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Chapter 917: Suspicion towards the Otsutsuki!
White Zetsu!
A thousand years ago.
To defend against their own clansmen who would definitely descend one day in the future and definitely attack them.
Otsutsuki Kaguya used 'Infinite Tsukuyomi' to control the Citizens of the Ninja World at that Time.
Then, she wrapped them with the Tree Branch of the 'Chakra God Tree'.
This way, as Time passed, they would gradually Transform into these Humanoid Creature weapons with a certain Wood Release Physique and Ability.
Later, Otsutsuki Kaguya was Sealed.
Although a portion of the Citizens who hadn't yet Transformed into White Zetsu were rescued.
Another portion had already turned into White Zetsu.
These were preserved inside the 'Chakra God Tree', specifically within the 'Ten-Tails' Husk', which is the 'Gedo Statue'.
In addition, over the years, Madara Uchiha created White Zetsu using the Gedo Statue's Life Force and Hashirama Cells.
Adding them up, the total amounted to nearly a hundred thousand!
This is the explanation given in the 'Canon'.
However, Im was very suspicious of this.
Especially the point about White Zetsu being an Army to Resist other Otsutsuki Clan Members.
Although these White Zetsu, compared to most ordinary Ninja, possess various Abilities such as strong Life Force, absorbing Chakra to Transform, freely changing their Body Form, and merging with each other to increase Volume and Strength.
But with just these, they aren't enough, even against the low-Status Guardians within the Otsutsuki Clan.
Not to mention those Guardians who are immeasurably stronger.
Forget a hundred thousand White Zetsu, even a million wouldn't be enough!
Therefore, Im held suspicion regarding Otsutsuki Kaguya's purpose in Manufacturing White Zetsu.
However, currently, he was more concerned about the true mastermind hidden behind the scenes of the Ninja World: Black Zetsu!
Regarding Black Zetsu's Idea of releasing the Monster 'Satori' from the Box of Paradise and 'Moryo' from the Land of Demons, as well as this hundred thousand strong White Zetsu Army, Im could also guess.
It was probably because he felt the appearance of the World Government disrupted his Plan and severely affected his Target of Saving Mother (Concept).
So, he would Manufacturing Chaos as much as possible, delay the pace of the Ninja World being completely conquered, and buy himself Time to think of new ideas or something.
These were Im's thoughts based on the advanced information from the 'Canon', as well as Black Zetsu's Style, and by putting himself in the Opponent's Stance.
"Otsutsuki Kaguya, huh..."
Im knew deeply that Black Zetsu wasn't important; what was important was Kaguya on the Moon.
Actually, regarding whether or not to release Kaguya, he was still undecided.
Logically speaking, facing the threat of the Otsutsuki Civilization, Otsutsuki Kaguya's Stance was consistent with the World Government's.
But the problem lay in Otsutsuki Kaguya's Strength being too great.
Im was somewhat unsure if he could Suppress her.
If he couldn't Suppress her, and Otsutsuki Kaguya acted recklessly, how would he stop her then?
Have Otsutsuki Hamura and Otsutsuki Hagoromo Sealing her back again?
Speaking of which, Im also held suspicion regarding this Sealing.
The Six Paths: Chibaku Tensei performed by these two brothers, although it is said they used their innate Power of Yang and Yin Release.
The problem is they were originally born after Otsutsuki Kaguya received a 'blessing'.
If you disregard these superficial explanations, in the final analysis, it's actually just Otsutsuki Kaguya, after eating the Chakra Fruit, expelling the portion of Strength she couldn't digest from her Body.
Because the Chakra Fruit wasn't meant to be eaten raw in the first place.
This thing needs to be first Transmuted into a Medicinal Pill before eating.
But Otsutsuki Kaguya was a Guardian before and simply didn't know Alchemy, a High Rank skill only the Protected One (Role) would know.
Naturally, she could only choose to eat it like a Fruit.
In other words, the essence of Otsutsuki Hagoromo and Otsutsuki Hamura's Strength comes from Otsutsuki Kaguya.
