Chapter 211

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In a dimly lit secret chamber, the gleaming blade flashed.

"Ah!"

Accompanied by Black Zetsu's scream, Yoei's blade pierced through his mud-like body. Kyomu ignored the scream, his cold eyes drawing out Yoei only to stab again without pause.

"Kyomu! You will regret this!" Black Zetsu spat out, "The future of the ninja world will be destroyed by your hands. You have no idea what you are up against!"

What am I up against?

I know far better than you!

Kyomu remained silent, drawing the blade and stabbing again. On the third repetition, Yoei's blade finally carried a fragment of Black Zetsu's soul, a pale grey piece.

"Kyomu, spare me, and I'll tell you the true secret of this ninja world!" Black Zetsu's eyes filled with terror, and he began to plead, "You desire power, don't you? I know how to grant you the power of all creation and how to make you equal to the Sage of Six Paths."

Hah.

Kyomu coldly chuckled, not responding, as Yoei's blade pierced Black Zetsu's body again.

With a twist of his wrist, he pulled and tore, extracting Black Zetsu's grey-white soul from his muddy body.

Then, Kyomu swung the blade, shattering Black Zetsu's soul into countless fragments.

The soul fragments were devoured by Yoei, and after a couple of seconds, a strong wave of soul energy flowed from the hilt into Kyomu's body.

Blinking, Kyomu took a deep breath, feeling extremely refreshed.

He carefully sensed the changes in his body, a smile curling at the corners of his mouth.

"Black Zetsu, this is your only worthwhile contribution," he thought. "As the third son of Kaguya Otsutsuki, even though hastily made, your soul remains strong and resilient. The information and Yin attribute chakra within are truly treasures."

Smacking his lips, Kyomu sheathed Yoei, temporarily putting aside the sensation of his bodily changes, and turned his attention to the black sludge.

Reaching out to touch it, the sludge seemed to have life, slowly climbing up his fingers like being covered by 'Venom.'

"Such pure Yin Release chakra condensation!" Kyomu couldn't help but exclaim, but he stopped the sludge from continuing to climb up his hand.

Pulling his hand away, the black sludge immediately lost its target and reverted to its original form.

Fascinating.

"Even without a soul, this condensed Yin Release chakra still retains its instinct." Kyomu stroked his chin thoughtfully. "Although not human, Yin Release is about manifesting the impossible into reality. Even without a soul, a life form purely composed of Yin Release still has a strong survival instinct."

This behavior mirrored other biological instincts.

Living is the foremost instinct of all creatures. Even without a soul, even when life is ending, the cells of an undying body will struggle for a while before reluctantly stepping into death.

"Such condensed Yin Release chakra, if absorbed or utilized by someone..." Kyomu's eyes shone with a plan forming in his mind.

To be safe, Kyomu drew Yoei again, stirring the black Yin Release creation.

Sheathing the blade, Kyomu was certain that Black Zetsu's soul had been completely extracted, without a trace left behind.

The Death God's dagger of the ninja world was a true artifact, capable of severing any soul in the ninja world. Against Black Zetsu, an incomplete creation of Kaguya , who had no ability to resist, it was unbeatable.

After confirming there were no hidden dangers, Kyomu looked at Fugaku behind him.

"Minister Fugaku, would you like to try it?"

Fugaku's Mangekyō Sharingan shifted. "Lord Ryukage doesn't want it?"

"I prefer my own power," Kyomu shook his head. "Only my own strength gives me confidence."

"I lack such resolve." Fugaku did not refuse but also didn't intend to use it himself. "The Yin Release chakra that composes Black Zetsu's body, already forming life traits, would be wasted on me."

Looking earnestly at Kyomu, "Lord Ryukage, I think it should be used on a more promising Uchiha."

Kyomu grinned, "Minister Fugaku, are you considering your two children?"

"Yes," Fugaku admitted frankly, "but not entirely. Besides Itachi and my unborn second son, Shisui and Obito are also good candidates. It's entirely up to you."

Kyomu nodded, not distributing it immediately.

The Yin Release chakra condensation that formed Black Zetsu could be as significant to the Uchiha clan's Sharingan as Hashirama's cells.

With proper use, it could cultivate many pairs of Mangekyō Sharingan in the Uchiha clan, and potentially even produce an Eternal Mangekyō Sharingan.

Even if not used entirely on one person, it could serve as a power source for the Mangekyō Sharingan, greatly slowing the rate of blindness.

Perhaps.

Turning, Kyomu's gaze fell on the half of White Zetsu's body on the stone platform, contemplating.

Black Zetsu originated from the extreme Yin Release chakra of Kaguya, whose properties equaled or even surpassed Indra's Yin Release chakra.

If paired with the massive amounts of Hashirama's cells contained within White Zetsu's body, could it bypass the Eternal Mangekyō Sharingan stage and directly evolve the Mangekyō Sharingan into the Rinnegan?

It's quite possible!

Kyomu remembered that the ancestor of the Uchiha clan, Indra, had awakened an eternal Mangekyō Sharingan when he first awakened his Mangekyō Sharingan.

Although the current Uchiha couldn't compare to their ancestor, it was a possibility worth exploring.

"Black Zetsu's body is truly a treasure!" Kyomu marveled. "This thing may lack combat power, but its ability to manipulate Madara and occupy his body shows its uniqueness and the superiority of its Yin Release chakra.

