Traveling through three generations: Making Konoha great again!

"You little rascal, you really know how to take advantage of both food and money..."

Kinkaku cast a sympathetic glance at Obito.

Even a ferocious man like him couldn't help but sigh when he thought about what Tobirama Senju was going to do to this Uchiha. Sometimes, an impure puppet body was indeed better than a living flesh body...

"Death? Death is not scary; death is like a cool summer night, allowing one to sleep peacefully without worry..."

Silver Horn racked his brains for a slightly cultured metaphor: "This place is the crack between life and death."

When he's with these shadows, Ah Huo will laugh at him if he speaks too rudely!

Is this all there is to it?

All they do is fight, they have no brains at all. No wonder the Third Raikage got the prize back then!

"What are you talking about?"

Obito instinctively wanted to rub his eyes, only to realize that he had turned into a giant rice dumpling, his left hand and left leg were gone, and even his torso had been sewn together.

"Where are my hands and legs?!"

Obito was on the verge of tears, but he quickly consoled himself:

"It's alright, they should be able to install artificial limbs back in the village. Uncle Yan's methods are quite versatile..."

Konoha's current artificial limbs are well-suited to the body. While they can't provide the same chakra as the originals, they're still better than nothing. "Artificial limbs? Konoha has that kind of technology?"

The Second Raikage's heart skipped a beat, and he asked, "But it must be very expensive, right? Even for a kid like you, even if you're from the Uchiha clan, it would be difficult to afford if your family didn't have savings..."

"Because injuries sustained in war are covered by insurance, Konoha ninjas also receive reductions in insurance during peacetime, and there are also interest-free loans..." Obito answered almost instinctively.

The reason he is so skilled is that many elderly people in the village do not fully understand some welfare policies and sometimes need others to explain them to them in detail.

Obito often acts as a "guide," explaining various village benefits to the elderly.

They would also take this opportunity to pull the other party into the camp of Hiruzen Sarutobi's supporters...

"Free? And there are discounts..."

The Second Raikage frowned and nodded thoughtfully.

After the start of the Third Shinobi World War, the White Zetsu found it easier and more convenient to obtain information since they were no longer in Konoha, especially since the Nine-Tails and Mito were no longer on the battlefield.

The Six Paths puppets with the Rinnegan can choose to share their vision with the White Zetsu and watch the live broadcast of various battlefields.

Therefore, these shadows often gather together to comment on the various hidden villages, just like watching a live broadcast.

Even Gengetsu and Mu, who were far away in Kirigakure chasing the former three Mizukage, would sometimes join in the live chat...

Even though they are far apart, White Zetsu are naturally one telepathic base station after another.

It's just a few transfers; there's not much of a delay.

Obito's words made the Second Raikage understand why Konoha's ninjas, despite being significantly outnumbered, maintained such a tenacious and fearless fighting spirit...

While fighting is a ninja's duty, objectively speaking, when an ordinary ninja loses a limb, their standard of living and future prospects will plummet several levels instantly...

This job offers no job security.

Therefore, when a great battle begins, ninjas will fight bravely against the enemy, but at the same time, they will also be careful to avoid injury as much as possible. Even if they die, they would rather be crippled than die.

But Konoha is clearly different.

"Not only are there free limbs, but Konoha also provides pensions, medical scrolls..." Obito seemed to have his muscle memory triggered, rattling off a series of village benefits.

The Second Raikage's lips twitched upon hearing this.

Golden Horn and Silver Horn exchanged a glance and shrugged.

Although they were both rough men, they still understood the basic principle that people die for money and birds die for food.

When the material foundation and logistics are in place, many things become much simpler, including morale.

Not to mention, in terms of spiritual civilization, the Will of Fire is renowned throughout the ninja world…

"The Cloud Village's defeat was not unjust. Relying solely on courage and loyalty to maintain the village's morale might have some effect in the short term, but it's clearly unsustainable. These martial arts factions are too narrow-minded."

"They're always thinking about stealing, they don't understand the concept of mutual exchange at all, they've ruined the reputation of Kumogakure!"

The Second Raikage sighed.

He was a rare cultured man in the village of Kumogakure, and he also wanted to pursue a diplomatic career.

Unfortunately for him, those two brainless buddies beside him launched a sneak attack...

