The Ancestress of Chakra Is Quite the Libertine
"Uchiha Shingen, thank you for bringing Zetsu here," Kaguya Otsutsuki said. "Although I can learn about what he did from you, it is ultimately different."
Uchiha Shingen noticed that Kaguya Otsutsuki referred to Black Zetsu as "he".
It seems that Kaguya Otsutsuki truly acknowledges Black Zetsu.
In the original timeline, she also tucked Black Zetsu into her sleeve, which was perhaps a form of protection.
At that time, both Naruto and Sasuke had the ability to kill Black Zetsu, so Yin-Yang Release was no longer a guarantee of Black Zetsu's survival.
Perhaps, in the original timeline, if it had ended with Kaguya Otsutsuki's victory, she might have transformed Black Zetsu into a true life form.
After all, Black Zetsu proved with its actions that it was the child who would truly accompany her to the end.
"You're welcome, it's nothing," Uchiha Shingen said. "We've always been friends."
Black Zetsu gave Uchiha Shingen a grateful look.
It had even considered recommending Uchiha Shingen to its mother.
It seems that Uchiha Shingen and his mother have a very good relationship now.
Looking at it from any angle, I actually feel like I'm the one who benefited.
Of course, Black Zetsu this at all; it likes the result.
"You and Old Black can continue your conversation. I'll head out now," said Uchiha Shingen.
"No rush," Kaguya Otsutsuki called out to him. "Since you're already here, there are some things I need to tell you."
Looking at the Kaguya Otsutsuki in front of him, Uchiha Shingen felt extremely uncomfortable, but he still didn't refuse her request.
He originally came to investigate the matter between Sand Village and Rain Village because of Nagato and Uchiha Madara, but unexpectedly, it seems that Nagato is really not there.
With Nagato absent, there's no need for him to personally oversee the remaining matters.
Uchiha Itachi was quite skilled in this area.
Moreover, and most importantly, we can't offend Kaguya Otsutsuki, otherwise...
"Okay." Uchiha Shingen readily agreed.
He's in such a state that even if Kaguya Otsutsuki tried to get rid of him, he wouldn't leave.
Kaguya Otsutsuki smiled slightly, raised her hand, and the surrounding scenery changed.
The fields, Divine Tree, and temples have all vanished, replaced by a grayish-white earth.
The bright sky was transformed into a sky dotted with stars.
Uchiha Shingen looked around; the scenery looked exactly like the surface of the moon.
"This is where I am, Uchiha Shingen. You should be very familiar with this scenery."
No, don't talk nonsense. I've never even used a proper oxygen tank, let alone worn a spacesuit.
"Oh, you haven't been here before? That's not good." Because it wasn't encrypted, Kaguya Otsutsuki clearly read Uchiha Shingen's thoughts. She said arrogantly, "Isn't that what you all say? Mecha is a man's romance; you can't be a man on a battleship."
Black Zetsu: "???"
What is Mother saying? It can't understand.
Uchiha Shingen, on the other hand, added <Star Realm> to his library with a blank expression.
Don't underestimate warships!
Once a warship gets cool, then mechs become irrelevant.
Kaguya Otsutsuki also received an "update notification," and her eyes lit up immediately!
However, she held back.
She still has a child, but she needs to maintain her image as a mother.
After all, in this child's mind, she has a very positive image.
Kaguya Otsutsuki did initially treat Black Zetsu merely as a tool, which was also her original intention in creating Black Zetsu.
If he remains in a state of complete darkness and utter confinement, there's little chance this idea will change.
But now her opinion of Black Zetsu has changed.
Black Zetsu was indeed a temporary creation of hers, but in Uchiha Shingen's memories, she saw a Black Zetsu that she had never anticipated.
She was not seen as a master, but as a "mother".
Kaguya Otsutsuki hated the child's betrayal, but her hatred stemmed from love.
As it turned out, the child she actively sought to love betrayed her love, while her creation did what the child should have done but failed to do—love her, his mother, wholeheartedly.
