Chapter 237: Death and Aftermath

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Asahi's inclination towards authoritarian ideology was more suitable for this world. 

Throughout history, a stronger forces has always dominated over law, especially in a world like the Shinobi world, where power is fragmented. 

Forget about notions of freedom and democracy.

Only through absolute power, with every faction feeling the blade hanging over their heads, and then utilizing established rules, can maximum peace be achieved. 

Upon hearing Asahi's words, Madara's lips curved into a content smile. Despite wasting half of his life, Asahi's recognition made him feel victorious.

He won against Hashirama Senju in a sense. Peace without deterrence is ultimately an illusion, unsustainable in the long run. 

"So, you aim to unify the Shinobi world using absolute power?" 

Madara asked, his voice carrying a hint of anticipation. Asahi, upon hearing Madara's question, gently shook his head before speaking.

"I am not interested in dominating the Shinobi world. However, if possible, I wish for a bit more peace in this world. Therefore, I intend to inscribe the maintenance of peace into our clan's precepts." 

Upon hearing this, Madara's lips curled into a carefree smile, his eyes reflecting a glint of determination.

"Ah, then the task that Hashirama and I couldn't accomplish is left to you, the Ogami"

Madara said with a hint of nostalgia. Although the process might differ, the world would still develop toward the vision he once imagined. 

Madara did not doubt that Asahi could achieve this.

For Asahi, who possessed power at the level of the Six Paths, using force to control the world was a simple matter. 

"Have you come to terms with it?" Seeing the resolve in Madara's eyes, Asahi asked abruptly. Madara smiled, his face expressing a sense of liberation.

"Yes, I have. There's nothing left to brood over." After enduring so much, he was truly exhausted. 

"Aren't you curious how I will deal with Black Zetsu?" 

Asahi asked curiously. After all, Black Zetsu had manipulated Madara for half of his life, yet Madara remained nonchalant.

"After I die, let the floodwaters rage unchecked. However, I have one request. Destroy my corpse and prevent anyone from summoning my soul from the afterlife." 

"As a token of appreciation, I bequeath my eyes to that brat Nagato." 

"I will sever the connection between the Rinnegan and my soul, allowing Nagato to inherit it completely."

"Unexpectedly, the brat's development, thanks to your tutelage, has surpassed my expectations!"

With a sigh, Madara couldn't help but reflect. 

He didn't bother explaining the issue of Nagato's eyes to Asahi, as it would be odd if Asahi, with his power, couldn't discern it. 

Seeing Madara's demeanor, Asahi nodded helplessly and agreed. He could see that Madara, who had dominated his entire life, was truly tired at this moment.

Meanwhile, Madara, seeing Asahi's agreement, relaxed into a smile. Without saying more, he activated his chakra and directed it towards his heart. 

He could no longer bear this frail and feeble body. If it weren't for a dream supporting him, he would have ceased to exist in this world long ago.

However, now that he knew dreams were false, though it was somewhat melancholic, he could finally stop enduring this lingering feeling of survival. 

In just an instant, blood gushed from Madara's mouth. The brilliance in his eyes quickly faded away, marking the end of this cunning warlord's life.

Watching Madara's lifeless body slump to the ground, Asahi sighed silently in his heart. 

Then, he extended his hand and conjured a flame. In Black Zetsu's despairing gaze, the flame gently descended upon Madara's body.

The seemingly insignificant flame, upon touching Madara, instantly swelled. Madara's body was engulfed in flames in an instant. 

In just a few breaths, Madara's corpse was reduced to ashes, leaving no trace behind.

After dealing with Madara, Asahi also released his partial control over Black Zetsu. Although Black Zetsu could speak, he remained silent at this moment. 

Facing Asahi, Black Zetsu felt nothing but profound powerlessness. He knew that regardless of what he said, his fate was always determined by Asahi.

Facing the silent Black Zetsu, Asahi didn't say much either. He had already given Black Zetsu the chance to speak his last words. 