Most importantly, if he were to die from such a sneak attack, that would be one thing.

They even turned Tobirama Senju, who had finally gotten on the right track of cooperation, into a villain, causing him to unleash his ultimate ruthless skills after faking his death for so many years...

They were all revived in one go!

The Second Raikage was already figuring out how to find time to apologize to Tobirama Senju, giving him a chance to privately communicate with the Third Raikage and stop playing with Konoha's swords...

Didn't you see that Onoki next door targeted the Uchiha clan, which resulted in the creation of a new pair of Mangekyou Sharingan?

To the Second Raikage, Konoha was like a bizarre, unbelievable village!

If we don't fight, they'll develop steadily and their speed will be frighteningly fast...

If a battle is fought but yields no results, it quickly evolves into the adage "what cannot be killed only becomes stronger."

To reap the rewards of war at a terrifying speed…

The Second Raikage keenly observed this.

The Explosion Release and Lava Release of Iwagakure, the Magnet Release of Kumogakure, and even the entire Kirigakure will be swallowed up by Konoha, and Sunagakure will be visibly destroyed... Their sand manipulation techniques and puppet techniques will also become one of Konoha's resources.

In the Second Raikage's view, compared to Kumogakure and Iwagakure, which would likely have to pay large sums of compensation and sign treaties of defeat, Sunagakure's situation would probably be similar to Kirigakure's.

It's hard to say whether the entire village will be swallowed up, because the land in Sunagakure is really too bad; taking it all over would be like helping the poor.

Digestion requires manpower and resources; there's no need to devour everything at once, and it would require extra effort to maintain stability... However, the Second Raikage believed that Hiruzen Sarutobi would most likely have to conquer the Loulan region, which borders the Land of Rain, is independent of Sunagakure, and possesses unique puppet technology.

It makes sense legally and logically, and it can also influence the entire Sand Village...

Ashina glanced at the Second Raikage, saw the flicker in his eyes, and shook his head with a sigh.

Why would I say I'm not good enough to be the leader of a large hidden village?

It's incredibly troublesome to have to consider the pros and cons in everything...

"Kid, tell me first, isn't Hiruzen Sarutobi, the current Hokage of Konoha, very skilled in sealing techniques?"

Ashina asked with a smile.

The village and its people were indeed important, but not as important as his life's pursuit…

If someone else's technique could rival the peak bloodline power of the Uchiha and Senju clans, then Ashina's name would be worthy of being passed down as "Little Sage of Six Paths" by future generations...

Why are you asking this?

Obito's expression tensed instantly. Even though he was at a complete disadvantage, he still said warily, "Don't expect to get anything out of me!"

"Wow, they're quite good at keeping secrets..."

"Judging from your expression, you should know who we are..."

Uzumaki Ashina chuckled and pinched Obito's ear, causing him a slight ache. "I won't hold your secrets about you and those three from Kumogakure against you, but take a closer look at who I am."

Obito blinked.

For someone like him, a complete slacker in humanities, being able to recognize a "Kage" from another village was already a testament to his ninja academy education...

He did study obscure topics like the Warring States period diligently, but he started to forget them after graduation…

However, Ashina's bright red hair was like a cheat sheet, helping Obito revive the textbook knowledge he had forgotten.

"I am Butsuma Senju's sworn brother, Hashirama Senju's father-in-law, and Mito Uzumaki's father..."

"The earliest builder of the Konoha Sealing Techniques system, the strongest sealing technique ninja of the Warring States period, the founder of the Land of Whirlpools and the Whirlpool Village, and also a friend acknowledged by Sarutobi Sasuke..."

With each name uttered, Obito's mouth opened slightly wider.

Oh my god...

The ultimate veteran has arrived!

This isn't even from the time the village was founded...

Even the First Hokage would have to call him "Father"!

The Second Raikage and the Gold and Silver Brothers shrugged.

Compared to Ashina Uzumaki, they were just juniors.

"Kid, if I wanted to know those things in your memories, I have plenty of ways to do it..."

Uzumaki Ashina said with a smile, "Besides, I am an important ally of Konoha. Is it wrong for me to ask about the Hokage's current situation?" "Tell me secretly, and I won't tell anyone else. If the Hokage blames you later, I will take responsibility for it and explain to him personally!" Obito hesitated for a moment, then decided to give up.

