Black Zetsu, standing not far behind Madara, suddenly stretched out a strange hand and pierced right through Madara's chest!
Everyone froze.
"Ten Tails, Infinite Tsukuyomi, Sage of Six Paths' body, and Kaguya's consciousness—all the conditions are complete for resurrection. This is the highlight," Yukika said, grabbing his own arm and nodding slightly.
The Senju brothers stared wide-eyed at the scene. Madara stiffly turned his head, full of confusion, to look at the black figure behind him. He couldn't move. None of his abilities worked. Was this Black Zetsu's power?
But... why?
Madara opened his mouth, as if to ask, but Black Zetsu smirked and mocked him.
"Madara, why did you think you were different from Nagato? You were just another pawn I used. I've waited a thousand years. Now it's finally my turn."
What was Black Zetsu talking about? Madara had no idea. Waited a thousand years? Wasn't his will born when the Rinnegan awakened? Black Zetsu wasn't a Yin-Yang Release creation?
"The Infinite Tsukuyomi isn't really a path to peace. It's just a jutsu to gather scattered chakra and resurrect the true progenitor of chakra—Otsutsuki Kaguya," Yukika calmly explained for Black Zetsu.
Why not let me explain it myself?! I've waited a thousand years to act cool! Black Zetsu screamed in his head, furious that Yukika stole the spotlight. He looked at Yukika, trembling with rage.
"By the way, the mother of the Sage of Six Paths, Otsutsuki Kaguya, was sealed away by her son a few thousand years ago. Before the seal, she left Black Zetsu behind to revive herself. She's the one who ripped your heart out," Yukika added, yawning.
"Yeah, that's what I meant," he continued. "That kid's so-called path to peace was just Black Zetsu's plan to revive those damn tools."
The shock was immense. Madara was silent, staring at the boss in front of him. Black Zetsu angrily dug deeper into Madara's chest, his fist grinding hard.
Makes sense. Over the years, Madara had taken a lot of hits, especially after Yukika appeared. My heart hurts!
Sage of Six Paths' mother. Tobirama frowned. "So if you let go now, we'll have serious trouble when she revives."
"Don't worry," Yukika said calmly, reassuring Tobirama. Did his grandson have a plan? Tobirama looked delighted.
"A woman," Yukika said with a smirk. Was that what you wanted to say? Tobirama rolled his eyes in exasperation.
Countless streams of chakra began to gather from all directions. Madara, unable to resist, was overwhelmed, his body expanding into a massive sphere. The surrounding space started to collapse, as if the world itself was crying out in pain.
Just then, as the space crumbled, a ghostly figure suddenly emerged from the white space barrier. A familiar presence! Yukika sneered, instantly locking onto the chakra.
"Long time no see, Otsutsuki Hagoromo."
In a flash, Yukika's End Sword pierced directly at him!
"Ah!" A painful cry echoed, and people stared in shock at the suddenly appearing figure. The Sage of Six Paths! He looked just like the elder, but his chest was pierced by Yukika's sword, leaving him immobile.
"You wanted to sneak your chakra in after the Infinite Tsukuyomi was cast, disguise it as ordinary chakra, and revive yourself by entering Madara's body, right? But you underestimated my sensing abilities," Yukika sneered, kicking Hagoromo in the head.
Yukika already knew what he was up to. The Infinite Tsukuyomi could revive Kaguya, so the Sage of Six Paths could naturally use it to revive himself too. The difference was who controlled the revival. If it was Black Zetsu, Kaguya would return. But if Hagoromo's chakra took over, he would occupy the body and return—just like in the original story, where he could appear freely in the ninja world through Madara's body.
Yukika had already analyzed the so-called Infinite Tsukuyomi plan and the "Child of Prophecy" thing from the stone tablet. It was all Hagoromo's plan for the ninja world. The ninja world needed wars and saviors. Without those, it would stagnate. Hagoromo had been watching for centuries, and his sons struggled on, but the world kept developing in a strange balance. If you wanted the root of all war, it was the Sage of Six Paths, who had distributed chakra to others!
How did he find me? Otsutsuki Hagoromo lay on the ground, his face full of disbelief. I dispersed my chakra and disguised it as chakra being absorbed by the God Tree during the Infinite Tsukuyomi. Even that black thing couldn't sense me. How did he spot me instantly?
He had kept his existence going as chakra, with only a fragment of his soul's imprint left. "If you don't understand, take your time thinking it over," Yukika smiled faintly, not bothering to explain more. He had been waiting for Hagoromo to show up. At a moment like this, it was impossible for him not to appear. He just had to find the right opportunity.
He glanced back at Madara, who was now completely consumed. Yukika stepped forward. Now, only one thing remained.
Chakra began to stabilize. As Kaguya's figure slowly emerged, everything went silent. She was a mesmerizing beauty who could upend the world. Slowly opening her eyes, her pale face looked around in confusion. When her gaze fell on Yukika, a faint smile appeared.
"Yes, Mother! It's him! Kill him and restore your chakra!" Black Zetsu shouted from Kaguya's sleeve, now fully exposed.
And then, to everyone's shock, the next moment happened. The two walked step by step toward each other. Finally, Kaguya calmly leaned into Yukika's embrace.
"Let's go," she said. "To the moon."