"No, I have to go find Madara right now!"
Hashirama Senju spoke, he turned to return the way he came. Tonight, he was going to pour out his heart to Madara Uchiha, talk all night, and sleep side by side. He hadn't meant to stab Madara in the back; it was all for Konoha!
" First Shodaime, calm down!"
Even if you find Madara Uchiha now, what can you do? You wouldn't be thinking of making peace with Madara Uchiha, would you?
"But you once killed Madara Uchiha!"
Uchiha Nan stopped Hashirama Senju, her eyes fixed on him. She hadn't told Hashirama Senju that Madara Uchiha was still alive, but rather that they rekindled their old flame.
and
Hashirama Senju!
How can you do this to Mito Uzumaki? Do you really want Mito Uzumaki to dye all her hair green before you're satisfied?
"Uh, me."
Faced with Uchiha Nan's questioning, Hashirama Senju calmed down slightly.
yes!
If I were to go find Madara now, how should I face him?
I killed him with my own hands!
Will Ban forgive himself?
Hashirama Senju was questioning his own conscience. He wasn't sure if Madara Uchiha would forgive him, and a sense of unease began to creep into his heart.
But soon
Hashirama Senju then realized something that made him even more sorrowful.
Before his death, Madara Uchiha left Konoha alone for various reasons. Even the Uchiha of Konoha abandoned him. In the end, he became a complete avenger, trampling the Nine-Tailed Demon Fox under his feet and returning to Konoha with great momentum, wanting to destroy Konoha.
Madara Uchiha meticulously faked his death to escape, and now he's been lurking in Konoha. What is his purpose?
It couldn't possibly be for retirement, could it?
Impossible, absolutely impossible!!
Hashirama Senju's mind raced. He was always exceptionally perceptive when it came to matters concerning Madara Uchiha. He immediately realized that Madara Uchiha's presence in Konoha was definitely not for retirement, but rather a secret plot to overthrow the entire Konoha, or even the entire Ninja world. If that were the case...
Madara is an enemy of Konoha!
To protect the Konoha
Whether it's his friends, family, or brothers, anyone who dares to oppose the village will not be spared. Does he really want to kill Madara Uchiha again?
Hashirama Senju considered the worst possible outcome.
" Uchiha Nan, I'm sorry, I got too excited just now. Madara is lurking in Konoha, he must be plotting something in the shadows, right?"
"If he really wants to attack Konoha again, even if I'm already dead, I will do everything in my power to stop him, and even kill him again!"
Hashirama Senju's expression turned serious, and he sighed softly, saying that he never expected he might have to fight Madara again for the sake of Konoha, and even kill him with his own hands once more.
Uchiha Nan looked at Hashirama Senju with some surprise.
First!
I admit you're very smart!
You've already guessed Madara Uchiha's purpose. He was indeed restless and always wanted to awaken the Rinnegan of the Sage of Six Paths. He was plotting the famous Moon's Eye Plan, wanting to use the Infinite Tsukuyomi to plunge the people of the Ninja world into an eternal Sweet dreams and achieve "true" peace!
but
You were just now desperately trying to see Madara Uchiha one more time.
Now you can kill Madara Uchiha eye or hesitation?
horrible.
That's terrifying!
So it turns out that brotherhood isn't something you can rely on after all!
One second they're willing to go to great lengths for their best friend, the next they might betray them without hesitation for some reason.
"Cough cough cough, that's true."
" Madara Uchiha is indeed plotting a grand scheme that will not only threaten the safety of Konoha but also drag the entire Ninja world into an abyss."
Uchiha Nan snapped out of his daze, looked at Hashirama Senju, and slowly spoke.
Is that really how it is?
Hashirama Senju's expression darkened. The joy he felt at reuniting with Madara Uchiha after so long turned into a faint sadness. Madara was just as he had predicted, secretly plotting a notoriously dangerous scheme.
What is Madara's plan?
That's a long story.
Uchiha Nan paused briefly, then told Hashirama Senju about the Eye of the Moon Plan plan inscribed on the Uchiha Clan stone tablet, omitting the story of Otsutsuki Shinobu in between.
