
That kid Kyohiko...
They kept giving him work; they were really ruthless.
Loss is acceptable.
Kyohiko's approach was correct.
Conversely, when Orochimaru collaborates with Kyohiko, his inner loneliness and desires are largely satisfied.
He has nothing to be unhappy about, so why would he pursue such an elusive power as the Ten-Tails?
Can it grant itself immortality?
Orochimaru looked up at the Demonic Statue.
Minato, on the other hand, was deep in thought.
He somewhat understood Orochimaru's meaning, and as he pondered it, a surge of Chakra energy came from him.
Kyohiko appears.
"Kyohiko, are you alright? Where's Madara?"
"He's sealed inside Obito's eye. The seal is successful. After I leave, Madara probably committed suicide."
Kyohiko sighed softly.
A proud person like Ban wouldn't tolerate being deceived, defeated, and then living a pathetic life.
Orochimaru remained silent for a moment after hearing this.
Then he asked, "Is the person behind him that the guy in black?"
"Judging from what Madara said, I guess so. Madara refers to the other party as 'Zetsu'."
Kyohiko answered.
"Absolutely..."
Orochimaru recalled for a moment, then sighed.
That space was extremely mysterious and isolated from the outside world; it was impossible for outsiders to enter.
so.
Even if he wanted to study how the other party did it, he no longer had the opportunity.
Kyohiko smiled and said, "I know a little about your thoughts, um, I should be able to answer... It should be a creation of Yin–Yang Release."
Yin–Yang Release?
Orochimaru pondered for a long time upon hearing this, "Yang Release represents physical power, Yin Release leans towards the spirit, Yin–Yang Release... a combination of two nature transformations?"
"Um."
Kyohiko nodded.
Orochimaru remained silent.
Clearly, this is a powerful and difficult-to-master Kekkei Genkai; with his abilities, it would be very difficult for him to research it.
but...
That's what makes it interesting.
Orochimaru's lips curled slightly as he said, "I understand. Thank you for your answer, Kyohiko."
He was speaking when he suddenly stopped.
Your eyes...
"This is one of Madara's eyes."