Madara Uchiha recalled the Fire Dragon Seisui had displayed, his expression excited yet solemn.
"This method and technique of utilizing Fire Release Chakra..."
The image of his younger brother flashed through Madara Uchiha's mind. He shook his head and laughed. "They say he resembles Izuna, but in truth, he resembles me more."
"Forget it, they're all the same. After all, I taught Izuna all his Fire Release... But I would never mistake this method."
"It is absolutely impossible to comprehend my Fire Release methods on one's own!"
If Seisui's resemblance to Uchiha Izuna had previously left Madara Uchiha dazed and uncertain...
Then Seisui's use of Fire Release directly convinced Madara Uchiha that Seisui had an inseparable connection to the two brothers.
Seisui's Fire Release techniques were unique to Madara Uchiha!
Combined with Seisui's Ninja Sword Technique and his smooth command of Muramasa, Madara Uchiha grew increasingly excited. He let out a long breath and muttered to himself:
"As expected of my little brother... So the legendary Chakra Reincarnation is real..."
Throughout the thousand-year conflict between the Senju and the Uchiha Clan, every era saw an exceptionally talented ninja emerge from each clan to become their leader.
Every generation of extraordinarily gifted clan heads shared many similarities in both personality and ability, and their relationship always followed a script of loving and killing each other—
This gave members of both the Senju and Uchiha Clan a bold speculation: "Could it be that the old clan heads and their mortal enemies failed to settle things, then reincarnated in a fit of rage?"
This speculation had always been popular within both clans and was discussed with great enthusiasm.
Before Seisui, Madara Uchiha had actually scoffed at such a view and had even worked to suppress it.
What Chakra Reincarnation? Utter nonsense!
I, Madara Uchiha, am myself. I could never be anyone else's reincarnation!
But after seeing Seisui's performance—
Madara Uchiha had to admit: Hey, it actually made some sense!
"It isn't just his Fire Release methods. His way of winning people over and his rhetoric... How could an eleven- or twelve-year-old child be so clever unless he was Izuna's reincarnation..."
Madara Uchiha recalled the conversation between Seisui and Asuma, and memories of when he had first become clan head surfaced in his mind.
Back then, Madara Uchiha had still been young and hot-blooded. Though his strength was formidable, it had not yet reached its peak, and he still needed his clansmen's support.
At the time, Uchiha Izuna had been much like how Seisui guided Asuma and Uchiha Yashiro. With gentle words and overwhelming force, he had efficiently won over the entire Uchiha Clan in Madara's name.
Madara Uchiha let out a long breath. His eyes brimmed with irrepressible excitement, though they also carried a trace of gravity.
His excitement naturally came from determining that Seisui was Izuna's reincarnation. Being able to see his younger brother again could not have been better...
His gravity came from how thoroughly Madara Uchiha understood Uchiha Izuna.
Even if Seisui was Uchiha Izuna's reincarnation, Seisui was Shisui's older brother and had thoughts of his own...
In both identity and mindset, Seisui and Izuna, Madara Uchiha's younger brother, were two completely different people.
Madara Uchiha did not believe that someone as intelligent as Izuna would trust him after just one or two simple sentences.
If that were the case, Madara Uchiha would instead doubt that Seisui was Izuna's reincarnation.
People could be this contradictory sometimes...
"What kind of setup do I need to make Seisui acknowledge me and join me?"
"If I handle him the way I handled that idiot Obito Uchiha, then with Seisui's strength and state of mind, he'll see through it easily. That would be terrible."
Madara Uchiha pondered deeply. His brow furrowed tighter and tighter, yet the smile on his lips grew broader.
This was quite a challenge!
Madara Uchiha's heart, which had not felt excitement in a long time, began to beat powerfully once more...
Madara Uchiha's gaze swept over his aged arm, and his brow visibly creased.
To meet Seisui looking this undignified...
He could not accept it!
He had to—he had to find a way to change!
But to ensure that the Moon Eye Plan would at least have a safeguard to continue, Madara Uchiha suppressed his longing for Seisui and slowly formed hand seals.
"Black Zetsu, I am speaking to you."
"The plan needs to proceed as soon as possible. Quickly take down Obito Uchiha, then come report back to me. You have another task."
"Understood, Lord Madara."
Black Zetsu, in the form of Rin Uchiha, first responded respectfully before shaking her head. "This generation's Indra may have awakened the Rinnegan, but he truly gives me no peace of mind..."
"This so-called Spokesperson Plan would be riddled with holes if I weren't constantly cleaning up after you. I really am fated to work myself to the bone."
"Forget it. For Mother's resurrection, these are all minor issues."
Black Zetsu stood in the corner, silently watching Obito Uchiha sweat profusely. A sickly smile surfaced on her pretty face.
"What Obito Uchiha needs is the feeling of being cared for. Then I will satisfy him."
"Since ancient times, heroes have struggled to resist beautiful women. Compared to the cliché of a hero saving a beauty, a beauty saving a hero is the sort of scene no one can truly resist..."
"Especially the emotional Uchiha Clan!"
Black Zetsu slowly sank into the ground. A grand performance aimed at Obito Uchiha was being prepared.
Meanwhile, within the valley.
Seisui smiled as he watched Asuma's departing back, feeling quite gratified.
Before they parted—
Asuma had said this to Seisui: "Seisui, I have always hated using privilege to get things done in the village, but please forgive me this time. For the village's future, I have no choice..."
"After I return, I'll beg my father to place us in the same class once we graduate. Please agree..."
"I know you like Medical Ninjutsu, Seisui. I'll find a way to get Father to have Lady Tsunade teach us!"
Seisui readily agreed.
With the Hokage lineage behind him and Asuma as an ally, it would be difficult not to secure that status.
If Seisui and Asuma were in the same class...
The rebellious Asuma who left the village might not have needed a teacher from the Hokage lineage, but once Asuma stopped wandering and needed a teacher, Hiruzen Sarutobi would certainly arrange the very best one for him...
Especially since Asuma had sensibly chosen Tsunade. Compared to the somewhat mystical Jiraiya and the seemingly darkened Orochimaru...
Beautiful and useful Tsunade was Seisui's best choice.
"Do your best, Asuma. I believe you'll succeed." Seisui chuckled, sincerely cheering on this second-generation Hokage.
At that moment, Tobirama Senju slowly let out a long breath.
As the Son of the Hokage, Asuma's criticisms of the village and resentment toward it deeply worried him, the Second Hokage.
What made Tobirama Senju feel even worse was Seisui's remark—"Asuma, think more..."
At this age, ninja brats were better off not letting their imaginations run wild!
Thinking too much would cause problems!
"Seisui, tell this old man: what do you want Monkey's son to understand?"
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It may be a little late. Sorry, dear readers, Orz...
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