If Black Zetsu didn't speak, Asahi wouldn't remind him. He didn't want to waste too much time on Black Zetsu. 

Therefore, Asahi extended his palm directly towards Black Zetsu. Seeing Asahi's movement, Black Zetsu's eyes shrank instantly.

A wordless sense of fear surged directly from his heart. 

A heavy pressure enveloped Black Zetsu's body, while flames of purple and blue intertwined, wrapping around him. 

"No!!" Black Zetsu screamed in agony.

Being burned by the flames, he not only felt the torment on his body but also sensed his soul rapidly dissipating under these eerie flames. 

Facing Black Zetsu's screams, Asahi paid no heed. He had no interest in keeping such a disgusting creature like Black Zetsu alive to continue harming people.

Therefore, Asahi directly combined the Flame Dragon with the Hell Flame, delivering a double blow from the physical to the spiritual. 

Even though Black Zetsu's constitution was special, it only took Asahi a moment to completely erase Black Zetsu from the Shinobi world.

For Black Zetsu, the old schemer who had survived in the Shinobi world for millennia, Asahi, who had once feared him immensely, finally realized his original goal. 

Not only did he scatter Black Zetsu's ashes, but he also completely eradicated his soul.

With Black Zetsu's complete death, Asahi stretched lazily and casually used the Summoning: Gedo Statue to retrieve the Ten-Tails' husk. 

This object, though ugly in appearance, would play a crucial role in Asahi's future breakthroughs. 

After all, Asahi intended to break through, and he would undoubtedly need to utilize the power of the Ten-Tails.

After storing away the husk, Asahi walked out of the cavern. 

Perhaps psychologically, after Black Zetsu's death, Asahi felt that the sky over the Shinobi world had suddenly cleared up a lot. 

Glancing back at the now-empty cavern, Asahi lightly stamped his foot.

Of course, although Asahi didn't exert much force, the energy was solidly injected into the ground. 

Thus, with Asahi's foot stamping down, the area shook violently, as if experiencing an earthquake. And the cavern, initially stable, collapsed with the tremors of the earth.

Soon, the collapsed area was covered by rubble. Having completed all this, Asahi didn't even look back and headed off into the distance. 

From that moment on, there was no trace left of the struggles that once consumed Madara. 

As Asahi departed, he was unaware of the consequences his actions would have on Kirigakure.

Just after Madara's death, the Third Mizukage, who was currently in the Mizukage's office in Kirigakure, suddenly trembled. 

The vacant look in his eyes vanished in an instant, replaced by clarity. Freed from the genjutsu control, the Third Mizukage stood there, somewhat dazed.

Though he had been under control, it didn't mean he had no memory of the events during that time. 

It was after he became Mizukage that Madara had taken control of him. And every person who became a Kage was someone who loved the village.

In the Third Mizukage's mind, there kept appearing one absurd order after another issued from his own mouth during that time. 

Only the higher-ups in Kirigakure knew what consequences these orders had brought upon the village. Now, Kirigakure's overall strength had declined by nearly a third.

Thinking about this, the Third Mizukage felt a surge of anger. 

He spat out a mouthful of congealed blood and, just as he regained consciousness, felt everything go black. He collapsed onto the floor, unconscious. 

The unusual noise immediately alerted the Kirigakure shinobi guards stationed outside the door.

Without further ado, the guards burst into the Mizukage's office. 

Seeing the Mizukage unconscious, the shinobi guards quickly lifted him up and hurried towards the hospital. 

After the Third Mizukage regained consciousness, he forcefully suppressed all dissent within the village.

A unanimous decision was made to withdraw the troops and sign a peace agreement with Konoha.

The Third Mizukage understood that Konoha had already secured victory. Rather than struggle pointlessly and incur greater losses, it was better to act early and recuperate as soon as possible.

However, within Kirigakure, which had slowly begun to resemble a bloody mist, there were too many discordant voices. 

They thirsted for battle, for blood, for victory. Now, the Third Mizukage, who had issued the surrender order, was clearly no longer seen as a qualified leader in their hearts.

