Biting open his finger, Mingye drew a symbol on the ground in blood. He gestured for Madara to enter the barrier formed by the blood drawing. Pale from excessive blood loss, Mingye explained to Madara, "We can't discuss these matters here. Luckily, I have a place where we can continue talking about things that may affect the rest of our lives!"
The barrier activated, and Mingye and Madara vanished from the tent in an instant. About five minutes after they left, a faint wisp of mist drifted inside before quickly dissipating without a trace.
At the summit of a fresh, verdant mountain, Mingye and Madara suddenly emerged from space. Madara looked around at their surroundings and asked Mingye, "Ryūchi Cave!"
Mingye nodded.
"This is where I train. Because of my human traits, I can't cultivate as those snakes do, so the White Snake Sage granted me this place where I can train without being disturbed!"
Madara nodded. Nothing unknown should appear here again. Mingye's caution must have something to do with what he was about to say. Thinking this, Madara spoke to him seriously.
"Continue what you wanted to say."
Mingye fell silent for a moment before making up his mind and speaking.
"Capturing the Ten-Tails is only meant to draw out a monster. Perhaps I'm being overly suspicious, but given the Uchiha Clan's current situation, I can only resort to extreme measures to ensure the lives of my eldest and second brothers. I don't want to grow old alone! Rather than mourn in advance, I'd rather die first than watch my two brothers lose their light, leaving you to grieve for me!"
Madara remained silent. Mingye's words were truly difficult to answer. Mingye also knew what Madara was thinking. Madara could still maintain his true self only because