The Uchiha's Path to the Top, Starting from Konoha

Chapter 77 Madara Uchiha has arrived at the Valley of the End

Nestled in a deep valley surrounded by mountains, a magnificent waterfall cascades down, creating a deafening roar.

Water droplets danced in the air, forming a white mist.

The Hyuga branch family ninjas, who had temporarily come to guard the Valley of the End, looked up at the giant statues standing at both ends of the waterfall in the early morning sun, commemorating the epic battle between Uchiha Madara and Senju Hashirama, with envy in their eyes.

"The Asura of the Ninja World, the God of Ninjas, eh!"

Removing his headband, the Hyuga branch family member looked at his reflection in the pool water, washing his face. Then, as if sensing something, he suddenly raised his head, revealing his Byakugan, and gazed at the horizon.

"Boundless chakra? It's the Seven-Tails!"

"There's someone standing on the Seven-Tails' head! Such powerful chakra! He actually flew here riding the Seven-Tails!?"

"Such a powerful ninja exists in the ninja world?!"

The Hyuga ninja swallowed hard, then glanced at the statue on the right side of the waterfall. He quickly notified the Shadow Guard members who had come with him to use the Flying Thunder God Kunai to inform the village.

—Madara Uchiha has arrived at the Valley of the End!

Konoha, the home of the Uchiha clan.

Standing in the center of his living room, Uchiha Takehiro opened his arms as his wife, Uchiha Rinpoche, dressed him in the most traditional red layered armor of the Uchiha clan.

Another beautiful wife, Kaori Minamoto, was holding the Third Hokage's divine robe.

"An-kun, Madara Uchiha is piloting the Seven-Tails. Are you sure we don't need to come along?"

Looking at the neatly dressed, heroic and dashing Uchiha Takehiro, Uchiha Rinpoche's brows furrowed with a mixture of gentleness and worry.

They were all from the generation that grew up listening to the legend of Uchiha Madara, and when faced with this famous and legendary ninja, their pride unconsciously waned.

"Darling, it's always good to have a better chance of winning."

Kaori draped the divine robe over Uchiha Takehiro, wrapped her arms around his waist, and pressed her face against his back.

"The best chance of winning is already in my hands."

Uchiha Muan gently patted the small hand on his waist, hugged Minamoto Kaori and Uchiha Osamu to his arms, and kissed them both on the cheek.

"Get all clean and ready for me at home tonight, okay?"

To reassure the two women, Uchiha Takeo said with a grin, "Also, as a reward, that position..."

"Ahem, you're so irresponsible, the light is still right here."

Uchiha Rinne rolled her eyes at Uchiha Muan, then nodded with her pretty face flushed, along with Minamoto Kaori.

"Hikaru, I'm counting on you for today's lesson as well."

"Darling/Anjun, I wish you great success in your military endeavors!"

Finally, after touching Uchiha Hikari, who wanted to join the battle but was ultimately rejected, Uchiha Takeoshi used the Flying Thunder God Technique to reach the Hokage's office, amidst the girl's hesitant expression.

Mito Uzumaki was sitting quietly in her seat, waiting with a dignified and elegant demeanor, as if she were about to attend a high-class ball rather than a fierce battle.

"This is the first time I've seen Minister Mito in combat uniform."

Wearing Konoha's standard combat uniform and vest, Mito Uzumaki possessed a more dignified and majestic beauty compared to Minako Uzumaki.

"This is the first time I've worn this since Konoha was founded."

Mito Uzumaki said slowly, "But this is also the last time I'll wear it."

"That's how it should be."

Uchiha Muan reached out his hand, and Uzumaki Mito took it. The two instantly arrived at the Valley of the End.

"Lord Hokage, Department Head Mito."

"You may leave."

Ignoring the departing Shadow Guard and Hyuga ninja, Uchiha Muan and Uzumaki Mito walked to the top of the giant stone statue, Senju Hashirama, and looked at Uchiha Madara, who was standing opposite with his arms crossed and eyes open, and the Seven-Tails, the tailed beast, lying quietly at his feet.

"I should thank you for not killing them."

"It doesn't matter whether you kill some small fry or not."

