Konoha: The thirty-year-old Uchiha lacks motivation.

Inside the dance classroom on the second floor,

Uchiha Izuna, accompanied by three reformed clones, formed a BGM formation, each wielding a large drum. The rousing rhythm resonated through the air with their powerful strikes.

"Thump! Thump! Thump!"

In the arena, Uchiha Madara, clad in magnificent, dark chainmail, stood proudly among the crowd. Amidst the admiring gazes of the parents and students, he swung one arm, sending his heavy halberd soaring into the air. After tracing several circles in the air, it landed steadily in his hand.

The drumbeats finished just then, and the dance officially began. Madara Uchiha's eyes narrowed, and a carefree smile curled at the corner of his mouth.

"Aha!"

He gripped the halberd handle tightly with both hands, swinging the hundred-pound halberd with tremendous force; the sharp blade sliced ​​through the air, sending dazzling sparks flying.

His moves, seemingly fierce, were actually a perfect blend of strength and grace; every chop and flick possessed a unique beauty. Combined with his heroic face, the parents who brought their children for trial lessons, especially the female parents, were captivated, their beautiful eyes sparkling with admiration, and their sweet, praising voices ringing out continuously.

Wow!

But who is Madara Uchiha?

Yin is nicknamed "The Number One Sigma Boy in the Ninja World"!

Despite the overwhelming admiration from the female parents around him, he remained unmoved, not even bothering to glance at them, completely absorbed in his dance.

"Thump!"

"Yaha!"

As the final drumbeat sounded, he focused his mind, raised his halberd-wielding hands high, and delivered a powerful, sweeping gesture to bring the performance to a perfect close.

"Slap! Slap! Slap!"

The shockwave from the falling halberd sent the parents who were watching staggering backward, but it couldn't dampen their fascination with Madara Uchiha's dazzling dance moves. Even though their little hands were red from clapping, the thunderous applause continued to rise in waves.

"Hmph~"

Seeing his art being so highly praised and appreciated by everyone, Madara Uchiha, with his halberd held aloft behind him, revealed a satisfied smile.

The sense of accomplishment from being in the spotlight far outweighed his feeling of becoming Hokage.

"Mada La San San, I want to have your babies!"

"Where can I buy one-on-one private coaching lessons?"

"Mada La San San"

As the performance ended, the female parents who had been unable to contain themselves dispersed in a flurry. Ras's eyes practically screamed a desire to devour Madara Uchiha's halberd.

"Please register here if you wish to sign up!"

Fortunately, Uchiha Izuna came to the rescue in time, leading three clones to stop the ferocious female matriarch, thus saving Uchiha Madara's halberd from being drawn.

"call"

Having escaped, Madara Uchiha quickly hid in the changing room.

"Tap~"

Sensing someone enter behind him, he threw the halberd in his hand without turning his head.

"Erzhuzi, have there been more students signing up lately?"

While asking questions, he began to disassemble his heavy black chainmail.

"."

Seeing that he hadn't received a response after a while, Uchiha Madara, who was only wearing his underwear, turned his head in confusion.

"what?"

But standing behind him was not his expected personal assistant, Erzhuzi, but an older brother he hadn't seen in a long time.

"Big cousin, what are you from?"

Seeing Uchiha Gin engrossed in playing with his halberd, Uchiha Madara, who was covering his private parts, looked embarrassed.

"I'll be there when you perform."

Gin casually tossed the halberd, weighing about a hundred pounds, onto a weapon rack beside him. He looked his younger cousin up and down, nodding with a sigh.

"I didn't expect you to still be able to jump at your age."

"I'm still young, okay?"

Sensing the mocking look in Uchiha Gin's eyes, Uchiha Madara tore a towel from the closet, wrapped it around his waist, and pouted resentfully.

As long as he doesn't take off his virginity, he'll always be a boy full of energy!

"young?"

Uchiha Gin looked at his younger cousin's mature face with a strange expression. This kid didn't seem to have aged much since receiving Hashirama's blood transfusion; Izuna, who was a few years younger than him, had already aged considerably.

In contrast, Madara Uchiha, who is almost seventy years old, still looks like a mature man who is a heartthrob for young women.

"Fine, whatever makes you happy."

My younger cousin's dream of becoming a dancer has finally come true, so I shouldn't discourage him any further.

