Chapter 82 : Madara's Reasoning?

"Is this even possible!?"

"Bloodline Encompassing transcends chakra natures?"

"How can such power exist in this world?"

At this moment, except for a few individuals who had long knew the truth, including Uchiha Madara, the entire ninja world was gripped by an overwhelming shock.

No one paid any heed to Ōtsutsuki Kaguya's Golden List reward.

It wasn't disinterest; it was just that upon encountering this information on the popular and trustworthy Golden List, they were left utterly stunned.

Who had the presence of mind to look back?

This "Bloodline Encompassing" had its origins in the seven fundamental chakra nature transformations, surpassing the limits and boundaries of bloodline limits.

Seven of them!

The Senju Physique, the Uzumaki Clan's Physique, the Ōtsutsuki Clan's Physique, and other clan's Physique with strong vitality were essentially manifestations of Yang Release.

The Sharingan, the Byakugan, and other Dojutsu were essentially manifestations of Yin Release.

The remaining normal bloodline limits were born from a combination of any two of the five basic elemental natures: "Wind," "Fire," "Water," "Earth," and "Lightning."

The most renowned Wood Style in the entire ninja world was the result of Nature Transformation, a fusion of Wood and Earth Release. 

In reality, it required a hint of Yang Release as a catalyst for neutralization, thus standing at the border between bloodline limits and the Bloodline Selection.

The Bloodline Selection relied on the transformation of the three basic elemental natures. At present, the only known example in the ninja world was the Dust Style, possessed by the Second and Third Tsuchikage, making it the sole exception.

As for the aforementioned four chakra natures and Nature Transformations, and fusion of five or more chakra natures which were considered above, were deemed impossible to exist within the knowledge of all ninjas.

Unless one was a God, such feats were beyond reach.

And yet, every day, countless ninja possessing two or more chakra natures would experiment after reaching the rank of Chunin or higher, hoping to merge them and create a bloodline limit to pass down through their clans.

Of those individuals, 99% perished in the process. Only 0.10% survived, and only 0.01% of those actually succeeded. Most of them were either disabled or afflicted with severe blood-related illnesses, leading to a short lifespan.

This underscored just how rare such occurrences were.

The first list released by the Golden List was the Bloodline Limit List, making it exceedingly valuable.

And now, there was a human who had combined all the chakra natures through Chakra Nature Transformation.

Who could dare to believe it?

[Onoki: My old mind is collapsing. What in the world is Bloodline Encompassing?!]

[Senju Tobirama: To put it simply, it transcends bloodline limits and the Bloodline Selection. It combines all chakra natures, granting unimaginable abilities.]

[Orochimaru: In theory, it possesses every bloodline limit in the ninja world. Such power is truly intriguing.]

[Hashirama Senju: As I've mentioned before, my Wood Style is rather ordinary.]

[Nara Shikaku: Ōtsutsuki Kaguya. When I see this name, I can't help but make a bold guess, my son. Have you considered it?]

[Nara Shikamaru: Ōtsutsuki Hagoromo, Sage of the Six Paths, and Ōtsutsuki Hamura all share the Ōtsutsuki surname. Ōtsutsuki Kaguya also bears this surname, is a woman, and wields the astounding power of the Bloodline Encompassing Her identity is quite clear.]

[Uchiha Madara: The progenitor of the Ōtsutsuki clan, the mother of Sage of the Six Paths and Hamura, truly otherworldly!

The identity of Ōtsutsuki Kaguya was not difficult to deduce.

In fact, it could be considered common knowledge.

[Orochimaru: The fact that Ōtsutsuki Kaguya is listed on the Golden List implies that she is still alive. The legend of Sage of the Six Paths has been passed down for ages, indicating that she is incredibly ancient.]

Orochimaru licked his lips, his eyes ablaze.

"Immortality? Eternal life?"

If possible, he would dissect Ōtsutsuki Kaguya and study her thoroughly.

As for other desires, for someone like Orochimaru, who sought knowledge above all else, those did not even exist.

[Onoki: Immortality, true Immortality?]

[Ōtsutsuki Hagoromo: I can't confirm if it's true Immortality, but to my knowledge, three thousand years have not aged her nor has she perished.]

[Terumi Mei: Three thousand years? How is that even possible?]

[Tsunade: I have the same question!]

[Uzumaki Karin: Please enlighten me.]

[Konan: I don't seek eternal youth; I only desire more knowledge.]

Countless hearts were broken, and tempers flared among the women.

But, in the next moment, they forced themselves to calm down.

[Ōtsutsuki Hamura: Asking us won't yield answers. My elder brother and I cannot achieve such a feat. It appears that this is our mother's innate talent. You must find out on your own.]

[Ōtsutsuki Hagoromo: Indeed, the Bloodline Limit List grants rewards that elevates one's strength to a higher level, granting abilities from another world. Onoki, who you mentioned, has regained his youth thanks to the list, so more like him will surely follow.]

[Ōtsutsuki Hamura: Times have changed, and the era of the Golden List is upon us.]

Instilling hope into Uchiha Ran, Hagoromo, and Hamura, they began brainstorming countermeasures.

Ultimately, they unanimously concluded: rely on the Golden List.

This enigmatic entity connecting all worlds held the power to turn the tide.

Their mother, Ōtsutsuki Kaguya, had been sealed away, and there was no doubt that some forces were seeking to release her.

As long as someone with sufficient strength appeared before the seal was broken, the ninja world need not face a crisis again.

