Chapter 244
Everything in front of Zixu shattered like glass. But the illusion didn't end—it only evolved. Space twisted and broke apart before rearranging itself into a new scene.
"So stop playing these little games..." Zixu muttered coldly.
Illusions were dangerous because they blurred the line between reality and fantasy. But from the moment he was trapped, Zixu knew exactly where he was—inside the world of Tsukuyomi. He never once mistook the illusion for reality.
He glanced down at himself, noticing his body had reverted to that of a child. This was an illusion from his past.
But this time, Zixu wasn't living it—he was watching it unfold from the outside. A younger version of himself stood ahead, oblivious to his presence.
Everything played out exactly as he remembered. Except in this vision, young Zixu never received the system. He never questioned the beliefs of Konoha. He was just another loyal villager who wholeheartedly embraced the Will of Fire.
With that kind of unwavering loyalty, Sarutobi Hiruzen and Danzo didn't hesitate to take full advantage. As soon as he entered his teens, the two old foxes started sending him on mission after mission—dangerous, near-suicidal operations. Just like what they did to Uchiha Itachi.
In the end, he died during a mission investigating the Akatsuki in the Rain Village. He served Konoha until his final breath.
"The Will of Fire... it's nothing but a damn pyramid scheme." Zixu scoffed, shaking his head. "Good thing I've changed. I'll crush that fake ideal once and for all."
The illusion cracked and shattered again.
This time, the world that emerged was harsh—cold and real.