After all, the opponent was a powerful figure who had genuinely killed a large number of Iwa ninja, and their stance was currently on Konoha's side.

And with the name of Uzumaki Ashina as a guarantor…

Simply mentioning some mundane details about the Hokage's daily training and information that was likely revealed during the Hidden Mist battlefield would suffice to cover it up.

Obito felt he had to infiltrate this mysterious organization and uncover the truth!

Since we're going to lie low, we naturally have to make a show of it.

However, Obito still felt that once he returned to the village, he had to go and report to the Hokage…

If he has identified the problem, then he should be punished!

Obito gestured for Ashina Uzumaki to come closer.

Ashina Uzumaki readily moved closer and said understandingly:

"I know all about Hiruzen Sarutobi's performance on the Hidden Mist battlefield. He's immune to genjutsu and has Water Release chakra. Just pick those two and tell me some details you know..." Obito was taken aback.

His resolve to infiltrate and become deeply entrenched in this organization only strengthened...

That's incredibly powerful!

In an instant, Obito remembered his favorite, a mysterious organization mentioned in "Ninja Storm 4"...

"Soul Palace"!

But it's not quite the same, because although Ashina Uzumaki's appearance is extremely strange, his identity is special, and his attitude and actions are relatively friendly... There's even a certain aesthetic appeal in taking turns to teach him a lesson...

Could it be that my "medicine master" has fallen from the sky?

Obito's left and right hemispheres were battling each other.

"My clansmen and I served as sparring partners for the Hokage. At first, the Three-Tomoe Eye Technique could still affect the Hokage..." "But it quickly became ineffective. In just a few months, the eye power fell on the Hokage as if it had been dismantled..." Uzumaki Ashina was overjoyed to hear this!

They matched up...

Everything matches up!

"Kid, I'll ask you again..."

"What's the relationship between Hiruzen Sarutobi and Mito Uzumaki?" Ashina Uzumaki stroked his long beard.

"That would be wonderful! Lady Mito is the Hokage's teacher's wife..."

Obito asked, puzzled, "Mito-sama often says that the Hokage is the successor to Hashirama's will. Don't you know that?"

Ashina Uzumaki's expression was subtle, and he unusually remarked:

"In our time, it was generally believed that Tobirama Senju was Hiruzen Sarutobi's teacher..."

But this also gave Ashina a boost of confidence, making him vaguely understand something.

No wonder Tobirama Senju turned to the dark side...

The ninjas in his own village all believed that Hiruzen Sarutobi was not related to him, but rather was Hashirama's successor...

Hiruzen Sarutobi, such a good disciple, was like his precious treasure, the Ten Thousand Seals Body Seal...

What if someone else signs the name?

Ashina Uzumaki believes that Tobirama Senju still loves Konoha, but he's become a bit reckless and given up on himself...

He hides in the shadows and lets loose, his behavior completely consistent with the public's stereotypical image of him...

That means they're not pretending anymore!

Upon hearing Tobirama Senju's name, Obito gave an awkward yet polite laugh, saying dryly, "No, I heard that the Second Hokage has no connection with the Hokage..."

"That's what the elders in the clan all say..."

For a moment, the cave was filled with a joyful atmosphere.

Everyone was holding back their laughter, but they dared not laugh out loud for fear that someone would hear them.

However, at this moment, Madara Uchiha also had a slight smile on his lips...

This kid's alright...

Although he's a bit slow, his eyesight is still pretty good...

You can be a little nicer to him...

Ashina Uzumaki nodded thoughtfully: "If that's how you put it, then I understand!"

Back then, Tobirama Senju harshly criticized his techniques as "wishful thinking," "lacking in practice," and "with endless potential for harm," yet he himself kept researching forbidden techniques, giving Ashizaki a bad reputation.

Hiruzen Sarutobi's ability to master the "Ten Thousand Seals Body Seal" seems to be related to Tobirama's invisible cutting technique...

After all, Hashirama believed at the time that the technique was feasible, but unnecessary...

"Are the ninja ways of master and disciple incompatible? Tsk, this ninja world!"

Ashina shook his head and sighed inwardly.

And at this time.

Ah Huo walked in with a smile, pushing a wheelchair: "Did everyone have a good chat?"

