That's right! The Rinnegan!
As for the Rinnegan, it required... Hashirama Cells...
Madara Uchiha had already formed plans and ideas regarding this matter.
Hashirama's cells were not only the key to awakening the Rinnegan, but also an indispensable element in realizing his ultimate dream.
"Hashirama..."
Several days passed in a flash. During the battle in the Valley of the End, with the help of three people, Hashirama Senju was actually captured without being able to fight back at all.
"Madara! What are you trying to do?"
Hashirama was seething with rage.
However, faced with Hashirama's questioning, Madara merely gave a sinister, continuous laugh.
As he watched the cells inside his body being extracted, Hashirama could not shake the ominous feeling in his heart.
When those two Mangekyo Sharingan were transformed into the legendary Rinnegan under the urging of the three Uchiha Clan members beside Madara, Hashirama sensed Madara's terrifying aura and knew that he could never defeat Madara again.
"Madara! Don't let them use you!"
Hashirama spoke up in warning, somewhat worried about his old friend.
However, Madara did not care in the slightest.
"Regardless of whose hands the power is currently in, when it comes to my clansmen and you, I've already made my decision about who is less worthy of trust!"
"Hashirama! Look at what you've done since becoming Hokage!"
"War and chaos... still fill this land!"
Madara Uchiha's words were like sharp blades, cutting through every corner of Hashirama's heart.
Hashirama's expression grew complicated and heavy. He knew that the differences in ideals between himself and Madara had long since taken deep root, but hearing Madara speak so decisively still filled his heart with bitterness.
"Madara, do you think everything I've done has been futile?"
Hashirama's voice trembled slightly. It held the anger of having his faith