Uchiha Madara Fights the First Hokage

"Not bad. I wonder how long your current physical condition can last against me!" A cold smirk curled at Madara Uchiha's lips. His crimson eyes locked tightly onto the First Hokage, carrying a trace of pity.

At those words, the First Hokage's heart clenched. He stared at Madara Uchiha with wide eyes, his face full of disbelief. How did he know about him sacrificing his lifespan? This was his absolute secret—no one besides Uzumaki Mito knew!

"Y-you... how did you know?" the First Hokage asked, his voice trembling slightly.

The cold smirk on Madara Uchiha's lips deepened, as though he had expected the First Hokage's reaction all along. "Hmph. Did you think you could keep your secret from me?"

The First Hokage's pupils suddenly constricted, and a chill rose in his heart. How had this Madara Uchiha learned of that secret? Had Uzumaki Mito told him? No, that was impossible! Uzumaki Mito would never reveal this secret.

But aside from Uzumaki Mito, who else could have known? Countless possibilities flashed through the First Hokage's mind, only for him to reject them one by one.

"You don't need to waste your time guessing. You told me this secret yourself," Madara Uchiha said lightly, as if he had seen through the First Hokage's thoughts.

The First Hokage felt as though he had been struck by lightning, and his body began to tremble uncontrollably. He had actually taken the initiative to tell Madara Uchiha about his own weakness and drawbacks! He glanced at Senju Hashirama beside him, feeling deeply conflicted.

Upon hearing the Madara of this world speak, the God of Shinobi narrowed his eyes sharply, as though he could see through the secrets hidden deep within the other man's heart. He mused inwardly, *It seems that the me of this world knows