Naruto: Traveling Through Time Starting with Seizing the Dragon Vein

When the heavy wooden door closed again, only Hashirama, Madara, Tobirama, Uchiha Tsukuyomi, Hikaru, and Minato Namikaze remained in the conference room.

The moment the door closed, Hashirama's smile vanished, replaced by the composure and depth of a true leader of the ninja world.

Ban slowly opened his eyes, his black pupils calm and still.

A very subtle ripple spread through the space, and a figure that looked exactly like Yue, wearing a black trench coat, emerged from the shadows.

It was the shadow clone that Yue left behind at the end of the Warring States period!

"The reminiscing and the acting are over, main body." Shadow Clone Moon walked to the table and casually poured a cup of tea. "I really didn't expect to create such a world."

"Thank you for your hard work." Yue nodded slightly, instantly completing the seamless data synchronization through the [Ming Seal].

In the flow of memories, Moon clearly saw the crazy transformation of this "United Konoha" over the past few years.

Back then, in front of all the clans, he generously handed over the Uchiha's Yin Release techniques, not only setting an extremely noble "peaceful tone," but also invisibly forcing the major ninja clans into a scheme of "technology sharing."

After learning of the existence of "corrective power" and "future scenario", Tobirama and Madara completely abandoned their original gentle reforms and secretly implemented the "Heaven's Will Project" with an iron fist.

Led by the Senju and Uchiha clans, the basic chakra extraction methods and some secret techniques were made available to ordinary ninjas!

Under the absolute military intimidation and exchange of interests by the two powerful clans, the Ino-Shika-Cho, Sarutobi, and Hyuga clans had no choice but to follow suit.

In just a few years, the traditional "family barriers" have been rapidly dissolved in the wave of knowledge sharing.

Without the secret techniques kept hidden away, the boundaries between clans began to blur, and commoner geniuses emerged like bamboo shoots after a spring rain. Konoha eventually evolved into the vibrant behemoth it is today, where all races live in harmony.

In addition to the history of Konoha's development, the research results that Shadow Clone Moon had been secretly collaborating with Tobirama on over the past few years were also completely poured into the original body's brain.

"The underlying logic of the [Independent Chakra Existence Technology] has been successfully implemented," the shadow clone quickly reported in the consciousness network. "Using a high concentration of Yin Release spiritual energy as an 'anchor point,' and combined with Yang Release's life force to lock down the dissipation of chakra, my current state is almost like a 'miniature tailed beast' without a physical body. In addition, the technique for [Impure World Reincarnation] to sever the rules of the Pure Land has also been perfected."

"Well done."

Ontology Moon has successfully cut off data synchronization.

"Clan Chief Hashirama, Clan Chief Madara, Tobirama, since everyone is aware of the [Heaven's Will Project] and the existence of that 'Corrective Force', I won't waste any more time on small talk."

"According to the progress of the 'historical script,' and considering the timeline, you should start thinking about that inevitable turning point—the Battle of the Valley of the End."

"What are your plans for this scene?"

Chapter 166 The Battle of the Valley of the End is too boring with only the two of you.

Upon hearing the words "Battle of the Valley of the End," the atmosphere in the conference room immediately became subtle.

Hashirama Senju abandoned his carefree demeanor, his expression gradually becoming serious: "Brother Yue, your shadow clones have already explained the 'correction power' and the 'future script' to us very clearly. Madara and I have already made a decision regarding that inescapable fateful turning point."

Hashirama glanced at Madara beside him, sighed, and continued:

"In order to protect this hard-won village and escape the gaze of that invisible fate, we agree to follow the script."

"Madara will 'defect' first, and then we'll have a final battle at the Valley of the End. Although we'll have to decide who wins and who loses based on our actual abilities on the battlefield, the final outcome for the outside world has already been decided: I will win a 'pyrrhic victory,' and Madara will use the opportunity to fake his death and escape into the shadows. And I will, a few months later, use my injuries as an excuse to 'fall' naturally, and completely hand over Konoha to the younger generation."

In the shadows beside the floor-to-ceiling window, Madara Uchiha crossed his arms and gave a cold snort.

A hint of arrogant fighting spirit flashed in Madara's eyes. "In the Valley of the End, I will use all my strength. Even if the outcome is already predetermined, that battle must be real."

However, Uchiha Tsuki let out a laugh.

"This is so boring."

Yue leaned forward slightly, her tone revealing an undisguised provocation:

"Since you're all going to fight without holding back in order to create a spectacle that can deceive the whole world, why don't you... change your opponent?"

"What do you mean?" Hashirama was stunned.

"Three days later, in front of that great waterfall."

Yue's voice suddenly rose: "Madara, Hashirama, I want the two of you to join forces, bring all your trump cards, and fight me with all your might!"

"Join forces? To deal with you alone?"

Madara's eyes instantly sharpened: "Uchiha Tsukuyomi, aren't you being too arrogant? Do you think you're qualified to make me and Hashirama attack at the same time?"

"Whether it's arrogance or not, we'll only know after we fight."

Yue did not release any chakra: "Peaceful comfort is the easiest way to rust people. I just want to personally verify how much power you, who are called the God of Shinobi and the Asura of Shinobi, can still exert in this world without hatred."

"After all, the strength of our future enemies is undeniable."

Upon hearing this, Madara Uchiha, who was originally about to make a sarcastic remark, instantly fell silent.

The Otsutsuki clan...

The group of extraterrestrial enemies described in the scroll as being able to easily drain the life force of a planet and treat the ninja world as a nursery weighed on their hearts like an insurmountable mountain.

