The People Beneath the Water were descendants of the Blue People. They were scattered throughout the Gagharv Continent, with the largest number living in Witluna. The village chief said that on the continent of Witluna lived descendants who had inherited the three abilities of the People Beneath the Water. Secret Village Shaluf was one such branch, and Eliya was the one who had inherited all of Secret Village Shaluf's abilities.
As Eliya's younger brother, Altes had originally been one of the candidates to inherit Shaluf's abilities as well. However, Secret Village Shaluf's inheritance rule was to pass them down to daughters, never sons, so Altes could only serve as a substitute candidate and was sent to the lower world for training.
When the concept of the People Beneath the Water first entered everyone's minds, they finally understood why Uchiha Madara had sensed that dark presence. The village chief said, "Actually, I find it strange that someone could sense such a dark power, because it should only be something that we People Beneath the Water can perceive. But since you already understand all this, there is no harm in telling you."
Uchiha Madara said earnestly, "We truly hope to receive your guidance, Chief. To save this world, we must learn more..."
The village chief replied gratefully, "It is wonderful that you think this way. The fate of Secret Village Shaluf is bound to the fate of this world, but we can only be observers of destiny, watching this world from our village high above. Gagharv's fate was once the past, and it is also the future. I hope you understand that."
Uchiha Madara said, "It was the past, and it is also the future?"
The village chief nodded. "Yes, it was the past, and it is also the future. Gagharv was