So they used Otsutsuki Kaguya's Strength to Sealing Otsutsuki Kaguya?
No matter how you look at it, it doesn't seem right...
"Let's keep her sealed for now. When I'm confident someday, I'll release her to chat."
Im sighed in his Heart with some regret.
Mainly, he was quite Interest in Otsutsuki Kaguya.
After all, she's a Beauty with peerless Strength, full of Queenly aura, who has lived for at least a thousand years, whose future Lifespan is also endless, with a Personality that is reclusive yet with Haki, and a very peculiar appearance as an alien Beauty.
Although in his opinion, Otsutsuki Kaguya appeared too pale in the 'Anime'.
As for the specifics, he'd see for himself when the Time came.
Perhaps even if she's as pale as a ghost, she'd still possess the charm of a peerless Beauty?
As for the issue of Otsutsuki Kaguya having not only two Sons but also a group of Descendants.
It wasn't a problem for Im either.
It was merely asexual birth after receiving a 'blessing'; he could still accept that.
The key lay in Otsutsuki Kaguya's Strength and the Personality of a Desireless One.
A Desireless One is someone who isn't greatly Touched by any Feelings.
Even Anger would only be displayed to the extent of a normal person getting angry.
Attention.
Here, it's said they aren't greatly Touched, not that they have no Feelings at all.
She also has Joy, Anger, Sorrow, and Delight, and can also feel Fear and dread.
This point is very similar to Im's predecessor, the former Im.
Their State of Mind is always in a calm state.
Perhaps it's because they've lived for too long?
"And that 'Satori' too..."
"Lord Imu, we have arrived Overhead the Sun and Moon Swamp."
Just as Im was thinking, Stussy walked over and said softly.
Historia also walked over, holding the Cloud Fox in her arms.
Behind her followed the Kung Fu Dugong and Humandrills.
These two little guys really liked Historia.
Now they had completely become her personal bodyguards.
In terms of Strength, one can only say they are not what they used to be. Mikasa might not even be their Opponent.
"Alright, let's take a look."
Im stood up.
The next second, taking Historia, Stussy, as well as the Ubuyashiki Four Sisters, Mikasa, and Rico Brzenska, they instantly vanished from the spot.
When the group reappeared, they were already Overhead Noah's Ark.
From here, they could get a good view of the entire Sun and Moon Swamp's Scenery.
Im stepped on the Air as if it were solid ground.
And used his sharp Gaze, like Hawk Eyes, to Scan the surroundings.
This Sun and Moon Swamp was located at the South End of The Empire.
Because the salt content was particularly high, the Imperial Faction had built two large salt Manufacturing plants here.
However, this place also had a large number of Danger Beasts.
Therefore, the Imperial Faction had designated this place as a 'High-Danger Area'.
And specifically noted the presence of Special-Grade Danger Beasts.
This resulted in this place being basically only visited by The Empire's Military Personnel.
As for Im, he was there with a tourist Mindset.
After all, he couldn't just stay Overhead Heavenly Gate Holy Island forever, could he?
"He wondered if that large lion with a pair of Dragon Wings from the 'Manga' was still around. He heard its Meat tasted excellent..."
Im felt anticipation in his Heart.
He was talking about the so-called 'Sun-Moon King' from the 'Manga'.
Although it sounded impressive, its Strength was quite weak.
It was easily killed by the two Battle Maids Meilard had brought with him.
At the same time, the sudden appearance of something as massive as Noah's Ark naturally also caused Nervousness and vigilance among the many Danger Beasts in the Swamp.
The timid ones quickly fled.
The bold ones, but without Flying Ability, could only raise their heads and Roar.
As for those with Flying Ability and exceptional boldness, they attacked Noah's Ark without any Fear.
These Danger Beasts were almost all High-Grade Danger Beasts.
Among them were also some Danger Beasts rated as Special-Grade.
However, Im had no Interest in them whatsoever.
And no Idea of taking action.
These trivial matters would be handled by the Holy Land Garrison and Cipher Pol on the Ark, who were responsible for Interception.
