N-A-A Chapter 187 Like a mirage, where is its trace? The reason the clouds disperse is not the wind.
Chapter 187 Like a mirage, where is its trace? The reason the clouds disperse is not the wind.
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Within this pure land, tranquility and serenity abound.
In a space shrouded in mist, lush bamboo grows, its sparse shadows appearing and disappearing.
A sparse bamboo grove, with rustling bamboo leaves dancing lightly in the wind, casting a serene green shadow on the ground, tranquil yet desolate.
In the courtyard, Uchiha Abyss and the Sage of Six Paths stood facing each other. Although their eyes met, there was no murderous aura between them. Instead, an indescribable and mysterious atmosphere flowed slowly between them.
Uchiha Abyss was tall and slender, with a clear and calm expression, showing no trace of his usual tyranny or madness, as if he had returned to his original self.
"Please guide me, senior."
He spoke softly and gently, as if he were a humble junior disciple seeking knowledge.
As soon as the words were spoken, a simple black and white chessboard slowly materialized and was placed on the stone table in front of the two. The ancient chess pieces were laid out like stars falling from the sky, and a faint glow flowed across the chessboard.
The Sage of Six Paths nodded slightly, stepped forward slowly, his robes fluttering in the wind, and gently sat down at one end of the chessboard.
With a light and effortless wave of his hand, Uchiha Gen slowly conjured a celadon teapot from between his sleeves. The sound of water was like a babbling brook, accompanied by the wafting aroma of tea, serene and mellow.
He held the pot and poured the water, releasing a faint, pleasant fragrance.
At this moment, countless bamboo leaves drifted down from the sky, incredibly light, and gently landed around the two of them, adding a touch of indescribable artistic conception and Zen-like tranquility.
Uchiha Awakening's expression was calm, his gaze as gentle as water, devoid of sorrow or joy, and there was no trace of extreme emotion on his body.
He seemed to have completely let go of everything, his soul sinking into some indescribable realm.
The Sage of Six Paths picked up a cup of tea, slowly took a sip, and the clear and gentle taste of the tea brought a touch of emotion and tenderness to his eyes.
He gazed quietly at the black and white chess pieces on the board and said softly, "With your talent and ability, you could have led the ninja world down a new path, become the true hope of this world, and become the second Sage of Six Paths after me."
Upon hearing this, Uchiha Gen smiled gently, a smile as light as the wind.
He looked up at the Sage of Six Paths and said softly, "And then? Like you did back then, will you once again stir up turmoil and chaos in the ninja world?"
The Sage of Six Paths was taken aback upon hearing this, then shook his head: "Aren't you doing the same thing now? How is your use of such extreme methods to push for the destruction of the ninja world any different from the chaotic world I once faced?"
Uchiha Gen shook his head and sighed softly, his gaze falling on the bamboo leaves drifting outside the window. His tone was low and gentle, like a breeze playing a zither, as he slowly said, "The difference is that I have laid out the most primitive and deepest sins and sorrows of the ninja world in the open, so that the world can see the true nature and get rid of that layer of hypocrisy."
His voice was cool and indifferent, yet it carried a sharp and insightful understanding of the ways of the world, which moved even the Six Paths Immortal slightly.
After a long silence, the Sage of Six Paths spoke again softly, his tone carrying a hint of inquiry and confusion: "Uchiha Ishihashi is the person closest to you in this world, and also the softest corner of your heart."
"Why do you have two completely different attitudes and personalities born within the same body?"
Upon hearing this, Uchiha Yuan chuckled softly, his smile as gentle as a breeze rippling across the water.
"A single glance at the flowers reveals their fleeting nature; a hundred years of reading the moon reveals only the moon's reflection. Where are the reflections in the mirror and the moon in the water? The reason the clouds disperse is not the wind..."
He answered with verses, his voice ethereal and lingering, reflecting the deep fog in his heart through the mirror.
The Sage of Six Paths listened to Uchiha Abyss's words, his expression becoming even more complex.
He sighed deeply, his eyes filled with pity and regret: "You have the ability to change this ninja world, to free it from the cycle of hatred and suffering, and to truly move towards peace and tranquility."
Uchiha Gen gently shook his head, his gaze serene: "Senior, you once tried to guide this ninja world, but ultimately failed. To repeat the path of the past would only plunge the world into deeper chaos and struggle, making the cycle of hatred endless."
