[Outside World]
With all the Cloud Shinobi ninjas captured, Lucas turned to Nii Yugito and the other kunoichi.
"You two handle the persuasion," he ordered, leaving the responsibility of controlling the prisoners to them.
If the Cloud Shinobi were willing to adapt and submit, Lucas wouldn't mind giving them a new identity under his rule.
But if they refused to acknowledge his efforts and continued to resist…
Then they could slowly reflect in the Pure Land about their life choices.
Just as Lucas was about to relax, his expression changed slightly.
"Hmm?"
He had sensed the activation of Flying Thunder God's Mark.
Without hesitation, he left Flying Thunder God marks and a Shadow Clone behind in Cloud Shinobi Village, then instantly teleported away.
Deep within an isolated mountain forest, a group of Akatsuki members had gathered.
Standing at the center was Kakuzu, holding a Flying Thunder God kunai, pouring chakra into the imprint.
In front of them lay three bound figures, their chakra completely sealed—
The Jinchūriki of the Four-Tails, Five-Tails, and Six-Tails.
"Our task is complete," Kakuzu stated, his tone as cold as ever.
"Now we just wait for the leader to arrive."
At that moment, a sudden distortion of space signaled the arrival of Lucas, who appeared out of thin air beside Kakuzu.
His gaze immediately locked onto the three captive Jinchūriki, and he nodded in satisfaction.
"Well done."
Without wasting time, Lucas raised his hand.
Summoning Jutsu!
A massive shadow loomed over them as the Gedo Statue materialized behind him.
The Jinchūriki trembled, their expressions shifting from fear to shock.
As the Gedo Statue opened its mouth, three purple chains shot out, stabbing directly into their bodies.
For the next fifteen minutes, their pained screams echoed through the forest as their Tailed Beast chakra was forcefully extracted.
The chains retracted, leaving the three Jinchūriki collapsed on the ground, gasping for breath.
Their Tailed Beasts were gone.
But unlike usual extractions, Lucas had left behind a fraction of their chakra, ensuring that they wouldn't die.
The three slowly processed what had happened before their emotions overwhelmed them.
"You…"
"I'm not a Jinchūriki anymore…"
"I'm… free!"
Tears streamed down their faces.
For years, they had suffered as human sacrifices, cursed and feared by their own villages.
Now, that burden had been lifted.
One of them turned to Lucas, voice filled with gratitude and confusion.
"I don't know what your goal is… but thank you."
Another hesitated.
"Collecting all the Tailed Beasts… Are you sure this won't bring disaster upon us?"
The last one was more cautious.
"Are we free to leave?"
Lucas smirked.
"Stick around for a while," he said casually. "Maybe your opinions will change."
He then turned his attention to the Gedo Statue, his gaze sharp.
The Gedo Statue's nine eyes were now fully open.
The atmosphere became eerily silent.
From the shadows, Zetsu trembled in excitement.
"You… You really collected all the Tailed Beasts?"
The reality of the situation was almost too unbelievable.
Lucas turned to face him, a calm smile on his lips.
"Yes."
"The Nine Tailed Beasts have been sealed inside the Gedo Statue."
"And now…" His Rinnegan glowed ominously.
"It's time to witness a miracle."
With that, Lucas formed a series of hand seals.
Immediately, the Gedo Statue began to transform.
The once-hollow, skeletal figure started to twist and morph, its form shifting into something far more sinister.
A horrifying, one-eyed monster emerged.
Its single red eye bore the signature Rinnegan pattern, surrounded by nine black tomoe.
The Akatsuki members stepped back instinctively, sensing the sheer power radiating from the new form.
"What the hell is that?!"
"It feels even more terrifying than the Tailed Beasts!"
The Gedo Statue was no more.
What now stood in its place was the source of all Tailed Beasts—
The Ten-Tails.
Zetsu's voice shook with excitement and awe.
"This is it… the Ten-Tails!"
They watched as the Ten-Tails' massive body dissolved, its chakra flowing into Lucas like a raging river.
Then—
Crack.
It was as if reality itself had shattered.
Petal-like fragments of pure white energy fluttered around Lucas as he underwent an unearthly transformation.
His once black hair turned into a brilliant white, flowing elegantly behind him.
A pure white robe wrapped around his body, its fabric ethereal.
Behind him, nine black tomoe floated, forming a crescent-like pattern.
Then, with a low hum, nine jet-black orbs appeared at his side—
The legendary Truth-Seeking Balls—an ultimate power born from the fusion of all chakra natures.
The Akatsuki members were stunned into silence.
The pressure Lucas emitted was suffocating, more overwhelming than anything they had ever encountered.
It was like standing before the Sage of Six Paths himself.
Kakuzu, a man who had fought generations of Kage, felt his body tremble involuntarily.
Lucas examined himself, raising a brow at the sudden change in attire.
"Huh… so this is the standard outfit for a Ten-Tails Jinchūriki?"
He grinned.
"Interesting."
With a simple thought, his outfit shifted back to normal, but after seeing how majestic it looked, he decided to keep it for a little longer.
After all—
It looked damn good on him.
