“Tap… Splash… Swish… Crackle…”
The heavy rain began…
White Zetsu Clone Two carefully embraced Feiyu, preparing to return to its base.
Feiyu slowly exhaled a breath of relief.
No matter who claimed him, at least for now, he wouldn't die in the rain…
“This Heaven's Proud Son talent is truly impressive!”
“I never thought even a White Zetsu would be unable to resist my good looks!”
Taking advantage of this lull, Feiyu opened his system panel and carefully reviewed the system's functions.
This system was called the Strongest Sign-in System. Every so often, he could perform a sign-in and receive system rewards.
The current sign-in interval was one year, and the system level was one. As long as he completed the randomly assigned system tasks, he would gain experience points for system upgrades. After upgrading, the system's sign-in time would be significantly reduced.
More system functions and rare rewards would also be unlocked.
Such as a system shop, for example…
The two White Zetsu were very fast, or perhaps they were worried about Feiyu getting wet. Before Feiyu could finish browsing all of the system's functions, they arrived at the secret base.
The secret base was a completely sealed space, with no discernible entrance.
But that didn't bother White Zetsu.
White Zetsu Clone Two split open its belly and placed Feiyu inside, saying gently, “Little one, don't worry, you'll be out soon. It might be a bit stuffy, just bear with it~”
White Zetsu Clone One: “How strange, ever since we started traveling with him, this kid hasn't cried or made a fuss, and he even smiles foolishly from time to time. It seems he really likes being with us…”
White Zetsu Clone Two chuckled foolishly: “This is destiny! Let's go quickly, I don't want this adorable little one to be cooped up for too long!”
With that, the two Zetsu exchanged a glance, nodded, and burrowed into the ground together…
Inside the dimly lit base hall, the two White Zetsu emerged from the ground. Just as they were about to speak, the White Zetsu main body next to them quickly shushed them, whispering, “Don't make a sound! Lord Madara is giving Obito his final instructions!”
Before them, two spiky-haired figures, one old and one young, one black and one white, stood facing each other.
White Zetsu Clone One whispered, “Heh, it looks like Lord Madara and Obito are getting along very well in the genjutsu space~”
White Zetsu main body: “Heh heh, Lord Madara's first step of the plan has been achieved, Rin is dead… Look at Obito's eyes, that look of hatred for everything, how wonderful~”
White Zetsu Clone Two didn't even bother to look. As soon as it emerged from the ground, it immediately released Feiyu from its belly.
“Ugh ha~ Cough! Cough!” Although the time spent in the belly was short, it still left Feiyu quite breathless. After all, how big were his lungs in this small body, and his lung capacity wasn't as strong as an adult's.
“There, there, it's alright~ Don't cry, don't cry, just breathe properly.” White Zetsu Clone Two held Feiyu in its arms like a Wet Nurse, soothing him.
“I really don't understand! Why did you bring a child back?!” White Zetsu main body reprimanded.
The wills of the White Zetsu were inherently interconnected, but it required the White Zetsu main body to actively check, or the White Zetsu Clone to actively send a signal to the main body.
When the clones found Feiyu, they did not send a will signal to the main body.
And the White Zetsu main body had just been watching the enraged Obito slaughter Hidden Mist Ninja on the battlefield, and then returned to the base with Obito, so it hadn't spared any thought to check the movements of the other clones.
White Zetsu Clone Two pouted: “This kid looks very appealing, let's adopt him~”
“Ridiculous, what good would raising a human child do for us…” Just as White Zetsu main body was about to snatch Feiyu away, the bodies of Madara and Obito next to them suddenly moved.
The two returned to reality from the genjutsu space.
The decrepit Madara spoke softly: “Obito, from now on, you are the savior of this world…”
“Now, I will teach you the Uchiha's forbidden Six Paths Technique, and the Yin-Yang Release technique…”
As he spoke, Madara raised his arm and placed it on the right shoulder of the White Zetsu main body.
Black thick liquid continuously spread across White Zetsu's shoulder until it had occupied half of White Zetsu's body before stopping.
“I have injected my will into White Zetsu's body. You can treat this half of White Zetsu as me. This is also a product of the degradation of Yin-Yang Release. Use it as your pawn…”
With that, Uchiha Madara formed a hand seal.
At the chest of the Hashirama statue on the wall, a black rod with branches subtly appeared.
“Obito, this black rod is the embodiment of my will. When you want to use the Six Paths Technique, use it…”
Uchiha Obito said nothing, only listening quietly to Madara's entrustment.
Just then, Madara seemed to sense something. He tilted his head slightly, and his gaze instantly fixed on the infant in White Zetsu Clone Two's arms.
“Who is this child? Why is he here…”
Upon hearing this, White Zetsu Clone Two immediately stood up, took two quick steps, and presented Feiyu before Madara:
“Lord Madara, this is an abandoned infant I just found. What do you think? Isn't he cute? Let's adopt him…”
Uchiha Madara was expressionless, the coldness in his eyes undiminished.
He wasn't as idle as White Zetsu.
Uchiha Madara said nothing, but as he slightly raised his hand, killing intent surged. He was preparing to directly kill this child!
Although Feiyu was just a child, he genuinely felt this strong killing intent.
“How can this be! Lord Madara, you can't do this to me! When I watched Hokage, you were my favorite! Well… probably…”
To save his life, Feiyu quickly showed a pitiful, ingratiating smile.
As his little mouth curved upwards, Madara's raised hand paused…
“This child…!” Madara was faintly surprised. An indescribable sense of closeness blossomed in his heart.
The last time he felt this way was when his younger brother Izuna was still alive…
Seeing this, White Zetsu Clone Two immediately realized that Madara also seemed to be moved, and directly handed Feiyu to Madara: “Lord Madara, quickly take a closer look at him, this child is truly special!”
Indeed!
Just from this one meeting, Madara perceived that this child was extraordinary.
To be honest, he also quite liked Feiyu.
However, what good was liking him, he was about to die anyway…
Madara held Feiyu, said nothing, and slowly walked to Obito's side.
The three Chakra transmission tubes connected behind Madara, which had been limp, gradually tightened.
“Rip!”
The transmission tubes broke…
The reason he had survived until now was by relying on these few tubes to prolong his life, which had long since been on its last legs.
“Ha… ha…”
The moment the tubes broke, Uchiha Madara's body instantly tilted.
Feiyu was startled, his small claws gripping Madara's shoulder tightly, preventing him from falling.
Madara staggered, slumping back onto his throne, and groaned weakly:
“Go, Obito, I'm dying. During this time before you revive me… you, you must…”
“You must…”
“Hm?”
His dying words were not even halfway out when Uchiha Madara suddenly closed his mouth.
The next moment, he abruptly stood up!
This action startled both the White Zetsu and Obito.
White Zetsu Clone Two: “What's going on? A final burst of energy?”
White Zetsu main body: “Impossible! Without the Chakra supply from the tubes, Lord Madara shouldn't still be alive!”
“But… Lord Madara, he…!”
Uchiha Madara was also very shocked. He subconsciously raised his right hand and clenched his fist.
A very strange sensation, full of vitality, was wildly surging through his body.
Uchiha Madara tried to walk a few more steps.
His back didn't ache, his legs didn't hurt, and he had strength when he walked…
“Strange, why am I not dead yet? This shouldn't be…”
Just then, Madara suddenly noticed that the child, who was still clinging tightly to his chest, was still smiling foolishly at him. That smile was full of vitality, even warmer than his best friend Senju Hashirama's Chakra…
Madara suddenly realized something…
“Could it be… because of this kid?”
… …