Black Zetsu was greatly alarmed, but he didn't show it on his face. In his current form, it was also difficult to express his emotions.
"If I'm not mistaken, one type of cell should be from the Rabbit Goddess, Ōtsutsuki Kaguya. The other type of cell seems to belong to a being of the same clan as Ōtsutsuki Kaguya."
"An interesting point is that I analyzed genetic information from Hashirama cells and Uchiha Madara's cells that showed some similarities with Ōtsutsuki Kaguya's cells. This means that the ancestors of the Senju and Uchiha are related to Ōtsutsuki Kaguya."
Si paused here, looking at the silent Black Zetsu, then continued, "Is my analysis correct, Ōtsutsuki Kaguya's consciousness?"
"You are truly remarkable..."
Black Zetsu had to admit that the person before him was far more formidable than he had imagined. With only fragmented information, she had already touched the edge of this world's truth.
"Si, what is your purpose? By luring me here in this manner, what do you intend to use me for?"
Black Zetsu did not feel any malice from Si and was very curious about her true intentions.
"Rabbit Goddess Ōtsutsuki Kaguya, I want to use you to extract her from the Gedo Statue."
Si stated her goal. This goal required Black Zetsu's assistance to achieve. Without Black Zetsu's help, it would simply take a longer time.
Given Uchiha Madara's obsession, he likely wouldn't abandon the Eye of the Moon Plan.
If her improved Hashirama cells extended his life, he would begin collecting Tailed Beasts to execute the Eye of the Moon Plan. She wanted to extract Ōtsutsuki Kaguya from the Gedo Statue before that.
As for that boring Eye of the Moon Plan, she would bury more Sage Art Explosive Tags in the Gedo Statue. When his plan was about to succeed, she would blow him and the Ten-Tails into dust.
"Impossible! That method cannot revive Mother!"
Black Zetsu rejected Si's idea. It was absolutely impossible to revive his mother using that method.
"Nothing is impossible. Her cells are distributed throughout the Gedo Statue's body. With your assistance as a consciousness vessel, I can make her emerge from the Gedo Statue's body. It's just like how you guided Uchiha Madara to discover this fellow."
Si said with certainty.
"Impossible! Your method absolutely cannot save Mother!"
Black Zetsu shook his head. He absolutely did not approve of Si's method. His memories contained the method to revive Mother, but it was definitely not what she imagined!
"Give me your answer. Will you cooperate with me to free the Rabbit Goddess from the Gedo Statue, or will I kill you here and then slowly research how to save the Rabbit Goddess?"
Si held a paper sealed with Chakra explosives, her hand on her head, letting out a nearly frenzied laugh. Coupled with her bloodshot eyes, she looked exactly like a mad scientist.
"Hmph hmph hmph hahahaha! I will uncover the true faces of the mythical Rabbit Goddess and the Six Paths Sage! I will personally touch the truth of this world!"
"Madman! You're a madman!"
Black Zetsu looked at the thin piece of paper in Si's hand, listening to her frenzied yet fervent laughter, cold sweat pouring down. He had never been so terrified before.
The feeling Si gave him now was not just dangerous, but that of a complete madman, a madman he absolutely did not want to be near.
But it was precisely such a madman who showed him another path to saving Mother.
"Madman? What scientist isn't mad?"
Si reined in her smile, returning to her cold demeanor, and looked at Black Zetsu with icy eyes, "Give me your answer. Will you cooperate with me, or disappear here?"
The paper sealed with Chakra explosives in Si's hand moved closer to Black Zetsu.
"I will cooperate with you."
Black Zetsu didn't want to die yet. Moreover, he understood from Si's words that this woman seemed to believe someone had imprisoned his mother, Ōtsutsuki Kaguya, in the Gedo Statue.
In Black Zetsu's eyes, Si had transformed from an extremely dangerous woman into a woman who could be utilized.
"To save my mother, I am willing to cooperate with you."
"To save the Rabbit Goddess."
Si unsealed Zetsu's Sealing Technique and extended her hand.
Black Zetsu shook hands with Si, which also represented his sincerity.
"Then, can you tell me why the Rabbit Goddess was sealed in the Gedo Statue in such a way?"
From Black Zetsu's attitude towards her, Si knew he had taken the bait. She deliberately led Black Zetsu to believe that, based on her discoveries, her conclusion was that the Rabbit Goddess was sealed in the Gedo Statue, and she wanted to rescue the Rabbit Goddess from there.
"That goes back a long, long time ago. My mother, Ōtsutsuki Kaguya..."
Black Zetsu paused for a moment, then, with a hint of sadness in his hoarse voice, began to recount his heavily modified story: how she couldn't bear the Ninja World being consumed by war and suffering, how she wanted to save the world, how she was betrayed by her sons, Otsutsuki Hagoromo and Otsutsuki Hamura, who not only stole her power but also sealed her in the hideous Gedo Statue, where she endured humiliation and torment.
If Black Zetsu could shed tears, he would have cried while telling this story from millennia ago.
Throughout these thousands of years, to revive Mother, he had truly suffered, it was truly too bitter!
"To do such a thing to their own mother, it's simply too much! The Rabbit Goddess is their mother! How could there be such wicked sons!"
Si had an expression that said,'So that's the truth,' and couldn't help but condemn the Otsutsuki Hagoromo and Otsutsuki Hamura brothers.
Upon hearing this, Black Zetsu's favorable impression of Si doubled. Although he still didn't completely trust her, he was no longer resistant to cooperating with her in his heart.
Then he began to recount what happened after Ōtsutsuki Kaguya was sealed.
Of course, it was all heavily modified by him, told in a way that was most beneficial to himself.
Si listened, mentally reverting the story to the one she knew. She had to admit, Black Zetsu was truly shameless and invincible.
According to his version, his mother, Ōtsutsuki Kaguya, selflessly dedicated herself to keeping this world free from war, only to be cruelly sealed in the hideous Gedo Statue by her two 'good' sons, Otsutsuki Hagoromo and Otsutsuki Hamura.
"I believe we will liberate the Rabbit Goddess sealed in the Gedo Statue!"
Si shook hands with Black Zetsu, a hint of fanaticism in her eyes.
Of course, after that, Black Zetsu, you'll be useless!
"Si, with your help, I believe I will soon see Mother."
Black Zetsu's voice changed. It was no longer hoarse, but rather a refreshing sound.
Of course, after that, Si, you'll be useless!
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