Indra's chakra quality might indeed be inferior to Black Zetsu's.

As for why Black Zetsu lacks combat power, it's probably due to 'solitary Yin not growing,' not because he's weak."

Turning, Kyomu addressed Fugaku again, "Minister Fugaku, what if I give Black Zetsu's Yin Release chakra body to Obito?"

"As Lord Ryukage wishes." Fugaku bowed slightly. "The Uchiha clan will always follow you. Whoever you choose will have our full support."

Kyomu nodded, making up his mind.

He turned to Tsunade, who was conducting preliminary medical research, "Sis, how's it going?"

"Amazing!" Tsunade wiped the sweat from her forehead. "I don't know who created this white creature, but the Hashirama cells within have been stripped of all invasive properties.

In fact... if the fusion is perfect, a Senju descendant, an Uchiha clan member, or even an ordinary person, could likely awaken a weakened version of the Wood Release Kekkei Genkai.

Even a weakened version is still Wood Release, and that's remarkable!"

"Calm down, Sis." Kyomu stepped forward to tidy Tsunade's hair. "Take samples for future research. It would be best if we could figure out how to cultivate White Zetsu's body."

"Are you planning..."

"Yes, this half of White Zetsu's body and all of Black Zetsu's Yin Release chakra body will be given to Obito."

Tsunade hesitated but did not express concerns about Obito's potential future betrayal.

Nodding, she said, "Since you have a plan, go ahead."

"Sis, I'll need you to come up with a surgical plan." Kyomu called Shisui over, who handed him a clay pot.

It contained Kakuzu's Earth Grudge Fear.

"Sis, this is Earth Grudge Fear. If you can use it as sutures, it should perfectly merge Obito, White Zetsu, and Black Zetsu.

Although it's the best guess, you'll need to determine its feasibility."

"You just move your lips, and I do all the work, huh?" Tsunade rolled her eyes, taking the pot.

"Sis, you're the expert in medical ninjutsu, and I trust no one else." Kyomu smiled. "Besides, I need to discuss Obito's consent."

"Alright, I get it. Go on, busy Lord Ryukage." Tsunade started shooing people away. "Everyone leave. I need a quiet environment for my research. Don't disturb me unless necessary."

Kyomu nodded but didn't move.

"Sis, do you need an assistant?"

"Do I?" Tsunade's eyes lit up at the thought of having an assistant.

"Yes." Kyomu instructed Shisui, "Go find the orphanage director Yakushi Nonō and Yakushi Kabuto."

"Yes, teacher." Shisui disappeared in a flash.

"Nonō?" Tsunade clearly knew the name. "She's with us now?"

"Yes, Konoha didn't value her orphanage, so I brought her over."

Tsunade nodded. "Nonō is excellent. I highly regard her medical ninjutsu. Who is Kabuto to her?"

"Her adopted war orphan." Kyomu explained. "I've met the boy. He's promising and worth cultivating."

"An adopted war orphan, huh." Tsunade nodded, waiting as Shisui returned with Nonō and Kabuto.

Kyomu quickly arranged for Nonō to assist Tsunade and for Kabuto to learn from them.

With the research on Earth Grudge Fear, White Zetsu, and Black Zetsu underway, Kyomu could focus on other matters.

Returning to his office, Kyomu summoned Obito from Kirigakure.

"Kyomu..."

A space ripple appeared, and Obito's complaint was heard before he emerged. "My eye power, you never consider it."

With that, Obito stepped out of the vortex, wiping blood tears from his eye.

"Stop complaining. I've found a way to reduce your eye power consumption and even enhance your Mangekyō Sharingan."

"Really?"

"When have I ever lied to you?" Kyomu tapped the table. "But this method requires you to give up half your body."

"What?" Obito's surprise turned to shock. "That extreme, can I survive?"

"Of course, and you might even gain Wood Release."

"Wood Release?!" Obito's voice rose. "Kyomu, don't joke. I'll take it seriously."

Aragami Kyomu smiled, enjoying Obito's trust. "Take it seriously. You only need to consider if you can give up half your original body."

"Will it ruin my face?" Obito touched his forehead, tracing a line down. "Like splitting me in half?"

"Are you crazy?" Kyomu glared. "Cutting you in half would kill you."

Obito laughed, "Just lightening the mood." He sat on the sofa, crossing his legs. "If it doesn't affect my face or life, I'm willing."

"Your face won't be affected, but from your collarbone down, one half of your body will change form." Kyomu turned serious. "Though I'm unsure how Tsunade will proceed, close ones will notice the change."

"Rin would understand and accept it." Obito grew serious too. "Kyomu, without you, Rin and I wouldn't have come together. On the day of the Konoha battle..."

"Don't mention it." Kyomu waved his hand. "You awakened your Mangekyō Sharingan in time, averting the crisis. I only helped a bit."

"But Rin and I remember it." Obito remained earnest. "Kyomu, I truly want to help and support you. Rin would feel the same."

"Then think carefully. Once we start, there's no turning back."

"No regrets." Obito shook his head. "If I can't advance, I might not be able to help you in the future.

I heard there's a pair of Rinnegan in the ninja world now, and even Lord Sakumo couldn't match it.

So I think..." Obito pointed to his eyes, "if they never lose sight, I can do so much for you."

"Good brother!"

"We always have been." Obito grinned. "So, when do we start?"

(End of Chapter)