socalfunplaces Chapter 102: Black Zetsu's Sage Technique
Chapter 102: Black Zetsu's Sage Technique
[When I watched Naruto before, I clearly remembered that Uzumaki White Zetsu was also called Uzumaki White Scroll, or Flying, or Kite. Why is it that now when I watch it, I don't see the name Uzumaki White Scroll anymore? Sorry, it was called Uzumaki White Scroll for the first few chapters. I'll change that when I have time.]
"Hmm... this incarnation of Asura..."
Wanci gently stroked his chin with his fingertips, his whole body moved slightly, and his figure instantly transformed into a wisp of thin mist.
It vanished silently among the pillars of the Six Paths Hall.
The next instant, the thick fog solidified, and a figure dressed in a plain white Taoist robe landed steadily behind the Thousand-Handed Crane.
Wanci's hair and beard were all white. He stroked his long beard, and his otherworldly appearance blended perfectly with the ancient shrine.
At this moment, Senjutsu-zuru was intently wiping the incense table in front of the Sage of Six Paths' altar, her eyes lowered.
Incense smoke curled inside the hall, and sunlight streamed through the carved windows on the roof, falling on his slender profile and softening his features.
Thousand Hands Crane was completely unaware of the presence of someone behind her until the sound of ten thousand footsteps suddenly brought her back to her senses.
"Ah!" Senju Tsuru cried out in fright.
"Hehe, young friend, you are quite focused."
Wan Ci spoke softly, his tone carrying a hint of gentle laughter.
Senju Tsuru quickly turned around, clutching her chest to calm her rapidly beating heart.
"Uncle, your sudden appearance startled me! You gave me a fright!"
"Of course I dare not slack off."
"The Six Paths Palace is the sacred ground of the Senju clan. When on duty here, not a single careless mistake can be tolerated."
After saying this, Thousand-Handed Crane bowed respectfully and solemnly to the portrait of the Sage of Six Paths in the hall.
Wanci watched this scene unfold and nodded silently in his heart.
This attitude was far more respectful than that of Uchiha Sa in the Six Paths Palace in Nakagawa.
"Uncle."
Senju Tsuru scratched his head, a look of confusion on his face.
"I was just an ordinary person and did not notice your arrival. I was very rude."
"But I noticed the ritual procession had already dispersed. Why are you still here at the shrine?"
In Tsuru's view, the old man in front of him was probably a reclusive elder of the Senju clan, which was why he appeared in the hall so quietly.
"hehe..."
Wan chuckled twice and slowly walked to the altar.
His gaze fell on Senju Tsuru's slender figure, and he slowly spoke: "Young friend, are you perhaps unwell? I suppose you are unable to refine chakra."
"Um.. "
Upon hearing this, Senju Tsuru stiffened slightly, a barely perceptible hint of sadness flashing in her eyes.
This was no secret within the Senju clan; his inability to refine chakra since childhood had become a well-known regret among the clan.
He nodded silently, his voice low: "You're right."
Wanci stood with his hands behind his back, his gaze fixed on Qian Shouhe, his tone inquiring: "Young friend, are you content to be an ordinary person for the rest of your life?"
Upon hearing this, Senju Tsuru sighed softly, a hint of relieved melancholy in her eyes: "There's nothing I can do either. I used to think this was a terrible thing, but now that I've been in the Six Paths Palace for a long time, I've gradually come to take it less seriously."
"That's it then, leaving it to fate is fine too."
As the Thousand-Handed Buddha spoke, his tone was full of calm acceptance of whatever came his way, and he truly showed no resentment whatsoever.
Wanci raised an eyebrow slightly upon seeing this.
This generation of Asura reincarnation is much more "laid-back" than he expected.
He pondered this in secret countless times. Since the reincarnations of Indra and Asura, the two had never crossed paths, let alone had that fateful duel.
Could it be that Uchiha Sa won this duel without a fight?
"Old man, all I want now is to stay peacefully in this Six Paths Hall and keep the Sage of Six Paths company."
