From Naruto onwards, I've become a dreamer.

Chapter 73 unfolded as he had hoped.
The plot is clichéd, the acting is stiff, and the characters are poorly received.

Looking at Black Zetsu, who was pretending to be unfathomable and possess all the secrets, Uchiha Muneki felt very tired.

The audience channel can perfectly control his mind, so that he can fake any emotion and expression he needs when appropriate or necessary, just like now. Complexity and shock flashed across his face, and then his eyes revealed a deep suspicion and vigilance towards Black Zetsu.

Such complex emotional changes and extremely subtle facial expressions were all observed by the filial son, Hei Jue.

Great, that's the expression.

As expected, the Uchiha clan is still the same as always, without any progress, and still so easy to fool!

With just a few words, these single-minded guys were transformed into idiots, obediently becoming tools for their resurrected mother.

Madara Uchiha was like this, and so was Munezuki Uchiha.

Black Zetsu was very pleased with himself and increasingly satisfied with his decision. As long as he could bring Uchiha Muneki into the picture, he could greatly accelerate the 'Eye of the Moon' plan.

"How do you know the secrets of our Uchiha clan?"

Uchiha Muneki lowered his voice, his eyes filled with vigilance, his muscles tense as if he might explode at any moment.

"Secret? Hehehe, that's only true for you."

Black Zetsu remained remarkably calm, showing no sign of panic, as if ignoring his actions, and said with amusement, "As for how I know, well, someone told me, of course~"

Although it is essentially just a mass of Yin-attribute chakra, unable to use any escape techniques, let alone have any direct offensive capabilities, in exchange for an incredibly strong life force that makes it almost impossible to kill. Even sealing techniques are rarely able to completely seal it.

It is precisely because of this that Black Zetsu has been able to survive for thousands of years.

"Did someone tell you?"

Although he already knew the answer, he still continued to act according to Black Zetsu's 'script'.

"Want to know who that person is?" Black Zetsu pondered in his mind, throwing out the 'bait' once again: "The secrets hidden on the stone tablet of the Naka Shrine are far more than just a Mangekyou Sharingan. It's a secret that could overturn the entire ninja world. Do you want to know? Uchiha Munetsuki."

Riddlers are really annoying.
What's even more annoying is that even though he already knows the plot, he still has to patiently watch it.

"If only there were a button to skip the plot," Uchiha Munetsuki thought to himself, feigning curiosity on his face. "What secret is it?"

"Hehe, let me answer my first question first, Uchiha Munezuki."

Seeing that he had taken the bait, Black Zetsu's lips curled up slightly, confident that he had the situation under control, and he said slowly and deliberately, "Do you crave power?"

Upon hearing this, Uchiha Munetsuki suddenly fell silent.

Black Zetsu wasn't in a hurry and didn't urge it on. It had plenty of time and wouldn't be a problem if it didn't hurry.

"I want power." After a moment of silence, Uchiha Munetsuki, seemingly with great difficulty, gritted his teeth and said in a hoarse voice, "I want the power of the Mangekyou Sharingan!"

Great, they've taken the bait!

The Uchiha clan members are too easy to control; this tactic never fails.

Black Zetsu was quite pleased with himself and continued, "It is said that the Mangekyou Sharingan of the Uchiha clan harbors the power of 'gods.' With just the eye techniques of their two eyes, they can change the terrain with a single blow, and even rival a country. I can help you awaken the Mangekyou Sharingan, but on the condition that... what price are you willing to pay?"

Yes, everything comes at a price!
To gain such immense power, how could one not pay a heavy price?
Uchiha Muneki gritted his teeth, a conflicted look on his face, his brows furrowed, as if he were engaged in a fierce internal struggle.

“It’s normal for you to hesitate.” Black Zetsu decided to add another layer of pressure, saying each word carefully, “But you must understand that the ninja world is cruel, a dog-eat-dog world. No one cares about your right or wrong. As long as you are strong enough, you can change everything!”

"But."

Uchiha Muneki's eyes flickered, clearly indicating that he was wavering.

"Well then, let me tell you something else, consider it a free gift."

Black Zetsu grinned, slowly walked over, and whispered in his ear, "You should have heard his story too. The strongest member of the Uchiha clan, the legendary ninja—Uchiha Madara, is still alive!" Ah, how shocking! It's simply astonishing.

Uchiha Muneki looked utterly shocked: "What did you say? Uchiha Madara? How is it possible that he's still alive?!"

"Want to know?"

Black Zetsu thought the time was right and finally revealed his true intentions: "It's simple, then come with me. Use your own eyes to confirm it."

Uchiha Muneki's expression was stiff, as if he was still in shock from the news.

Madara Uchiha, one of the two founders of Konoha, a powerful figure comparable to the First Hokage, the strongest member of the Uchiha clan, he was a living legend!

By comparison.

The Three Ninjas and Five Kage are nothing but chickens and dogs in front of that name!

"Come with me."

Black Zetsu grinned as he walked past him, his seductive voice drifting over: "Don't you want to see the legendary ninja, Uchiha Madara?"

"I"

Uchiha Muneki moved his feet, but then stopped.

"What, don't you dare?"

Black Zetsu took a few steps, then turned around and saw that he was still standing in the same place. He deliberately provoked him: "If this is all you've got, I advise you to give up the idea as soon as possible."

"What do you mean?"

Uchiha Muneki was taken aback.

"The Mangekyou Sharingan is not a power that cowards and timid people are qualified to wield."

Black Zetsu's eyes flashed with mockery, and his sleazy voice only added to the annoyance.

"Who are you calling afraid?!"

Uchiha Muneki was instantly enraged, as if the gentle mask he usually wore had been torn off.

Haha, you're still too green. You couldn't hold back your words after just one sentence.

That gentle face might fool the people of Konoha, but how could it possibly fool someone as experienced and shrewd as him?

Thinking he had seen through Black Zetsu's disguise, he beckoned with his finger: "In that case, come with me, Uchiha Munetsuki."

"Where is he?"

Uchiha Munetsuki frowned and said, "You should know that I can't be away for too long."

"Hehe, it won't take long."

Black Zetsu's smile grew even stronger as he said, "Lord Uchiha Madara has been waiting for a long time in the Forest of Death."

Tsk, Madara Uchiha has some nerve!

Even though he was about to die, he still dared to play the trick of hiding in the darkest place under the lamp, hiding in the Death Forest of Konoha.

What he found slightly regrettable was that if he hadn't told Hiruzen Sarutobi about this news for the sake of the next plan, the situation would have become quite interesting.
Lost in thought, Uchiha Munetsuki pressed him down, nodded, and said, "Alright, I'll go with you to meet the legendary Uchiha Madara!"

Thank you so much, everyone! Your support has helped me advance to the third round. I'm truly grateful, sob sob... I don't dare hope for a fourth round anymore, I'm already satisfied. Also, thank you to the Tea God! Long live the Tea Clan!

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