"Great! This young man is not bad..." Ashina Uzumaki said with a chuckle.

He's not in a hurry anymore...

The small details he gleaned from Obito, coupled with Hiruzen Sarutobi's performance on the Hidden Mist battlefield, convinced Ashina Uzumaki that the Ten Thousand Seals Body Seal had been mastered! He could now rest easy...

Let Tobirama Senju do whatever he wants, as long as Hiruzen Sarutobi is alright...

As for the advanced configuration of the Ten Thousand Seals Body Seal, Ashina Uzumaki was also engraved in Kakashi and Rin Nohara's bodies. Hiruzen Sarutobi will definitely understand it after seeing it...

After all, he was a genius who had mastered his ultimate forbidden technique!

You do have that much insight...

"Let's go, someone wants to see you!" Ah-Huo carefully picked up Obito and placed him in the wheelchair.

We need to be nicer to this kid…

This is the first publicly known connection I've built in Konoha!

"Who wants to see me?" Obito asked tentatively.

"Can you talk now, Mr. Ah Huo..." Silver Horn said maliciously.

"Why don't you try? If you can say it, then you can say it..." Ah Huo shrugged indifferently.

It knew that Lord Madara had been observing all along…

Ah-Huo and Madara have already discussed it and decided to bring Obito over so that the kid can settle down and improve his basic skills first, so that he will have the strength when he awakens his Sharingan later.

The plan to set him up has been basically finalized.

Through White Zetsu's observations and analysis, Akari and Madara recently discovered that Danzo is acting strangely...

Danzo kept bringing up the idea of ​​taking the initiative, and unusually, he always insisted on launching the main attack, proposing to break the unspoken rules of the ninja world and have the Third Raikage and Onoki join the battle!

This is clearly inconsistent with Konoha's character as a defensive force...

Konoha doesn't need to escalate the intensity of the war further. The most cost-effective approach is to use a defensive counter-attack strategy to acquire the most spoils with the least casualties.

When questioned, Danzo asserted that he had a way to deal with the Shadows and tried to force his way through.

However, because someone suggested reporting it to the Hokage for a decision, the matter was ultimately dropped.

Danzo clearly showed resistance, seemingly not wanting Hiruzen Sarutobi to know.

After Ah Huo provided this information.

Madara Uchiha easily discerned Danzo's self-destructive tendencies from the increasingly powerful "Reverse Four Symbols Sealing Technique" on Danzo and his supposedly secretive inquiry into the Tsuchigumo clan's forbidden technique, "Raging Heaven."

Madara had seen far too many similar classic designs within the Uchiha clan!

Another old-school ninja seeking "elevation through death," nothing new to Madara...

Through his unique bond with Hiruzen Sarutobi, Madara Uchiha decided to have Iwagakure and Kumogakure create an opening, giving Danzo the opportunity to believe he could "slay two Kage in one battle," allowing him to penetrate deep into enemy territory alone...

Given Hiruzen Sarutobi's personality, he will most likely try to find a way to save his old comrade...

Then Madara will set up another trap to make Obito, who rushed back, believe that Hiruzen Sarutobi is dead. When he sees Kakashi and Rin in danger, his emotions will pile up!

During this time, Madara also wanted to instill his own beliefs in Obito...

The hatred in the ninja world cannot be severed!

Let him open his eyes and see the ugliness of this ninja world; don't let him be blinded by the fleeting brilliance of the Will of Fire...

"Yes..." Ginkaku tried to speak, "It's Tobirama Senju who wants to see you!"

After he finished speaking, Jinjiao was stunned for a moment, and then he understood.

Now that we've reached the enemy's lair, there's no need to hide our identities any further...

Obito's eyes widened suddenly!

How could it be Tobirama Senju?

"What are you talking about?! That's the Second Hokage!"

Obito said incredulously, "Are you crazy?"

"I really like your expression, kid..."

Ginkaku, enjoying Obito's shock, said with a grin:

"Now do you know your fate? An Uchiha has fallen into Tobirama Senju's hands. You're in for a world of hurt..."

"I don't know if you've ever seen Wood Release or the First Hokage's chakra. Look at Mr. Ah-Hai's body, doesn't it look familiar?" "Besides Hashirama Senju's brother, who else could use his cells to create so many artificial humans?"