"I spend my days reading books and sweeping the hall; my life is quite leisurely. As the son of the clan chief, even if I don't cultivate, the clan can ensure that I have enough to eat and wear, and I have hot soup and noodles to fill my stomach every day. I am content with this kind of life."
As Senju Tsuru spoke, a faint smile appeared on her face, her eyes showing no resentment, only contentment with her current peaceful life.
Looking at him like this, Wanci knew in his heart that this generation's Asura reincarnation had truly given up completely.
"In that case, I won't disturb you any longer."
Wanci spoke softly, his robe sleeves fluttering slightly as he walked slowly towards the outside of the Six Paths Hall.
Thousand-Handed Crane hurriedly rose to see him off, quickly chasing after him out of the hall, only to see a gentle breeze carrying incense ash across the corridor.
The white-robed old man had vanished without a trace, leaving not even a trace of his presence.
"Huh? Why are you walking so fast?"
Senju Tsuru scratched his head, looked around in confusion, and after confirming that no one was around, he raised his hand and yawned lazily, his eyes showing signs of weariness.
"It's already noon, time to go back to the side hall for a nap."
He muttered something, then slowly turned around and walked towards his residence at the back of the shrine, his slender figure quickly disappearing into the shadows of the temple.
Myobokusan, Changshen Peak.
The mountaintop was shrouded in mist.
Wanci stood on the edge of the cliff, gazing at the surging sea of clouds and gently shaking his head.
"The reincarnation of Ashura has completely given up and has no will to win. On the other hand, the reincarnation of Indra, Uchiha Sa, is arrogant and domineering, with her sharp edge fully exposed. She is 90% sure to win this fateful duel."
Wanci paused slightly, lightly tapping his sleeve with his fingertips, his tone becoming more indifferent: "However, I have already interfered enough with the destiny of the ninja world. Since Senju Tsuru is content with a peaceful life, there is no need for me to intervene further."
A soft sigh spread out, and a hint of regret flashed in Wanci's eyes: "It seems that this duel has ended before it even began. If we want to see the bloodshed between Indra and Asura, we can only wait for the next generation to reincarnate."
As the seasons change and the weather shifts...
A year has passed in the blink of an eye.
The year 231 of the Ninja Calendar was destined to be a year that shook the ninja world.
Uchiha clan leader Uchiha Sa used an iron fist to expand the clan, leading the clan's elite forces in a major war that resulted in the annihilation of three smaller ninja clans in the surrounding area.
The surrounding ninja clans were all on edge, fearing that the Uchiha's forces might turn against them at any moment.
Meanwhile, within Mount Myoboku, a major event has also come to a close.
After a year of arduous training, Black Zetsu finally succeeded in mastering the Myoboku Mountain Immortal Technique.
On Changsheng Peak, an immortal, a frog, and a peerless being stand facing each other.
Ten thousand times, standing still before the stone, the immortal frog, Fukasaku, squatted on the blue stone beside him, and Black Zetsu stood with his head bowed in front of the two, his body surrounded by a faint aura of immortal power.
"Immortal, all the immortal techniques I cultivate are auxiliary arts, without any direct offensive power."
Black Zetsu spoke respectfully, explaining his immortal technique in detail: "My abilities can only be effective when they are attached to a host."
"The Immortal Technique: Fusion Art can attach immortal power to the host's body, amplifying their strength, perception, and reaction."
"It can also help the host refine and condense chakra, and even absorb natural energy to transform it into sage techniques."
"Even an ordinary person with no background can become a top ninja after I attach myself to them."
Black Zetsu then changed the subject, pointing out the drawbacks of magic.
"However, this technique has a flaw. Once I leave the host, all the power that the other party obtained from me will dissipate completely, returning to its original state."
"Correspondingly, once I am separated from my host, I will also be unable to use any ninjutsu."
"Oh? That's similar to my Toad Twin-Life Technique."
The creature beside him, Shen Zuo, nodded quack.