The Gap Between the Underworld and the Living World

Land of Grass

In a cave buried deep underground

"Call!"

Obito opened his eyes and woke up. His right eye, the only eye available, looked around at the darkness and murmured:

"Here it is?"

"The Uchiha clan, caught between the underworld and the mortal realm."

An elderly man with a full head of white hair and red eyes replied.

Uchiha Obito stared at the old man and the red pupils in his eyes— the Three-Tomoe Sharingan! It was the mark of many Jonin within the Uchiha clan. He exclaimed in shock:

"Your eyes! Could it be that you, grandpa, are also a member of the Uchiha?"

"Well, guess whatever you want."

Obito looked at the old man and thought to himself, "Did he save me? No, but..."

"You said this is the gap between the underworld and the mortal world, but where exactly is this place? It's too dark to see anything. And, old man, who are you?"

It can't be Death, can it? That guy who takes people to heaven and hell.

I can't believe it Obito said, glancing at the bedside table and Obito a scythe. Obito in fear and screamed in terror.

"No! I don't want to die! Help! I just saw a scythe! You must be a Grim Reaper! The one who specifically governs the Uchiha Clan!"

From childhood to adulthood, I have always made helping elderly people in need my life principle. Although I have indeed done a lot of bad things and violated many rules, it shouldn't be enough to make all the good things I've done go against my principles!

Please don't take me to hell... Ugh, it hurts...

After his Obito panic, Obito began to recount his achievements, trying to prove that he was a good person.

"The fact that you can still feel pain means you're still alive. However, it's a miracle that you survived; it's as if you've pierced through the rock to survive."

The old man remained unmoved by Obito's shouting and calmly recounted the situation.

Where did you find me?

Realizing he was still alive, Obito calmed down and asked softly.

"You were lying in the underground tunnel I dug, surrounded by collapsed rocks. Even so, half of your body was almost completely smashed."

I'll bandage it up for you for now."

Uchiha Madara had grown old, like a candle flickering in the wind. Looking at the young man before him, who was still full of energy even though he was seriously injured, he felt a sense of goodwill towards him.

"Did you save me, grandpa? Thank you!"

"It's too early to thank me now. I'll make sure you repay this kindness properly. Helping the elderly is your life principle, isn't it?"

Uchiha Madara completely unmoved by Obito's thanks, speaking slowly and deliberately.

"Yes, I did say that. So what should I do?"

Obito smiled slightly and asked the old man about his demand for payment.

The old man did not answer Obito's question. After hesitating, Obito asked softly:

"To be taken care of by a maid?"

"Hmm, that works too."

Uchiha Madara nodded.

"I'm sorry, I can't stay here forever. Since I'm still alive, I have to go back to Konoha."

"We're at war right now, and I finally awakened my Sharingan a long struggle. This time, I can finally protect my comrades better."

Although Obito was grateful to the old man for saving his life, he still explained his situation.

"Better, protecting your companions?"

The old man asked softly, as if reminiscing.

"What's wrong?"

"With your current physical condition, you can't continue being a ninja."

"This won't do! I finally... I finally got these eyes! I believe I can now play even better with my teammates!"

"Let's face reality. There are many unsatisfactory things in this world, and the longer I live, the more I realize this."

"All that permeates reality is bitterness, pain, and loneliness."

The old man was getting carried away, but Obito couldn't listen anymore, thinking to himself, "What is this old man saying?"

The old man continued, "Listen carefully, everything in this world is the same: where there is light, there is darkness; as long as there is the concept of winners, there will inevitably be losers as well."

The selfish desire to protect peace can incite war, and in the struggle to safeguard love, hatred will inevitably arise.

This is a cause-and-effect relationship; it cannot be separated, according to common sense.

Obito glanced sideways at the incessantly chattering old man, his eyes gradually becoming dull and speechless, thinking to himself, "This guy's got into character. Once the old man starts like this, he just can't stop talking."

Obito couldn't stand it anymore and interrupted, "Speaking of which, where exactly is this?"

The old man did not answer Obito's question. His words were interrupted, and the old man continued expressionlessly:

"Some people are saved because you are injured, am I right?"

"You're so long-winded! I don't want to stay here any longer, hurry up... uh."

Obito couldn't stand it anymore and retorted in a fit of temper. His movements were too forceful, aggravating his injured body, and he couldn't help but wince in pain.

You can leave whenever you want, as long as you can move.

The old man turned and left, seemingly unwilling to say anything more.

