Naruto: Rebuilding the Hidden Sand Village

Black Zetsu's epic journey to save his mother by carving out the moon hadn't even begun.

In the nearby Land of Rain, the leader was still the "Demigod of the Hidden Rain," Hanzō the Salamander.

Nagato Uzumaki wasn't yet the future underworld boss who wanted the entire shinobi world to share their pain.

The Akatsuki was still hidden underground, preparing to become the "Dawn Organization" that would break the darkness for the Land of Rain.

But…

The ultimate source of all darkness behind the shinobi world, the lonely mother imprisoned for over a thousand years by her own sons, had appeared right here.

What should he do?

Asking online, waiting for answers!

Rasa found that… Kaguya Ōtsutsuki was actually quite easy to talk to.

For instance, the moment he opened his mouth to ask if they could talk, she stopped attacking, staring at him expressionlessly, not saying a word.

Perhaps… as a goddess, she simply wasn't in the mood to converse with a village leader from a rundown place like him, so she might as well just keep quiet.

Indeed, after being a god for so long, one's mind tends to become a bit… abnormal.

Think about Kaguya when she first descended in ancient times—she was a naive, youthful girl.

But then… once she became a god, she turned somewhat cold.

And Nagato Uzumaki… he was a shy kid during his time wandering the shinobi world, even politely refusing when Jiraiya offered him a green frog suit.

And Obito Uchiha… originally a silly boy, but after his beloved woman was gone, he immediately wanted to create a new world, and later even intended to kick aside his own ancestor to become the creator god himself.

So, for gods… having a few screws loose is quite normal.

As someone who respected elders and cherished the young, who had received a comprehensive education in virtue, intelligence, physical fitness, aesthetics, and labor, a "new society, new four virtues"… poor person, Rasa felt he couldn't possibly argue with a pitiful woman, over a thousand years old, imprisoned by her own sons, right?

He… wasn't that kind of person.

He sighed inwardly, then turned to look at Kabuto, who was still coaxing the little girl like a big brother, and nodded slightly.

Intelligent Kabuto, though unsure why controlling that fan-like toy would summon such a beautiful woman, understood Lord Kazekage's intent.

He was subtly about to reach out to switch off the fan that Temari was tightly clutching while crying when…

"Where are my children?"

Kaguya Ōtsutsuki suddenly spoke, her tone still as cold as ever.

"Where is Black Zetsu? And Hagoromo… why are you able to awaken me, to bring me down?"

Of course… Rasa didn't mind her tone.

She had been a goddess for so long, she probably didn't even know what social graces were anymore.

If he wanted the goddess to smile, perhaps even if her three sons appeared before her to celebrate her birthday, she wouldn't be able to crack a smile.

So, he would just make do.

Rasa's eyes shifted, and he said with a smile,

"I don't know who this 'Black Zetsu' you speak of is, nor do I… understand what you mean."

"..."

Kaguya Ōtsutsuki fell silent again, staring expressionlessly at Rasa, then at the crying little girl clutching the strange object.

"I am the Mother of Chakra. All the chakra in this world was bestowed by me. One day… my children will bring me back, and I will personally reclaim all that was once mine!"

"..."

Perfect!

The ultimate darkness of the shinobi world had just been directly spilled by this major boss.

She truly was a simple mother, imprisoned for a thousand years.

Rasa looked at her, speechless, then glanced at Kabuto, who had wide eyes as if he'd just heard a world-shattering secret.

He shook his head helplessly, about to say something when…

"Let that girl use the strange object in her hand to make me fall into slumber again!"

Kaguya Ōtsutsuki spoke again, her face calm, yet her words evoked sympathy.

"Even if I don't know how long I've been asleep now, but… I believe… my children will surely rescue me, and when that time comes… it will be when I reclaim everything!"

"..."

Rasa rubbed his forehead, a headache starting.

He looked at Kaguya Ōtsutsuki, who showed no expression, no emotion, and seemed so much weaker than expected.

Then he looked at his curious little daughter, who was staring at Kaguya Ōtsutsuki.

He shook his head helplessly.

Am I bullying a widow? And forcibly sending her back to imprisonment? It's almost like I'm the villain, picking on a fragile woman.

He frowned slightly, looking at Kaguya, who quietly waited to return to that cold space.

Rasa was silent for a moment, then waved at Temari, who had stopped crying and quieted down behind him.

Temari, who had been protected by Kabuto, giggled and ran over when she saw her daddy call her, as if she'd forgotten all about someone trying to snatch her toy.

"Da…dda!"

Rasa picked up Temari, glancing at her new toy, the [Constellation Legend Simulator].

Then he looked at Kaguya Ōtsutsuki, who had been standing so quietly.

He reached out to take the [Constellation Legend Simulator] to send her back, thus fulfilling Black Zetsu's moving, earth-shattering tale of rescuing his mother in the shinobi world.

Finally, he sighed…

Anyway, I can win!

It was just a projection anyway, keeping her here wouldn't hurt.

Moreover, as the Ancestor of Chakra… she should know Water Release, no matter what, right?

He opened his mouth, about to invite her to become a glorious Sand Ninja of Sunagakure, to shine and contribute to building a shinobi system with Sunagakure characteristics, and create a happy shinobi world together when—

Kaguya Ōtsutsuki vanished again.

Rasa froze, looking at Temari in his arms, who had fallen asleep at some unknown point and was peacefully quiet.

His mind was immediately filled with doubt.

Just as he was about to try the [Constellation Legend Simulator] again…

"Whoosh whoosh~"

Several figures appeared.

Sunagakure's Jonin respectfully looked at Lord Kazekage.

"Lord Kazekage… Lady Karura was worried something might have happened since you didn't come home all night, so she sent us out to look for you."

"All night… not home?" Rasa froze, looking up at the rising sun.

"So it's already dawn."

Indeed… a 2-star low-end device truly had high limitations!

He figured she could only exist when it was dark.

So… what was there to be conflicted about now?!

Rasa decided… he'd have a good chat with her tonight, let her shine and contribute to building a bright future for the shinobi world, and create a happy shinobi world together!

What good was all this fighting?

As for now…

It was time to go home and appease his wife.

A Little Earlier

In the early hours of the morning, before dawn, a mass of Black Zetsu suddenly felt a stirring within him, a desire to see his mother.

He quietly gazed at the moon in the night sky, his eyes filled with longing.

After all, his mother had been imprisoned the moment he was born.

He… hadn't even spent an hour with his mother!

Longing for his mother's love, Black Zetsu kept looking up, his eyes holding that heartbreaking look of one who had lost his mother.

After a moment, he murmured, "Did Mother appear just now?"

Did I see wrong? Impossible! Mother is so beautiful, how could I mistake her? But… it's also impossible. Mother has been sealed for so long, how could I see her again?

So…

"I miss Mother too much, so I saw wrong?"

Never mind, the moonlight is a bit dim tonight.

It doesn't have Mother's dazzling aura.

This is enough for now.

However, just as his words fell…

"Black Zetsu, so you ran off to here."

A white figure suddenly emerged from the ground.

"By the way, that brat has been making a fuss about wanting to go out. Do we need to make any preparations?"

"No need. Just follow Lord Madara's instructions."

Black Zetsu shook his head, then looked up again, taking a deep, longing gaze at the moon that seemed to have dimmed considerably.

Mother… I will definitely rescue you.