Shindai was merrily chasing after Black Zetsu when he suddenly heard Naruto and Sasuke shouting.
"Quick! Dodge!"
Shindai also sensed something rushing toward him.
But when he looked, there was nothing to be seen.
The next second, 'Boom!' Shindai's Susanoo was blasted away.
As Shindai flew through the air, his Susanoo continuously degenerated until it vanished entirely.
Obito's Susanoo suffered the same fate.
Shindai, Kakashi, and Obito crashed onto the ground.
Shindai immediately turned his gaze toward Madara Uchiha—it was Rinnegan Phase!
Because at this moment, Shindai was drawing chakra from Naruto and Sasuke, which contained Six Paths Power. Though he couldn't see the Rinnegan, he could faintly sense its energy.
Naruto and Sasuke arrived beside Shindai and the others using the Shifting Body Technique, standing in opposition to Madara Uchiha.
Black Zetsu, with help from the Rinnegan Phase shadows, successfully broke free and reached Madara's side.
Shindai immediately got furious. "Madara Uchiha, are you insane? That pile of slime has been manipulating you all along! Your body is now a vessel—an offering for Kaguya otsutsuki's resurrection! Don't you get it yet? That Rinnegan and Sharingan on your forehead aren't yours—it belongs to Kaguya otsutsuki!
Once Black Zetsu uses you as a vessel, Kaguya will resurrect herself through your body. Hurry up and stay away from Black Zetsu!"
Madara coldly snorted. "Still haven't given up? This useless persuasion—after reaching this point, you're still spouting nonsense."
A vein throbbed on Shindai's forehead. "You yourself just said we've come this far—who would bother lying to you now? If Black Zetsu is truly just your own will incarnate, then why didn't I join Naruto and Sasuke in fighting you, and instead chased Black Zetsu relentlessly? Am I that bored?
From beginning to end, you've always been just a pawn in Black Zetsu's hands. The stone monolith you saw, the Rinnegan you awakened, everything—all of it was orchestrated by Black Zetsu. [Infinite Tsukuyomi], that eternal peace—it's all fake!
That so-called [Infinite Tsukuyomi] is actually a mass-production system! The God Tree absorbs the chakra of ninja trapped within it and transforms them into White Zetsu, weapons meant to defend against the incoming Otsutsuki Clan from outer space. The entire ninja world will perish, and your dream of creating peace is really just aiding Kaguya otsutsuki in her plan to destroy the world!"
Black Zetsu stared at Shindai in shock, never expecting him to know the truth behind the Infinite Tsukuyomi and even the existence of the extraterrestrial Otsutsuki Clan.
Black Zetsu quickly replied, "Heh, nice little story you've cooked up. If anyone were a pawn, it would be me. My purpose in being created by Madara was to assist him in fulfilling his dream. Since I was born from Madara himself, doubting me is no different than doubting Madara himself."
"Stop spouting nonsense! You've run out of options and are just making up this outrageous story. If Madara no longer needs me, I'll gladly disappear, because that's my duty!"
Black Zetsu spoke with great righteousness.
Shindai was so humiliated his face turned bright red. It wasn't until today that Shindai finally understood one truth:
Only the one who wronged you knows how deeply you've been wronged.
Shindai swore he would never lie again!
Naruto said solemnly, "Madara, what Shindai said is true. The reason why me and Sasuke obtained these powers is because the Sage of Six Paths granted them to us. The Sage told us that Shindai has the ability to foresee the future. Black Zetsu is truly an offshoot of Kaguya Otsutsuki's will—everything he's done has been for reviving Kaguya Otsutsuki!"
Sasuke also added, "Madara, the truth is staring you in the face. Since you did all this for peace, then stop now! What you're doing now is world destruction, which completely contradicts your original intention!"
Madara Uchiha swept his gaze over everyone present—including Black Zetsu.
Black Zetsu felt extremely nervous inside. Right now, Madara's attention was on him, but it still wasn't the moment to make his move.
Suddenly, Madara clutched his forehead and burst into maniacal laughter.
After laughing for a while, Madara glared murderously at Naruto, Sasuke, and Shindai: "What Black Zetsu said is correct. You three certainly know how to spin tales! As the savior of this world, I've already succeeded. Everyone is immersed in the wonderful illusory world. The ninja world has entered ultimate peace. Even when we've reached the final moment, you're still struggling pointlessly!
From now on! I shall kill each of you right here—I won't allow any of you to attain happiness in the illusory world I created!"
Madara unleashed his full power, sending Shindai and the others flying several steps backward.
Just as Madara prepared to strike, Black Zetsu's little eyes suddenly lit up—he knew—the time had come!
With one step forward, Black Zetsu's right hand pierced straight through Madara's heart.
Shindai grabbed his hair in frustration, looking at Madara with an expression of mixed feelings: "No reasoning with a man bound for ruin! If it weren't for the fact that Hikaku is also from the Uchiha clan, I'd curse the entire Uchiha family—they're all madmen!"
Obito couldn't help coughing slightly: "Cough!"
Madara turned his head in shock toward Black Zetsu. Until the very end, he had trusted Black Zetsu—how could Black Zetsu betray him like this!
Madara refused to believe Shindai's words, because as Black Zetsu had said, he himself had created Black Zetsu. Just as Shadow Clones wouldn't betray their original body, how could a consciousness born from him possibly turn against him?
"Why... Black Zetsu?!"
Black Zetsu replied in a sinister tone: "Everything they said is true. You're simply too arrogant. I understand you well—even now, your pride and self-esteem would never let you admit you were wrong! Madara, you're not the savior of the world. This isn't the end—it's only the beginning!"
Having become Immortal Body, Madara Uchiha was in shock. Yet after Black Zetsu pierced straight through his heart, he could not move at all.
Black Zetsu was Kaguya Otsutsuki's consciousness. Once Madara performed Infinite Tsukuyomi, he essentially released a portion of the Seal—meaning that Black Zetsu was now controlling Madara with Kaguya Otsutsuki's will.
Now the dust had finally settled, and Black Zetsu, with no further worries, spoke proudly to Madara Uchiha: "You're not the one manipulating everything. Thinking you're so special—doesn't that strike you as laughable? Madara, you've also been trapped in a dream—a dream I crafted for you!"
Even now, Madara Uchiha refused to believe it: "Black Zetsu, what are you talking about? I created you! You're just my consciousness!"
Black Zetsu chuckled coldly, "Still unwilling to accept it? Everything that bastard Shindai said was true. My consciousness… belongs to Kaguya Otsutsuki!"
Naruto murmured, "Why don't we seal Madara now while we still can?"
Sasuke solemnly replied, "No, it's already too late. Kaguya Otsutsuki is going to revive. Sealing Madara won't matter anymore."
Shindai looked at Madara Uchiha, whose chest had been torn open by Black Zetsu. Damn stubborn bastard! Despite everything, Kaguya Otsutsuki would still be resurrected.
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