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Senju Tsuru and Uchiha Sa stood several ters apart, facing each other across the forest floor.
"So fast..." Tsuru tried to look calm as he faced Uchiha Sa's crimson Sharingan. Inside, his heart pounded so hard it made his chest ache.
She was the Uchiha Clan's first female leader and known as the fastest fighter in the Shinobi world. People said her Body Flicker was so fast that even the Hyūga clan head couldn't keep up.
Black Zetsu, on the other hand, stayed calm. He watched Uchiha Sa through Tsuru's eyes with a hint of dismissive judgnt. 'So this is Indra's reincarnation in this generation? Each one really is worse than the last...'
Even though people called her the fastest in the Shinobi world, Black Zetsu thought she was just average compared to other prodigies he had seen.
"You're from the Hatake Clan, aren't you?" Uchiha Sa angled her long sword, its cold blade catching the light from her sharp eyes and icy expression.
"..." Her Sharingan stayed fixed on Tsuru. Her voice was cold and left no room for argunt. "Why are you here? Is the Hatake Clan joining this war too? Answer , and I'll make your death quick."
Black Zetsu drew a steady breath. "Tsuru, do you trust ?"
Tsuru did not hesitate. "Of course I do! Sage, you gave a second life."
His voice was steady and full of trust, with no hint of doubt.
Black Zetsu nodded, looking satisfied. "Then I'll take control of your body now. You'll fall asleep for a bit. Don't worry, I won't hurt you. I just need to handle what's happening."
"Okay!"
Tsuru agreed at once.
He closed his eyes and let Black Zetsu take over. His mind slipped away, sinking into sleep.
Black Zetsu's will took over completely.
When Tsuru opened his eyes again, they were filled with darkness. Black markings spread across his skin, and a dark aura surrounded him. His eyes turned pitch-black, making him look possessed.
In that instant, Black Zetsu understood everything.
The Grand Sage's true plan had been hidden in those vague instructions from the start.
If Manji wanted Senju Tsuru to lose, he wouldn't have sent Black Zetsu. He could have just done nothing. Against soone like Uchiha Sa, Tsuru would have died for sure.
By sending Black Zetsu, the Grand Sage clearly wanted Tsuru to survive and win this fight.
He didn't say it outright because of his pride. That's why he made rules like "Don't use the Mayfly Technique to escape" and "offer appropriate help."
After all this ti together, Black Zetsu understood Tsuru's true nature. Tsuru deeply respected the Sage of Six Paths, and that made him worth helping.
If soone who truly respected the Sage of Six Paths still t a bad end, then fate was unfair.
With his mind made up, Black Zetsu no longer hesitated.
The Grand Sage's rules banned the Mayfly Technique and Sage Arts, but let him help Tsuru in a crucial mont.
This standoff was clearly one of those monts.
..............
Tsuru slowly spoke, but his voice was no longer the sa. "Fine. From here on... we switch players."
Switch players?
Uchiha Sa's brows snapped together, and her scarlet Sharingan narrowed to a thin line.
The Senju in front of her was now surrounded by thick black mist. It gave off a cold, biting feeling. He no longer looked like the panicked person he had been before, but rather sothing strange and frightening.
"Don't tell this is so crooked forbidden art..." Uchiha Sa tensed, feeling a chill of danger run up her spine.
"Oh... how scary~" Seeing Tsuru's ghostly look, Uchiha Sa blurted it out, but her voice stayed steady and fearless.
Who was she?
She was the Uchiha Clan's female leader, known throughout the Shinobi world. She was bold enough to flirt with the Sage of Six Paths in writing. Black mist and a creepy possession didn't scare her. Even if a real ghost or the Sage himself appeared, Uchiha Sa would still fight head-on.
She quickly hid any surprise. Her long sword pointed straight at Black Zetsu's host, and her Sharingan spun fast.
Just as things were about to explode, Black Zetsu suddenly moved Tsuru's body.
He dropped to his knees. "THERE WERE TOO MANY PEOPLE EARLIER, SO I COULDN'T GET AWAY. I'M KNEELING NOW. COULD YOU SPARE MY LIFE?"
Black Zetsu made Tsuru beg with a miserable face.
The surrounding Uchiha pursuers froze as one.
A heartbeat later, they looked at each other and burst into laughter. "Hahahahaha! This brat spent all that ti playing ghost, and he's just a coward afraid to die!"
"You've got to be kidding ! I thought he had so world-shaking trump card, but he just knelt and begged!"
"..." Uchiha Sa's mouth twitched. She looked both shocked and at a loss for words.
She thought this was going to be sothing big. Turns out it really was big—just a big joke.
Still, Uchiha Sa kept her face calm and stayed alert. She wasn't easy to trick.
As the others laughed and let their guard down, Black Zetsu, controlling Tsuru, glanced around with a sly smile.
Without warning, he snapped his hand up and hurled out a smoke bomb he had prepared in advance.
Poof!
Thick white smoke burst out, hiding Tsuru from view and blocking everyone's sight.
While the pursuers were blinded and slow to react, Black Zetsu found the weakest spot in their circle. He made Tsuru dash for it, moving like an arrow shot from a bow.
Who was Black Zetsu??
He was a survivor above all others!!
With so many enemies, a clan head there, and the Hagoromo Clan on the way, fighting directly would be suicide.
So there was only one answer.
Run.
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Mount Myōboku
Kaguya and Manji's eyes t.
Manji's gaze was clear and deep, as if hiding sothing unfathomable.
Kaguya felt uneasy for no clear reason. She quickly turned away, avoiding his eyes.
"Manji, when will it return?" She gripped her sleeve and spoke softly, her voice a little awkward.
"Mm..." Manji's face stayed cold, and he kept his distance. His voice was flat. "It will probably take so ti."
After speaking, Manji looked at Kaguya. His eyes darkened a little, giving a clear warning. "You'll stay in Mount Myōboku for now. Live on my Longevity Peak, and don't get any ideas you shouldn't."
In truth, Manji had no concerns... His killing-intent perception had not reacted in centuries.
Because no one could threaten him. He wasn't worried about Kaguya trying to co back to life or plotting in secret. The warning was just a formality.
Kaguya lowered her eyes and nodded quietly, her lashes trembling.
"I understand."
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