Kaguya Otsutsuki realized something from Black Zetsu.
She was not alone. While she was sealed in darkness and forgotten by the world, someone insisted on rescuing her, not out of fear but out of emotion.
This moved Kaguya Otsutsuki.
The loneliness brought about by the seal was even greater than after she betrayed the Ōtsutsuki Clan, and Black Zetsu's perseverance was especially precious in such loneliness.
She is not a loser.
"My other child, Hamura Otsutsuki, once watched over me from here," Kaguya Otsutsuki continued. "Of course, he's gone now, and his offspring are unaware of my existence. But Hagoromo is more powerful than Hamura Otsutsuki. He's on the earth, gazing at the stars, at this cage he and Hamura Otsutsuki built for me. His surveillance of me has never ended, so he will soon notice you."
"I met him," Uchiha Shingen said. "At that time, I already possessed the Rinnegan."
"That's why I said you would attract attention, and I feel it's necessary to remind you that Hagoromo has a very stubborn personality. Once he sees you as an enemy, he will find a way to eliminate you."
"I'll be careful." Uchiha Shingen nodded.
Kaguya Otsutsuki's reminder was certainly based on her own self-interest, but regardless of her motives, it made sense to Uchiha Shingen.
The main reason is that Hagoromo Otsutsuki is indeed a very stubborn person.
This can be seen from his attitude towards Naruto Uzumaki and Uchiha Sasuke in the original timeline.
Even though he admitted to ignoring Indra's feelings back then, when he faced the descendants of Indra and Ashura, he still gave Naruto Uzumaki, who was Ashura's descendant, better conditions—he personally summoned the Nine Tailed Beasts to endorse Naruto Uzumaki.
Naruto Uzumaki had indeed communicated with the Nine Tailed Beasts before that, but if Hagoromo Otsutsuki asked them to help Sasuke, the Nine Tailed Beasts would comply.
Because the only person they truly trusted was Hagoromo Otsutsuki, their acceptance of Naruto Uzumaki was based on the connection they saw between the two.
It was also because of Hagoromo Otsutsuki's actions that Naruto Uzumaki became the Jinchūriki of all Nine Tailed Beasts.
In other words, Hagoromo Otsutsuki never really changed his mind; he simply acknowledged Indra's power and hoped that it could be used by Ashura.
It's fortunate that he was a reincarnated body, and the original Naruto and Sasuke were especially special. If it were Indra himself, it would be strange if he didn't explode on the spot and become a genius.
"He won't let anyone or anything related to me go." Kaguya Otsutsuki looked at Uchiha Shingen. "Meeting with him means that your actions have already affected his 'script,' or at least you've obtained the power of Tailed Beasts."
"Perhaps, but personally, I don't take sides; everything is based on mutual respect," Uchiha Shingen said with a smile. "Of course, if you were to give up something like White Zetsu, I would certainly support you."
If Kaguya Otsutsuki could give up on White Zetsu, then because of the Pure Land, Uchiha Shingen would truly have no reason to side with Hagoromo Otsutsuki.
Such an extremely self-centered person is very difficult to deal with.
"If that time comes, I can give you even more power." Kaguya Otsutsuki was not in a hurry. She was more patient than ever before, and she was certain that a conflict would inevitably break out between Hagoromo Otsutsuki and Uchiha Shingen.
Uchiha Shingen was not one to back down from a direct confrontation.
Having lost her physical body, Hagoromo, relying solely on the power of the Pure Land, could not possibly subdue Shingen of the Uchiha Clan, who could borrow her power.
She's actually looking forward to Hagoromo approaching Uchiha Shingen again, because then she can finally meet with Hagoromo.
That will be different from today.
Chapter Twenty-Nine: This Progenitor of Chakra is Too Unrestrained!
Inside the cave, the Kakkō flickered on and off in the occasional breeze.
A snake slithered in, carrying a stick in its mouth.
With a flick of its head, it accurately tossed a branch into the campfire, replenishing the fuel once again.
