That description of absolute supremacy instantly ignited the ambition buried deepest in Indra's heart!
Ruler of the world!
Embodiment of the world's will!
One person holding dominion over all creation!
Ever since childhood, he had believed in power, in might, in order.
He had always felt that the strong ruling the weak was the fundamental truth of the world.
But he had never imagined that such ultimate, supreme, utterly unparalleled dominion could exist!
In an instant, blazing fire lit up Indra's eyes. His gaze burned, and even his breathing quickened slightly.
He pictured Kaguya reigning over the world, commanding all creation, with none daring to defy her and every living being bowing before her. His heart ached with longing.
This was true power!
This was true supreme order!
This was how the strong should stand!
Black Zetsu took in every change in his expression, sneering inwardly as he continued to strike while the iron was hot, deepening his manipulation.
"Do you understand now?"
"Your father's so-called mutual understanding, his equality and coexistence, his gentle peace-all of it is a lie!"
"He overthrew the world's true sovereign with his own hands, yet dared not assume supreme authority or reign over the world."
"He betrayed his mother and seized supreme power, yet he was a coward at heart, afraid to rule, brainwashing himself."
"That is why he deliberately abandoned supremacy, deliberately dismantled her rule, and deliberately preached a false peace!"
"He isn't merciful. He's weak, evasive, unworthy of his own bloodline and power!"
Every word struck precisely at Indra's heart.
All his past doubts, all his resentment, all his confusion connected in that moment.
No wonder Father was so obsessively stubborn!
No wonder Father insisted on abandoning rule through power!
No wonder Father dared neither contend for supremacy nor rule!
*No wonder