"All I'm waiting for are you guys."

Madara Uchiha looked at the two who had come hand in hand with a complicated expression, his voice arrogant and magnetic, "I had already guessed that you would join forces, but I didn't expect that it wouldn't be one side overwhelming the other."

"It seems that in your generation, the Senju and Uchiha have truly begun to make peace."

"If Hashirama were still alive, he'd probably be laughing like a fool."

"The First Hokage will probably say something like that, but the Second Hokage will most likely say something like, 'You evil Uchiha brat.'"

Uchiha Muan's reply startled Uchiha Madara, who then burst into laughter.

"That's right, Tobirama, that evil old devil with the Thousand Hands, has that kind of despicable character."

Madara Uchiha slowly opened his arms, his face arrogant and confident, and his gaze fell on Uchiha Wu'an with a hint of approval.

"I want to create a truly peaceful world, a world without fighting or bloodshed. Uchiha Takeoshi, if you'd like, I can take you to see the view from the mountaintop!"

"Take me sightseeing? I think I'd be the one taking you, you old geezer!"

The word "Old Man Madara" caused veins to bulge on Madara's forehead, and Mito Uzumaki, who had a displeased expression, to smirk slightly. Uchiha Takeo slowly said.

"In my eyes, the world will inevitably be a mixture of order and chaos, a dance of peace and slaughter."

Under the silent gaze of Mito Uzumaki, Takeo Uchiha's tone became impassioned.

"Instead of you creating a false, peaceful world, I want to create a real world that is both cruel and gentle."

"The Land of Lightning is my testing ground."

"Driven by desire to seize more benefits? Fine!"

"Go to the Land of Lightning and fight to the death. Whatever you manage to steal is up to you."

"Want to hone your ninja skills? Sure!"

"You can do whatever you want in the Land of Lightning."

"Want peace? That's fine too!"

"Stay put in your own country. If you have the ability and determination, you are welcome to settle in the Land of Fire. If you want to be a savior, you can also go and save the Land of Lightning and beat all the evildoers out with your fists."

"Similarly, if anyone refuses to follow the rules, grant them an equal death!"

"The Land of Lightning is the best example of what should be done!"

Uchiha Muan waved his arms and said ambitiously, "I want to make myself, the Uchiha clan, and Konoha the masters of the world, and make the world advance according to Konoha's rules."

After listening, Madara Uchiha replied incisively, "Therefore, after you die, your rules and order will collapse just like Hashirama's."

"Then let's live forever."

Seeing Uchiha Takeo'an's unwavering response, Uchiha Madara laughed, "Even the Sage of Six Paths dies, let alone you."

"The tailed beasts have lived for a thousand years, why can't I?"

"The immortals of the three holy lands also enjoy long and prosperous lives, so why can't I?"

"Old man Madara, humans are the masters of the ninja world. It's a joke that you haven't even lived as long as them!"

The barrage of words made Uchiha's eyes flash, and when he finally closed and opened them again, he was already in the Eternal Mangekyou Sharingan.

"Our thoughts are essentially the same; we both rely on our own power to control everything. Therefore, I will not give you the birth of the first pair of Rinnegan."

"Similarly, true peace can only be born in my hands. Only when everything in the world is under my control will there be no more conflict."

"This is the true path to peace that I have been searching for."

Madara Uchiha, arrogant and self-centered, issued an ultimatum: "Little brat, whatever your ideas are, you must do as I say!"

"Or else, bury your ambitions here!"

Upon hearing this, Uchiha Takeo shook his head, and the crimson Eternal Mangekyou Sharingan bloomed in his eyes.

"By using illusions to immerse everyone in a false world, it seems to me that you yourself are already hopelessly immersed in the illusion."

"Your eternal kaleidoscope can only see so much scenery, it can't even distinguish between what's real and what's fake."

"Old man Ban, I will bury you and your unrealistic fantasies in this Valley of the End."

"This time, don't expect to escape with your life through Izanagi!"

The two men's auras surged, and their violent chakra swept across the heavens and earth. Looking at the Eternal Eye, which was of the same quality as his own, Madara Uchiha let out a wild and excited laugh.

"Let's fight!"

(End of this chapter)