Chapter 212 – No Way Back
Yes.
The world had truly entered hell mode.
Even the masterminds behind the scenes now felt helpless.
Among them, Black Zetsu was especially speechless. He had once believed that the arrival of the Ōtsutsuki clan on Earth would teach the so-called Fifth Hokage—Uchiha Yuta—a brutal lesson.
But what happened?
The two elite warriors from the Ōtsutsuki Main Family—Ōtsutsuki Kinshiki and Ōtsutsuki Urashiki—had descended with overwhelming momentum...
And they were easily killed by Uchiha Yuta.
It was as if they'd come to Earth just to deliver power to him, letting Yuta grow even stronger.
Ridiculous. Absolutely ridiculous.
Even insulting, from Black Zetsu's point of view.
To him, the Main Family of the Ōtsutsuki Clan was practically invincible. Even his mother, Ōtsutsuki Kaguya, had feared them and stayed hidden on Earth for millennia, too afraid to act openly.
> "Why... why is this happening...?"
A rare trace of confusion appeared in Black Zetsu's eyes.
He didn't understand.
Why had the Ōtsutsuki discovered Earth now?
Why was there a Ten-Tails still present?
Why had Uchiha Yuta become so overwhelmingly powerful—strong enough to kill Ōtsutsuki elites?
So many questions raced through Black Zetsu's heart, tangling together.
> "It seems... I must contact Mother again."
After a long silence, Black Zetsu made up his mind.
The plan could no longer proceed blindly. It was time to reach out to Ōtsutsuki Kaguya herself.
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At that moment, Uchiha Madara, silent until now, finally spoke.
> "Prepare yourselves. The plan must go on."
> "Even if Uchiha Yuta is powerful beyond imagination... we move forward."
> "Are you suggesting we proceed with the Impure World Reincarnation?" Uchiha Obito—still wearing his mask—paused, hesitating.
"Fifth Hokage Uchiha Yuta... he's too strong. Do we really have a chance?"
> "Tch…"
White Zetsu opened his mouth as if to argue, but... couldn't find a counterpoint.
The truth was clear. Based on everything they had witnessed, even Madara Uchiha might stand no chance against the current Fifth Hokage.
But...
> "I believe in Madara-sama," said Black Zetsu firmly.
"No matter how powerful Uchiha Yuta is—under Madara's leadership, we will have the last laugh."
He swept a cold glance at Obito and White Zetsu, then added with a mocking smile:
> "Or... do you not trust Madara?"
> "Of course we trust him!" Obito replied quickly.
> "Don't joke like that—we absolutely trust Madara-sama!"
The pair nodded furiously. They weren't stupid. To question Madara in front of Madara?
That would be a death sentence.
They were all in the same boat—whether it sank or survived.
> "Good," Madara said calmly.
"I'm glad you understand."
But deep inside, Madara himself knew just how terrifying Uchiha Yuta had become.
Still, as one of the greatest legends in the ninja world, he had his own pride. His own will.
Surrender? Admit defeat?
Never.
The stronger the opponent, the more eager Madara became to crush them.
> "Yuta... you're mine."
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> "Let's go. First, we find Orochimaru."
Madara's tone was calm, but full of fire.
> "Before performing the Impure World Reincarnation, we must gather our strength."
> "Understood," said Obito, Black Zetsu, and White Zetsu together.
Their next steps were clear. The villages that needed to be 'stirred'—Otogakure, Iwagakure, Kumogakure—would all become part of the coming storm.
Even if they were destined to be cannon fodder, they would still struggle.
TCHH! TCHH!
A few moments later, after several distortions of space—
Madara, Obito, Black Zetsu, and White Zetsu vanished from the base.
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Meanwhile... in Otogakure (Hidden Sound Village)
In a cold, sterile underground laboratory...
Kabuto Yakushi wiped sweat from his brow as he reported to his master.
> "Lord Orochimaru… the two unknown chakra signatures have completely vanished. It seems the Fifth Hokage—Uchiha Yuta—has emerged victorious."
> "If I'm not mistaken, the Ten-Tails has also been revived—by Uchiha Yuta."
His voice trembled slightly. Even Kabuto, who had seen plenty of horrors, couldn't stay calm after what he had sensed.
> "That Ten-Tails… it's not the same one that Uchiha Madara intended to resurrect, is it?"
Orochimaru's serpent-like golden eyes glinted with sharp interest.
He muttered to himself, cold light flickering in his gaze.
> "Those two terrifying auras... they were truly powerful."
> "But even they couldn't defeat Uchiha Yuta…"
He couldn't suppress the chill running down his spine.
Orochimaru had always known Uchiha Yuta was formidable—formidable enough to make even someone like Madara Uchiha wary.
But this...
> This was on another level.
Not only had Uchiha Yuta revived an unknown version of the Ten-Tails...
He had also slain two full-blooded Ōtsutsuki, beings far beyond ordinary comprehension.
> "Terrifying… truly terrifying..."
For the first time in years, Orochimaru felt powerless—and exhilarated.
Because this meant the ninja world was about to change once again.
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To be continued...
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