Of course, Yue's challenge to take on two opponents was not simply to test her own strength.

The chakra of Indra and Ashura is the core, underlying code of this ninja world.

In their original destiny, the battle at the Valley of the End was a clash of fates between the two.

But if it's just an internal battle between the two of them, no matter how intense it gets, it's just a regular cycle of change.

But... what if an anomaly that shouldn't exist appears in this parallel universe that I forcibly altered, forcing them to unite?

In the left eye of the moon, a faint star pattern shimmered.

When the two representing the chakra of Indra and Ashura, in order to protect this village, completely abandon all their differences and form the most unexpected alliance...

Will the old ghost, the Sage of Six Paths, hiding in the Pure Land, still be able to sit still?!

Since we must rebel against our superior fate, we must first lure out the "GM" hidden in the Pure Land for a look! Even if we can't negotiate, just looking at him will bring us some of the Six Paths level's joy.

That's his real purpose in proposing a one-against-two challenge!

"Alright! Since Brother Yue is in such a good mood, we'll accept!"

Hashirama sensed the calculation in Yue's eyes. Although he didn't know Yue's true purpose, he knew Yue wouldn't speak without reason. He laughed loudly, his fighting spirit instantly ignited.

Ban stared coldly at Yue for a long time: "I hope that in a few days, your strength will match your arrogant words today."

……

Over the next few days, the mission's exchange work proceeded very "smoothly," or rather... very badly.

The elites of the four great villages experienced the darkest and most shocking seven days of their lives in Konoha's various training grounds and archives.

As it turns out, the first and second Hokage who were able to establish a ninja village in a chaotic world were all unparalleled geniuses who dominated their era.

Their limitation in the past was merely the perspective of their time.

When Huang Tu, Darui, and others presented the ninjutsu theories and advancement directions accumulated over the next few decades to these ancestors, they initially did gain a slight advantage due to the "advanced" nature of the future.

But this sense of superiority lasted for less than half a day.

Having acquired knowledge and ideas from the future, our ancestors demonstrated an astonishing level of understanding.

They assimilated these future theories at an alarming speed and quickly combined them with their battlefield experience to launch a reverse suppression attack!

In the field of "ultra-light and heavy rock" that Huangtu was so proud of, he was beaten like a ball flying around in the sky by the first generation of Tuying Shihe's micro-management.

Darui's "Black Lightning" didn't even produce a spark before being electrocuted and covered in dust in front of the Second Raikage, who had just mastered the Lightning Release: Future Form Transformation.

Both Ao and Granny Chiyo were utterly humiliated by the First Mizukage and the First Puppeteer Monzaemon.

But what truly made these future elites tremble and even chill their souls was not the beatings from their own ancestors, but rather... the suffocating dominance of Konoha in this world.

During these seven days, they witnessed firsthand the absolute tacit understanding between the Senju and Uchiha clans, and saw the harmonious prosperity of the Hyuga and Sarutobi clans.

The most terrifying scene occurred at a high-level banquet that happened by chance.

When the early days of the Earth Shadow Stone River, fueled by alcohol, attempted to negotiate with the pillars about the division of the boundary buffer zone.

Madara Uchiha, sitting next to Hashirama, didn't even activate his Sharingan. He simply put down his wine glass and let out a very clear snort.

At that moment, the air in the entire banquet hall seemed to freeze instantly.

The hot-tempered First Tsuchikage, who had just been beating up Huang Tu on the training field, was sweating profusely and didn't dare to utter a sound. He just nodded and nodded repeatedly with a dry laugh.

The reason is that Madara Uchiha did indeed massacre a single ninja who never stopped speaking Konoha dialect.

Hashirama Senju simply stood by, smiling and pouring wine to smooth things over.

The combination of softness and strength is perfect.

That night, Huang Tu, Qing, and the others hid in the guesthouse in Konoha, looking at each other in silence.

Faced with this "united Konoha" where Hashirama Senju and Madara Uchiha did not break ties and complemented each other perfectly.

What right do the other four ninja villages have to form an alliance on equal footing?

The current scene is more like "surrender".

Just as they were marveling at the wisdom of their predecessors, Madara Uchiha's defection began.

Chapter 167 The Defected Madara: I don't need you to escort me, go back home.

Outside the gates of Konoha.

The cold wind of early spring swirls up fallen leaves from the ground.

No one knows which gossip leaked the news, but the news that Uchiha Madara was about to leave the village spread like wildfire throughout Konoha in just half an hour.

Huang Tu, Darui, Qing, and the others stood in the shadows of a distant building, watching the unbelievable scene at the entrance of Konoha Village, their minds completely blank.

"This...this is the 'Uchiha Madara's solo betrayal of the village' recorded in the history books?"

His face, covered in yellow dust, screamed absurdity.

In the official history they are familiar with, Madara Uchiha was ostracized by the entire village due to ideological differences, and even the Uchiha clan members were unwilling to follow him.

He left Konoha alone on a cold, dark night, abandoned by everyone.

But where is there any trace of "being betrayed and abandoned by everyone" in this scene before us?!

The wide road leading out of the village was packed with people.

Not only were there Uchiha clan members, young and old, with bloodshot eyes and anxious expressions, but also Senju clan members, Sarutobi, and Hyuga elites wearing layers of armor, and even a large number of ordinary civilians who had abandoned their farm tools and shops to run out!

They blocked the gates of Konoha, forcefully stopping a towering figure in dark red.

"But...why did he defect?"