Soon, Madara Uchiha, dressed in casual clothes, led Gin Uchiha up to the third floor.

This shop, spanning several thousand square meters, has three floors: the first floor is for offices, the second floor is for teaching, and these three floors are where they live.

Upon arriving on the third floor, the familiar Uchiha style immediately catches the eye, with decor exuding an air of grandeur.

"The renovation is pretty good, isn't it?"

Uchiha Gin nodded in agreement. No wonder his younger cousin had been staying here for so long; coming here felt like coming home.

"Please use it."

Madara led Gin Uchiha to the reception room, where he brewed him a cup of fragrant tea and thoughtfully prepared some sugar.

"Big cousin, how did you know I was here?"

Watching Uchiha Gin pour a large amount of sugar into his tea, Uchiha Madara, his eyes twitching, asked curiously,

"Hey, have you ever done any special disguise?"

After taking a sip of sweet tea, Uchiha Gintoki, looking completely satisfied, rolled his eyes at his younger cousin.

"Uh, no, but in this remote and impoverished place, there are very few people who can recognize all five current Kage, let alone a remnant of the old era like me."

Madara Uchiha was taken aback for a moment, then gave a bitter smile. His reputation might be well-known in the Land of Fire, but here it was less than that of Hanzo.

As time has passed, fewer and fewer people know him. It's estimated that before long, the world will only remember the Great Dancer Madara, and forget the once-famous Dark Lord of the Ninja World, Uchiha Madara.

"That makes sense, Jiraiya and the others told me."

Seeing that his younger cousin didn't deny it, Uchiha Gin felt relieved and began to lie.

"The monkey's disciples? I do see them occasionally."

When Jiraiya and the others were mentioned, the look of doubt on Madara Uchiha's face gradually faded. If they had revealed his whereabouts, then it would make sense.

Amegakure isn't a small place, but it's not big either. Madara and his companions weren't White Zetsu, so going out to buy supplies was a common occurrence. Naturally, they would inevitably run into acquaintances during these trips.

For example, when Jiraiya and his friends first arrived and went to the bathhouse for a scrub, they noticed that lecherous white-haired brat.

Madara Uchiha had even generously given him a tip, but unfortunately he later changed jobs and went to work at a barbecue restaurant, thus wasting his excellent back-rubbing skills.

"Big cousin, if you've come to persuade me to go back, you'd better give up that idea as soon as possible!"

Seeing Uchiha Gin who had traveled a long way alone, Madara Uchiha was moved, but he still made sure to reiterate his commitment to his mission.

In his opinion, the reason his older cousin came to find him was most likely because something had happened in Konoha.

"Oh?"

Seeing Madara Uchiha's determined expression, Gin Uchiha raised an eyebrow curiously, his eyes full of inquiry.

"My team members have special identities, which could easily attract terrifying enemies. I don't want Konoha and my clan to be implicated for no reason."

For the past three years, Jigen's whereabouts have been uncertain, and he could reappear at any time. Madara Uchiha dared not gamble.

He is no longer alone. Besides his younger brother Izuna, he has four clones who follow him, and he must be responsible for these companions who have abandoned the darkness for the light.

Actually, I came here because...

Realizing that Madara Uchiha had misunderstood his purpose, Gin Uchiha was about to explain when his younger cousin waved him off.

"I know about that white-haired guy's resurrection. Is he targeting the Uchiha clan again?"

He had heard about Tobirama Senju's resurrection, but mainly it was because Izuna kept mentioning it to him.

Madara Uchiha didn't even need to think twice. As someone who hated the Uchiha clan his entire life, the first thing he would do after returning to power would definitely be to target the Uchiha.

"How about this, I'll send a clone back to teach him a lesson, that way that guy won't dare to continue suppressing our Uchiha."

He shook his head and began to form hand seals in a serious manner.

"Autumn beans, sack of potatoes!"

Fortunately, Uchiha Gin reacted quickly, interrupting Uchiha Madara's spellcasting a second before the clone appeared.

"Big cousin, times have changed."

He shook his head with a strange look in his eyes and uttered a reality that left Madara Uchiha speechless.

"That white-haired guy not only didn't suppress the Uchiha, but now he's become their political backer."

"ha?"

"Bang!"

