Uchiha: Starting as Tobirama's Jinchuriki

Obito Uchiha chuckled and sat down on the sofa with Aokiji, saying with great pride:

"These are all Rin's designs, aren't they amazing! I heard it's a very popular style in the Land of Fire right now..."

Qing Shui nodded and gave a thumbs up:

"It's truly amazing. The layers and textures of this mural are so realistic, it's as if it stepped right out of that era. It deserves to be called a work of art..."

Black Zetsu's heart skipped a beat, but Aoshizu didn't continue speaking. Instead, he continued chatting with Uchiha Obito.

Is there anything wrong with this mural?

No, it's just a decorating style.

For an unknown period of time, Black Zetsu was homeless and did not need a home; the art of the mayfly allowed it to use the sky and earth as its bed.

However, since spending time with Obito Uchiha, Black Zetsu has gradually gotten used to the feeling of having a safe house, a unique sense of comfort that allows him to unleash his true self. So, he decorated his first "home" in a slightly willful way according to his own preferences, giving it a touch of vintage style.

Black Zetsu muttered to himself, as if he had stepped out of that era.

This sounds like a genuine compliment, but combined with the chakra of Aokiji that seems to contain elements of the Senju, Uzumaki, and Uchiha clans, something about Black Zetsu feels off, like he's trying to provoke it...

Is this just a coincidence?

Obito Uchiha and Aokiji chatted happily, talking about everything under the sun, just like close friends who knew each other inside and out.

Black Zetsu, who occasionally joined in, felt increasingly heavy-hearted.

Black Zetsu had already figured it out, just like how it controlled Obito Uchiha…

In the conversation between Aokiji and Obito Uchiha, the simple-minded Kenji seemed to be the one who talked more, but he was completely led by the nose by Aokiji.

Obito Uchiha even embellished the story of Setsuna Uchiha speaking ill of Aoshui and told Aoshui about it.

How long has it been?

Not long ago, Black Zetsu clearly remembered that Obito Uchiha was shouting the slogan of taking back everything and wanting to defeat Aokiji. How come he has turned against him so completely now?

After chatting for a while, Obito Uchiha grabbed Aokiji's arm:

"Don't leave, Qingshui, eat here, I'll cook for you myself!"

"Don't worry, I'm a very good cook. Lin taught me everything. You guys chat for a bit, I'll go cook!"

Obito Uchiha dashed into the kitchen, while Aokiji turned and smiled at Rin Uchiha:

"How lucky you are, Rin, to have found a boy like Obito who loves you so deeply and is so innocent, and he's also a genius of the Uchiha clan..."

Obito, who was eavesdropping on Aokiji and Black Zetsu's conversation in the kitchen, grinned when he heard the words of praise.

As expected of Qingshui!

Unconsciously, Obito Uchiha felt ashamed. Qing Shui was so upright and honest, yet he had previously guessed about him in that way.

Obito Uchiha added a lot more meat to the dish, determined to make sure that Aokiji ate his fill and had a good meal today!

Black Zetsu chuckled in a standard manner, gazing intently at Qing Shui: "You flatter me, Qing Shui-kun."

Qing Shui shook his head and sighed:

“Obito, I treat him like my own younger brother. With you looking after him and seeing how harmonious you two get along, gradually forgetting the loneliness of your past life through mutual support, I feel much more at ease.”

"However, you can't spoil Obito too much. You still have to be strict when necessary."

"As an Uchiha, it's difficult to achieve great things without experiencing some setbacks. Although I don't want Obito to be too burdened, sometimes I just can't help but soften my heart..."

Qingshui looked quite emotional and said slowly.

Black Zetsu sounds strange. What does it mean to forget one's past loneliness, yet sometimes one cannot be soft-hearted?

Black Zetsu even had a misconception.

If Aozumi's words were meant to criticize him for being so engrossed in his life with Obito that he had forgotten the important matters at hand, then they would seem to fit the bill...

Black Zetsu suppressed his doubts and chatted casually with Qing Shui, thinking about how to approach Qing Shui later.

As long as there is physical contact between the two, Black Zetsu can use a special secret technique to determine Qing Shui's strangeness!

But since Obito is here, any sudden contact with Aokiji might cause a misunderstanding...

"Dinner's ready, Lin, Qingshui!"

Obito Uchiha busied himself serving a sumptuous meal, wiped his sweat, and invited Black Zetsu and Aokiji to sit down.

Qingshui smiled and nodded, then took a bite.

To be honest, Obito Uchiha's cooking skills were actually quite good; he was more like a professional chef.

Aokiji was quite moved; perhaps this was the potential of Obito's magical style...