By combining the power of the Uchiha and Senju clans, one can upgrade the Eternal Mangekyo Sharingan into the Rinnegan of the Sage of Six Paths. Then, by summoning the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path, collecting the Chakra of the Nine Tailed Beasts, and becoming the Ten-Tails Jinchuriki, one can unleash the Infinite Tsukuyomi, plunging the Ninja world into an eternal Sweet dreams until death!
"The power of the Senju Clan?"
"Actually, it's your power, First. When Madara Uchiha fought you at the Valley of the End, he bit off a piece of your flesh when you killed him. Madara Uchiha transplanted that piece of flesh into his chest and gained your power. Now he can also use Wood Release."
"I see."
"Has Madara awakened the Rinnegan yet?"
"Not yet. The conditions for awakening the Rinnegan are extremely demanding; even Madara Uchiha hasn't successfully awakened it yet."
"That's good."
As Uchiha Nan spoke, Hashirama Senju asked questions, and they quickly understood the general situation. The bitterness in his heart grew stronger.
The so-called Infinite Tsukuyomi
To trap all of humanity in an eternal dream—isn't that tantamount to driving all of humanity to suicide?
This plan is absolutely insane!
but
This is indeed something that Madara is capable of doing.
This illusory peace is not the peace that Hashirama Senju sought at all.
Hashirama Senju could not possibly agree with Madara Uchiha's Moon's Eye Plan. Therefore, Hashirama Senju thought that, for the sake of Konoha and the entire Ninja world, he must do everything in his power to stop Madara Uchiha, even if it meant killing Madara Uchiha again!
"We must stop Ban."
"However, my current body is completely unable to unleash the power I possessed in my previous life. Fighting in this body would be like carrying a mountain. I need to find a solution. I should go find Tobirama. If it's about dealing with the Uchiha, he'll definitely have a way."
"When we gather all the strength of Konoha, we will definitely be able to defeat Madara."
Hashirama Senju kept talking, but the words that came out...
Obviously!
The First Hokage may have looked kind and honest, but he was actually a dark character inside. He truly knew how to deal with an Uchiha!
Whether it's intelligence, tactics, or all sorts of Ninjutsu, Tobirama Senju can handle anything aimed at dealing with the Uchiha clan.
"It's not that serious yet."
"Perhaps Madara Uchiha has now given up on the idea of carrying out the Moon's Eye Plan."
Uchiha Nan waved his hand, interrupting Hashirama Senju, and stated his own speculation.
Madara Uchiha has stayed in Konoha all these years without doing anything outrageous. He either plays video games with Uchiha Hikari in the arcade, or works alone in the factory tightening screws. He also often hangs out with the villagers of Konoha, bragging and playing happily with the children.
Where is there even a trace of the mastermind behind it all?
Even Black Zetsu has given up on him!
perhaps
He had truly succeeded in persuading Madara Uchiha to abandon the Moon's Eye Plan.
Madara Uchiha at this point probably just wants to live a quiet, anonymous life in Konoha, retiring peacefully and spending the rest of his days in seclusion.
"Really?"
Hashirama Senju hearing Uchiha Nan's face showed a look of surprise. He hadn't expected that Madara Uchiha had been living a pretty good life in Konoha all these years.
at the same time
He also recalled what Madara Uchiha had said to him earlier that day; Madara seemed to particularly admire the books written by Uchiha Nan.
If that's really the case.
Then I won't have to fight Madara again!
"Well, actually I'm not sure either."
"At least Madara Uchiha hasn't shown any strange behavior yet, and he hasn't even awakened the Rinnegan. To execute the Moon's Eye Plan, he needs to awaken the Rinnegan."
Uchiha Nan spoke ambiguously.
Madara Uchiha had always concealed his identity, and Uchiha Nan Madara Uchiha never had a frank conversation with him; it was all just Uchiha Nan's own speculation.
Regarding Madara Uchiha
Uchiha Nan only hoped that Madara Uchiha would stay obediently in Konoha and not cause any trouble on his own. Even if one day he really awakened the Rinnegan and wanted to find her as his successor to carry out the Moon's Eye Plan, Uchiha Nan would agree to Madara Uchiha without hesitation!
Anyway, Madara Uchiha would be old and dying by then. The advantage is on my side!!
"Therefore, First Hokage, regarding Madara Uchiha, it's better to remain still than to act rashly. The current situation is the best for Konoha. You must conceal your identity and absolutely cannot let Madara Uchiha know who you are."
