Do You Really Want Me to Compete for Hokage?

"Again!" He straightened up and glared angrily at Uchiha Madara.

He just wouldn't believe it!

"Why are your eyes so wide open? To show off how big they are?" Uchiha Madara was disdainful of Nagato's stubbornness. "Fine, you should rest for a while, after all..."

He thought for a moment and said, "I've seen how stupid you are. I have to say, you're incredibly creatively stupid; it's really broadened my horizons."

Nagato silently endured the scolding without uttering a sound.

He understands this principle: if you can't do it, don't talk nonsense.

Especially after he wiped the floor with his face more than once.

Uchiha Madara may have been harsh in his speech, but what he taught was very practical.

Nagato has begun to sense the power of the Rinnegan.

This power has always been there, but he couldn't clearly distinguish it from Chakra before, and he had no idea how to use it.

Uchiha Madara used his eye power to project Genjutsu, which severely tormented him, but it also made him begin to become familiar with the difference between this power and Chakra.

When Uchiha Madara said he wanted to rest, he became unhappy.

"No need, I'm fine," Nagato said, indicating that he could still manage.

"You're not up to it," Uchiha Madara said. "The power of the eye is a unique achievement of the Uchiha Clan's spiritual power. It affects not only Chakra but also the mind of the person affected. I'll tell you to rest, so rest, or I'll help you rest."

Without saying a word, Nagato plopped down on the ground and began to rest.

He suddenly felt that he could take a break.

Uchiha Madara stopped looking at him and turned to look at the surrounding landscape.

As the former top seller of the Uchiha Clan, he had set foot in most parts of the Ninja World.

The Land of Earth is no exception today.

The terrain remained unchanged, and the hardness of the rocks was the same as before.

But the people are different now; the friends and family who once poured their hearts and souls into this place are no longer here.

This country, it has been in a state of desolation all along, and the people who caused this situation are gone.

Uchiha Madara didn't actually dislike this way of doing things; putting aside personal feelings, he admired it.

This also includes Senju Tobirama.

That Uchiha Shingen, on the other hand, doesn't seem too ruthless.

No, it's not that he's not ruthless; it's more that he enjoys dancing within the rules.

The sun was blazing in the sky, but Uchiha Madara felt no heat and didn't feel any glare when looking directly at it—this was one of the minor bugs created by the Impure World Reincarnation technique, making him immune to strong light.

It's really satisfying to keep flashing flashes at the enemy late at night and then let a bunch of Impure World Reincarnation tanks just keep attacking them.

Uchiha Madara chuckled.

What's this all about?

In the world of the Eye of the Moon, which he Teuchi, sunlight will not be blinding, and darkness will have nowhere to hide. He is the enemy of the world, including all the darkness in the world.

Finally, the name of the Uchiha Clan will be sung for eternity in that world.

And that can't be fake.

The so-called peace we enjoy now is a facade.

Uchiha Madara turned around; he figured Nagato had rested enough.

Just then, Nagato remembered the feeling of being controlled by the power of his eyes, and his spirit was restored.

"You can get up now," Uchiha Madara said. "I'll give you one second."

Nagato, who had been waiting patiently, immediately jumped up, only to be struck head-on by a Genjutsu: Rinnegan, and succumbed once more...

Watching Nagato start gesticulating wildly, Uchiha Madara began to ponder—when will this idiot finally surprise him?

But there's nothing we can do; he chose this vessel himself, so we have to put up with it.

Another one is Uchiha Obito. He contacted the Tsuchikage for this reason; he needed to take advantage of a big spender first.

If Mizukage can be used, then Tsuchikage can certainly be used as well.

While pondering these thoughts, Uchiha Madara continued training Nagato, and of course, his sharp and sarcastic comments, characteristic of his own personality, were indispensable.

This is part of the training package; it's buy one get one free.

One thing that pleased Uchiha Madara Nagato that he could withstand criticism.

Finally, as the sun began to set and evening fell, Nagato withstood Uchiha Madara's Genjutsu attack for the first time.

He successfully resisted the Genjutsu, and at the same time, used the power of his Rinnegan to dispel Genjutsu.

At this moment, Nagato felt proud.

He was proud of his perseverance and learning ability; he truly was a man of destiny!

Nagato looked up at the sky.

The sky was a bright blue, and the distant mountains were tinged with a faint red hue under the glow of the sunset.

Nagato's eyes stung a little; he hadn't expected the sky over the Land of Earth to have such a view.

"Are you crying?" Uchiha Madara's voice came.

The tone of his voice was definitely off.

Nagato looked at Uchiha Madara.

"Based on the time it took you to break free of the Genjutsu, you're already dead," Uchiha Madara said. "It's amazing you managed to dawdle until now with this kind of Genjutsu that Uchiha Clan ninjas use to trick children into thinking they've already eaten sweets. Now that you've reached the level of a toddler, I'm going to raise the difficulty a bit. Let's go by the standards of the Ninja Academy graduate."

It's disgusting!

I don't believe this is for toddlers!

You just don't want to admit how great I am!

Nagato roared three times in his mind.

"I understand," he replied casually.

He believed that Uchiha Madara, like Jiraiya, would acknowledge his exceptional talent.

He was given this talent by God so that he could change this cruel world, and he will not give up.