The words had barely left his mouth when a dull thud rang out. Uchiha Gin turned his head and saw his younger cousin, Izuna, who had somehow gotten upstairs, standing behind them with an incredulous expression. Several thick stacks of registration forms lay scattered at his feet.

"Izuna?"

"You...you repeat what you just said again! What do you mean by 'white-haired guy became the Uchiha's backer'?"

The shock level of the news brought by Uchiha Gin was no less than when he learned that his biological father was not only alive but had also conquered a vast territory for him.

"Oh~ You haven't been back for a long time either, so it's normal that you don't know."

Uchiha Gin nodded solemnly and briefly recounted to his two younger brothers everything that had happened after Tobirama Senju's resurrection. The two brothers' expressions changed drastically as they listened.

"Phew, I didn't expect so many interesting things to have happened in Konoha in just a few years."

Upon learning that Uchiha Setsuna had become a weapon in Tobirama Senju's hands, Uchiha Madara was filled with sorrow.

"There are no permanent enemies, only permanent interests. White Hair is just really out of options, otherwise he wouldn't be so indiscriminate in his choices."

Even Uchiha Gin, who was always on the front lines of gossip, nodded in agreement.

"Now that the village and the family are at peace, what brings you here, cousin?"

After letting out a sigh of relief, Madara Uchiha's eyes remained filled with doubt as he looked at Gin Uchiha.

"The New Year is almost here, and as the only elder brother to you two, I should come and visit you."

Seeing the two brothers looking at him curiously, Uchiha Gin didn't keep them in suspense any longer. As he spoke, he took out a gift he had prepared in advance from behind his back.

"Big Cousin"

Hearing this, the two younger brothers, who were rarely home, showed visible gratitude on their faces. Their eldest cousin truly cared for them the most.

"Izuna, this is the enhancement item I promised to make for you."

Uchiha Gin first pushed a blue touchscreen device in front of Izuna and earnestly instructed him,

"Your constitution is different from your older brother's, so don't borrow your older brother's card anymore."

Unlike his cousin, who possessed the power of Indra and Hashirama cells, Izuna was just an ordinary pure-blooded Uchiha. His fragile body, constantly using multiple Tailed Beast cards, would one day succumb to the corrosive effects of the Tailed Beast chakra.

"Thank you, cousin!"

Izuna gently stroked the familiar knight silhouette on the touchscreen, becoming increasingly fond of this new item.

He finally has his own enhanced form, and he no longer needs to envy the other members of the team.

"Mine is mine~ Mine is mine~!"

Seeing how precious his younger brother's gift was, Madara Uchiha, rubbing his hands together, couldn't help but urge him on.

"Yours? I thought your performance just now seemed to be missing a horse. How about I give you one?"

Uchiha Gin stroked his chin and teased in a serious tone,

"No, that's unnecessary. How can I double jump while riding a horse?"

Realizing that Uchiha Gin was mocking him, Uchiha Madara chuckled and waved his hand dismissively.

"Don't call it a divine steed if you don't have a horse."

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"Let me see your Decade Driver."

After finishing his rant, Uchiha Gin reached out his hand to his younger cousin.

"Uh? Just a moment."

Madara Uchiha paused for a moment, and although he was puzzled, he obediently turned around and went to his room to get his transformation item.

"for you."

Before long, the white Decade Driver, weathered by years of vicissitudes and covered in scratches, fell into the hands of Uchiha Gin.

"This drive is too old, cousin, I'll make you a new one."

Feigning expertise, Gin Uchiha glanced at it a few times, then shook his head and put it down. He then pushed a similarly shaped driver, but in the same magenta color as the Decade model, in front of Madara Uchiha.

"Did you do this?"

Picking up the magenta driver with surprise, Madara Uchiha found that both in terms of feel and weight, this new one far surpassed the white driver that Kamen Rider Decade had entrusted to him.

"How bad could the skills taught by a master be?"

Among Uchiha Gin's rich character profile, there is also an ancient one: he shares a master with the mysterious Decade.

Madara Uchiha, unsuspecting, picked up the new driver and fastened it to his waist. The familiar feeling of being connected by blood instantly washed over him.

"Big cousin, what new features does this driver have?"

"A new feature?"