He figured that when they left, the Food Reserves and variety on the Ark would be significantly increased.
[Bang bang bang bang...]
Just then, a large number of Mud Bullets suddenly shot up from the Swamp below?
These dense Mud Bullets completely disregarded friend or foe; they hadn't even hit the Ark yet and had already killed a large number of Insect Type or Bird Type Danger Beasts flying in the Air.
Fortunately, Commander Clement personally took action, preventing this foul mud from getting any closer.
Although even if it had reached them, it would have been blocked by the Airflow Layer around Noah's Ark.
"What is that?"
Im raised an eyebrow and gazed at the Large Creatures rolling in the Swamp.
"This..."
Stussy couldn't answer.
After all, it was impossible for her to know too many Danger Beasts from the Imperial Arms World.
"Reporting to Lord Imu, that should be the Special-Grade Danger Beast 'Mud Fish Dragon' that primarily inhabits swampy areas."
At this moment, Nichika Ubuyashiki spoke softly.
"Mud Fish Dragon..."
It sounded somewhat familiar to Im.
But he didn't think too much about it and instead turned to look at her.
"How do you know that?"
At this time, the other Women around also focused their Gaze on Nichika.
"Because I like reading books, not long ago... I finished reading the encyclopedia of Danger Beasts from This World."
Nichika Ubuyashiki lowered her head somewhat shyly.
Im understood.
The second daughter of the Ubuyashiki Family is a Paramecia System Book-Book Fruit Ability User.
Because of this, she developed an inexplicable attraction to Book.
Because he remembered that she didn't seem to have shown this aspect before.
However, reading more books is also a good thing...
"Alright then, you take some people over and put this Mud Fish Dragon into a Book."
Nichika Ubuyashiki was startled, then quickly nodded.
"Yes, Lord Imu."
"Then I'll go with you. I figure if its Body Size becomes smaller, it will be more convenient, right?"
Stussy chuckled softly.
"Then I'll trouble you, Lord Stussy..."
Nichika Ubuyashiki nodded.
(End of this chapter)
White Zetsu!
A thousand years ago.
To defend against their own clansmen who would definitely descend one day in the future and definitely attack them.
Otsutsuki Kaguya used 'Infinite Tsukuyomi' to control the Citizens of the Ninja World at that Time.
Then, she wrapped them with the Tree Branch of the 'Chakra God Tree'.
This way, as Time passed, they would gradually Transform into these Humanoid Creature weapons with a certain Wood Release Physique and Ability.
Later, Otsutsuki Kaguya was Sealed.
Although a portion of the Citizens who hadn't yet Transformed into White Zetsu were rescued.
Another portion had already turned into White Zetsu.
These were preserved inside the 'Chakra God Tree', specifically within the 'Ten-Tails' Husk', which is the 'Gedo Statue'.
In addition, over the years, Madara Uchiha created White Zetsu using the Gedo Statue's Life Force and Hashirama Cells.
Adding them up, the total amounted to nearly a hundred thousand!
This is the explanation given in the 'Canon'.
However, Im was very suspicious of this.
Especially the point about White Zetsu being an Army to Resist other Otsutsuki Clan Members.
Although these White Zetsu, compared to most ordinary Ninja, possess various Abilities such as strong Life Force, absorbing Chakra to Transform, freely changing their Body Form, and merging with each other to increase Volume and Strength.
But with just these, they aren't enough, even against the low-Status Guardians within the Otsutsuki Clan.
Not to mention those Guardians who are immeasurably stronger.
Forget a hundred thousand White Zetsu, even a million wouldn't be enough!
Therefore, Im held suspicion regarding Otsutsuki Kaguya's purpose in Manufacturing White Zetsu.
However, currently, he was more concerned about the true mastermind hidden behind the scenes of the Ninja World: Black Zetsu!
Regarding Black Zetsu's Idea of releasing the Monster 'Satori' from the Box of Paradise and 'Moryo' from the Land of Demons, as well as this hundred thousand strong White Zetsu Army, Im could also guess.
