Uchiha Madara.
The last clan leader of the Uchiha Clan.
Half a century ago, he fought a life-and-death battle against the First Hokage, Hashirama Senju.
He was ultimately defeated by Hashirama Senju.
The world generally believed that he had died.
But no one had ever truly confirmed his death.
So whether it was the daimyo attack that occurred back then,
or the incident in which the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki was abducted,
both convinced Itachi that his judgment was correct.
"If I really am a member of the Uchiha Clan, then you should know about the deep hatred I bear toward Konoha, right?"
The Warring States Period.
Because of the prolonged wars, the Uchiha Clan grew to hate warfare.
The members of the Uchiha Clan defected one after another, joining the Senju led by Hashirama Senju.
Later, Konoha was established.
Because of their differing ideals, Madara, as the clan leader, left Konoha.
Yet no one followed him.
The members of the Uchiha Clan had all grown tired of war and a life without a permanent home.
Finally.
One day, Uchiha Madara returned and challenged Hashirama Senju.
He created the terrain known as the Valley of the End.
Everyone said that Uchiha Madara had died in that battle.
So... if he was still alive,
then his ultimate goal would certainly be to take double revenge on Konoha and the Uchiha Clan.
That was why he cultivated and manipulated such hardline pawns as Uchiha Yashiro, Uchiha Tekka, and Uchiha Inabi.
Thus, he first launched his revenge against Konoha.
But...
Itachi would never allow anyone to take revenge on the village.
Even if the other party was Uchiha Madara, he could not harm Konohagakure.
"The Uchiha Clan's dissatisfaction with the village has nothing to do with you!"
Uchiha Izumi's angry shout interrupted Itachi and the