Zombie Sage in Naruto

Chapter 214 The Ancestor Returns to the Uchiha Clan

The essence of Zetsu is a living, vast information network, and Black Zetsu is particularly special, as it can perfectly utilize the root systems of plants in the earth to transmit information. Black Zetsu possesses all the abilities that White Zetsu has, and is even stronger.

Tobi is quite special; he is the true son of the Divine Tree. However, neither Madara nor Obito recognized Tobi's extraordinary strength and supporting role; they did not truly distinguish Tobi from the other White Zetsu.

To some extent, Tobi might be the White Zetsu that Kaguya truly wanted to create—in fact, Tobi is probably a half-finished product, a transitional product to become a Divine Tree Man.

"It's getting more and more lively."

Kaede Tsukasa took in everything. He not only stared at the three Uchiha facing off, but also saw Madara, who was ready to make a move at any moment.

Tonight, at least one of these clansmen with top-tier talents will suffer a major loss. Obito thinks Itachi must supply him with chakra, Shisui thinks Obito should pay the price for his recklessness, and Madara thinks he should take the opportunity to gouge out Obito's Eternal Eye.

Kaede didn't actually realize Tobi's plan, but that didn't stop him from keeping a close eye on him as usual.

This is the Son of the Divine Tree, certified in the official guidebook. Before the Otsutsuki clan frequently entered the ninja world, Tobi was a unique and special product. Only after the appearance of the Divine Tree Man can the value of "Son of the Divine Tree" be further highlighted.

Unfortunately, Ah Fei had already been killed by then, and no one had the opportunity to truly tap into his potential value.

"The principle behind the birth of the Divine Tree Man is the combination of the divine technique 'Claw Mark' with the Ten-Tails, which briefly puts the Ten-Tails into a special form, enabling it to create a split entity called 'Claw Stain'."

Kaede Tsukasa pondered.

These split entities have only a frenzied instinct to devour. Each time they bite a person, they can instantly absorb all of that person's chakra and devour them. The split entity itself will gradually become a tree, completely enveloping the person inside.

Next, the Ten-Tails will absorb the genes of these people, eventually giving birth to clones of everyone with the Rinnegan, which are the God Tree People.

Adult Sasuke, Kazamatsuri Moegi, and others all met their demise, being devoured by the split entity, which then created clones of them.

The working principle of Claw Gravy is somewhat similar to that of Afei. Both require "devouring" a human and combining with that human's genes, bloodline, and power to unleash a stronger force.

Furthermore, Afei's intelligence and self-awareness far surpass those of Claws, a humanoid beast with only instincts. In terms of convenience and agility, Afei is far superior, especially in that he can easily change the individuals he devours.

No one knows what level Afei, this haphazardly developing son of the divine tree, will reach once he gets on the right track. Even Kaede Tsukasa doesn't know, but that doesn't stop him from habitually paying appropriate attention to Afei.

As he watched, Kaede Tsukasa realized something was wrong.

Because Obito suddenly stopped moving, he only had a dozen seconds to make a move. Otherwise, once the many members of the Uchiha clan arrived, Obito would have had even less of a chance to strike.

"I see, so that's how it is." Kaede Tsukasa smiled.

On the other side, Obito was filled with extreme shock and rage!
"Ah Fei, what are you doing?! Why are you trying to take control of my body?"

"Sorry, Obito, you shouldn't waste your time on this."

"What nonsense! Capturing Itachi will grant me eyes that will never go blind, and I'll also get the Rinnegan—"

“That kind of thing isn’t important. You have to be more important than all of that. I can’t wait.”

Afei replied, "The years we've spent together haven't been the happiest, but they haven't been bad either. I can only apologize to you; you're the only one who's right for me."

"Hmph, I don't know what you're up to, but don't think you can control me so easily!"

Tobi did intend to control Obito's body and directly activate the Great Sun Spirit Eye Technique to escape, but he encountered fierce resistance from Obito and could not directly control the Mind Reflection Eye, so he could only leave using a clumsy method.

Immediately afterwards, under the bewildered gazes of Itachi and Shisui, Tobi forcibly controlled Obito's body to slowly merge into the ground.

But those who had been secretly observing for some time took action at that moment.

Pfft!

Obito suddenly let out a shrill scream as a large number of black rods suddenly emerged from his body without warning. They were densely packed and extremely sharp, even piercing through Tobi's white body before he could react.