"I see."
Hashirama Senju nodded.
It's just something they're hiding from Ban.
I just don't want him to know my identity!
As long as Madara Uchiha gives up his revenge against Konoha and abandons the Moon's Eye Plan, he can tolerate anything.
"And then there's Izuna Uchiha and Tobirama Senju. Their existence must also be kept secret."
"By the way, you can't tell Izuna Uchiha that Madara Uchiha is still alive. I've been keeping this from him the whole time. If Izuna Uchiha finds out that Madara Uchiha Madara Uchiha, and then things will get really complicated."
Uchiha Nan hadn't forgotten Tobirama Senju and Izuna Uchiha, and he hadn't forgotten to keep the news that Madara Uchiha was still alive from Izuna Uchiha. He solemnly instructed Hashirama Senju to prevent him from accidentally revealing the news that Madara Uchiha was still alive when he returned to the underground laboratory.
He wasn't worried about Izuna Uchiha escaping the lab. The lab had set up numerous seals and barriers specifically targeting Izuna Uchiha, and he was also bound by the Impure World Reincarnation Izuna Uchiha's binding commands. Not to mention, Tobirama Senju was constantly monitoring him.
Izuna Uchiha had absolutely no chance of escaping his underground laboratory!
As for why they didn't tell Izuna Uchiha that Madara Uchiha was still alive...
snort.
As long as the news that Madara Uchiha is still alive is kept from Izuna Uchiha, then he will have another trump card to manipulate Izuna Uchiha into becoming his slave.
Until that day.
Once Izuna Uchiha is tired of playing with Tobirama Senju, then he can reveal to Izuna Uchiha that Madara Uchiha is still alive.
Want to see Madara Uchiha?
Can!
Then you'd better get back to work!
He could use this as an excuse to manipulate Izuna for many years until Madara Uchiha died of old age, and then he would fulfill his promise and let the two brothers meet together in the underground laboratory!
That way, there will be absolutely no chance of anything going wrong!
By that time...
Hashirama Senju Madara Uchiha, and Madara Uchiha then manipulated Izuna Uchiha. The three of them could also torture Tobirama Senju together, thus gaining their labor power.
We all have a bright future!
"Okay then!"
Hashirama Senju.
Although it was somewhat unfair to Izuna Uchiha, for the sake of Konoha and the entire Ninja world, he still agreed to Uchiha Nan's request.
"Can I go see Madara now?"
"I promise I won't reveal my identity!"
Hashirama Senju couldn't wait to voice his request.
Since Madara is currently living a normal life in Konoha, it wouldn't be a problem for me to hide my identity and meet him again, right?
"Um?!"
"No!!"
Uchiha Nan's eyes widened, and he decisively rejected Hashirama Senju's request.
First Hokage, did you even understand what I said? You went to see Madara Uchiha; how could he not suspect your identity?
I'm afraid now.
Madara Uchiha was already suspicious!
"Please don't do this. I just want to see you one more time!"
Don't even think about it!
"Please, Third!"
"This is my only wish!"
"No, not now. Wait until the day Tsunade and I get married. Madara Uchiha will be attending my wedding. You can just glance at him from afar then, but absolutely do not speak to him!"
Uchiha Nan spoke as he walked.
If Tobirama Senju hadn't threatened to strike, he might have been able to rescue Hashirama Senju from the Pure Land. He'd already met Madara Uchiha Madara Uchiha once, yet he still wanted to see him again?
This is absolutely outrageous!
"Oh no, how could this happen!"
"Can we only see it from afar?"
"Um!"
"Ahem, First Hokage, you've been out for so long, why are you still thinking about Madara Uchiha? Haven't you even considered going to see Mito-sama?"
"She's been living a life of celibacy all these years, enduring so much loneliness alone."
Uchiha Nan brought up Mito Uzumaki in an attempt to divert Hashirama Senju's attention.
" Mito, I almost forgot."
Hashirama Senju scratched his head, only now remembering that he had a wife named Mito Uzumaki.
She was staying at home, longing for a man named " Hashirama Senju ".
"But... didn't Mito always have Nine-Tailed Demon Fox) with her?"
"Ah?!"
" First Lord, do you really dare to say that to Mito-sama?"