On the chessboard, the black and white pieces are clearly distinguished, as if silently telling their own thoughts and struggles, metaphorically representing the endless conflicts and entanglements in the ninja world.
"Hashirama Senju and Madara Uchiha attempted to create peace, but this only brought greater chaos. Even if the new reincarnations of Indra and Ashura were able to usher in a second era of peace, an even greater catastrophe would still befall them..."
"An even greater catastrophe..."
Uchiha Gen laughed: "To put it bluntly, the Sharingan is just a product of mutation; the Byakugan is the truly stable one."
The bamboo leaves around them continued to fall slowly, their verdant green interspersed with faint yellow hues, like the marks of time, drifting between the two, telling of the impermanence and joys and sorrows of human life.
The Sage of Six Paths lowered his head in silence, his eyes fixed on the chessboard before him, as if he could see the struggles and cries of countless beings, a sense of desolation and sorrow slowly flowing deep within his eyes.
"But even so... there is still a possibility of change."
He murmured softly, his tone gentle but his meaning profound.
Uchiha Gen gazed at the chessboard before him, a faint smile playing on his lips, his tone leisurely.
"The sorrow and struggle of living beings in this world is an endless cycle, and what I have done is simply to tear away that false facade and give this world a chance to re-examine and awaken."
His tone was calm, yet it carried an undeniable firmness and certainty.
The Sage of Six Paths slowly placed a chess piece; between the black and white pieces, the ultimate truths of the universe and the vicissitudes of life seemed to be hidden.
Uchiha Gen gently raised the chess piece in his hand, and with a slight flick of his wrist, the piece slowly fell, making a crisp sound.
The black and white pieces on the chessboard are intertwined, like the interplay of heaven and earth, and the turning of fate.
The aroma of tea still lingers in the bamboo grove, chess pieces clatter softly, and fallen leaves drift in the air.
The two seemed to be engaging in a battle of wits, grappling with each other's ideologies and destinies.
"The calamity of the ninja world lies in the various ambitions and greed that arise from chakra..."
Uchiha Genji said calmly, "This is another version of me, Otsutsuki Genji. He took Otsutsuki as his surname and did something that was impossible to succeed. I admire him and wish him well..."
Otsutsuki Gen...
Since they are Otsutsuki, they understand cause and effect...
Whether it was Uchiha Abyss's detached and carefree attitude or the Sage of Six Paths' compassionate and profound nature, both were integrated into this boundless chessboard, forming an ultimate and indescribable artistic conception.
Between heaven and earth, only the gentle swaying of bamboo leaves, the wafting fragrance of tea, and the soft clatter of chess pieces remain.
The game unfolds quietly amidst this calm and tranquil atmosphere.
The Sage of Six Paths and Uchiha Abyss, ostensibly playing chess, were actually restraining each other, thus remaining confined to this area.
Both sides secretly launched their own attacks, one by one.
Inside the Temple of Fire, ancient trees stand majestically.
Beneath a towering ancient tree, Otsutsuki Gen sat quietly in meditation, surrounded by a faint, peaceful glow.
With eyes closed and mind focused, a pure and peaceful Sage Chakra emanated from his entire body, and a faint halo spread slowly like ripples on water, enveloping the surrounding flowers, plants and trees.
He combined the Demon Sprout Technique with Sage Mode, and the natural energy and various chakra attributes within his body had already reached the limit that his body could currently withstand.
But if it wants to continue evolving, it needs to find a more powerful vessel.
Thinking of this, Otsutsuki Gen sighed softly, his gaze distant, his expression revealing a hint of pity and regret.
"What a tragedy...this world."
His voice was soft and calm, yet it carried an unspeakable melancholy and helplessness, as if it understood all the joys and sorrows and the impermanence of fate in the world.
The bamboo grove in the distance swayed gently in the breeze, casting interplay of light and shadow, highlighting his solitary and detached figure, serene and timeless.
Meanwhile, in Kirigakure, within the Hyuga clan's territory, the atmosphere was completely different—tense.
The once quiet and peaceful clan territory is now completely surrounded by members of the branch clan.
A flicker of surprise and anger flashed in Hiashi Hyuga's eyes. He quickly formed hand seals and unleashed the Caged Bird Seal, attempting to intimidate the clansmen who were in a strange state.
For some reason, his body seemed to be sealed by an invisible force, and he could not mobilize his hand gestures or chakra at all.
"How could this be..."
Hiashi's eyes suddenly narrowed, and his consciousness snapped back to reality, only to find that he had fallen into an extremely powerful illusion.