It was probably because he felt the appearance of the World Government disrupted his Plan and severely affected his Target of Saving Mother (Concept).
So, he would Manufacturing Chaos as much as possible, delay the pace of the Ninja World being completely conquered, and buy himself Time to think of new ideas or something.
These were Im's thoughts based on the advanced information from the 'Canon', as well as Black Zetsu's Style, and by putting himself in the Opponent's Stance.
"Otsutsuki Kaguya, huh..."
Im knew deeply that Black Zetsu wasn't important; what was important was Kaguya on the Moon.
Actually, regarding whether or not to release Kaguya, he was still undecided.
Logically speaking, facing the threat of the Otsutsuki Civilization, Otsutsuki Kaguya's Stance was consistent with the World Government's.
But the problem lay in Otsutsuki Kaguya's Strength being too great.
Im was somewhat unsure if he could Suppress her.
If he couldn't Suppress her, and Otsutsuki Kaguya acted recklessly, how would he stop her then?
Have Otsutsuki Hamura and Otsutsuki Hagoromo Sealing her back again?
Speaking of which, Im also held suspicion regarding this Sealing.
The Six Paths: Chibaku Tensei performed by these two brothers, although it is said they used their innate Power of Yang and Yin Release.
The problem is they were originally born after Otsutsuki Kaguya received a 'blessing'.
If you disregard these superficial explanations, in the final analysis, it's actually just Otsutsuki Kaguya, after eating the Chakra Fruit, expelling the portion of Strength she couldn't digest from her Body.
Because the Chakra Fruit wasn't meant to be eaten raw in the first place.
This thing needs to be first Transmuted into a Medicinal Pill before eating.
But Otsutsuki Kaguya was a Guardian before and simply didn't know Alchemy, a High Rank skill only the Protected One (Role) would know.
Naturally, she could only choose to eat it like a Fruit.
In other words, the essence of Otsutsuki Hagoromo and Otsutsuki Hamura's Strength comes from Otsutsuki Kaguya.
So they used Otsutsuki Kaguya's Strength to Sealing Otsutsuki Kaguya?
No matter how you look at it, it doesn't seem right...
"Let's keep her sealed for now. When I'm confident someday, I'll release her to chat."
Im sighed in his Heart with some regret.
Mainly, he was quite Interest in Otsutsuki Kaguya.
After all, she's a Beauty with peerless Strength, full of Queenly aura, who has lived for at least a thousand years, whose future Lifespan is also endless, with a Personality that is reclusive yet with Haki, and a very peculiar appearance as an alien Beauty.
Although in his opinion, Otsutsuki Kaguya appeared too pale in the 'Anime'.
As for the specifics, he'd see for himself when the Time came.
Perhaps even if she's as pale as a ghost, she'd still possess the charm of a peerless Beauty?
As for the issue of Otsutsuki Kaguya having not only two Sons but also a group of Descendants.
It wasn't a problem for Im either.
It was merely asexual birth after receiving a 'blessing'; he could still accept that.
The key lay in Otsutsuki Kaguya's Strength and the Personality of a Desireless One.
A Desireless One is someone who isn't greatly Touched by any Feelings.
Even Anger would only be displayed to the extent of a normal person getting angry.
Attention.
Here, it's said they aren't greatly Touched, not that they have no Feelings at all.
She also has Joy, Anger, Sorrow, and Delight, and can also feel Fear and dread.
This point is very similar to Im's predecessor, the former Im.
Their State of Mind is always in a calm state.
Perhaps it's because they've lived for too long?
"And that 'Satori' too..."
"Lord Imu, we have arrived Overhead the Sun and Moon Swamp."
Just as Im was thinking, Stussy walked over and said softly.
Historia also walked over, holding the Cloud Fox in her arms.
Behind her followed the Kung Fu Dugong and Humandrills.
These two little guys really liked Historia.
Now they had completely become her personal bodyguards.
In terms of Strength, one can only say they are not what they used to be. Mikasa might not even be their Opponent.
"Alright, let's take a look."
Im stood up.
