Chapter 24: Valley of the Fallen God
Chapter 24: Valley of the Fallen God
In the Land of Fire, there lies a place known as the Valley of the Fallen God.
As many in the ninja world are set in motion because of him, Yu Yi Xuan Yue, who had somewhat underestimated his influence, has now arrived at this final resting place—a place that holds a piece of his history.
Times have changed, and Yu Yi Xuan Yue had thought that the battlefield from those years would be difficult to locate. However, after some inquiries and confirmations, he quickly obtained the exact address.
"Valley of the Fallen God... Hmph, the people of Konoha sure love to boast about their ancestors' achievements."
Yu Yi Xuan Yue remarked with a slight chuckle as he beheld the ancient battlefield before him, now transformed beyond recognition.
Valley of the Fallen God.
A valley where a god had fallen.
The name had a nice ring to it.
But upon further reflection, if he, who was referred to as a "god," had fallen, then how powerful must the First Hokage, who had slain him, have been?
Just like the Valley of End.
Konoha claimed it was to commemorate the great battle between Hashirama Senju and Uchiha Madara, but it also served to further emphasize the unmatched might of Hashirama Senju by acknowledging Madara's strength.
Otherwise, one might assume that Konoha was simply extravagant, not only erecting a massive statue for Hashirama Senju but also for his rival, Madara.
Perhaps they had a sculpting addiction.
What used to be a plain had now become a valley due to the ravages of the Great Shinobi World War, and within the Valley of the Fallen God stood two colossal statues.
One was, of course, Hashirama Senju.
As for the other...
Yu Yi Xuan Yue's figure flashed, and he appeared atop its head.
"The carving is quite a likeness."
The other statue was, undoubtedly, him.
Unlike the Valley of End, where the founders of Konoha, "Hashirama Senju" and "Uchiha Madara," were depicted in a sealed clash, the statues in the Valley of the Fallen God portrayed a different story.
Perhaps because he was not a native of Konoha.
The statues of "Yu Yi Xuan Yue" and "Hashirama Senju," towering almost as tall as the valley itself, were captured in a tense battle stance, swords drawn and ready to strike.
It was evident that in the depiction of the clash between "Hashirama Senju" and "Yu Yi Xuan Yue," the former held a clear advantage, while the latter was shown putting up a defiant struggle.
Standing atop his own statue's head, Yu Yi Xuan Yue surveyed the scene with a faint smile before calming himself.
The truth of the great battle several decades ago was indeed reflected in these statues.
He wouldn't deny it or pettyly take out his frustration on these cold, lifeless sculptures.
"A ninja is not a samurai; momentary dominance doesn't decide everything. Hashirama, your vision was still too narrow."
Yu Yi Xuan Yue gazed at the statue of Hashirama Senju in the distance, recalling their brief reunion, and shook his head slightly.
Despite possessing the powerful Senju body and the robust life force of the Senju cells, which were fervently studied by future generations of scientists, Hashirama Senju had passed away just a few years after the battle at the Valley of End.
Yu Yi Xuan Yue didn't know the exact reason for this, but he understood a fundamental truth.
Only when one's eyes are open can they truly experience the meaning of life.
Yu Yi Xuan Yue couldn't bring himself to view life and death as nonchalantly as Hashirama Senju, nor did he wish to enter the world of the living as a deceased person.
To him, seizing every opportunity to breathe the fresh air of life was the right path.
Regardless of what others might think.
At this moment, standing in the Valley of the Fallen God, a place where he had once fought, and paying tribute to the departed, was a victory in itself.
"Life is but a hundred years, and I haven't even crossed half of it. Not to mention, in this world, there are beings whose lifespans far exceed a hundred or even a thousand years. It would be such a waste not to personally experience the beauty of such longevity!"
The mountain breeze blew, causing the black cloak that Yu Yi Xuan Yue wore to conceal the cracks of his Impure World Reincarnation technique to flutter wildly.
Yu Yi Xuan Yue extended his hands, gazing at his palms, which were covered in cracks, and his face, similarly etched with fissures, wore a determined expression.
Now, it was time to tackle the next step, the most crucial and challenging one—true resurrection.
Over the millennia, the ninja world had developed countless fascinating chakra techniques, even surprising the Otsutsuki with their ingenuity.
However, there was one boundary that had always been incredibly difficult to breach—the boundary between life and death.
The Impure World Reincarnation technique merely summoned the dead from the afterlife, it did not bring about true resurrection.
Chiyo of Sunagakure had her Kinjutsu: Life-Sacrificial Reincarnation Jutsu, which touched on the concept of life and death, but it could only be used on someone who had recently passed away, and at the cost of the user's life, saving only one person.
The only technique in the ninja world that could ignore time, the number of people, and all other restrictions, was the Creation of All Things Jutsu.
Yu Yi Xuan Yue yearned to possess the Rinnegan, just like Uchiha Madara, and use the Creation of All Things Jutsu to resurrect his true body.
However, the Rinnegan was currently in the hands of Nagato.
With his current strength as an Impure World Reincarnation, forcefully raiding the Akatsuki headquarters to seize the Rinnegan was a futile endeavor.
After rationally abandoning this beautiful wish, Yu Yi Xuan Yue returned to his original plan.
At this moment, standing atop his own massive statue, Yu Yi Xuan Yue looked down at the terrain below, which had completely changed from his memories, and with a series of hand seals, he began to silently sense his surroundings.
One minute, two minutes... five minutes later.
Yu Yi Xuan Yue's eyes narrowed, "Found it!"
Whoosh!
A piercing sound tore through the air. One second Yu Yi Xuan Yue was standing on top of the statue, and the next, he had descended to the ground.
With a few more flashes, he reappeared hundreds of meters away in an empty space.
Without hesitation, Yu Yi Xuan Yue placed his hands on the ground and chanted, "Reveal!"
In an instant, a large amount of chakra surged from his palms, transforming into black tadpole-like symbols that rushed deep underground.
Soon, about a hundred meters below, in an area that had looked no different from its surroundings, the soil began to shimmer.
The black tadpole symbols poured into this area, merging with it.
Gradually, this region began to transform.
A body wrapped tightly in black symbols, with not a single gap, emerged from the ground. Under Yu Yi Xuan Yue's summons, it swiftly rose as if sailing through the soil.
Kinjutsu: Eternal Sleep's Breath.
Knowing that victory was unlikely, Yu Yi Xuan Yue had intentionally prepared this backup plan.
He would pay the price of his own death to ensure that his physical body maintained the vitality and integrity of its final moments, even as time passed, and it would actively hide from others, remaining undiscovered.
This was a unique kinjutsu of the Yu Yi clan.
Developed by their ancestors, the primary purpose of this technique was to ensure that their bodies remained undisturbed after death, hidden from grave robbers, and allowed to rest in peace.
After all, in this era, everyone knew that a ninja's corpse was a treasure trove, and digging one up could bring in a hefty sum.
As a prominent ninja clan, many elders of the Yu Yi clan would choose to use this kinjutsu as their end drew near, ensuring they would not be disturbed in death.
This had been the sole purpose of this kinjutsu until now.
As the clan leader, Yu Yi Xuan Yue had naturally learned this technique.
However, he never imagined that he would have to use it so soon.
Honestly, in that kind of situation, it was indeed the best choice.
(End of Chapter)
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