Chapter 96: Alive
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The system effortlessly erased the remaining consciousness of Isshiki, allowing Sasuke to fully inherit Isshiki's power.
[Ding! Congratulations to the host for acquiring new abilities.]
[Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining the Byakugan (hidden) (left eye) (can be exchanged with the Rinnegan).]
[Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining the Black Eye (hidden) (right eye) (can be exchanged with the Eternal Mangekyō Sharingan).]
[Ding! Congratulations to the host for acquiring the new Ōtsutsuki bloodline.]
Sasuke's status panel now displayed his new power:
"Host:" Uchiha Sasuke (Ōtsutsuki Sasuke)
"Age:" 18 years old
"Special Physique:" Ancestor of Chakra, Immunity to Ninjutsu, Reincarnation of Indra, Ōtsutsuki Bloodline, Nine-Tails Jinchūriki, Two-Tails Jinchūriki, Perfect Sage Body
"Kekkei Genkai:" Eternal Mangekyō Sharingan, Black Eye, Byakugan, Six Tomoe Rinnegan
"Dōjutsu:" Amenotejikara, Amaterasu, Blood Moon, Heavenly Hand Power, Mahakala, Daikokuten, Black Eye Space
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Sasuke was astonished by his newfound abilities. With just a thought, he could activate any of them effortlessly.
As he focused, his right eye transformed into the Black Eye. Within the mysterious black iris, a faint golden light shimmered.
Sasuke remembered that the Black Eye space also contained a Ten-Tails. With a simple thought, a portal appeared before him, and he stepped through it.
In an instant, his appearance changed. His once-black hair turned snow-white, and his attire transformed into the distinctive feathered cloak of the Ōtsutsuki clan, symbolizing power and purity.
Even his Sky Blade, a powerful weapon, evolved, becoming a six-path-level artifact.
[Sky Blade: A six-path-level artifact, indestructible, capable of cutting through defenses and inflicting wounds that never heal.]
Sasuke now resembled a god, floating in mid-air.
Suddenly, in the darkness, a scarlet eye opened, followed by a massive tail striking toward Sasuke. But before the tail could hit, Sasuke vanished, reappearing at a distance to observe the creature.
It was the Ten-Tails—a grotesque, bloated monster with ten tail-like tentacles, each ending in a palm-like appendage. It resembled an ugly octopus, a true abomination.
Although Sasuke remained outwardly calm, he couldn't deny the excitement bubbling inside him.
The Ten-Tails had been imprisoned by Isshiki for who knows how many years, and it harbored deep hatred for its captor. But despite its fury, the Ten-Tails was no match for Sasuke.
Sasuke activated his Black Eye ability. "Mahakala!"
Black cubes materialized around the Ten-Tails, slamming down with incredible force, imprisoning the beast in place, rendering it immobile.
Sasuke marveled at his own power. Is this the might of the Ōtsutsuki? It's truly formidable... and intoxicating.
Having successfully imprisoned the Ten-Tails, Sasuke exited the Black Eye space and returned to the outside world.
In an instant, Ōtsutsuki Sasuke transformed back into Uchiha Sasuke. He took a deep breath, reflecting on the power he now possessed.
"With this strength, the division in the ninja world is pointless," Sasuke murmured to himself. "If I want something done, I'll make it happen. I am Uchiha Sasuke, and I can do whatever I want!"
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Elsewhere
In Konoha Village, a familiar yet unfamiliar figure with yellow hair stood at the village gates.
It was Minato.
He looked around and spotted Shiranui Genma standing nearby. "Genma," Minato called out.
Shiranui Genma turned to see Minato and was overcome with emotion, tears welling up in his eyes. "Yondaime... is it really you?"
Minato nodded, smiling gently. "Yes, it's me. I've returned. Where is the Third Hokage?"
Genma's expression grew somber. "The Third Hokage... he's dead."
Minato's heart sank. "What about his disciples? Are they still here?"
Genma replied with a touch of sadness, "When the Third Hokage died, only Orochimaru returned."
Minato was deeply moved. 'It's strange how appearances can be deceiving. When the Third Hokage passed away, only the rogue disciple came back...'
Minato asked quietly, "And if Orochimaru hadn't come back?"
Genma's voice was soft, filled with sorrow. "The Third Hokage would still be alive."
Minato stood in silent contemplation, his heart heavy with the weight of the past and the uncertainty of the future.
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