Obito was deeply shocked.

Did the previous Hokage start anew and abandon Konoha?

Why is that?!

Ah Huo coughed lightly: "You've talked too much, Silver Horn."

Ah-Huo pushed Obito to stand in front of Madara Uchiha.

At that moment, the Rinnegan's genjutsu had already been activated without Obito even realizing it. In Obito's eyes, Madara Uchiha's image transformed into Tobirama Senju on the Hokage Rock, shouting, "Second Hokage, why don't you go back to the village?!"

Upon seeing Madara, Obito couldn't help but ask, "What are you doing?"

"A born evil Uchiha brat"

Madara curled the corners of his mouth, perfectly mimicking Tobirama Senju:

"Are you going to question the Second Hokage's decision?"

"No, that's not what I meant..."

Obito was stunned for a moment:

"But I don't understand why you have such a large force and don't use it to stop the war! Although the village is an advantage, in war, comrades will always die..."

"Do you think you live in a pure land?" Madara Uchiha said with amusement.

"Infants protected in swaddling clothes have no resistance to changes in the external environment..."

"Like you, haven't you experienced the helplessness that comes from being weak? Can you protect your comrades Kakashi and Rin? Even if they're just a few Iwagakure grunts."

Obito's expression froze.

That's really true...

"The ninja world has never lacked geniuses, and the demands of geniuses are always exceptionally unique and surpass those of others."

Madara Uchiha said calmly:

"If you think the ninja world is all harmony, it just shows that you're a naive brat."

"The reason Konoha and the ninja world can survive today is because of strong figures like Hashirama Senju, whose inner desire was peace, not domination." "What if he wanted to destroy the ninja world? Or enslave everyone…?"

Obito couldn't help but retort, "But the First Hokage didn't! He founded Konoha with the clan head!"

Madara Uchiha's heart stirred.

He even remembered to mention himself...

"This is precisely what makes Hashirama so valuable."

Madara Uchiha calmly replied, "It is also the foundation upon which Konoha was able to exist. Everyone knows that he pacified the chaotic world, so they are very grateful for his ideals..."

"But I ask you, why does the ninja world respect Hashirama for pacifying the world and pursuing peace?"

Obito felt a jolt in his heart; he seemed to understand something…

"It's precisely because strong individuals like him are inherently unrestrained that his ability to limit himself is fortunate for weaker individuals, but it doesn't mean that every strong individual will be like Hashirama."

"If one day, another powerful ninja like Hashirama appears in the ninja world, not in Konoha, but in Kumogakure, Iwagakure, or even Sunagakure or a small, hidden village."

"Or perhaps it's some kind of monster, an extraterrestrial visitor..."

Madara Uchiha said casually:

"But this strongman is different from Hashirama. He has no interest in peace; all he has is a desire for destruction. What will Konoha do then?" "If Konoha cannot resist such a strongman, it means that the so-called village and the Will of Fire are nothing more than a makeshift game started on a whim by a strongman, utterly worthless!"

Obito listened to Madara's theory in disbelief.

Is it even possible to imagine it this way?

But at this moment, Obito recalled Hiruzen Sarutobi's famous quote: "Peace can be brought by one person and taken away by one person... It seems to mean the same thing."

Obito nodded thoughtfully, and the Uchiha boy began to ponder.

"I think I understand what you mean..."

"Actually, it's about creating a sense of urgency in the village through controlled methods, making everyone seize the time to become stronger, instead of resting on their laurels and living off the achievements of the first generation and the great clan leader?"

Obito's mind raced to its limit, and he tentatively asked:

"It's actually a bit like the Hokage's thinking. We all know that the Hokage doesn't want to start a war, but war is inevitable. Since it has happened, we can only make use of it."

"For example, by using defensive counterattacks, we can make all the ninjas in the village feel the intensity of war. Although there will certainly be casualties, the essence is to make everyone stronger at the lowest cost..."

"In the long run, if logistical support is in place, the village will suffer less damage."

The advantages of the Konoha Committee system are evident at this moment.

Regarding the Hokage's decisions, as long as they are articulate and logically sound, the other Konoha committee members and Jonin will earnestly explain them to the ninja below, ensuring that everyone's thinking is aligned and coordinated.

