Konoha: The Soul King from the Uchiha Clan

The most dazzling beam of light had only pierced a very small part of the gray-black mist, but the sky not far ahead was a clear white, without any gray-black mist.

In addition, two small, bright white suns hung in the clear white sky, like bright moons in the night, making them particularly eye-catching in this dark and gloomy sacred land.

The soul lying inside must be extraordinary!

After hesitating for a moment, Uchiha Gen boldly flew towards the light...

Even if there is danger, at worst we can just abandon this small part of our soul.

Anyway, with the power of the Soul-Soul Fruit, there's no need to worry about not being able to repair it, nor will it affect the improvement of cultivation.

With such confidence, why wouldn't you dare to take a chance?

Flying to the boundary between light and darkness, Uchiha Gen cautiously extended a phantom finger...

His fingers moved from darkness into light without any unusual occurrence, and Uchiha Gen continued flying forward.

As soon as he entered the boundary of the Bright Zone, Uchiha Gen's eyes widened.

"Holy crap, this guy is actually lying here..."

Inside what appeared to be a coffin made of transparent ice, a figure lay peacefully and serenely, with hair as thick as a hedgehog and sharp, chiseled features. He wore a black, tight-fitting combat suit with layers of red armor on top.

Who else could it be but the real Uchiha Madara?

After staring at Madara Uchiha for a while, Gen Uchiha continued flying forward. Every so often, there was a coffin exactly like the one Madara was lying in, only the figures inside the coffins were different.

After a while, Uchiha Gen saw another "familiar face".

This person had short, brown hair, sharp facial features, and a peaceful and serene expression. He wore a white robe with six symmetrical black magatama embroidered on the collar, and a blue-black belt around his waist.

This soul is none other than Indra, the eldest son of Hagoromo Otsutsuki, the Sage of Six Paths!

Uchiha Gen quickly understood after making a connection with the scenes he had seen along the way.

From the outside in, they are the reincarnations carrying Indra's chakra, from Uchiha Madara to Indra.

If nothing unexpected happens, the person opposite, from the outside in, is Senju Hashirama, the reincarnation of Ashura's chakra, who is Ashura.

To verify this hypothesis, Uchiha Gen continued flying forward, but he suddenly braked after a short while, his face showing extreme shock.

On the flat plain, there were one or two houses shrouded in transparent light. The houses were not luxurious, just two-story buildings, but their style was very different from that of the current ninja world, full of ancient and vicissitudes.

The two-story house is surrounded by a well, a waterwheel, cultivated fields, fruit trees, and a small river, creating a picturesque rural scene.

Some fields were covered with lush green crops, while others were bare; some fruit trees bore fruit, while others did not; the two houses looked like a farmhouse courtyard.

Once he came to his senses, Uchiha Gen immediately tried to slip away...

Who could build a scene so similar to the real world in a place like the Pure Land? Do we even need to think about it?

"I never imagined that such a unique soul as yours existed in the Pure Land..."

"Guests are always welcome. If you don't mind the simplicity of my humble abode, please come down for a chat."

Uchiha Gen, who was about to slip away, froze slightly. Well, he couldn't leave now.

Who knows what might happen if we just run away? At worst, we'll just lose this part of our soul, it's not a big deal.

Moreover, this voice doesn't sound like that person's voice at all; in fact, it sounds more like that person's voice, especially if we're looking at it from the original anime...

"Then I shall respectfully comply."

Uchiha Gen shouted loudly, then flew downwards and landed outside the light barrier.

The light barrier automatically cracked open, creating a portal. Having made up his mind, Uchiha Gen walked in without hesitation.

"It feels pretty much the same as the real world here..."

After entering the light barrier, Uchiha Gen walked along the field path toward the two-story building. Beside him were rice paddies filled with water and planted with rice seedlings. The rice was lush and green, full of vitality.

Out of respect, Uchiha Gen did not fly, but walked.

Walking along the country path and through the orchard, you'll see a figure standing at the gate of a courtyard on the right.

The figure was tall and well-proportioned, with long silver-blue hair. Although his face was a bit long, it was quite handsome. He wore a white robe with six symmetrical black magatama embroidered below the collar.

