chsdbacks Chapter 106 Facing the Abyss
Chapter 106 Facing the Abyss
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Deep within Ryongchi Cave, a rich, damp atmosphere permeates the air.
The White Snake Immortal, the master of Longdi Cave, lies coiled on the rock.
The enormous snake's body coiled like a pea, its aged yet sharp eyes slightly narrowed, staring with great interest at the silver-haired youth before it.
Kakashi Hatake.
"You... really want to learn immortal arts?"
Kakashi looked up and calmly gazed at the person before him: "Yes."
The White Snake Immortal slowly flicked out his tongue: "Is it for cultivating the Inorganic Rebirth?"
"Yes."
The White Snake Immortal showed a hint of interest.
Since Orochimaru's recommendation, and with the Sage of Six Paths' dream, she made an exception and allowed this young man to enter the deepest part of Ryuchi Cave. She never expected that this young man would be so calm and composed.
Kakashi's demeanor was unusually calm, even giving the White Snake Sage a strange feeling...:
The person in front of me doesn't seem to be an ordinary ninja at all.
Unlike those who entered Ryuchi Cave out of hatred, ambition, or greed, Kakashi did not have any chaotic emotions or aura.
His entire being was as calm, clear, and undisturbed as a deep pool, as if even the negative effects of chakra itself had vanished from his body.
The White Snake Sage stared at Kakashi, even feeling that the person before him was more like a ninja who had completely transcended the mortal realm than someone who had experienced life-and-death battles.
"Interesting...this is really interesting..."
The White Snake Immortal spoke slowly, his tone carrying a hint of admiration:
"For thousands of years, very few people in Ryuchi Cave have successfully cultivated immortal techniques. Are you really sure you want to embark on this incredibly difficult path?"
Kakashi calmly replied, "I understand how difficult this path is, but some things have to be done by someone. And I have no other choice."
The White Snake Sage nodded. Having cultivated immortal arts for a thousand years, she naturally saw Kakashi's unique side.
"Alright, let's begin."
The White Snake Sage spoke, and as soon as he finished speaking, his enormous snake body suddenly shot out, opening its fangs and biting at Kakashi's shoulder.
A sharp pain instantly swept over Kakashi's body. He did not dodge, allowing the White Snake Sage to violently pour the vast natural energy of Ryuchi Cave into his body.
The next moment, a vast and boundless natural energy surged through Kakashi's entire body like a raging flood.
His body trembled violently, his face turned pale instantly, his forehead was covered in cold sweat, and his muscles trembled violently, as if he were enduring the most intense pain in the world.
At this moment, Kakashi's Sharingan suddenly unleashed an unprecedentedly powerful ocular force.
With a surge of red energy, the three-tomoe pattern in his pupils spun rapidly, and the power in his eyes became even more intense and profound.
Intense pain mingled with chakra, and Kakashi's consciousness began to fade.
My vision gradually blurred, and countless bizarre illusions and fragments floated into my mind.
At some point, his consciousness seemed to leave his physical body and drift into a wondrous and mysterious space.
In a daze, Kakashi seemed to have embarked on a journey in reverse time.
He saw familiar yet unfamiliar streets and houses. The scene before him gradually became clear, and he found himself back in the old Konoha Village, the clan territory of the Uchiha clan.
The houses here are still neatly arranged, and the streets are bustling with activity, as if we have returned to the peaceful and tranquil years of decades ago.
Is this the Uchiha clan's ancestral home?
In the void of consciousness, Kakashi slowly stepped into this strange realm.
This is the Uchiha clan's territory, but it is not the bustling and prosperous place he remembers.
The surroundings were empty and silent, the deathly silence making it hard to breathe.
The houses remained neat and tidy, the streets straight as ever, but every door and window was tightly shut.
The house was lifeless, and the entire clan territory was like a completely abandoned dead land, filled with an atmosphere of desolation and loneliness.
Kakashi took a cautious step, his shoes making a soft echo as they touched the ground!
The sound was amplified infinitely in the open environment, like a soul-stirring bell, constantly echoing in my ears.
"Click".
Just then, the sound of a chess piece landing on the chessboard was clearly heard.
The sound was distant and eerie, as if it appeared out of nowhere, sending a chill down one's spine.
Kakashi's gaze sharpened as he followed the sound step by step.
Every step was steady and cautious.
The deeper Kakashi ventured into the clan's territory, the more nervous he became.
Finally, he stepped into the small courtyard deepest in the clan's territory.
There, beneath a withered old tree, sat an antique chessboard.
A young man with black hair sat quietly in front of the chessboard, playing chess by himself.
Dressed in dark Uchiha traditional clothing, with long black hair falling over his shoulders, his handsome face was indifferent and calm. Each move he made produced a clear and long sound, as if striking Kakashi's heart.
This young man was the one who plunged the entire ninja world into fear and chaos...
Uchiha Gen!
"You've arrived, Kakashi Hatake."
After a long while, Uchiha Gen finally spoke calmly, as if he had expected his arrival.
Kakashi stared warily at the seemingly relaxed yet extremely dangerous man in front of him, without responding immediately.
Uchiha Gen completely ignored Kakashi's tension and vigilance, continuing to focus on the game with a calm and indifferent expression.
It was as if everything around him, including Kakashi, was nothing but an illusion.
"Kakashi..."
"Have you freed yourself and emerged from your confusion? Are you satisfied with your current ninja way?"