[Orochimaru: I'm curious. Where is this Ōtsutsuki Kaguya? Why is the live broadcast dark?]

The Golden List's live broadcast room had gone dark, as Orochimaru pointed out.

If not for Kaguya's shining white eyes that pierced through the darkness like beacons, one might suspect that the Golden List was no longer live.

Facing Orochimaru's inquiry, Ōtsutsuki Hagoromo and Hamura chose to remain silent, clearly having no intention to answer.

And among the others present, besides Black Zetsu and Uchiha Ran, no one possessed the answer.

Black Zetsu, being the sly character he was, had no intention of volunteering information.

Uchiha Ran, with his hidden knowledge of the moon, was reticent on the matter.

"Aunt Snake, it seems no one will provide an answer to your question," Uchiha Ran said, pondering whether to privately reveal something to Orochimaru, who might seek to manipulate him.

Orochimaru, with his intellect on the line, was genuinely terrifying.

[Uchiha Madara: If my guess is correct, she's sealed within the moon. It seems the Sage of Six Paths and Ōtsutsuki Hamura created this moon together.]

It seemed like a question, but Madara's tone was resolute. 

Everyone: ???

[Senju Hashirama: Madara, you're sharp! (Hey!)]

[Senju Tobirama: Ah, my Impure World Reincarnation, will it decrease the IQ of the wicked Uchiha?)]

Tobirama was deeply suspicious. 

Even if he stumbled upon a stone, he'd blame the Uchiha for it. But he hadn't aimed for Uchiha's emotions when he invented Impure World Reincarnation. 

How could he bring his own deception into this?

[Uchiha Madara: You little bastard, you mock me!]

[Senju Hashirama: Madara, I am a god of ninja, specially trained not to laugh often.]

[Senju Hashirama: Unless it's absolutely necessary, hehe!]

The entire ninja world burst into laughter. Only Uchiha Ran observed with slight surprise, "This ancestor is quite clever, to think of this possibility."

"It's just his words, arrogant yet unexpected, but reasonable!" Uchiha Ran's words confirmed Madara's speculation. Since it wasn't stated in the official communication channel, the public remained unaware. However, all present members of the Akatsuki organization heard it.

Originally, Hidan and Deidara wanted to laugh at Madara, but Kakuzu stopped them. 

Konan asked, "Madara didn't talk nonsense, did he?"

"Um!" Uchiha Ran nodded gently, "Look, with Madara's character, he can't tolerate doubts and will clarify."

And so it was.

[Uchiha Madara: You, damn it! I'll resurrect you just to kill you.]

[Senju Hashirama: But what you said is both true and whimsical. I, a simple person, can't lie.]

[Uzumaki Mito: Hashirama, I can't tell if you're being self-deprecating or just full of yourself.]

[Onoki: Madara-sama, your explanation is indeed unbelievable.]

[Uchiha Madara: Ignorant fools! Let me teach you a lesson!]

[Uchiha Madara: Let me tell you, after I activated the Rinnegan, the I performed a technique called Planetary Devastation. This @Uzumaki Nagato can confirm it.]

[Uzumaki Nagato: Who's this? I was busy studying this epic masterpiece. Ahem, Uchiha Madara! Planetary Devastation? There is such a technique, creating a black gravitational core that forcefully attracts all surrounding objects, even the Earth.]

Uchiha Ran's mouth twitched. Did Nagato suddenly become a fanboy? Quite visionary.

[Uchiha Madara: That's right. Planetary Devastation's gravity depends on one's strength and the amount of Chara.]

[Uchiha Madara: In my current reanimated state, with a bit of caution, I can create a sphere larger than Konoha Village. 

Sage of Six Paths claims to be our ancestor and possesses a Sage body and Rinnegan, so he must be stronger than me. Hamura's power isn't much weaker.

[Uchiha Madara: If they collaborate, they can create a supermassive sphere. Though the moon is far away, Ōtsutsuki  Hamura's can transport the Ōtsutsuki clan to the moon. The distance is not an issue.]

[Uchiha Madara: Finally, the one pretending to be my will, Black Zetsu, guided me to achieve the Eye of the Moon plan and, with the Rinne Sharingan, used the moon to cast the Infinite Tsukuyomi.]

[Uchiha Madara: I didn't find it suspicious before, but now knowing he's created by Ōtsutsuki Kaguya, I have to question his motives.]

[Uchiha Madara: If Sage of Six Paths and Ōtsutsuki Hamura teamed up to seal Kaguya, Black Zetsu must be lurking in the shadows, guiding and deceiving me.]

[Uchiha Madara: In summary, the moon was created by Sage of Six Paths and Ōtsutsuki Hamura to seal Ōtsutsuki Kaguya. Black Zetsu is undoubtedly Kaguya's contingency plan, meant to break free from her seal.]

[Uchiha Madara: Black Zetsu, I'll call you that for now. I didn't expect I'm just a pawn in your plan, to break Ōtsutsuki Kaguya's seal. That's fine; if fate let me find you, or you'd be better off dead!]

Madara, whose intellect was extraordinary, was indeed terrifying. As expected of mastermind, who had spent decades plotting the Eye of the Moon plan. His arguments were sound and well-founded. 

[Ōtsutsuki Hagoromo: You're astute. Yes, you've guessed correctly. I can't provide the details, but it's indeed our mother whom we sealed with Hamura.]

[Black Zetsu: Mother? Are you even worthy of calling her that?]

Excellent, the plot was thickening!

This story was becoming more intriguing by the moment!

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