Obito sensed something was wrong and thought to himself, "Wait a minute, something's not right. Why is that old man with the Sharingan living alone in a place like this? Come to think of it, I know all the old men and women in Konoha, but I've never seen him before. This means..."

At the same time, he saw the old man turn and leave, dragging his scythe. "This old man is no longer a ninja of Konoha, which means..."

Having made his judgment, Obito questioned, "Old man, you're a rogue ninja, aren't you?"

"I am the spirit of the Uchiha, Uchiha Madara."

Obito looked shocked upon hearing this.

"Madara... is he my ancestor, Uchiha Madara? How could Madara be alive now? That's from a whole era!"

"That's true, in a sense, he really is the Grim Reaper."

The old man gave a self-deprecating laugh, then looked at Obito voice:

"This real world is hell."

The Battle of Kikyo Pass Konoha and Hidden Sand at Mount Kikyo has ended. In the Battle of Kikyo Pass, Uchiha Nara captured Ebizo, a high-ranking advisor of Hidden Sand. Chiyo and Ebizo were the two great advisors of Hidden Sand, and could be said to be the true behind-the-scenes controllers of Hidden Sand.

The Third Hokage treated Ebizo with great respect, bestowing upon him the highest honors. Meanwhile, Battle of Kikyo Pass, the remnants of the Hidden Sand fled back to the Land of Wind and sent envoys to request peace talks.

Hidden Sand readily agreed to Sarutobi Hiruzen's request for a ceasefire and peace talks, and even escorted Ebizo out of Konoha, released all Hidden Sand prisoners, and turned hostility into friendship with Hidden Sand.

The conflict between Konoha and Hidden Sand ended, the two countries negotiated peace, and ceased the state of war. They also signed an alliance treaty, agreeing to cooperate in both offense and defense.

In the Battle of Kikyo Pass, the Sunagakure Ninja forces suffered countless casualties, and the Konoha High Command concluded that the Hidden Sand would not be able to recover its strength for ten years. The threat posed by the Hidden Sand in western Konoha was thus eliminated at this stage.

Although Hidden Sand suffered heavy losses, Konoha was not faring much better. While Konoha might not have lost 800 of its own for every 1,000 enemy killed, it was certain that it would have lost at least 500 of its own.

The two countries' strength was weakened, which led to the alliance treaty stipulating mutual support.

During the Battle of Kikyo Pass, Hidden Sand, a member of the elite guard of the Third Kazekage of Rasa and his chosen successor, gained great prestige Rasa defeated Kumogakure Konoha. His cunning and resourcefulness earned him the support of many Hidden Sand Jonin Sunagakure.

Another hero of Sunagakure, Pakura, suffered a significant drop in reputation after being defeated by Naraku Uchiha, the Shura of Konoha.

Uchiha Nara of Konoha captured Ebizo, a high-ranking Ebizo Hidden Sand, and Pakura Hidden Sand, once again made a name for herself in the Shinobi World.

The ninja forces led by Uchiha Nara inflicted Hidden Sand with their Lightning Release Ninjutsu during the Ninja War, laying the foundation for Konoha's victory in the war.

The name of the Uchiha clan of Konoha was restored to its former glory and was once again sung throughout the ninja world.

As the Battle of Kikyo Pass came to an end, the conflict between Iwagakure and Konoha in the northwest also ended. Iwagakure withdrew its tentacles, and the thousand invading Iwagakure were utterly defeated by Konoha, with only a few escaping back to Iwagakure.

In the Northwest Iwagakure Battlefield, another hero of Konoha Yellow Flash, wiped out fifty elite ninja from Hidden Sand in an instant.

If Naraku defeated Hidden Mist and Hidden Sand, then the Yellow Flash defeated Iwagakure and Kumogakure, Yellow Flash him the name that resounded throughout the Shinobi World.

The title of Yellow Flash exerted far greater pressure on the nations than any hero of Konoha had ever done before; even the Yellow Flash Sannin in comparison.

The Yellow Flash roamed the northwestern and Northeast Stronghold of the Land of Fire, repeatedly repelling invasions by the Kumogakure and Iwagakure Ninja, each time inflicting countless casualties.

The Yellow Flash, originally on every country's kill list, is now on the escape list. Upon seeing the Yellow Flash, regardless of the mission, immediately abandon the mission and flee; it will not be considered a mission failure.

In the Battle of Kannabi Bridge Iwagakure Battlefield in the northwest, two Sharingan heroes were born in Konoha. One of them successfully completed an S-rank mission but returned to the village severely injured.

The other person's remains were never found, but their name is already being prepared for inscription on Memorial Stone...