Uchiha: Starting as Tobirama's Jinchuriki

Normally, the spiritual interrogation in Longdi Cave is meant to make the questions from these close people become chains that hinder the cultivator's Dao heart. As soon as a crack appears, it can hold them back and eventually lead them to their downfall.

But to Qing Shui, all he could hear was the clattering sound of gold coins exploding.

If the emotions of these close relatives could fluctuate in an instant, Qing Shui would save himself a lot of trouble and could simply speed things up.

Qing Shui's pupils sharpened, and the illusion of Longdi Cave was dispelled.

Princess Tsurugi was startled; her illusion had been broken just like that?

Does this man have no heart, no things he cherishes?

Or is it truly that one's heart is as firm as iron, unbound by any constraints...?

Princess Tsurugi was filled with confusion. She even sensed familiar Sage Chakra on Aokiji's body!

But why can't she question Qing Shui, who has already cleared the level...?

This is the rule of Ryuchi-dong—survival of the fittest.

Even if Princess Tashin and Princess Ichikishima died at the hands of Aomine, it was because they lacked the ability, and there's nothing to say about it.

"Trial participant, you have passed the final test and have earned the qualification to meet the Great Immortal White Serpent." Tuanjin-hime stared intently at Qingshui and spoke in a deep voice.

But Qing Shui shook his head, meeting Tuan Jin Ji's serpentine eyes with amusement: "Not bad..."

"Is your resolve in pursuing the Tao firm?"

With the help of the power of Princess Tashin and Princess Ichikishima, Aomizu enhanced the illusion released by his eye technique, instantly pulling Princess Tsutsu into the illusionary world.

With two "traitors" in Ryuchi Cave, even with the blessing of Sage Chakra, Takitsuhime could not escape Aozumi's genjutsu.

Genjutsu Shinjutsu, Ryuchi Cave Sage Chakra, Sharingan eye techniques…

Under Aozumi's unparalleled talent for illusion, Tsuratsuhime began to be tormented by her own mind!

In this illusory world, Princess Tsuratsu watched helplessly as her companions of hundreds of years, Princess Tashin and Princess Ichikishima, died in battle. The familiar giant serpents around her slowly aged and died. Even the White Serpent Sage, whose lifespan seemed to be infinite, grew so old that he could no longer even smoke his pipe.

In the illusion, every snake that dies in Ryuchi Cave leaves behind a question for Princess Tsuratsu, or rather, a soliloquy—

"Ryuchi Cave, is it really a dragon?"

"Having dedicated his entire life to cultivating immortal arts, does he deserve the title of immortal?"

"You are just a snake. Do you really have the chance to shed your snake skin and transform into a dragon, reaching the other side?"

"Since I can't succeed, I might as well end it all now. Anyway, I've been practicing asceticism in caves for hundreds of years; life has no meaning..."

Princess Tsurugi was trapped in a cycle of reincarnation again and again.

In the void, she experienced countless transformations from a small snake into human form, but ultimately could not transform into a dragon…

Longdi Cave?

Snake Cave!

It's nothing more than a group of snakes boasting and enjoying themselves after finding a blessed land and happen to acquire some secret techniques!

A tear of relief slowly rolled down Princess Tsurugi's cheeks as she suddenly opened them.

And just as had happened countless times in the illusion, her hands gripped her own neck, exerting force with extreme decisiveness!

Which is real and which is illusion?

Princess Tsuratsu could no longer be distinguished.

All she knew was that the dragon transformation belief that had sustained her for hundreds of years was nothing but a hollow bubble.

The most real thing is a life that is always filled with failures…

Qingshui stepped forward, took away the hands of Tuanjin Princess who was trying to commit suicide, and sternly shouted like a great bell, which resounded in her ears!

"Repent!"

Startled, Princess Tsurugi was struck by the powerful sound waves that pierced her eardrums, and she raised her head in a daze.

Thousands of reincarnations, and this scene never happened?

"If you want to shed your snake skin and transform into a dragon, then you must have a courageous and diligent spirit of enterprise, no matter how many times you fail..."

Qingshui Baoxiang solemnly looked down at the kneeling Tuanjin Princess, his large hand covering her head, and said in a deep voice:

"My mind is adrift and my spirit is unsteady. It seems that only by experiencing the ups and downs of the world can I cultivate a heart unafraid of the turbulent world!"

Tuanjin-hime stared blankly at Qingshui.

For some reason, Qing Shui reminded him of the eminent monks of the Fire Temple at this moment, whose presence was even more imposing…

Qing Shui rolled up his sleeves, revealing two small white snakes nestled within his arm armor: "No need for further words, come aboard!"

