Killing his way through the ninja world, starting from being adopted by the second generation!

Lianye's outstretched hand froze in mid-air, her pupils suddenly contracted, and she looked at Uchiha Madara with disbelief.

What is this guy talking about?

Lian Ye's mind was working overtime.

Following Uchiha Madara... what does that mean?

Defection? Spiritual practice? Becoming a cook?

Or should we invite him to join us in realizing the "Eye of the Moon" project?

Lianye never expected that simply cooking a meal would earn her a personal invitation from the Shura of the Ninja World.

This is just too outrageous!

The war in Konoha has finally ended, and they haven't even begun to enjoy the hard-won peace yet.

How could anyone possibly be willing to wander the ninja world with Madara?

Isn't it nice to cook at home and soak up the sun every day?

Although Renya didn't want to leave with Madara, she didn't dare to say no...

If I don't accept Ban's invitation, will he feel betrayed by his clan once again?

Even though he has changed his surname to Senju now, he is still essentially an Uchiha.

Hashirama tilted the teacup he was holding without noticing, and didn't even realize that the scalding tea had spilled onto his fingers.

He slowly turned to look at his best friend, and a rare look of surprise appeared on that usually smiling face.

"Madara, you..."

Madara Uchiha ignored Hashirama and stared straight at Renya. "Kid, what's your decision?"

This kid's cooking skills are pretty good; having him around means I can enjoy delicious food often.

Tobirama was incredibly lucky to have adopted such an outstanding Uchiha.

However, he's going to kidnap this kid today.

Lian Ye swallowed unconsciously and asked softly, "Follow you? You mean...?"

"The literal meaning." Madara Uchiha crossed his arms. "Your talent is quite good. I want to take you as my disciple. I believe that with my guidance, you can become even stronger."

Madara's gaze swept over [Mugou] not far away, and he added, "I will also teach you the Uchiha-style swordsmanship."

The more he looked at the kid, the more familiar he felt, as if he were seeing Izuna when he was a child.

If reincarnation really exists...

Putting aside Lianye's cooking skills, he wanted her to leave with him just for that reason alone.

Madara simply couldn't resist an Uchiha clansman who not only resembled Izuna but also possessed exceptional culinary skills.

Of course, we should try to win back such an outstanding junior.

Faced with the olive branch extended by Madara Uchiha, Renya was momentarily at a loss and could only offer an awkward yet polite smile.

I was screaming in my head, "What a joke!"

Shouldn't Madara be hiding in the shadows planning the "Eye of the Moon" operation during this time?

Why would they come here to recruit me?

Wouldn't it be better to just stay in the underground base?

I have absolutely no interest in Infinite Tsukuyomi!

Renya could only look to Hashirama Senju with a pleading expression, as if to say—

Uncle Hashirama, you should talk to your best buddy!

Hashirama Senju noticed Renya's gaze, snapped back to reality, and said with a serious expression.

"Madara! Renya is a Konoha ninja, don't you dare lay a finger on him!"

"So?" Madara raised his eyes slightly, saying nonchalantly, "Just let him defect, like I did back then."

Lian Ye: "..."

Good grief, he even told me to defect.

When Tobirama Senju finds out, won't he give him a Flying Thunder God Slash?

"Madara, don't forget that Renya is Tobirama's adopted son!" Hashirama raised his voice.

Hashirama could go along with Madara's wishes on other matters, but not on this one.

If Madara secretly takes Renya away, who knows what Tobirama might do?

Moreover, Renya is the village's hope and must not leave with Madara.

"Think it over carefully. Follow me, and you can become a true powerhouse." Madara ignored Hashirama and looked up at Renya.

"I'm sorry, Lord Madara, I'm afraid I cannot leave with you." Renye took a deep breath and declined Madara's invitation.

If I don't refuse, Ban will drag me away.

Madara Uchiha's expression remained unchanged, but a fleeting hint of melancholy flashed in his indifferent eyes.

His invitation was once again rejected by his clansmen.

After a long silence, Ban finally spoke, his voice low and calm.

"what ever."

Lianye suddenly felt that this legendary ninja world demon seemed to be even more lonely than she had imagined.

"Although I can't leave with you, you can come to me often to cook for you."

He suddenly said something as if possessed.

Upon hearing this, Lian Ye felt an urge to slap herself twice.

What am I doing?!

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Madara Uchiha's eyes lit up; this was indeed a good suggestion.