The next moment, he barely managed to shake off the illusion. As soon as his vision cleared, he sensed a chilling palm wind approaching!
The Eight Trigrams: Rain and Ice!
The palm strike was sharp as a knife, carrying layers of frost and cold air, and it was already close to him in an instant!
Hiashi's expression changed drastically, and he quickly mobilized his chakra: "Reversal!"
The chakra spun rapidly, instantly forming a solid barrier around him, blocking the incoming chill.
But in that instant, Neji leaped up like a ghost, incredibly fast, and stomped down with a fierce and domineering aura!
Nisashi instinctively raised his hand to block, but he did not expect that the power of this kick would far exceed his imagination!
The heavy force startled Hiashi; Neji's foot landed firmly on his defense, and the force was actually increasing...
A hint of surprise and confusion flashed in Hiashi's eyes: "The Eight Gates?"
He finally realized that Neji in front of him had actually opened the second gate of the Eight Gates Formation, the Gate of Rest!
At this moment, Neji's chakra surged, and his perception and strength were greatly enhanced. White steam continuously emanated from his body, violent and astonishing, forming a terrifying white mist that quickly enveloped the surrounding space.
The Japanese player felt an unprecedented sense of pressure, as if his limbs were completely locked by an invisible force, making it impossible for him to move!
But what was even more terrifying was that at that moment, Neji slowly raised his head and looked directly into his eyes.
Those once clear white eyes have now turned into a pair of eerie blood-red eyes, deep and mysterious, as if they can penetrate directly into the depths of a person's soul!
"What exactly are you...?"
Before Rizu could finish speaking, a cacophony of clear yet chaotic sounds suddenly filled his ears, as if they came from the deepest memories and emotions of his life.
He saw Hinata, and he saw the struggles, sorrows, and oppression within the clan. Scenes flashed before his eyes, plunging him into an unprecedented struggle and confusion.
Just as he was lost in confusion and struggle, the members of the Hyuga branch family gathered around him, their faces showing gentle and devout smiles. They whispered softly, their voices calm yet eerie: "Look, the clan leader has finally accepted us!"
"The Hyuga family is wonderful!"
"The complete Hyuga clan is our final destination!"
The soft murmur echoed in Hiashi's ears like a spell, and he gradually felt his will and resistance being suppressed by an irresistible force. The sense of belonging and identity deep in his heart was gradually awakened and strengthened.
His eyes gradually lost their resistance and struggle, and the chakra in his body gradually softened, as if he had let go of all defenses and vigilance.
At the same time, his eye power began to resonate with the Hyuga clan members around him in a strange yet harmonious way...
In an instant, the eye power of dozens of Hyuga clan members converged simultaneously, transforming into pure yet eerie rays of light that gathered from all directions and finally coalesced into a huge blood-red sphere of light above Hiashi.
This ball of light emitted a strange power, as if it could directly penetrate a person's soul and will, appearing behind Neji and gradually becoming clearer and more dazzling.
Neji's expression was unusually calm and indifferent. He looked at the blood-red orb of light, but his eyes revealed a hint of pity and tenderness.
"Chieftain, you finally understand..."
His voice was gentle and calm, "Only when we all become one, abandoning all separation and boundaries, will the Hyuga clan truly be reborn."
Hiashi was completely affected by the strange and powerful force before him. His expression gradually became gentle and peaceful, and a faint smile even appeared in his eyes.
"Yes... Neji, you're right... Our Hyuga clan should have truly become one long ago..."
His voice murmured softly, as if he had finally let go of his stubbornness and pride and completely accepted the truth before him.
The surrounding clansmen cheered joyfully, their voices growing louder and more impassioned: "Honor the Hyuga clan!"
"Long live the Hyuga clan!"
Neji stood quietly in the center of the crowd, gazing up at the blood-red orb above him that emitted an eerie glow, his expression unusually complex and profound.
He sighed softly, his voice deep and resonant: "May this light guide our Hyuga clan, leading us completely out of the shadows of the past and into a future that truly belongs to us..."
The blood-red orb of light hovered silently in mid-air, emitting an eerie yet pure glow.
The strange changes in the Hyuga clan...
This did not attract the attention of the Hidden Mist Village.
Because the Senju and Uchiha clans have decided to launch an attack on Konoha.
At dawn, at the break of day.
Under the hazy sky, the thick fog had not yet dissipated, and a chilling atmosphere permeated the cold air.
