"From the day my mother created me, I have only one mission: I must not fail here!"
Faced with a seemingly inescapable predicament, Black Zetsu did not give up the last shred of hope. Countless White Zetsu rushed towards the secret chamber from underground at the same time. Since it was Summoning Technique, it must have an external physical form. As long as the power was sufficient to break the physical form of the summoned beast, a sliver of hope for escape could be gained!
Orochimaru, however, paid no attention to Black Zetsu's dying struggle. The defense of the Sage-level Orochimaru of Ryūchi Cave was not something that a mere White Zetsu could shake.
"I've heard you're a product of the Sage of Six Paths of Sage of Six Paths' era. Tell me about that time, and perhaps if you satisfy me, you'll have a chance to leave."
Orochimaru a chance to survive, but Black Zetsu had no choice but to seize it.
As for Orochimaru's words, it wouldn't believe a single one. Even Hagoromo and Hamura hadn't discovered him, so how could an ordinary ninja possibly uncover the deepest truth?
Having witnessed countless schemes and tricks, Black Zetsu is more inclined to believe that this is a common human tactic—stating baseless speculations with certainty to test their accuracy.
So Black Zetsu began his performance quite naturally.
" The Sage of Six Paths... He was the founder of the Ninshu, a man of boundless love, benevolence, and reverence, a source of inspiration for everyone in our time..."
"Stop." Orochimaru interrupted Black Zetsu's exaggerated performance with a hint of boredom, but he had to admit that Black Zetsu's grasp of people's hearts was indeed meticulous. If he denied it outright, it would be tantamount to admitting it in disguise. If he cleverly said that there was no truth about part of the Shinobi World, it would be tantamount to admitting it without being asked.
Therefore, there is only one correct choice—to feign madness and pretend to know the Sage of Six Paths, but only to utter some widely circulated fragments of information. This is how a nobody who knows nothing about the Sage of Six Paths and wants to save his life should act.
"It's a real shame. If I hadn't learned some interesting things from Naoki-kun, you would have really fooled me."
Orochimaru watched Black Zetsu's expression with amusement, observing the psychological journey from shock to anger, and finally to calm.
" Naoki Senju! It's Naoki Senju again! Why does he always manage to ruin the Eye of the Moon Plan's plans, and even know about things from a thousand years ago!" Black Zetsu, who was cursing inwardly, suddenly realized.
Wood Release, Asura, the truth from a thousand years ago, the Eye of the Moon Plan...
" Hagoromo Otsutsuki! This must be your doing, or even Naoki Senju is your reincarnation! Why? Why won't you let Mother go? A thousand years isn't enough!!!"
The angrier Black Zetsu became, the colder his expression grew. Since Hagoromo and Hamura had betrayed their mother once again, then this time it would protect her!
" Orochimaru, traitors never have a good ending. Since you've chosen the wrong path, don't regret it!"
Although it never considered Orochimaru one of its own... that didn't stop it from condemning Orochimaru's betrayal!
Black Zetsu's body melted like ice, part of it merging into White Zetsu's body, and part of it seeping into Orochi's digestive tract.
The White Zetsu, infused with the black liquid, swelled like an inflated balloon, its body expanding and expanding, its surface covered with black tissue resembling blood vessels, causing intense discomfort.
During this process, White Zetsu himself was also not having a good time. Although White Zetsu White Zetsu.
Moreover, the ever-expanding White Zetsu possessed astonishing physical strength; even the Sage Orochi's digestive tract couldn't do anything to it, its muscles couldn't restrain White Zetsu expansion, and its digestive juices couldn't corrode White Zetsu body.
If this process continues, either the White Zetsu will explode first, and Orochimaru and Kabuto Yakushi will have to withstand the force of the explosion, or the Sage Orochi's digestive tract will be forcibly ruptured by the White Zetsu.
In the midst of despair, Black Zetsu managed to find a way out; otherwise, Black Zetsu sealing would have awaited him. However, as the one who carried out the plan, Orochimaru witnessed its failure but showed no frustration; instead, he became even more excited.
"The legendary Sage of Six Paths, the Akatsuki's true target— the Ten-Tails, and even Princess Kaguya, the progenitor of all Chakra who devoured the God Tree Fruit —it's truly something to look forward to..."
Once Naoki Senju possessed sufficient power, these previously unknown pieces of information ceased to be secrets that needed to be concealed, and instead became tools for winning people's hearts.
Don't you see, even Aunt Snake, who single-mindedly pursues eternal life, has become a willing worker, working overtime without complaint...
With Orochimaru's deliberate indulgence, White Zetsu's expansion never stopped. Black Zetsu gritted his teeth, and the Chakra had seeped into White Zetsu's body began to truly release its energy.
No matter how heavy the price, it must not fall here!
boom!
White Zetsu exploded like a balloon that had been struggling to its limit, but the force of the explosion was far greater than that of a balloon.
A section of the Sage Orochi's digestive tract was blown off, and it returned to the Summoning World to heal. It is estimated that the Sage Orochi will not respond to Orochimaru's summons for at least three months. Anyone would be angry if they were summoned and blown up, let alone the generally bad-tempered summoning beasts of Ryūchi Cave.
After the explosion, Black Zetsu made a swift escape. Although he couldn't burrow underground without White Zetsu's help, Black Zetsu's stealth technique, which allowed him to hide in the shadows, could easily fool Indra, let alone Orochimaru.
When Black Zetsu successfully reunited with White Zetsu, he realized that half of his body had been lost. He was originally the same height as White Zetsu, but now he only reached White Zetsu's waist.
Changing its size is easy for Black Zetsu, so White Zetsu will never have the chance to mock its height, but the loss of Chakra is what truly pains Black Zetsu.
That Chakra all came from my mother, Princess Kaguya...
While Black Zetsu was heartbroken, Orochimaru was laughing hysterically, tirelessly collecting the scattered black fragments with Kabuto Yakushi. These black fragments came from Black Zetsu, which meant they came from Princess Kaguya!
Chakra Chakra of Princess Kaguya —this was an experimental subject that Orochimaru would never have dared to dream of. His biggest gain this time was not verifying the truth of what Naoki Senju said, nor the Rinnegan, but these dirty black tissues on the ground!
The Sage of Six Paths is a descendant of the progenitor of Chakra, Rinnegan also originated from Princess Kaguya. As long as one can thoroughly study the composition of Princess Kaguya's Chakra, any Kekkei Genkai will be at one's disposal!
Furthermore, Princess Kaguya also coveted Orochimaru's immortality...
Don't be afraid, give me time, and I will surpass Princess Kaguya!
Orochimaru