Madara glanced at Sasori.
This battle had proven not only Uchiha Shingen's strength, but Sasori's as well.
The young man who had inherited the Second Kazekage's puppet techniques had already innovated upon them, elevating puppetry to an entirely new level.
Sasori was barely worthy of Madara's notice, but he would be useful for the Eye of the Moon Plan.
Naturally, Madara gained a little more patience and explained:
"Even though I have yet to meet that brat, I can tell that he is different from that fool Obito. His mind is fairly sharp."
"People like him tend to believe only the truth they see for themselves."
"Overly clumsy lies and overly deliberate schemes will only trigger his instinctive vigilance, making him even harder to control."
"The best course is to make him come to my side willingly and inherit my will."
"All I need to do is let him see the cruelest side of the ninja world in advance. Let him see that amid this endless war, the peace and stability he desires will never come."
"Only my path can truly end this chaotic age and bring eternal peace."
Sasori fell silent for a moment.
Could there really be peace in the ninja world?!
There had been, but it had only been a temporary illusion.
Turbulence and unending war were the true refrain of this world.
As long as ninja existed, as long as humanity remained, war would never vanish.
Sasori lowered his gaze toward the ground below.
Yugito was still lying on her back, but her breathing was gradually becoming rapid.
She was about to wake up.
Though he did not know why Madara had specifically attacked the Kumogakure team, Sasori could sense that some powerful, sinister force slumbered within the girl.
"A Jinchūriki?!"
Madara nodded in acknowledgment.
"Kumogakure