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

Now, the knife is broken.

This happened.

He didn't even know who broke the knife...

"Where is the body?" Wu asked coldly.

"It was all burned to ashes, leaving only traces of the battle and..." The Iwa ninja hesitated for a moment before reporting, "...a large amount of fire-style remnants."

"Who is it?" Wu murmured softly.

To be able to kill everyone so silently, it couldn't possibly have been a single person; it must have been an organized and premeditated operation.

Even he couldn't kill that many people; there would always be some who slipped through the net and escaped.

In the ninja world, there are only two people who can kill so many ninjas silently—

Those were Hashirama Senju and Madara Uchiha, but both of them were long dead.

Therefore, it couldn't have been them!

Since it couldn't be Hashirama and Madara, the only remaining answer is his nemesis—the Second Mizukage, Gengetsu Hozuki.

If anyone in the ninja world would target Iwagakure, it would undoubtedly be Hozuki Gengetsu of Kirigakure.

"Hozuki Gengetsu..." Wu's eyes narrowed, "You persistent madman!"

He slammed his fist on the table, and fine lines immediately appeared on the surface.

Wu took a deep breath, forcefully suppressing the anger in his heart.

"Pass down the order: the entire army is on high alert." His voice regained its composure, but the killing intent intensified. "Pay close attention to every move of Kirigakure."

"Also, send out a reconnaissance squad. I need to know the Mizukage's current location."

He had a feeling of unease; perhaps Hozuki Gengetsu was plotting something bad again.

The Iwa ninja accepted the order and withdrew.

Wu stood alone by the window, gazing at the towering rocky mountains in the distance.

His eyes were gloomy, and a cold smile curled at the corner of his mouth beneath the bandages.

"Hozuki Gengetsu, please don't let me run into you!"

"Otherwise, I'll show you the terror of Dust Release!"

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"Ban, Renya, you're back."

Inside a cave in the Land of Fire, Hashirama Senju lay pale-faced on a wooden bed, smiling as he looked at the two people who entered.

Madara Uchiha frowned upon seeing this. Two days had passed, and Hashirama's health had not improved; in fact, it had worsened.

"Uncle Hashirama, are you alright?" Renya asked with concern.

Hashirama Senju's condition is not right. His body can't continue to deteriorate like before, can it?

This time, he couldn't bring Hashirama back to life again.

After all, his health hadn't improved; it just hadn't deteriorated any further.

It now appears that his condition is gradually worsening.

Perhaps it won't be long before Hashirama runs out of energy and his life comes to an end.

His ability to persevere for two years is already a medical miracle.

Since Madara was able to awaken the Rinnegan by transplanting Hashirama's cells, could Hashirama's health improve if he were to transplant Madara's cells in return?

Renya thought to himself, and if he could, he certainly wouldn't want Senju Hashirama to die like this.

Without Hashirama, no one could dissuade Madara.

Just as he was considering the feasibility of his conjecture, Madara Uchiha's deep voice came.

"Kid, go cook."

Lianye nodded and began to cook a meal over a fire in the cave.

Madara Uchiha's gaze remained fixed on Hashirama, lost in thought.

After a long silence, Madara suddenly said, "Hashirama, I will let you see the day when the ninja world is at peace."

……

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P.S.: My capitalist boss didn't exploit me today, I got home at 5:30, so I have time to stay up late, hehehe...

Chapter 245 Parting

"Kid, are you really not planning to leave with me?"

Inside the cave, Madara Uchiha extended another invitation to Renya.

Today he is leaving the Land of Fire, and before leaving, he wants to invite Renya to come with him.

With this kid around, not only can they cook for them, but they can also take care of the sick Hashirama and become his assistant in realizing the "Eye of the Moon" plan.

This is a win-win-win situation!

Madara had already decided that as long as Renya was willing to follow him, he would find a way to help him awaken the Mangekyou Sharingan.

Only Uchiha with the Mangekyou Sharingan are qualified to work with him to realize the "Eye of the Moon" plan.

"I'm sorry, Lord Madara." Renye shook her head, repeating the same statement, "I cannot leave with you."

He knew that the Infinite Tsukuyomi was just a scheme by Black Zetsu to revive Kaguya Otsutsuki, so of course he wouldn't be foolish enough to follow Madara and become someone else's pawn.

He had considered telling Madara the truth, but he knew very well that Madara wouldn't believe his story.