Seeing Madara Uchiha's expectant face, Gin Uchiha, with a mysterious smile, shook his head.

"You'll have to figure that out yourself."

"Figure it out on my own? Humph! I love this kind of unknown challenge. Thanks, cousin!"

Madara Uchiha was not disappointed upon hearing this; on the contrary, he appeared full of fighting spirit. This was understandable, given his younger cousin's personality.

"Besides visiting you, there's something else I'd like to ask you."

Seeing that his two younger cousins ​​were quite pleased with his gifts, Uchiha Gin turned to ask about another matter he was eager to know.

"What is it? Just ask me, cousin."

"You've been in the Land of Rain for a while now. Have you heard anything about the war lately?"

"Huh?" *2

war?

The two brothers, when asked the question, exchanged a glance, both seeing utter bewilderment in each other's eyes.

The Land of Rain is now blessed with favorable weather and its people live in peace and prosperity. Who would dare to defy the world and launch a war?

"No?"

Seeing that the two knew nothing about this, Uchiha Gin frowned, preparing to go out and ask another local.

"Wait a minute, why don't you ask the amazing Erzhuzi at a time like this?"

As if remembering something, Madara Uchiha smiled and raised his hand.

"Erzhuzi knows an extremely stealthy infiltration technique that even I can't detect. He's usually in charge of gathering intelligence."

Well.

How could I have forgotten about my filial son? That guy is a true ninja genius.

"Ban, I've been incredibly busy downstairs, why did you suddenly call me up here?"

A few minutes later, Black Zetsu Erzhuzi arrived in front of them. His diligent work ethic was evident from the pen he was still holding.

"You're the most well-informed; have you heard that war is about to break out?"

"fighting?"

Black Zetsu frowned upon hearing this, pondered for a moment, and then gently shook his head.

I haven't heard of any fighting.

"well"

"However, I do know a little about Hanzo's recent provocations against Iwagakure."

"what?"

Uchiha Gin, who had been disappointed, perked up instantly upon hearing this unexpected news.

"How exactly did you provoke me? Explain in detail!"

Black Zetsu looked at the enthusiastic Uchiha Gin with a puzzled expression, and then shared the gossip he had overheard recently.

"Actually, it's not exactly a provocation, but a normal questioning. Because Amegakure discovered the Four-Tails Rider's presence in their forbidden area, and with the power of the forbidden area being stolen, they have reason to suspect that Onoki stole the Amegakure's forbidden treasure."

Hidden Rain Forbidden Zone?

Upon hearing this place name, both strange and familiar, the other three people present all revealed a subtle, odd expression.

"Erzhuzi, hurry up and come down to help! The threshold is already flattened by all the people signing up!"

Just then, Number Four poked his head out from the door on the third floor, expressionlessly urging the Black Zetsu Two Pillars, who had been slacking off at work.

"Coming right away!"

Black Zetsu turned around and responded, then nodded to Uchiha Gin and the others.

"That's all I know. If there's nothing else, I'll go get back to work."

"Go ahead."

Watching Number Four retract his head and turn to leave, the three members of the Uchiha clan nodded in unison, the silence carrying an eerie undertone.

"Alright, since there's no other useful information, I'll be going now. I wish you great success in your business, cousin."

With a strange expression, Uchiha Gin stood up. He needed to find someone else to confirm this matter.

If Black Zetsu's words are true, the trigger for this impending war could very well be Hanzo's letter of accusation.

"Take care, cousin. Come visit often. If any of your kids want to learn dance, tell them to mention your name when they come, and I'll give them a 20% discount."

"Definitely~ Definitely~"

Uchiha Gin nodded somewhat perfunctorily, preparing to leave. Seeing this, Uchiha Izuna immediately stood up to see him off.

"Big brother, I'll go see my cousin off."

Madara Uchiha, who was fiddling with the new driver, nodded without even looking up.

"Big cousin, how is Dad's health?"

After the two had walked some distance, Uchiha Izuna finally spoke up with a worried expression, asking...

"Oh, my uncle."

"What's wrong with Father!?"

Seeing the regret on Uchiha Gin's face, Izuna's heart tightened. Had something happened to his father?

"I've retired."

"Huh? What about my daimyo position!?"

He's the second in line to the throne; his eldest brother, the first in line, is still in the dark. Now that Uchiha Shimada has abdicated, he's the obvious choice to succeed him.