The next second, taking Historia, Stussy, as well as the Ubuyashiki Four Sisters, Mikasa, and Rico Brzenska, they instantly vanished from the spot.
When the group reappeared, they were already Overhead Noah's Ark.
From here, they could get a good view of the entire Sun and Moon Swamp's Scenery.
Im stepped on the Air as if it were solid ground.
And used his sharp Gaze, like Hawk Eyes, to Scan the surroundings.
This Sun and Moon Swamp was located at the South End of The Empire.
Because the salt content was particularly high, the Imperial Faction had built two large salt Manufacturing plants here.
However, this place also had a large number of Danger Beasts.
Therefore, the Imperial Faction had designated this place as a 'High-Danger Area'.
And specifically noted the presence of Special-Grade Danger Beasts.
This resulted in this place being basically only visited by The Empire's Military Personnel.
As for Im, he was there with a tourist Mindset.
After all, he couldn't just stay Overhead Heavenly Gate Holy Island forever, could he?
"He wondered if that large lion with a pair of Dragon Wings from the 'Manga' was still around. He heard its Meat tasted excellent..."
Im felt anticipation in his Heart.
He was talking about the so-called 'Sun-Moon King' from the 'Manga'.
Although it sounded impressive, its Strength was quite weak.
It was easily killed by the two Battle Maids Meilard had brought with him.
At the same time, the sudden appearance of something as massive as Noah's Ark naturally also caused Nervousness and vigilance among the many Danger Beasts in the Swamp.
The timid ones quickly fled.
The bold ones, but without Flying Ability, could only raise their heads and Roar.
As for those with Flying Ability and exceptional boldness, they attacked Noah's Ark without any Fear.
These Danger Beasts were almost all High-Grade Danger Beasts.
Among them were also some Danger Beasts rated as Special-Grade.
However, Im had no Interest in them whatsoever.
And no Idea of taking action.
These trivial matters would be handled by the Holy Land Garrison and Cipher Pol on the Ark, who were responsible for Interception.
He figured that when they left, the Food Reserves and variety on the Ark would be significantly increased.
[Bang bang bang bang...]
Just then, a large number of Mud Bullets suddenly shot up from the Swamp below?
These dense Mud Bullets completely disregarded friend or foe; they hadn't even hit the Ark yet and had already killed a large number of Insect Type or Bird Type Danger Beasts flying in the Air.
Fortunately, Commander Clement personally took action, preventing this foul mud from getting any closer.
Although even if it had reached them, it would have been blocked by the Airflow Layer around Noah's Ark.
"What is that?"
Im raised an eyebrow and gazed at the Large Creatures rolling in the Swamp.
"This..."
Stussy couldn't answer.
After all, it was impossible for her to know too many Danger Beasts from the Imperial Arms World.
"Reporting to Lord Imu, that should be the Special-Grade Danger Beast 'Mud Fish Dragon' that primarily inhabits swampy areas."
At this moment, Nichika Ubuyashiki spoke softly.
"Mud Fish Dragon..."
It sounded somewhat familiar to Im.
But he didn't think too much about it and instead turned to look at her.
"How do you know that?"
At this time, the other Women around also focused their Gaze on Nichika.
"Because I like reading books, not long ago... I finished reading the encyclopedia of Danger Beasts from This World."
Nichika Ubuyashiki lowered her head somewhat shyly.
Im understood.
The second daughter of the Ubuyashiki Family is a Paramecia System Book-Book Fruit Ability User.
Because of this, she developed an inexplicable attraction to Book.
Because he remembered that she didn't seem to have shown this aspect before.
However, reading more books is also a good thing...
"Alright then, you take some people over and put this Mud Fish Dragon into a Book."
Nichika Ubuyashiki was startled, then quickly nodded.
"Yes, Lord Imu."
"Then I'll go with you. I figure if its Body Size becomes smaller, it will be more convenient, right?"
Stussy chuckled softly.
"Then I'll trouble you, Lord Stussy..."
Nichika Ubuyashiki nodded.
(End of this chapter)
