❛ MOONSTRUCK ; (adj) unable to think or act normally, especially as a result of being in love
Sometimes it takes a lifetime to understand where one went wrong. Acknowledging one's failures and sins means overcoming one's pride, which - even in...
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"Damn it!" Indra cursed as he sliced down several branches from a tree with a katana. "How could that woman be so shameless and reveal everything to fucking everyone – how could she even dare to involve Shachi in all of this –"
He let the katana fall down to the ground. "Gods how could I have been so foolish to fall for her charms? I should have known better than this."
"No, Indra-san please! There is no need for blaming yourself. The woman used your trust and betrayed you. None of this is your fault!" Zetsu reassured as he appeared out of nowhere.
Looking up into the trees with narrowed eyes, Indra said: "It's you again."
The figure grinned widely at him. "Yes, I came to check on you. Everything went smoothly with Lord Mantus, didn't it? You should be in a much better mood, Indra-san."
He sneered at Zetsu. "Mania's brother is a fool for believing an alliance could make up for what his clansman has done to our village. And his woman is nothing more than a nuisance – a nagging, shameless witch without manners. If it wasn't for the things you've promised me, I'd rather wage war against the Shingetsu than to side with them. I hate surrounding myself with idiots."
Zetsu chuckled. "Everything has its price but believe me this is a small price to pay for the power that awaits you."
"Tell me, Zetsu ... how exactly are those people the key to my grandmother's power? Explain it to me in more detail."
The black figure grinned again, showing off his pointed white teeth. "I see you're curious, Indra-san. That's a good thing." he said. "I believe you remember the story your old man told you about the God Tree and the forbidden fruit Kaguya ate from some sixty years ago?"
Indra nodded.
"See, there still are offsets of the God Tree scattered around the world which hold some remaining power but compared to what Mantus Shingetsu holds in his hands that power is insignificant. You might think him a fool but he has the God Tree's seed in his possession with which Kaguya's power could be revived." the dark figure explained. "Of course it doesn't belong to him. The rightful owner is you, Indra-san."
"I see ..." Indra contemplated. "This sounds indeed quite interesting. I just hope you're telling me the truth." he threatened.
"Oh, Indra-san – haven't I always been the one being faithful to you when it comes to increasing your power? Your sharingan? Your extraordinary jutsu? Of course it's all innate talent but it has always been me to make you aim higher."
Indra could not deny him that. "Fine, I believe you." he admitted. "But tell me, Zetsu do I have to play pretend with that foolish king for much longer?"
