"What do you think of this version?"
"Hmph, what's the point of glorifying Hagoromo's cruelty and cold-bloodedness?"
Kaguya was actually quite dissatisfied with this version, especially since Takemi didn't explain many things.
For example, the so-called Sage of Six Paths was actually an Ōtsutsuki.
"Besides that, Zetsu thinks you're from the moon?"
"Who knows about him? The word evolution was even proposed by me." Takemi shrugged, shaking his head with a chuckle.
"He doesn't know my true identity, but if he wants to play, I can play along. This level is about right."
"Hmph, it's still far from enough."
Kaguya's voice was still as cold, but thinking that she was facing Takemi, she could only shake her head helplessly.
"But since you think it's enough, then so be it. I want to see how he chooses then."
Feeling Kaguya's anger, Takemi could only silently mourn for Black Zetsu.
How he would choose wasn't actually that complicated. From the current situation, he intended not to let Kaguya out. But Obito had already gone rogue, which was why he pulled this stunt.
It was just a pity that all of this was being watched by his mother. If he were to stop Obito...
Hiss, it seems even more interesting.
When Takemi thought of this, an expectant expression appeared on his face. He really wanted to see how Black Zetsu would handle it.
And just as he and Kaguya were pondering Black Zetsu's future actions, Black Zetsu had already appeared on a mountain peak.
'It should be fine now.' Black Zetsu thought to himself.
Although he felt a pang of heartache, because he felt that he was preventing his mother from regaining her freedom, his heart was also incredibly firm.
How could temporary freedom compare to immortality?
"Now, I just need to find a suitable time to take this out and attract Takemi." Black Zetsu muttered to himself.
He didn't want to rush directly into Konoha with people again like last time. It was wartime now, and they all needed to be more careful and cautious.
"What's wrong? Any results?"
When he arrived at the meeting point, Madara immediately asked.
"Do you need me to make a move and just take it?"
"Now is not the time. Takemi and Hashirama are both here. We need to be more careful."
Black Zetsu immediately shook his head upon hearing this.
He explained in a low voice, "But I've basically confirmed the location. It's within the Hyuga clan."
"Hyuga clan? Sage of Six Paths' brother?"
Madara was stunned when he heard this, and then he asked with a strange expression, "Are you mistaken? Don't you know what those idiots in the Hyuga clan are like?"
"Although that's true, Madara-sama, don't forget Kimimaro, Orochimaru's subordinate." Black Zetsu shook his head, speaking very seriously.
"As a member of the Kaguya clan, he needs the Byakugan to suppress the Yang Release that erupts within him. Doesn't that sound very much like the Power of All Creation?"
"What about Takemi? He doesn't have... Wait, do you mean his Sage Mode?"
"Yes, his Sage Mode is extremely special. Those white eyes look no different from the Byakugan."
"Just this, however, doesn't seem enough to prove everything..."
"I've reviewed a lot of information and unexpectedly found that the Hyuga clan's records only appear in the last few hundred years, anything older is almost untraceable. This is enough to explain one thing."
"They weren't here?"
"Yes, and most importantly, I feel that the relic appeared near their clan, so I plan to give it a try."
Black Zetsu felt very tired. Knowing everything, yet having to pretend to be ignorant, and then breaking down all the information and throwing it out.
How painful such a feeling was. However, seeing Madara deep in thought, he knew it was almost enough. What was still preventing Madara from acknowledging it was the Hyuga clan's abilities.
This made him inwardly curse. If only the Hyuga clan had been a little more capable, he wouldn't have had so much trouble! Fortunately, he still had a trump card.
"Madara-sama, there's one thing you might have overlooked." Black Zetsu spoke cautiously, and Madara immediately frowned.
"What is it?"
"Those Ōtsutsuki, their eyes."
"Eyes, huh..."
Madara frowned. This wasn't something he overlooked. Rather, hardly anyone had truly seen the appearance of those Ōtsutsuki.
Such battle repercussions meant that anyone who got close would die, and the only Ōtsutsuki they had ever encountered...
"But Takeshiki's eyes are a pair of very peculiar, seemingly flowing eyes, this..."
"I'm talking about other Ōtsutsuki." Black Zetsu shook his head, his expression somewhat grave as he spoke.
"It's just that they were too far away, so I couldn't be sure, but it seems they possess several types of eyes, and the Byakugan is one of them."
"What? The Byakugan?"
"Yes, it's just that I was too far away to be certain, but that faint white shimmer... I think it couldn't be wrong..."
Black Zetsu knew it was time to shut up. He had already given out enough information. If he added anything more, it would seem suspicious.
And Madara stood rooted to the spot, deep in thought. He still seemed to be somewhat hesitant about the relationship between the Hyuga clan and Sage of Six Paths' brother.
Especially the combat power Takemi displayed, he had never seen it in any Hyuga ninja.
"In that case, go and search thoroughly."
After thinking for a long while, Madara finally shook his head decisively and spoke.
"But I also hope you can be quick and not make any mistakes, after all, this is a critical moment. The Ōtsutsuki and Obito won't wait for us."
"Don't worry, I know what I'm doing." Black Zetsu nodded, finally letting out a sigh of relief.
Once he had Madara handled, then he would definitely go all out to stop Obito. In that case...
Mother, she's safe!
(End of Chapter)
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