[Chat Group for the Dead]
Uchiha Madara: "So this is the Ten-Tails Jinchūriki? What an overwhelming sense of oppression!"
Senju Hashirama: "As much as I hate to admit it, even at my strongest, I wouldn't stand a chance against a Ten-Tails Jinchūriki."
Lucas: "That's only natural, Hashirama. Your Wood Style originates from the God Tree, which is part of the Ten-Tails. Your Sage Body comes from the Ten-Tails' lineage. The two biggest advantages you have are just weakened versions of the Ten-Tails' abilities. You were already pushing your limits!"
Senju Tobirama: "Then is there any way to defeat it?"
Lucas: "The Ten-Tails Jinchūriki is immune to all ninjutsu attacks. Only Senjutsu—natural energy techniques—can damage it."
Senju Hashirama: "Senjutsu? I can use that!"
Lucas: "It's useless. The Ten-Tails Jinchūriki is born with Six Paths Senjutsu, which is far stronger than your Sage Mode. Unless you master Six Paths power and Six Paths Senjutsu, ordinary Sage Mode won't work."
Senju Tobirama: "Tch! Six Paths power? Six Paths Senjutsu? Ordinary people can't even dream of mastering something like that! Only the reincarnation of the Sage of Six Paths' sons ever get that chance!"
[Outside World]
Black Zetsu watched Lucas in pure excitement.
"Boss, now that you have this power, you should be able to cast Infinite Tsukuyomi!"
His tone was eager, almost desperate.
"With that, you can create a truly peaceful and perfect world!"
Lucas glanced at him, a mocking smile forming on his lips.
"I could use Infinite Tsukuyomi…"
Black Zetsu's eyes lit up.
"But why should I?" Lucas said slowly.
The moment those words fell, Black Zetsu's expression changed drastically.
His instincts screamed at him to run.
Lucas knew the truth.
Lucas knew about Kaguya's resurrection plan.
There was no tricking him.
Black Zetsu immediately tried to flee—but it was already too late.
Puff!
A black Truth-Seeking Rod pierced straight through its body, freezing it in place.
This wasn't just any rod—it was formed from Truth-Seeking Balls, imbued with Yin-Yang Release.
It was the perfect counter to Zetsu's existence.
Lucas flicked his fingers, and a pitch-black sphere shot toward Black Zetsu.
"Planetary Devastation."
A powerful gravitational force erupted, pulling everything toward the black sphere.
Countless chunks of earth, rock, and debris rapidly gathered, forming an enormous boulder, sealing Black Zetsu inside.
Kakuzu and the others staggered back, watching in shock as the entire forest shook from the impact.
If that move had been aimed at them, they wouldn't have stood a chance.
[Chat Group for the Dead]
Lucas: "Well? Have you completely given up yet?"
Uchiha Madara : "I never imagined that I—Uchiha Madara, the so-called wise man—would be fooled by a parasite for most of my life…"
"Lord of the group, what do you plan to do with him?"
Lucas: "Zetsu is nothing but a manipulative piece of garbage. I can't let it keep stirring up trouble in the ninja world."
"I'm going to bury it at the bottom of the sea, completely sealed away for eternity."
Uchiha Madara: "That's a good idea. Let it suffer in endless loneliness, paying for all the crimes it has committed."
Senju Hashirama: "Hard to believe the true mastermind behind everything is such a pathetic creature."
Lucas: "Don't underestimate it. Black Zetsu is no different from Shimura Danzo—its strength is irrelevant. The damage it caused is all that matters."
[Outside World]
Lucas created a Shadow Clone, handing it the task of disposing of Black Zetsu.
Then, he turned to Kakuzu and the others, flashing a calm smile.
"Everyone, I have some good news for you."
The air suddenly felt heavy with tension.
"I've decided to end the Ninja World War."
Kakuzu and the others stared at him, confused.
"From this moment on, the ninja world will have only one Ninja Village."
A stunned silence followed.
Then, a former Four-Tails Jinchūriki, Rōshi, finally spoke.
"Which village will be left standing?"
Lucas chuckled.
"It's not about one of the existing ninja villages surviving.
I'm going to merge them all into one."
The Five-Tails Jinchūriki, Han, suddenly understood.
"If all ninjas belong to one village…" he murmured.
"Then wars between villages would never happen again!"
Lucas nodded in approval.
"That's right! Instead of fighting over borders and resources, all conflicts will be settled through negotiation and compromise."
The idea was simple—yet impossible for anyone else to achieve.
Only he had the power to enforce such an idea.
Lucas looked at them, his expression turning serious.
"Those of you who want to return to your villages, take this message with you.
And those of you who don't want to go back…
Can stay with me."
His voice grew sharper.
"I may hate war, but if anyone dares to get in the way of true peace—"
He let his aura flare, shaking the ground beneath them.
"I won't be merciful."
[Chat Group for the Dead]
Gengetsu Hōzuki: "Lord of the group… are you seriously going to unify the entire ninja world?"
"If that's the case… reincarnate me!"
"I won't let Kirigakure make a stupid decision. I'll persuade them myself!"
Lucas: "Fine by me!"
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