Chapter 136: 132: Inherited History (2)
Inside the reading room, Shiraishi held the heavy documents containing recorded historical events, which had been printed out by a machine, with traces of simple binding.
To stave off thirst during his reading session, Shiraishi thoughtfully prepared himself a cup of tea.
As he turned to the first page, he was stunned by its contents.
"A visitor from space... The Rabbit Goddess Otsutsuki Kaguya?"
He couldn't help but shout "What the hell is this?"
Aliens? Isn't this supposed to be a history of humanity?
Why are aliens appearing in earth's history?
"Shiraishi-sama, I'd advise you to withhold your complaints for now and read patiently before speaking."
Katsuyu suggested, seemingly understanding Shiraishi's thoughts.
After hearing her, Shiraishi refrained from voicing his initial complaints.
With a sip of tea to quench his thirst, Shiraishi delved into the historical records with patience.
The narrative appeared to recount the story of a woman named Otsutsuki Kaguya descending from the heavens, consuming the fruit of the Divine Tree, becoming the first ten-tailed Jinchuriki, possessing the powers of the Byakugan and Rinnegan, and using her absolute might to bring peace to turbulent times.
Her success in calming these troubled times earned her the title of the Rabbit Goddess, bestowed upon her by a grateful populace.
With the people's blessing, she gave birth to two sons.
The elder son, Otsutsuki Hagoromo, and the younger son, Otsutsuki Hamura.
At some point, Otsutsuki Kaguya's personality inexplicably changed, leading her to unleash a genjutsu "Infinite Tsukuyomi." an ultimate genjutsu that ensnared the entire world's population in a terrible nightmares. She began mass-producing biological army known as White Zetsu.
Otsutsuki Kaguya's unreasonable behavior naturally aroused the extreme disgust of her two sons.
To free the world from the grip of the "Infinite Tsukuyomi." Otsutsuki Hagoromo and Otsutsuki Hamura with the assistance of Toad Sage Gamamaru, fought against their mother . In a joint effort, they sealed Kaguya using forbidden jutsus, sealing her on the moon they created, thus saving the world.
With Kaguya sealed, Otsutsuki Hagoromo became the second Ten Tails Jinchuriki and inherited her eyes, leading to the founding of Ninshu.
As for the younger brother Otsutsuki Hamura, he relocated to the moon, where he multiplied their family lineage and safeguarded the seal for generations to prevent his mother Kaguya from breaking away from the seal.
While the account of Otsutsuki Hamura's deeds ended here, based on the faded handwriting, it was speculated that the Hyuga Clan could be descended from Otsutsuki Hamura. However, the reason for their migration to the Earth remained a mystery.
The world below soon entered an era dominated by Otsutsuki Hagoromo, marked by unrest despite the sealing of Kaguya.
Evil creatures and demons ran amok, prompting Otsutsuki Hagoromo to travel around the world, while spreading the principles of Ninshu and the true essence of chakra. While he subdued and sealed various kinds of evil entities to restore order.
For these significant achievements, Otsutsuki Hagoromo earned the world's reverence and was hailed as the Sage of the Six Paths.
The first person to unlock the true nature of chakra.
The Sage of the Six Paths, like his mother Kaguya, gave birth to two sons: the elder son, Indra, who believed that 'power' would bring about peace, and the younger son, Asura, who believed that 'love' would lead to peace.
In the end, the Sage of the Six Paths chose Asura, the advocate of 'love,' setting in motion of a timeless rivalry between the two brothers. Even in death, their descendants would continue this enduring battle.
The Uchiha Clan inherited the eyes of Indra, while the Senju Clan and the Uzumaki Clan, inherited Asura Sage's body.
This chaotic world had lasted for centuries, culminating in the history familiar to Shiraishi.
Decades ago, Senju Hashirama, the head of the Senju Clan, and Uchiha Madara, the leader of the Uchiha Clan, put aside their long-standing feud and resentments for hundreds of years, and jointly ended the chaotic Warring States Period and established the era of one country and one village.
The alliance of the Senju and Uchiha Clan resulted in the creation of Konohagakure No Sato, attracting other powerful ninja clans like the Sarutobi and Shimura Clans.