"What's going on? Shisui, is this a secret technique you've been secretly practicing?" Itachi exclaimed in surprise!
Shisui looked on in astonishment, completely unprepared for such a bizarre turn of events: "It wasn't me, I don't know this kind of technique at all."

He realized that Obito and Tobi had started fighting each other for some unknown reason, and that Tobi was trying to escape with Obito. But in the blink of an eye, both of them seemed to be attacked by an unfamiliar technique... Had a third person intervened? Who could it be?!
Just then, figures appeared one after another. The Uchiha clan members who rushed over quickly surrounded the secluded alley.

These people, who were originally full of vigor and wanted to help Zhishui and his family members to severely punish the enemy, were stunned when they saw the situation on the scene.

"As expected, this green Susanoo is Shisui's eye technique. He can unleash a Susanoo with the power of just one eye that is no less than the Hokage's two eyes? He truly deserves to be called a genius of the clan!"

"Why is it Lord Obito lying on the ground? And judging from his appearance, he was Shisui's opponent, yet he was defeated by Shisui?"

"That strange black rod... could this be Shisui's eye technique?"

"Itachi, what's going on? Weren't you training with Shisui? Why did you get into a conflict with Obito?!"

Fugaku rushed to the scene himself. After seeing the scene, he was relieved that his son was alright, but also felt a great headache.

Even the most simple-minded and impulsive individuals were now staring at each other, too afraid to move. They could all roughly understand what had happened—but why?
Itachi hurriedly said, "Father, Lord Obito wants—"

"You want to spar with us and guide our training, right, Itachi?" Shisui interrupted.

"Yes, that's right, but I don't know why Lord Obito suddenly collapsed to the ground."

Itachi and Shisui spoke one after the other. They would not make any divisive remarks in this situation, as it would be detrimental to the stability of the clan and the village—besides, all of this was simply too incomprehensible to Itachi.

Obito claimed he was the reincarnation of Indra, and was willing to commit such a traitorous act to attack him; Shisui, on the other hand, said he had attacked the Fourth Hokage, which is why the Fourth Hokage gouged out his eyes...

Even with Itachi's high intelligence, his brain seemed to be malfunctioning at this moment, unable to process what was happening. Could these unknown undercurrents be hidden beneath the seemingly peaceful surface? Indeed, his previous understanding of his clan and village was far too superficial; he needed to experience more to arrive at his own conclusions.

Obito's screams gradually subsided, and he gasped for breath, like a broken bellows, a testament to the terrible feeling his battered body was giving him.

"Obito, we're all here! What happened? Who attacked you!"

As the clan leader, Fugaku felt obligated to step forward and examine the numerous black rods that pierced through Obito's body at a closer distance.

"Get out of here! This is not something an incompetent guy like you can handle. Yin-Yang Release creations can only be made and controlled by those who have come into contact with the power of the Six Paths!" Obito trembled all over, and his irritable voice came from Tobi's body.

He no longer needs to worry about why Tobi suddenly betrayed him—Tobi was created by Madara from the Gedo Mazo, so it must have been Madara's scheme!

"Ah Fei, I didn't expect you to still choose to stand on that guy's side. He's dead! Before long, I'll have power comparable to his, and I can do everything he could and couldn't do! But you actually betrayed me?"

Obito muttered angrily, somewhat disappointed.

“I didn’t do it. I planned to take you away from Konoha, but I didn’t intend to attack you directly,” Tobi said.

"That's easy for you to say. You don't even have the right to make a decision in front of that guy, do you?" Obito said sarcastically. "In the end, you're just a cheap tool."

At this moment, Fugaku shouted, "Obito, who are you talking about? Who attacked you?"

"it's me."

A cold voice came from behind the crowd. Several Uchiha clansmen hurriedly turned around and subconsciously took out kunai and threw them. But in an instant, a violent airflow burst out, turning into a brief hurricane. The almost solidified blue chakra overturned all of them.

An unfamiliar figure came into view of the people present.

"This terrifying chakra... Everyone be careful, battle formation!"

The mere sight of the spotted creature made everyone present feel oppressed, as if they were facing a ferocious beast from ancient times.

Under the moonlight, the figure of the newcomer came into view.