The real reason he considered inviting Lian Ye to leave was that the kid was a good cook, and having him around meant he could enjoy delicious food often.

Lian Ye didn't agree to leave with him, but she could accept occasionally coming over to have this kid cook for her...

Anyway, with his strength, infiltrating Konoha would be a very simple matter, as long as Mito and Tobirama, those two guys with strong senses, don't notice.

“Okay,” Madara said succinctly.

Hashirama Senju breathed a sigh of relief when Madara agreed.

Thankfully, Madara didn't force Renya to leave with him, otherwise I can't even imagine what Tobirama would have thought if he knew the truth.

If Renya leaves the village with Madara, there is a very high chance that Tobirama will find out about their faked death.

Hashirama has no intention of revealing his identity yet...

After all, Tobirama's strength was not enough to stop Madara.

Only after successfully persuading Madara to abandon the "Eye of the Moon" plan will he openly appear before Tobirama and Mito.

……

"Uncle Hashirama, are you still leaving the village?" Renya suddenly asked.

Hashirama glanced instinctively at his best friend beside him, then nodded. "Yes, we still need to leave the village."

He just happened to be passing through the Land of Fire, so he pestered Madara to come back to the village to taste Renya's cooking and also to see Mito and Tsunade.

Now that half the work is done, the other half is to go see my family.

However, he was worried that sneaking into the house would be discovered by Mito, thus exposing his faked death.

So for a moment he hesitated...

"Renya, how are Mito and Tsuna doing lately?" Hashirama asked with a wry smile.

He ultimately gave up on going back to visit his family and could only inquire about their recent situation over the past two years.

Renya noticed Hashirama's dilemma. "Uncle Hashirama, Aunt Mito already knows about your faked death."

"What?!" Hashirama's eyes widened. "Mito knows?"

Impossible. He hid it so well; Mito shouldn't have noticed anything that night.

"It was Kurama who told Aunt Mito..." Renya explained what happened that day.

Madara Uchiha looked at Hashirama in surprise, not expecting that even his closest friends and family didn't know about Hashirama's faked death.

This guy really went to great lengths to find himself.

……

"Haha, so that's how it is." Hashirama chuckled and scratched his head. "Mito already knows the truth..."

Wouldn't that allow him to appear openly in front of Mito?

Hashirama suddenly stood up from his chair. "Madara, you wait here for a bit. I'm going home to check on Mito."

With that, he vanished from the spot in a flash.

Madara Uchiha glanced at Hashirama's departing figure, then turned his gaze to Renya.

Seeing that Madara was staring at her without saying a word, Renya felt very uncomfortable.

I have absolutely no idea what this guy is up to.

Uncle Hashirama, please come back soon!

He has absolutely no desire to be alone with Madara Uchiha right now...

Madara Uchiha frowned slightly, feeling that this kid's bloodline was not pure.

Could it be the product of a union between the Uchiha clan and another clan?

Lianye couldn't stand Ban's gaze any longer and prepared to find an excuse to leave the living room; the feeling of being watched was too uncomfortable.

"Lord Ban, I'm going to make breakfast now. Would you like some?"

His words were just polite; Ban had already eaten.

He thought he would be rejected, but to his surprise, Ban nodded and agreed.

"Okay, make me one."

Lianye: "???"

Didn't this guy just eat?

Why do I need to eat another breakfast?

If he hadn't seen the spotted hair, he would have doubted that he had heard correctly.

"Do you have any other questions?" Madara Uchiha couldn't help but ask when he saw Renya standing there in a daze.

What's that kid doing standing here? Didn't he hear what I said?

Although he had just eaten two large bowls of rice, he was now a little hungry again.

Since this kid asked him first, how could he refuse?

I wonder when Hashirama will be back. This is a good opportunity to have breakfast and kill some time.

I can also try this kid's breakfast and see how good it is.

Upon hearing this, Lian Ye immediately snapped out of her daze and said, "No problem, I'll go prepare breakfast right away."

Before he finished speaking, he decisively cleared the dishes from the table and turned to go to the kitchen.

Madara Uchiha watched Renya's hurried departure, then picked up the teacup on the table and took a small sip.

This kid is really wasting his talents by following Tobirama.

Unfortunately, Renya refused to leave with him, so Tobirama really got a great deal.

But this kid just said that he can come over anytime he wants to eat.