The Flying Thunder God's teleportation scroll suddenly opened, causing a spatial ripple and a thick white mist to rise. In the next instant, the mist dissipated and the clouds parted.
Standing outside the Leaf Village's barrier is a power powerful enough to shake the entire ninja world:
Madara Uchiha, with an arrogant and domineering aura!
Hashirama Senju exuded boundless power!
Tobirama Senju, Itachi Uchiha, Black Zetsu, and Kabuto Yakushi stood quietly to the side and behind the crowd.
Hundreds of Kirigakure ninjas stood solemnly on both flanks.
As for the Hyuga clan, they were safely stationed on a high ground in the rear.
Neji and Hiashi stood side by side, their eyes fixed ahead as they used their Byakugan to continuously gather and analyze all the information inside and outside the barrier, quickly summarizing it for the people on the front lines.
"The negative natural energy density at the center of the barrier has reached its limit... The barrier must be broken as soon as possible!"
Neji's eyes flashed red, and he calmly and swiftly relayed the information.
At this moment, the Konoha before them was no longer the peaceful and prosperous village of the past, but a forbidden land completely shrouded in endless darkness.
The sky was so dark it was almost oppressive, and negative natural energy surged within the barrier, as if countless twisted souls were howling and struggling in the shadows.
Hashirama Senju and Madara Uchiha took a step forward simultaneously, their eyes meeting for a fleeting moment, a tacit understanding forming between them.
"Hashirama!"
With a loud shout, Madara Uchiha activated Susanoo, and purple energy surged forth like a raging torrent, condensing into a colossal and terrifying Susanoo.
"spot!"
Hashirama rose to his feet, his hands forming a mudra, and boundless natural energy surged forth!
The enormous wooden figure suddenly rose from the ground, carrying unparalleled and immense power, and perfectly merged with Susanoo to form an even more terrifying wooden Susanoo warrior.
This colossal creature was clad in grim wooden armor, wielded a massive longsword, and exuded a terrifying aura.
"open!"
Madara Uchiha and Hashirama Senju simultaneously shouted, and the wooden Susanoo warrior swung its long sword and descended through the air!
A massive and blazing blade of light ripped through the sky, and a sharp and powerful force swept down with overwhelming force!
Boom!
The defensive barrier of Konoha Village suddenly trembled, the dark defensive light screen fluctuated violently, the entire earth began to shake violently, and countless cracks spread out from below the barrier!
On the other side, at the entrance of the Fire Temple.
Otsutsuki Gen stood at the very front, clad in a pure white monk's robe, his face compassionate and serene, radiating a gentle yet vast light.
Behind him stood a vast crowd of nearly half a million believers, all with devout and resolute expressions, their eyes shining with unwavering determination.
Otsutsuki Gen slowly strode forward towards Konoha, his calm yet powerful voice resounding like a booming bell in everyone's ears: "Ninjas are the symbol of destruction that brings ruin to this world. The wars and slaughter they instigate are the true root of the apocalyptic catastrophe!"
As he spoke, the vast crowd of believers raised their precious vases and prayer flags, and walked resolutely towards Konoha Village, as if they were fearlessly marching toward the final judgment.
"We will end this world's tragedy!"
"The ninja world no longer needs war and plunder!"
The shouts of the believers were deafening, soaring into the sky, vast and mighty, like an unstoppable tide sweeping towards Konoha.
Above Konoha Village, the enormous wooden Susanoo, carrying boundless killing intent, repeatedly swung its massive longsword, slashing at the barrier!
Each attack would stir up violent energy fluctuations above the barrier, and the negative energy within the barrier would surge and roar in pain and anger, as if countless undead and evil spirits were struggling painfully within it.
War broke out.
Madara Uchiha and Hashirama Senju stood proudly in the sky, constantly commanding the powerful Wood Golem Susanoo to launch a fierce and frenzied attack on Konoha's barrier.
On the other side, Otsutsuki Gen and his vast 500,000 followers approached with unwavering steps, like a torrent.
Hiruzen, located within the Konoha barrier...
He stared expressionlessly at the giant sword in the sky...
"I am the Hokage... I represent the will of the entire Konoha village..."
As soon as the words were spoken, an even more terrifying and eerie aura emanated from the area surrounding the Leaf Village barrier, sweeping outwards.
Hiruzen pushed the power of the Box of Bliss to its limit.
Under endless darkness, the ultimate battle surrounding Konoha has officially begun.
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