Take Obito, for example. As Minato's student, although he was occasionally a bit dim-witted, he was, after all, from the Uchiha clan, one of Konoha's largest propaganda departments, and a true member of the Hokage lineage...

In addition, his best friend Kakashi's father is the head of the Anbu.

I can still understand some of the basic concepts.

Madara Uchiha looked at Obito with slight surprise.

Hey!

This kid doesn't seem as stupid as he thought.

In the Warring States period, someone of that age who had this kind of understanding was definitely considered intelligent…

"Hiruzen seems to be doing alright..."

Such a thought couldn't help but cross Madara Uchiha's mind.

The fact that even an idiot like Obito dared to argue with him shows that he was somewhat impartial in his teaching.

"For example, Madara Uchiha..."

"If he attacks Konoha again now, can Konoha withstand it?"

"Hashirama Senju is no longer here!"

Ban asked this question as if by some strange twist of fate.

Obito instantly became alert, frowning as he said:

"What are you talking about? How could Lord Madara possibly attack Konoha? Wasn't what happened back then already settled? Although it was a bit extreme, it was essentially just a clash of ideologies..."

"Even if you are the Second Hokage, you can't just say whatever you want. The current Hokage is the Third Hokage!"

"I can understand your actions towards the Uchiha clan back then as a legacy and misunderstanding from the Warring States period. After all, you led the village to victory in the First Shinobi World War, and you were a Hokage who made contributions..."

"But we can't stigmatize the Uchiha clan again! Especially not the clan head!"

Obito said, somewhat excitedly.

If we were to say that Hiruzen Sarutobi ranks first in his heart, it would be an indisputable number one.

So after this gap, Madara Uchiha, whose status was restored, became the second.

In order to liberate the Uchiha clan from the burden of history, an unavoidable aspect is the past conflict between Tobirama and the Uchiha.

This is an unavoidable topic.

Even though Tobirama believed he wasn't targeting the Uchiha clan and was a fair person.

However, the absolute vigilance towards Madara and Izuna back then, and the various restrictions imposed on the Uchiha clan, were not easy to explain to others... because you can't exactly say that the Sharingan is inherently inherently unstable, can you?

This is clearly detrimental to the unity of Konoha.

No one is born a madman, especially the Uchiha clan, who have shed blood and contributed their efforts to Konoha.

Even if the Uchiha clan acknowledges this, they can't bring it up openly, because not every pair of Mangekyou Sharingan users is an incomprehensible madman...

Characters like Isshin, Tomie, and now Fugaku have proven that the Mangekyou Sharingan can also love Konoha!

Therefore, some of the blame can only be placed on Tobirama Senju...

Someone has to take responsibility.

But neither Hiruzen Sarutobi nor Tobirama Senju cared much about it.

Because this was originally part of Hiruzen Sarutobi's design.

Tobirama himself has been reincarnated as an Uchiha and has severed ties with the Senju clan.

Although he sometimes felt annoyed, he believed that history would eventually judge, and his beloved disciple would also find opportunities to tell heartwarming stories about his past life... so there shouldn't be any major problems.

Obito's attitude clearly greatly pleased Madara Uchiha.

Would he dare to defend his reputation in front of Tobirama Senju?

He hadn't seen such a courageous Uchiha in a long time...

He's still just a kid!

"Kid, I'll give you a chance..."

"You can still take back what you said now..." Madara Uchiha stared at Obito.

A powerful pressure suddenly exploded in Obito's heart!

That was an aura of pressure countless times stronger than that of the Iwa ninja; it made him feel as if he were on the verge of death at first glance…

But Obito became stronger this time.

The reason for compromising with Ashina Uzumaki was because the old man had a special status and the topics he discussed were not sensitive.

But if we deny the existence of Madara Uchiha…

In Obito's view, this was a complete betrayal of Hiruzen Sarutobi, who was clad in Madara Uchiha's armor and wreaking havoc on the battlefield of Kirigakure.

He also really likes freckles...

This is something that cannot be compromised on!

"I won't tell!"

"I support the Third Hokage and believe the clan head was the founder of Konoha!"

"I may be weak, but I will not bow to power and force! I misjudged you; I never expected that you, the Second Hokage, would lack the Will of Fire..."