"Hey, take a closer look at this guy. He's covered in cracks. Is this the result of some kind of magic?"

"It's actually Edo Tensei!"

Most people wouldn't recognize an Edo Tensei ninja, but Fugaku recognized him at a glance. Feeling the immense pressure emanating from him, he already had a guess in his mind. Despite his shock, he pretended to be calm and said, "Who are you? State your name!"

"Uchiha Madara."

Madara crossed his arms, his long hair whipping violently amidst the blue aura emanating from his body. The heavy power emanating from his three-tomoe Sharingan caused the Uchiha clan members present to reveal their own Sharingan, yet they still felt overwhelmed.

"Uchiha Madara?!"

"Impossible! That person has been dead for forty years. He was killed by the First Hokage in the Valley of the End. How could you possibly be him!"

"But this terrifying eye power is something that ordinary Sharingan users simply cannot possess..."

"The clan leader just mentioned Impure World Reincarnation? That makes sense, it really is Lord Madara."

The elderly elder Setsuna was a well-known radical during the Second Hokage's era. After being granted an opportunity to extend his lifespan, he has managed to survive to this day.

With a hunched back, he said in a low, hoarse voice, "The Impure World Reincarnation is a forbidden technique developed by the Second Hokage. It can summon the spirits of the dead from the Pure Land back to the mortal world. It seems that this process requires a huge price to pay. This technique was sealed away by the Second Hokage long ago, but now it seems that it has been used by someone to revive Lord Madara."

"Elder Setsuna, are you sure this is Uchiha Madara?"

"Of course, who else could possess such eye power besides him? But the three-tomoe form feels no less powerful than the Mangekyou Sharingan to me," Setsuna said. "Judging from his appearance, he must have been very old when he died. So he didn't die in the Valley of the End, but survived in some way, deceiving the eyes of the First and Second Hokage."

Ban said coldly, "Who do we have here? It's Setsuna. You're still alive. It seems you've indeed benefited greatly from the village under Kaedeji's rule, which has given you a long life."

"Perhaps. Only those who have made contributions to the Hokage are entitled to the opportunity to extend their lifespan. In my current state, I probably won't have many opportunities to achieve great things, and I'll be abandoned by the Hokage in a few years," Setsuna replied, already mentally prepared.

Kaede Tsukasa, the Fourth Hokage, didn't have much tolerance for useless people. He was the type to give them a handy meal if they could work, and if they couldn't, he wouldn't bother to get rid of them, but he would never give them any special treatment because of tricks like the Will of Fire, comrades, or hard work.

To be honest, this kind of Naruto is exactly what Setsuna likes. Moreover, Kaedejima has also taken over the Hokage lineage left by the First Hokage and violently seized power through a coup. He uses absolute force and the benefit of immortality to bind and coerce all the nobles, lords, ninjas, and the people, making Setsuna completely convinced.

Unfortunately, by the time he received the opportunity to extend his lifespan, he was already too old to withstand high-intensity combat, making further life extension meaningless.

However, the appearance of the Musou Tsukuyomi seemed to bring him a little bit of hope, because completing tasks in the Musou Tsukuyomi could also earn him a chance to extend his lifespan. But old age is old age, and Setsuna still didn't have much hope.

Seeing Madara reappear, Setsuna's heart didn't stir much: "Madara-sama, who resurrected you? What did they want to do by sending you to attack Obito? And what about Yin-Yang Release..."

"No one can control me; all my actions are in accordance with my own will. I have no interest in wasting my time on you lot; I just want to reclaim the power I gave away back then."

Madara's eyes shifted and changed patterns, revealing a half-body Susanoo in the form of the Mangekyou Sharingan. He swung his katana, unleashing a shockwave that sent the crowd sprawling, clearing a space for them.

The adjacent walls were also smoothed out.

At this moment, Nagato, who had originally left, returned and traveled at high speed. He finally landed beside Madara and frowned, saying, "The commotion is too great. Such a disturbance in the Uchiha clan's territory will bring us unnecessary trouble. Konoha Village cannot remain unresponsive."

Madara stood before the fallen Obito, looking down at him without turning his head, and said, "Even if everyone in this village attacked me together, they wouldn't be a match for me. Perhaps if Kaede Tsukasa came, I would feel a little trouble... Obito, it's time for you to fight to the death to repay me."

(End of this chapter)