The following events were already well-known to Shiraishi, thanks to the information he had gathered during his time in Konoha.
The Senju Clan eventually faded from the forefront of the ninja world, while the Uchiha Clan also saw a decline from its past prominence.
"Now, Shiraishi-sama, you can voice your complaints." Katsuyu commented, seeing Shiraishi complete the last page of the document, with a hint of amusement.
Shiraishi sat in a chair, holding the documents, his expression one of indifference.
"Shiraishi-sama?" Katsuyu called out, her voice soft, tinged with curiosity.
"Hmm? Have I finished reading it?" Shiraishi seemed to snap out of a daze, subconsciously reaching for his tea cup only to find it empty.
"Shiraishi-sama, if you wish to voice your complain s, please feel free to do so. Suppressing your feelings can be harmful to your well-being." Katsuyu advised.
"Well, my thoughts are so jumbled up that I'm not sure where to start venting." Shiraishi replied.
In other words, there were so many aspects to complain about that he couldn't pinpoint where to begin—it was all one big grievance.
There were too many points that Shiraishi found baffling.
These included the concept of Otsutsuki Kaguya as an alien, the seemingly endless historical records, the creation of the moon through forbidden jutsu, and the fact that the Senju and Uchiha clans had been locked in conflict for generations due to a father's whims.
Seeing this, what else could he say?
Faced with all this, Shiraishi couldn't find the right words to express his strange mix of emotions.
"So that's the case. It does seem rather hard to accept. The battle between our Uchiha and Senju clan, all based on such an absurd reason." a voice chimed in from behind.
Shiraishi turned to see Ruri and Ayane, who had apparently been quietly observing the historical revelations along with him.
"By the way, when did you two arrive?" Shiraishi asked.
"We came when you seemed lost in thought and didn't respond to my call." Ruri replied, crossing her arms.
Ayane stood up straight and added with great interest, "If this history is accurate, it mens that the Senju, Uchiha, Hyuga, and Uzumaki clans all share a common ancestor—The Rabbit Goddess Otsutsuki Kaguya. That's truly unexpected."
Katsuyu said as well "I can guarantee that the content on this is completely true."
Although it may seem unbelievable, this is the history of the birth of ninjas and the mysterious past that remained shrouded in mystery.
It was a part of history that Katsuyu herself had lived through.
"It's not that I don't believe it, but I doubt many others would. After all, there's no record of this in the history of the Hyuga clan. Maybe it's because I'm not part of the clan, so I haven't had access to that information." Ayane said, looking at Ruri.
Unlike her, Ruri had held a high position within the Uchiha clan and might possess some secrets.
After pondering for a moment, Ruri responded, "Before leaving Konoha, I used my Sharingan to examine the stone tablets preserved at the Naka Shrine. They vaguely mentioned that the Senju and Uchiha powers shared a common origin. As for the rest, I don't know much about it."
"There's no need to doubt this; I believe Katsuyu's account of this history to be true and credible."
Shiraishi asserted, choosing to believe Katsuyu.
The historical data might be imaginative and unconventional, but ninja and chakra were concepts that defied common sense. Both the history Katsuyu presented and Miroku's records mentioned the existence of the Sage of the Six Paths.
"Katsuyu, do you have any clues on Otsutsuki Kaguya coming from beyond the sky?" Shiraishi inquired.
"Regrettably, Shiraishi-sama, I have limited information regarding the precise origin of Otsutsuki Kaguya. Perhaps Gamamaru from Mount Myōboku may have more knowledge on the subject." Katsuyu replied apologetically.
While she had indeed crossed paths with the Sage of the Six Paths, their relationship was cordial at best, and she didn't particularly concern herself with the affairs of the ninja world.
Katsuyu had signed a contract with humans out of sheer boredom, allowing her to witness various landscapes over thousands of years. Otherwise, life would have been boring and monotonous for her.
"Is it that the toad sage again? The prophesied Child Of Prophecy from the time of the Sage of the Six Paths, including the incident with Minato... It seems to enjoy meddling in rather mundane matters."
Shiraishi remarked, placing the historical materials aside with a slight frown.
This information had also shed light on the Child Of Prophecy prophecy, which suggested that the existence of this individual would bring genuine peace to the ninja world.