After pacing back and forth for a while, the Kakkō stabilized, and it slowly climbed back out.
An ambitious member of Ryūchi Cave doesn't pick and choose missions.
Adding firewood and standing guard at the cave entrance are no problem at all.
As a dedicated snake, it firmly believes that the opportunity to show its merits to its contractors is always something it creates itself.
After emerging from its burrow, the snake concealed itself within the vegetation, secretly waiting for an opportunity to be bitten by a kind soul.
People's hearts have changed; good people are becoming increasingly rare.
It felt like its teeth were getting dull.
While a certain snake lamented that social morality was getting worse and worse, in the cave, the Black Zetsu covering Uchiha Shingen suddenly turned into a liquid and began to detach.
Before long, Black Zetsu had already taken shape beside him.
Uchiha Shingen also opened his eyes and first got up to stretch his arms and legs.
Black Zetsu, on the other hand, just stood there, motionless.
After finishing the activity, Uchiha Shingen glanced at Black Zetsu, who was still motionless by the campfire, but didn't disturb him. Instead, he thought for a moment and took out another sealing scroll from his sealing scroll.
How can you have everything with just a pair of sealed scrolls? Of course, it's by placing a seal inside a seal.
After all, he has moved beyond judging income solely by its price; now he only cares about quality.
Unrolling the scroll, Uchiha Shingen glanced to the side; Black Zetsu hadn't made a move yet.
He pressed his fingers on the texture of the word "Feng" and input chakra slightly, and he found what he was looking for.
Bang! Bang! Bang!
What appeared in the smoke from the explosion were a yukata, a sash, and shoes.
Having retrieved his items, Uchiha Shingen bit his finger and used the Summoning Technique once more.
The smoke from the second explosion, carried by the wind, almost extinguished the fire.
A large group of snakes rushed out.
The cave was teeming with small snakes, which quickly filled it.
Uchiha Shingen is using snakes more and more these days, and he's discovered that these little guys are actually quite intelligent. Although Ryūchi Cave's service attitude is questionable and they're very picky about customers, their business skills are solid.
"Everyone, go and guard the cave entrance." Uchiha Clan waved his hand, sending them to help the snake he had summoned to keep watch earlier.
It wasn't that he was worried about the guys at the entrance not doing their best; it was that he couldn't afford any mistakes later on, and he wouldn't feel at ease unless a group of them blocked the entrance.
The snakes slithered out with a whoosh.
They all carefully avoided Black Zetsu, as this dark creature exuded a scent that made them vaguely afraid.
The snakes had been crawling out for quite a while, Black Zetsu still hadn't moved. Uchiha Shingen wasn't in a hurry; the mental connection was still established. After all, it was his first time, so it was normal for it to take some time.
Unlike the original timeline, it doesn't have Uchiha Madara a foundation.
After a while, Black Zetsu finally began to change.
Its surface lines began to change, gradually taking on the shape of a female body.
It's here!
Uchiha Shingen perked up.
At this moment, the color of Black Zetsu's body began to change, and long hair "grew" out of his head.
Finally, with an effect as if ink had faded from the surface, someone who shouldn't have been there at that moment appeared.
He is the progenitor of the world, the one who brought Chakra to this planet.
He's the kind of person who'd rather sit than stand or lie down while watching TV, and he also leaves snack bags everywhere.
Therefore, it is impossible for Uchiha Shingen to use the honorific title "He".
Fair skin is once again exposed to the air of this world after a thousand years.
Uchiha Shingen reacted quickly, draping a yukata over the other person's shoulders to avoid certain scenes that needed to be censored.
Black Zetsu was gone; sitting in front of Uchiha Shingen was a beautiful woman with long, flowing silver hair.
It has the appearance of flowers, the voice of birds, the spirit of the moon, the bones of jade, the skin of ice and snow, and the grace of autumn water.
She is Kaguya Otsutsuki, the Rabbit Goddess and the Ten-Tails in mythology.