radicalducati Chapter 401: Using Sasuke as a pawn to give Madara and Black Zetsu a grand promise.
Chapter 401: Using Sasuke as a pawn to give Madara and Black Zetsu a grand promise.
Chapter 401 Using Sasuke as a pawn to give Madara and Black Zetsu a grand promise.
"Go back to the past? How is that even possible?!"
Sasuke stood there stunned for a full half minute before staring at the Ishikawa spirit in disbelief.
He knew that this world sometimes had space-time ninjutsu, such as Kakashi-sensei and Junto's Mangekyou Sharingan, or the legendary Flying Thunder God Technique of the Fourth Hokage, the Yellow Flash.
However, those are just ninjutsu that can transfer or manipulate space. Now, Senior Brother Ishikawa says he has a way to go back in time and travel through time.
This is on a completely different level of power, how is this possible?!
It goes without saying how terrifying this ability would be if time could be reversed.
Putting everything else aside, the very fact that this technique allows you to launch a surprise attack and kill the enemy before they even make a move makes it an invincible ability!
Moreover, time travel can change past tragedies and regrets; in the face of such power, there is no such thing as regret.
"Nothing is impossible in this world, Sasuke. If it is, it's because you don't know enough!" Ishikawa remained calm and composed, as this was, after all, a risky attempt.
Seeing Sasuke's mouth slightly open as if he had realized something, Ishikawa couldn't help but smile faintly. "Or rather, what makes you think that Kakashi-sensei would unconditionally trust that suddenly appearing Uchiha, Junto?"
"Even if he is a Mangekyou Jonin, even if he is the so-called Third Hokage's secret genius, do you think Kakashi-sensei would trust him because of that?"
"Why do they possess the same eye technique? Why is their bond not a normal superior-subordinate relationship at all?!"
"Have you truly understood this issue?"
"Masaka..." Sasuke's expression changed drastically upon hearing Ishikawa's series of questions. His previous doubts rapidly reorganized, and a bold possibility emerged in his mind.
If, if that's the case, then everything makes sense...
"You...you mean, Brother Junto is actually the true owner of Kakashi-sensei's left eye, Uchiha Obito!!"
After a pause, Sasuke stared intently at Ishikawa with bloodshot eyes and gave an answer that even he himself thought was out of place.
What made Sasuke's scalp tingle even more was that Ishikawa showed no surprise at all, but instead nodded in a knowing nod.
"Looks like you're not too stupid. He is 14-year-old Uchiha Obito."
"This...it's actually true!!" Upon receiving the answer, Sasuke gasped in shock, his eyes widening in disbelief.
But then, he thought of something and his breathing became rapid, his face filled with excitement, and he almost cried out!
If, if young Obito could travel to the future, then it would prove that his senior brother truly had the ability to send him back to the past.
The thought of seeing his familiar parents and Uchiha clan members again, and even stopping the night of the massacre, made Sasuke tremble with determination.
"Senior brother, I'm willing to pay any price to send me back to the past!"
"You want to know if I can be trusted? I think that's the question I should be worried about."
"If I couldn't earn your trust, I doubt you would have confessed this to me. I also believe you have the ability to eliminate me before I do anything detrimental to you!"
"Since you trust me so much, how could I let you down?"
Upon hearing this, Ishikawa's lips curled into a smile, neither confirming nor denying, but the admiration in his eyes only deepened...
To be honest, Erzhuzi's mind is still quite sharp when he's not getting carried away. That's good, though; he can confidently entrust this task to the other party!
“Not bad, it seems you’ve really grown, Sasuke.” Ishikawa nodded affirmatively, his expression turning serious and his gaze solemn.
"So, are you willing to accept this super S-class mission to travel to the past and thwart the Eye of the Moon Project!"
"Stop the Eye of the Moon Plan?" Sasuke gasped, his voice booming with excitement.
Although he was not clear about the specifics of the Eye of the Moon Project, he knew a little about it through Orochimaru's intelligence; it was the ultimate goal of the Akatsuki organization.
As expected, my senior brother wants to solve the problem by changing the past!
If this plan had succeeded, Itachi would not have defected, nor would he have joined forces with the Akatsuki to exterminate the Uchiha clan.
This mission is a super S-class mission that can truly change the tragedy of the Uchiha clan, Konoha, and even influence the future!
He has an inescapable responsibility!
"I accept this mission, senior brother." Without hesitation, Sasuke nodded firmly.
Itachi, you probably didn't expect to meet me like this!
Just wait, I will use my power to change you, to change your parents' tragedy, and to change the entire Uchiha clan...
"Ahem, since you're willing to accept, there are three things to clarify before we actually carry out the mission." Seeing Sasuke's expression of being ready to die yet impatient, Ishikawa coughed and quickly poured cold water on his enthusiasm.
He only wanted to guide the Third Shinobi World War timeline towards a different future, but he didn't intend for Sasuke to mess things up and escalate the situation.
Well, the original story world already has his side, it would be a waste to just follow the existing order there! What Ishikawa needs to do is try to recreate a high-quality Naruto alternate world.
"Three points? What do you mean?" Sasuke asked instinctively, a little confused.
"First, you must never reveal your mission or true identity to anyone, including my existence!"
“No problem,” Sasuke replied immediately. He wasn’t as stupid as Naruto and naturally understood the serious consequences of revealing this matter.
Ishikawa nodded secretly upon seeing this, "Secondly, I won't interfere with the Uchiha's affairs, but you are not allowed to contact the Uchiha before completing this mission."
"You're not allowed to contact the Uchiha?" Sasuke paused slightly, but considering that Ishikawa wouldn't stop him from changing the Uchiha later, he tacitly agreed.
"Third, that world might not be what you think it is, and changing it won't actually affect this world. This is both a constraint and an opportunity!"
"Otherwise, changing the past will affect the future. You might even end up changing yourself or someone else and making them disappear."
"Make yourself or someone else disappear!" Sasuke's pupils suddenly contracted, his face turning deathly pale. For the first time, he felt the risk of returning to the past and broke out in a cold sweat.
Indeed, he was so focused on changing the tragedy that he forgot about that!
If one can change the past, rewrite oneself, and disappear, then what is the point of one's existence?
"So, your mission this time is simply to help that world thwart the Eye of the Moon plan, and incidentally find you the most suitable Uchiha teacher."
"As for whether or not to change the Uchiha clan? That's your own business. Once the mission is complete, it's up to you..."
"The most suitable Uchiha teacher for me?" Sasuke paused, then became suspicious. Weren't they saying he shouldn't have any contact with the Uchiha?
My senior brother's words seem a bit contradictory...
Seemingly noticing Sasuke's questioning gaze, Ishikawa's eyes flashed with a playful glint as he uttered a startling statement.
"Your teacher is Uchiha Madara!!"