"If prophecies can determine the fate of mankind, it's the ultimate irony and blasphemy against those who have fought for survival and peace until now. The blood, tears, laughter, dreams, painful history, and unforgettable experiences of humanity will all become meaningless." Shiraishi said.
He viewed using prophecies to shape the future as a negation of all of humanity's past and future experiences. To him, it was the height of arrogance.
For Shiraishi, being human meant facing the full spectrum of experiences, including humiliation, glory, peace, and conflict. It was only by confronting these experiences head-on that humans could learn and grow.
In Shiraishi's perspective, the notion that the Great Toad Sage of Mount Myōboku talking about the prophesied Child Of Prophecy from the Sage of the Six Paths is utter nonsense.
"Is Shiraishi-sama planning to introduce these historical materials into schools as textbooks right away?" Katsuyu asked, changing the conversation after bringing up the Child of Prophecy topic.
Shiraishi's intention in revisiting past history was to preserve the complete, unfiltered history for the benefit of future generations. He wanted people to understand the lessons and experiences from the past instead of simply treating it as raw data.
"Of course, investment is necessary, but I'm considering the timing. After all, the creature known as White zetsu has already appeared, and we must be vigilant."
Shiraishi responded with a frown.
Moreover, the historical materials contained sensitive information, such as the Ten Tails and the dangerous Infinite Tsukiyomi. Decisions about when and how to spread them couldn't be rushed; they required careful consideration.
Frankly speaking, Shiraishi was still struggling with this matter.
Furthermore, he had only just begun establishing the Land Of Demons and hadn't reached a level where they could disregard the Five Great Nations.
Propagation was one aspect; reception was another.
What weighed most heavily on his mind was the existence of the Divne Tree creatures known as White Zetsu.
Their purpose for resurfacing remained unclear to Shiraishi. Their motives for being active again eluded him.
If these historical accounts were made public now, it could attract the attention of these individuals and expose their whereabouts. Shiraishi was still scared of the hidden Sharingan ninja.
"White zetsu are biological soldiers created by Kaguya using the Infinite Tsukuyimi. It's possible that there's an issue with the Divine Tree."
Katsuyu explained, though she wasn't sure of the details herself.
The lineage of the Sage of the Six Paths was immensely complicated, and the historical information she provided Shiraishi only offered a broad overview, focusing on major events due to time constraints.
"No matter what it is, we must first identify the puppet master behind the scenes." Shiraishi declared.
With the acquisition of Dragon Vein Chakra, he had the confidence to face formidable enemies and further increase the strength of his clones.
While building the Land Of Demons, he would also need to keep an eye on these creatures known as White zetsu, seeking to uncover their master as quickly as possible and settling the matter.
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Katsuyu returned to Shikkotsu Forest with the half of the Dragon Vein core obtained from Shiraishi. Its task was to infuse chakra into the core once more to complete the process.
In simple terms, the Dragon Vein core served as an device that automatically harnessed natural energy and transformed it into a speci6 chakra, functioning as a container of sorts.
Previously, the Dragon Vein core was located beneath Roran, extracting energy from the earth. Now, Katsuyu's objective was to channel the abundant natural energy in Shikkotsu Forest into the core, storing a huge amount of chakra for Shiraishi's use in battles.
In its current state, with half of the Dragon Vein core, it could store chakra at a level equivalent to that of a tailed beast.
For Katsuyu, this task was relatively simple.
Among the leaders of the three Holy Lands, Katsuyu boasted the greatest vitality and required the least maintenance.
Moreover, She ruled Shikkotsu Forest alone. Unlike Mount Myōboku and Ruuchi Cave, where the natural energy in was distributed to the other clans for their use.
From an individual standpoint, the natural energy in Shikkotsu Forest was abundant. All Katsuyu needed to do was direct the overflowing natural energy into the Dragon Vein core and wait for the process to finish.
Charging once at a tailed-beast level meant having sufficient chakra for an extended period.
Furthermore, in the outside world, the core could absorb natural energy to produce chakra, although not as efficiently as Shikkotsu Forest.
Katsuyu placed the half of the Dragon Vein core atop a mountain in Shikkotsu Forest, allowing it to absorb the local natural energy. As she was about to leave, she noticed a purple light emanating from the core.