It only took him less than a year to go from an ordinary Uchiha who couldn't even fight against a Jonin from Iwagakure to a powerful figure who could inherit most of Madara Uchiha's ninjutsu and fight against Minato Namikaze.

How could the difficulty of cooking possibly stop Obito Uchiha's love for Black Zetsu?

After eating for a while, Obito Uchiha put down his chopsticks, frowned, and said, "Aozumi, there's something I'd like to ask you..."

Qing Shui raised an eyebrow: "So polite?"

Obito Uchiha laughed sheepishly.

"Ever since Lin saved me, I've felt like she's not in good physical condition. She always looks exhausted when doing housework, and I'm worried that she hasn't fully recovered..."

"Could you check her out?"

Black Zetsu's expression froze. It wasn't that it lacked stamina; it was just trying to show you how hard it had worked!

But then I thought about it again, and this seemed to be the opportunity for me to have physical contact with Qing Shui!

Black Zetsu regretted many times that he hadn't checked the water when he rescued it, but at that time, the blue water didn't seem to be anything unusual.

Black Zetsu sighed: "Qingshui-kun, I sometimes feel headaches and weakness..."

Qing Shui nodded knowingly, and very gentlemanly extended his fingers, placing them cleanly and gently on Hei Zetsu's wrist.

Obito Uchiha watched this scene with concern, seemingly afraid that Aoshui had made a bad diagnosis.

While maintaining the White Zetsu shell to mimic a normal human body, Black Zetsu concealed its senses regarding the Azure Water...

At that moment, although Rin Uchiha's bodysuit remained expressionless, the eyes of the Black Zetsu inside her suddenly widened...

What did it sense?

The auras of the Senju, Uzumaki, Uchiha, and Hyuga clans—at least four direct descendants of their mothers!

[From the target Black Zetsu: You have gained the Mayfly Technique!]

Just as Black Zetsu was about to continue sensing Qing Shui, Qing Shui had already picked up his finger, turned to Obito Uchiha, and said with a smile:

"Don't worry, Obito, Rin is in great health and has a very vibrant life force..."

Obito Uchiha breathed a long sigh of relief.

At the moment of parting, Aokiji bid farewell to Obito Uchiha and Black Zetsu:

"Rin, you must get along well with Obito. With your love to nurture him, he can become stronger and stronger."

Obito Uchiha nodded firmly: "Don't worry, Aoshui, I will become stronger and protect Rin!"

Black Zetsu seemingly said goodbye to Qing Shui normally, but his heart was in turmoil.

Qingshui is definitely a very problematic individual!

It has the aura of at least four direct descendants of the Otsutsuki clan, and it even seems to be able to sense its presence!

What Black Zetsu didn't know was that Qing Shui also didn't know, but he could hear the sound of gold coins in his mind...

The moment the coins exploded, Qing Shui moved his finger away.

From Black Zetsu's perspective, if Qing Shui moving his fingers wasn't a coincidence, then he could sense a secret technique that even the successive Indras couldn't detect...

For a thousand years, Black Zetsu has been using a similar method to the one just mentioned to determine the reincarnation of chakra from previous generations, but he has never been discovered.

Thus, under this filter, the image of Qing Shui in Black Zetsu's eyes became elusive.

Aokiji and Obito Uchiha, and the seemingly plausible but ultimately meaningless things they said…

Upon closer examination, it seems to have a deeper meaning, but it is not malicious towards it; in fact, it subtly conveys a sense of encouragement.

It's really like coming over to check if it's working properly and if it needs any help...

Hei Jue thought for a long time but still couldn't determine Qing Shui's background.

But those names were already practically forming in Black Zetsu's mind...

How many beings are of a higher rank than Indra and Asura?

Qing Shui's attitude towards Hei Jue is so strange. If it were related to those two rebellious sons, it would never be like this!

But how could Qingshui possibly have any connection with his mother?

It's complicated, far too complicated!

"Rin, Qingshui is such a good person..." Obito Uchiha said sincerely as he watched Qingshui's retreating figure.

Black Zetsu's gaze was deep and unfathomable: "Yes."

Having lurked in the ninja world for a thousand years, Black Zetsu had never felt so strange as he did today.

The blue water was like a fog, making Black Zetsu, who claimed to know the history of the ninja world, feel the tension brought by the unknown for the first time.

Seemingly due to the pressure from Aokiji, Kuroko unconsciously tightened his grip on Obito's hand.

Obito Uchiha smiled, put his arm around Black Zetsu's shoulder, and the two of them watched Qing Shui's departing figure.

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A few days later.

"Brother, have you heard?"

Shisui pushed open the door and ran to Qingshui, who was meditating. She said with some concern:

"Kakashi's father is in trouble, and everyone's talking about it!"

Second update complete. Goodnight everyone!

It burned out... OR2