The stronger the enemy and the more obstacles he faces, the more determined he will be to fight on and forge ahead.

Uchiha Madara wanted his Rinne Rebirth, so he also wanted Uchiha Madara's power. He didn't care about his life as long as he could realize his dream.

"Come on!" Nagato felt all his fatigue disappear; he was ready to have some fun!

"What are you getting so worked up about?" Uchiha Madara glared at him. "Come with me first."

Nagato was taken aback.

Not continuing?

He wouldn't play along; there was still a war going on at his base.

"Don't worry, although your subordinates are a bunch of useless trash, the Sand Village are pretty useless too. They can fight for a long time, enough time for you to graduate." Uchiha Madara had already turned and strode north. "You just need to complete my training, and even if you're the only one left, the Land of Rain can still be at peace."

Nagato really wanted to just leave without a word, because what the other person was saying was truly inhuman.

What do you mean by "he's all alone"?

But he couldn't do it, because he had already tasted the sweetness of success.

After thinking it over, he decided to trust Konan, Kakuzu, and Sasori.

Because only by becoming stronger can he accomplish more.

This world is ruled by the powerful, and the fate of the masses is determined by these powerful people. If he wants to change this world, he must become one of the people in the highest position.

The opportunity is right in front of us.

Nagato caught up with Uchiha Madara, but kept his distance.

The two of them, one in front of the other, began to travel through the land of the Land of Earth.

The surrounding area gradually began to look less desolate.

This country also began actively restoring its production after the war.

The place where Uchiha Madara and Nagato were before was a destroyed area that had not yet been rebuilt.

However, this direction caught Nagato's attention.

"Ban, where are we going?"

"Of course it's Iwagakure," Uchiha Madara said. "You've been jumping around there for so long, and the Tsuchikage hasn't even shown up. There's no doubt you've refused my summons. I'll make them remember the respect they deserve for the Uchiha Clan."

"Are you still referring to yourself as Uchiha Clan?" Nagato said. "You've already left Leaf Village; indecisiveness isn't in your nature, is it?"

"You seem to have misunderstood something." Uchiha Madara glanced at Nagato. "I am alive, I am the Uchiha Clan! Until I see that brat who calls himself the Tsuchikage, everyone else is your responsibility."

Then he added.

"But only Genjutsu can be used."

Chapter Seventeen: Do you really want me to compete for Hokage?

When Uchiha Shingen returned home, it was already quite dark outside.

Everything was great during the fourth generation era, except for the fact that we had to work overtime.

He single-handedly sparked a culture of overtime work across all units in Leaf Village.

In the entire Leaf Village, only the Jonin Council doesn't have to work overtime, since the people in that department do things that have nothing to do with the office.

"Do you eat dinner on time in the office?" Sakurako helped Uchiha Shingen take off his vest. "Now that you're sitting in the office, you shouldn't wear this every day anymore, right?"

"I'm used to wearing it," Uchiha Shingen laughed. "Look at Namikaze Minato, he's been Hokage for so many years, and he still wears his battle vest to work Tenten."

"But there were no scrolls in his battle vest." Sakurako laughed too.

She remembered when she first met Uchiha Shingen, the time they would hide in their room and frantically create Explosive Tag.

In the blink of an eye, many years have passed, and she and he have become blood relatives, sharing the same bloodline.

"That's different. To be honest, whether it's the Hokage or the head of the ANBU, you never know when you'll suddenly have to fight." Uchiha Shingen thought for a moment and said, "In the ninja line of work, you can encounter anything. The place is only so big, and it only takes a few days to get around."

Honestly, ninjas these days are considered to have some sense of honor.

It used to be so rotten it was practically oozing pus; it was utterly inhuman.

This is already a huge improvement, and it would be unreasonable not to cherish it.

"You still haven't said whether you've eaten on time or not."

"Oh right, don't worry, there's been a lot going on lately, everyone's working overtime, so the cafeteria is handling the meal distribution."

"That's good." Sakurako nodded. "Go take a shower first, I've warmed up the water for you."

"Sigh... Next time, just go to bed on time. You're already tired enough taking care of the kids. I can take care of myself."

"That's not a big deal," Sakurako sighed. "After all, I can't really help you with anything at work, Pakura has had a tough time too."

"I'm going to take a shower now. Oh, and after I'm done with this, I'll ask the Hokage for a day off so our family can go out and have some fun. We can't just stay cooped up at home all the time."

"Okay, I'm waiting." Sakurako smiled.

She began to think about how the Hokage could ask Hokage assistants or advisors for leave.

Uchiha Shingen has probably been working Tenten every day lately and hasn't had time for her. Pakura is also Jonin and often goes on missions, so she's the only one in the family who has a lot of opportunities to interact with the public.

Sakurako is currently one of the Uchiha Clan's agents in the association. Although she often appears in the village taking care of her family, she is actually a strong woman in the outside world.

The village controls public opinion, but the association doesn't.

According to the association, the Daimyo's Court had already reached a consensus— Shingen would become Hokage, which was a good thing.

Meanwhile, the association is even more enthusiastic about its work—their backing has become even stronger.

Money is not the foundation of the association; the strength of the Uchiha Clan is.

And this confidence is about to become the Hidden Leaf Village.