Obito, with his neck stiffened, shouted:

"Thank you for saving Kakashi and Rin. I have no way to repay you. If you regret it, then take my life and my Sharingan!" "But I hope you come to your senses soon and don't go further down the path of extremism!"

Madara Uchiha stared at Obito.

After a long while, I laughed from the bottom of my heart.

Can…

He's a good young man!

In that instant, Madara no longer wanted to treat Obito as a mere pawn.

Having witnessed Konoha's orderly master-disciple system, Madara sometimes felt that as the founder, he should also take on a disciple, even though he and Hiruzen Sarutobi were essentially master and disciple.

But it would be a shame not to have one by your side at all times!

It can only be said that older ninjas inevitably have such thoughts, and Madara is no exception.

And next door.

Ashina and the others pricked up their ears and listened from the corner of the wall, shaking their heads with great emotion.

have to…

What a purebred, powerful Uchiha!

The talks probably broke down...

Madara Uchiha waved his hand, blocking the senses of these bystanders.

"Kid..."

"You're quite good. Although your understanding of the ninja world is shallow and you haven't grasped that the chains of hatred are difficult to sever, at least you have your own principles."

Madara Uchiha slowly dispelled the genjutsu on Obito: "Do you recognize me?"

Obito stared in disbelief at Tobirama Senju before him, who in an instant transformed into Madara Uchiha!

It looks just like the one in the textbook, except the hair is half black and half white.

"This..." Obito instinctively wanted to question Madara Uchiha's identity.

However, Madara's eyes had now transformed from the Rinnegan into the Eternal Mangekyou Sharingan, a unique identity verification belonging to the Uchiha clan, leaving Obito speechless.

"Obito, I know you have a lot to say."

"But the words of the weak are worthless. I saved you because I value your talent and character."

Madara Uchiha stared directly at Obito:

"Do you want power?"

"To know the meaning of life, to understand the value of one's own ninja way..."

Obito felt dizzy.

He had just been fantasizing about encountering the classic "Soul Palace" and "Medicine Master" storylines from "Breaking Through the Heavens"...

How did it actually come true!

Madara Uchiha, as if reading minds, said with amusement, "Your most urgent task right now is to put aside what Jiraiya is writing. If you want to read, read historical texts and serious literature..."

What Madara didn't tell Obito was that he actually enjoyed watching it too, but he didn't find Naruto and Enma that satisfying...

Why didn't they kill all the enemies after attacking Yunlan Village?

I still hesitated!

"Yes, Great Patriarch..."

Obito swallowed hard, feeling that the situation was completely beyond his comprehension.

He needs some peace and quiet...

A purple glint flashed in Madara Uchiha's eyes: "Don't even think about telling anyone about my identity..."

"You can try. If you can do it, that's your ability. But if you fail, you will lose your memories of Hiruzen Sarutobi, Kakashi, and Rin forever."

"Is this a test, clan leader...?" Obito experienced Madara Uchiha's domineering power for the first time.

They act with ruthless efficiency, completely disregarding whether they agree or not.

Madara Uchiha remained noncommittal: "Next, I will transplant limbs made from Hashirama's cells into you, which will benefit your eye power and physical fitness."

"Afterwards, you need to rebuild your fighting spirit and foundation from scratch. Just because you have a pair of three-tomoe Sharingan doesn't mean you're invincible. It's a disgrace to the Uchiha clan!"

"Do you think you're so great because you opened your eyes early?"

Obito smiled ingratiatingly, using his usual tactic of praising the old man's past glories:

"How could that be? Clan Chief, I've always felt that awakening the Sharingan too early isn't a good thing. Laying a solid foundation like you have before developing the Sharingan is the right path..." "I'm just a bit emotionally volatile! I can't compare to your composure..."

Madara Uchiha coughed lightly.

The trauma of his family of origin during the Warring States period has been somewhat healed…

This kid seems to know how to talk.

"Um…"

"Ah Huo, have Ah Fei do the matching for it."

Ah-Huo nodded knowingly; this meant they were going to use good materials for Obito!

Ah Fei is truly the son of the Divine Tree…

Madara Uchiha pondered:

"You should first get used to your limbs. On Monday, you'll learn body training with the Raikage; on Tuesday, you'll learn sealing techniques with Ashina Uzumaki; and on Wednesday, you'll have hand-to-hand combat with Kinkaku and Ginkaku..."

