Naruto: The Way of the Great Lord
Chapter 68 My brother

Arriving at Ichizo Palace sat on the Throne to reflect on his previous actions in Demon Prefecture.

'I really lost my composure there. How's possible?'

[During your ascension, Kagu-Tsuchi finished forming with your soul. Therefore, you are not only a Human, you are also truly a Dragon. Not only that, but during your ascension, your Draconic Bloodline was strengthened by the Plane, you have become a creature that defies logic, the Archetypal Draco. The origin of the Dragon, such as the Pride of the Dragon is not a laughing matter so when Madara declares war, you feel he treats you equally. As an embarrassing Dragon, a creature you consider Bacteria considers you an equal.]

Ichizo takes a lot of time to digest the information he receives, at which time his ascension is all destroyed then reconstructed by a plane from his body to his soul. Kagu-Tsuchi is one with his body yet they are still two separate souls but, as Ichizo becomes the main target of Ascension, everything else is considered part of him on the plane.

"So, what does it mean to move forward?"

[As you progress through the plane, your strength will still decrease significantly, but as a dragon, your lifespan is long. Furthermore, as a Dragon of your ever-increasing age to the point of infinity is the right label. Your Soul will also affect the abilities you will gain on the new plane, but until now it has not been determined. In addition, regeneration of innate abilities, and transformations will always be available but, as you know, the use of Dragon transformations in some aircraft may not be wise.]

'So so.'Ichizo leans on the throne trying to accept his new identity, somewhere deep in his heart while he is overjoyed about the chance to reincarnate he still thinks of himself as Lucas of Brooklyn. Indeed in his previous life he was an antisocial person who preferred playing games and watching anime rather than being around people but at least he could say he was still human.

While he was still a Human yes, but now he was a Dragon. Think about it, usually no matter how much things change, something will remain the same, this is his first true identity crisis.

'Why am I obsessed with this? On some planes I would be far from human. However this is also the reason why I was reluctant to use Dragon Transformation from the start.'

Ichizo remains in deep contemplation for an unspecified time until Daisuke enters for a report.

Daisuke looked at the Emperor sitting on the throne, His Majesty placed his left hand on the armrest of the Throne while his hand held his chin. Those golden eyes stared into the abyss unaware of the incoming shinobi.

"I'm sorry Your Majesty."

"Huh, Ahh Daisuke, what's wrong?"

"The nine Jokyunins you have sent have deployed 10,000 shinobi collectively along with the necessary logistic personnel. The army will arrive in the Land of Snow in about 3 Hours, after a short break the attack will begin at 00:00 and continue until the enemy is defeated." fully suppressed.""Good, equip them with whatever it takes. Meanwhile gather Chiyoko and Nagato, also tell the undead bastards while I won't need them during the fight with Madara and the Otsutsuki Clan. Because tomorrow morning both will perish so while they don't need immediate research they may be needed in the long run."

"Don't think of stupid things, while those aliens might have created this planet, they aren't True Gods, so I don't have to be afraid."

Daisuke could not say anything to it so he nodded his head and walked out of the Throne room.

As soon as he left, Ichizo waved his hand and Itachi appeared in the Throne room.

"Don't be surprised, brother, I have something very serious to tell you."

Itachi looked at his brother who had changed so much over the years that he was almost unrecognizable but the look in those eyes had never changed over the years.

"What is Ichizo?"

"I will leave this world soon."

Itachi looked at the serious expression on his brother's face and stopped talking unnecessary things, but at that moment it felt like part of him was destroyed. From birth they were always together, but now it's coming to an end.

"I've got everything I can in this world so it's time for me to move on, but I won't leave you forever. I want you to protect what we have built, our families, and our happiness here in the Empire. When I leave, you will replace me as the 2nd Emperor of Zenkichi."

"I'll do my best."

"Then for My Name as Overgod of Plane 20, I'm telling you Itachi Zenkichi Plane Guardian of Plane 20!"A bright light enveloped Itachi as the Divine gates in his body opened one by one until stopping at the number 9, Zettigan appeared in his eyes and his body grew. As soon as the light dimmed, Ichizo looked at Itachi as Itachi looked at him except for their hair and eyes looking like mirror images of each other.

"Itachi this Throne is now yours. Goodbye, Brother, see you later."

When the word fell, Itachi was left staring at the empty throne from the first day they were never apart but now he was confused as he did not know when they would meet again. He is now the most powerful man in the world but he is unhappy, he is now alone.