NOVEL ONLINE FREE Chapter 131: Chapter 131: The Three Great Sacred Lands
Chapter 131: The Three Great Sacred Lands
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As the sun set, Uchiha Kagami completed the registration process.
A long line of applicants still remained in Konoha Plaza, yet—
They were all dismissed outright.
Why?
Because Kagami didn't deem them worthy.
Most were low-level rogues—mercenaries, criminals, and scum.
Even if they died in the Death Forest, it would only dirty the battlefield.
Thus—
The final confirmed participant count stood at 472.
Beyond the famous factions, the event also attracted dark organizations like:
The Prajna Group
The Xuanyuan Sect
The Three Evil Shinobi
For them—
This was a golden opportunity to gain recognition.
Even if they couldn't win, as long as they gained notoriety, their mission was complete.
Even the Underground Bounty Exchange had sent a mysterious team.
…
Kagami had long suspected that the Bounty Exchange's real master was Black Zetsu.
This vast black market network spanned the entire ninja world, gathering intelligence that surpassed even major villages.
Only a handful of people were capable of such grand-scale information control.
Still—
Kagami had no immediate intention of dealing with Black Zetsu.
Or stopping his plans.
Why?
Because he wanted Kaguya to resurrect.
She was the only known Otsutsuki to have consumed a Chakra Fruit.
If Otsutsuki Isshiki had been a banquet, then—
Kaguya was a true feast.
However, Kagami refused to let her revive through Madara's body.
His own desires were clear—
He wanted to face the strongest version of Madara Uchiha.
And completely annihilate him.
As for Kaguya…
He would decide her fate later.
Perhaps he would find another Otsutsuki—one with Rinnegan—and use them as a vessel.
After all—
Time was on his side.
He had no need to rush.
One meal at a time.
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Inside a High-Rise in Konoha
In the heart of the village, there stood a private building belonging to Uchiha Kagami.
Opposite—
Shisui had purchased a home using his own money.
At times, Kagami chose to stay in this modern penthouse suite.
Now—
He sat near the floor-to-ceiling windows, gazing down at the bustling city streets.
The room was silent, yet—
A soft chuckle escaped his lips.
"…How strange."
"I never liked being alone…"
"…Yet, watching the world from afar… isn't so bad either."
His fingers lightly tapped against the window.
Memories from Isshiki's perspective surfaced.
The Otsutsuki God…
According to Isshiki's theories—
He no longer existed.
Perhaps he had been killed.
Or perhaps—
After consuming too many Chakra Fruits and experiencing countless reincarnations, he had…
Transcended dimensions.
If the Otsutsuki God had truly surpassed the cycle of life and death—
Then he no longer needed a physical form.
…
But Kagami?
His ambition was limitless.
The more power he acquired, the more he desired.
He was no different from any other conqueror.
After surpassing every known enemy, he would inevitably…
Seek new realms to challenge.
One day—
He would break through dimensions and seek his ultimate battle.
Win or lose—
Live or die—
It didn't matter.
If he perished on that battlefield…
Then it would be a glorious end.
Thus—
His desire to nurture Shisui became even more crucial.
If he ever left this world…
He needed Shisui to be strong enough.
If Shisui failed to rise—
Then it was his own weakness to blame.
Not Kagami's failure.
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POOF.
A small white slug materialized in the room.
It was from Shikkotsu Forest.
"Everything is prepared, Kagami-sama."
A gentle, soothing voice.
Kagami nodded.
"Hm."
"Once this is over, I'll remake your body… removing your self-destructive cycle."
The slug trembled.
"…I am deeply grateful, Kagami-sama."
Kagami smirked.
"No need to thank me."
"After all… this is technically a murder."
He glanced toward the night sky.
"You and that old toad are both in bad shape."
"What about that snake?"
The slug hesitated.
"…The White Snake Sage is… the most successful evolution among us."
"If she fully transforms into a dragon, she will surpass mortal constraints."
"She will become one with this planet."
…
Kagami tapped his chin.
"So she didn't come here herself…"
"…Because she was afraid I'd interrupt her evolution?"
"…How foolish."
He chuckled.
"If anything, I'd be happy to help her shed her snake body."
"…Maybe I should visit Ryuchi Cave."
"The Toad Sage is too stubborn—if he left Myoboku, he'd probably drop dead before he even got here."
"But the White Snake Sage… she's still alive and well."
"And yet, she only sent three little snakes?"
"Tch. Disappointing."
…
"You're connected to all three Sacred Lands, right?"
The slug nodded.
"Yes."
"Then reverse summon me to Ryuchi Cave."
"…Understood."
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Ryuchi Cave
The cave was vast—
A temple bathed in ghostly flames.
And standing before it—
A white-haired elderly woman in flowing white robes, leaning on a cane.
Orange hair.
Yellow serpent-like pupils.
She smiled kindly.
"Greetings, Uchiha Kagami."
"Our first meeting… I am the White Snake Sage."
Kagami nodded.
"And I am Uchiha Kagami."
Though his words were polite, his actions weren't.
SHRING.
His eyes spun, Mangekyou Sharingan activating instantly.
A suffocating coldness flooded the cave.
Even the cold-blooded serpents felt chilled to their bones.
The White Snake Sage tensed.
Kagami had shattered her illusion in an instant.
The truth was clear.
She was not truly here.
Her real body was fused deep within the temple, stretching for miles upon miles.
"…Apologies."
She forced a strained smile.
"My true form is far too large to welcome guests."
Kagami folded his arms.
"The Three Sacred Lands… represent this world itself, don't they?"
"Ryuchi Cave—Earth."
"Shikkotsu Forest—Sea."
"Myoboku Mountain—Sky."
"Just like how this planet always creates a balance…"
"You too… are its children."
…
Kagami tilted his head.
His crimson eyes gleamed.
"How about it?"
"Shall we make a deal, Sage?"
"I mean you no harm."
"In fact…"
"I'll give you something you desire."
"…A Dragon Vein Crystal."
"One that will finally complete your evolution."
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