area51novel Chapter 118: Reunion
Chapter 118: Reunion
Mt. Miaomu.
Suddenly, Manji's Sage Chakra surged like a volcano!
The originally leisurely floating mountain mist was forcibly pulled in by an unparalleled force, surging in like a river or sea overflowing its banks.
A dazzling vortex of celestial light swirled around him, illuminating the entire hall with a halo of interwoven gold and blue light.
At the same time, he also activated the power of the dragon veins and the power of the Outer Path Demon Statue, which were dormant deep in the earth. The two powerful forces intertwined with the Sage Chakra, forming a terrifying energy tide.
"First, capture Kaguya's soul, then use chakra as a base to reshape her physical body."
He lowered his eyes and murmured to himself, a determined light flashing in his eyes. This method has a clear structure and is by no means nonsense.
"Whoosh!"
"Rinnegan!"
Wanci uttered a deep, low shout, his eyes suddenly snapping open, revealing the purple and black patterns of the Rinnegan beneath them.
The power of reincarnation penetrated the spatial barrier and, through the connection of the Gedo Mazo, directly probed into the depths of Kaguya's sealed soul.
"Buzz—"
The void trembled, and a faint yet pure ripple of soul was forcibly pulled out.
Within the halo, a slender, hazy figure slowly solidified, which was none other than the soul essence of Kaguya Otsutsuki.
Wanci dared not delay, once again activating the remaining chakra of the Gedo Mazo, and also summoning the power of Black Zetsu, which he had prepared in advance.
Black Zetsu was originally the embodiment of Kaguya's will, and its power was the best medium for reshaping the physical body.
In the original work, it was Black Zetsu who triggered Kaguya after he took out Madara Uchiha's weapon.
"Let's get back together, Kaguya."
Wanci spoke softly, his gaze fixed on the ball of light in front of him.
In an instant, the light and mist dissipated, revealing a tall figure standing in the hall.
With her silver hair cascading down to her waist, her skin as white as snow, and her face exquisitely beautiful, she was none other than Kaguya Otsutsuki, the goddess who once ruled the ninja world.
But at this moment, she...
She had none of the terrifying pressure of the Ten-Tails Jinchuriki, none of the eerie light of the Rinne Sharingan, and none of the supreme power to control space. She was just an ordinary woman who couldn't even kill a chicken.
"Where am I...?"
Kaguya looked around blankly, her jade lips parted slightly, her voice soft and sweet, carrying the drowsiness of someone just waking up.
In her memory, the last scene before she was sealed away was Wan Ci's cold and aloof face.
The phrase "Repent properly within the seal" is etched deep within my soul like a brand.
After that came endless confusion, as if I had been asleep for thousands of years, half-awake and half-asleep, unaware of the passage of time.
When she opened her eyes, she was greeted by a grand hall shrouded in celestial mist, and in front of her stood an old man with an air of otherworldly wisdom, which filled her with confusion.
"Long time no see, Kaguya."
Manji slowly gathered his chakra, walked calmly to her, and looked at the harmless old friend before him with a serene gaze.
"Who are you?"
Kaguya frowned, asked softly, her eyes full of doubt.
Kaguya's familiar voice rang in my ears.
Ten thousand times, a sudden tremor ran through my heart, and a trace of melancholy quietly rose up.
He hadn't heard that voice for nearly a thousand years.
But in an instant, he realized that Kaguya had lost all her power and could not sense his chakra at all.
Even if she returns to her peak, she will not be able to detect her presence, because her concealment skills have already reached perfection.
Moreover, he was presenting himself as an old man at the moment, so Kaguya naturally couldn't recognize him.
"well...."
With a soft sigh, he casually waved his right hand.
With a flash of golden light, the old man, who had previously appeared venerable and had white hair and beard, instantly lost his aged appearance!
He transformed into a handsome young man with unparalleled looks, red lips and white teeth, his eyebrows and eyes still the same as they were a thousand years ago, so handsome that the world paled in comparison.
"Wanci...it's you?!"
Kaguya's pupils contracted sharply, her heart trembled violently, and her eyes instantly surged with love, hate, anger, resentment, bitterness, guilt... a myriad of emotions intertwined!
"Um."
Wanci nodded slightly, a barely perceptible ripple stirring in his heart.
It's been far too long, far too long since anyone dared to call him by his real name!
All living beings in the world call him the Great Sage of Mount Myōboku. Even in the letters of the White Snake Immortal, the words "Great Sage" are written respectfully!
Only Kaguya can still call out his most authentic name.
"Um."
He responded softly once more, his tone flat and emotionless.
But the next second, Kaguya lunged forward like a madwoman, her slender hands gripping Manji's neck tightly, her knuckles turning white from the force.
Wanci merely raised an eyebrow slightly, remaining completely still, letting her do as she pleased.
He knew that this woman hadn't come to terms with reality; she was no longer the all-powerful goddess of the rabbit.
Kaguya gripped his neck tightly, her eyes red-rimmed, tears streaming down her pale cheeks. A mixture of bitterness and pain coursed through her as she cried out in a hoarse voice:
"You're still alive! Why haven't you come looking for me all these years?!"
Do you know what kind of guilt and torment I lived through those years?!
"Why did you join forces with my son to seal me away?!"
"Wasn't it all your doing that my son turned against me?!"
Why are you so heartless to me?!
"I'm just a weak woman who refused to be sacrificed. I just wanted to protect myself. What did I do wrong?!"
She cried out and clenched her hands tightly, tears blurring her face, which was full of grievance and resentment.
"snort!"
Wanci's brows furrowed more and more tightly, and a chill began to creep into his heart.
What makes you say that?
She betrayed him first, trying to kill him in order to monopolize the power. He was just fighting back in self-defense. How could he have done anything wrong?
Kaguya before my eyes is so hypocritical.
"snort."
Wanci snorted coldly, casually extending his right hand. An invisible force surged forth, directly pushing Kaguya away.
"Bang!"
Kaguya fell to the ground like a kite with a broken string, looking utterly disheveled.
"My power..."
Kaguya stared at her hands in disbelief.
Only now did she realize the truth!
Without chakra or bloodline power, he couldn't even use the slightest technique, and was completely reduced to a mortal.
She slumped onto the cold ground, tears still wet on her face, and looked up through her teary eyes.
Wanci stood with his hands behind his back, his posture upright like a lone peak proudly covered in snow, his plain white robe fluttering slightly in the invisible air currents.
His face was as cold as ice and jade, and his deep eyes flashed with a cold light, devoid of any warmth. He looked down at Kaguya on the ground, exuding an unparalleled aura of power!
It was an indifference and majesty that had been tempered by a thousand years of history, inspiring awe and making one dare not look directly at it.
"You've become heartless..."
Kaguya murmured, her voice hoarse.
She remembered Wanci from a thousand years ago; he was optimistic, cheerful, loved to make witty remarks, could compose rhymes, and had even sincerely blessed her.
It was never as cold and hard as it is now.
"Oh...."
Upon hearing this, Wan Ci's lips curled into a cold, mocking smile, his voice as chilling as shattered ice:
"Heartless? How can you compare to even a fraction of that? You betray me without hesitation, you kill my son without a second thought. Your heartlessness is etched into your very bones."