Ban only believes what he sees and will never take other people's advice.

After all, his current goal is to achieve peace in the ninja world, so he certainly won't give up the Infinite Tsukuyomi.

Because this is the only way for Ban to achieve peace.

Unless there's a better way than Infinite Tsukuyomi, it's impossible to make Madara give up.

If you were to tell him the truth, he might not believe you.

It might even cause unnecessary trouble...

Renya is no match for Uchiha Madara at all; she cannot persuade him to abandon the "Eye of the Moon" plan with her fists.

The only one who could stop him, Hashirama, had lost one-tenth of his original strength.

We can only let the plot unfold as it will, and we can't make any changes.

Anyway, there's still a long time before Madara awakens his Rinnegan.

This incident had almost no impact on him; by the time World War IV began, he would probably already be dead.

Let's leave the rest to the main characters.

"In that case, you may leave." Seeing that Renya's attitude was firm, Madara Uchiha gave her the order to leave.

People with different principles cannot work together.

This kid has no idea how grand his ideals are.

If the "Eye of the Moon" project proceeds smoothly, the ninja world can achieve true peace!

This has always been his and Hashirama's dream.

Born during the Warring States period, these two people understood all too well the preciousness of peace.

Hashirama's plan is a wrong path; only his plan can make his dream come true now.

Madara Uchiha is currently in his prime, possessing strength and arrogance far exceeding that of ordinary people.

He is now very confident, so confident that he can achieve his dreams on his own.

There is absolutely no need for anyone else to assist.

The reason for inviting Lianye was simply because I admire her.

He felt that Renya was a promising talent, and it was a real pity that she was staying by Tobirama Senju's side.

It was precisely because he didn't want to see such talent buried in Konoha that he wanted to invite Renya to follow him.

As a result, Renya repeatedly refused his invitation, which made Ban somewhat unhappy.

The junior colleague she finally took a liking to repeatedly rejected her.

This saddened Madara Uchiha, who felt that his clansmen were a bunch of fools who liked to be content with the status quo.

Such behavior will inevitably lead to its destruction one day...

If Lian Ye is unwilling to follow him, he will not force her, nor will he kill her in a fit of rage.

He quite admires this kid.

Besides, just because someone isn't willing to follow now doesn't mean they won't be in the future.

People always have to lose something before they know what they really want.

Madara Uchiha believed that one day this kid would willingly follow him and bring true peace to the ninja world.

"Goodbye, Uncle Hashirama, Lord Madara." Renya glanced at the two of them, then turned and left the cave.

Madara Uchiha didn't know the truth, so he couldn't possibly be fooling around.

These are all Black Zetsu's schemes.

If there's an opportunity in the future, once he's stronger, he can tell Madara Uchiha the truth.

However, he believed that even if he won, Madara would not believe the truth.

The "Eye of the Moon" project is Madara's ideal and his hope for continuing to live.

He will never turn back until he sees the outcome, even if he already knows the truth.

Perhaps this is what makes a qualified villain?

I will not give up my ideals just because of a few words from others.

They always have their own goals.

Renya didn't want to become the second Obito Uchiha.

If Madara really attacks those around him, then the two sides will only be locked in a life-or-death struggle.

Madara Uchiha wouldn't refrain from having designs on him just because he had cooked for him.

For the obsessive Uchiha, there is nothing they cannot give up.

In order to achieve their ideals, anyone could become a pawn of Madara.

We won't see Hashirama and Madara for a long time to come.

Hopefully, Hashirama's health will not continue to deteriorate.

Madara Uchiha crossed his arms and watched Renya's retreating figure.

This kid has been completely brainwashed by Tobirama.

Madara already saw the future of the Uchiha clan in Renya...

As long as Tobirama lives, he will never be willing to follow him.

If possible, I'll find a time to kill Tobirama Senju. Not only will it avenge my brother, but it will also make Renya face reality.

To be honest, Madara had wanted to do this for a long time.

After all, Tobirama killed Izuna, and the hatred for killing his brother is irreconcilable.

If it weren't for Hashirama stopping him, he would have sent Tobirama to be buried with Izuna long ago.

Madara Uchiha's gaze fell on Hashirama, whose face was pale, and he temporarily abandoned the idea.

Now is not the time to kill Tobirama...

"Ahem, Madara, where are we going now?" Hashirama asked softly.