Although there were still many people who remained clear-headed, it was not yet the Kirigakure of later years, which had had enough of oppression. 

These clear-headed individuals, oppressed by the numerous bloodline clans, could not stir up any waves. 

Although the overall situation had been settled under the Third Mizukage's strong leadership,

However, in the face of opposition from the entire village, after issuing the orders, the Third Mizukage also announced his retirement. 

Through various maneuvers, the neutral Karatachi clan head, Yagura Karatachi, became the new Mizukage of Kirigakure.

Of course, with Yagura Karatachi becoming Mizukage, he also stepped down from the position of Karatachi clan chief. 

Similarly, the already discontented Third Mizukage, for various reasons, finally ended his life at home a month after Yagura Karatachi succeeded him as the Fourth Mizukage.

With the death of the Third Mizukage, the entire Kirigakure was immediately plunged into a melancholic atmosphere. 

However, due to the various reforms led by Yagura Karatachi, the busy Kirigakure inhabitants quickly set aside their heavy hearts and threw themselves into the village's reforms.

At the same time, during this period, Kirigakure also investigated Madara's whereabouts. 

After all, the commotion caused by Asahi to erase the traces was not insignificant. 

Unfortunately, no matter how Kirigakure investigated, all they ever found were natural geological occurrences.

As for why the scene was so heavily damaged, the power of the earthquake was immense. 

Anyway, natural disasters like this are the most inexplicable. Even causing an entire island to sink directly isn't impossible. 

Of course, although Asahi's involvement greatly accelerated the progress of the Third Great Shinobi World War, he didn't care much about it.

After leaving, Asahi collected some creatures suitable for living on the island from various places, then returned to the far north. 

The Snow Bear Clan was smart enough not to inquire about Asahi's actions. However, the Sea Spirits, curious, asked some questions.

However, Asahi didn't want to discuss it further. He just said a few words, brushing off the matter and asking them to help his disciples. 

After imparting the Sage Mode technique to the Snow Bear Clan, Asahi went alone to the Ogami Clan HQ.

Releasing various creatures onto the island, it instantly burst with vibrant life.

Asahi was very satisfied with this. On this newly born headquarters of the Clan, he settled down to practice in peace. 

In this vast northern land, only a colossal whale accompanied him. Of course, this overlooked the snow bears, which sat cross-legged like humans not far away on the extreme northern glacier.

Because Asahi was practicing, the natural energy around him was extremely abundant. 

Precisely because practicing Sage Mode near Asahi would yield twice the results with half the effort, it resulted in the magnificent sight of several dozen snow bears sitting in meditation around the outskirts of the extreme northern glacier.

Of course, due to the attraction of natural energy by numerous snow bears, the concentration of natural energy in this place became even richer. 

In this benign cycle, even Asahi's training speed increased. This situation persisted for three months.

Of course, due to Asahi's current strength, three months of training time was nothing more than feeling like he had just taken a nap. 

The reason this situation stopped was because he sensed that Kushina was using the jade pendant to locate him.

Feeling the signal sent by Kushina, Asahi, who was in the middle of training, frowned in confusion. 

With Kushina's strength, it was impossible for her to encounter any danger. 

After all, apart from Asahi, who should be sealed, and those who should be dead, nothing could pose a threat to her.

The only one left who could act freely was the Sage of the Six Paths. 

But, how could the Sage of the Six Paths possibly intervene in the affairs of the Shinobi World? 

As for the other Kages and so on in the Shinobi World, it's not that Asahi looked down on them. 

Although Kushina might not be able to kill them, they definitely couldn't pose a threat to her.

Leaving aside the fact that the training methods of the Ogami Clan combined with the Nine-Tails Mode were extremely violent, just having Minato around, Kushina faced no danger at all. 

After all, can't we fight if we can't beat them? Who can run faster than Minato? Just kidding. 

In terms of speed alone, even the Kamui of Obito would be slightly inferior to Minato.

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