"What do you mean 'your'? It's clearly written in my uncle's edict that the throne will be passed to Fu You."

"What?!"

So, before he even had a chance to fight for anything, he suddenly became the retired emperor of the Land of Waves.

Ignoring his stunned younger cousin, Uchiha Gin flashed into the bustling crowd and disappeared in the blink of an eye.

On the outskirts of Amekakushi Village,

It can no longer be called the suburbs, because with the expansion of urbanization, what was once the outskirts has become a bustling new district, and Tsunade's divine doctor's cottage has also been incorporated into the urban development plan.

Tsunade now lives in a commercial street built on the site of her demolished hut. As compensation for the demolition, her small house has been transformed into a sizable shop.

Creak~

Following Tsunade's scent, Uchiha Gin stood in front of a shady clinic that didn't even bother with a sign, and pushed open the brand-new door.

"Those who want to see a doctor first draw lots, and whatever they draw, they play."

Before he could speak, Tsunade's languid voice came from inside the room. Uchiha Gin turned his head to look at the lottery box for gambling games placed by the door, and couldn't help but roll his eyes.

"Does not seeing a doctor mean you don't need to have your blood drawn?"

"You have to go even if you don't see a doctor! Grandpa Yin?"

Tsunade, who's addicted to gambling and doesn't care whether people come in for treatment or not, as long as they're on her turf, everyone has to gamble with her, regardless of their status.

But when Tsunade, who was lying on the table with her head resting on her pillow, saw the person's face clearly, her expression changed, and she quickly got up to greet them.

"What brings you here?"

"I came to take care of some business, and while I was at it, I wanted to drop by and let Orochimaru and the others know we'd have barbecue together this afternoon."

"Yay!"

Tsunade rubbed her rumbling belly, then jumped three feet high in excitement. The massive lightning bolt, which had grown even larger in the past three years, blinded Uchiha Gin.

Through Root's special communication methods, the news of Uchiha Gin's treat quickly reached Orochimaru, who was broadcasting live, and Jiraiya, who was cutting meat in the kitchen.

Not long after,

Gin Uchiha and Tsunade were the first to sit down at Yahiko's barbecue restaurant. The orange-haired kid was nowhere to be seen; he was probably still wandering around outside with Nagato.

"Grandpa Yin, what brings you here?"

Holding the menu, Jiraiya, dressed in work clothes, lifted the curtain and entered, greeting Uchiha Gin with a smile.

"You're not actually falling for the boss's wife, are you? That's a crime!"

Uchiha Gin looked at Jiraiya with a strange expression.

Does this kid not like Tsunade anymore?

No, Jiraiya never seemed to have said he liked Tsunade, from childhood to adulthood.

"The proprietress is a single mother, what crime did I commit by pursuing her?"

It turns out that Yahiko's father passed away before he was born, leaving him and his mother as orphans and this old barbecue restaurant. For many years, the proprietress has been the sole breadwinner of the family.

"Well, very good. As expected of a hero who dares to love and hate. I wholeheartedly support you becoming Yahiko's stepfather."

If that's the case, then Gin Uchiha has no reason to stop Jiraiya from finding happiness. The child is grown up; let him love freely.

"Hehe, Grandpa Yin, just wait and see what my wedding feast has to offer!"

"What wedding? Is Grandpa Yin getting married?"

Orochimaru, arriving late, made a grand entrance in black high heels. His swaying, serpentine waist paired with a tight-fitting long dress made him the most stunning woman present, instantly overshadowing everyone else and leaving Tsunade, the only woman there, completely insignificant.

"Orochimaru, is this really necessary for our get-together?"

Looking at the male classmate in front of her, who possessed a more feminine charm than herself, Tsunade, biting her handkerchief, questioned him fiercely. She had reason to suspect that Orochimaru was targeting her.

Orochimaru, who had gracefully taken his seat, shook his head upon hearing this, casually handing his exquisite handbag to Jiraiya, who was working as a waiter nearby. A sweet smile, irresistible to any man, graced his delicate, fair face.

"A professional streamer needs to maintain a focused and meticulous attitude at all times. Also, please call me by my stage name, Kaixin Yuanyuan, when we're out in public." (End of Chapter)