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

This time we can make up for everything we lost.

Lianye thought she had found Orochimaru and explained the situation to him.

"I understand, Renya-sensei." Orochimaru didn't react much to his teacher's sudden departure.

He is just a student and cannot interfere in the teacher's life.

Renya then greeted Uchiha Kagami, Sarutobi Hiruzen, Utatane Koharu, and Mitokado Homura.

Finally, they arrived at the territory of the Thousand Hands Clan.

The residence of Hashirama Senju.

"Renya, what were you arguing about with your uncle this morning?" Mito Uzumaki asked curiously.

She heard Lian Ye's angry roar early in the morning, and knew without guessing that the two had argued.

This made her very curious; after decades of being together, it seemed to be the first time they had ever argued.

What exactly happened?

"It's nothing serious, it's been resolved, Aunt Mito." Renya didn't explain further.

It's best not to let others know about this; it's beneficial for both yourself and Tobirama Senju.

Seeing that Renya was unwilling to talk about it, Mito Uzumaki did not ask any further questions.

"Are you here to see Xiao Gang?" she said irritably. "That girl isn't home; she must have gone to the casino."

Tsunade's gambling habit was entirely caused by Hashirama Senju.

Tsunade was dragged into playing dice by Hashirama at a very young age, and thus became addicted to gambling from childhood.

Mito Uzumaki had no choice but to let the girl go as she pleased.

"It's alright, it's the same as telling you this..." Renya told Mito about her impending departure.

"Are you going to see them again?" Mito Uzumaki asked expectantly.

"I guess so," Lian Ye nodded. "I'm going to go check on them first."

“Renya,” Mito Uzumaki hesitated, as if she wanted to say something but then stopped herself.

"Aunt Mito, what are you trying to say?" Renya asked, looking puzzled.

After a moment of silence, Mito Uzumaki finally spoke, and her first words were a bombshell.

"Could you take me with you?"

Over the years, Hashirama would sneak into the village every now and then to spend a few days with him.

Hashirama has always been the one to come to her; she has never gone to Hashirama herself.

Upon hearing this, Lian Ye opened her mouth wide in disbelief, looking as if she had seen a ghost.

"Aunt Mito, do you know what you're saying?"

You should know that Aunt Mito is the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, so it's generally difficult for her to leave the village.

The Uzumaki clan, powerful sealing techniques, and the Nine-Tails—these combined advantages caused other ninja villages to leave Konoha upon learning of their existence…

The consequences could be disastrous.

“I know, I want to see Hashirama.” Mito Uzumaki said earnestly.

She protected Konoha for Hashirama for over ten years, and now all she wants is to leave and go to the ninja world to find her husband.

“Old Dong… Uncle won’t agree,” Lian Ye said softly.

There's no way that old bastard Tobirama Senju would agree to his sister-in-law leaving the village.

Once the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki leaves the village, he will be targeted by other ninja villages.

Although she is very strong, one can't be too afraid of the unexpected.

Knowing that old man as Lian Ye did, there was no way he would agree to this.

“I will make Tobirama agree,” Mito Uzumaki said with a smile. “Go and call Tobirama here now.”

For the first time, Renya found Aunt Mito's smile so eerie, and she quickly turned around and walked towards her house.

Tobirama Senju, having learned of the news, quickly arrived.

"Sister-in-law, do you want to leave the village?"

“Yes, I plan to go on a trip with Renya.” Mito Uzumaki said softly, “I’ve been staying in the village ever since your older brother passed away. It’s time to get away and clear my head.”

"Sister-in-law, but your identity..."

"Tobirama, do you even acknowledge me as your sister-in-law anymore?" Mito interrupted him. "I'm already sixty years old. If I don't go out now, I'll never have another chance."

She looked at Tobirama, who had a conflicted expression, and said softly, "May I let my sister-in-law go out and see the outside world?"

Seeing this, Lian Ye knew that the matter was settled, and the old man simply couldn't refuse.

I can only say that she truly lives up to her reputation as Aunt Mito!

"I see."

Tobirama Senju sighed helplessly and finally nodded in agreement.

Since his sister-in-law has put it this way, what reason does he have to refuse?

Although I'm worried about my sister-in-law's safety, this is the only way.

He can't possibly refuse again, can he?

With Lian Ye around, we're unlikely to encounter any danger.

"Renya, protect your Aunt Mito." Tobirama Senju gave this instruction before turning and leaving.

"Understood, Uncle." Lian Ye nodded.

Once Tobirama's figure disappeared from their sight, Mito Uzumaki smiled and asked.

"Renya, Tobirama has already agreed, you can't refuse me, can you?"

"Of course, I'll take you to find Uncle Hashirama right away..."

Come to think of it, he hadn't seen Hashirama and Madara for a year or two.

I wonder which cave they're living in now?

