"Come on, don't you have another daughter now?"
If Mikoto, Kushina, and the others heard that, their chakra might explode in fury. Their hair would likely stand on end from pure rage.
Hearing Black Zetsu affectionately calling "Dad" in such a sweet and melodious voice made even Tsunade feel a twinge of envy.
Uchiha Shin could already reshape bodies flawlessly. So no worries about sagging or aging here. That bastard had mastered aesthetics at the molecular level.
Mikoto and the others already had babies, and now… Tsunade felt like she needed to double her efforts.
Kaguya Ōtsutsuki, ever the composed celestial, remained emotionally unmoved. Whether Black Zetsu was a slimy sludge or a schoolgirl wasn't much of a difference in her godlike perception.
Uchiha Shin, on the other hand, looked rather pleased as he examined the newly formed Black Zetsu — now a stunning JK-type girl with long, jet-black hair and a prim expression.
He was quite proud. "Damn, my talent for shaping figures is on point."
This version of Black Zetsu didn't possess the old cold, calculating vibe anymore. No, she was now more like a faithful hound, utterly devoted to him. The stark contrast made it even more impactful.
"Black Zetsu, listen. This new body of yours — I made some unique gene modifications. You can freely shift between your original sludge form and this new one."
"Yes, yes, Father. I understand completely!"
Black Zetsu demonstrated immediately. Her palm morphed into viscous black fluid.
With mental control, the liquid twisted into tentacles, blades, spikes — weapons made for death. It could also inject itself into enemy cells, spreading like parasitic chakra threads.
In terms the modern shinobi might understand better — she was like a flawless version of Venom. Pure predatory elegance.
She could embed herself inside a host, amplify their power, and control them from the inside.
Testing her new limits, she dissolved into black sludge again and silently crawled up Uchiha Shin's body, coiling around his neck and shoulders like a sentient scarf.
Ahhh~ The scent of Father…
"…"
Even without verbal expression, her thoughts were loud and clear. Uchiha Shin, through his Rinne Sharingan, could perceive everything.
He winced slightly. "You're way too clingy."
This girl was abstract as hell. Why do you keep snuggling up to me like a koala? You're like that with everyone, huh?
Thinking back to the old days, Black Zetsu used to be tucked away in Kaguya's sleeves like a parasite. Clearly, she had a thing for being close to people — especially authority figures.
Before he could scold her, Black Zetsu offered a logical reason. "Father, I need time to adjust to this form. I'll stay close to you for now. After all, there's no major mission at the moment."
It was simple — she just wanted to be near her beloved father and mother.
Since Kaguya Ōtsutsuki still acted distant and cold, Black Zetsu instinctively gravitated toward the more emotionally generous Uchiha Shin.
Shin had no real reason to deny her company. She was obedient, sharp, and already adapting to modern shinobi behavior.
In time, he would wean her off this clingy behavior and train her to act more independently — maybe.
"Anyway," he said, brushing her hair, "now that the war's over, I've got serious matters to handle."
Tsunade, who had just joined the group, let out a deep sigh. "Even though the war's finished, there's still a mountain of clean-up."
She turned toward Uchiha Shin, looking deadly serious. "You better help me, Shin. I need someone to stabilize the Daimyō councils, integrate rebel factions, and deal with rebuilding the Five Great Nations. It's not just about having them submit chakra-wise."
"…"
Uchiha Shin stared blankly for a second. Then bam — he vanished using Kamui.
"I have something urgent to take care of! I need to go track down Ōtsutsuki Isshiki. Later!"
"Wait! I'm coming too."
Kaguya Ōtsutsuki calmly opened the Yomi Hirasaka, stepping into the rift without emotion.
Tsunade, now left alone, suddenly wished she had a ladies' smoke break.
"Damn it! That good-for-nothing man! The only time he's not lazy is when he's putting in the work between the sheets!"
She took to the skies, chakra-enhanced boots cracking stone, muttering to herself.
Mei Terumi, Temari, and Pakura — none of those women would be spared from what she had planned. Even her latest apprentice, Shizune, would be dragged in for what could only be described as legalized child labor.
Delegation was now Tsunade's art form. And thanks to Shin's genjutsu-tweaked loyalty bonds, she could trust them all implicitly.
"Fine. Since Shin can pass off all his duties to me, I'll just pass them off to others! Easy!"
She even smiled at the idea.
Meanwhile, Uchiha Shin hadn't gone far. Once Kaguya caught up, he pulled her into a secluded forest clearing.
Hiss…! It wasn't like the spiritual merging before. No, this felt raw and primal again — a fresh experience.
Despite Black Zetsu's presence, Uchiha Shin didn't bother to hold back.
Sensing this, Black Zetsu quietly shifted form and subtly… assisted.
Wrapping herself gently around his limbs and torso, Black Zetsu began adapting to combat movement and tactile control — as if syncing with his body like chakra armor.
From this, Uchiha Shin learned how to "wear" her.
She could become body armor — soft on the inside, but with elite-level defense. Her upper body could transform back into her humanoid form while using back pressure to propel Shin into the air or launch counterattacks.
Each moment revealed new applications — as if she'd become a mix between the Susano'o and a living battle suit.
During all this experimentation, Black Zetsu tried something strange.
"Father," she said softly, "I think… I can split off part of myself."
Half-girl, half-sludge, she raised her right arm and — plop! — dropped it like a loose glove.
Even Uchiha Shin, accustomed to strange shit, twitched at the sight.
Snap!
The black mud on the ground didn't just melt away. It pulsed, twitched… then reshaped.
A smaller Black Zetsu emerged — a childlike girl, five or six years old in appearance, with the same glossy black hair and striking crimson eyes.
At the same time, the original Black Zetsu's form regressed to that of a twelve-year-old.
The two stood side by side — a pair of mini shinobi sisters — and bowed respectfully.
"Father," they said in perfect sync, "this is a new ability. I can split into autonomous clones that retain mind-link access with me."
"We share sensory perception, tactical awareness, and jutsu synchronization."
The elder Zetsu added, "You're probably looking for the leader of Kara, correct? I'll dispatch a clone to search immediately."
The little one added cheerfully, "I'll go too! Teehee!"
Their faces were too adorable, their voices too harmonious — like they were auditioning for a genin idol team.
Uchiha Shin rubbed his temple.
First he created a living weapon.
Then she became an armor suit.
Now she could clone herself and send tiny assassins to search for alien threats like Isshiki.
This... this was the peak of bizarre parenting.
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