The Demonic Statue of the Outer Path's sudden disappearance naturally caught Madara Uchiha's attention.
However, this was something he had planned long ago.
The kid who had received his transplanted Rinnegan would be the most important piece in his entire plan. He would never allow anyone else to take control of him, which was why he had sent Fei to deceive Hanzo into going after Yahiko.
Now that the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path had disappeared, that guy named Yahiko must be dead by now, right?
Next, it was time to continue carrying out his plan...
"Cough, cough! Cough, cough, cough..."
Madara Uchiha, lost in thought, suddenly broke into a fit of violent coughing. His aged face darkened.
This old body was finally nearing its limit...
Madara Uchiha had estimated that he could last another year or two.
However, the last time he had displayed the Uchiha Clan's power in front of Obito, it had taken a heavy toll on his body, which was already close to its limit.
It looked like he needed to help Obito awaken his eyes as soon as possible...
Thinking back on Obito's progress, Madara Uchiha nodded with satisfaction.
After witnessing the Uchiha Clan's ultimate power, Madara Uchiha had successfully won Obito over and begun personally training him.
Under his guidance, Obito, who already had a solid foundation, was making rapid progress. All that remained was to make him feel despair and lose faith in the Shinobi World...
"Fei."
"Oh, I'm here, Lord Madara."
White Zetsu's figure appeared mysteriously before Madara Uchiha, but Madara showed no sign of surprise.
"I recall you reporting earlier that Konoha had won a complete victory against Kirigakure, right?"
"That's right, Lord Madara. The Third Hokage Hiruzen Sarutobi killed five of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of Kirigakure all by