Uchiha's personal opinion

However, when no one else was around, Uchiha Tokumitsu was too lazy to cause any trouble and just took the opportunity to daydream and be lazy.

After all, sitting on the throne of the emperor who also holds the title of chief minister is no easy task!

In the early days of the Shinobi World Government, there were naturally countless mundane and trivial matters, all of which required Uchiha Tokumitsu to make decisions one by one—after all, his decisions would be passed down as 'historical inertia' or 'ancestral laws,' so he had no choice but to be cautious.

"And then there's personnel management, educational planning, promotion ladders..."

Even at this moment, Uchiha Tokumitsu's mind was still filled with various political matters, so when he looked up at the statue of the Rabbit Goddess, his expressionless face appeared so devout to Black Zetsu!

"Sure enough! Grandparents really do love their grandchildren more!"

Black Zetsu was filled with mixed emotions and prepared to reveal himself.

Then, a gray mist rose from the incense burner in front of the statue of the Sage of Six Paths, gradually transforming into the appearance of an old man with an ancient and strange face.

Black Zetsu, having just painted his body in a riot of colors, 'emerged' from beneath the feet of the Goddess of the Rabbit.

"What is this?!"

Uchiha Tokuko, Black Zetsu, and even the phantom of the old man formed from mist were all stunned!

"This is Black Zetsu!"

Uchiha Tokumitsu saw right through the strangely shaped, multicolored black Zetsu at a glance!

But what about the misty phantom of the old man next to it?

Uchiha Tokumitsu glanced to the side and noticed that it did resemble the statue above...

"The Sage of Six Paths!"

"Hagoromo Otsutsuki!"

Uchiha Tokumitsu and Black Zetsu exclaimed in surprise at the same time!

"I can see at a glance that you are not human!"

The illusory mist formed by the Sage of Six Paths was also somewhat excited.

Chapter 472 Thunderclap

Theoretically speaking, although Uchiha Tokumitsu had always been fishing with the intention of luring Black Zetsu to his side to bewitch him, and then turning the tables on him, of course, the key was to seize the Gedo Mazo; however, no matter what, he was unwilling to deal with the Sage of Six Paths, Hagoromo Otsutsuki, whose fate was unknown!

Of course, Uchiha Tokumitsu didn't think this kind of thinking was because he was afraid of him, but rather because he didn't want to appear in front of a living dead person—after all, given the lifespan and characteristics of the Otsutsuki descendants, even Ashura and Indra could be reincarnated repeatedly, so who knew how much power the Sage of Six Paths had accumulated in the dark!

At this moment, Black Zetsu felt as if he had been struck by lightning!

After babbling for a while, Black Zetsu slowly turned his head back like a rusty machine, glanced at the statue of the Sage of Six Paths standing next to the Goddess of the Rabbit, and then turned back to look at Hagoromo Otsutsuki, who was pointing at him and scolding him for being "not human"—his own brother, whom he had never met and who harbored a deep grudge and wished he could tear him to pieces!

"Ahhh, this...this..."

Black Zetsu always believed that since leaving its mother's embrace, it had been very careful to hide its whereabouts. Even when it bewitched Indra, it did so by subtly guiding him by altering the contents of the stone tablet. Basically, apart from the time Madara Uchiha successfully cultivated and evolved the Rinnegan and then risked everything to appear in front of the world, it had never appeared before anyone else!

But this time!

It has already met its "good brother"!

Finished!

Mother!

I have failed your trust!

"Why do you allow monsters to run rampant and wreak havoc on the world!"

The illusory image of the Sage of Six Paths fiercely accused, "Don't you know that the duty of a ninja is to seal and exorcise demons and protect the world?!"

Right!

I am a monster!

Just like the monsters that were sealed away and manipulated by the priestesses!

Black Zetsu suddenly felt as if a new world had opened up for him, and he had found his own 'identity' again!

I'm just a mere monster, what am I afraid of!

Thus, having consciously transformed from 'the embodiment of Lord Madara's will' to 'an unknown monster,' Black Zetsu twisted his mud-like body, striking a pose of predatory intent, baring his fangs and claws as he lunged at the illusory image of the Sage of Six Paths!

"Five-Colored Divine Light!"

Uchiha Tokumitsu calmed himself down, unleashed a five-colored divine light to freeze the menacing Black Zetsu, and then looked at the illusion of the Sage of Six Paths standing on the pinnacle of morality, feeling lonely at the top.

After being struck by the Five-Colored Divine Light, Black Zetsu felt as if his body was filled with lead, and almost all of his functions were frozen and disrupted—but he could generally break free and escape!

But out of caution, it obediently froze and fell to the ground with a 'thud'!

"This acting is truly amazing..."

Even Uchiha Tokumitsu couldn't help but glance at it a few more times!

No wonder he was able to outmaneuver Madara Uchiha so well—putting everything else aside, his ability to be flexible and adaptable is impressive enough!

After seeing Uchiha Tokumitsu subdue the mud monster that emerged from the ground with a casual chakra beam, the illusion of the Sage of Six Paths stopped worrying and turned its gaze to Uchiha Tokumitsu, who was also sizing him up!

