Uchiha Madara Had Arrived at the Valley of the End

Nestled in a deep valley surrounded by mountains, a magnificent waterfall cascades down, its roar deafening.

Water droplets danced in the air, forming a white mist.

The Hyuga Branch Family ninjas, who had temporarily arrived at the Valley of the End to guard the place, looked up at the giant statues standing at both ends of the waterfall in the early morning sun, Madara Uchiha and Hashirama Senju, with envy in their eyes.

"The Asura of the Shinobi World, the God of Shinobi, eh!"

Removing his Forehead Protector, the Hyuga Branch Family looked at his reflection in the pool, seeing the Caged Bird Seal on his forehead. He washed his face, then, as if sensing something, suddenly raised his head, revealing his Byakugan, and gazed at the horizon.

"Boundless Chakra? It's the Seven-Tails Tailed Beast!"

"There's someone standing on the Seven-Tails ' head! Such powerful Chakra! He actually flew here riding the Seven-Tails!?"

"Such a powerful ninja exists in the Ninja World?!"

The Hyuga ninja swallowed hard, then glanced at the statue on the right side of the waterfall. He quickly notified the Kage Guard members who had come with him to use the Flying Thunder God Kunai to inform the village.

--Madara Uchiha has arrived at the Valley of the End!

Konoha, the Uchiha Clan Compound.

Standing in the center of his living room, Uchiha Takeyasu opened his arms as his wife, Uchiha Naori, dressed him in the Uchiha Clan's most traditional red layered armor.

Another beautiful wife, Minamoto Kaori, was holding the Third Hokage's divine robes beside him.

"An-kun, Madara Uchiha is piloting the Seven-Tails, are we really not needed to come along?"

Looking at the neatly dressed, heroic and dashing Uchiha Takeyasu, Uchiha Naori's brows furrowed with a mixture of gentleness and worry.

They were all from a generation that grew up listening to the legend of Madara Uchiha, and when faced with this famous and legendary ninja, their pride unconsciously waned.

"Darling, a little more chance of winning is always good."

Minamoto Kaori the divine robe over Uchiha Takeyasu, wrapped her arms around his waist, and pressed her face against his back.

"The best chance of winning is already in my hands."

Uchiha Takeyasu gently patted the small hand on his waist, then hugged Minamoto Kaori and Uchiha Naori, kissing them both on the cheek.

"Get all clean and ready for me at home tonight, okay?"

To reassure the two women, Uchiha Takeyasu said with a grin, "Also, as a reward, that position..."

"Ahem, you're so irresponsible, you're still here."

Uchiha Naori rolled her eyes at Uchiha Takeyasu, then nodded with her cheeks flushed, along with Minamoto Kaori.

"Hikaru, I'm counting on you for today's lesson too."

"Darling/Anjun, I wish you great success in your military endeavors!"

Finally, after touching Uchiha Hikari, who wanted to join the battle but was ultimately rejected, Uchiha Takeyasu used the Flying Thunder God Technique to reach the Hokage's office, amidst the girl's hesitant expression.

Mito Uzumaki was sitting quietly in her seat, waiting with a dignified and elegant demeanor, as if she were about to attend a high-class ball rather than a fierce battle.

"This is the first time I've seen Minister Mito in combat uniform."

Wearing Konoha's standard combat uniform and vest, Mito Uzumaki possessed a more dignified and imposing beauty compared to Minako Uzumaki.

"This is the first time I've worn this since Konoha was founded."

Mito Uzumaki said slowly, "But this is also the last time I'll wear it."

"That's how it should be."

Uchiha Takeyasu reached out his hand, and Mito Uzumaki took it. The two instantly arrived at the Valley of the End.

"Hokage-sama, Minister Mito."

"You may leave."

Ignoring the departing Kage Guard and Hyuga ninja, Uchiha Takeyasu and Mito Uzumaki walked to the top of the giant Hashirama Senju, Senju Hashirama, and looked at Madara Uchiha, who was standing opposite with his arms crossed and eyes open, and the Seven-Tails, the Tailed Beast, lying quietly at his feet.

"I have to thank you for not killing them."

"It doesn't matter whether we kill some small fry or not."