Princess Tashin and Princess Ichikishima lazily blinked their snake eyes, their delicate tails twirling as if welcoming their older sister.

Tuanjin-hime blinked in confusion, but her body honestly took human form and wrapped itself around Qingshui's arm.

Qing Shui smiled slightly, and led the three snake maidens towards the main hall of Dragon Earth Cave. He stopped before the mountain gate and slowly said:

"Konoha's Uchiha Aoshui pays respects to the White Snake Sage!"

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Meanwhile, in the distant battlefield of Hidden Rocks.

Black Zetsu was talking to Kakashi, his face bearing a sorrowful and distressed expression, extremely lifelike, like a widow in distress.

In fact, that is exactly the role it plays.

The news of Obito Uchiha's death was witnessed by most of the Konoha ninja on the Iwagakure battlefield.

If hit by Dust Release, he can only die, there's no way he can die any longer...

"Let me be alone for a while, Kakashi, I want to be alone..." Black Zetsu forced a smile, and after seeing Kakashi off, his eyes flashed, and his figure lurked into the ground.

The plan is ready to begin!

Just as its legs touched the ground, Qing Shui emerged from underground with a smile and grabbed its arm: "My foolish little brother..."

"Have you finally stopped hesitating?"

Black Zetsu froze on the spot!

Chapter 185 Uchiha Aokiji, what have you done?!

Black Zetsu's posture was quite awkward.

As an ignorant girl from the Uchiha clan, Black Zetsu found it difficult to explain to Aokiji why he could melt into the earth like flowing water, especially with half his body on the ground and half in the ground...

"Is this Earth Escape Technique: Earth and Land Submersion?"

Qing Shui smiled and squatted down, stroking Black Zetsu's head with a gentler touch than he usually did with Obito Uchiha: "Why aren't you resting properly? Why are you still practicing ninjutsu here..."

Qing Shui grabbed Hei Jue's arm, and a dark gold chain wrapped around it, his eyes full of mockery.

Black Zetsu didn't dare to move, his mind racing as he frantically analyzed the current situation!

what's the situation!

what's the situation!

There was simply too much intelligence and information, and the unknown situation was too complex, to the point that even the self-proclaimed mastermind behind the ninja world for a thousand years was confused.

Qing Shui jokingly said that Black Zetsu was using Earth Release: Earth-Land Submersion Technique...

However, after recalling the way Qing Shui made his appearance, Black Zetsu was absolutely certain that it was the Mayfly Technique that only White Zetsu and it knew!

The art of the mayfly is not a technique that can be learned by human hands; it originates from the essence of the divine tree and its harmony with nature…

Only those who have undergone the tempering of the Divine Tree or the Ten-Tails Jinchuriki can possibly obtain this kind of special ability.

How did you master Qing Shui?

The most crucial question is—

What is the true identity of this man who has been monitoring him and whom he calls his younger brother?

"you you…"

Black Zetsu still maintained Rin Uchiha's appearance, blinking her bright yet sorrowful eyes: "Aoshui-kun, what are you doing here?"

"I want to find Obito; maybe he's still alive, so I'm trying to learn this technique..."

Qing Shui smiled. Hei Jue, this veteran actor, was absolutely dedicated to his profession.

Even when he was being arrested in front of everyone, he still stubbornly insisted on arguing.

Qing Shui shook his head and sighed with a sense of感慨: "Insufficient ability, but the attitude is right."

"Although you haven't accomplished anything in these thousand years, this sentiment is precious, after all, you haven't even had a complete body..."

"If Kaguya's mother knew, she would be pleased, wouldn't she?"

Shining, Night, Mother!

These four large characters exploded in Black Jue's ears like a tidal wave!

This is its biggest and most unspeakable secret!

For thousands of years, Black Zetsu has approached countless reincarnations of Asura and Indra in various identities and ways, but he has never been discovered. Even the Sage of Six Paths, who is barely surviving in the Pure Land, has never noticed him.

Black Zetsu always believed that he had done a very good job of keeping secrets.

But Qingshui shattered this perception!

This man knows, knows its secret, knows Kaguya Otsutsuki, and seems to know many things that even it doesn't know!

Who exactly is Uchiha Aokiji?

Qing Shui and Hei Jue stared at each other, seemingly understanding the meaning in its eyes, and shook their heads with a light laugh:

Are you wondering about my identity?

"Isn't the answer to this question obvious? I've urged you to work so many times, and even given you the opportunity to test my bloodline. Haven't you made up your mind yet?"

"I'm somewhat disappointed, Jue. While your attitude is certainly loyal, your abilities are indeed somewhat unsatisfactory."

Black Zetsu's brain is completely blank.

Memories flashed rapidly through its mind…