Madara Uchiha: It's time to meet Uchiha Nan!

The sun gradually set until the last ray of light disappeared. The streetlights along Konoha's streets were turned on early, especially along the bustling commercial streets, where the lights illuminated the area as if it were daytime.

"It's as lively as ever; there seem to be even more people than before."

Madara Uchiha walked down the street with a smile on his face. He hadn't been here in a long time; he'd been working the night shift lately, often until midnight.

A new order for parts arrived at the factory and needs to be processed urgently; they said it's for electric tricycles.

Found it!

Sure enough, that brat Itou Sousuke was selling roasted sweet potatoes here. Madara Uchiha, and he walked straight toward Itou Sousuke.

"Hey kid, give this old man two roasted sweet potatoes!"

Itou Sousuke was doing his homework with his head down when he heard the familiar voice. He subconsciously looked up and a look of surprise appeared on his face.

"Uncle!"

"It's been so long since I've seen you!"

Since Madara Uchiha, Itou Sousuke has never seen Madara Uchiha again.

Itou Sousuke deftly took two roasted sweet potatoes from the oven and handed them to Madara Uchiha Madara Uchiha, also finding him a stool.

Madara Uchiha sat down and decided to eat a roasted sweet potato first. He had gone straight to the shop to draw cards after work today and hadn't even eaten dinner, so he was really hungry now.

Moreover, he was getting tired of the food at the factory. It was the same few dishes every day. At first, Madara Uchiha thought the taste was good, but after a while, he couldn't stand it anymore and needed to eat something different to change his appetite.

However, my coworkers haven't gotten tired of it yet.

After all, Madara Uchiha was born into a prestigious family in the Ninja world, and his diet and living conditions were absolutely excellent from a young age. The cattle and horses in the factory were a different story. Some of them had never had a full meal before they came to Konoha. They were lucky if they got any food at all. Those who were picky would have starved to death long ago.

Madara Uchiha sat on a stool, eating roasted sweet potatoes and chatting with Itou Sousuke. At first, Itou Sousuke and Madara Uchiha talked about funny things at school, gossip among classmates, and how another couple in the class had started dating. Cough cough, it seems that the concept of early dating doesn't really exist in this world; students are generally precocious.

Then, inevitably, the conversation turned to becoming a ninja, which brought Madara Uchiha to the forefront. Madara Uchiha skillfully began recounting his past to Itou Sousuke, changing the subject and omitting key names, making Itou Sousuke yearn for it.

"That old man must have been a powerful ninja when he was young. I really wish I could become a ninja and go on missions."

Itou Sousuke's face showed envy. To become a powerful ninja and carry out covert missions—that's so cool, so stylish!

"Don't look so envious. Carrying out this kind of mission is no good. You'll inevitably have the blood of strangers on your hands. Two complete strangers, swords drawn, fighting to the death."

"Even if your talent is good enough to make you a Genin, on the battlefield you'll just be wasting an enemy's Shuriken."

Although Madara Uchiha enjoyed Itou Sousuke's admiring gaze, he directly advised Itou Sousuke against his unrealistic ideas, suggesting that low- Genin ninjas should obediently go work in factories or construction sites. He said that Uchiha Nan's ninja diversion system was quite good, giving those weaker ninjas a new way to survive.

"Sir, you're really a spoilsport."

Itou Sousuke pursed his lips. "Everyone needs to have dreams; what if they come true?"

"Kid, I'm saving your life."

Madara Uchiha actually quite liked the brat Itou Sousuke. Although he was weak, he had a good heart. Itou Sousuke to make a foolish mistake and become Genin, only to die somewhere in the Ninja world.

Ninjas are still too reliant on their background. Madara Uchiha was well aware of this.

"By the way, sir, what brings you here today?"

Hmph. You finally asked me that question!

Madara Uchiha couldn't help but smile as he pulled an exquisite box from his pocket, inside which was a complete set of cards.

"Kid, I promised you last time I'd give you the whole set of cards."

"Grandpa, how do you still remember this? I almost forgot, I sold all those rare cards last time, and I haven't paid you back yet."

Itou Sousuke suddenly remembered this matter and was about to return the money on the card to Madara Uchiha when he saw the box in Madara Uchiha's hand.

"Is this the complete set of cards?"

"Grandpa, you really collected them all!"

"No way!!"

Itou Sousuke visibly showed delight, and his voice trembled.

"Hmph, would I lie to a brat like you?"

Madara Uchiha tossed the card box in his hand to Itou Sousuke.

Itou Sousuke hurriedly took the card box, quickly opened it, and began to examine each card one by one.