Perhaps it's just a coincidence? Or maybe the monster was simply attracted by the power of will...

"I am the founder of the Ninjutsu school, the origin of chakra, and the patriarch of ninjutsu..."

The empty, desolate, and profound voice of the Six Paths Sage echoed within the temple.

"shameless!"

Black Zetsu cursed under his breath!

"Otsutsuki Hagoromo, the eldest son of the Rabbit Goddess, right..."

Uchiha Tokumitsu calmly interrupted the Sage of Six Paths.

"you……"

The illusion of the Sage of Six Paths suddenly stalled!

After all, what appeared at this moment was merely a phantom that was barely conjured up remotely through the power of incense and prayers offered in the sacrificial ceremony. Coupled with the 'delay' in the transmission of information, he was stunned by Uchiha Tokumitsu's question!

"How dare you, you little monster, appear before me?"

Uchiha Tokumitsu ignored the stuck Sage of Six Paths illusion and instead turned his gaze to the frozen Black Zetsu on the ground, asking a question indifferently.

Then, ignoring whether the frozen Black Zetsu could answer, he condensed a divine light in his palm again, pointing it at Black Zetsu as if he wanted to pulverize it.

Black Zetsu was immediately startled, his beady eyes fixed on the divine light in Uchiha Tokumitsu's palm, while he prepared to break free and escape!

But if he were to flee on the spot, his rebellious older brother might discover his true identity when he used the power bestowed upon him by his mother, which would be disastrous! Moreover, he would lose the opportunity to stay by Uchiha Tokumitsu's side and manipulate him at any time, which would be a huge loss!

What's more, the souvenir I brought all the way from so far away—the coffin containing Madara Uchiha's body—is still hidden underground and hasn't been put away yet! If he escapes, the loss would be too great!

Black Zetsu was extremely conflicted at this moment.

To run away or to take the beating? This is a difficult choice!

"The way of forbearance includes the virtue of cherishing life..."

At this moment, the illusory image of the Sage of Six Paths, now back to normal, forcefully shook off the issue of identity and origin that Uchiha Tokumitsu had brought up earlier, intending to continue to seize the moral high ground: "Even if they are ancient evil gods and demons, they should only be sealed away to prevent them from harming humanity. Indiscriminate killing is..."

Uchiha Tokumitsu turned the divine light in his palm toward his phantom.

"..."

The illusion of the Sage of Six Paths fell silent.

His descendant's descendant seems to be countless times more arrogant than he imagined!

Logically speaking, since he knew about the existence of the Indra brothers and his relationship with the goddess of the rabbit, there was no reason why he wouldn't know about his connection with the Uchiha clan!

So, you've always been this brave!

The illusion of the Sage of Six Paths intended to make a move, but after taking a stance, it realized that it was merely a projection of willpower and had no actual power in itself!

Then, a beam of divine light shot out from Uchiha Tokuko's palm, shattering the illusion of the Sage of Six Paths and the statue behind it!

"Okay!"

Although unable to speak, Black Zetsu's heart was screaming!

That's so satisfying!

Simply perfect!

As expected of the Uchiha, whose hands are faster than their brains!

At that moment, Black Zetsu felt a sense of peace settle down inside!

It loves this kind of Uchiha the most! Talented, powerful, and never lenient with anyone! They'd even beat up their own ancestors without hesitation; they're practically the most perfect tool in the world!

"Well done..."

Black Zetsu silently encouraged himself, then began to frantically spin his eyes, trying to attract Uchiha Tokumitsu's attention.

Uchiha Tokumitsu only glanced at it before turning back and waving to the attendant ninjas who were about to rush in after hearing the strange noise inside the hall, indicating that they did not need to go in. He then turned his gaze to the Sage of Six Paths, who was struggling to reassemble his illusory image.

Black Zetsu's behavior can be seen as flirting with the blind man.

But Black Zetsu was not discouraged at all. Instead, he kept rotating his eyes, waiting for Uchiha Tokumitsu to turn his attention to him again.

"Good job! The fish has taken the bait..."

Although Uchiha Tokumitsu looked away, he was actually keeping an eye on Black Zetsu's movements.

Seeing that persistent attempt to attract his attention, Uchiha Tokumitsu was extremely satisfied!

It's true that good people are rewarded in this world!

They should be extraordinary and immortal!

Although Uchiha Tokumitsu, who had already gathered all nine tailed beasts, was watching the Sage of Six Paths gradually reassemble the illusory images, he was secretly filled with delightful daydreams.

The Rinnegan and Gedo Mazo in Black Zetsu's hands, and the entire valley filled with White Zetsu! These are all valuable items!

“De Guang…”

This time, perhaps fearing that Uchiha Tokumitsu would continue to be unreasonable, the illusion of the Sage of Six Paths stopped talking nonsense and said: "The new world is a great opportunity for all living beings in the ninja world!"

"Oh? You're dead and you still care about this?"

Uchiha Tokumitsu raised an eyebrow and said provocatively, "What? You're not going to bother with those Myōboku toads?"