These two individuals, who were once renowned figures in the ninja world, are now living like primitive people.

It's truly heartbreaking!

"Grandma, Uncle Lianye, where are you going?" Shengshu, who had just finished school, shouted loudly as he saw the two leaving.

"Nabatsuki, your Uncle Renya and I will be leaving the village for a while. If you encounter any problems, go to your second grandfather," Mito Uzumaki gently instructed. "Remember to tell Tsunade..."

She was so focused on seeing Hashirama that she almost forgot to tell her grandchildren.

Rope Tree: "???"

Grandma left after just one day of school.

Grandma's not home, who's going to cook dinner for him?

We can't expect anything from my gambling-addicted older sister and my second grandfather who eats military rations like they're his main meal, can we?

For a moment, Rope Tree felt as if the sky had fallen.

"Aunt Mito, is it really okay to let Nawaki live alone?" Renya couldn't help but ask.

In his opinion, Tsunade was completely unreliable, so he could only rely on Nawaki himself.

"It's alright, didn't your Uncle Tobirama retire?" Mito Uzumaki said nonchalantly.

Rope Tree is already so big; it can take care of itself long ago.

Lianye nodded.

Even his own grandmother doesn't care, so why is he worrying about it?

The two quickly left the village and arrived at a deserted location.

Lianye formed a hand seal and summoned Scarface to lead the way for them.

"Come out, fat cat!"

Chapter 349 Did I say something wrong, meow?

"Ban, are you alright?"

Inside a cave deep in the mountains of the ninja world, Hashirama Senju looked at his dearest friend with a worried expression.

Madara Uchiha was sitting cross-legged on the ground, his right hand tightly covering his left eye.

A faint, unusual, hazy purple glow could be seen seeping out from between his fingers.

A suppressed groan echoed in the cave.

In recent days, his eyes have been experiencing waves of indescribable soreness and burning. It's not intense pain, but a deeper, more profound throbbing, as if something is being conceived and eager to break through the soil.

This inexplicably appearing energy felt unfamiliar to him, and he even felt a slight, barely perceptible discomfort.

As powerful as he was, he was used to controlling everything in his body, but this suddenly appearing energy was beyond his control, carrying a kind of supreme, cold divinity, constantly washing over his nerves.

Madara Uchiha tried to suppress this feeling with his strong will, but to little avail.

That energy wasn't destructive; it was more like a sign of... transformation.

Occasionally, amidst the extreme soreness, the light leaking from between his fingers covering his eyes was no longer the crimson glow of the Sharingan, but a transcendent purple light.

The purple light was fleeting, yet it carried an extremely strong sense of oppression.

Hashirama Senju was startled by what he saw, completely overwhelmed by the powerful energy.

“Ban…” he murmured softly, trying to wake his dear friend.

They lived together in the mountains like primitive people, leading a life of working at sunrise and resting at sunset.

How did the spots, which were perfectly fine, suddenly mutate?

They eat the same food every day, so how can they become stronger without taking others with them?

Hashirama sensed an unparalleled power from that purple light, making the already powerful Madara even stronger.

"Has the power of Indra and Ashura finally come together and borne fruit?" Madara Uchiha murmured to himself.

The sound echoed in the cave, carrying a hint of barely concealed anticipation.

He recalled the contents of the family stone tablet and the flesh and blood he had taken from Hashirama.

He knew what it was instantly.

This is the ticket to the pinnacle of true power, the ultimate eye indispensable for executing the "Eye of the Moon" plan—the Rinnegan.

Even knowing its origin, the strange sensations brought about by this awakening process still made him feel a sense of unease, as if he were out of control.

He didn't know when he would be able to fully awaken the Rinnegan, and he hated this uncontrollable factor.

"Madara, what are you talking about?" Hashirama Senju seemed to have heard something about "Ashura and Indra" and scratched his head in confusion.

He felt a strong sense of familiarity with the two names, as if he knew the people his closest friend had mentioned.

Unfortunately, Madara silently closed his eyes and ignored his question.

Seeing this, Hashirama could only silently stay by his friend's side, praying that nothing would go wrong.

After an unknown amount of time, Madara Uchiha opened his eyes. The purple light emanating from his eyes gradually dissipated, revealing a pair of scarlet three-tomoe Sharingan.

"Still no success?"

He still couldn't awaken the Rinnegan; he only sensed that powerful energy.

But he knew that it wouldn't be long before his eyes were fully opened.

At that time, the "Eye of the Moon" plan can be launched, bringing true peace to the chaotic ninja world!

"Madara, what was that just now?" Hashirama Senju asked curiously as his close friend returned to normal.

“The Rinnegan,” Madara Uchiha explained softly.

"The Rinnegan? Isn't that the legendary eye of the Sage of Six Paths?!" Hashirama's eyes widened in shock. "I never imagined you could possess a legendary eye!"