"First Master"

"Second- sama"

"One-Tailed, Two-Tailed, Isobu, Nine-Tailed Demon Fox"

"And the latest cards are the Tsuchikage of Iwagakure and the Kazekage of Sunagakure."

"I've really collected them all!!!"

Itou Sousuke started yelling and gesturing wildly. He had always thought that Madara Uchiha. How could such a powerful ninja have fallen so low as to be selling roasted sweet potatoes with him?

I was skeptical of the stories told by Madara Uchiha; they probably just heard them from somewhere and made a few minor alterations.

I can't believe it's true!

"I would never lie to a child!"

Madara Uchiha raised his head with a rather arrogant air, quite satisfied with Itou Sousuke's performance.

Yes, that's it, the more excited the better.

I, Madara Uchiha, keep my word!

"You're giving me this whole set of cards?"

Itou Sousuke felt dizzy, probably from being too excited and breathing too fast, which caused his brain to be a little oxygen-deprived, but he couldn't stop smiling.

"Of course!"

"Yay! Long live the old man!!"

Itou Sousuke wished he could kowtow to Madara Uchiha; this set of cards would be enough to make him a star at school—a real weapon for showing off.

Itou Sousuke poor for too long, and had always been a nobody at school with little presence. Being poor for so long made him like to show off.

"Tch, kid, you're so easily satisfied."

Madara Uchiha took a bite of the roasted sweet potato, looking completely nonchalant. He was so happy over a mere set of cards; he really couldn't keep his composure!

"Sir, with this set of cards you can meet the Lord Hokage and even get Lord Hokage autograph!"

Itou Sousuke's face lit up with anticipation. The Lord Hokage Lord Hokage, the strongest ninja in Konoha, the number one Ninja world —his idol!

"Grandpa, let's go see the Lord Hokage together."

Itou Sousuke was so engrossed in his joy that a casual remark made Madara Uchiha fall into deep thought.

Yes, it seems like I can take this opportunity to meet Uchiha Nan.

I almost forgot about that!

Madara Uchiha had always wanted to meet Uchiha Nan, but he just hadn't found a suitable opportunity.

This junior broke through the limitations imposed by that Tobirama Senju and became the Hokage of Konoha. He possessed a complete and feasible plan for reforming the Ninja world and was moving step by step toward his goal. Madara Uchiha saw a reflection of his younger self in Uchiha Nan.

I'm really curious.

Madara Uchiha felt that he should indeed take this opportunity to meet with Uchiha Nan.

"Then let's go see Uchiha Nan tomorrow."

"Tomorrow? Okay, I'm really looking forward to it. What should I wear to see the Lord Hokage tomorrow?!"

"Whatever, he's just a Hokage."

"Wow, sir, I've noticed you're getting increasingly arrogant lately. And please, keep your voice down. That's the Lord Hokage! Be careful someone hears you and they'll surround you and beat you up!"

Itou Sousuke for Madara Uchiha his voice and stop bragging. He now believed that Madara Uchiha was a powerful ninja in his youth, but to compare him to the Lord Hokage was impossible, absolutely impossible!

Moreover, such disrespect for the Lord Hokage could easily lead to a beating if the surrounding vendors heard it. Fortunately, there were many people around, and the noise was quite loud, so the people were busy with their business and didn't have time to listen to what was happening here.

"Hmph, what's so special about the Hokage? Back in my day..."

Madara Uchiha naturally didn't take Uchiha Nan seriously; he could easily make Uchiha Nan to him during the New Year just by virtue of his seniority.

Their strength goes without saying!

"Alright, alright, grandpa believes you now. Keep your voice down, I think the owner of the stall next door is giving you a weird look."

Itou Sousuke to Madara Uchiha to stop talking; if he kept showing off like that, he'd really get beaten up.

"What I said is true."

Madara Uchiha didn't continue speaking. He also noticed the strange looks from the surrounding vendors. It wasn't that he was afraid of these ordinary people; it was just that Madara Uchiha disdained to attack them.

"I believe you, sir."

"Your look doesn't seem like you believe me at all."

Madara Uchiha pursed his lips, then focused on eating his roasted sweet potato.

In the darkness of the shadows, Black Zetsu continued to spy on Madara Uchiha, his eyes filled with boundless disappointment.

If Black Zetsu could, he really wanted to Madara Uchiha twice. Madara Uchiha must have really gone mad, what on earth has he been doing for so long!

They spend all day in the factory tightening screws, lacking any ambition, any drive for improvement!

Moon's Eye Plan!!!