However, what is most striking about this person is the six black Truth-Seeking Balls surrounding him, his white eyes, and the two small horns growing on his forehead.

The moment he saw the figure, Uchiha Gen recognized its identity.

Hamura Otsutsuki, the younger brother of Hagoromo Otsutsuki, the Sage of Six Paths, was the ancestor of the Hyuga clan and the Otsutsuki clan of the Moon!

Hamura Otsutsuki was unlike any other soul he encountered in the Pure Land; at first glance, it was impossible to tell whether he was a real person or a soul...

Indeed, if the soul of the Sage of Six Paths can endure in the world, how could Hamura Otsutsuki, whose strength was similar, perish so easily?

After becoming the Ten-Tails' jinchūriki, the Sage of Six Paths would definitely be stronger than Hamura Otsutsuki, but after splitting the Ten-Tails, he would probably die before Hamura Otsutsuki.

While Hamura Otsutsuki didn't have the long lifespan of a pure Otsutsuki clan member, it was certainly longer than that of an ordinary person.

Without hesitation, Uchiha Gen bowed and said, "Greetings, senior. May I ask how I should address you?"

"My name is Ōtsutsuki Hamura. What's yours?"

Otsutsuki Hamura smiled slightly and slowly walked over.

"This name sounds familiar..."

"I remember now!"

"May I ask what your relationship is with the legendary Sage of Six Paths?"

"I saw in an ancient book that the legendary Sage of Six Paths also had the surname Ōtsutsuki."

Uchiha Gen first looked thoughtful, then suddenly realized, and finally became respectful. The transitions in his expression were smooth and seamless, without any flaws.

Although it's worth losing a small part of the soul, preserving it would be best, and most importantly, it shouldn't arouse the suspicion of the Otsutsuki brothers.

"That's my older brother. My older brother's name is Ōtsutsuki Hagoromo."

"It's been so long since I've seen any living creature other than my brother. Come with me to the courtyard for a cup of tea."

Otsutsuki Hamura was very friendly, smiling broadly, and stepped aside to invite him.

"I'd be honored to accept your offer, but is it possible to drink tea in a soul state?"

The shock on Uchiha Gen's face had not yet faded...

"The tea and food here are special, combining the best of the world and the Pure Land, and can be enjoyed by the soul."

"Such a rare and wonderful thing exists! We must have a good taste of it."

"Don't be shy, enjoy!"

Uchiha Gen followed Otsutsuki Hamura into the courtyard and walked towards an osmanthus tree...

Under the tree was a blue stone table and two blue stone stools. Scattered on the table and one of the stools were golden flowers, their fragrance so intoxicating that even the soul could smell it, which was quite peculiar.

"By the way, you haven't said what your name is yet?"

"I apologize, it was my oversight. I was just too shocked."

"My name is Uchiha Gen, and I am currently the head of the Uchiha clan."

"The Uchiha clan?"

"After arriving in the Pure Land and reuniting with my elder brother, I think I heard him mention..."

As he spoke, Otsutsuki Hamura flicked his white sleeve, creating a gust of wind that caused the golden osmanthus blossoms on the stone bench to fall to the side. He then sat down gracefully.

As for the stone bench without golden osmanthus flowers, it was given to Uchiha Gen, a guest whose soul was transparent and who could not interfere with reality.

After Uchiha Gen sat down, Otsutsuki Hamura beckoned, and the tea set, tea leaves, teapot, and water all flew out of the room.

"I remember now."

"My elder brother once said that the Uchiha clan are descendants of his eldest son, Indra."

"Although Indra is useless, he is still my nephew."

"You are his descendant. Although we don't know how many generations have passed, you still have some connection with me."

A hint of surprise appeared on Otsutsuki Hamura's face, and his tone became more intimate. As he spoke, he began to brew tea with practiced ease...

The tea ceremony, teacups, and teapots are not much different from those in the modern world, except that the water used to brew tea is grayish-black.

Upon hearing this, Uchiha Gen immediately seized the opportunity and rose to bow.

"Greetings, Grand Uncle."

(End of this chapter)