"Learn Wood Release with Tobi on Thursday, and practice sensory perception with Hozuki Gengetsu and Mu on Friday. For now, you can talk to them through sensory perception to build a foundation. We'll start practicing in real combat when they return."

Obito was dumbfounded: "No, clan leader..."

Even the Hokage didn't train like this!

Once, Obito felt that Minato-sensei was already very strict with them, training them until they were covered in sweat without stopping...

Compared to the patriarch, this is practically like a vacation.

"I'll personally instruct you on Saturday and Sunday mornings. Half a day off should be enough, right?"

Madara Uchiha said very considerately.

Back then, Uchiha Tajima wouldn't even let him take half a day off...

That's already progress!

"Obito, with the cells of the First Hokage, your body should theoretically be able to handle it."

Ah-Huo explained to Ban at the right time: "The only difficulty is your willpower."

"Willpower?"

As if he had grasped the key phrase: "Don't underestimate my Will of Fire!"

Madara Uchiha was amused by Obito's foolish appearance and shook his head.

When he discovered that apart from Konoha, a special case, the ninja world was filled with only barbarity, betrayal, and deceit, and that the chains of hatred had been spreading across this land for thousands of years and could not be broken.

I wonder if he can maintain this optimism?

Even in Konoha, Madara Uchiha wanted to show Obito an example of how Danzo's reckless pursuit of personal glory, which led him to disrupt the village's strategic plans and ultimately fail...

With the help of both inside and outside forces, Obito should have developed a longing for the Infinite Tsukuyomi.

However, there is one uncertainty here…

That's how the Hokage himself responded!

But even Madara Uchiha himself was unsure of what Hiruzen Sarutobi would do.

I both hope he can break the deadlock and don't want to see my plan fail...

"Lord Madara, I'll take Obito to get the transplant done now..."

Ah-Huo pushed Obito's wheelchair and said with a smile, "My name is Ah-Huo. I am Madara-sama's servant and butler. You can talk to me if you need anything in the future." Obito nodded, but for some reason, he felt a strange feeling about Ah-Huo.

It was like seeing ninjas from my own village...

Ah-Huo also realized that Obito's performance meant that he would have gained another ally in the future.

As for Madara's methods, Ah-Huo understood all too well that this was a typical case of obsessive-compulsive disorder in the ninja world. He would find an opportunity to give Obito some pointers, so that the kid wouldn't be led astray...

As long as nothing extreme is done, even if it's slightly against the rules, it's actually quite negotiable...

Madara waved his hand: "Go on, don't bother me!"

Even though he said that, deep down he felt that having this little brat around might make life a bit more interesting, so he wouldn't always have to listen to those old geezers' critiques of the ninja world...

I've had enough of that Warring States period stuff!

It's time to change...

#

When Obito joined the mysterious organization to begin his training with Class Rocket.

The situation on the Sunagakure front is also becoming tense.

However, compared to the battlefronts of Iwagakure and Kumogakure, the battlefront of Sunagakure was surprisingly easy.

Because Hanzo, Sakumo, and Nagato all noticed something strange about Sunagakure: some of the ninjas were very fierce, but a considerable number of them seemed unwilling to participate in the war.

Take, for example, setting up a trap with puppets, the kind that's openly displayed, and the location isn't particularly important. Or just throwing a few kunai or shovels at them for no reason…

It's like these guys are just coasting along...

The Konoha ninjas tentatively passed by, but these Sunagakure puppeteers didn't even fight!

Over the past few months, the Konoha ninjas have even developed a tacit understanding with these Sunagakure ninjas, agreeing to stop attacking whenever they see a puppet, only unleashing a few token ninjutsu...

Since Konoha is on the defensive, there's no need to clash with these highly defensive puppeteers; they're experts in positional warfare. Konoha Sand Village Front Command Post.

Hanzo's eyes flickered: "I say, shouldn't we launch a full-scale attack?"

"We've achieved some success on other fronts, but because the enemy is numerous, we haven't been able to completely capture even a small fry..."

"But ours is different!"

"I think the One-Tailed Beast has a connection with Konoha and Amegakure!"