Madara Uchiha, can't you do something serious for once? Hurry up and go back to the underground cave. Trying to awaken the Rinnegan is the most important thing.

Besides working and fixing screws, he goes back to the dorm with those ordinary people to play cards as soon as he gets off work. He even secretly uses his Sharingan memorize the cards. Don't think I'm Black Zetsu know.

So embarrassing, so embarrassing!!

I went to that run-down shop after work today to draw those paper cards. The atmosphere was incredibly lively; anyone who didn't know better would think Madara Uchiha was dueling Hashirama Senju.

Black Zetsu roared inwardly. He was truly exhausted. Black Zetsu couldn't understand what Madara Uchiha was thinking right now. Perhaps that was just the Uchiha— a bit eccentric.

Perhaps we should choose someone else. Black Zetsu is almost in despair, watching helplessly as Madara Uchiha goes astray. But there's nothing he can do. Now, he'll probably have to tearfully abandon Madara Uchiha and choose a new Uchiha to carry out the Moon's Eye Plan.

This is just too difficult!

The newly selected Uchiha must not only awaken the Mangekyō Sharingan, but also the Eternal Mangekyo Sharingan. This means that the family members of the newly selected Uchiha must also awaken the Mangekyō Sharingan and must even offer up their own Mangekyō Sharingan.

This is still a condition that must be met as a member of the Uchiha; Hashirama Cells, representing Asura's Chakra, are also a necessary condition.

After gathering these stringent conditions, they also need to guide him toward the plan of the Eye of the Moon Plan.

For all these conditions to come together, perfect timing, favorable location, and harmonious relationships are all indispensable. Black Zetsu waited a thousand years to find Madara Uchiha as his candidate. If they were to choose a new candidate now, who knows how long they would have to wait—another thousand years?

Black Zetsu couldn't help but shudder!

No!!

Mom, I just really want to see you!

However, Madara Uchiha was just too disappointing, Black Zetsu felt that there was no point in following him anymore. Anyway, Madara Uchiha Madara Uchiha living a very regular life now. Dormitory, factory, canteen, a three-point line!

It's time to put Madara Uchiha Madara Uchiha for a while; I can't keep wasting time with him. There are plenty of other Uchiha to discover; maybe I'll just strike it rich.

Black Zetsu made up his mind to stop treating Madara Uchiha as his precious treasure and would no longer follow him. He would instead follow another Uchiha.

I, Black Zetsu, am transforming back into a sycophantic wolf starting today!

Black Zetsu stared at Madara Uchiha for a moment, then turned and left without looking back, heading towards the Uchiha clan's territory.

next day

Uchiha Nan didn't skip work this morning; he went to work as usual, sitting in his office drinking goji berry tea while listening to Nara Luyuan's report.

"Lord Hokage, the envoys from the Land of Iron and the Amegakure... everything was settled yesterday. The Land of Iron agreed to Konoha's conditions, and the Amegakure, after being intimidated by me, has agreed to withdraw their troops."

"However, the speed at which Amegakure is developing is simply too fast. They are launching attacks everywhere, plundering wealth to strengthen Amegakure. We must be on guard. In time, Amegakure will surely become a major threat to Konoha."

Nara Luyuan concern, expressing his profound fear of Amegakure. Amegakure's leader, Hanzo, harbored great ambitions, but due to Amegakure's insufficient strength, he was temporarily suppressed by Konoha and had no choice but to retreat.

Given time, and with some development, Amegakure will inevitably bare its fangs against Konoha. The Land of Iron is so far away from Amegakure, yet they still managed to send ninjas to attack Land of Iron.

The Land of Fire and the Land of Rain are adjacent!

"You're right. We really can't let Amegakure expand so recklessly."

Uchiha Nan nodded after listening to Nara Luyuan's words. In another four or five years, when Amegakure truly grows stronger, it will indeed stir up trouble in the surrounding areas. Little by little, friction will arise, causing incidents and provoking neighboring ninja villages, eventually escalating into the Second Shinobi World War.

The Second Shinobi World War didn't start suddenly; it developed from small, localized skirmishes. After several years of provocation, Konoha finally got angry and joined forces with Sunagakure and Iwagakure to launch a joint attack on Amegakure. However, the situation later spiraled out of control, and Konoha ended up fighting Sunagakure and Iwagakure again.

Uchiha Nan pondered that Konoha couldn't personally intervene right now.

Proxy warfare seems like a good approach.

My wisdom tooth is inflamed, and it hurt all night until 3 AM before I could finally sleep. I'm so upset! My updates have been a bit inconsistent lately... Please forgive me, Esteemed Readers.