Kakashi fell into a long silence, his eyes filled with complex emotions.
He already had the answer in his heart, but in front of someone like Uchiha Abyss, he hesitated and found it difficult to speak.
Uchiha Gen clearly didn't care about Kakashi's silence and lazily placed a piece.
He stretched slightly, a playful smile appearing on his face...
"In your current state, you are simply not capable of truly mastering the complete Dragon Cave Immortal Technique."
"If you want to completely control this power, you can only transplant my other Mangekyou Sharingan."
He raised the corners of his mouth slightly, revealing a faint smile. His tone was as if he were joking, yet it carried an undeniable allure: "Only then can you truly be considered to have undergone a dragon transformation."
"You want me to transplant your Sharingan?"
Uchiha Gen nodded slightly, never concealing his purpose: "In the current ninja world, no one can rival the power of Uchiha Obito."
"He possesses the world's strongest genjutsu Sharingan, and the most terrifying space-time ninjutsu. All his abilities..."
He was destined to be invincible.
He paused for a moment, then gave a deep smile: "But you are different. You are his only natural enemy, the only one who can kill him."
"Isn't it you who created Obito Uchiha to become the way he is today?"
Uchiha Gen understood the implication in those words and chuckled lightly, seemingly finding it utterly ridiculous: "You people always like to pin all the blame on me. But in fact, from beginning to end, I did nothing."
He looked up at Kakashi, a complex and subtle smile appearing in his eyes: "Everything was Obito's own choice. I merely witnessed it all happen."
"The other side of the river of still water has already made me accept the fate of my clan's extermination. The conspiracies, hatred, and death in your eyes are nothing more than predetermined links in the gears of fate."
After saying that, Uchiha Yuan slowly stood up. His long black hair swayed slightly in the still air, and his handsome face appeared unusually calm in the pale moonlight.
Gazing at Kakashi before him, he slowly raised his hand, revealing a bright red Mangekyou Sharingan lying quietly in his long, pale palm, as if awaiting acceptance by his destined one.
"Accept this power..."
Uchiha Gen's voice carried a faint allure and pressure, his tone like the whisper of fate.
"By accepting this Mangekyou Sharingan, you will be able to fully master the Ryuchi Cave Sage Techniques, and from then on, you will undergo a complete transformation and become a true dragon."
"Otherwise, your consciousness will be trapped here forever, unable to return to reality."
Kakashi fell silent again, but his eyes gradually cleared.
"I'm afraid you can't maintain this state forever, can you? After all, the Sage of Six Paths has been searching for your chakra body."
Upon hearing this, Uchiha Gen suddenly chuckled: "Perhaps..."
"If I were to transplant your Sharingan, I would be completely drawn into your plan, forced to fight Obito... Isn't that your true purpose?"
"I will not accept your Sharingan, nor will I follow the script you have set. I will master the Ryuchi Cave Sage Techniques on my own, no matter the cost."
After saying this, Kakashi resolutely turned around and walked out of the Uchiha clan compound without hesitation.
The moment he stepped out of the clan's territory, the once silent territory instantly trembled violently.
Flames shot up from all directions, and the entire Uchiha clan territory was instantly engulfed by the blazing fire, turning into a raging sea of flames.
The flames engulfed everything, and Uchiha Abyss's figure was gradually swallowed by the rolling flames.
He stood amidst the flames, a strange and delightful smile playing on his handsome face, as if filled with anticipation and satisfaction for the next scene in this long-burning game of fate.
Amidst the endless flames, he watched Kakashi's departing figure and whispered, "I wish you success... Hatake Kakashi."
only.
The Uchiha you will face in the future:
It wasn't just Obito.
Fugaku's two Mangekyou Sharingan, one in Danzo's possession and the other in Shinnosuke's.
They all possess a pyramid-shaped method for cultivating new Uchiha clans, all stemming from Fugaku's desires.
Deep within Ryuchi Cave, the White Snake Sage stared intently at Kakashi, who was sitting cross-legged before him.
She never expected that the chakra within Kakashi's body would trigger such a violent backlash, causing the natural energy within Ryuchi Cave to spiral out of control and continuously surge into his body.
Kakashi sat cross-legged on the spot, surrounded by waves of violent and eerie red energy, the surging natural energy almost engulfing him.
Consciousness, amidst this endless onslaught, entered a deeper and more perilous second realm of illusion.
In a daze, Kakashi's consciousness returned to the starting point.
All the memories of just now with Uchiha Gen faded away like ripples on water, completely forgotten.
Looking up in confusion, I saw once again the familiar yet eerie Uchiha clan territory.
Everything seemed to be repeating the scene from before.
The streets remained empty, the clan's territory remained desolate. Kakashi slowly stepped into the deepest part of the clan's territory, and once again, the mysterious and handsome black-haired youth came into view.
The young man lowered his head and quietly played chess, the sound of the pieces hitting the board echoing in the deathly silent space.
He slightly raised his head and saw Kakashi standing before him again. A playful smile appeared on his lips, his tone as calm as if he had already anticipated this...
"You've arrived, Kakashi Hatake."
The same dialogue, the same content, has been repeated thousands of times.
In fact, Kakashi had no recollection of his previous conversation with Uchiha Gen; the two were simply mechanically repeating the same dialogue over and over again.
Infinite loop...
Unbeknownst to him, Kakashi had already fallen into a genjutsu.
Trapped inside...