Turning around, Katsuyu's tone held a touch of surprise as she said, "This is a message from Shiraishi-sama to me... transmitted through the soul? I see, time and space travel... I never expected so many things to happe6 during this visit to Roran."
Although the message was brief, Katsuyu had already grasped why Shiraishi had recorded this soul message within the Dragon Vein core.
Shiraishi wanted to leave her as an overseer of sorts.
Katsuyu was genuinely delighted to be entrusted with such an important task by Shiraishi. Yet, she couldn't help but wonder why Shiraishi had assigned her this important task.
Wasn't he afraid that she could use the power for herself?
This level of trust stirred an inexplicable emotion within Katsuyu's heart, a feeling that was surprisingly pleasant.
Undoubtedly, making a pact with Shiraishi-sama had opened up a realm of new and interesting experiences for Katsuyu.
....,...
In a dark cave.
Madara fixated his gaze upon the unique white creatures he had crafted, harnessing the power of the Divine Tree alongside his own Yin and Yang Release abilities.
These White zetsus possessed capabilities surpassing ordinary white zetsu. Although they couldn't match special existence like Guruguru, their strength surpassed that of typical ninjas.
In terms of stealth, they excelled as well, adept at gathering information from all sources for their own agendas.
However, Madara's attention was drawn to one in particular—the sole entirely black zetsu amidst the sea of white zetsus. Its conspicuous black hue set it apart in this albino assembly, which interested Madara.
"Madara-sama, you can call me Black Zetsu." the black creature took the initiative to answer, signifying its submission to its creator with utmost respect.
"It appears that you have special abilities." Madara commented, with Black Zetsu nodding in agreement.
The mutations brought about by the Divine Tree made it challenging to anticipate the traits of these creations.
Nevertheless, Black Zetsu displayed traces of his own Yin and Yang Release, inadvertently becoming the creator of these White Zetsus.
Without further words, Black Zetsu slammed his palms onto the ground, causing numerous trees to sprout with string vitality and strength, like that of Guruguru's Wood Release. As if that weren't enough, these massive trees, fueled by chakra, continued to expand, enveloping the surroundings, both earth and sky.
"Excellent." Madara praised.
While it couldn't match that individual, it boasted a strength comparable to Guruguru's Wood Release.
Black Zetsu then approached a particular special White Zetsy nearby, his eyes betraying a stark indifference.
"Ahh!" The special White zetsu's cries pierced the air.
Black Zetsu vanished from his original spot, transforming his body into a black, fluid-like substance that covered the special White Zetsu, rendering it entirely black.
"Madara-sama, this is my ability." Black zetsu's voice resounded.
"Spirit fusion?" Madara's lips curled into a smile at last.
This ability interested him greatly. Not only was the special white zetsu formidable, but Black zetsu could also control it with ease. The extent of Black zetsu's power surpassed his initial expectations. This ability promised unexpected advantages in various situations.
"Anything else?" Madara inquired.
Black zetsu's eyes emitted peculiar fluctuations, causing the surrounding scene to change abruptly. It showed vivid scenes of Black Zetsu using his mental influence to manipulate the special White zetsu, followed by recorded sounds.
Madara's attention remained locked on the display. "Alright, proceed as instructed. I now have a general understanding of your abilities."
He regarded Black zetsu with immense satisfaction. He found this Divine Tree creature to be more perfect than Guruguru.
The ability to capture and present past events would provide Madara with detailed information and aid in formulating tactics.
"You shall go to Konoha to monitor an Uchiha ninja by the name Obito and document his every action." Madara ordered.
"Yes, Madara-sama." several special white zetsus acknowledged, gathering and departing for Konoha in pursuit of Uchiha Obito.
"Black zetsy, when you proceed to the Land of Rain, maintain constant surveillance over Nagato's activities and prioritize his safety."
Black Zetsu's capabilities made him highly proficient in both monitoring and safeguarding Nagato. Madara entrusted him with this important task.
"I am the embodiment of your will. You can count on me, Madara-sama."
Under Madara's watchful gaze, Black zetsu seamlessly melded with the ground, vanishing from sight. Just like the special white zetsus, it possessed exceptional stealth abilities.
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