"All I'm waiting for are you all."

Madara Uchiha looked at the two who had come hand in hand with a complicated expression, his voice arrogant yet magnetic, "I had already guessed that you would join forces, but I didn't expect that it wouldn't be one side overwhelming the other."

"It seems that in your generation, the Senju and Uchiha have truly begun to make peace."

"If Hashirama were still alive, he'd probably be laughing like a fool."

"The First Hokage will probably say that, but the Second will most likely say something like, 'You evil Uchiha brat.'"

Uchiha Takeyasu's reply startled Madara Uchiha, who then burst into laughter.

"That's right, Tobirama, that evil Senju devil of the Tobirama, has that kind of despicable nature."

Madara Uchiha slowly opened his arms, his face arrogant and confident, and his gaze fell on Uchiha Takeyasu with a hint of approval.

"I want to create a truly peaceful world, a world without fighting or bloodshed. Uchiha Takeyasu, if you're willing, I can take you to see the view from the mountaintop!"

"Take me sightseeing? I think I'm the one who should be taking you sightseeing, you old geezer!"

The word "Old Man Madara" caused veins to bulge on Madara Uchiha's forehead, and Mito Uzumaki, who had a displeased expression, to smirk slightly. Uchiha Takeyasu slowly said.

"In my eyes, the world will inevitably be a tapestry of order and chaos, a dance between peace and slaughter."

Under the silent gaze of Mito Uzumaki, Uchiha Takeyasu's tone became impassioned.

"Instead of you creating a false, peaceful world, I want to create a real world that is both cruel and gentle."

"The Land of Lightning is my testing ground."

"Driven by desire to seize more benefits? Fine!"

"Go to the Land of Lightning and fight to the death; whatever you manage to steal is up to you."

"Want to hone your ninja skills? Sure!"

"You can do whatever you want in the Land of Lightning."

"Want peace? That's fine too!"

"Stay put in your own country. If you have the ability and determination, you're welcome to settle in the Land of Fire. If you want to be a savior, you can go and save the Land of Lightning and use your fists to drive all the evildoers out."

"Similarly, if anyone refuses to follow the rules, grant them an equal death!"

"The Land of Lightning is the best example to learn from!"

Uchiha Takeyasu waved his arms and said ambitiously, "I want to make myself, the Uchiha, and Konoha the masters of the world, and make the world advance according to Konoha's rules."

After listening, Madara Uchiha replied incisively, "Therefore, after your death, your rules and order will collapse just like Hashirama's."

"Then let's live forever!"

Seeing Uchiha Takeyasu's immediate response, Madara Uchiha laughed, "Even the Sage of Six Paths dies, let alone you."

"The Tailed Beast have lived for a thousand years, why can't I?"

"The immortals of the Three Great Sage Lands also enjoy longevity, so why can't I?"

"Old man Madara, humans are the masters of the Ninja World. It's a joke that you haven't even lived as long as them!"

The barrage of words caused Uchiha's eyes to flash, and when he finally closed and opened them again, he was already in the Eternal Mangekyo.

"Our thoughts are essentially the same; we both rely on our own power to control everything. Therefore, I will not give you the birth of the first pair of Rinnegan."

"Similarly, true peace can only be born in my hands. Only when everything in the world is under my control will there be no more conflict."

"This is the true path to peace that I have been searching for."

Madara Uchiha, arrogant and self-centered, issued an ultimatum. "Little brat, whatever your ideas are, you must do as I say!"

"Or else, take your ambitions and bury them here!"

Upon hearing this, Uchiha Takeyasu shook his head, and the crimson Eternal Mangekyo bloomed in his eyes.

"By using Genjutsu to immerse everyone in a false world, it seems to me that you yourself are already hopelessly immersed in the Genjutsu."

"Your Eternal Mangekyo can only see so much scenery; it can't even distinguish between reality and illusion."

"Old man Ban, I will bury you and your unrealistic fantasies in this Valley of the End."

"This time, don't expect to escape with your life through Izanagi!"

The two men's auras surged, and their violent Chakra swept across the heavens and earth. Looking at the Eternal Eye, which was of the same level as his own, Madara Uchiha let out a wild and excited laugh.

"Let's fight!"