Kryptonians: Man of Steel

Chapter 965 Uchiha Madara Senju Hashirama Template
In the dim and technologically advanced laboratory, light shines through the special glass windows, sprinkling mottled light onto the body immersed in the transparent liquid. The body is suspended quietly, as if witnessing the stillness of time.

This body is a clone of Hashirama Senju. Every inch of skin and every detail is made to be identical to the original, but those empty eyes reveal a cruel fact - it is just a soulless shell.

Orochimaru stood aside with a meaningful smile on his face. His eyes moved between Madara and the clones, thinking about various possibilities in his mind.

Although he seemed relaxed on the surface, he was actually in turmoil inside.

For him, cooperating with a strong man like Uchiha Madara is tantamount to seeking the skin of a tiger, but it is precisely this feeling of coexistence of danger and opportunity that makes him excited.

"It worked. Congratulations, Mr. Madara."

Orochimaru's voice echoed in the empty laboratory, carrying a subtle hint of provocation.

Although he played a key role in this cooperation, in Uchiha Madara's eyes, he was always just a tool that could be used.

"You won't take the opportunity to kill me just because I've lost my usefulness."

This sentence was half a joke, half a test, and there was a cunning light in Orochimaru's eyes.

He deliberately raised such questions, both to test Madara's reaction and out of his own inner anxiety.

After all, the consequences of resurrecting such a powerful being are unpredictable.

Uchiha Madara did not respond directly. His gaze seemed to penetrate the boundaries of time and space, and was fixed on the unconscious clone.

Those eyes were as deep as the night sky, containing both a desire for power and complex emotions for the past years.

"I'm not interested in the lives of the trash."

Madara's voice was cold and decisive, as if even the temperature in the air had dropped a few degrees.

His words were not only a response to Orochimaru's probing, but also a declaration of his own ruthless attitude towards the weak.

When Orochimaru heard this, the corners of his mouth twitched slightly, but soon returned to normal.

He took two steps back gently, keeping a certain distance from Madara, and secretly thought about his next plan.

He knew that a strong man like Uchiha Madara would never easily give up any opportunity to improve himself, and he was the one who could provide Madara with such an opportunity.

Black Zetsu observed all this silently from the side, his figure almost blending into the shadows, but his eyes were unusually bright, full of calculation and expectation.

As a product of Kaguya Ōtsutsuki's will, he is well aware of Madara's importance.

In the grand layout of the Moon Eye Project, Madara is not only a key link, but also the best vessel for him to achieve his ultimate goal.

"Black Zetsu, what happens next depends on you and me. We have to squeeze every ounce of value out of that guy."

Uchiha Madara said without turning his head.

Black Zetsu nodded slightly.

"I understand, Madara-sama. We have been preparing for this for so long, and now it seems that person is indeed the most suitable choice."

Uchiha Madara looked at Orochimaru.

"Cancel the Impure World Reincarnation and summon me in this new body."

He couldn't wait to experience the power of Hashirama's body.

Orochimaru then unleashed the Impure World Reincarnation technique, and Uchiha Madara's soul returned to the Pure Land.

In the empty room, only Orochimaru and Black Zetsu stood facing each other. The atmosphere was so solemn that even time seemed to have slowed down.

"Black Zetsu, why are you so stubborn? Tell me Madara's plan, and maybe we can find a more peaceful solution." There were complex emotions flashing in Orochimaru's eyes, including curiosity about the unknown and desire for power.

In this world where the strong are respected, any intelligence could be the key to turning the tide.

However, Black Zetsu's response was like a sharp blade in the cold wind, without any warmth: "Orochimaru, your curiosity will kill you. Madara's plan is far beyond your imagination. It concerns the fate of the entire world. And you are just a pawn in this grand chess game."

Black Zetsu's figure was hidden in the darkness, revealing only a pair of deep eyes.

What he had in mind was the revenge and resurrection plan that spanned a thousand years - the Moon Eye Project.

"Madara, he is the most perfect vessel at the moment. His strength, ambition, and endless pursuit of power make him the most suitable candidate. Nagato and Obito, although they also have impressive strengths, they cannot be compared with Madara in terms of personality or conditions."

When Orochimaru heard this, a sneer appeared on the corner of his mouth, a smile that mocked fate.

Although he was one of the three great ninjas and mastered forbidden techniques such as the Impure World Reincarnation, he still seemed insignificant in front of the likes of Madara and Black Zetsu.

But he has never given up his exploration and pursuit of power, and this time, he also wants to leave his own mark in this game.

So, Orochimaru said no more and slowly took out the clone from the container.

As Orochimaru formed seals with his hands, a strange wave spread throughout the laboratory. He chanted an ancient spell in a low voice and activated the Impure World Reincarnation Technique.

In an instant, the air seemed to be torn apart, and a powerful force came from another world and merged with this new body.

Uchiha Madara opened his eyes again at this moment.

Those eyes were still as sharp as an eagle's, but deeper than when he was alive, as if they could see through the essence of all things in the world.

He looked around and felt the powerful force contained in this body, as well as the blood and will flowing in it that did not belong to him.

"This body..."

Madara's voice was low and powerful, with a hint of surprise and satisfaction.

"What an amazing masterpiece, Orochimaru. It seems that even after my death, the world has not stopped progressing."

He stood up, and the cracks on his Warring States armor became more conspicuous under the light, but this did not affect the kingly aura he exuded.

Madara slowly walked to the center of the laboratory, feeling the power surging in his body, and an unprecedented sense of ambition surged in his heart.

His eyes passed through the walls of the laboratory, as if he had seen the new world he had built with his own hands.

"It's time for the world to feel true peace."

Uchiha Madara is very confident now because he is very strong now, even stronger than when he was at his peak in his lifetime!

But there is no feeling of blood flowing, and no passion at all.

"I need to be revived as soon as possible. How is Nagato doing?"

Uchiha Madara asked Black Zetsu.

"Nagato and the others have already sealed away eight of the tailed beasts. Only the Nine-Tails is left."

Black Jue said immediately.

During this time, they sealed the tailed beasts day and night, and successfully opened most of the eyes of the Outer Path Demon Statue, with some of them only opening a slit.

(End of this chapter)